Having a hit on TikTok isn’t as straightforward as it was in the early days of the app. Now, a song can go viral countless ways: A single line, an artful mashup, a sped-up remix, or a creator-fueled dance challenge can all lead to a track taking off. But even …
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TikTok influencer Jackson Mahomes, also known as the cringe-posting little brother of Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has been arrested for felony aggravated sexual battery. He was booked Wednesday morning into the Johnson County Detention Center on $100,000 bond. The incident stemmed from a February accusation by a restaurant …
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“I WISH WE could talk about race more,” says Theo Von. “I feel like, especially as a white male, to raise your hands to ask a question is like you’re that nervous kid in the back of the class.” This hot take — it’s hard out there for a white …
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It’s a breezy Monday afternoon in New York, and Keke Palmer — actor, director, singer, dancer, professional multitasker — is doing an interview while working on her latest gig: being a new mom. The wind whips through her hair as she pushes her baby down the street, Zooming from her …
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HATE. It’s one of the easiest things to receive when you put yourself (or your work) on the internet. But for Corinne Savage —stage name Corook— and Olivia Barton, two Nashville-based indie musicians and partners, an afternoon of tears and a simple ditty about wishing to fit in turned into …
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On the internet content creator hierarchy, there’s no one more widely reviled than the momfluencer. With her flawless locks and perfectly appointed nursery in various shades of ecru, with nary an errant Lego or Cheerio in sight, she has been a figure of both derision and immense authority, with all …
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On a usual Sunday morning, Timm Chiusano has a somewhat extreme routine: a 4 a.m. alarm, emails, a 3.6-mile walk to the Brooklyn promenade, and a visit to the gym, all before most people wake up. With his sneakerhead style and full sleeves of tattoos, nothing about his slightly hunched …
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Montana is set to become the first U.S. state to ban TikTok downloads. On Friday, Montana’s Housevoted 54-43 in favor of the measure that would ban the social media app from operating in the state, AP reports. The bill now goes to the desk of Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte, who …
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Halsey and Capitol Records are calling it quits after the artist released music for eight years on the label. “After eight great years the decision to leave Capitol is bittersweet, but we are excited about exploring a new partnership and sharing new music with fans,” Halsey’s managers, Anti-Pop’s Jason Aron …
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“I’m on my second water of the day and it is 11:55, so I am cruisin’ with the water goals today!” Tonya Spanglo cheerily announces in her TikTok video. She bounds over to her “water bar,” a collection of sundry Skinny Mix syrups on a Lazy Susan. Cotton candy flavor? …
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