In a central Taiwan laundromat, a pair of grandparents have become Insta-famous for strutting their stuff in customers’ forgotten clothing. As the pandemic shut people off from the most banal of daily activities, people are finding joy in this playful spin on an everyday setting.

Why are people using aural media to tune out, not tune in? How is stan culture creating intense online bonds? How did we get so hooked on appointment TV? And what do media consumers see as an ‘authentic’ story?

With glossy magazines catering almost exclusively to young women, it's no surprise that British women over 55 feel misrepresented in the media.Platinumis looking to fill the gap by bringing a monthly dose of wellbeing, fashion, and advice to a growing population of older readers.

Video-sharing platform TikTok is almost synonymous with teenagers – but now their mothers are getting involved. Meet a new generation of parents: playful, meme-loving lip-syncers who are creating some of the most popular content on the platform.