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Sydney Morning Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Why we are heading into a new era of recession pop
The nature of celebrity is changing, and we should pay attention. You may have noticed this in the past few years. Clubs are full again – and have a new life, thanks to dance music that actually makes people want to dance. Modern culture has been overtaken by the hedonism of brat summer. Even the modern Vaudeville of TikTok – where everyone is striving for a glimpse of digital fame that is probably not even worth having – reflects the kind of emotional world we live in. Relatability is out, fantasy to the point of mythology is what we're seeing now. To me, this seems the point of what's happening in culture around the world. If the prevailing feeling of the 2010s was despair, which might be absolved on the dance floor, the prevailing feeling of the mid-2020s is that of anger, blown up on the dance floor, opening the possibility of redemption and restitution. Recession pop is back. It's the hooky, jaunty music that uses camp, sequins and bright lights to make vulnerability seem less scary. In a world beset by crisis, this kind of overwrought art is what draws people in. Unsurprisingly, it emerged at the height of the global financial crisis. It's hedonism, pure and simple. When the world is burning down, we might as well have a hell of a party at the end. Late last month, I went to Kesha's sold-out stop at Madison Square Garden, where she is touring for the first time as a performer who owns the rights to her own music, after a decade-long court battle ended in 2023. In her banger Red Flag, Kesha sings 'I want emotions that are overflowing' – emblematic of the world she helped to usher in on first taking the global stage in the middle of an economic downturn, with a sound and vibe that would come to define the era. The last time this cultural shift happened was about 2008, as the financial crisis was biting and stars such as Kesha and Lady Gaga, and their imitators, ruled the airwaves. There was a sense that a future was no longer possible, and art shifted towards the possibility of the next few minutes of pleasure. It borrowed from the inaccessibility of 2000s-era It Girls such as Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie and became something people could disappear into, letting the fantasy and glamour of such artists, who presented a vision of a world entirely separated from their own, drench them.
The Age
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
Why we are heading into a new era of recession pop
The nature of celebrity is changing, and we should pay attention. You may have noticed this in the past few years. Clubs are full again – and have a new life, thanks to dance music that actually makes people want to dance. Modern culture has been overtaken by the hedonism of brat summer. Even the modern Vaudeville of TikTok – where everyone is striving for a glimpse of digital fame that is probably not even worth having – reflects the kind of emotional world we live in. Relatability is out, fantasy to the point of mythology is what we're seeing now. To me, this seems the point of what's happening in culture around the world. If the prevailing feeling of the 2010s was despair, which might be absolved on the dance floor, the prevailing feeling of the mid-2020s is that of anger, blown up on the dance floor, opening the possibility of redemption and restitution. Recession pop is back. It's the hooky, jaunty music that uses camp, sequins and bright lights to make vulnerability seem less scary. In a world beset by crisis, this kind of overwrought art is what draws people in. Unsurprisingly, it emerged at the height of the global financial crisis. It's hedonism, pure and simple. When the world is burning down, we might as well have a hell of a party at the end. Late last month, I went to Kesha's sold-out stop at Madison Square Garden, where she is touring for the first time as a performer who owns the rights to her own music, after a decade-long court battle ended in 2023. In her banger Red Flag, Kesha sings 'I want emotions that are overflowing' – emblematic of the world she helped to usher in on first taking the global stage in the middle of an economic downturn, with a sound and vibe that would come to define the era. The last time this cultural shift happened was about 2008, as the financial crisis was biting and stars such as Kesha and Lady Gaga, and their imitators, ruled the airwaves. There was a sense that a future was no longer possible, and art shifted towards the possibility of the next few minutes of pleasure. It borrowed from the inaccessibility of 2000s-era It Girls such as Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie and became something people could disappear into, letting the fantasy and glamour of such artists, who presented a vision of a world entirely separated from their own, drench them.
Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt signs vaccine production agreement with UAE's Al Qalaa, China's Red Flag
Egypt's Holding Company for Biological Products and Vaccines (VACSERA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UAE-based Al Qalaa Investments and China's Red Flag to expand its capacity in human and veterinary vaccine production and develop plasma-derived therapies, the Ministry of Health announced on Monday. Health Ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said the agreement supports Egypt's national strategy to attract foreign investment, localise biotechnology industries, and advance scientific research and innovation under the country's Vision 2030 sustainable development framework. The partnership aims to position Egypt as a regional hub for vaccine manufacturing and exports—particularly to African and Arab markets—while ensuring self-sufficiency in critical vaccines and plasma-based products. Sherif El-Fil, CEO of VACSERA, described the deal as a major step toward transferring advanced vaccine manufacturing technologies to Egypt. He said it would secure the domestic supply of safe, effective vaccines and open new export opportunities. El-Fil added that the collaboration will also strengthen VACSERA's capabilities in plasma processing and biopharmaceutical production, reinforcing its role as a key regional player in the vaccine industry. The MoU was signed by Sherif El-Fil for VACSERA, Li Yang, CEO of China's Red Flag, and Ashraf El-Badawy, CEO of UAE's Al Qalaa Investments. © 2025 Daily News Egypt. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Daily News Egypt
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt signs vaccine production agreement with UAE's Al Qalaa, China's Red Flag
Egypt's Holding Company for Biological Products and Vaccines (VACSERA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UAE-based Al Qalaa Investments and China's Red Flag to expand its capacity in human and veterinary vaccine production and develop plasma-derived therapies, the Ministry of Health announced on Monday. Health Ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said the agreement supports Egypt's national strategy to attract foreign investment, localise biotechnology industries, and advance scientific research and innovation under the country's Vision 2030 sustainable development framework. The partnership aims to position Egypt as a regional hub for vaccine manufacturing and exports—particularly to African and Arab markets—while ensuring self-sufficiency in critical vaccines and plasma-based products. Sherif El-Fil, CEO of VACSERA, described the deal as a major step toward transferring advanced vaccine manufacturing technologies to Egypt. He said it would secure the domestic supply of safe, effective vaccines and open new export opportunities. El-Fil added that the collaboration will also strengthen VACSERA's capabilities in plasma processing and biopharmaceutical production, reinforcing its role as a key regional player in the vaccine industry. The MoU was signed by Sherif El-Fil for VACSERA, Li Yang, CEO of China's Red Flag, and Ashraf El-Badawy, CEO of UAE's Al Qalaa Investments.
See - Sada Elbalad
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Jamila Awad and Ahmed Hatem Reteam for Film "Red Flag"; Production Underway
Yara Sameh Egyptian stars Jamila Awad and Ahmed Hatem have found their next collaboration in the film "Red Flag". The project marks the second collaboration between the pair after the 2021 rom-com "My Bride". Sherif Moneer, Nesreen Amin, Entsar, and Saif Zahran round out the cast. Mahmoud Karim directs the film from a script by Ahmed Mohy. It is produced by Mahmoud Abdullah, Ahmed El Genainy, Mohamed Rashedy, and Empire Movies. Principal photography is underway. Awad can be seen in Egyptian-Canadian actor Mena Massoud's first-ever Egyptian film, ' Fi Ez El Dohr ' (In Broad Daylight). The cast also includes Shereen Reda, Eman Elassi, Mohamed Ali Rizk, Mahmoud Albezzawy, Mahmoud Hegazy, and more. 'Fi Ez El Dohr' is a thriller-suspense genre that revolves around an international gang whose head is Massoud, and as his gang commits crimes across the world, he finds himself caught up in romance. The film was written by Karim Sorour and directed by Morcous Adel in his first directorial debut. Adel Saad produced the pic via his new production company, Signal Films. Awad, born on April 6, 1991, was raised in an artistic home as her father is film director Adel Awad, her mother is actress Randa, and her grandfather is comedian Mohamed Awad. She made her breakthrough playing Hania, a young drug addict, in the 2015 TV series 'Taht El-saytara'. The actress is best known for her roles in TV productions such as 'La tutafiy alshams'(2017), 'Ella Ana' (2020), and 'Harb Ahlia' (2021). She is also known for her roles in films 'Hepta: El Mohadra El Akhyra' (2016), 'Min Talatin Sana' (2016), 'Laf We Dawaran' (2016), 'Sabe Alboromba' (2019), 'Al Def' (2019), 'Banat Sanawy' (2020), and 'Arousty' (2021). read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results
