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fromSFGATE
11 hours ago

In a year, Fakemink got millions of fans. At Coachella, he almost flopped.

At first, things looked very, very bad for Fakemink. He was standing on a Coachella stage, rapping to one of his most popular tracks, surrounded by an eager crowd. And still, it was all wrong. His voice sounded thin, and his fans were not moving.
Music production
fromBustle
21 hours ago

TikTok's "Unexpected Red Theory" Lives On In Millie Bobby Brown's Summery 'Fit

Millie Bobby Brown's outfit features a cropped tank with a strawberry print and a light denim micro miniskirt, showcasing the unexpected red theory in fashion.
Fashion & style
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

'I Live to Work': MrBeast Admits His Work-Life Balance Isn't 'Healthy' - Here's How He Built YouTube's Biggest Audience

MrBeast, with 476 million subscribers, admits to an unhealthy work-life balance while striving to make Beast Industries a major entertainment company.
fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

Whitney Levitt Is Doing It All, Authentically & Apologetically Herself

I want to grow brands that I'm passionate about, and dirty soda has always been a part of my life. It wasn't just this viral moment that people who watch Secret Lives saw. It was something that's more sustainable.
Chicago
Film
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Scientology Runs Are Going Viral On TikTok

Scientology Runs involve people filming themselves trying to run inside Scientology centers before being caught.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

How an old Roman Anthony TikTok video inspired Red Sox' new celebration

The Boston Red Sox have introduced new celebrations inspired by a TikTok video featuring player Roman Anthony.
fromPitchfork
3 days ago

Olivia Rodrigo to Host and Perform on SNL

Olivia Rodrigo will bring You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love to life on Saturday Night Live next month, pulling double-duty as host and musical guest on May 2.
Music
Humor
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Let Justin Timberlake and Tiger Woods be a warning: The body cam footage industry could come for any of us

Body cam footage of arrests, while entertaining, raises ethical concerns about public shaming and the fragility of privacy.
#sabrina-carpenter
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days 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
fromPitchfork
1 day ago

How Hardtekk Became the Cursed Soundtrack of Looksmaxxing

New hardtekk artists blend music with looksmaxxing culture, using specific lingo and visuals to attract audiences on platforms like TikTok.
Media industry
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
2 days ago

Top Influencers' Secret Weapon for Engagement Might Be Replaced by AI

Evan Stanfield's marketing agency Clipping Culture utilizes freelancers to create shortform videos, while AI technology is increasingly used in video editing and production.
Marketing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week 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.
#tiktok
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
2 months ago
Social media marketing

TikTok Courts Hollywood at Sundance as Deal for U.S. Operations Is Set to Close This Week

TikTok is courting Hollywood with a Sundance push and two entertainment-targeted ad products—Streaming Ads and New Title Launch—to drive subscriptions and ticket sales.
fromInc
2 months ago
Social media marketing

Dr Pepper Used a Tiktok Creator's Jingle. Now Everyone Wants to Get in on the Act

A viral TikTok jingle led Dr Pepper to license a creator's song, showing creators can secure brand deals and shift marketing influence.
fromInc
2 months ago
Social media marketing

Dr Pepper Used a Tiktok Creator's Jingle. Now Everyone Wants to Get in on the Act

Music
fromPitchfork
1 week 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.
Media industry
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: A TV advertising staple is missing from YouTube show sponsorships

YouTube channels are beginning to offer TV-style make-goods and viewership guarantees to sponsors as episodic series gain popularity.
Television
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

The True Religion of Reality Television

Abuse in reality shows often intertwines with religion, creating a troubling spectacle that raises ethical concerns.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks 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
Music production
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week 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.
Digital life
fromWIRED
1 week 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.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks 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.
Media industry
fromNatesilver
5 days ago

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.
Social media marketing
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks 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.
fromFast Company
3 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
Television
fromBustle
2 weeks 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.
Washington DC
fromGothamist
3 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.
3 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
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week 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.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 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.
Television
fromDefector
3 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.
fromRAIN News
2 weeks 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
Psychology
fromThred Website
1 month 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
1 month 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
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
1 month 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.
Apple
fromMiami Herald
1 month 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.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 weeks 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.
#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.
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
4 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.
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
3 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.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 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
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
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
4 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.
Television
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month 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.
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.
4 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
fromHer Campus
1 month 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
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

Nicki Minaj is making TikToks with MAGA Republicans now

The Trinidadian rapper, 43, shocked fans last month after she appeared on stage with US president Donald Trump, calling herself his "number one fan". Minaj has faced criticism over the past few weeks for parroting right-wing, often anti-LGBTQ+, rhetoric, alienating her historically large queer fan base who have now dubbed her "MAGA Minaj", and doubling down on her views on trans youth.
US politics
#creator-economy
fromVariety
2 months ago
Television

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

fromVariety
2 months ago
Television

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

fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Pingtok: Teenagers taking drugs on TikTok

Dilated pupils, high on camera and often alone. On TikTok, more and more young people are publicly filming their drug use. The videos reach millions, often under a single hashtag: #Pingtok. The trend reflects a new visibility of drug use on social media. What once happened behind closed doors is now filmed, aestheticized and shared publicly sometimes with life-threatening consequences, and often unnoticed by parents.
Public health
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.
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.
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
fromVulture
2 months ago

Nobody Puts Hailey in a Corner

Justin Bieber and Hailey publicly reaffirm their relationship through his SWAG releases and her visible presence and emotion at his Grammys performance.
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.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

AI slop, begone! The viral musical virtuosos bringing brains and brilliance back to social media

Prepared-instrument and experimental solo performers are gaining mainstream attention through viral TikTok and Instagram videos, turning bedroom performances into large audiences and real-world opportunities.
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