“This is a United Nations peacekeeping helmet,” says a middle-aged white man in a denim shirt, with a red bandana tied around his neck, in a TikTok video. He holds an iPad up to the camera, displaying an image of the familiar blue helmet worn by UN personnel deployed in …
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When the historic riverboat Harriott II attempted to dock in its usual spot on the Alabama river on Saturday, the resulting argument between its co-captain and the boating group blocking the way turned into an instantly viral brawl —one that ended with at least three people with criminal charges, dozens …
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Chris Rooney, aka Yeet Baby, the TikToker with more than five million followers best known for his videos featuring his adorable niece and nephew, is currently being held in a mental health facility after disappearing last week, according to a statement issued by his family. “So many devoted Yeet Baby …
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At first, people were delighted. Then they were confused. Now, they’re starting to see a larger narrative take shape. But not everyone appreciates it. This is the journey (to date) for comedian Kyle Gordon’s “Planet of the Bass,” an unexpectedly mega-viral 1990s Eurodance parody song that has yet to be …
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When Kristina Rogers, aka @SubwaySessions, paired a nude lace bodysuit with red basketball shorts and pink pumps in one of her TikTok videos, she says she wasn’t trying to make a statement —she was showcasing her art. “I see myself as a canvas. That’s why I post. I don’t see …
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Those of us who lived through the 1990s will carry lifelong memories of certain musical moments. Nirvana playing MTV Unplugged. The battle of East Coast vs. West Coast hip-hop. Those months when it was compulsory to do the Macarena anytime, anywhere, for any reason. And, of course, the brief craze …
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Much like God, or Ariana Grande’s relationships, online clout works in mysterious ways. Sometimes getting hyped by a major influencer and having a rush of new followers can be exactly the boost your brand needs. Other times, it’s too much — particularly if you’re happily married, and said followers are …
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Since Ozempic first went from drug newcomer to viral superstar, the semaglutide injectable has been hailed as an advancement for pharmaceutical brands, wellness treatments, telehealth companies, endocrinologist plans, bariatric therapy, and most major health-related enterprises. Now, the weight loss industry wants in. In March, popular weight loss program WeightWatchers acquired …
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When trans activist and actress Ts Madison was scrolling on Instagram last week, she never considered that a small circulating video from a trans TikTok creator would end in a transphobic rant from one of the internet’s biggest Black comedians. But that’s exactly what happened. On Saturday, comedian Jess Hilarious …
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Imagine going through the entire process of securing a law degree in hopes of representing clients in meaningful court cases, only to ultimately end up defending them in a lawsuit centered around the use of a 19-second TikTok audio. That’s the reality for attorneys representing Anthony Fantano, the YouTube music …
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