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Dec202017 by Voice of LondonNo Comments

MTV’s Representation of the Youth across the Globe

culture, Entertainment, Film & TV, Music, World

Words: Fatima Nasir Media plays a significant role in youth culture. Children and teenagers are most likely to idealise media products i.e. television shows, movies, music. MTV is a global favourite with the youth, it's various TV shows fictional and non-fictional inspire the young generation. Viacom.Inc owns the network with headquarters in New York. The Network has branched from its first channel MTV (USA) to MTV (UK and Ireland). Further expanding in Asia, MTV (India), MTV (Pakistan), MTV (China). Other than ones mentioned, MTV has launched in around 50+ countries around the world. Owned by the same parent company each branching channel follows a similar format and resembling content. The content influences youth's dressing, lifestyle, day-to-day interactions, social conduc

Dec132017 by Voice of LondonNo Comments

Looking for adventure ? Meet Zaro Kobzaro, train surfer, roofer, and digger

culture, Lifestyle, Society

Zaro is an average student who came here to study Film Production. But when she puts her mask on, nothing stops her from climbing highest buildings, riding on the outside of fastest trains and exploring deepest undergrounds. Right now, I am going to see for myself how is it to be a part of this high-risk subculture climbing with Zaro to one of the skyscrapers in Central London. by: Chingiz Turdaliyev https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nQ0zX8pH5g

Dec122017 by Voice of LondonNo Comments

Discovering the sound of Christmas

Christmas, culture, Featured, Music

Christmas is a time of joy, with magic lights hanging all over the city and people giving gifts to each other. But trust us, none of this would make any sense without a good soundtrack. From Bing Crosby's White Christmas, a classic of the season, to Sia's newest holiday album, Everyday is Christmas, we went out in the cold to explore the sound of Christmas. Obviously, we did not chase every Christmas song that was ever made - that would take us at least until 2021, and even then the list would be incomplete. RT if you’re excited for #Christmas pic.twitter.com/0cWoBrauJs — HARRY STYLES (@TheClubOfStyles) December 12, 2017 What we did was to understand what makes all these Christmas songs so distinctive, unique and recognisable. We talked a little bit about this in our podcast, but Dan

Dec122017 by Voice of LondonNo Comments

Art exhibitions to visit before Christmas

art, Christmas, culture, Exhibition, Exhibition, Lifestyle, Travel, UK

Nothing to do at this cold time of year? The Voice of London has prepared for you something special. Here is the list of the top three exhibitions you can visit this winter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCVTm2CRJfk