Lauren Laverne is one of the few female presenters making “culture” accessible and sparky and great on the TV and radio, read how great she is in this Guardian interview. Sample quotes: “Radio’s not really sexist. It’s just run by boys so it’s the most socially maladjusted industry that you could ever wish to be [...]
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Arlene to be Govt ‘dance champion’
13th August, 2009 by Katie
Ex-Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips is today to be announced as a “dance champion” for the UK by the government.
Personally I think it’s great, not only for the nation as a whole to be encouraged to get off its collective lazy arse, but also for Phillips, who in tabloid-speak was “dumped” “axed” and “given [...]
First female editor of NME
26th July, 2009 by Katie
The NME has appointed Krissi Murison, music director of Nylon magazine, as the first female editor in its 57-year history.
She previously worked for the NME for six years, rising to become deputy editor, before leaving in February this year to move to Nylon. She replaces Conor McNicholas who has left after 7 years to front [...]