Alice Broster

Trigger warning: This article contains references to domestic violence, as do many of its outbound links. Over the last two months, the UK government has encouraged people to stay indoors in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However,…

For nearly a decade Michelle Visage has been RuPaul’s right-hand woman in Drag Race and back in 2019 she became one of the most popular contestants on Strictly Come Dancing. Her latest project, a BBC Three series called How’s Your Head, Hun?, will…

As lockdown continues there’s an increased need for good TV and new series. Now we can’t spend our evenings going for dinner with friends or heading to a bar, TV and films have been a lifeline. And if you’re a fan of scandalous period dramas then…

The final Harry Potter book may have been published in 2007, but the series still gets an annual re-read from children through to nostalgic adults, who likely grew up in the '90s and '00s. So, it’s little surprise that J.K. Rowling’s latest…

Normal People achieved record-breaking ratings for the BBC. It’s been one of the most successful shows to come out of lockdown and has been the hot topic of all my group chats since it first aired. While Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones’…

The BBC adaptation of Sally Rooney’s Normal People has been a massive hit, and made Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones household names. And while they’ve gained a lot of attention since the show aired, one of Connell’s possessions has also come out…

During the government's daily coronavirus briefing on May 24, Prime Minister Boris Johnson told members of the public that he believed England was ready to move to "phase two" of what the government calls its "COVID-19 recovery strategy." With the…

Finding someone you have that spark with can be complicated – especially during a worldwide pandemic. For many singles in looking to flirt in lockdown, dating apps have been the only way to go. And new data from Tinder has revealed some interesting…

Lockdown has meant adapting to a life mostly spent within the confines of our homes. Many people will have had to cancel or postpone trips away due to the COVID-19 crisis and the amazing weather has made me lust for a sun lounger and pool more than…

May 22, 2020, marks three years since the Manchester Arena bombing. Almost 1,000 people were injured and 22 died after an explosive device was detonated during an Ariana Grande concert at the venue. Since then, the singer has done so much to honour…

There's no question about it: lockdown has changed our lives and transformed the way we work. And that goes for royals, too. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have adapted, taking their royal duties online, via a number of zoom calls. But not…

Since hitting screens, Normal People has been part of our every waking (and sleeping) thought. The BBC and Hulu adaptation of Sally Rooney’s sensational novel is obviously a must-watch and has shot Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal to international…

Life has changed quite dramatically for many over the last two months. Adapting to not seeing those you’re closest to or going into your place of work is a massive shift. But a new poll has found that women are bearing the emotional brunt of…

This weekend marks the second bank holiday in May. However, because of COVID-19, those who were planning to go on trips abroad have most likely had to cancel their plans. Now experts have recommended there be an extra bank holiday in October in a…

This week (May 18-24) marks Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. And this year's theme is kindness and while it’s always so important to talk about mental health, sharing stories of kindness and explaining how people can reach out feels…

Normal People has been such a resounding success that I don’t remember a time when I didn't receive five pictures of Connell’s chain every day or spend hours working out where Marianne’s summer dresses are from. The BBC and Hulu brought Sally…

Whether you’ve been a hardcore Harry Styles stan since day one or you're just here for his new album, the "Watermelon Sugar" video he dropped yesterday (May 18) is the chic, colourful, and feel good fantasy we all need right now. And now we're all…

With the world in lockdown, house plants and flowers have never felt more needed. And whether you're a foliage aficionado or a struggling plant mom, it’s always nice to get a little bit of inspiration. Well, Netflix new show The Big Flower Fight may…

If your lockdown has been anything like mine then you’ll have done more quizzes over the last eight weeks than ever in your life. Well now you could add a star-studded event to your schedule as two actors from Gavin and Stacey are running a quiz…