Following the shocking news of Matthew Perry’s death, Chanté speaks to the Guardian’s Zoe Williams about how he captured the spirit of a generation. Plus, music journalist Alim Kheraj on Britney Spears’s memoir.
DJ Target joins Chanté to talk about his career in grime and the new series of The Rap Game UK on BBC3. Plus Kiss FM’s Henrie Kwushue’s iconic black British pop culture moments
Over the past week celebrities have been showing support for those suffering on both sides of the conflict. But do we want stars to speak out on complex political issues, and if so how can they do it authentically?
Oh brother! The seminal reality programme is back on our screens for a 20th series. What made it so popular and how has it influenced British TV and pop culture since its debut in 2000? Chanté speaks to former task producer Daniel Nettleton
Beyoncé has announced the film of her Renaissance tour will hit cinemas soon, following hot on the heels of Taylor Swift’s Eras movie. Is this all about making money? Plus, Chanté speaks to multi-award-winning R&B singer Mahalia ahead of her UK tour
Actress and writer Franchesca Ramsey joins Chanté this week to talk about the deal the Writer’s Guild of America has struck with Hollywood studios and what life has really been like on the picket line
Russell Brand faces allegations of sexual assault, rape and emotional abuse by four women, which he denies. This week Chanté looks back at the noughties and asks why the culture around comedy and women was so different back then
It’s Fashion Week season. After animal rights protests on the Coach runway and Naomi Campbell’s controversial collaboration with fast fashion giant PrettyLittleThing, does sustainability have a future in fashion?
Chanté will be joined by the matchmaking expert, author, entrepreneur and television host, Paul C Brunson (Married at First Sight UK and Celebs Go Dating). Together they will go behind the scenes to discuss the dynamics of TV dating, the key to a successful relationship and how pop culture plays a significant role in our love lives – whether we want it to or not
If it’s got you talking, Chanté’s got it covered. We’ll be going beyond the gossip with smart takes on the latest pop and internet culture. Catch Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph every Thursday from 14 September
The writer and presenter talks to Chanté about her Q&A with Elliot Page and how trans people have been represented in pop culture
Today, Britain celebrates Windrush Day. Chanté speaks to music journalist Lloyd Bradley, ‘Queen of Lover’s Rock’ Sandra Cross and grime MC D Double E about the influence of Caribbean culture on British music
As the sixth series starts, we ask what makes science fiction so popular and are we still looking to the far future for our dystopia?
This week Chanté talks to Paul C Brunson from Married at First Sight UK about what goes into pairing couples and he spills the tea on the forthcoming series
This week Chanté reflects on the history of party holidays. As she gears up to go to Days Like This in Malta, she talks to Ant and MK who created DLT. And she chats to DJ S, founder of legendary garage night Pure Silk, about taking over Ayia Napa in the mid-1990s
Eighty-one-year-old Martha Stewart has made history by becoming the oldest woman to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated. Chanté talks to model Nicola Griffin, who appeared in Sports Illustrated in her 50s, and speaks with journalist Poorna Bell about the different expectations for older women of colour.
Social media influencers and YouTubers including KSI and Jake and Logan Paul are making millions by taking their internet feuds into the boxing ring. How did the world of boxing become the arena for social media beef?
Gal-dem, Buzzfeed News and Vice have all hit financial trouble and are either shutting down or close to it. Chanté talks to the Guardian’s media editor Jim Waterson and Gal-dem’s former politics editor Moya Lothian-McLean about where it is all going wrong.
As the US pays tribute to Jerry Springer and the internet continues to delight in Drew Barrymore’s confessionals, Chanté talks to Trisha Goddard about the art of a good conversation. And she talks to journalist Michael Hogan about why the British struggle with late-night chatshows
Dr Who has announced drag queen Jinkx Monsoon as the next villain on the show. Is it problematic that they are cast as a villain or is this an iconic moment for the queer community?