Diverse representation is an expectation, but as individuals no longer allow themselves to be defined in singular terms, there's mounting pressure on brands to understand and sensitively reflect how the intersections between race, gender, class, and ability impact people's everyday lives.

In today’s hyper-connected globe, the meaning of national identity is no longer rigid, and we’re seeing a dissolution of cultural borders as we travel through our devices. This shift in mentality is happening against a turbulent geopolitical backdrop as countries prioritise regional allies.

At first glance, TikTok trends such as ‘bimbofication’, ‘the rockstar girlfriend’, and ‘sugar baby aesthetics’ appear to be firmly anti-feminist – a stark contrast to the era of the ‘girlboss’. But what do these narratives reveal about the evolution of female empowerment on social media platforms?

Reboots, remakes, and sequels routinely dominate the box office, attracting fans eager to see the evolution of their favourite characters and new interpretations of beloved tales. But how can filmmakers prevent the onset of blockbuster fatigue while mobilising fans to rewrite past wrongs?

Netflix investing in local content hit home again asYoung Royalshas become an overnight teen sensation. Racy and wholesome at the same time, the Swedish show drew global Gen Z fandom for bringing much-needed authenticity and complexity to the popular coming-of-age narrative.

Throughout history, women's bodies have often been associated with stigma and shame, but people are pushing for a change to this narrative. Indian Netflix seriesBombay Begumshas won fans for its efforts to portray a taboo topic with authenticity – the experience of menopause.