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Controversy

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
Sounds Of TikTok

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
News

Jay Alvarrez Denies Leaking Coconut Oil Sex Tape Featuring Sveta Bilyalova

Bilyalova says she was blackmailed through an anonymous number.

By Kate Lindsay
Straight Up With Sophie

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
News

TikTok’s New Year’s Resolutions: Safety for Minors, Success for Black Creators

TikTok announced two major updates for 2021.

By Kate Lindsay
Views

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
Speaking Out

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
News

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
Controversy

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
News

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
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