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CULTUREWhat the f*ck!
Written By Phoebe Shardlow

This is WHAT THE F*CK!, your weekly pop culture round-up of nail-biting news, need-to-know trends and never-to-be-ignored topics. Think of it as your own personally curated list, prepped and preened with things that deserve your undivided attention or disapproving glances. Allow us to do the hard work for you (we’re your own little tattle-tale) and let us show you what to check-out and check-off this week.

 

GOOD EVENING EUROPE!
Italy wins Eurovision

The Eurovision song contest returned to our screens last Saturday, after skipping a year out due to COVID-19. What many have described as Christmas for the gays, this year’s turnout was another satiating cacophony of continental chaos with the lead singer of Italy’s winning band, DAMIANO DAVID being accused of snorting cocaine in the green room live on air. Drug scandals aside (how very noughties) Signor David has won over the hearts (and panties) of many with his broody Italian good looks, gender queering dress sense and a generally hot boy attitude that makes you think what a cool bloody guy, oh my god why am I so bumbling and English and awkward. Also beloved followers of mine, if you saw me and girls going live on Instagram during Eurovision to scream at the TV, no you simply did not!

 

SINGIN’ IN THE DRAIN
Bladee releases The Fool

Good morning my fellow Drainers, our beloved BLADEE has dropped a surprise release album on us, The Fool. Once again another wonderful concoction of dreamy, electronic Swedish nihilism, perfect listening for the bank holiday weekend, no? Anyway stream The Fool! That’s all.

 

THREE’S A MAGIC NUMBER
Taika Waititi, Rita Ora and Tessa Thompson snuggle up

Pop-star GF and Director BF seek Hot Actress Third is exactly how we imagine the randy meeting of RITA ORA, TAIKA WAITITI and TESSA THOMSPON started. The throuple were spotted sharing snogs over al fresco drinks in Sydney this week. With many hailing this curious spotting at the start of our horny little vaccination summer, I guess it’s time to get back on the apps ladies.

 

WE’RE STILL IN LOVE WITH JUDAS, BABY
Lady Gaga’s Born This Way at 10

Scheiße! Can you believe Born This Way is celebrating its tenth anniversary? To celebrate the occasion MOTHER MONSTER is releasing a Born This Way Tenth Anniversary Album featuring SIX NEW TRACKS! One that’s already been released is BIG FREEDIA’S reimagining of Judas, and it goes very hard. So paws up losers, we’re going to marry the night. 

 

STARS IN THEIR EYES
Lola Young and Griff release new tracks

Here at Check-Out we love to catch a rising star, so this week may we recommend putting you on GRIFF and LOLA YOUNG? Griff, heralded to be one of the new Princess’ of British pop, has just released the song One Foot in Front Of the Other, the title track from her debut mixtape out on June 18th. Meanwhile Check-Out’s pal Lola Young released Bad Tattoo, a further testament to her raw talent as a singer/songwriter.

 
Phoebe Shardlow

Phoebe Shardlow (23) is the Culture Editor of Check-Out, East London-residing, Prada heels clacking, fashion journo grad from CSM. Her graduating beauty magazine, Slap!, was a vivacious story of selfies, hot boys, gamy teeth and Kylie Minogue. She’s previously written for publications including Elle and CR Fashion Book. Her plans for 2021? To become the perfect amalgamation of Larry David and Maura Higgins from Love Island. 

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