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The Independent is a British national morning newspaper published in London by Independent Print Limited, owned by Alexander Lebedev since 2010. Nicknamed the Indy, it was launched in 1986 and is one of the youngest UK national daily newspapers.

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Charlie Jones

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Lola Phoenix

I'm a writer of fiction and non-fiction. This portfolio is for the writing I have done for newspapers, magazines and blogs usually on LGBTQ and gender related subjects. I write …

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Sep Gohardani

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Dario Sabaghi

Freelance journalist interested in international news and cannabis.

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Ericka E. Schiche

I am a writer and editor who specializes in current events commentary and op-eds, hard news, news analysis, features, investigative reporting and arts criticism. My work has appeared in PaperCity, …

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Alex Mills

- Copywriter, Editor, Strategist, Brand Consultant - I have over 15 years of experience in PR, journalism, marketing and branding. I specialise in writing thought-leadership, opinion pieces, editorial for print …

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Latest Articles

Bumble apologises for celibacy ads: ‘We made a mistake’

Bumble addressed their controversial celibacy billboards with an apology on TikTok. The dating app company issued a mea culpa after their latest ad campaign received a swift backlash from users online, with many taking issue with the campaign’s slogan making a case against celibacy. Although the marketing team had been …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Will the TikTok ban spell the death of the influencer?

Craving what we don’t have has been a compulsion long before the surge in social media marketing-fueled consumption. Once upon a time, our material desires were cultivated through in-person interactions, in-store shopping, or word-of-mouth. Not long after, face-to-face became face-to-catalog, with consumers flipping endlessly through product pages, before television ads …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Miss Teen USA resigns just days after Miss USA

Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava has resigned days after Miss USA Noelia Voigt relinquished her crown. In an Instagram post, Srivastava wrote that she was giving up her title just two days after Voight resigned for similar reasons. The pair released nearly identical announcements on Instagram, with Srivastava writing that …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

‘Rage rituals’ are the latest wellness trend among women

“Rage rituals” are the latest wellness trend among women on TikTok. A new trend is gaining traction online, where women are paying a fortune to go to the woods and smash things, which wellness experts have dubbed “rage rituals”. Some exclusive wellness retreats now include these stress-relieving ceremonies, where participants …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Hayley Kalil receives backlash over ‘tone-deaf’ Met Gala video

Influencer Haley Kalil has received swift backlash from the internet over a TikTok video of her 2024 Met Gala outfit. Before attending fashion’s biggest night on Monday, the social media personality posted a video commemorating her elaborate gown and headdress designed by Marc Bower. However, according to viewers, Kalil committed …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Met Gala 2024: Best dressed stars on the red carpet

Fashion’s biggest night is here, with famous faces showing up and showing out at the 2024 Met Gala with their best takes on this year’s theme: “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” On Monday evening, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City will be flooded with celebrated musicians, transformative designers, …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Who wasn’t at the 2024 Met Gala? Biggest absences from the green carpet

The 2024 Met Gala was surprising in that some of its most iconic stars were noticeably absent. On Monday evening, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City was flooded with celebrated musicians, transformative designers, actors, and influencers to honour The Costume Institute’s spring 2024 exhibit. However, despite this …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Fans meme the 2024 Met Gala and its green ‘red’ carpet

Memes of the 2024 Met Gala have taken over the internet. Fashion’s biggest night is all anyone can talk about online, with some dissecting the A-list attendees’ sartorial choices, while others have jokingly come up with pop cultural figures that would dominate this year’s green carpet. With this year’s theme …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

New research says ‘super agers’ have incredibly sharp memories

Super-ager octogenarians have been found to have incredibly sharp memories similar to people decades younger than themselves, say researchers. According to a new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, the brains of super-agers indicate that they have less brain atrophy compared to many of their peers. The research was …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

The battle against IVF isn’t protecting children. It’s devastating families

When you’re a teenager, you have a basic understanding of how you came into the world. You don’t tend to ask your parents questions about your conception. At least, I didn’t because I wasn’t inclined to die of mortification. Growing up, I’d only heard that my parents had tried for …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

The Los Angeles edition of the Willy Wonka Experience was an absurdist fever dream

Standing outside a graffitied warehouse in Los Angeles’ Arts District, I didn’t know what to expect from a recreation of Glasgow’s disastrous Willy Wonka event. I had heard a lot about the bungled children’s experience, which included AI-generated characters, sparse and low-budget sets and costuming, and a sad Oompa Loompa …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

60-year-old lawyer makes history after winning Miss Universe Buenos Aires

A 60-year-old lawyer has made history by being crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires. Lawyer and journalist Alejandra Rodríguez challenged stereotypes and warmed hearts everywhere when she was crowned the winner of the Miss Buenos Aires pageant. She is the first 60-year-old woman in beauty pageant history to win the title, …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Coachella 2024: Best dressed celebrities and influencers at the festival

Weekend one of Coachella is underway! The influencer-filled festival returned for its first weekend on Friday 12 April until Sunday 14 April, followed by its second weekend on Friday 19 April to Sunday 21 April. Lana Del Rey, Tyler the Creator, and Doja Cat will headline both weekends, along with …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Iceland’s Diamond Circle: Escape the crowds to find natural wonders

Iceland has been something of a victim of its own beauty. Every day you’ll spot convoys of minibuses, coaches and hire cars trundling along the Golden Circle, with tourists taking whirlwind trips into the ‘wild’ from Reykjavik. At times, you’re more likely to be poked in the eye with a …
By Suzy Pope
• The Independent

I’m done throwing birthday parties for my kids

A mother has explained why she’s had enough with children’s birthday parties. With a video shared on TikTok on 24 March, Hannah Winslow sparked debate online, causing parents to deliberate on the merits of hosting regular gatherings for young children. The mother-of-three began the video, saying: “I think we’ve had …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Controversial TikTok personality Kyle Marisa Roth dead at 36

In an announcement on Instagram on 15 April, Roth’s sister Lindsay shared with fans that the TikTokker died from unknown causes. “As a family we are still processing and deciding how to properly celebrate and honor her life,” Lindsay wrote. “We don’t know [what] happened yet.” “So many people with …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Logan Paul and model Nina Agdal are expecting first child together

The 29-year-old YouTuber and the model announced their pregnancy by debuting her baby bump on Instagram with a series of sweet snaps of the pair kissing and proudly showing off ultrasound pictures of their unborn child. They captioned the carousel of photos, writing: “Another Paul coming this Fall.” According to …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Surplus of sunscreen and comfy shoes: Here’s how to survive Coachella 2024

Music lovers and influencers alike are descending upon the California desert to join in on the annual revelry and chaos that takes place at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. This year, the first weekend of the 2024 Coachella festival begins on Friday 12 April until Sunday 14 April, …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Surplus of sunscreen and comfy shoes: Here’s how to survive Coachella 2024

Music lovers and influencers alike are descending upon the California desert to join in on the annual revelry and chaos that takes place at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. This year, the first weekend of the 2024 Coachella festival begins on Friday 12 April until Sunday 14 April, …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Come Dine with Me ‘legend’ Indy Nijjar dies aged 50

Memorable Come Dine With Me contestant Indy Nijjar has died aged 50. The fitness coach and tattoo artist, from Grimsby, Lincolnshire, was described by friends and family on social media as a “legend”, with another calling Nijjar “one of the strongest men I know”. Starring on the Channel 4 show …
By Tabitha Wilson
• The Independent