“Uncoordinated, full of silly faces, with a touch of rockabilly and a sprinkling of boyish charm.” Miss Scarlet chats to boylesque performer Buck Fast.
‘career’ Posts
I -heart- Lauren
14th August, 2009 by Katie
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 [...]
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 [...]
Ladies of the night
4th August, 2009 by Katie
Sometimes ideas just pop into my head and I’ll jot them down in my diary to draw later…
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 [...]
Smart as paint
11th June, 2009 by Steph
Emma McCann is an illustrator of children’s books. Here, she gives tips to those who fancy earning money with pencils and paints.