Image Credit — https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2069691733/photo/stockholm-sweden-maria-sur-performs-the-song-when-im-gone-on-stage-during-the-first-dress.jpg?s=612x612&w=gi&k=20&c=3bGE_ToC8kDnaIpAmQgf0bN5CsMumyknh8sGlOyWOTs= Melodifestivalen is part of a series of national selections that countries organize before Eurovision, allowing the nation to vote for an artist to represent them. In comparison to Sanremo, Melodifestivalen closely resembles typical national selections,

After watching My ID is Gangnam Beauty, I understood how important it was to build an effective slow-burn romance. It’s a challenging task because on one end, the romance can feel too quick to be classified as a slow burn, and on the slower end, it can feel dragged out, adding tension and unwanted drama to avoid boredom. Today, I’ll discuss the balance needed between these two extremes. There is a craft involved, like writing any romance, but an audience needs to feel connect

Image Credit — https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2146824957/photo/london-england-luna-onstage-during-the-london-eurovision-party-2024-at-outernet-london-on.jpg?s=612x612&w=gi&k=20&c=QGM6BhQBEBO_Jm3J6SyLGbQSD0Vn-ktOI7NJbajq-7E= The London Eurovision Party was something I missed in 2023 and had been eager to attend ever since. This year, I finally got the chance, and the ticketing process was very easy, with minimal waiting times, unlike the issues I often encounter with platfor

Image Credit — https://image.kpopmap.com/2018/08/MONSTA-X-World-Tour-2018-Cover.png Getting the tickets wasn’t the most challenging part of the experience, but it certainly proved to be the most intriguing. I had some privilege in this regard, as the person I attended with had connections to someone at the arena. This allowed me to upgrade my ticket, which I acknowledge is not an opportunity everyone has and is quite rare. As far as I can recall, initially, I had secured seat

Image Credit — https://pleasantsims.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Sims-3-Legacy-Challenge-Guide.jpg I’ve played The Sims 3 since I was young, creating countless stories and embarking on various journeys with the sims I made. It was an experience like no other, and many in the simming community feel the same, with some still preferring it over The Sims 4. The Sims 3 holds a special place in my heart, much like The Sims 2 does for others. The game felt limitless, especially wi

Image Credit — https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/class-of-09-game/images/4/43/Flipside.jpg.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width/360?cb=20240718052804 The Class of 09 series consists of the original game and its remake, Class of 09: The Reup . The Reup added more content to the original, including additional scenes and new artwork. The game features South Park -level humour with a visual novel platform, satirising the prevalence and tropes within the visual novel genre through

Image Credit — https://media.istockphoto.com/id/1369138844/photo/happy-black-guy-saying-something-out-loud-copy-space.jpg?s=612x612&w=0&k=20&c=Nc63s2lw0JTcW72xjfq74Y_-cU9JSz8YJTOVHD33isU= Veilguard was seen as the next upcoming game in the series and the most anticipated one. Once news came out and content dropped, alongside genuine criticism, people began complaining that the game was “woke” for including diverse characters and offering options such as being a trans characte

Image Credit — https://images.ctfassets.net/4cd45et68cgf/Rb6wz7UfbWMR26SsqxxJL/82ba4eb884c1b2ca426a2b250d8afa86/ENUS_QueenofTears-Hae-In_CharacterKA_Vertical_RGB_PRE.jpg_ENUS_QueenofTears-Hae-In_CharacterKA_Vertical_RGB_PRE.jpg Queen of Tears is a Netflix series released on 9 March 2024, adding to the growing collection of K-dramas on the streaming platform. The story centres around a man who divorces his wife, only to discover she has a terminal illness that will soon claim

Fruits Basket is an emotionally rich series that centres around Tohru Honda, a kind-hearted girl who finds herself homeless after the tragic death of her mother. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she moves into the home of the enigmatic Sohma family. However, the Sohmas carry a bizarre and magical curse: when hugged by a member of the opposite sex, they transform into animals of the Chinese Zodiac. This unique premise sets the stage for a profound exploration of generationa

photo credit — https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2FCinderella-Dead-Kalynn-Bayron%2Fdp%2F1526621975&psig=AOvVaw0T_zZ6ccznJftQsz9HS0qq&ust=1739809523583000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBQQjRxqFwoTCOjEpNrNyIsDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE It took me a long time to become an avid reader, but one book that truly drew me in was Cinderella Is Dead . This novel offers a fresh twist on the modern Cinderella story, setting its events many years after th

Photo Credit — https://assets.papegames.com/resources/cdn/20250124/3147a17c03762f4a.jpeg Love and Deepspace is a game that had its global release on 18 January 2024 and was the first mainstream 3D otome game. When its trailers were released, they blew people away with the realistic graphics that narrowly avoided the uncanny valley. The game combines gacha and otome elements, originally featuring three love interests which later expanded to five when two additional characters

Image Credit — https://www.galaxydigital.com/hubfs/Galaxy_Digital_February_2022/images/how-to-get-volunteers-for-an-event-scaled.jpg Preparation is vital when volunteering at an event, and it begins well before the day of arrival. From understanding the layout of the venue to familiarising yourself with how different events operate, every bit of groundwork helps you feel more confident and capable. Often, you may not have a choice over your role, but when you do, it’s worth c

Image Credit — https://pix.eurovisionworld.com/pix/london-eurovision-party-2025.jpg Last year, I bought tickets for LEP and attended the 2024 pre-party as a spectator. I enjoyed wandering between stalls, chatting with fellow Eurovision fans and savouring the relaxed atmosphere without any responsibilities. This year, however, I signed up as a volunteer, which gave me a behind-the-scenes perspective I hadn’t anticipated. From checking in performers to guiding guests and coordi

Image credit — https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1200/1*Bfe1SGRgNZgcroWOzPsHTw.jpeg When I was younger I found it harder to make friends since, as a teen, I was very closed‑in due to bullying — and no, bullying does not make you grow stronger like some people claim; most of the time it causes the opposite problem, making me more closed‑in and, I guess, weaker than I am now. It took time to build myself up after graduating, and being at university developed not just my ski

Image credit: https://i.scdn.co/image/ab6761610000e5ebae7196326fa12fe1ea99b7e9 Some artists are very disconnected from the social media space and their fans, and sometimes that is understandable due to how some fandoms can act around artists and how hostile the internet can be. Being active on the internet, however, can bring a lot of benefits to someone's career. Bbno$ is very active with his audience, not only when it comes to his cosplays and the people he collaborates wit

Image Credit — https://i.pinimg.com/1200x/3b/7e/9e/3b7e9ec024bdf9c688c78ec30303ce3f.jpg The first sign of web design came around in 1991 . These pages tended to be very simplistic, with a white background and the information and links to other parts of the website. Compared to today's websites, it was straightforward; however, it lacked visual appeal and identity. Cut to the rise of MySpace in 2004, which allowed the general public to create their page and profile in a way th

Image Credit — https://i.pinimg.com/736x/c8/9d/b1/c89db10770a995ebcebdd52333cc04be.jpg Fanfiction, as the name suggests, is fiction created by fans that is based on an existing work and involves parts of that work or, in some cases, the entire work itself. Fanfiction has been a phenomenon for many years, and in its current form, it was first discovered within the Star Trek fandom. With the advent of the internet, it has evolved into what it is today. Sites like Wattpad, Fanfi

Image Credit — https://imengine.public.prod.mmg.navigacloud.com/?uuid=644f513f-1389-5fd2-aede-15bddbc64875&function=original&type=preview Eurovision 2024 was a striking change in energy from what was experienced with ESC 2023. The biggest part of this was due to Israel’s participation in the contest after the Gaza war had started. Many people saw the propaganda that was being shown not only in the song Hurricane but also in how Kan and the Israeli delegation had acted. This w

Image Credit — https://assets.papegames.com/resources/cdn/20250702/530b2e43a9d610b8.jpg Love and Deepspace is a Gacha game that launched in 2019. It was developed by Infold, also known as Paper Games. LADS (which I will now abbreviate to) is an otome/gacha game with action elements. The story combines science fiction, drama, and romance, featuring numerous twists and tragic moments throughout the narrative. This isn't the first Otome game the company has developed, with Miste

When it comes to publishing online, good formatting can make just as much difference as good writing. A well-structured post is easier to read, more engaging, and far more likely to keep readers scrolling. Whether you’re posting on Medium, Substack, or elsewhere, here are some simple ways to improve how your work looks and feels. Use Block Quotes to Highlight Key Points Block quotes are a great way to emphasise an important line, pull out a quote from a source, or spotlight a