Readers gain insight into artist Raye’s new Brit Awards achievements, ways to celebrate international Women’s Day and news brands pay tribute to two major icons…
1. “More is less and less is bore”
American interior designer, fashion icon and self-proclaimed geriatric starlet Iris Apfel died at the grand age of 102.
The Daily Mail’s TikTok post shares one of Apfel’s motivational quotes: “You have to love what you’re doing with your time on this planet and that’s what I’ve been doing.”
After years of working in the textiles industry she soared to fame with nearly three million followers on Instagram due to her eccentric design sense.
2. Rewarding Raye
Metro reports on Raye’s magical night at the Brits. She made Brit Awards history after securing six out of seven awards she was nominated for, the most by an artist in a single year. She also became the first woman to win songwriter of the year, Beating other artist milestones such as Adele, Harry Styles and Blur who have all taken home four awards in one evening.
The star wrapped up her triumphant sweep of the night with her single ‘My 21st Century Blue’s’ being named album of the year, after also bagging artist of the year, best new artist and best R&B act.
3. Remembering the Hairy Biker
Well known TV chef, British icon and one half of the Hairy Bikers Dave Myers sadly died aged 66, following a battle with cancer. This week, The Guardian’s podcast ‘Grace Dent’s Comfort food’ celebrates Myers’ life, reuploading an episode from January 2022. In his interview, he tells Dent about losing his hair at a young age, his surprising years as a makeup artist, plus all the comfort foods that have seen him through it all.
4. Empowered women empower women
International Women’s Day is celebrated globally on 8 March, highlighting the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Observed since the early 1900s, it’s a day to acknowledge the progress made towards gender equality and reflect on the ongoing challenges women face today.
‘The holiday always falls eight days after the beginning of Women’s History Month, a 31-day celebration of women who’ve strengthened and shaped different events throughout world history. For this year’s International Women’s Day, the UN and the IWD’s official website have set themes that push towards achieving gender equality.’
The Independent deep dives into everything readers need to know about the occasion, from this year’s theme to different ways to celebrate.
5. Upcoming election
In the first episode of a new series for The Standard podcast ‘Who Wants to be a London Mayor’, ES Magazine’s deputy editor, Hamish MacBain asks: “What’s the point of the position?”.
MacBain is joined by City Hall editor & transport editor Ross Lydall, and local democracy reporter Noah Vickers to deliberate the history and powers that come with the role.
New episodes come out every Monday up until the election day on 2 May, covering the key issues and talking points that matter most to Londoners before choosing our next mayor.
