What’s Hot Right Now: 7 pop culture picks

What’s the talk of the town in popular culture right now? We’re your eyes and ears on the ground, exploring the hottest entertainment right now so you can sit back, read, watch, listen, browse or groove (the verbs go on) to the creme de la creme of what's hot right now.

Barbie

FILM

Directed by the brilliant Greta Gerwig (Ladybird, Little Women), this live-action satire explores what it is to be a barbie or ken in a human world… With an all-star cast, this is undoubtedly the film of the summer. Come on Barbie, let's go party!

Adulting 2.0

PODCAST

Insightful, wise and witty, influencer and writer Oenone’s podcast is about trying to figure out all of the things that we never got taught in school. Oenone is our brilliant chair of judges for this year’s Nota Bene Prize.

Beef

TELEVISION

The A24 produced Netflix series Beef is a dark comedy exploring our inner rage and the vicards we employ to make ourselves presentable to the external world. A deep descent into revenge, self, and sabotage - this is one to binge.

Olivia Dean

MUSIC

Rising star Olivia Dean’s debut album blends R&B, pop, and soul, captivating listeners with her emotive and honest lyrics. It’s our soundtrack to the summer and we just can’t get enough. Go and listen now!

Jasmine Hortop

ARTIST

Inspired by the cycles of nature and a sense of flow, Jasmine Hortop is an award-winning illustrator, creating art from her studio on her wheels as she makes her way across Europe. The current cover designer for our editorial partner, nb. Magazine, Jasmine’s unique illustrations feel alive and joyful, sentiments we love at the Nota Bene Prize.

The Pillowman

THEATRE

A new production of the classic black comedy starring icon Lily Allen, The Pillowman blurs the boundaries between art and life. Set in a dystopian reality, a writer faces interrogation about a spate of murders that bear similarities to her short stories…

Girlfriend Collective

BRAND

Ethically-made activewear with recycled materials in sizes XXS-6XL; most of their pieces are recyclable through their garment takeback program, ReGirlfriend. Girlfriend Collective have created an eco and body-conscious athleisure brand that is inclusive and community focused - this is a brand we can get behind. Lunch-break yoga anyone?