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A non-exhaustive list to get you inspired and ready for a barrel of laughs this comedy fest season.
This season of Married At First Sight (MAFS) has sparked widespread discussions around domestic violence and the safety of reality TV contestants, with anti-violence experts saying that a recent incident on the show sends “a dangerous message to viewers”. 
Clean girl, trad wife, old money: Pretty Little Thing's rebrand is the latest symptom of a rise of conservatism – Soaliha Iqbal reports.
Hello and welcome to Missing Perspectives' brand new monthly book club called "Soaliha's Shelf" where I'll be curating, recommending and reviewing the best books of 2025 by underrepresented authors so you can diversify your TBR list!
MAFS has been known for some storylines over the years that involve cheating, mental health concerns and the problematic treatment of women. However, celebrities like Saoirse Ronan are indulging in the show for a lighthearted watch and sense of escapism – Alicia Vrajlal reports.
We may only be two dinner parties into Married At First Sight 2025, but this season has already lived up to its promise of drama, drama, and more drama.
In case you missed it, TikTok has some new drama for us. Jordan Tan is a model and content creator known for her feminist content about decentering men. These videos caught the attention of two men, who then reached out and asked to meet with her, so they can try to convince her that it’s ‘not all men’.
Opinion: Men who convert to Islam are rarely, if ever, asked if their wives made them do it. So why are women subjected to this scrutiny?
For as long as we know, music has not only been a form of entertainment, but has helped convey important social and political messages. So, in a way, it’s no surprise that Milo Hartill adopts this very art form for their latest show, Black, Fat and F**gy. 
Most people in their mid-twenties probably wouldn’t even think about writing a memoir, but for Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts, the timing was finally right.

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