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#friendship
fromBustle
15 hours ago
Social media marketing

Inject Whimsy Into Your Friendships With The "First Follower Theory"

Social media marketing
fromBustle
15 hours ago

Inject Whimsy Into Your Friendships With The "First Follower Theory"

An audacious friend is essential for embracing whimsical ideas and creating exciting, supportive friendships.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

My friend keeps sending me unsettling social media videos. How do I tell her to stop? | Leading questions

Friendship dynamics can shift when communication preferences are not respected, leading to feelings of disconnect.
Television
fromQueerty
14 hours ago

WATCH: New indie comedy aims to be Sex And The City but gay(er) - Queerty

The new series features a group of friends navigating life, love, and creativity through a podcast format, reminiscent of 'Sex And The City.'
SF LGBT
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Influencers Normalizing Not Having Sex

Abstinence from sex is rising among both genders, with young women experiencing a significant increase in celibacy.
Exercise
fromBustle
1 day ago

"Pinky Time" Is The Wellness Hack You Can Do From The Couch

A viral pinky exercise on TikTok claims to promote brain health and slow cognitive decline.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 day ago

When Jokes Won't Do: Affective Shifts in U.S. Late-Night Comedy

News avoidance is rising due to negativity, while late-night comedy provides catharsis through affective shifts during crises.
Podcast
fromDefector
1 day ago

A New Space In Which To Be Stupid, With Michael Schur | Defector

Baseball's emotional impact fluctuates, with teams' performance affecting fans' feelings throughout the season.
Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Jimmy Kimmel Fires Back at MAGA Critics on Michelle Obama's Podcast: Don't Tell Me What My Job Is'

Jimmy Kimmel defends his focus on Trump in comedy, asserting it's essential to address current events in his role as a late-night host.
#social-media
fromEngadget
2 days ago
Mental health

Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health

Media industry
fromTechCrunch
22 hours ago

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago
Relationships

The Viral Relationship Prank About Asking Permission to Eat

Publicly telling a partner what they can or cannot eat, especially at a restaurant, humiliates partners and is often staged as a viral couples prank.
Mental health
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health

Most teens report social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat do not harm their mental health, but some experience negative effects on sleep and productivity.
Film
fromKotaku
6 days ago

New Faces of Death A Fun Stab At Grisly State Of Social Media

The proliferation of graphic content online, especially among children, highlights the disturbing impact of social media on society.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
22 hours ago

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Influencer dubbed 'Sam Altman's worst nightmare' goes viral for breaking ChatGPT's brain, over and over again

AI's reliability is questioned as viral videos expose its frequent mistakes, leading to growing anti-AI sentiment among Gen Z.
Psychology
fromBustle
4 days ago

The Viral "Chair Theory" Will Help You Find Your People

Chair theory helps identify where you belong socially by recognizing who invites you to their table and who does not.
Left-wing politics
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Hasan Piker Built His Twitch Empire With Shure Microphones, Lumix Cameras, and Lots of Zyns

Hasan Piker maintains a rigorous daily routine to cope with pressure and manage his mental health amidst controversy.
US Elections
fromBuzzFeed
5 days ago

I Was A Lifelong Progressive. Then I Started Listening To Bari Weiss - And Everything Changed.

Experiencing a 'red pill' awakening leads individuals to abandon liberal values for conservatism or far-right beliefs.
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
13 hours ago

Hulu's biggest reality stars will be under one roof for Hulu's Get Real event and livestream

Hulu's Get Real House returns with a livestream event featuring reality stars and new announcements on April 22.
Silicon Valley food
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Exclusive | Influencer goes viral for bodega-themed birthday party, complete with bacon, egg & cheeses & cat

A Texas influencer created a bodega-themed birthday party for her husband to evoke his Brooklyn roots, featuring authentic decor and food.
fromScary Mommy
1 week 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
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Video: Fcukers Cares About Not Caring

Fcukers' single 'If You Wanna Party, Come Over to My House' embodies a carefree, nonchalant attitude in a neo-electroclash style.
#tiktok
Social media marketing
fromMashable
2 days ago

TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat: Teens share which app affects sleep most

TikTok is perceived by teens as a major distraction, negatively impacting sleep and productivity more than Instagram and Snapchat.
Social media marketing
fromMashable
2 days ago

TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat: Teens share which app affects sleep most

TikTok is perceived by teens as a major distraction, negatively impacting sleep and productivity more than Instagram and Snapchat.
Podcast
fromConsequence
2 days ago

Jason Mewes on Five Things, Jay & Silent Bob: Store Wars, and Scheduling Friendship with Kevin Smith: Podcast

Jason Mewes embraces a DIY approach in his career, focusing on personal storytelling through his YouTube series Five Things.
#artificial-intelligence
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Video: Why Is Everyone Spooked by Claude Mythos Preview?

Claude Mythos Preview by Anthropic can identify zero-day exploits in software faster than human teams, raising significant implications for cybersecurity.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

'It tastes like a Twinkie': Major tech podcaster Kara Swisher says AI is overhyped for one simple reason-humans don't like it | Fortune

AI technology faces skepticism and resistance, particularly among Gen Z, who view it as a threat to job security.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

Video: Why Is Everyone Spooked by Claude Mythos Preview?

Claude Mythos Preview by Anthropic can identify zero-day exploits in software faster than human teams, raising significant implications for cybersecurity.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

'It tastes like a Twinkie': Major tech podcaster Kara Swisher says AI is overhyped for one simple reason-humans don't like it | Fortune

AI technology faces skepticism and resistance, particularly among Gen Z, who view it as a threat to job security.
Relationships
fromJezebel
1 week ago

We Know a Little Bit More About Nikki Glaser Than We Did Before

Nikki Glaser has a 'hot husband fetish,' enjoying her partner's hookups with others while not wanting to engage in similar behavior herself.
Television
fromForbes
2 days ago

The TV And Movie Content That Drove Social Media In 2025

Younger generations prefer social media recommendations for TV and movies over traditional streaming platform suggestions.
Media industry
fromDeadline
3 days ago

Former Disney & Discovery Exec Carolina Lightcap Launches ShowUp Studios To Create Gen Z Content On YouTube & TikTok

ShowUp Studios aims to produce Gen Z-focused content for YouTube and TikTok, with a goal of over 4,500 episodes in five years.
#podcast
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

One of the stars of smash hit comedy The Studio launches a quizshow: Best podcasts of the week

Mindy Kaling participates in Ike Barinholtz's trivia podcast, blending light-hearted chat with various topics.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

One of the stars of smash hit comedy The Studio launches a quizshow: Best podcasts of the week

Mindy Kaling participates in Ike Barinholtz's trivia podcast, blending light-hearted chat with various topics.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

"The Drama" Is One Long Troll

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson star in a film that explores the fallout of a shocking revelation, sparking significant discourse.
Media industry
fromVulture
4 days ago

Dave Portnoy Thinks Alex Cooper and Alix Earle Drama Is Over Business

Dave Portnoy believes the Alex Cooper and Alix Earle drama is business-related and suggests one should reveal the truth behind their conflict.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Why brands can't stop acting like reply guys and jumping into viral comment threads on social media

Brands are increasingly engaging in social media replies to drive interaction and remain culturally relevant.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Can Puck reinvent news for the influencer age?

Puck combines influencer economy incentives with traditional journalism, offering equity and revenue sharing to its star reporters.
Typography
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

"That's 8 inches or more, sweetie": This gay Tiktoker's guide to catching print is going viral - Queerty

Catching print is a dating tactic to assess men's anatomy without physical intimacy.
Humor
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Dream-Casting an American Version of Last One Laughing

Importing U.K. television shows like Last One Laughing could succeed in the U.S. market, following its international adaptations and popularity.
Social media marketing
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Co-AI-chella! AI influencers cash in on the California music festival

AI influencers are generating significant content and revenue from events like Coachella despite not being real individuals.
fromRAIN News
3 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
#ai-powered-comedy
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

Laugh GPT is an AI-powered comedy show in San Francisco where human comedians compete with artificial intelligence to determine who delivers funnier performances.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

Laugh GPT is an AI-powered comedy show in San Francisco where human comedians compete with artificial intelligence to determine who delivers funnier performances.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

Laugh GPT is an AI-powered comedy show in San Francisco where human comedians compete with artificial intelligence to determine who delivers funnier performances.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

Laugh GPT is an AI-powered comedy show in San Francisco where human comedians compete with artificial intelligence to determine who delivers funnier performances.
Humor
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

The Comedy Club at the End of the Metaverse

Meta's Horizon Worlds faces shutdown, impacting community-driven VR experiences like the Soapstone Comedy Club.
Washington DC
fromGothamist
1 month 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.
1 month 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
Television
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Netflix Is Making a Giggly Squad Sitcom

Paige DeSorbo is developing a buddy-comedy series with Hannah Berner for Netflix, produced by Amy Poehler and co-written by Kay Cannon.
Relationships
fromBustle
1 month ago

The Case for Doing Absolutely Nothing at Girls' Night (And Making It the Best One Yet)

Unstructured social gatherings with close friends create deeper connections and more memorable moments than elaborately planned events.
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
3 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.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

TikToker goes viral for documenting the nonstop chaos of living with two gay brothers - Queerty

A TikTok video of triplets—two gay brothers and their sister—showing their daily life together has gone viral with over 5 million views, sparking both positive and homophobic comments.
#tiktok-creators
Media industry
fromCNET
4 weeks ago

TikTok and Tubi Partner to Bring More of Your Favorite Creators to TV Screens

TikTok and Tubi are expanding their partnership through the Creatorverse Incubator, enabling selected TikTok creators to develop their viral content into original scripted and unscripted series on Tubi's platform.
Media industry
fromCNET
4 weeks ago

TikTok and Tubi Partner to Bring More of Your Favorite Creators to TV Screens

TikTok and Tubi are expanding their partnership through the Creatorverse Incubator, enabling selected TikTok creators to develop their viral content into original scripted and unscripted series on Tubi's platform.
Podcast
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Tig Notaro on Cheryl Hines no longer talking to her: "Things shifted very severely" - Queerty

Tig Notaro ended her podcast with Cheryl Hines and their friendship after Hines' husband Robert Kennedy Jr. announced his presidential run and his views gained mainstream attention.
Podcast
fromVulture
1 month ago

Tig Notaro Calls Former Friend Cheryl Hines MAGA Turn 'Very Strange'

Tig Notaro ended her podcast and friendship with Cheryl Hines due to irreconcilable political differences stemming from Hines' husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s right-wing political career and MAGA alignment.
Tech industry
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

"TBPN" and the Rise of the Tech-Friendly Talk Show

Two tech entrepreneurs launched TBPN, a daily live-stream talk show promoting technology with an enthusiast perspective, securing a partnership to broadcast from the New York Stock Exchange trading floor.
Marketing
fromDigiday
2 months ago

Digiday staffers tackle the creator vs. influencer divide

Creators produce original content independent of brand deals; influencers primarily drive audience purchasing through sponsored partnerships, creating overlap but differing in intent and monetization.
Cocktails
fromBustle
2 months ago

On TikTok, People Are Hosting "Learning Parties" With Their Friends

Learning parties have guests teach skills or topics, bring supplies, use notebooks, and combine socializing with hands-on education and themed presentations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Tim Dillon Torches 'Liar' Kash Patel In Epstein Takedown

Kash Patel falsely claimed Epstein trafficked girls only for himself; released DOJ files and victim accounts show a broader trafficking operation involving wealthy, powerful individuals.
#podcast-recommendations
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A loving homage to pop culture's also-rans: best podcasts of the week

Several new podcasts celebrate overlooked pop culture figures, explore nuanced cultural debates, critique AI-generated content, examine Viking history, and investigate a wrongful murder conviction case.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A loving homage to pop culture's also-rans: best podcasts of the week

Several new podcasts celebrate overlooked pop culture figures, explore nuanced cultural debates, critique AI-generated content, examine Viking history, and investigate a wrongful murder conviction case.
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

Hilarious FTM mix-up goes viral on TikTok: 'I woke up to the most confused message'

The TikTok video starts with Jess saying: "Female-to-male trans (people) and first time moms: y'all need to get together and decide who gets to keep the FTM acronym." She can hardly keep a straight face as she continues: "In my local neighbourhood giveaway group, this woman posted 'FTM: looking for boy clothes', and to be fair, she said 'boy'. That should have been my first clue."
LGBT
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Saturday Night Live: Teyana Taylor's so-so episode is saved by one standout sketch

Saturday Night Live lampoons Trump's vanity with a fake 'Trumps' awards, mocking allies, Musk, and criticizing inadequate focus on ICE and administration violence.
Relationships
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

How to Break Up with Your Phone

A digital companion becomes intimate and indispensable while simultaneously surveilling, praising, shaming, and shaping behavior and tastes, creating dependency and loss of autonomy.
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

We Need to Talk About the Benny Blanco-Lil Dicky Podcast

Friends Keep Secrets, hosted by Benny Blanco and Lil Dicky with guest Selena Gomez, is an awkwardly executed interview series featuring excessive foot content and unclear format struggling to find its identity.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It turned out I had a brain tumour ' Six standup comics on what spurred them to get on stage

Several British comedians became standups for unexpected personal reasons, including avoiding a cover charge, impressing others, and confronting life-changing illness.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

No Cap: SNL Just Killed Gen Z Slang

On last night's Saturday Night Live, we learned that time stops for nothing-not people and not language. Marcello Hernández, the cast member perhaps most likely to become SNL's next breakout star, dropped by the "Weekend Update" desk to inform the Millennial co-anchor Colin Jost-and, by proxy, many Millennial audience members-of the slang terms favored by Gen Z.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Fundamental Flaw of Pete Davidson's Podcast

The Pete Davidson Show is a Netflix-only video 'podcast' without a dedicated audio feed, adopting lo-fi podcast aesthetics while functioning as a video talk program.
Media industry
fromJezebel
1 month ago

Welcome Back to Saturday Night Social

Saturday Night Social returns as a virtual weekend communal space for ranting, gushing, sharing animal videos and songs, celebrating celebrities, and exploring low-stakes moral conundrums.
fromVulture
2 months ago

Is That a Podcast or Just Cheap TV?

Davidson's debut episode, featuring Machine Gun Kelly, is assembled from the rough, requisite symbols of podcasting: host and guest sunk into plush, beat-up chairs vaguely facing each other, chatting and smoking cigarettes in a space that's presented as Davidson's garage, Benjamin Moore paint tubs doubling as an ashtray stand. Good pals, their conversation is loose and circuitous; their discussion drifts from adventures while getting high, stints in rehab, and - because this is the first episode - what a podcast even is.
Television
Media industry
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Listening to Joe Rogan

A talent for conversational storytelling and late-night radio culture fueled the creation of a major online media platform that wields political influence.
Television
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

13 Shows That Will Make You Laugh, Even If You Aren't Giving It Your Full Attention

Short, character-driven, 23-minute comedies with self-contained episodes are ideal for casual, low-attention viewing while doing chores or hobbies.
Media industry
fromHer Campus
1 month ago

Influencer Interviewers: Why are they so popular

Hiring influencers for high-profile interviews risks prioritizing virality over journalistic rigor, training, ethics, and accountability at events with political and cultural significance.
Television
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Peacock is throwing a NYC "house party" for two nights only to celebrate the new season of 'Ted'

Peacock hosts a '90s-themed bowling party at The Gutter to celebrate Ted season two, featuring games, exclusive clips, and nostalgic entertainment across two nights in March.
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