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One Year Later, and Arielle Charnas Still Doesn’t Get It
Sophie Ross looks back on igniting the (first) Charnas backlash in her viral Twitter thread from early in the pandemic.
By Sophie Ross
Meyers Leonard’s Wife Takes Heat on TikTok for His Slur
With Meyers Leonard MIA, fans are taking their frustrations to his wife’s social media.
By Kate Lindsay
Millennials & Gen Z Finally Team Up to Dunk on Gen X
Unlike millennials and Gen Z, Gen X has escaped online ridicule. Until Now.
By Kate Lindsay
How Cuff House Created an Inclusive Oasis on Clubhouse
Iman Said and Wynter Taylor on co-founding a leading LGBTQ-focused community on the audio app.
By Kate Lindsay
Shania Twain Is the Gen X Star TikTok Didn’t Know It Needed
Twain joined TikTok to celebrate International Women’s Day—and tease some new music.
By Kate Lindsay
I'm Emotional About My British YouTubers
Zoe Sugg, a beloved YouTuber for nearly a decade, announced her pregnancy over the weekend.
By Kate Lindsay
YouTuber Grace Victory Wakes From Coma, Tweets Her Return
The vlogger was put in a medically induced coma over Christmas.
By Kate Lindsay
Podcaster Kathryn Nicolai Shares Her Secrets for Helping You Sleep
The Nothing Much Happens host and yoga teacher has now published a book.
By Kate Lindsay
The Queen’s Memes: If Palace Intrigue Were YouTube Tea
Dramageddon meets Oprah’s interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
By Kate Lindsay
Everyone’s TikTok ‘Bestie’ TikToshh on Breaking the Viral Sound Barrier
The Atlanta-based mother of seven on her dreams for the future.
By Kate Lindsay
Taylor Nolan No Longer Has a Leg to Stand On
Shocking tweets from the former ‘Bachelor’ contestant, diversity advocate, and therapist have resurfaced.
By Sophie Ross
Is There a Place for Deaf Users In the Audio Boom?
Accessibility is hard to come by for deaf and hard of hearing users on Clubhouse, TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
By Kate Lindsay
Blog, Instagram, and Meme Pioneer Caitlin Covington on Her New Clothing Collection
The face of “Christian Girl Autumn” marks 10 years online and a Pink Lily launch with a preview of life after social media.
By Kate Lindsay
Instagram Accidentally Hid Likes, and It Was a Glimpse of a Better Future
I went back into my archive and restored a bunch of memories I had hidden away.
By Kate Lindsay
Link In Bio Tools: A CreatorScape Deep Dive
How link in bio companies like Linktree will dominate the creator economy in 2021.
By Niel Robertson
Clubhouse Fatigue Is Real. Here’s What to Do About It
Some creators and superusers are stepping back from the app — and rejoining with new personal ground rules.
By Sesali Bowen
Ambience YouTube Might Be the Greatest Content to Come Out of the Pandemic
Meet the ambience creators transporting viewers out of their homes and into the Hogwarts Express to Dunder Mifflin.
By Kate Lindsay
How Top Clubhouse Creators Built Authentic Communities
The app, known for exclusivity (and, sometimes, harassment), has succeeded thanks to its most diverse clubs.
By Sesali Bowen
Sound On: Everything (Cool) You Need to Know About the Audio Boom
Audio creators of every variety are experimenting and finding audiences on platforms new and old, from TikTok to YouTube to (yes) Clubhouse.
By Kate Lindsay
TikTok Sends Songs Up the Charts. But Can It Create Actual Pop Stars?
Creators like Nessa Barrett and LILHUDDY are attempting to prove that Lil Nas X was not a fluke.
By Kate Lindsay
Voice Note Etiquette, Explained by Compulsive Voice Note Texters
Writers Harron Walker, Safy-Hallan Farah, and Morgan Baila insist on voice notes in the group chat. And all chats.
By Kate Lindsay
Does Your Fave Is Problematic’s Creator Owe Anyone an Apology?
A woman named Liat Kaplan has taken credit for a Tumblr that called out celebrities — but she didn’t say she’s sorry to any of them, or us.
By Kate Lindsay
Danielle Bernstein Lands on TikTok With a Resounding Thud
There are hundreds of comments on the controversial designer’s new account, and they’re all scathing.
By Sophie Ross
Starter Packs of NYC Knows Scenesters Better Than They Know Themselves
Sasha, the 24-year-old behind the meme account, talks to us about her creative process and pivoting her platform for the pandemic and Black Lives Matter.
By Kate Lindsay
Reply All Abandons Test Kitchen Series After Host Controversy
“Reply All” was supposed to be the definitive account of the reckoning at “Bon Appetit.” Now it’s facing its own.
By Kate Lindsay
Tricia Wang’s House Was Broken Into While She Was Live on Twitch
Police confirmed the incident at the 404Haven streamer house to nofilter.
By Kate Lindsay
Here’s How 2020 Vision ‘Predicted’ Celebrity Deaths — and Why It’s Calling 2021 Vision a ‘Fraud’
YouTube commenters are freaking out over predictions from a 2017 channel, and a new one that just appeared.
By Kate Lindsay
Beauty influencer Ilianna Ayala on the True Cost of Undervaluing Your Work
The 28-year-old model and Instagram and TikTok influencer has landed deals with Fenty and Ulta.
By Kate Lindsay
Cameo Superfans Recommend the Best Stars on the App
Child actors, reality stars, and cancelled bloggers: Your guide to getting the best Cameo for your buck
By Leah Carroll
Creators Don’t Need to Keep Falling for Fake Feuds
Jojo Siwa and DaBaby aren’t actually feuding. So why are James Charles and Tana Mongeau acting like they are?
By Kate Lindsay
Alicia Kennedy on Fired Juggernaut Editor’s Accusations: ‘I Embody Complexity’
Beejoli Shah was fired from The Juggernaut after accusing Kennedy of misrepresenting her background.
By Kate Lindsay
I Finally Found Out What a David Dobrik Is and I Don’t Want It
The previously beloved YouTuber's history of alleged problematic behavior is being revealed.
By Sophie Ross
We're All Besties Now
The term “besties” has entered the meme discourse thanks to TikTok.
By Kate Lindsay
Daniel Silva Addresses Corey La Barrie Car Accident in New Video
It includes a statement from the La Barrie family’s lawyer that asked for a lesser charge for Silva.
By Kate Lindsay
Black Users Pioneered Clubhouse’s Hottest Trend. White NYU Grads Are Cashing In
The breakout “Shoot Your Shot” room was backed by Slice and covered widely online.
By Kate Lindsay
Ariana Grande Takes ‘Baked Alaska’ Back From the White Supremacist
Baked Alaska, the food, may finally usurp Baked Alaska, the white supremacist.
By Kate Lindsay
Talking With Swiping Up, Your Favorite Influencer’s Favorite Tea Podcast
Ester, Spencer, and Wendy on how they get their tea, making friends with influencers, and covering scandals the *right* way.
By Kate Lindsay
TikTok Content Houses Are Suddenly Collapsing
Former members of Not A Content House and Clubhouse are exposing the same kind of “toxic” management that’s doomed other houses.
By Kate Lindsay
In Case It’s Not Clear: Plagiarizing Tweets Is the Lamest Thing Ever
“Summer House” star Hannah Berner appears to have a history of plagiarizing her tweets as a comedian.
By Sophie Ross
Where Our Armie Hammer Obsession Went Wrong
Fixating on whatever shocking details might come next does a disservice to the initial accusations.
By Kate Lindsay
Biden Saves TikTok From the Clutches of Walmart and Oracle (for Now)
The National Security Council plans to review the case in “the coming months.”
By Kate Lindsay
Family and Followers Remember 18-Year-Old TikTok Star Dazhariaa Following Her Death
The death of Dazhariaa Quint Noyes, known as Dee, was confirmed by her mother and father in social media posts.
By Kate Lindsay
This Frontline Doctor Shared the Story of Her Miscarriage. Anti-Vaxxers Turned It Into Fake News
Dr. Michelle Rockwell, who combats misinformation for her 27,000 Instagram followers, was targeted by false social media posts.
By Kate Lindsay
Baby Brand Accused of Appropriation May Also Have a Trump Problem
After Solly Baby’s new carrier was criticized, a baby safety expert exposed troubling posts from one of the company’s instructors.
By Kate Lindsay
Ivanka Trump Joins the Miami Influencer Scene With Arielle Charnas
Trump is apparently hanging out with Charnas and her cousin Candice Miller around the luxury Miami condos where all three supposedly live.
By Kate Lindsay
The Rise of the ‘Shitshow’ Selfie
Women are bonding online over photos that emphasize “life bursting forth.”
By Leah Carroll
The Newest TikTok Hit Is Giving Everyone ‘Just Dance’ Flashbacks
The 1978 song “Rasputin” has arrived on TikTok by way of 2010 Wii game “Just Dance 2.”
By Kate Lindsay
This Season of The Bachelor Just Feels … Yucky
This season introduced the first Black bachelor — and some of the show’s most awful contestants to date.
By Sophie Ross
ESPN Analyst Mina Kimes on Football, Twitter, and Learning to Interrupt Men on TV
A conversation between Kimes and Natalie Weiner, a fellow journalist, Seahawks fan, and heavy Twitter user.
By Natalie Weiner
Don’t Waste Your Attention on Chrissy Teigen's Tweets
Direct your anger away from someone with good intentions executing them clumsily toward people with bad intentions executing them effectively.
By Kate Lindsay
Family Finance Vloggers Cullen & Katie Criticized for PPP Loan
Fans following their journey paying off a large debt say they feel betrayed.
By Kate Lindsay
Gen Z Is Crashing the Servers of the Hot New App, Hive
TikTok users are obsessed with the app, which combines the best of Instagram, Twitter, and … MySpace?
By Kate Lindsay
Perverts Are Ruining the Silhouette Challenge
Tutorials for how to expose participants’ sometimes-naked bodies are still up on YouTube.
By Kate Lindsay
Hannah Stocking Reportedly ‘Taking It Slow’ After Ondreaz Lopez Scandal
BFF Lele Pons shed some light on the situation to The Hollywood Fix.
By Kate Lindsay
Justice for the Influencer Who Changed the Hollywood Sign To ‘Hollyboob’
Julia Rose is the hero we didn’t know we needed.
By Kate Lindsay
Brands on Instagram Need to Get a Room
Brands are taking over the comments and sucking out the human nature of Instagram.
By Kate Lindsay
Sephora Drops MAGA Makeup Influencer Amanda Ensing
Ensing is now encouraging her followers to boycott the brand.
By Kate Lindsay
Rep for Ondreaz Lopez Calls Sexual Assault Claim a ‘Shakedown’
A source close to the matter says that there is no lawsuit in the works.
By Kate Lindsay
TikTok’s Steamy New Trend, the #SilhouetteChallenge, Pairs Doja Cat With Paul Anka
“Put Your Head on My Shoulder” has a new Doja Cat remix on TikTok.
By Kate Lindsay
Will Danielle Bernstein Ever Take Accountability for Her Mess?
A new article alleges that Bernstein steals designs from small businesses for her brand, WeWoreWhat.
By Sophie Ross
Micro Going Macro: The Instagram Influencers Defining 2021
Meet 15 creators who are knocking down old ideas about what it means to be an Instagram star.
By Kate Lindsay
Micro Going Macro: Ella Snyder on Photography, Modeling, and Growing Up on YouTube
“I always wanted to be a model but I never really thought that I could be, as a trans person,” says Snyder, who’s now working on a book of photography.
By Kate Lindsay
Micro Going Macro: JC Dombrowski, the Science-Based Beauty Influencer With Amazing Sea Facts
JC Dombrowski debunks skincare myths on TikTok with the help of science.
By Kate Lindsay
Micro Going Macro: How Sydney Blaylock Roller Skated to the Top
The accidental Instagram influencer has helped put skating and its importance to Black communities on the map.
By Sesali Bowen
‘Walking While Trans’ Law May Fall in New York, But Legal Discrimination Persists
New bills in Alabama, Kentucky, and Idaho aiming to roll trans rights even further back.
By Leah Carroll
Jess Marciante Talks About Living Rent Free on Your For You Page
The TikTokker tells us about becoming a new type of celebrity thanks to the “stitch” feature.
By Kate Lindsay
Alison Roman Launches Comeback With YouTube Series ‘Home Movies’
Alison Roman has returned to video after leaving The New York Times following the Chrissy Teigen controversy last year.
By Kate Lindsay
Tana Mongeau Livestreamed an Upsetting Phone Call With Claudia Conway
Mongeau went live on Instagram to share an argument between Claudia and her mother, Kellyanne Conway.
By Kate Lindsay
The Latest Pandemic-Era Instagram Trend Might Be the Last
There’s a solution for ‘grammers pained by pandemic parties and Australia’s post-Covid comeback.
By Kate Lindsay
‘That Blonde Girl’ Speaks, and Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Drivers License’ Goes Ultra-viral
Sabrina Carpenter, James Charles, and Tayler Holder prove the TikTok hit is about more than just the lyrics.
By Kate Lindsay
Taking Cara Babies' Trump Donations and 'Awful' Advice: Parents and Experts Weigh In
Infant sleep guru Cara Dumaplin has built her career on female empowerment and body positivity -- but her political leanings tell a different story.
By Leah Carroll
This ‘Summer House’ Situation Is Extremely Disappointing
Star Paige DeSorbo’s racist remark ignites a scandal before the Bravo show's newest season even airs.
By Sophie Ross
Olivia Jade Is Back, and She Really Hopes You’re Not Mad
The princess of the college admissions scandal has finally returned to vlogging.
By Kate Lindsay
How Kimani Moore Launches Music Stars Online
The entertainment and A&R executive on finding global talent online and plans for an app to empower artists.
By Kate Lindsay
America Has a Fresh Start. Your Social Media Feed Should, Too
How to undo four years of doomscrolling and cleanse your social media feed for a brighter future.
By Kate Lindsay
Inauguration Poet Amanda Gorman Is a Must-Follow on Instagram and Twitter
Gorman, the breakout star of Joe Biden’s inauguration, is gaining thousands of followers a minute after her reading of “The Hill We Climb.”
By Kate Lindsay
What’s Happening to the First Generation of YouTube Creators?
Shane Dawson, Ingrid Nilsen, Jenna Marbles and many others have burned out, moved on, or had controversy catch up with them. What’s an OG fan to do?
By Kate Lindsay
Man Repeller Fans Keep the Community Alive on Instagram
Grace Avery and Siân Samuel founded Old Man Repeller to preserve the playful ethos of the original site as it came to a sudden and controversial end.
By Greta Rainbow
Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion Turbocharge Ariana Grande's '34+35' for TikTok
The new “34+35” lyrics are a wink to the song going viral on TikTok and internet culture more generally.
By Kate Lindsay
Jay Alvarrez Denies Leaking Coconut Oil Sex Tape Featuring Sveta Bilyalova
Bilyalova says she was blackmailed through an anonymous number.
By Kate Lindsay
If I See One More Person Defending Armie Hammer ...
The actor is at the center of the biggest, most disturbing celebrity scandal in recent memory. Plus: Bella Thorn’s OnlyFans backlash and Kendall Jenner’s face.
By Sophie Ross
Meet the Producer Behind Kamala Harris’s Viral Fancams
After a turn at BuzzFeed, Running Mate Digital Producer Yessica Hernandez-Cruz helped translate Kamala Harris for the internet.
By Kate Lindsay
TikTok’s Resolutions: Safety for Minors, Success for Black Creators
TikTok announced two major updates for 2021.
By Kate Lindsay
Sex Workers Are Getting Deplatformed, Too
Some are wringing their hands over Trump bans. Meanwhile, sex workers are being kicked off Instagram and TikTok en masse.
By Kate Lindsay
One Simple Way to Use Facebook for Good
Polarization has flourished on the platform. But you can also log in to support sustainability, food security, and ethical consumerism.
By Leah Carroll
How a Sea Shanty Took Over TikTok: Viral Singers on the Song’s Appeal
“Soon May The Wellerman Come” is an 1800s sea shanty. How did it end up captivating 2021 TikTok?
By Kate Lindsay
Daniel Silva Attempts to Clarify ‘Misunderstanding’ About Corey La Barrie’s Death in Crash
Legal documents filed on Silva’s behalf blame La Barrie for his own death in an accident in which Silva was driving.
By Kate Lindsay
Is It Funny That Donald Trump Got Kicked Off Twitter?
A year of memes has desensitized me to the biggest political crisis in generations.
By Kate Lindsay
Yung Baby Tate's 'I Am' Is Helping TikTok Manifest a Better 2021
“I am healthy, I am wealthy, I am rich,” Yung Baby Tate declares with the help of Flo Milli.
By Kate Lindsay
Noah Beck Defends 'Necessary' TikTok Star Bahamas Getaway
Charli D’Amelio and Dixie D’Amelio are among creators who vacationed in the Bahamas despite LA's lockdown.
By Kate Lindsay
Tony Lopez, Hype House Founders Sued for Sexual Battery and Negligence
Two anonymous underage girls accuse the TikTok star of attempting to coerce them into unlawful sexual encounters.
By Kate Lindsay
Influencers Who Spoke Out Against the MAGA Mob Discuss the Others Who Stayed Silent
“Every time someone decides not to call out this type of behavior, they play a role in encouraging the type of behavior that happened in D.C. yesterday.”
By Kate Lindsay
How Ingrid Nilsen Pivoted From YouTuber to … Candlemaker?
Ingrid Nilsen had over three million subscribers when she retired from influencer life in the summer of 2020. Last fall she reemerged for the next phase.
By Kate Lindsay
Here’s How to Support Democracy Right Now
The Black activists key in delivering Georgia to the Democrats offer the starkest possible contrast with the MAGA mob in Washington D.C.
By Leah Carroll
No, a Missing Teen Was Not Just Found on TikTok
Users swarmed a TikTok account belonging to a teen they said resembled Karlie Lain Gusé, who went missing in 2018.
By Kate Lindsay
The Bean That Broke Twitter’s Back
Twitter has incentivized a monotonous and damaging pattern.
By Kate Lindsay
Fitness Influencer Cheyann Shaw, 27, Dies After Long Battle With Cancer
The creator, who candidly documented her experience with the disease, announced in January of last year that her cancer had returned after a remission.
By Kate Lindsay
An Instagram Account Shaming Pandemic Partiers Has Ignited a ‘Gay Civil War’
Zack Ford and The LA Basics weigh in on the controversy.
By Kate Lindsay
Family Blogging Community Remembers Emily Mitchell, Who Died While Pregnant at 36
Emily Mitchell passed away “unexpectedly” the morning of December 22.
By Kate Lindsay
Dissecting Hilaria Baldwin’s Bizarre New York Times Interview
A deep dive into the final scandal of 2020.
By Sophie Ross
How 'Glee' Became the Go-To Meme of 2020
Five years after its final episode, the Ryan Murphy series found new life on Twitter and TikTok.
By Sarah Midkiff
A Karen Lunging at a Black Boy Warrants More Than a Hashtag
Yet another video of a white woman meltdown has gone viral. Plus: Women in Saudi Arabia are facing jail time fighting for the right to drive.
By Leah Carroll
The Media Is Not To Blame For Hilaria Baldwin's Spanish Debacle
Hilaria and Alec Baldwin’s ominous Instagram videos try to use the media as a scapegoat.
By Kate Lindsay
Where Has Myka Stauffer Been?
Plus: Influencer Laura Elizabeth botches a clothing drop and Nick Minaj fans swarm YouTuber Acacia Kersey.
By Sophie Ross
Shopping Small Is Big This Year. So Is Berating Small Businesses
A global pandemic, defunded postal service, and appetite for online shopping. What could go wrong?
By Marshall Bright
Why So Many Influencers Are Suddenly Asking What Photos You Want to See
A new drive for engagement has created a wave of long Instagram Stories featuring throwback photos.
By Marshall Bright
Nat and Elasia on How TikTok Room Gained 1 Million Followers in Six Months
Six months after our first interview, the teen TikTok Room creators talk about their fans and enemies, and balancing the 24/7 tea cycle with school.
By Kate Lindsay
Who to Follow for the Real Story on Martin Shkreli
The Pharma Bro went viral again after a writer confessed to Elle magazine that she fell in love with him. Plus: The Internet obsesses over a too-small stimulus.
By Leah Carroll
Kate Lindsay Shares Her Best (and Worst) of the Internet, 2020
This year, nofilter’s News Editor loved beveraginos, mommy bloggers who fell in love, an Instagram account righting racism in the influencer industry, and more.
By Kate Lindsay
Taylor Lorenz Shares Her Best (and Worst) of the Internet, 2020
This year, the New York Times writer loved giant skeletons, TikTok romcoms, long noodles, and more.
By Taylor Lorenz
Nick Catucci Shares His Best (and Worst) of the Internet, 2020
This year, the nofilter Editor In Chief loved Instagram dumps, Chrissy Chlapecka, and 1980s Deadheads.
By Nick Catucci
Pamela Zapata Shares Her Best (and Worst) of the Internet, 2020
This year, the Society Eighteen founder loved AOC, Kamala Harris videos, and memes that were a little too real.
By Pamela Zapata
How Blogger Medina Grillo Pioneered the 'Ad Break' on Instagram Stories
The DIY blogger’s “ad break” technique has spread to influencers all over the world.
By Kate Lindsay
How Tom Phillips Turned His Instagram Photography Into a Partnership With Starbucks
The photographer and new dad gives his tips getting the attention of brands and building relationships with followers.
By Kate Lindsay
Why Are Black Women Influencers Attacked for Flaunting Luxury?
In debates about materialism, Black women bear the brunt of critics’ moral and ethical judgements. Here, influencers explain how they’re pushing back.
By Sesali Bowen
Halle Burns on Balancing TikTok and YouTube Stardom With College Life
Burns has picked up 500,000 more TikTok followers, big-time brand deals, and a manager since our last interview.
By Kate Lindsay
Petaluma Police Shut Down Katie Sorensen’s Viral Kidnapping Story
“The investigation has produced no evidence or witnesses corroborating the account.”
By Kate Lindsay
Dixie D’Amelio Is Still Proudly Rude, This Time to Her Boyfriend Noah Beck
Plus: Perez Hilton gets kicked off TikTok (finally!) and Arielle Charnas holds an all-white “Motherhood Panel” (again!!).
By Sophie Ross
Lizzo Didn’t Deserve the Detox Backlash. Influencers Shouldn’t Be Policed, Either
Celebrities and influencers are no longer allowed to be vulnerable or susceptible to the same bullshit that everyone else is.
By Sesali Bowen
Jack Settleman Shares His Best (and Worst) of the Internet, 2020
This year, the Snapchat star loved the Arizona Cardinals, customized phone wallpaper, Jason Derulo, and more.
By Jack Settleman
Allie Jones Shares Her Best of the Internet, 2020
This year, the Gossip Time writer loved Ana de Armas, Mariah Carey, and 2005 Hilary Duff.
By Allie Jones
Sesali Bowen Shares Her Best (and Worst) of the Internet, 2020
This year, the writer, podcaster, and upcoming author loved the Gucci vs. Jeezy Verzuz battle, Jacie’s first pedicure, and Neva Forget’s nostalgia.
By Sesali Bowen
How the Internet Rallied Around a Paramedic After Her OnlyFans Was Exposed
Plus: Kim Kardashian and Ayanna Pressley support an urgent cause, and hit show ‘Big Sky’ comes in for criticism.
By Leah Carroll
Sasha Obama: The First Social Media Superstar Without a Single Account
The younger Obama daughter keeps trending for her cameos on friends’ TikToks and leaked photos on Twitter.
By Kate Lindsay
Alana Lintao Shares Her Best (and Worst) of the Internet, 2020
This year, the TikTok star loved Kylie Jenner and Stormi, Charli D'Amelio and Maddie Ziegler, JoJo Siwa, and more.
By Alana Lintao
Brooke Berry Shares Her Best (and Worst) of the Internet, 2020
This year, the VidCon senior social media manager loved Chrissy Teigen and Chris Klemens, Flossy Baby, tweets by Twitter, and more.
By Brooke Berry
Rebecca Jennings Shares Her Best (and Worst) of the Internet, 2020
This year, the Vox internet culture reporter loved Chili’s emails, beefs with plants, a hot bartender, and more.
By Rebecca Jennings
How Serena Fucking Kerrigan Reinvented the Dating Show
The creator and host of the Instagram Live series “Let’s Fucking Date” shares her secrets on dating, brand-building, and how she came up with that middle name.
By Sesali Bowen
Meet the TikTok Star Taking On Every ‘Great British Baking Show’ Technical Challenge
Allie Alexander pivoted from acting to baking on TikTok when the pandemic hit.
By Kate Lindsay
Why No One Seems to Believe This Mom’s Viral Story That a Couple Tried to Kidnap Her Kids
The rise of QAnon conspiracies is one reason. A press release from the local police is another.
By Kate Lindsay
The Chaotic Breakdown of ‘Frenemies,’ 2020's Messiest Podcast
After just over two months sparring with Ethan Klein, Trisha Paytas may be done for good with the dramatic podcast.
By Kate Lindsay
Dixie D’Amelio’s TikTok Is Restored After Apparent Hacking
The older D’Amelio sister appears to have FaceTimed with her hacker during the debacle.
By Kate Lindsay
Mom Blogger Chris C. Wise On Pitching Yourself To Brands and Creating For TikTok
Chris C. Wise runs a successful blog and YouTube channel about motherhood and style.
By Kate Lindsay
Invisible Narratives Is The Hollywood Studio Casting Influencers As … Themselves
FaZe Rug and Larray are two of the latest internet stars to land feature-length films with Invisible Narratives.
By Kate Lindsay
Does Taylor Swift Want to Be a Tradwife?
Taylor Swift just dropped a new album, “Evermore,” and a music video video that evokes the tradwife Instagram trend.
By Kate Lindsay
How I Made My ‘Day In the Life’ TikTok Video
TikTok may not be for vlogging, but “day in my life” videos have recently taken off on the app.
By Kate Lindsay
Something Navy Customers Aren’t Happy!
Plus: Olivia Jade’s meaningless apology and Addison Rae’s cursed new movie.
By Sophie Ross
Facebook and Instagram Might Be About To Break Up
The FTC is suing Facebook for illegal monopolization.
By Kate Lindsay
Remembering Catie Warren: Readers Mourn Blogger Who Wrote Humor, Politics, and More
Caitlin Warren Archer passed away on November 15 of undisclosed causes.
By Kate Lindsay
Olivia Jade Launches Her Apology Tour on Red Table Talk
Jada Pinkett-Smith, Willow Smith, and Adrienne Banfield-Norris interview Jade about her parents' imprisonment and the college admissions scandal.
By Kate Lindsay
Jeffree Star Allegedly Paid Hush Money to Accuser
Leaked documents appear to show Gage Arthur, who accused Star of sexual assault, accepting $45,000 in exchange for recanting his story.
By Kate Lindsay
Pulled From PornHub, a Leaked Sex Tape Spreads on TikTok
Or, why people on TikTok are now obsessed with coconut oil.
By Kate Lindsay
Hunter Harris, Substack’s Latest Star Recruit, Takes the Newsletter Boom in a New Direction
Harris negotiated for significant resources to launch Hung Up.
By Kate Lindsay
Gabi DeMartino Posts Apology as Sister Distances Herself
The YouTuber initially brushed off claims that she posted child pornography.
By Kate Lindsay
The 'Call Her Daddy' Fanbase Has Turned on Alex Cooper
Plus: Gabi DeMartino’s OnlyFans deactivation and Scott Disick’s new 19-year-old girlfriend.
By Sophie Ross
Is TikTok Becoming YouTube?
It appears the app is testing a new feature that allows for longer videos.
By Kate Lindsay
A TikTok Song About Wolves Has Ignited Furry Drama
WolfTok is all the rage, but it comes at the expense of its furry creators.
By Kate Lindsay
How I Finally Fell Out of Love With My Tradwife
A COVID-denying Instagram tradwife has ruined my favorite pandemic coping mechanism.
By Kate Lindsay
Meet the Master of Christmas Porch Displays, a New Instagram Craze
Margaret Valley Landscaping is the mastermind behind Jillian Harris and The Birds Papaya’s festive Instagram displays.
By Kate Lindsay
Alexis Sharkey's Instagram Is Littered With Conspiracy Theories About Her Death
Followers have turned the late influencer’s Instagram comments into their own true crime message board.
By Kate Lindsay
More People Need to Know About This Digital Advent Calendar
Illustrator Jacquie Lawson has been making an advent calendar online for the past 11 years.
By Kate Lindsay
MuslimThicc’s Zahra Is About to Graduate. Will She Stick With TikTok Stardom?
The 21-year-old is nearing 3 million followers on TikTok, and next semester, she gets her degree. Then what?
By Kate Lindsay
Melania Trump's Beautiful Christmas Decorations Mark the End of an Internet Era
The First Lady who once gave us blood-red trees and nuclear winter vibes has pivoted to good taste and not giving a f*ck.
By Leah Carroll
Ex-Mormons Are Flocking to TikTok to Tell Their Stories
TikTok's ex-Mormons have over 120 million views, and plenty of mutual support for lapsed members.
By Paige Skinner
Popular ‘COVID Influencers’ Have Started Flouting Their Own Advice
Laurel Bristow and Dr. Mike coached hundreds of thousands of people through the pandemic, who now feel “slapped in the face” by their recent risky behavior.
By Kate Lindsay
A Six-Year-Old Is Already Generation Alpha’s Biggest Star
With 69 million subscribers, Diana beats out Dude Perfect, Mr. Beast, and even Justin Bieber.
By Kate Lindsay
Creators Explain How a 'Ratatouille' Musical Took Over TikTok
Tracing the viral fan-made TikTok “Ratatouille” musical from its first song all the way to Pixar itself.
By Sarah Midkiff
Brooke Berry Helped Bring VidCon To Life After the Pandemic Shut Everything Down
The voice behind VidCon’s social media tells us about adapting the convention to a virtual world.
By Kate Lindsay
The Outlaw Country Music Journalists Showing Nashville Tough Love
Marissa R. Moss and Natalie Weiner’s newsletter Don’t Rock the Inbox blazes a new path for country coverage.
By Megan Buerger
Cooking YouTuber Bird Martinez In ICU After Being Stabbed In Home
Bird’s arms and legs and now paralyzed as a result of the attack.
By Kate Lindsay
The Advice Pamela Zapata Gives Her Clients About Rates, Negotiation, and Diversity
Zapata, founder of Society Eighteen, has connected over 20 multicultural and multiethnic content creators with brands like Sephora, Google, and Dove.
By Kate Lindsay
The Mormon Church Is Activating Its Legions of Mommy Bloggers
Mormon bloggers have a combined millions of followers, and the church is taking advantage.
By Kate Lindsay
Snapchat Will Now Pay Creators With New 'Spotlight' Feature
They’ve dedicated $1 million per day to distribute to creators.
By Kate Lindsay
YouTube Yoga Teacher Lesley Fightmaster Has Died
Lesley Fightmaster’s husband announced her death in a posthumous YouTube video.
By Kate Lindsay
Influencer Michelle Ronay on Founding an Agency and Pushing Back Against Brands
Michelle Ronay gained a following for her “healthy mom” style, and turned her influencing work into its own agency.
By Kate Lindsay
The Charli D’Amelio Drama Just Exploded
James Charles, Trisha Paytas, Jeffree Star, and other huge internet stars have gotten involved.
By Kate Lindsay
Lurking on the Internet Is Ryan Broderick's Full Time Job
The former Buzzfeed writer’s Garbage Day newsletter explores some of the most fascinating (and ridiculous) corners of the internet.
By Kate Lindsay
Influencers Are Passing the Batons to Their Kids
Everleigh LaBrant’s new TikTok account is following in her YouTuber parents footsteps.
By Kate Lindsay
Cazzie David’s New Book Is Getting Dunked On
Plus: Charli D’Amelio loses 1 million followers, Lisa Rinna (maybe) spills tea on her daughters
By Sophie Ross
Will the D’Amelio Family Reality Show Be … Good?
If their upcoming show is anything like their latest YouTube video, America may just tune out.
By Kate Lindsay
All These New Social Media Features Are Taking a Toll On Influencers
As Instagram and Twitter expand, “It can be so overwhelming that it feels easier not to create anything at all.”
By Kate Lindsay
Unicole Unicron Is the Digital Cult Leader 2020 Deserves
Instagram user Unicole Unicron preaches the teachings of Unicult to their 15,000 followers.
By Arianna Scavone
Barstool Sports Has Come for TikTok
The premier bro site has always found ways to piggyback on new kinds of internet stardom.
By Kate Lindsay
Jen Hatmaker Criticizes Cruel 'Interlopers' In Divorce Announcement
Self-help influencer Jen Hatmaker later confirmed that she signed some "final paperwork" for her divorce.
By Kate Lindsay
They Dunked on Thousands of Trump Tweets. What Will They Do Now?
Heidi Krassenstein and Murray Lipp told us what their post-Trump tweets will look like.
By Kate Lindsay
Twitter Just Rolled Out Its Own Take on Stories
There’s finally a place for people to post their candid, uninformed opinions on Twitter.
By Kate Lindsay
How Orion Carloto Redefined Poetry for Gen Z
The YouTuber and influencer connects with her followers through the “hidden moments” in her poetry.
By Kate Lindsay
Where to Find the Young Biden and Harris Family Members Online
From Instagram to Twitter to TikTok, we’re about to get a look inside the White House like never before.
By Kate Lindsay
We've Entered a New, Messier Era of Storytime Videos
YouTuber HeyParis says popular creator Mar ripped off her story.
By Kate Lindsay
Here’s What Creators Are Saying About Instagram's Big Update
Some creators are complaining that Instagram’s redesign is bad for users.
By Kate Lindsay
YouTuber Ken Walker Allegedly Caught on Camera Cheating on Fiancée
Ken Walker and De’arra Taylor have over six million subscribers to their couple YouTube channel.
By Kate Lindsay
Some Serious Tradwife Drama Is Happening on Instagram
You can sell all the ... all the Instagram-worthy baby blankets in the world … but at the end of the day, your soul is just as dark as your business practices.”
By Kate Lindsay
Caroline Calloway’s New Art, Something Navy x Hillary Duff, and More Influencer Controversies
Welcome to Straight Up With Sophie, a new weekly column in which Sophie Ross explains three controversies currently unfolding online.
By Sophie Ross
What Does a Joe Biden Presidency Mean for TikTok?
Joe Biden will pick up where Trump left off, which appears to be in the middle of nowhere.
By Kate Lindsay
How the Style Blogger Index Proved That Not Every Influencer Is Sample Size
Talking with Gabbie Nirenburg about her fast-growing public database of blogger sizes and styles.
By Kate Lindsay
POV: Emma Norton Teaches You How to Make a Viral TikTok
Norton reveals how fake gore, elaborate costumes, and seven hours of make-up go into her TikTok POVs.
By Kate Lindsay
No, Emma Chamberlain Is Not Republican. But the D’Amelio Dad Is!
Emma Chamberlain deleted her Twitter account after “made-up facts” about her went viral.
By Kate Lindsay
A Viral ‘Aunt’ Soothed People’s Anxiety on TikTok—Then She Endorsed Trump
"Honestly I’m extremely devastated by the entire thing," Fago tells us.
By Kate Lindsay
A History of Ariana Grande's Beef With TikTokkers
Despite Ariana Grande’s huge Gen Z fanbase, the singer has never quite warmed to TikTok.
By Kate Lindsay
The 2020 Election Is Getting The Fancam Treatment
Instead of celebrating with parties, voters are making memes and fancams.
By Kate Lindsay
QAnon Is as Confused About the Election as Everyone Else
With Trump’s victory in question, QAnon is forced to reckon with itself.
By Kate Lindsay
Quit Doomscrolling and Log Onto Pinterest
An ode to the only app free from post-election stress.
By Kate Lindsay
The Best (and Worst) of the Election Day Internet
Everything you need to know and nothing you don't about what happened on the internet on Election Day.
By Safy-Hallan Farah
How Extremely Online People Are Coping With the Election
What to do if you can’t just log off.
By Kate Lindsay
Tayler Holder Accused Of Profiting Off YouTuber's Death
Tayler Holder’s merch uses the same slogan as that of late YouTuber Corey La Barrie.
By Kate Lindsay
Three TikTok Stars Just Sued Donald Trump — and Won
Cosette Rinab, Doug Marland, and Alec Chambers convinced a judge to block the November 12 ban.
By Kate Lindsay
Inside The Vault, a TikTok House Where Everyone Is the Life of the Party
The Vault answered our new In The House survey, dishing on what happens when a bunch of TikTokkers become roommates.
By Kate Lindsay
My Week Using Facebook Like It’s Still 2010
Is Facebook too far gone, or can it still be used the way it was supposed to be 10 years ago?
By Kate Lindsay
Fun Fact, Actually Really Fun Fact: We Talked to Teala Dunn
The longtime YouTuber and viral TikTokker still can’t swim, but she has bigger and better things planned.
By Kate Lindsay
The App Getting Me Through Election Season Is … Nextdoor?
How Nextdoor (briefly) transcended its reputation as a platform for passive-aggressive white gentrifiers to gossip.
By Maya Kosoff
Trump Is Imitating Logan Paul, and It’s Working
Donald Trump’s last-ditch YouTube strategy involves catering to Facebook moms and bored teens on YouTube.
By Kate Lindsay
NurseLifeRN Creator Shares Hopeful Message Amid Cancer Diagnosis
Ebi, recently absent from Instagram, says he has been diagnosed with leukemia
By Kate Lindsay
Kim Kardashian Has Achieved Peak Pandemic Backlash
Kim Kardashian’s private island friends and family vacation may be the last straw for her quarantined audience.
By Kate Lindsay
The Repeller Shutdown Is Pretty Messy
After ten years, Leandra Cohen announced the end of what was once Man Repeller with just five sentences.
By Kate Lindsay
What’s the Deal With Diplo and the TikTokker Living In His House?
Popular creator Quenlin Blackwell revealed on TikTok that she’s living with the 41-year-old DJ.
By Kate Lindsay
Alison Roman Is Reportedly Pivoting (Back) to Restaurants
The cookbook influencer apparently purchased a restaurant in upstate New York.
By Kate Lindsay
For One Shining Moment, Sasha Obama Was a TikTok Star
The 19-year-old daughter of Barack Obama was spotted in a number of her friend’s TikTok videos.
By Kate Lindsay
The ‘Sugar Baby’ Influencer Featured In ‘Borat’ 2 Claims She Was Just Acting
Macy Chanel talked to us about her much buzzed-about appearance in 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.'
By Kate Lindsay
Millennial or Gen Z? Two 1995 Babies Debate the Better Generation
Why two women born in 1995 identify as totally different generations.
By Kate Lindsay
HairByChrissy, Notorious Influencer Hairstylist, Is Getting Attacked On TikTok
Habit Salon’s Covid practices have been criticized since the summer.
By Kate Lindsay
Let Halle Burns Make You a Soothing Snack On TikTok
"I don't really want to start monetizing. It's easy to make something that used to be really enjoyable kind of cheesy."
By Kate Lindsay
Collin Kartchner, Who Advocated Against Social Media for Kids, Has Died at Age 40
A GoFundMe for Kartchner’s wife and their four children has already raised almost its entire goal.
By Kate Lindsay
The Real Story Behind TikTok’s Dancing Llama
This dancing llama has over 7 million likes on TikTok.
By Kate Lindsay
For Allie Jones, It's Always Gossip Time Somewhere
The former Gawker writer and The Cut gossip columnist has taken her inimitable celebrity musings to Substack.
By Kate Lindsay
Here’s What Arielle Charnas Did While Her Instagram Was Private
After a summer of controversies, Charnas has made her Instagram public again. Here’s what was happening behind the scenes.
By Kate Lindsay
AOC and Pokimane's Twitch Stream Was A Smash Success
AOC and the Biden campaign’s embrace of Among Us and Animal Crossing proves how digital this election season has become.
By Kate Lindsay
Here’s What Happens When You Track Down Your Online Harassers
Three journalists on how they used their skills to expose trolls—and what happened next.
By Sarah Midkiff
Maybe Leave ‘That Balloon Girl’ Alone?
Kelsey Onstott, who goes by That Balloon Girl, accidentally created a viral challenge that has people tearing apart her business.
By Kate Lindsay
Is Jack Settleman the First True Snapchat Star?
Snapchat’s new creator profiles mark a new era—for both the app and creator Jack Settleman.
By Kate Lindsay
Why The Ace Family's YouTube Blunder Is So Hard To Watch
YouTuber Catherine Paiz mistakenly uploaded an unedited clip of an argument with her husband, Austin McBroom, prompting accusations of abuse.
By Kate Lindsay
The King of TikTok's Hilarious Laptop Impressions
Despite TikTok's flashy effects, users like @broiled_crawfish have earned over 100K followers keeping things old-school (and silly).
By Paige Skinner
Amazon Live, Natural Skincare, and Essential Oils: Your influence.co Campaign Roundup
Here’s a sampling of some of the most fun campaigns currently available on influence.co
By Kate Lindsay
Latest TikTok Trend: Long Lines to Vote Early
Don’t let the long lines deter you from voting—just make a TikTok while you’re waiting!
By Kate Lindsay
Screw It, I’m Going Full Tradwife
Homesteading influencers promise an escape from the turmoil of 2020.
By Kate Lindsay
How TikTok Flipped a Macho Brantley Gilbert Track Into a Subversive Hit
@TheJohnnyCheese helped turn the song into a viral TikTok trend, and says his videos even convinced users to stop supporting Trump.
By Paige Skinner
Medical Influencers Up In Arms After ‘Insensitive’ Figs Ad
Doctors are calling an ad for the scrubs company sexist, and Figs Ambassadors are being asked to answer for it.
By Kate Lindsay
Revolve Quietly Hosts Influencer Getaway During Pandemic
Revolve, known for its swanky influencer trips, appears to have resumed the practice even with the Covid-19 pandemic still raging.
By Kate Lindsay
This Volunteer Army Reps Joe Biden on TikTok. And Instagram. And Reddit ...
The Biden Coalition and TikTokForBiden, which boasts creators like Claudia Conway and Jackie James as members, make up the “Joe Biden side” of TikTok.
By Kate Lindsay
YouTube Finally Terminates Alt-Right Troll's Account After Anti-Mask Videos
Notorious user “Baked Alaska” was confronted by the police in a YouTube video in which he refuses to wear a mask.
By Kathryn Lindsay
Multi-level Marketers Are Targeting Wannabe Influencers. Some Recruits Are Fighting Back
Meet the community of YouTubers and TikTokkers warning women about the MLMs looking to exploit their networks
By Jessica Klein
The Best ‘Spoopy’ Memes to Prep for Halloween
It’s been a week. Relax with these seasonal memes that won’t keep you up at night.
By Marshall Bright
How Fitness Influencer Brittany Noelle Gets Equal Pay and Holds Brands Accountable
Noelle is leveraging 50,000 Instagram followers on Instagram to fight for equality for herself and others.
By Kate Lindsay
Will Influencers Make Any Difference This Election?
Some experts predicted social media stars would help swing the presidential race. It’s seeming more and more like they were wrong.
By Marshall Bright
We Can Do Better Than Memes About Mike Pence’s Fly
The jokes practically wrote themselves. It’s because we’ve all seen them before.
By Marshall Bright
Uh Oh: Slack Is Getting Stories Now, Too
If work is going to feel more and more like social media, the future looks bleak.
By Marshall Bright
Meet the Creator Who Made Le Creuset Hot on TikTok
Avery Abelhouzen's love of status enamelware is resonating with other Gen Zers.
By Marshall Bright
One Karen to Rule Them All
Welcome to the new Karen Industrial Complex, as exhaustively chronicled on The Daily Dot.
By Marshall Bright
Etsy Might Actually Be the Perfect Platform for QAnon
The retail platform has announced it will pull all products related to the far-right conspiracy off their site.
By Marshall Bright
How LushPins Came Up With Earrings for Hijab-Wearers — and Won the Internet’s Heart
Fatini Zamri’s story of launching her own company resonated with viewers globally. But her viral post is only part of the story.
By Marshall Bright
Where Does Claudia Conway Go From Here?
She’s at the center of the biggest story of the year, reporting truths you won’t hear anywhere else. But what happens when the cameras go away?
By Marshall Bright
YouTube Roasted Its Creators for … YouTube’s Algorithm
In a since-deleted tweet, YouTube poked fun at the long-winded videos it has rewarded.
By Marshall Bright
Has TikTok Hit a Celebrity Tipping Point?
A viral TikTok combined longboarding, cranberry juice, and Fleetwood Mac. And then Mick Fleetwood responded...
By Marshall Bright
Meet the Indie Rocker Channeling Mister Rogers on TikTok
Mister Rogers lives on in spirit (and TikTok) thanks to Sky McKee from the band Super Whatevr
By Kate Lindsay
Makeup Testers, Fitness Ambassadors, and Bearded Men: Your influence.co Campaign Roundup
Here’s a sampling of some of the most fun campaigns currently available on influence.co
By Kate Lindsay
Why Is It So Hard to Accept That Trump Has Covid-19?
Not every conspiracy theory comes from QAnon.
By Kate Lindsay
Is This Finally The End of Jeffree Star’s Celebrity?
The YouTuber has only gained popularity over the years, despite his many scandals, but a damning new report might just be his breaking point.
By Kate Lindsay
Chrissy Teigen Bravely Shares Details of Her Miscarriage, and QAnon Rushes In
The model and chef revealed on social media that she lost her third child to pregnancy complications.
By Kate Lindsay
Viva Pictures Wants To Turn Influencers Into Hollywood Stars
The distribution company has worked with TikTok creators Charli D’Amelio, Addison Rae, Loren Gray, and, hopefully, people you haven’t heard of but will.
By Kate Lindsay
What Does Telling People to Vote Actually Accomplish?
After speaking out in support of Black Lives Matter, many brands and influencers are now content to merely urge people to vote.
By Marshall Bright
Christian Hull Is The Newest Star of ‘Weirdly Satisfying’ TikTok
The Australian creator makes videos frantically guessing the colors of paint inside cans—and millions of people are watching.
By Kate Lindsay
How the Proud Boys Survive and Thrive Even In the Age of Deplatforming
Removing the extremist alt-right group from Twitter and Facebook was seen as too little, too late by many–and it looks like they were right
By Marshall Bright
The Only Presidential Debate Recap You Need Is On TikTok
Criticism, memes, and even moments of hope dominated TikTok’s debate coverage
By Kate Lindsay
YouTuber Shares Footage Of ‘Stalker’ Confrontation at His Home
Steven Jay Williams, who goes by Boogie2988, allegedly fired a “warning shot” at his longtime harasser.
By Kate Lindsay
There's Already a Conspiracy Theory About iOS 14
No, there aren’t hackers hiding in your MySpace—sorry, iOS—home screen.
By Kate Lindsay
Happy Birthday Olivia Jade. Come Back.
The 21-year-old influencer has been laying low since the college admissions scandal broke.
By Kate Lindsay
One Simple Trick to Get Instagram’s Help After You’ve Been Hacked
A recent viral thread highlights a big problem with Instagram.
By Kate Lindsay
TikTok Ban Blocked With Hours to Spare
A federal judge stepped in to prevent TikTok’s removal from the app store, citing freedom of speech.
By Kate Lindsay
Virtual Audiences Ranked By The Dystopian Energy They Emit
'The Kelly Clarkson Show' is one of many trying and failing to recreate the magic of studio audiences during the pandemic.
By Kate Lindsay
Negotiating Your Rate and Maintaining Loyalty: This Week’s Best Tips for Influencing
Advice about determining your rate and building your audience from industry professionals.
By Kate Lindsay
YouTuber Sophia Chang Fights Back After Racist Incident at Restaurant
A fellow patron allegedly told Chang and her sister to “go back to Wuhan.”
By Kate Lindsay
Gen Z Is The Worst Generation to Cheat On
Dixie D’Amelio officially entered ‘Messy TikTok’ when she made a video calling out ex Griffin Johnson.
By Kate Lindsay
Face of 'Christian Girl Autumn' Donates $500 to Meme’s Creator for Gender Affirming Care
A year after @bimbofication made Caitlin Covington go viral, the blogger shares her support.
By Kate Lindsay
The Worker-Owned Media Revolution Is Here
Reader-funded publications like Brick House, Defector, Discourse Blog, and Study Hall are hoping to rebuild the media industry and put workers first.
By Kate Lindsay
The 'Dr. Phil' Teen’s TikTok Is Just as Bad as You’d Expect
A 16-year-old named Andrew appeared on ‘Dr. Phil’ to boast about his ‘savage’ (i.e. obnoxious) videos.
By Kate Lindsay
How Should Influencers Decide Their Rates? An Influencer Coach Explains
Lissette Calveiro answers six big questions about brand deals and reveals her tried-and-true rate formula.
By Kate Lindsay
Snapchat's Anime Filter Has a Sadly Unsurprising Problem
The new filter is taking over TikTok and Instagram, but Black users are left out
By Kate Lindsay
iOS 14 Is Giving Me MySpace Layout Anxiety
Apple’s new iPhone update allows for unlimited customization and never-ending indecision.
By Kate Lindsay
Being Yourself vs. Being Brand-Friendly: This Week’s Best Tips for Influencing
How to monetize your passions while retaining creative control of your image
By Kate Lindsay
James Charles Is Latest Creator Accused Of Ripping Off Designs
Ethan and Hila Klein, the popular YouTubers behind Teddy Fresh, say Charles copied their sweatshirt design.
By Kate Lindsay
All That TikTok Drama Was for Nothing
The new TikTok/Oracle deal doesn’t accomplish any of the things Trump previously demanded
By Kate Lindsay
TikTok To Be 'Banned' On Sunday—Here's What That Means
TikTok still has until November 12 to reach a deal with Oracle
By Kate Lindsay
‘Thirst Aid Kit’ Ends After Almost Three Years
Bim Adewunmi and Nichole Perkins announced that the most recent episode of the celebrity crush podcast is their last.
By Kate Lindsay
How a Woman and Her Four-Year-Old Son Turned a Viral TikTok Into a Book Deal
A video posted by Emmaline Carroll Southwell and her four-year-old son caught the attention of Affirm Press.
By Kate Lindsay
Celebs Are Boycotting Instagram. Has Anyone Noticed?
Celebrities are “freezing” their Instagram accounts in protest of Facebook’s mishandling of hate speech, but you wouldn’t know it from your feed.
By Kate Lindsay
Army Suspends Officer After He Shares Offensive TikTok With 3M Followers
2nd Lt. Nathan Freihofer amassed 3 million followers on TikTok as @_itsnate, but an antisemetic joke prompted swift action from the Army
By Kate Lindsay
Erika Priscilla's Influencer Parodies Might Be TikTok’s Most Addictive Videos
Talking with Erika Priscilla, whose joke ‘influencer’ character earned her over 222,000 followers
By Kate Lindsay
Top Wellness Influencers: ‘Don’t Be Fooled’ by QAnon Conspiracy Theories
A statement shared by Susanna Barkataki, Seane Corn, and others comes after Instagram suspended a number of QAnon influencers’ accounts.
By Kate Lindsay
Instagram Creator Violet Sky Lives Every Day Like It's 1980
"Every part of my life [is '80s]. I dress like this 24/7."
By Kate Lindsay
What The New Oracle Deal Could Mean For TikTok
Microsoft's out, Oracle's in. But TikTok's saga is far from over.
By Kate Lindsay
Authenticity and Growing A Following: The Best Tips We Learned About Influencing This Week
From a surprising new trend on YouTube to one influencer's secret to gaining followers
By Kate Lindsay
How Indi Rossi Earned 100,000 Subscribers In Just Four Months
Indi Rossi figured out the key to YouTube success, and says she gets 1000 subscribers a day
By Kate Lindsay
TikTok Has A Suicide Problem
In the past week, suicide rumors about popular creators and a disturbing video have plagued the app.
By Kate Lindsay
These North Carolina Clinic Defenders Are TikTok's Coolest Girl Gang
Two defenders say almost 30 volunteers have joined Charlotte For Choice thanks to TikTok.
By Kate Lindsay
Two YouTuber Couples Just Took Their Drama To Instagram Live
Jatie Vlogs and Elijah Wireman hopped on Instagram Live for an extremely public argument.
By Kate Lindsay
The Polish Flag Is TikTok's Latest Obsession
Hazel's 'I Love Poland' is the soundtrack of a bizarre new TikTok trend
By Kate Lindsay
Tekashi 6ix9ine's TikTok PR Tour Embarrassingly Backfired
Tekashi 6ix9ine's first stop after pleading guilty to firearms and racketeering charges was...TikTok.
By Kate Lindsay
After Triggering Viral Video, TikTok Creators Take Matters Into Their Own Hands
Prominent TikTok creators are helping their followers avoid and report a TikTok video of a man dying by suicide.
By Kate Lindsay
Instagram Giveaways and Engagement: The Best Tips We Learned About Influencing This Week
From the secret to true engagement to Instagram's new rules about misinformation.
By Kate Lindsay
Sperm Sponcon Is No Joke For Lesbian Influencers
"I don’t think it’s particularly strange when an influencer in my feed is giving away clothing or a scented candle...Why should this be any different?"
By Madison Malone Kircher
Fake Selena Gomez TikTok Proves We’re In A New Era Of Fan Culture
A TikTok of Selena Gomez shading Justin Bieber went viral. Too bad for Gomez, it wasn’t real.
By Kate Lindsay
Arielle Charnas’s Cosmopolitan Mexico Cover Went Down As Badly As You’d Expect
Cosmopolitan may have forgotten the Arielle Charnas drama, but its readers haven’t.
By Kate Lindsay
For 24 Glorious Hours, TikTok Returned to Its Musical.ly Roots
Musical.ly stars and fans took over TikTok with old dances and music on September 1
By Kate Lindsay
Instagram May Have Just Fired a Warning Shot Against QAnon
@little.miss.patriot amassed 284,000 followers—and her fair share of enemies—before she says Instagram suspended her account
By Kate Lindsay
This TikTok Teen Is Already Counting Down to Christmas
Fifteen-year-old Lillian has been active on her Christmas countdown TikTok account since July
By Kate Lindsay
The TikTok Songs of the Summer: Top 16 Hits
Artists like Avenue Beat, DaBaby, and a dancing llama dominated TikTok this summer
By Kate Lindsay
EcoVeganGal’s Tips for Negotiating Rates and Achieving True Engagement
EcoVeganGal Whitney Lauritsen is using her ten years of experience to launch a whole new account.
By Kate Lindsay
These Baylor University Twins Are Having a Grand Time With Covid-19
Brooklyn and Bailey are documenting their diagnosis through rose-colored filters
By Kate Lindsay
Waterbeds and the Troll In My Head: How Twitter Ruined My Brain
The imaginary Twitter troll is a reflection of my most antagonistic critics, and they’re always right.
By Maya Kosoff
The Ultimate Timeline of Influencer Pandemic Parties and Punishments
Despite warnings, influencers have thrown over 14 parties in the last two months -- and faced the consequences
By Kate Lindsay
The Future of TikTok Is Looking … Lame
TikTok, the preferred app of Gen Z, will potentially be owned by two of the most boomer companies in existence.
By Kate Lindsay
Alana Lintao Is Parodying Her Generation, One TikTok at a Time
Sixteen-year-old Alana Lintao coined the "quirky teen YouTuber" trend on TikTok.
By Kate Lindsay
The Awkward Reason Reels Will Never Replace TikTok
Follow someone for their Reels, and you're stuck with their feed and stories, too
By Niel Robertson
Emma Chamberlain Fans Think They've Found Her Secret Boyfriend
Emma Chamberlain's rumored boyfriend, Role Model, is a musician with over 170,000 followers.
By Kate Lindsay
TikTok’s ‘Bruh Girls’ Are Not What You Think
TikTok's reinvention of the 'cool girl' persona, a bruh girl, turns a familiar stereotype on its head
By Marshall Bright
How ModernMomProbs Turned Instagram Memes Into a Book Deal and Etsy Shop
Tara Clark has earned over 500,000 followers on her Instagram account ModernMomProbs
By Kate Lindsay
Refashionista Writes Emotional Blog Post About Unexpected Cancer Diagnosis
Longtime blogger Jillian Owens revealed she has stage 3 ovarian cancer.
By Kate Lindsay
Just How Badly Are College Reopenings Going? Ask TikTok
TikTok is documenting all the ways colleges are failing students during the pandemic.
By Zoe Christen Jones
Hype House's Tony Lopez Accused of Requesting Nudes From Underage Girls
Tony Lopez, a TikTokker with over 21 million followers, has been accused of inappropriately contacting minors
By Kate Lindsay
Cardi B Is The Queen Of TikTok Drama Now, Too
The rapper called out creator Emmuhlu for making multiple videos dragging her on TikTok
By Kate Lindsay
Caption Tool Controversy Highlights YouTube’s Inaccessibility, Deaf Creators Say
Do deaf viewers matter to YouTube? Some creators and accessibility advocates say no
By Kate Lindsay
We Can't Ignore Claudia Conway
Fifteen-year-old Claudia Conway used TikTok to broadcast her family's issues. Is it okay to watch?
By Kate Lindsay
This Week on the Internet: Heathers, Tarot Readers, and Paparazzi
From influencers trolling the paparazzi to a USPS worker who is going viral on TikTok
By Kate Lindsay
'Microsoft Flight Simulator' Is Quarantine's New, Cursed 'Animal Crossing'
Get in, losers, we're going to Epstein's island.
By Kate Lindsay
Fitness Guru Kayla Itsines Splits From Tobi Pearce After 8 Years
Itsines and Pearce had planned to get married this year
By Kate Lindsay
TikTokkers Are Basically Making Their Own ‘Euphoria’ Season 2
A mashup of Bea Miller and Labrinth is giving Euphoria a second wind.
By Kate Lindsay
'Heather' Is The Newest Girl On TikTok
Conan Gray's song has inspired a mysterious, sometimes toxic, TikTok trend.
By Kate Lindsay
Bryce Hall Is Making Lots of Content About Having His Power Shut Off
The city shut off Bryce Hall's power due to his many parties during the pandemic.
By Kate Lindsay
Talking With the Star of Mail-Carrier TikTok About Saving the USPS
Chad Wallace, a USPS employee, is racking up fans on TikTok
By Kate Lindsay
Calamari Man Was the DNC’s Real Winner
Chef John Bordieri has become an overnight meme after his brief, calamari-laden appearance at the DNC
By Kate Lindsay
YouTuber Eden the Doll Attacked, Robbed on Livestream
A group of men attacked Eden the Doll and her friends on Instagram Live for, she says, being trans
By Kate Lindsay
TikTok Witches Are Thriving In the Age of Aquarius
TikTok witches are doing way more than just hexing the moon—they're building an online industry
By Sophie Saint Thomas
Jenna Marbles Brings Another Internet Era to an End
Jenna Marbles cemented her YouTube exit with the final episode of her podcast, 'Jenna & Julien'
By Kate Lindsay
Dixie D’Amelio’s Tearful Instagram Live Highlights Failings of Drama Accounts
Dixie D'Amelio went live on Instagram after being accused of faking seizures.
By Kate Lindsay
Emma Chamberlain Vlogs About Her ‘Worst Fear’ Coming True With Paparazzi
Chamberlain proves how unnecessary the paparazzi are in the age of influencers
By Kate Lindsay
Worried About a TikTok Ban? Try These Video Apps Instead
TikTok stars are flocking to Triller while Facebook gears up to launch Reels
By Anabel Pasarow
Instagram Is a Dump Now
The 'camera roll dump' trend shows how the app has lost its allure
By Kate Lindsay
TikTokker Brittany Broski Accuses Former Manager of Withholding $20K
Brittany Broski has filed a complaint against former manager Ariadna Jacob.
By Kate Lindsay
How Affiliate Influencers Make Money Now
Affiliate marketing is a lucrative revenue stream, especially during the pandemic
By Jay Barmann
Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale Already a Mess for Influencers and Shoppers
The retailer quickly sold out of its most popular items, leaving influencers and customers in the lurch
By Kate Lindsay
Inspiring Coworking Influencers to Follow Now
These influencers will inspire you to get out there and get it done
By Ashley Halsey
There’s a New QAnon Conspiracy Theory About Jake Paul
Jake Paul's FBI raid inspired the latest sex-trafficking story from the group
By Kate Lindsay
Family Blogger Lilly Beltran Has Died After Giving Birth
Lilly Beltran ran the popular blog Daily Craving
By Kate Lindsay
Jessica Mulroney Is Back on Instagram, and It’s Messy
Jessica Mulroney lost her TV show after a public dispute with Sasha Exeter.
By Kate Lindsay
How This Teacher Influencer Is Prepping for Pandemic Schooling
Mckayla Hodges is returning to the classroom amidst controversy about restarting in-person schooling
By Kate Lindsay
Why Is TikTok’s Creator Fund Going to Millionaires Like David Dobrik?
But the fund for up-and-coming creators is also going to ... up-and-coming creators
By Kate Lindsay
This Strawberry Dress Is the Internet’s New Obsession
During a summer with nowhere to go, one party dress has taken over Twitter, TikTok, and even Animal Crossing
By Kate Lindsay
TikTok’s Future: Everything You Need to Know
The will-they, won’t-they between Trump and TikTok has escalated. Again.
By Kate Lindsay
Where to Get the Best Creator and Influencer Gossip
Never feel left out of a subtweet again.
By Kate Lindsay
Why Is YouTube Censoring Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's Lyrics?
YouTube's content moderation has always been inconsistent
By Kate Lindsay
No One Knows What to Do With Reels Yet
Instagram Reels has a lot of potential—if you can find it, that is.
By Kate Lindsay
The FBI Raided Jake Paul's Mansion With Armored Trucks
The FBI confirmed that a federal search warrant had been issued for Jake Paul's Calabasas mansion.
By Kate Lindsay
The Internet Is Already Nostalgic for Early Quarantine
Take me back to March 2020 <3
By Kate Lindsay
Will Hype House's Reality Show Break the Influencer Curse?
The Hype Life isn't the only influencer reality show, but it could be the first to succeed.
By Kate Lindsay
Shane Dawson’s Family Is Doing His Apology Tour for Him
Shane Dawson is staying quiet, leaving his fiancé and soon-to-be sister-in-law to pick up the pieces.
By Kate Lindsay
Now Snapchat Is Flexing On TikTok
Snapchat is the latest app jumping in to compete with TikTok
By Kate Lindsay
Anne Ranch, a Real Senator, Is Going Viral on Instagram
#AnneStans are practically begging the 'senator' to run for president
By Kate Lindsay
Boomers Fail Gen-Z (Again) by Creating Chaos for TikTok
TikTok's young creators are particularly at risk in the influencer economy
By Kate Lindsay
Creators Post Goodbyes As Donald Trump Says He's Banning TikTok
Donald Trump says he'll sign the order as soon as Saturday.
By Kate Lindsay
Who Would Apply For This Outrageous Influencer Assistant Job?
Must be prepared to 'remove emotion'
By Kate Lindsay
Microsoft Might Be Buying TikTok?
Donald Trump will reportedly order Chinese company ByteDance to divest from the app.
By Kate Lindsay
TikTok Stars Like Griffin Johnson Are Turning on the App
Not only are some of TikTok's biggest stars leaving the app, they're now actively speaking out against it
By Kate Lindsay
Arielle Charnas Took a PPP Loan After Fleeing to the Hamptons
Yes, there's another reason to be mad about Arielle Charnas.
By Kate Lindsay
Mark Zuckerberg’s Worst Instagram Posts
Facebook's relationship with Instagram was under question in Wednesday's Big Tech hearing
By Kate Lindsay
YouTuber Joey Graceffa Under Fire for Resurfaced Shane Dawson Video
Graceffa and Dawson appear to have deleted their videos together
By Kate Lindsay
Is This Influencer Monetizing Her Divorce?
Rachel Hollis announced a book about her divorce just one month after deciding on the breakup
By Kate Lindsay
Ivanka Trump Exposes Utter Hollowness of #ChallengeAccepted Trend
Skepticism of the selfie challenge was confirmed as soon as the president's daughter joined in
By Kate Lindsay
Just Another Day for Female Gamers as Creator Hurls ‘Misogynistic’ Tweet
Keemstar appeared to rate creator Pokimane's appearance on a scale of 10
By Kate Lindsay
Why You Should Switch to a Creator Account on Instagram
Instagram creator account is a new profile format designed for influencers and heavy-hitters
By Val Razo
Tana Mongeau, James Charles and Others Apologize for Pandemic Parties
Influencers are facing backlash after flouting social distancing guidelines and posting about it on social media.
By Kate Lindsay
James Charles Accused of Sending Nudes to 14-Year-Old
TikTokker Ethan Andrew came forward after James Charles said he is attracted to boys 'in high school or college'
By Kate Lindsay
Meet the Mom Whose Dystopian Anti-Mask Story Went Viral
Her Facebook post earned over 6,000 shares -- and a mocking Twitter post that got 19,000 retweets
By Kate Lindsay
AOC Wants to Ban Military From Recruiting on Gaming Platforms
'The Nation' uncovered questionable behavior from the Army on Twitch
By Kate Lindsay
Is Taylor Swift's 'Cardigan' Inspired By a Harry Styles TikTok Trend?
Taylor Swift is definitely secretly on TikTok, right?
By Kate Lindsay
TikTok Announces $200 Million Fund To Pay Creators
Applications open August 1.
By Kate Lindsay
I Don’t Know How to Explain to You That Dr. Fauci Did Not Say That
Two viral quotes have been misattributed to the physician, who has become a pop culture icon
By Kate Lindsay
Twitter Takes On QAnon
The move comes after a QAnon conspiracy about Wayfair took over social media
By Kate Lindsay
Snapchat Quietly Launches Investigation Into Accusations of Racism
Snapchat has reportedly hired a law firm to look into claims made in a June Mashable article.
By Kate Lindsay
Danielle Cohn Doesn't Owe Us Anything
The teenage YouTube and TikTok star was forced to discuss her abortion with a YouTube video after a conversation with her mother was leaked
By Kate Lindsay
15 Influencers Telling the Black Lives Matter Story the Right Way
When they do it right, influencers wield incredible power
By Digna Joseph
Jeffree Star’s Apology Video Has Only Made Things Worse
Many have accused the creator of exploiting the Black Lives Matter movement to dodge accountability
By Kate Lindsay
Yes, Etsy Creators Are Making Face Masks for Dolls
If an American Girl doll can wear a mask, you can too
By Kate Lindsay
How Arielle Charnas Botched the Something Navy Relaunch
The infamous influencer has somehow topped her COVID-19 controversy
By Sophie Ross
The Soothing Home Vlogs Getting Me Through Quarantine
The mundane is becoming aspirational through soothing music and thoughtful cinematography
By Kate Lindsay
This Week Was A Wake Up Call For Influencers
The looming threat of TikTok's ban and the recent Twitter hack should make influencers nervous.
By Kate Lindsay
Is Quibi Asking Influencers to Work for Free?
Franchesca Ramsey says she was asked for unpaid labor while a white influencer was offered a fee.
By Kate Lindsay
Musician Begs for Help With Song Used in ‘Gross’ TikToks
Once a song has entered TikTok, all bets are off, and artists are paying the price.
By Kate Lindsay
Surprise! Jake Paul Threw a Huge House Party in Lockdown
The Calabasas mayor is instituting a zero-tolerance policy in response
By Kate Lindsay
Nobody Knows The Name Of TikTok's Next Big Star
@mooptopia is mystifying TikTok — and gaining 100k followers a day.
By Kate Lindsay
Cake Meme Creator Speaks: ‘It’s My Dream Come True’
Turkish pastry chef Tuba Geçkilt has tapped into a uniquely American anxiety
By Leah Carroll
Some Disney Influencers Take Unfamiliar Stance: Don’t Go
The park's professional superfans are conflicted about promoting it during Florida's Coronavirus surge
By Kate Lindsay
How I Was Duped By a Fruit-Jam Influencer
That's what I get for wanting people to think I’m someone who likes trendy fruit spread
By Kate Lindsay
Pregnant YouTuber Nicole Thea, 24, Has Died
Both YouTube and Thea's mother have confirmed Nicole Thea's death
By Kate Lindsay
Amazon Not Forcing Employees to Delete TikTok After All
Privacy concerns about the app have prompted the company to take action
By Kate Lindsay
A YouTuber Tried to Escape Lockdown. He Got Coronavirus Instead
“Serbia wasn’t in lockdown; I thought it was the perfect place to come make some videos for you guys.”
By Kate Lindsay
Creators Fight Back Against Rumored TikTok Ban
Hashtags, petitions, and even whole new apps are being used in response to the Trump administration's threat
By Kate Lindsay
YouTube Drama Accounts Turn on Each Other Over Shane Dawson
If there's a code of ethics in the YouTube gossip community, it has been tested this week
By Kate Lindsay
Meet the Creators of TikTokRoom, the Next-Generation TMZ
Teens Nat and Elasia have amassed over 1 million followers documenting TikTok drama on Instagram
By Kate Lindsay
TikTok Star Nessa Barrett Condemns 'Hate And Slut Shaming'
"The constant DMs...are getting to be too much for to me bear."
By Kate Lindsay
Where Meme Lords, Sex Workers, and Police Abolitionists Meet
On the internet right now, you are either protesting, pivoting, or just plain messy
By Nick Catucci
Activists United to Abolish the Police. Here’s What They Learned
The people behind #8ToAbolition share key lessons -- and some warnings
By Juliana Clark
A New Space for Sex Workers to Call Their Own
At a critical time in the industry, OnlyMentors allows pros to earn money giving newcomers advice
By Jessica Klein
Men’s Fashion Podcast Throwing Fits Loves Loafers, Anti-Racism
‘Education and amplification … can stand next to jawns enthusiasm and, you know, conscientious consumption’
By Amos Barshad
Why the Instagram Body Is So Seductive — and So Dangerous
Non-Black influencers are altering their images to look more like Black women, gaining clout and money in the process
By Sesali Bowen
How Kellie Brown Broke Out of Marketing to Make Herself a Brand
The pioneering plus-size influencer shares tips on merch, YouTube, and maximizing your impact
By Sesali Bowen
Pundit Jess McIntosh on Why Twitter and Cable News Are Actually Good
‘Now someone can say "Hi, I’m a white supremacist,” and we can respond and tell them to go to hell’
By Megan Buerger
The Influencers Who Blew It Responding to Black Lives Matter
The past (and sometimes present) have caught up with Caroline Calloway, Jessica Mulroney, Jenna Kutcher, and more
By Sophie Ross
The Best Memes Are Now Activist Memes
Patia’s Fantasy World, Wurfelhouse, and moma.ps5 are reaching new audiences with razor-sharp political content
By Sophie Ross
Michael Bosstick, the Man Running a Thriving Podcast Network for Women
Dear Media just raised 8 millions dollars, leveraging like-minded women for ‘exponential’ growth
By Jessica Klein
15 Email Marketing Influencers to Follow Now
These industry experts offer unique perspectives on trends as well as useful tips on developing campaigns
By Kevin George
The Inside Story of the Revolt at Refinery29
How Black media professionals snapped after years of discrimination and microaggressions
By Sesali Bowen
The 20 Key Investors Financing the Influencer and Creator Revolution
Exclusive data shows the traditional firms are joining early investors in powering the passion economy
By nofilter
CreatorScape Data Shows Investment Heating Up
In the next year, we may see the number of funded companies in the CreatorScape double
By Niel Robertson
Four Rules for Influencers Posting During Protests
This week, audiences have made it crystal clear that they expect influencers to utilize their platforms to speak up
By Sesali Bowen
Tips for Influencers Endorsing Health and Wellness Products During the Pandemic
Regulators and law enforcement have ramped up monitoring and enforcement of unlawful claims related to consumer health
By Robert Freund
Embracing the Chaotic Good
The second issue of nofilter is a snapshot of a wild time for influencers and creators
By Nick Catucci
The Young Influencers Making Instagram Cool Again
Wealth-flaunting ‘blogger’ celebs are being displaced by an unpolished, relatable new generation
By Sophie Ross
Meet the Anonymous Crusaders Exposing Shady Influencers
Influencers Truth and Deux Moi are Instagram must-follows for social media gossip, controversy, and exposés
By Sophie Ross
How The Skinny Confidential Conquered Media (and Kept It Real)
One of the original lifestyle bloggers, Lauryn Evarts Bosstick has stayed a step ahead with her Instagram, Him and Her podcast, and -- next -- a product line
By Megan Buerger
How Creators Make Money on Subscription Platforms and Services
Services like Patreon and Cameo and platforms like OnlyFans and Substack are giving comedians, reality stars, and journalists new ways to earn money from fans
By Jay Barmann
Will Creators Topple the Entertainment Giants -- Or Get Absorbed By Them?
Travis Scott broke a Fortnite record. TikTok's new CEO was a Disney exec. CAA signed a virtual influencer. Is this a new era or business as usual?
By Megan Buerger
‘Auntie Paula,’ the English Influencer Enchanting Black American Women
Paula Sutton of Hill House Vintage amassed 100,000 new followers after a white writer ignited a controversy
By Sesali Bowen
The Naked Truth About Body Positivity
Plus-sized influencers discuss the pressure to show skin on Instagram
By Sesali Bowen
Carla Lalli Music Dishes on 'Back-to-Back Chef'
The ‘Bon Appétit’ editor and James Beard Award nominee reveals how she added YouTube cooking star to her resume
By Brooke Mazurek
Why Influencers and Creators Might Save Media (By Destroying It First)
The pandemic has brought influencer and creator culture into focus like no other event could have.
By Niel Robertson
Lucie Fink on Turning Her Day Job Into Her Dream Job
The 27-year-old tells us how she leveraged her success at an influential women’s media company and set off to launch her own.
By Megan Buerger
Introducing nofilter, a Publication for and About Influencers and Creators
Issue No. 1 features in-depth interviews, useful tips, a dose of scandal and a report on why influencers are the future, now more than ever
By Nick Catucci
Instagram Live Rides an Unexpected Wave
Long neglected, livestreams have roared back during the pandemic, thanks to comedians, journalists, and stars like Miley Cyrus
By Jay Barmann
How to Make Money on (Almost) Every Platform
A highly unscientific ranking of the platforms that earn up-and-coming influencers and creators the most money
By Jay Barmann
In an Unsettled Moment, Influencers Look Like an Increasingly Sure Bet
As the pandemic upends traditional entertainment, influencers and creators offer connection—and a model for the future of content production
By Megan Buerger
Fashion, Travel, and Restaurant Influencers Share Their Pandemic Pivots
When coronavirus hit, these globetrotters and chowhounds found ways to keep the conversation going—and offer a helping hand
By Jay Barmann
The Saga of Arielle Charnas, Patient Zero of Influencer-Coronavirus Controversy
A blow-by-blow account of the definitive social media scandal of 2020, from the Twitter user who made it go viral
By Sophie Ross
Meghan Markle Needs a Job. Here’s What She Should Do
The former Duchess of Sussex could amass hundreds of millions followers in weeks—but she would have to balance being regal with being real
By Adrienne Gaffney
Devon Gibby, Gay Instagram Dad Pioneer, Is Over Influencer Couples
After his personal and professional relationship ended, Gibby lost some followers but gained some perspective (and revenue)
By Jay Barmann
