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Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
11 hours ago

I founded Culture Pop in my 50s, but my youngest hires keep it relevant and fresh

Tom First founded Culture Pop, a probiotic soda brand, focusing on health-conscious consumers and achieving significant revenue growth in a competitive market.
Music production
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'Nobody looks like me and sounds like me': flowerovlove redefines what pop stardom means

Joyce Cissé, known as flowerovlove, is a confident South London singer-songwriter making waves in pop music with relatable themes.
Music
fromConsequence
2 days ago

Wolfgang Van Halen Rick Rolls Audience After Teasing a Van Halen Song

Wolfgang Van Halen humorously Rick Rolled the audience at Mammoth's April 1st gig in Cincinnati, instead of playing Van Halen songs.
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Tiffany Day thought her career was over. Then she found her truest sound yet

Tiffany Day's new album 'Halo' marks her rise in the hyperpop genre, reflecting her journey from insecurity to success.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Inside the rise of Trump's favorite online brawler

Alex Bruesewitz connects celebrities like Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump to enhance Trump's appeal to younger audiences through digital strategies.
Boston Celtics
fromMashable
2 days ago

Do you know ball? Inside the internet's most obsessive basketball debate.

Ball knowledge in basketball transcends trivia, encompassing a deeper understanding of the game's systems and player roles.
#kris-jenner
Television
fromBustle
3 days ago

Exclusive: Ella Stiller Thinks She's The "Most Millennial Gen Z Ever"

Ella Stiller, a 23-year-old actor, embodies millennial and Gen Z traits while starring in the final season of The Comeback.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromForbes
6 days ago

How To Reach Gen-Z And Gen-Alpha On Social Media: Expert Tips

Social media has become essential for discovery and community-building among younger audiences, reshaping how brands engage and plan campaigns.
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago
Social media marketing

Gen Z's New Favorite Social-Media App Shows a Shift in Online Culture

Shelf is a new social media app focusing on users' cultural consumption rather than selfies, appealing to Generation Z's desire for authenticity.
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago
Public health

Does Social Media Glamorize Drugs and Alcohol? - Social Media Explorer

Social media glamorizes drugs and alcohol through curated visual content and algorithmic amplification, normalizing substance use and influencing attitudes and risky behavior.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

UK social media users less active on tech platforms due to rise of video apps

Social media activity in the UK is declining due to video app popularity and concerns over past posts affecting users' reputations.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
6 days ago

How To Reach Gen-Z And Gen-Alpha On Social Media: Expert Tips

Social media has become essential for discovery and community-building among younger audiences, reshaping how brands engage and plan campaigns.
Social media marketing
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Gen Z's New Favorite Social-Media App Shows a Shift in Online Culture

Shelf is a new social media app focusing on users' cultural consumption rather than selfies, appealing to Generation Z's desire for authenticity.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: Spencer Pratt is sharing a Miami sound machine ad. It won't play in LA.

The AI-animated music video praising Spencer Pratt features lyrics like 'Latinos for Pratt we're singing/Because we're tired of this dirty beat,' but the musical style is more Miami and Cuban than reflective of L.A.'s Latino heritage.
Los Angeles
#tiktok
fromDigiday
3 days ago
NYC startup

How a 'TikTok doctorate' made 26-year-old Griffin Johnson a venture capitalist

Social media marketing
fromTheWrap
5 days ago

TikTok Creators Will Be Able to Send Cameos to Fans Without Leaving the App

TikTok creators can now offer personalized Cameo videos directly within the app, enhancing fan engagement and monetization opportunities.
Film
fromVariety
4 days ago

When Fandom Converts: How TikTok Is Driving Measurable Box Office Growth

TikTok has become a powerful engine for movie discovery, translating online engagement into real-world ticket sales.
NYC startup
fromDigiday
3 days ago

How a 'TikTok doctorate' made 26-year-old Griffin Johnson a venture capitalist

Griffin Johnson transitioned from nursing student to co-founder of Animal Capital, leveraging TikTok connections and the creator economy's growth.
Games
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Go play this secret game in your TikTok DMs | TechCrunch

TikTok has introduced a secret emoji game in DMs where users bounce across alligators to compete for high scores.
Social media marketing
fromTheWrap
5 days ago

TikTok Creators Will Be Able to Send Cameos to Fans Without Leaving the App

TikTok creators can now offer personalized Cameo videos directly within the app, enhancing fan engagement and monetization opportunities.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Meet the 21-year-old media exec who wants TikTok shows to be taken seriously

Rowan Winch, cofounder of Fallen Media, plays a key role in producing popular TikTok shows while engaging directly with creators in New York City.
Silicon Valley food
fromFast Company
5 days ago

'Fruit Love Island' is TikTok's most popular AI-generated series. It's now facing trouble in paradise

AI-generated series 'Fruit Love Island' faces takedowns and criticism despite initial popularity on TikTok.
Relationships
fromBustle
5 days ago

TikTok Says Your Nails Can Reveal Whether You're The Younger Or Older Sister

Younger and older sister nail trends reflect sibling dynamics, showcasing contrasting styles in manicures on social media.
Marketing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Brands spent years chasing Gen Z. Now it's a 'millennial summer.'

Millennials are reclaiming cultural influence and spending power, driving nostalgia and trends in fashion, entertainment, and experiences.
Music
fromPitchfork
3 days ago

Slayyyter: WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA

Slayyyter's new album WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA showcases her boldness and vulnerability through chaotic, explicit hyperpop music.
NYC music
fromBillboard
3 days ago

Saweetie to Perform at IDL's Inaugural Event in NYC

Saweetie will perform at the inaugural International Dance League event in New York City on May 2.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Cameo partners with TikTok to boost popularity | TechCrunch

Cameo videos regularly go viral on TikTok, and TikTok talent delivered its strongest year yet on Cameo in 2025, according to Cameo CEO Steven Galanis.
Social media marketing
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

The Justin Timberlake DUI Video Is Sad for an Entirely Different Reason Than Expected

Timberlake's intoxication in the footage is obvious to anyone watching, just as it must have been to the police officers who stopped him on that fateful Hamptons night.
London music
Film
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

The controversy around Zendaya's new film explained

The film 'The Drama' transitions from a romantic comedy to a dark narrative with a shocking revelation about a character's past involvement in a school shooting.
Television
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

This company is turning YouTube videos into TV shows as streamers chase Gen Alpha

Streamers are launching creator content to attract Gen Alpha away from YouTube, with Pocket.watch leading the initiative.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

A major fail on live TV put a target on this pop star's back. Winning 'The Masked Singer' might erase it

Ashlee Simpson won 'The Masked Singer' as Galaxy Girl, showcasing her vocal talent after a past lip-syncing incident on 'SNL'.
Digital life
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Taylor Lorenz's Screen Time Is Almost 17 Hours a Day

Taylor Lorenz embraces her digital lifestyle, finding value in her screen time for work and creativity despite concerns about excessive usage.
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

TikToker reveals the historical precedent behind Ilya topping Shane in Heated Rivalry - Queerty

Maria explains that Russia's non-religious stance means anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment is not driven by the Bible, unlike in the United States. Instead, it originates from prison culture, particularly after Stalin's release of inmates post-WW2.
LGBT
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Gen Z pout: If the infamous 'stare' and millennial duck face had a baby

"If millennials pursed and pointed our smackers in a way that resembled the bill of a duck, Gen Z-ers are adopting a pout position that looks more like the mouth of a platypus."
SF LGBT
#snapchat
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Rochelle Jordan Shares Chic "Doing It Too" Video

"Doing It Too' is about confidence in motion. Cortland brought a clean, elevated touch that kept everything feeling so effortless. There's a rhythm to this song that people have been picking up on."
NYC music
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

Young people want their news to be more fun, a new report says

Young adults prefer news that is entertaining and fun, contrasting with older adults who favor traditional news sources.
fromRAIN News
1 week ago

iHeartMedia / Tik Tok alliance sought to reinvent album releases

The initiative aspires to create 'a new blueprint for artist launches moving forward.' This partnership integrates fan interaction, live broadcast distribution, and platform-native amplification.
Music production
Washington DC
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

The social media influencers now run Washington Square Park

Washington Square Park has transformed from a counterculture hub into a social media influencer destination, with content creators now dominating the space and competing with traditional park users.
fromMuse by Clios | Discover the latest creative marketing and advertising news. Muse by Clio is the premier news site covering creativity in advertising and beyond.
2 weeks ago

Cultural Relevance: Apple's 'Unhinged' TikToks Are Weird by Design | Muse by Clios

With the recently launched MacBook Neo -Apple's cheapest laptop yet-the company is once again betting on intrigue over explanation. It does not seem especially worried about being too vague, showing too little of the product or leaving viewers asking, 'What am I watching?' After all, that same creative risk helped make 'Silhouettes' iconic.
Apple
fromFast Company
4 days ago

A Vegas showgirl just sued Taylor Swift-and Swifties are not having it

"Over the course of a decade, CONFESSIONS OF A SHOWGIRL grew into a brand encompassing performances, writing, and digital media-built by one person, city by city, and show by show."
NYC music
Television
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

The True Religion of Reality Television

Abuse in reality shows often intertwines with religion, creating a troubling spectacle that raises ethical concerns.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Trump endorses Jake Paul (who isn't running for office)

Trump endorsed boxer and influencer Jake Paul at a Kentucky rally, predicting Paul would run for office soon, while withholding his endorsement in the closely watched Texas Republican Senate primary.
Psychology
fromThred Website
3 weeks ago

why the obsession with gen z + viral auramax just dropped

Gen Z attracts intense commercial and media focus due to their digital nativity, unique generational conditions, and projected high spending power by 2035.
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

Doja Cat Regrets Her Clapback To Timothee Chalamet's Opera Comments

I took it upon myself yesterday to 'give it to the man' because there is a culture based around outrage. What I was doing yesterday was virtue signaling because... I knew Timothée's goof-up was something that I could leverage in order for people to connect with me and f*ck with me. And it's easy. It's a modern way to garner clicks, likes, approval, all kinds of things.
Berlin music
#justin-bieber
NYC music
fromConsequence
6 days ago

Justin Bieber Doesn't Play Any Old Music During Private Coachella Rehearsal Show

Justin Bieber performed a secret show at the Roxy, focusing solely on new material from his 2025 albums SWAG and SWAG II.
NYC music
fromConsequence
6 days ago

Justin Bieber Doesn't Play Any Old Music During Private Coachella Rehearsal Show

Justin Bieber performed a secret show at the Roxy, focusing solely on new material from his 2025 albums SWAG and SWAG II.
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

How Long Is 15 Minutes of Fame, Really?

Celebrity fame is temporary and transient, unlike hereditary royalty, with most stars eventually fading into obscurity despite efforts to maintain relevance.
Television
fromBustle
1 week ago

Taylor Frankie Paul Isn't Hitting Pause On Social Media

Taylor Frankie Paul is returning to TikTok after the cancellation of The Bachelorette due to resurfaced domestic violence footage.
Apple
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

Why Apple is Flooding TikTok With 'Unhinged' Videos

Apple launched an intentionally absurdist TikTok marketing campaign featuring surreal, colorful videos to promote the MacBook Neo, a $599 laptop with an A18 Pro chip launching March 11, 2026.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

My Friend Is Getting TikTok Famous Using My Trauma And I'm Not Sure What To Do

An advice column addresses relationship and personal challenges, including household labor expectations, coming out to religious parents, and friend exploitation of trauma.
#viral-content
Writing
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

8-Year-Old Shares His 'Greatest Accomplishment Yet' ... And It's Weirdly Impressive

An 8-year-old from Iowa became an internet sensation by using the same pencil since August and sharpening it down to a tiny stub, sparking widespread nostalgia among online users.
Writing
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

8-Year-Old Shares His 'Greatest Accomplishment Yet' ... And It's Weirdly Impressive

An 8-year-old from Iowa became an internet sensation by using the same pencil since August and sharpening it down to a tiny stub, sparking widespread nostalgia among online users.
Television
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

The Not-At-All-Secret Life Of Taylor Frankie Paul | Defector

Taylor Frankie Paul's casting in The Bachelorette was halted due to a resurfaced domestic violence incident video.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
8 years ago

YouTube star Jake Paul finds a new place to party in Calabasas

YouTube star Jake Paul purchased a 15,000-square-foot Calabasas mansion for $6.925 million after neighbor complaints about his previous residence prompted consideration of a nuisance lawsuit.
Digital life
fromThe Independent
3 weeks ago

Gen Z turning their backs on social media except for this one app, survey finds

Gen Z uses TikTok daily but distrusts it, while increasingly abandoning other social media to pursue offline activities, fitness, hobbies, and real-world connections.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Jimmy Sotos on Catching Up and Going Viral Overnight

Jimmy Sotos transitioned from basketball identity to overnight TikTok fame, experiencing pressure to maintain algorithmic visibility while grappling with loss of athletic purpose.
Digital life
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Gen Z is already nostalgic for TikTok - and the platform is only 6 years old | Fortune

Gen Z users nostalgic for early TikTok express declining loyalty as the platform becomes increasingly commercialized with ads, brands, influencers, and shopping features replacing raw, unfiltered content.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Why is everyone so obsessed with gen Z?

Generation Z is the most studied generation due to their unique digital immersion from infancy, distinctive behaviors, and significant economic influence on employers and marketers seeking to understand and reach them.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 weeks ago

'Very demure, very mindful' trans TikTok star says viral fame 'ruined her life'

It was the highlight of my life and everyone loved it. It also was the worst time of my life ever. It was the worst of times, b****. The entertainment industry led me to substance abuse and alcoholism and my life falling apart. I got chewed up and spit out by Hollywood, girl.
Social media marketing
Television
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

What is competency porn, the trend that consists of watching people do things well?

Competency porn—entertainment featuring skilled professionals efficiently planning and executing tasks—has become a significant viewing trend, exemplified by shows like The Pitt and The Bear.
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

'Eating disorders start on TikTok': Ad campaign takes social media to task in the most subversive way

Just Treatment, a UK health justice group, created guerrilla ads mimicking Meta's branding to highlight social media's mental health impact on teens and advocate for improved youth mental health care.
fromMuse by Clios | Discover the latest creative marketing and advertising news. Muse by Clio is the premier news site covering creativity in advertising and beyond.
3 weeks ago

Creator Corner: Staples Baddie, Alysa Liu, Punch Monkey, Plus More Social Media Standouts | Muse by Clios

Kaeden Rowland has made shopping at Staples well, cool! A print specialist at one of the store's locations in upstate New York, this 22-year-old regularly posts videos of herself on the job. We watch her make cat mugs and help people strike the best poses for passport photos. She's the opposite of corporate-and that connects.
Social media marketing
Music
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Viral dancing influencer TJ talks how dance shaped his entire being | amNewYork

Street performances and online videos turned TJ's community-centered dancing into accessible, collaborative public movement rooted in New York energy.
fromHer Campus
3 weeks ago

Is Social Media Creating Micro-Celebrities?

The rise of TikTok and YouTube has dramatically changed the lives of content creators by turning social media into a legitimate career path rather than just a hobby. These platforms allow ordinary people to build massive audiences without traditional media connections, often through algorithm-driven exposure.
Social media marketing
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Kendall Jenner comes out - as straight - LGBTQ Nation

Kendall Jenner denies being a lesbian, says internet rumors are wrong and hurtful, and states she would be publicly out if she were gay.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
1 month ago

The Relationship Between Content Creators, Influencer Marketing And The Music Industry

Music industry increasingly relies on influencer marketing through social media apps like TikTok, Koji, and Triller, where artists collaborate with content creators to engage audiences and create viral trends.
Film
fromVulture
2 months ago

Nobody Thought The Moment Through

The Moment fails to commit to either concert documentary or satire, producing cautious brand management despite effectively conveying Brat Summer's chaotic fandom.
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Watch Addison Rae perform "Fame is a Gun" at the 2026 Grammys

Tonight, Addison Rae performed the single "Fame is a Gun," from her breakout debut album , at the 2026 Grammys. As part of a segment that featured all of this year's Best New Artist nominees, she appeared to sneak into Crypto.com Arena's backstage on the back of a truck. Watch it go down below. This year marked Addison Rae's first time earning a Grammy nomination, with a nod in the Best New Artist category, but she lost out to Olivia Dean.
Music
Music
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Cosmetic surgeon sorry for picking apart singer Troye Sivan's looks on TikTok

A cosmetic surgeon critiqued Troye Sivan's appearance in a video, apologised after backlash, deleted the clip, and intends to keep posting with a more positive focus.
fromVariety
2 months ago

Wonder Project Leans Into Social Media Creators to Drive Viewership and Audience Insights

Wonder Project quietly enlisted a group of eight social media creators last year to help promote shows such as Amazon Prime Video's " House of David " and the upcoming family drama "It's Not Like That." The creators were given broad access to Wonder Project series, including early screeners, set visits, clips and other assets that are ready-made for creators to craft social media posts that help spread the word about the shows.
Television
Television
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

After Sharing AI Pics Of Their Future Family, JoJo Siwa Opened Up About Wanting Kids With Chris Hughes

JoJo used ChatGPT to generate family photos with boyfriend Chris, expressed strong baby fever, and described a humorous misunderstanding about his reaction.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Anti-pop and an alien sigil: how Aphex Twin overtook Taylor Swift to become the soundtrack to gen Z life online

Aphex Twin's obscure tracks, led by QKThr, have surged in popularity among Gen Z on short-form platforms, driving a back-catalogue renaissance and major streaming gains.
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