Renegade w/ Lauren & Jordyn: Recent Episodes
Centennial Beauty
A weekly internet culture news podcast that explores themes surrounding viral stardom, the creator economy, and how social media is shaping Gen Z. Hosted by Sydney-based journalists Lauren Meisner & Jordyn Christensen.
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This episode shares an update on our YouTube channel, and includes our lost episode from Monday, August 10th.
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- Hey everyone, there will be no Mini Scroll today since we got an email saying that the Centennial World Podcast Network YouTube channel has been permanently removed for “severe or repeated violations of our child safety policy.”
We are an Australian independent media company that covers internet culture, technology and social media platforms from a critical point of view – something that is increasingly important in the AI era.
We have never, nor would never, produce or post content of this nature. We are very careful about the stories we choose to platform and how we cover viral moments.
Knowing the digital world is a space that adults and minors share, we are very passionate about protecting children from harmful content online or being put in unsafe situations for virality. We have consistently spoken out against anything from family channels to unethical child influencing.
The email flags that violations are detected using a combination of automated systems and human reviewers. We presume an automated system pinged this. We are lucky enough to have operated as a media company for six years and know people who can put us in contact with YouTube to try and rectify this. But we are cognisant that many other independent creators do not.
So with all that, there will be no episode of Mini Scroll today – I had already recorded and started editing the episode, but obviously we have to address this situation ASAP. We love YouTube and our community there is such an important part of our brand. We will keep you updated. In the meantime, follow us on our socials and on Spotify.
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 7th, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:34 ING ad read
2:10 Sopha Dopha vs. Sydney Airport
8:47 Offensive viral PR package
14:33 Monty Lopez update
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 6th, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:30 ING ad read
2:22 Wedding makeup artist cancellation going viral
11:01 Pickle rental dress dramas
16:55 Perez Hilton & TikTok's culpability
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 5th, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:36 ING ad read
2:15 Samantha's Journey used in humiliating thumbnail by YouTuber
8:52 Operation Eau de Fraud
11:17 Viral tech bro hedge fund saga
16:57 ChatGPT brand trip update
20:45 Monty Lopez fakes passing away???
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 4th, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:44 Jezabel vs. Andra
10:01 Reesa Teesa speaks on virality
14:18 Ken Eurich & Bobby Murray relationship update
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from August 3rd, 2026.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:39 ING Ad read
2:16 Hank Green admits to using AI in his content
14:04 Myspace is (allegedly) relaunching
18:48 OpenAI’s “summer camp” influencer brand trip
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Sources:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/chatgpt-is-changing-the-words-we-use-in-conversation/
https://arxiv.org/pdf/2409.01754
https://gizmodo.com/humans-are-starting-to-talk-more-like-chatgpt-study-claims-2000628916
https://www.reddit.com/r/nerdfighters/comments/1vbmoj5/comment/p0vzmog/
https://people.com/myspace-current-owners-explain-site-end-and-why-relaunches-havent-worked-12020148
https://www.eonline.com/news/1434548/myspace-is-getting-a-relaunch-though-without-tom-anderson
The biggest stories on the internet from July 30th, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:17 Nantucket vs. influencers
11:50 BTS pulls out of Grammys running
15:30 Nara Smith rebuts "tradwife" label
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from July 29th, 2026.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:12 The reaction to MidJourney acquiring Co-Star
8:43 Claude exposed private chats on Google Search
14:20 AI companies are destroying physical media
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Sources:
https://www.404media.co/tons-of-peoples-claude-chats-and-creations-are-exposed-on-google/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/iainmartin/2025/09/08/hundreds-of-anthropic-chatbot-transcripts-showed-up-in-google-search/
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/27/psa-your-claude-shared-chats-and-artifacts-may-have-ended-up-on-google/
https://www.wired.com/story/private-claude-chats-exposed-in-google-and-bing-search-results/
https://www.404media.co/ai-companies-are-buying-tons-of-old-books-because-theyre-free-of-ai-slop/
https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/25982181/authors-v-anthropic-ruling.pdf
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/06/anthropic-destroyed-millions-of-print-books-to-build-its-ai-models/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/01/27/anthropic-ai-scan-destroy-books/
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-24/ai-startup-midjourney-buys-astrology-app-co-star-and-is-building-its-own-apps
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/970894/midjourney-co-star-acquisition
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 28th, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:21 Bailey Smith exposed by multiple women
6:47 Dylan Mulvaney responds to White House speech
10:31 Jen Hamilton says her husband was living "a double life"
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 27th, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:42 Equinox goes viral for offensive AI ad
11:45 Morgan Adams vs. Tana Mongeau
17:22 Jeffree Star sparks concern over new friendship
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 24, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:57 Olandria vs. DeuxMoi
7:35 Dr. Nick Baumel returns to TikTok after "misogynistic" backlash
17:40 Kiley Skeff apartment scandal
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 23, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:05 Estranged sister-in-law goes viral for wedding confrontation
9:55 Olivia Rodrigo's rumoured man in finance
12:22 MrBeast is married
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from July 22nd, 2026.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:44 Madison Square Garden files defamation lawsuit against WIRED
10:00 Lorde calls out Spotify for AI features
17:10 AI companion crackdown + AI updates
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Sources:
https://www.wired.com/story/madison-square-garden-celebrity-database-surveillance/
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/business/media/msg-entertainment-sues-wired-magazine.html
https://www.wired.com/story/madison-square-garden-jim-dolan-surveillance-machine/
https://georgetownlawtechreview.org/msg-vs-ny-the-clash-over-facial-recognition-and-the-need-for-regulation/GLTR-03-2023/
https://i-d.co/article/sza-i-d-cover-interview-2026/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-news/lorde-calls-out-spotifys-ai-about-the-song-feature-1236650571/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Fauxmoi/comments/1uzaedg/lorde_calls_out_spotifys_ai_about_the_song/
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lorde-slams-spotify-ai-generated-song-descriptions-1235594882/
https://newsroom.spotify.com/2026-02-06/about-the-song-beta/
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-16/spotify-making-ai-music-easier-to-detect/106919814
https://support.spotify.com/us/artists/article/ai-credits/
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/china-cracks-down-on-artificial-intelligence-companions/106925352
https://www.twobirds.com/en/insights/2026/china/china's-new-regulations-on-ai-anthropomorphic-interactive-services
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/china-cracks-down-on-artificial-intelligence-companions/106925352
https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2026/02/china-is-worried-about-ai-companions-heres-what-its-doing-about-them
https://mattsheehan.substack.com/p/chinas-ai-companion-reg-and-the-growing
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2026/789299/EPRS_BRI(2026)789299_EN.pdf
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/technology/openai-attack-hugging-face.html
https://openai.com/index/hugging-face-model-evaluation-security-incident/
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 21st, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:41Kenny Rodriguez comes for JaNa Craig in new podcast interview
10:21Jimothy the raccoon
12:15 Chris Olsen breakup update
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 20, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:45 Undone by Kate vs. creator's "wedding dress from hell"
15:44 American Airlines delayed flight viral backlash
22:00 Chris Olsen claims he was cheated on amid breakup
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 17th, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:38 TikTok's "glow-up" debate
8:01 Interview: Amelia Seselja, the Scientific Affairs and Public Health Manager for Colgate South Pacific
17:28 Rare Beauty taps Ella Bright as first celebrity ambassador
19:38 Viral wedding invite Twitter thread
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The biggest stories from the internet from July 16th, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:20 Erin Parsons vs. Nina Pool vs. Charlotte Tilbury
13:34 Catherine Ebs grocery store apology
18:20 Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez reportedly back together
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from July 15th, 2026.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:09 Meta introduces new Muse Image feature, pulling it days later
7:51 How mainstream social media platforms are promoting non-consensual intimate images
14:34 Character.ai introduces microdramas
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Sources:
https://ai.meta.com/blog/introducing-muse-image-muse-video-msl/
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/09/how-to-stop-metas-ai-image-generator-from-using-your-instagram-photos/
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/09/instagram-ai-image-generator-privacy
https://openai.com/index/sora-2/
https://about.fb.com/news/2026/07/introducing-muse-image-meta-ai/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Dal0xuSGjCB/
https://www.wired.com/story/grok-is-still-hosting-sexualized-deepfakes-of-famous-women/
https://www.isdglobal.org/publication/mapping-the-nudify-tools-ecosystem/
https://www.wired.com/story/youtube-and-x-have-become-gateways-to-nudify-apps/
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/oct/23/character-ai-chatbot-sewell-setzer-death
https://blog.character.ai/cai-series/
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 14th, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:36 Lexie exits SAINT SATINE before debut
8:45 Aspyn Ovard kisses ex-husband in new photo dump
12:05 Viral YSL makeup gift bag controversy
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 13th, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:02 Phoebe Gates app Phia scandal
13:18 TikTok voice memo guy
23:49 Margaret Qualley & Jack Antonoff divorce update
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 10th, 2026.
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1:29 Molly Rutter bar makeup backlash
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00:57 Alexandra Leclerc DM backlash
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1:19 A Sydney-based musician goes viral for exposing an AI artist at a live show
10:35 Minor update on Huffer vs AI model allegations
12:54 Prediction market traders are altering Spotify chart data
19:06 Goose, a dating app for gay men, is using AI to get users to join
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https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/sydney-pub-and-agent-apologise-after-booking-blatantly-ai-music-act-for-new-music-night-20260703-p60c98.html
https://au.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/inside-the-push-to-save-australias-grassroots-nightlife-96568/
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-03/live-music-venue-apologies-after-showcasing-ai-musician/106878224
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaRqxHySUak/?igsh=b2Z3OGh5YmViNXAw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLHTRX0GfBs&list=PLlwUwceTDTINmIIbO26vQ0x75XgLvxL3w&index
https://wired.com/story/spotify-streaming-manipulation-prediction-markets-polymarket-kalshi/
https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/spotify-deletes-streams-of-no-1-song-after-suspicious-kalshi-bets-20260703-p60cew
https://www.vice.com/en/article/spotify-and-kalshi-under-fire-for-allegedly-tampering-with-spotifys-charts-for-music-prediction-markets/
https://x.com/ejdickson/status/2072421486317486562
https://www.wired.com/story/goose-a-new-gay-dating-app-appears-to-be-a-psyop/
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2:16 Catherine Ebs grocery store scandal
7:22 Millie Bobby Brown defends full gel set in Enola Holmes period piece
13:03 Sonya Dakar update
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15:36 Diabaddie trademark drama
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00:58 Taylor Swift MSG wedding
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14:14 Ashely Tisdale's hit essay turned into a Netflix show 'Toxic Moms'
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1:31Tenor GIFs axed
5:50 Cheesy Michael meme analysis
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1:11 Kyle Jenner collaborates with Meta on new “Meta Glasses” line
9:30 Meta is reportedly creating its own prediction market app
14:37 Australian under-16s social media ban update
18:10 DuckDuckGo AI spreads misinformation
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https://about.fb.com/news/2026/06/meta-essilorluxottica-partner-launch-meta-glasses/
https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/30/24209918/meta-celebrity-lookalike-ai-chatbots-moves-on
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-big-tech-cant-quit-smart-glasses/id430333725?i=1000773928083
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0q33nvj0qpo
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj37z8357e5o
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/23/technology/meta-prediction-markets-app.html
https://centennialworld.substack.com/p/why-is-everyone-obsessed-with-prediction
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/technology/zuckerberg-meta-polymarket-kalshi.html
https://www.esafety.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/SocialMediaMinimumAgeComplianceUpdateMarch2026.pdf?v=1774896024240
https://www.bmj.com/content/393/bmj-2026-363695
https://theconversation.com/the-government-is-doubling-down-on-its-social-media-ban-but-bigger-penalties-for-platforms-arent-enough-286328
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2:15 TikTok cake pop drama
16:00 Country singer Ernest vs. Planet Deep Blue
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Correction note: I feel like I didn't make it clear I feel incredibly bad for Naomi's situation. It was the last story after a long record while still very sick. I was feeling so wrecked, and I didn't get across my opinion as well as I would have liked. Regardless of the "guilt trip", losing that money would be so horrible and I can empathize as a business girly with a team! I also said that customers didn't receive the boxes which was incorrect - they had! 🙏
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2:12 NYC roommate TikTok drama
11:50 Alex Reads Tarot exit
19:54 Club Chalamet jumped
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7:20 Coach's Gen Z content platform ft. many celebrities
10:51 Tiffany job update post-viral video
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2:18 The AI allegations around RuPaul’s Drag Race Film, Stop! That! Train!
13:29 Anthropic forced to shut down latest model
21:41 The rise of “dopamine sites” in Korea and what it means for the internet
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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/technology/anthropic-claims-its-new-ai-model-mythos-is-a-cybersecurity-reckoning.html
https://www.anthropic.com/glasswing
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https://x.com/NE0N_Hammer/status/2061931910499041461
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The biggest stories on the internet from June 16, 2026.
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14:45 Timothee Chalamet x Kalshi backlash
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17:31 Ariana Grande fans vs. Igor the livestreamer
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1:08 NZ-based brand Huffer accused of using AI models in photoshoots
14:08 Polymarket exposed for paying influencers via personal PayPal account
22:11 Apple announces Siri AI
25:01 OpenAI files paperwork for an IPO, following Anthropic
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The biggest stories on the internet from June 9th, 2026.
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The biggest stories on the internet from June 8th, 2026.
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1:00 Shoshi TikTok course review
22:55 Cupshe talent manager email scandal
28:25 Hudson Williams resurfaced photo backlash
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In this mini deep dive, I explore the very convoluted $200K LEGO scandal that YouTuber Reckless Ben "exposed," and the subsequent ramifications that followed.
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The biggest stories on the internet from June 4th, 2026.
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1:13 Cockroach Janta Party
5:15 Allie Rose Co. "Hot Girls Read" backlash
13:00 Karlie Kloss allegedly invited to Taylor Swift wedding
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The biggest stories on the internet from June 2nd, 2026.
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1:42 The Cutting Room floor deal
6:11 YouTuber films smashing the box office
9:50 Taylor Swift x Toy Story
11:07 Patagonia vs. Pattie Gonia updates
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The biggest stories on the internet from June 1st, 2026.
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1:06 D'Amelio family scandal
8:07 Prickly Pear Coffee vs. influencer
16:12 Patagonia vs. Pattie Gonia
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 29th, 2026.
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1:20 Optimisation culture pushback
10:23 Patrick Ta x Jackie Aina blush updates
17:32 Court date for creator's viral driving fine
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 28th, 2026.
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00:57 "Poor shamed" Community Goods college students
5:44 Job loss storytime gone wrong
17:35 Patagonia vs. Pattie Gonia
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from May 27th, 2026.
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00:00 Intro
1:06 Google Search moves to AI
9:39 Facebook soft-launches Reddit-competitor, Forum
14:13 A single-person AI company, Polsai raises millions in investment (but is it legit?)
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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/19/business/google-seach-bar-ai-gemini.html
https://www.garbageday.email/p/an-internet-after-search-engines?
https://yougov.com/en-us/articles/54762-most-americans-say-artificial-intelligence-ai-development-moving-too-fast-twice-as-many-ai-pessimists-as-ai-optimists-may-9-11-2026-economist-yougov-poll
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https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/mark-zuckerberg-blames-slower-sales-on-war-layoffs-on-ai-costs-in-meeting-2e9f8cac
https://www.reddit.com/r/AI_Agents/comments/1tm5n18/a_solo_founder_just_raised_30m_series_a_and_let/
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https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/01/ai-agents-could-birth-the-first-one-person-unicorn-but-at-what-societal-cost/
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 25th, 2026.
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1:46 Patrick Ta vs. Painted by Esther
11:37 Olivia Jade o.piccola reviews
16:37 James Charles update20:35 Suave Activewear update
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 22nd, 2026.
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Timestamps:
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1:18 AI vs. literary community
10:30 Mikayla Nogueira "divorce court" GRWM scrutiny
17:07 Jack Avery speaks out against Gabbie Gonzalez
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 21st, 2026.
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1:03 Aussie activewear brand Suave controversy
13:14 Harry Styles upset concert-goers over stage
17:42 TikTok star Gabbie Gonzalez arrested over Jack Avery allegations
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from May 20th, 2026.
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00:00 Intro
0:53 Breakdown of the “Clip Economy” discourse online
10:44 Ground News is facing backlash on TikTok for AI usage
18:35 Elon Musk loses legal battle against Sam Altman and OpenAI
20:58 YouTube is expanding Deepfake protection to creators over 18
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Sources:
https://www.vulture.com/article/social-media-feeds-chaotic-good-projects-clipping.html
https://www.theverge.com/report/920005/social-media-clipping-podcasts-clavicular-marketing-mrbeast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-short-form-clips-took-over-the-internet/id1378618386?i=1000763360734
https://www.npr.org/2026/05/12/nx-s1-5794670-e1/the-clipping-economy-how-short-form-video-clippers-are-overrunningthe-internet
https://clipping.net/blog/how-much-do-clippers-make#understanding-campaign-rates
https://x.com/DevinNash/status/2044218558993813559
https://shityoushouldcareabout.substack.com/p/the-clipping-economy-explained
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-19/musk-loses-open-ai/106695072
https://x.com/elonmusk/status/2056474896641782077
https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/09/youtube-expands-its-likeness-detection-technology-which-detects-ai-fakes-to-a-handful-of-top-creators/
https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/434105667
https://www.tiktok.com/@k_osherman/video/7638624044161535246?_r=1&_t=ZS-96VTy0suigO
https://www.tiktok.com/@totalhypocrisy/video/7637214699276307725?_r=1&_t=ZS-96VTvSa9Y5U
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 19th, 2026.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:39 Adam McIntyre VidCon concerns
7:52 Viral hotel pool meltdown
15:22 Jeff Wittek vs. David Dobrik settled
19:06 Viral comment section inside joke
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 18th, 2026.
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1:07 James Charles Spirit Airlines update
10:37 Jools Lebron calls out...Tana Mongeau? Maybe?
12:42 SAINT SATINE concerns
18:14 Alex Cooper pregnancy
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In this episode, we discuss the perceived value of celebrity endorsements, how brands have had to adapt this strategy to the social media era, and attempt to answer the question: does Gen Z even respond to celebrity endorsements? Or is this marketing strategy better left in the past?
Timestamps:
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2:08 Sponsor ad-read: BRITA
3:02 Why we have celebrity endorsements & ambassadors
9:03 Gen Z sentiment toward celebrity endorsement & ambassadors
9:40 Negative perception of celebrity endorsements
12:50 Positive perception of celebrity endorsements
18:16 How the industry has adapted to new-age ambassadorships
20:10 The impact of watchdog accounts on celebrity marketing
21:54 Celebrity ambassadors as missing-driven marketing
22:39 BRITA x Millie Bobby Brown
23:47 Brands utilising humour
24:46 Brands using celebrities for world-building
27:40 Conclusion
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This is a mini interview with Australian country singer-songwriter (and listener of the pod!), Michaela Cook.
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from May 13th, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:25 Breaking down the “Girlbossification of AI” discourse
11:01 The book app coming under fire for using AI on social media
18:49 BuzzFeed and Bumble embrace AI
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https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-girlboss-ification-of-ai-how-big-tech-is/id1733535260?i=1000763044510
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXKphAtkbgW/?igsh=NjBzYmNwcGdlaTln
https://deadline.com/2026/04/sandra-bullock-encourages-hollywood-lean-into-ai-1236864020/
https://www.library.hbs.edu/working-knowledge/women-are-avoiding-using-artificial-intelligence-can-that-hurt-their-careers
https://sophiaamoruso.substack.com/p/women-are-sleeping-on-ai-and-its
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https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/buzzfeed-disastrous-earnings-ai
https://investors.buzzfeed.com/news-releases/news-release-details/buzzfeed-inc-announces-proposed-majority-stake-investment-byron
https://www.axios.com/2026/05/11/bumble-reset-gen-z-dating-apps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0zmpWeywb0&list=PLc5F2y4laofG8BBeKLfc1h_wLFO0Gjx3M&index=1
https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1taels2/bumble_ceo_reveals_its_killing_off_the_swipe_on/
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 12th, 2026.
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2:39 Olivia Rodrigo babydoll dress discourse
6:30 Anthony Festa allegedly banned from solidcore
15:35 Dua Lipa vs. Samsung
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 11th, 2026.
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00:56 Avery Woods vs. college student
9:06 James Charles apologises for GoFundMe DM rant
13:18 Justin Bieber x Palantir concert??? (not really)
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 8th, 2026.
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1:07 TikTok racist AI summary
5:56 Sneako banned from Australia
9:41 MrBeast vs. Adele
11:17 James Charles GoFundMe rant
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 7th, 2026.
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https://variety.com/2015/digital/news/youtube-to-live-stream-coachella-music-fest-for-free-for-5th-year-running-1201463642/
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/youtube-coachella-streaming-features-weekends-820927/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Coachella/comments/1sik8mq/livestream_thank_you/
https://www.reddit.com/r/festivals/comments/1sk2kre/dont_know_how_i_feel_about_coachella_really/
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/911267/ai-influencers-coachella
https://www.wired.com/story/i-watched-18-hours-of-coachella-on-vertical-video-and-it-was-not-good-for-my-fomo/
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https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/04/13/sam-altman-may-control-our-future-can-he-be-trusted
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/910890/openai-sam-altman-second-home-attack-shooting
https://howtodothingswithmemes.substack.com/p/everythings-computer-but-how
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11:09 Manon will not perform with KATSEYE at Coachella
11:50 LaBrants reportedly moving after Tennessee passed new bill protecting child influencers
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The biggest stories on the internet from April 9th, 2026.
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00:50 Influencers claim they were uninvited to Coachella
11:04 Julia Fox defends influencer red carpet interviews
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00:44 OpenAI acquires viral tech talk show, TBPN
11:00 AO3 exits beta
15:10 The Australian under-16s social media ban isn’t working
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/technology/tbpn-silicon-valley.html
https://jdahl.substack.com/p/breaking-down-the-magic-behind-tbpn
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The biggest stories on the internet from April 7th, 2026.
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2:18 Sky Ferreira vs. Charli xcx
8:17 Leaked Labs update
14:20 Lauren Blake AI face swap Tatiana Elizabeth scandal
23:11 Bald Ann Dowd meets Ann Dowd
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2:25 Tana Mongeau & Brooke Schofield claim Cancelled podcast tour made no money
10:19 Mikaya Nogueira addresses backlash over her appearance at Hannah Montana red carpet
17:25 KitKat heist confusion
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1:06 Was the Chappell Roan backlash driven by bots?
9:46 The social media addiction lawsuits & the internet’s response
19:13 KATSEYE ‘Pinky Up’ AI allegations
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https://www.buzzfeed.com/natashajokic1/chappell-roan-controversy-bots
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The biggest stories on the internet from March 31st, 2026.
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1:47 Alex Cooper's Unwell Winter Games cast criticism
6:43 Clavicular arrest & mini deep dive
16:27 New 2026 Joe Exotic meme
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1:16 Barbie Dream Fest disaster
7:35 Kris Jenner viral profile pics
11:50 Creator apologises for misogynistic "progressive" take
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This episode explores if accountability can actually be enforced online. From Couch Guy to the Coldplay CEO scandal to various celebrity scandals, we break down how accountability culture has evolved into a tool for public shaming, who bears the heaviest burden of that shame, and why the people causing the most harm are often the least likely to face consequences.
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00:00 Ad read
00:46 Intro
3:46 What is accountability culture?
8:03 Recent examples of “accountability culture” & what accountability culture looks like online
11:20 Why are social media users so obsessed with demanding accountability from literal strangers?
16:35 Who enforces accountability culture? Exploring audience, individual, and elite enforcers
23:47 Can people online ever truly be held accountable?
28:33 Conclusion
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The biggest stories on the internet from March 26th, 2026.
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00:36 Trisha Paytas announces memoir, "Crying on the Kitchen Floor"
4:00 Alix Earle officially announces Reale Actives
5:52 Security guard involved in Chappell Roan fan saga speaks out
8:20 Andrew Siwicki launches YouTube channel
10:15 Creator Elena Taber accidentally exposes her anonymous Reddit account
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from March 25th, 2026.
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1:28 Google is rewriting headlines with AI
7:46 OpenAI is ending Sora
11:03 Tubi and TikTok collaborate for creators to pursue long form content
14:27 Investigation into digital Blackface and the representation of AI-generated Black women
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https://www.theverge.com/tech/896490/google-replace-news-headlines-in-search-canary-coal-mine-experiment
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Welcome to Touch Grass, a mini series where we explore the implications of being chronically online with the creatives who can’t escape it.
In this episode, host Lauren Meisner interviews Megan Pustetto, the host of Australia's biggest reality TV podcast, So Dramatic!, and founder of Kind Regards Network.
During this chat, Megan discusses her rapid rise to success in the podcasting industry, the hard parts of building a new business, the toll that internet trolls have had on her mental health, and how her audience keeps her going.
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The biggest stories on the internet from March 24th, 2026.
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1:58 Alix Earle's puzzle tease brand announcement goes viral
6:39 Aussie influencer Georgie Stevenson faces backlash over fuel price Reel
12:46 Shy Girl pulled after internet sleuths accuse novel of being AI slop
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The biggest stories on the internet from March 23, 2026.
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1:26 Taylor Frankie Paul's Bachelorette cancelled
11:23 Jorginho vs. Chappell Roan
20:30 Jools Lebron opens up about the challenges of her viral moment
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Welcome to Touch Grass, a mini series where we explore the implications of being chronically online with the creatives who can’t escape it.
In this episode, host Lauren Meisner interviews Crystal Andrews, Reader's Editor at Crikey and founder of Zee Feed.
Throughout this conversation, Crystal talks about how she juggles an editor role while building her own media business, how complicated it feels to get viral traction off bad news, and what the future of journalism looks like amid the rise of ragebait content and AI slop.
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The biggest stories on the internet from March 13th, 2026.
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3:00 Lipstick Lesbians respond to brand criticism
9:00 Katy Perry faces backlash over fan interaction
14:30 Millennials dragged for leaving space above head in videos
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The biggest stories on the internet from March 12th, 2026.
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00:49 Donna Kelce renovation memes
3:25 Brooke Schofield elopes
6:12 Lipstick Lesbians launch controversial brand Leaked Labs
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Welcome to Touch Grass, a mini series where we explore the implications of being chronically online with the creatives who can’t escape it.
In this episode, host Lauren Meisner interviews musician Ben Lee.
Throughout this conversation, Ben and Lauren chat about social media and the music industry, how being chronically online helps him be a better parent, and his philosophy behind using his status as a public figure to do good.
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from March 11th, 2026.
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0:42 Macbook Neo launches with Gen Z-focused social strategy
7:49 Alleged AI influencer uses likeness of hiking/travel creator
12:37 TechCrunch feuds with Cluely CEO Roy Lee
18:11 Moltbook acquired by Meta
21:05 Anthropic sues US Department of War
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https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/03/cluelys-arr-doubled-in-a-week-to-7m-founder-roy-lee-says-but-rivals-are-coming/
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The biggest stories on the internet from March 10th, 2026.
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2:35 Chappell Roan vs. paparazzi
7:00 Fruit & vegetable soap opera brainrot goes viral
10:26 Aussie influencers face backlash over fatphobic comments
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Timestamps:
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00:42 Timothee Chalamet vs. the arts
8:45 Jessalyn Grace speaks on child influencing
13:25 Viral TikTok jealousy discourse
20:29 Merit Beauty ad drama
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Literally what is this episode? IDK! Almost didn't publish this episode because it has so little substance, but they can't all be winners lol. Also if I pronounced Jimmy Iovine wrong, no I didn't🩷
The biggest stories on the internet from March 6th, 2026.
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1:12 Fast food burger review wars
3:50 Viral Substack argues that music streaming platforms will die soon
8:46 Selena Gomez x Benny Blanco footgate
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00:39 Whitney Simmons pregnancy TikTok unfollow debate
9:21 Rosanna Pansino calls out MrBeast for purchasing views
14:29 Viral TikTok thrift fashion drama
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1:01 Anthropic launches Substack for retired Claude model
6:01 Why users are boycotting ChatGPT
11:11 Report shows Nicki Minaj’s social media is being amplified by bots
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Welcome to Touch Grass, a mini series where we explore the implications of being chronically online with the creatives who can’t escape it.
In this episode, host Lauren Meisner interviews Sami Jenkins— a video producer, content creator, and founder of Wilty Meetups, a grassroots community that creates safe spaces for connection.
Through this conversation, Sami takes us through her unexpected venture into content creation, navigating an extroverted industry as an introvert, and how she’s become a community facilitator for other socially anxious young people in Melbourne.
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1:13 Emily Gwen lesbian flag & donations accusations
Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RkeQHloYU_J6chpC7ce4yRKyvAfTAc-v73hzRiauNxI/edit?tab=t.0
12:02 Halsey vs. Tumblr
13:37 Club Chalamet claps back at fan
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00:40 2 Bears, 1 Cave podcast episode backlash
5:44 McDonald's CEO being trolled over awkward burger promo video
9:56 Flava Flav plans celebration event for women Olympic athletes
12:43 Zendaya & Tom Holland are married according to Law Roach
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This episode explores the intellectual influencer phenomenon. We will define what they are, explore why they have become important, and what their rise tells us about a creator economy flooded with misinformation, grifters, and brainrot.
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00:46 Intro
3:10 Defining the intellectual influencer & examples
5:35 Exploring why intellectual influencers so popular right now
12:00 Intelligence as an aesthetic
19:50 Has TikTok taken the intellectual influencer too far?
25:26 How short-form video impacts this content
27:52 Conclusion
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1:03 Chloe’s Giant Cookies legal dramas
6:32 Sofia Franklyn to release Call Her Daddy memoir
13:31 Olivia Jade & Braxton Berrios + DeuxMoi vs. Lily Rose Depp
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Timestamps:
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1:11 Ebay acquires Depop from Etsy
6:24 Substack collaborates with Polymarket
12:11 AI Gucci Campaign
16:45 Spotify rolls out Prompted Playlists in Australia
19:13 Close Friends TikTok Clip
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https://www.wired.com/story/depop-uk-selling/
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https://newsroom.snap.com/gucci-sponsored-ai-lens
https://newsroom.spotify.com/2026-02-23/prompted-playlist-prompts-to-try/
Welcome to Touch Grass, a mini series where we explore the implications of being chronically online with the creatives who can’t escape it.
In this episode, host Lauren Meisner interviews Ruchi Page— creator, advocate, and Centennial World's longtime collaborator.
In their conversation, Ruchi takes Lauren through her experiences as a woman of colour in the Australian influencer industry, why she creates purpose-led content, and how she supports her mental health through the ups and downs of online advocacy.
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The biggest stories on the internet from February 24th, 2026.
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2:17 KATSEYE Manon hiatus update & possible Megan support
4:11 Staples Baddie acknowledged by brand
7:42 TikTok Selena Gomez conspiracy theories
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The biggest stories on the internet from February 23th, 2026.
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1:09 Belfast KPop tribute concert drama
7:03 KATSEYE Manon hiatus
12:05 Ned Fulmer crash out over dating app "doxxing"
14:54 Aussie fashion brands make nice ahead of copycat allegations
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1:19 Tana Mongeau viral MCo Beauty ad
4:31 Loft-Gate: TikTok rental scammer exposed
9:40 Alex Cooper to host Hannah Montana reunion
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Welcome to Touch Grass, a mini series where we explore the implications of being chronically online with the creatives who can’t escape it.
In this episode, host Lauren Meisner interviews Eugene Healey, a global brand strategist, key-note speaker, and online creator who grew his following from 0 to 400K in under a year. Eugene and Lauren chat about his career journey from academia to marketing, the power of creating opinion-based content online, dealing with criticism, and (of course) Lauren's favourite topic, Vanderpump Rules.
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from February 18th, 2026.
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00:00 Intro
1:11 TikTok usership remains stable despite new ownership
2:24 Meta patents technology for AI to impersonate deceased users
9:18 Wall Street Journal profiles philosopher who teaches Anthropic’s Claude morals
14:31 SeeDance 2.0 breakdown & Disney cease-and-desist
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https://www.businessinsider.com/meta-granted-patent-for-ai-llm-bot-dead-paused-accounts-2026-2
https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/WO2025117006
https://patents.google.com/patent/US12513102B2/
https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1r6n7es/comment/o5rnts5/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
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https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/anthropic-amanda-askell-philosopher-ai-3c031883
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9aGC6Ui3eE
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/16/tiktok-us-joint-venture-user-data-no-mass-exodus-oracle-mgx-silver-lake-larry-ellison-trump.html
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/877931/bytedance-seedance-2-video-generator-ai-launch
https://www.axios.com/2026/02/13/disney-bytedance-seedance
https://openai.com/index/disney-sora-agreement/
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/16/bytedance-safegaurds-seedance-ai-copyright-disney-mpa-netflix-paramount-sony-universal.html
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/879644/bytedance-seedance-safeguards-ai-video-copyright-infringement
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/paramount-disney-bytedance-cease-and-desist-seedance-ai-infringement-ip-1236663663/
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The biggest stories on the internet from February 17th, 2026.
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1:33 Gabbie Hanna claims "psychological abuse" at the hands of Trisha Paytas, drama channels, and other creators in new podcast
10:52 Creator goes viral for driving ticket
13:32 Pheonix & Blaec's post-prison relationship concern
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The biggest stories on the internet from February 16th, 2026.
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1:05 Rhode Sydney influencer launch event sparks backlash over lack of diversity of attendees
8:52 TikTok's Shrek as a "cautionary tale" discourse
20:10 ReallyRapunzel leaves TikTok after six-year hair collecting project
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The biggest stories on the internet from February 13th, 2026.
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00:51 Mikayla Nogueira announces divorce
3:12 Jake Shane as Chief Creative Officer
5:05 Rhode Sydney launch goes viral for coverage from creator who stumbled upon event
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The biggest stories on the internet from February 12th, 2026.
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Timestamps:
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1:22 Staples Baddie goes viral on TikTok
10:32 Alix Earle addresses Bad Bunny halftime show backlash
14:53 Jake Paul's Bad Bunny tweets
17:06 JBC vs. Scooter Braun
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Welcome to Touch Grass, a mini series where we explore the implications of being chronically online with the creatives who can’t escape it.
In this episode, host Lauren Meisner interviews Lena Tuck, a social media producer, TikTok commentary creator, and the creator of Sydney’s viral Heated Rivalry lookalike contest. Lena shares about how she shamelessly pursued her dream TikTok career, what it’s like being chronically online in her 30s, and how she touches grass while going viral.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:29 Bauer hockey x Pavvy update
5:36 Drag bingo Chipotle gift card
7:02 MrBeast buys Step app
11:47 Ellie vs. Savannah TikTok “plagiarism” drama
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This is a mini deep dive into the TikTok controversy that transpired after a hockey creator, Pavvy, made a video sharing content from the Bauer 2026 catalog.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:00 Bauer vs. hockey creator
2:02 Who is involved?
2:44 The video
4:22 The emails
9:36 The theories & fallout
11:34 The alleged public apology
14:15 Pavvy’s statement to mini scroll
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The biggest stories on the internet from February 5th, 2026.
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00:00 Intro
2:53 HigherUpWellness backlash
10:46 Aussie entrepreneur claims Sopha Dophaa canned matcha collab was her idea
18:48 Red Cross in South Korea gets surge in blood donations with Dubai chewy cookie incentives
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Welcome to the first episode of Touch Grass, a mini series where we explore the implications of being chronically online with the creatives who can’t escape it.
In this episode, host Lauren Meisner interviews creator, mental health advocate and self-described terminally online expert, Kriti Gupta. Throughout this conversation, Kriti takes us through her career journey, how she handles Tall Poppy Syndrome as a woman of colour in a visible industry, and of course, her tips for touching grass.
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from February 4th, 2026.
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0:00 Intro
0:55 Moltbook launches – a social media platform for AI agents
10:03 Rentahuman.ai launches, another platform catering to AI agents
11:22 Vogue Japan seemingly uses AI in Ariana Grande cover
13:36 Anna’s Archive sued for 13 trillion dollars
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The biggest stories on the internet from February 3rd, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:23 Sydney’s viral Heated Rivalry contest
7:51 WeWoreWhat calls off engagement & recap of her controversies
12:11 Alex Warren’s Grammys glitch
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The biggest stories on the internet from February 2nd, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:47 Mikayla Nogueira opens up about losing herself to influencer life
10:57 Clinton Kane admits to history of lies
16:00 Celebrities & creators speak out x Grammy's
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In this episode, we explore the viral analog trend and what is actually behind users motivations for going offline (or maybe pretending to) in 2026.
Timestamps:
00:00 Ad read
00:54 Intro
3:25 The trends indicating a shift to being “chronically offline”
7:42 Why is Gen Z pursuing the chronically offline lifestyle now?
8:34 Changes in the digital world
15:18 The pursuit of cool
23:55 Is Gen Z ACTUALLY pursuing the offline?
28:48 Conclusion
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The biggest stories on the internet from January 29th, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:13 Married women on girls trip TikTok discourse
6:21 Harry Styles ticket pricing backlash
10:46 'Nutella tricks' meme
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from January 28th, 2026.
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00:00 Intro
1:40 TikTok and the US government close the deal to spin off TikTok
5:42 Investors leading the TikTok USDS joint venture
8:10 Allegations of censorship on US TikTok
11:00 Glitches & TikTok’s data centre power outage
13:00 Changes to TikTok’s privacy policy
15:17 Alternative platforms to TikTok gaining traction: UpScrolled, Skylight & Monnett
17:41 Will people stick to the alternative platforms? What is next for US TikTok?
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https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/26/tiktok-alternative-skylight-soars-to-380k-users-after-tiktok-u-s-deal-finalized/
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The biggest stories on the internet from January 27th, 2026.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:57 Halley Kate engaged
9:27 Australian creator Emily Jolie-Pitt made it to AO
12:57 Viral Dramageddon drag show
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The biggest stories on the internet from January 23rd, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:48 Alix Earle reality show on Netflix
5:16 TikTok rainbow hair dye drama
13:33 Viral airplane panic attack sparks discourse over ragebait
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The biggest stories on the internet from January 22nd, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:51 Tana Mongeau buys TarasWrld halter top
3:39 Madison Beer talks pressure to "rebrand"
7:58 Club Chalamet to launch Storrie Times about Connor Storrie
14:20 Viral UGC Dr Pepper jingle makes it to a commercial
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from January 21st, 2026.
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00:00 Intro
00:41 Reddit Competitor Digg launches to the public
9:05 TikTok launches micro-drama platform: PineDrama
11:42 Meta Update 1: The Metaverse is “over”
13:41 Meta Update 2: Clip of Meta AI Glasses goes viral
14:59 Meta Update 3: Threads overtakes X in daily active users on mobile
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The biggest stories on the internet from January 20th, 2026.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:22 Brooklyn Beckham speaks out about cutting off family
10:57 Fans speculate more turbulence at Alex Cooper's Unwell Network
15:43 Patrick Starrr sets a new precedent for influencer brands with move into skincare
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The biggest stories on the internet from January 19th, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:10 Danielle Walter addresses docuseries
9:48 Aussie beauty influencer feud: Rosie Terre vs. Sarah Emilia
17:24 BookTok anti-intellectualism discourse
23:56 Heated Rivalry fandom backlash
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The biggest stories on the internet from January 16, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:55 Tana Mongeau vs. Tara's World
7:17 Pearl Davis' "silent temper tantrum"
12:26 2016 nostalgia theories
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The biggest stories on the internet from January 15th, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
0:46 Hailey Bieber repost mystery update
7:37 Chiara Ferragni acquitted of cake fraud
11:04 Pop Crave turns 10
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from January 14th, 2026.
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00:00 Intro
2:43 Grok non-consensually undressing women updates
10:29 Instagram sending out password change emails without requests
13:40 YouTube’s viral 140 year long video
15:56 The demise of Etsy and Etsy Witches
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The biggest stories on the internet from January 13th, 2026.
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Timestamps:
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2:22 Savoury Girl AI sponsorship backlash & subsequent fall out
9:08 Bebe Rexha voicenotes from Khia Asylum
12:05 Lowkenuinely
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The biggest stories on the internet from January 12th, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:00 Lauren vs. Samara
2:53 Kristy Sarah files for divorce from husband Desmond Scott
6:17 Hailey Bieber repost mystery
10:56 Jezabel vs. Maddie Watts
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The biggest stories on the internet from January 9th, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:42 Aussie brand’s viral AI slop
9:12 Bretman Rock vs. Vanessa Hudgens
11:55 Toxic celebrity mom group drama
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The biggest stories on the internet from January 8th, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:43 Trisha Paytas for congress
3:49 TikTok creator HaleyBaylee sued by ex-husband over comments she made on livestream about their marriage
6:53 Diary of a CEO backlash over viral "birth rate" conversation
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from January 7th, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:06 Is OpenAI buying Pinterest?
4:51 Anna’s Archive domain name suspended
8:36 Reddit overtakes TikTok in site visits in the UK
12:45 Grok generating images undressing women
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Sources:
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/tiktok-prepares-us-app-with-its-own-algorithm-user-data-2025-07-09/
https://www.theinformation.com/articles/sutskevers-fate-openais-next-deal-hit-robot-13-predictions-2026
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/16/pinterest-adds-controls-to-let-you-limit-the-amount-of-ai-slop-in-your-feed/
https://www.hbs.edu/ris/Publication%20Files/25023_52957d6c-0378-4796-99fa-aab684b3b2f8.pdf
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/dec/22/activist-group-says-it-has-scraped-86m-music-files-from-spotify
https://annas-archive.li/blog/backing-up-spotify.html
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/siteassets/resources/documents/research-and-data/online-research/online-nation/2025/online-nations-report-2025.pdf?v=409837
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/03/reddit-overtakes-tiktok-uk-search-algorithms-gen-z
https://www.theverge.com/news/853191/grok-explicit-bikini-pictures-minors
https://copyleaks.com/blog/grok-and-nonconsensual-image-manipulation
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-03/reports-xai-grok-undressed-minors-in-photos-on-x/106196308
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/06/elon-musk-xai-investment-grok-backlash
https://www.usermag.co/p/is-anyone-going-to-take-accountability
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The biggest stories on the internet from January 6th, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:00 Camilla Araujo course backlash
9:45 Chinese Baddie-tok
13:55 Timothée Chalamet thanks Kylie Jenner in acceptance speech
15:22 Topgolf vs. Logan's Christmas party resolved
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The biggest stories on the internet from January 5th, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:49 Stranger Things finale backlash
9:20 Alix Earle & Tom Brady
10:17 TarasWrld halter top nurse saga
16:38 365 buttons meme
22:00 Zach Bryan weds Brianna Chickenfry lookalike
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This is a rerun episode from 2024, where we explore the spiritual-adjacent corners of TikTok like manifestation-tok, tarot-tok, psychic-tok, and astrology-tok, and how this content can lead users down a harmful pipeline. We look at how young people, Gen Z in particular, are turning to new-age spirituality to make sense of the world and how the TikTok algorithm contributes to increasingly extreme beliefs in this area. We also share case studies of users who have devolved into "spiritual psychosis" (an unofficial term) after becoming obsessed with this side of TikTok.
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Timestamps:
4:05 Why I wanted to talk about this topic
5:13 Overview of the spiritual side of TikTok
10:30 Explaining “spiritual psychosis”
13:36 Creator case studies
17:44 The role of TikTok’s algorithm
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This is a rerun episode from 2024, where we explored the internet's love of "traumaporn" content and how this is changing the ways in which we engage with tragedy in the modern day, aiming to answer the question: Is there any ethical way to create and consume traumatic content online?
Note: This episode was recorded remotely, so please excuse the change in sound quality.
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Timestamps:
4:09 Defining “traumaporn”
9:27 Online discourse around traumatic content
14:06 Why do we like traumaporn?
19:58 Commodification of traumaporn
21:50 Soft White Underbelly
26:03 MrBeast
28:50 Is there an ethical way to create and consume traumatic content online?
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Timestamps:
1:56 Zendaya hat theory
5:30 Ariana Grande shopfront memes
8:35 Anglerfish
10:43 The Great Meme Depression of 2025
13:37 Club Chalamet’s WSJ profile
17:46 Vanilla Mace blind box
21:53 Mr Fantasy
24:45 Clang, clang, clang went the trolley
28:20 Oh no mi bunny memes
31:21 Concert content
35:42 Honourable meme mentions
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This episode of infinite scroll is brought to you by Afterpay’s Afterpaid 2025 report, an annual deep dive into Australia’s shopping snapshot.
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The biggest stories on the internet from December 11th, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
2:22 Creator suing celebrity facialist Sonya Dakar over alleged facial burns
6:07 Streamer Awards 2025 were a mess
10:43 TikTok's Solidcore scandal
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from December 10th, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
1:53 Australia’s under-16s social media ban officially begins and the response so far
8:21 Reddit reportedly plans to challenge Australian social media ban
10:59 The group cashing in on promoting the under-16 social media ban
13:53 AI reality show Non Player Combat is posted to YouTube
16:10 TikTok introduces Shared Collections and Feeds
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Sources:
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r7284
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-10/australias-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-starts-today/106119800
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxekqryn1jo
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cwy54q80gy9t?post=asset%3A3c3b086d-716a-44d8-b45d-0a33ffd9b1cf#post
https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/reddit-to-challenge-albanese-s-social-media-age-ban-in-court-20251205-p5nl63
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-08/how-europe-may-follow-australias-teen-social-media-ban/106035946
https://www.reddit.com/r/RedditSafety/comments/1phjf63/expanding_age_assurance_to_australia/
https://www.monash.edu/law/research/centres/castancentre/public-events/news/2025/under-16-social-media-ban
https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/09/36-months-teen-social-media-ban-big-tech-brands/
https://www.eonline.com/news/1425997/ai-reality-show-non-player-combat
https://www.dexerto.com/youtube/ai-reality-show-non-player-combat-hits-youtube-with-fully-generated-cast-3291748/
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-04/court-agrees-hear-teens-challenge-to-under-16-social-media-ban/106103338
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/08/tiktok-adds-a-space-for-organizing-content-with-others-teases-shared-feeds/
https://newsroom.tiktok.com/new-ways-for-friends-and-families-to-discover-share-and-connect-on-tiktok?lang=en
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The biggest stories on the internet from December 9th, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
00:53 Alix Earle x Braxton Berrios breakup updates
3:23 Threads rallies to find Ricki Lake for missing photos
6:10 Chappell Roan x M.A.C Cosmetics
7:42 Kelsea Ballerini calls out fan who compared her to Taylor Swift
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The biggest stories on the internet from December 8th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:42 Veruca Salt announces divorce from man she married after two weeks
6:03 Jaclyn Hill faces backlash for complaining about being in "views jail" on TikTok
14:45 Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios breakup
17:20 Pantone Colour of the Year criticism
21:57 Netflix Warner Brothers acquisition
24:43 Creator goes viral for confronting one of her trolls IRL and posting it to TikTok
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The biggest stories on the internet from December 4th, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
2:32 Colour analysis TikTok community drama
7:47 Tana Mongeau talks Reddit impact
12:08 Spotify Wrapped reception
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from December 3rd, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
1:19 Slop Evader launches, a tool to dodge AI-generated slop online
6:20 Yope and Lemon8 climb Aussie app stores ahead of under-16s social media ban
9:51 Marques Brownlee closes wallpaper app Panels
13:34 Viral TikTok videos accuse Aaron Parnas of missing source citations
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Sources:
https://tegabrai n.com/Slop-Evader
https://www.404media.co/slop-evader-browser-extension-pre-generative-ai-search-filter/
https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/02/teen-social-media-ban-alternative-apps-coverstar-lemon8/
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-02/lemon8-and-yope-put-on-notice-for-social-media-ban-targets/106093818
https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/11/24267900/marques-brownlee-mkbhd-price-panels-wallpaper-app
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65ciAONXv0M
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/01/mkbhds-wallpaper-app-panels-is-shutting-down/
https://panels.art/
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/dec/02/australian-children-moving-to-new-social-app-lemon8-but-owner-expected-to-restrict-users-to-over-16s
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The biggest stories on the internet from December 2nd, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
1:38 Elle Eastern Suburbs Mum vs. Regarding Cindy
8:22 Millennial optimism is trending
11:16 WSJ profile on Club Chalamet
13:21 Zara Larsson’s makeup artist is becoming the star of her tour
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The biggest stories on the internet from December 1st, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:50 TikTok band Boy Throb explained
6:00 RelationshipTok rocked by woman proposing to partner after 14 years
8:57 TikTok Awards update
12:30 Michael's Black Friday mess
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The biggest stories on the internet from November 28th, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
00:42 Chiara Ferragni facing 20 months in jail for "fraudulent" charity collaboration
4:50 Rosie Nguyen Suno AI X post backlash
10:21 Creators speak out on experience attending TikTok Awards
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For today's mini scroll, we're bringing you a recap of our experience doing red carpet coverage at the 2025 TikTok Awards in Sydney, Australia!
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from November 26th, 2025.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
1:41 Political accounts are astroturfing on X
8:59 Twitch is included in Australia's under-16s social media ban
13:13 Breaking down the viral Roblox CEO interview
19:10 Female Founder interview w/ Smriti Bangera from Chloris Labs
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Sources:
https://www.thedailybeast.com/top-maga-influencers-accidentally-unmasked-as-foreign-actors/
https://www.garbageday.email/p/republicans-astroturfed-themselves
https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2025/11/20/americans-social-media-use-2025/
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/esafetyoffice_weve-informed-twitch-that-we-consider-it-activity-7397414128505638912-ODyD?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-21/twitch-included-in-under-16s-social-media-ban/106036398
https://corp.roblox.com/newsroom/2025/11/roblox-requires-age-checks-limits-minor-and-adult-chat
https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/roblox-ceo-predators
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/21/australia-adds-twitch-to-teen-social-media-ban-pinterest-exempted/
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/podcasts/hardfork-roblox-child-safety.html?smid=url-share
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The biggest stories on the internet from November 25, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:08 xQc vs. Pokimane
3:35 Cooking with Kya "cautionary tale"
9:48 BeanTok changes lives
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The biggest stories on the internet from November 24th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:55 Chase Stokes x Kelsea Ballerini split
3:41 Becca Bloom equality backlash
10:24 Aspyn Ovard girlfriend reveal
11:51 Manosphere podcast goes viral for hypocrisy
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In this episode, we explore how intertwined pop culture, the digital world… and the American state of Utah have become. Why are we so fascinated with Utah content creators? What is it about Mormonism that has captivated pop culture fanatics? And how exactly did Utah become the capital of the internet?
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
4:16 How did Utah become the capital of the internet?
5:50 Mormonism: Origins, stereotypes and perceptions with Dr. David Smith
16:16 Mormonism goes mainstream
16:50 OG Mormon bloggers: Heather Armstrong, Noami Davis, Rach Parcell & Amber Fillerup Clark
22:13 Vloggers, family channels & tradwives: Shaytards, 8 Passengers, Ballerina Farm & Nara Smith
28:50 The observers & outsiders: Robert Carpenter, The Black Menaces & ExMo community
32:23 Why Mormonism dominates internet culture
44:37 Dr. David Smith interview pt. 2
57:41 Conclusion
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The biggest stories on the internet from November 20th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:48 Bee Better returns
5:48 Timothée Chalamet's viral Zoom film promo
8:31 Brittany Broski x Chris Martin spotted at concert
9:42 DoorDash girl update
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from November 19th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:21 Vine has rebooted with diVine
7:15 Meta wins antitrust case
10:49 YouTube is getting a weekly live late night show
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Sources:
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/12/jack-dorsey-funds-divine-a-vine-reboot-that-includes-vines-video-archive/
https://divine.video/authenticity
https://divine.video/about
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.224921/gov.uscourts.dcd.224921.693.0_2.pdf
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/16/tech/mark-zuckerberg-testimony-meta-ftc-trial
https://www.theverge.com/news/823191/meta-ftc-antitrust-trial-ruling
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/meta-defeats-ftcs-antitrust-case-alleging-social-media-monopoly-504b2323
https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/google-dodges-chrome-sell-off-in-antitrust-ruling.html
https://www.axios.com/2025/11/18/meta-instagram-whatsapp-antitrust-ftc
https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/the-future-of-content-is-on-youtube/
https://deadline.com/2025/11/youtube-late-night-stand-up-comedy-creator-slate-1236615805/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/youtube-late-night-comedy-slate-event-1236427188/
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/29/technology/twitters-4-year-odyssey-with-the-6-second-video-app-vine.html?_r=0
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The biggest stories on the internet from November 18th, 2025.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
1:10 Mikayla Nogueira negative lip kit reviews
6:02 NYC influencer goes viral for restaurant scandal & tragic dog situation
11:09 iJustine song faces AI allegations
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The biggest stories on the internet from November 17th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:47 Elyse Myers book review drama
8:37 Hair by Chrissy $4K backlash
15:36 Ariana Grande charged at by fan at Wicked premiere
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The biggest stories on the internet from November 13th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:54 UK influencer Brittany Miller admits to lying about cancer
3:34 Madeleine White sparks international online debate over pink eye
7:35 Sydney Sweeney's box office flop theories
10:56 Viral resume video at Jonas Brothers concert
13:39 Celebrity relationship updates
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from November 12th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:16 New investigation reveals Meta makes billions off fraudulent ads
6:45 Why clipping content is gaining popularity on social media
10:39 Emilycc has been live streaming for 4 years on Twitch
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Sources:
https://www.reuters.com/investigations/meta-is-earning-fortune-deluge-fraudulent-ads-documents-show-2025-11-06/
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-07/meta-making-billions-from-scam-ads/105983808
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HAjXHgtlAKCy0M5jgaNoZ?si=3287630a11534190
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-28/paid-armies-of-clippers-boost-internet-stars-like-mrbeast
https://www.cnbctv18.com/technology/mr-beast-takes-on-youtube-tiktok-instagram-reels-with-vyro-short-video-platform-19717784.htm
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/05/04/longest-marathon-streamer-emilycc/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stickergate-drama-on-threads-teen-vogue-layoffs-chatgpt/id1520715907?i=1000735804345
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The biggest stories on the internet from November 11th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:47 Threads sticker community drama
8:37 Woman on TikTok goes viral for series calling churches to see which ones will donate baby formula for hungry infant
13:55 Hype House to Grammy's nomination pipeline
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The biggest stories on the internet from November 10th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:14 Shay Mitchell launches skincare brand for children
5:12 Ned Fulmer addresses his comeback backlash
10:30 MrBeast to open theme park in Saudi Arabia
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The biggest stories on the internet from November 7th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:27 Jake Shane comedy series about his life coming to TV
3:56 Teen Vogue updates
7:22 The Girls Bathroom podcast faces backlash over pricing of new brand, Rooms
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The biggest stories on the internet from November 6th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:04 Sephora x Mariah Carey Christmas ad backlash
7:34 Ariana Grande threatened by fans after missing Wicked premiere
10:34 Acquired twins rumoured to launch clothing line
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from November 5th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:29 Xania Monet becomes the first AI artist to make Billboard airplay chart
7:06 Universal Music strikes a deal with AI Music platform, Udio
9:07 New report reveals a majority of top news creators are men
16:08 Are AI browsers a security threat?
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Sources:
https://www.billboard.com/lists/ai-artists-on-billboard-charts/
https://www.tiktok.com/@zauey/video/7568329227766910263?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7540547991460906503
https://www.nme.com/news/music/xania-monet-becomes-first-ai-artist-to-chart-on-us-billboard-rankings-3904887
https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/01/entertainment/xania-monet-billboard-ai
https://apnews.com/article/udio-universal-music-settlement-ai-song-downloads-774138b81d73f0652fcd1c19af165057
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/ai-music-universal-music-group-settlement-udio-1235457945/
https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2025-10/Newman%20et%20al%20Mapping%20News%20Creators%20and%20Influencers%20FINAL.pdf
https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news-creators-influencers/2025/mapping-news-creators-and-influencers-social-and-video-networks#five
https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2024/11/18/americas-news-influencers/
https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/serious-new-hack-openai-ai-browser
https://www.theverge.com/report/810083/ai-browser-cybersecurity-problems
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/ai-browsers-comet-openai-hacked-atlas-chatgpt-rcna235980
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The biggest stories on the internet from November 4th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:25 Diarrha N'Diaye appointed head of Skims Beauty following Ami Cole closure
4:30 Teen Vogue to be folded into Vogue dot com
7:40 Xandra Pohl opens up about Alix Earle friendship breakup
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The biggest stories on the internet from November 3rd, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:37 Billie Eilish update
3:04 TikToker's viral series documenting Business Insider travel reporting
6:00 Huda Mustafa's Love Island racism scandal against Olandria Carthen
10:03 Celebrity Halloween
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The biggest stories on the internet from October 31st, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
4:21 Halley Kate defends relationship against TikTok users
11:15 Hallie Batchelder condom-gate
13:27 Billie Eilish vs. billionaires
15:10 UMiami microinfluencer drama
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The biggest stories on the internet from October 30th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:13 Brittany Broski reveals she's releasing an album
3:20 BookTok vs. Matthew & Paul vs. Ingram
15:11 Dr. Valentina Pumpin's viral marketing
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from October 29th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:44 Elon Musk’s Grokipedia launches
10:03 Meta introduces ghost posts on Threads
13:57 Albanian AI-generated minister Diella is pregnant
18:03 Female founder interview w/ Freesia Gaul
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Sources:
https://www.engadget.com/social-media/xs-grokipedia-is-online-after-it-briefly-crashed-out-231108836.html
https://www.theverge.com/cs/features/717322/wikipedia-attacks-neutrality-history-jimmy-wales
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2025/02/elon-musk-wikipedia/681577/
https://www.citationneeded.news/elon-musk-and-the-rights-war-on-wikipedia/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/10/27/grokipedia-wikipedia-musk-/
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yd90g0q43o
https://about.fb.com/news/2025/10/introducing-disappearing-posts-on-threads/
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/27/threads-adds-ghost-posts-that-disappear-after-24-hours-and-responses-go-to-dms/
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The biggest stories on the internet from October 28th, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
2:04 Danielle Bernstein accused of stealing her engagement party speech
5:06 The Swiftologist vs. Adam McIntyre
11:18 Welsh 5 Adventure scandal
15:41 Row sample sale
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The biggest stories on the internet from October 27th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:25 QTCinderella joint stream backlash over comments
6:13 Rare Beauty seemingly posts heart eyes on video about Justin Bieber
9:19 Cami Mendes is engaged
10:26 Kim & North viral Halloween costume + viral TikTok video shows woman being harassed by group of men while trying to do her job
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In this episode, we dive into why fan-fiction remains a central part of pop culture. To help unpack the intricacies of this space, we turned to some experts. We first spoke to Alessandra Ferreri, Head of Content at Wattpad — and then we asked you, our listeners, to share your own experiences and opinions. From these conversations, we explored two questions: Is fan-fiction positive or negative for fandom culture? And how does Gen Z perceive fan fiction?
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
3:47 Fan-fiction definition and its origins
6:16 The modern era of fan-fiction: the rise of fanzines & pastiches
7:51 Fanfiction goes mainstream: Digital fan-fiction platforms
9:10 The rise of Fanfiction.net (FFN)
11:12 The popularity of AO3 and Wattpad
13:45 Interview with Alessandra Ferreri, Wattpad's Head of Content
37:04 How fan-fiction impacts young people and how they perceive it
38:58 The positives of fan-fiction
43:36 The negatives of fan-fiction
46:49 Conclusions
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The biggest stories on the internet from October 23rd, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:47 Brooke Schofield x Viall Files
5:39 Bella Hadid responds to fan concern over VS show
8:30 Jillian Webber engaged
10:05 Justin Bieber joins Twitch and says he'll stream "every day"
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Close Friends article:https://www.wired.com/story/the-blurred-truths-of-sora/
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from October 22nd, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:43 AWS outage breakdown
6:54 e.l.f. Cosmetics is partnering with Twitch for shoppable streams
10:10 Lionsgate has hired TikTok edit creators for marketing
13:47 Wikipedia human pageviews drop by 8%
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https://health.aws.amazon.com/health/status
https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/amazons-cloud-unit-reports-outage-several-websites-down-2025-10-20/
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/21/amazon-dns-outage-breaks-much-of-the-internet/
https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/aws/aws-service-disruptions-outage-update
https://www.smh.com.au/technology/why-one-company-s-glitch-just-broke-half-the-internet-20251021-p5n41g.html
https://investor.elfbeauty.com/stock-and-financial/press-releases/landing-news/2021/05-06-2021-073714973
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251015615060/en/e.l.f.-Cosmetics-is-First-Brand-to-Launch-Shoppable-In-Stream-Element-on-Twitch-Powered-by-Amazon-Ads
https://www.marketingdive.com/news/elf-cosmetics-first-test-twitch-livestream-shopping-ads/802953/
https://www.voguebusiness.com/story/technology/live-streaming-ushers-in-a-new-era-for-e-commerce
https://variety.com/2025/film/news/lionsgate-tiktok-fan-edits-1236551825/
https://diff.wikimedia.org/2025/10/17/new-user-trends-on-wikipedia/
https://www.techpolicy.press/amazon-cloud-outage-reveals-democratic-deficit-in-relying-on-big-tech/
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The biggest stories on the internet from October 22nd, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
1:43 Group 7 x Louvre heist memes
3:24 Sombr vs. 25-year-olds
10:19 Kira Cousins fake pregnancy
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The biggest stories on the internet from October 20th, 2025.
00:00 Intro
2:37 TikTok creator accuses DoorDash of firing her after reporting SA while on the job
9:08 Hailey Bieber vs. Selena Gomez again???
11:50 Alabama Barker makes Wendy Ortiz's Kylie Jenner dreams come true
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This episode explores the history and rise and fall of the rom-com as a genre of film. After the rom-com’s popularity waned through the 2010s, Gen Z seems to be bringing the genre back. So why now? And what does this revival reveal about how young people see dating, romance, and relationships today?
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
3:01 The history of the rom-com
7:50 The golden age of rom-coms
8:52 Millennials & the rom-com
11:06 Why the rom-com faded
16:20 Gen Z’s rom-com nostalgia
19:38 The return of the rom-com
20:55 How is the Gen Z-era rom-com different from its predecessors?
25:56 How does the new era of rom-coms influence Gen Z romance?
28:00 Conclusion
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The biggest stories on the internet from October 16th, 2025.
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2:05 Kim Kardashian x Call Her Daddy
5:28 Aussie jewellery brand vs. influencers
10:00 Kylie Jenner makes singing debut
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Welcome to a bonus episode of mini scroll, where I interview Aussie musician, swimmer, actor, poet, and overall icon, Cody Simpson!
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from October 15th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:03 Fandom-focused startup, Lore, raises $1M in pre-seed funding
8:24 4chan reportedly excluded from Australia’s under-16 social media ban
11:51 AI-generated “intruder” TikTok trend
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https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/03/a-new-search-engine-raises-1-1m-to-let-obsessive-fans-dive-down-internet-rabbit-holes/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8s72XWe-i4
https://pleasedontmakemefocus.substack.com/p/save-this-vol7
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/oct/09/4chan-not-blocked-australia-under-16s-social-media-ban
https://www.theverge.com/news/798797/uk-ofcom-fines-4chan-online-safety-act
https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/10/10/teen-social-media-ban-workarounds/
https://www.theverge.com/news/798681/police-stop-pulling-ai-homeless-man-tiktok-prankm
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98ezep0plno
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The biggest stories on the internet from October 14th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:01 Plan Bri returns + Brianna Chickenfry talks potential of a Grace O'Malley reunion
5:00 Glamorama vs. TikTok Patisserie
12:35 Dan & Phil confirm relationship after 16 years
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The biggest stories on the internet from October 13th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:41 Unwell Vegas recap + JoJo Siwa calls out Alex Cooper
6:42 King Kylie resurrects amid 2016 TikTok nostalgia moment
10:11 American couple goes viral for travelling to Canada on vacation and not realising Canada is not part of the U.S.
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The biggest stories on the internet from October 10th, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
3:07 Taraswrld mortgage-gate
8:57 StassieBaby opens up about BBL reversal
12:45 Spill Sesh & Sloan launch Popity
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The biggest stories on the internet from October 9th, 2025.
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3:24 Instagram Rings
5:51 Nintendo sues Reddit mod
9:50 6 7 crypto meme coin
13:16 Alix Earle debunks split rumours + Trisha Paytas Euphoria
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from October 8th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:01 The Life of a Showgirl AI promo
11:38 Viral AI-generated Jake Paul videos
17:31 Viral AI-generated “Me and my husband" video
19:48 AI Bubble report
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https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/06/taylor-swift-fans-accuse-singer-of-using-ai-in-her-google-scavenger-hunt-videos/
https://www.instagram.com/p/C_wtAOKOW1z/?hl=en
https://www.vulture.com/article/taylor-swift-ai-promo.html
https://openai.com/index/sora-2/
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/oct/06/open-ai-promises-more-granular-control-copyright-owners-sora-2-generates-videos-popular-characters
https://www.dbresearc h.com/PROD/RI-PROD/PDFVIEWER.calias?pdfViewerPdfUrl=PROD0000000000604456m
https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenAI/comments/1nyzkxt/list_of_celebrities_on_sora/
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The biggest stories on the internet from October 7th, 2025.
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1:47 Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl
18:17 Surviving Lilah Gibney
24:03 Sabrina Carpenter x Joe Keery ship
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The biggest stories on the internet from October 3rd, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
1:52 Daus Mendoza clothing line backlash
6:59 Hawk Tuah x Twitch9:00 Celebrities for free speech
11:04 YouTuber Tai Lopez ponzi scheme
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from October 1st, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:40 US-China TikTok deal breakdown
14:20 AI Actress receives backlash
17:06 Snapchat is introducing paid Memories storage plans
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https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/09/saving-tiktok-while-protecting-national-security/
https://www.oracle.com/news/announcement/oracle-chosen-as-tiktok-secure-cloud-provider-091920/
https://www.reuters.com/article/business/factbox-oracle-chairman-larry-ellisons-history-of-support-for-trump-idUSKBN2652RV/
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/26/2025/abu-dhabis-mgx-joins-consortium-to-keep-tiktok-alive-in-us
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/oracle-silver-lake-consortium-control-80-stake-tiktok-us-wsj-reports-2025-09-16/
https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-financial-page/donald-trumps-tiktok-deal-looks-like-crony-capitalism
https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/tiktok-will-soon-have-new-overlords-but-will-they-change-how-it-works-20250926-p5my5r.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iu-4WQSy20
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/09/25/tiktok-deal-sale-algorithm-changes/
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gj7mlg9vdo
https://www.theverge.com/tech/787051/larry-ellison-tiktok-quest-to-run-the-world
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-26/bytedance-to-get-about-50-of-tiktok-us-profit-under-trump-deal
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/opinion/tiktok-sale-us-china.html
https://au.variety.com/2025/film/news/ai-actress-tilly-norwood-talent-agents-zurich-summit-2-28339/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ai-actress-tilly-norwood-backlash-xicoia-eline-response-1236387903/
https://voice.lapaas.com/ai-record-label-higgsfield-launch/
https://newsroom.snap.com/snap-memory-storage
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The biggest stories on the internet from September 30th, 2025.
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2:01 Olivia Unplugged explained
6:28 MrBeast burning building video backlash
10:18 LGBTQIA+ creator opens up about realities of monetisation
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Timestamps:
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1:54 Selena Gomez x Benny Blanco wedding
3:41 Tana Mongeau absent from Brooke Schofield engagement party
7:49 Mikayla Nogueira luxury haul backlash
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In this episode, we are interrogating the stereotype that Gen Z are most the most hyper-individualistic generation. We'll explore what hyper-individualism really means, the societal and political forces behind it, and draw conclusions based on our insight and research.
Timestamps:
00:00 BRITA ad
00:40 Intro
3:15 What is hyper-individualism?
4:55 Neoliberalism & individualism
5:54 Democracy & individualism
7:34 Is Gen Z actually hyper-indivdualistic?
7:44 Yes argument
16:58 No argument
24:43 Conclusions
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The biggest stories on the internet from September 25th, 2025.
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00:47 Brands return to cinematic social strategies
3:55 Aussie influencer Rowi Singh x Chappell Roan makeup artist
6:18 Madelyn Cline reportedly dating a prince
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The biggest stories on the internet from September 24th, 2025.
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1:15 Disney+ to increase pricing amid Jimmy Kimmel scandal
5:27 404 Media suing ICE9:40 Wired subscriptions soar after positioning journalists as influencers
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The biggest stories on the internet from September 23rd, 2025.
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1:01 Chloe Malle style backlash
5:24 Jaden Smith appointed Creative Director of Christian Louboutin nepo baby criticism
12:33 Christian RaptureTok
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The biggest stories on the internet from September 22nd, 2025.
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1:00 Wisdom Kaye's Miu Miu disaster
5:01 Michael Weist talks TanaCon "trauma
9:40 Keke Palmer x Hot Ones x college student TikToker
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The biggest stories on the internet from September 18th, 2025.
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2:04 Ned Fulmer returns post-Try Guys cheating scandal
10:10 Conde Nast to launch new influencer storefront platform
14:20 Jacquie Alexander vs. Gabi Sullivan friendship breakdown
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from September 10th, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
1:18 Albania appoints AI-powered minister
4:49 Charlie Kirk, Tyler Robinson & the radicalisation of meme culture
12:41 Spotify lifts its shuffle-only listening option for free users
15:12 US and China agree to framework for American ownership of TikTok
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Sources:
https://www.politico.eu/article/albania-apppoints-worlds-first-virtual-minister-edi-rama-diella/
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/albanias-prime-minister-appoints-ai-generated-minister-rcna230963
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/11/albania-diella-ai-minister-public-procurement
https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-09-15/free-experience-updates-features-tips/
https://www.theverge.com/news/778176/spotify-free-user-upgrade-play-specific-songs
https://pitchfork.com/news/apple-music-now-lets-you-import-playlists-from-spotify-and-other-streaming-services/
https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-08-26/introducing-messages-a-new-way-to-share-what-you-love-on-spotify-with-friends-and-family/
https://www.garbageday.email/p/charlie-kirk-was-killed-by-a-meme
https://www.tiktok.com/@aidanetcetera/video/7550331697045294358?_r=1&_t=ZS-8zlRi8XNile
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/trump-china-tiktok-deal-rcna231313
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/15/trump-china-tiktok-deal-00563750
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The biggest stories on the internet from September 16th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:50 Tarayummy addresses appearance criticism
6:21 Substack taps Club Chalamet
10:38 Ariana Grande ticket scalping drama
14:49 Close Friends video
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The biggest stories on the internet from September 15th, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
1:38 Pilates Body Rave backlash over pilates "hot take"
10:20 Katie Fang new beauty column
12:10 Ed Sheeran vs. Swiftologist
16:28 Gen Z choose Nepal candidate via Discord
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The biggest stories on the internet from September 12th, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
1:07 CleanTok vs. Bradley On A Budget
8:39 Megan Thee Stallion allegedly serves Adin Ross lawsuit via mariachi band
10:53 Gen Z protests Nepal social media ban
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The biggest stories on the internet from September 11th, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
4:59 Taylor Frankie Paul named new Bachelorette
8:10 Salish Matter launches Gen Alpha skincare line... but the attention is on her dad
14:15 Jeffree Star comes for James Charles & Nikkie Tutorials over Louis Vuitton makeup reviews
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from September 10th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:24 Roblox introduces short-form video
7:16 Online age verification breakdown
13:57 The Miu Miu mic PR package
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Sources:
https://corp.roblox.com/newsroom/2025/09/roblox-moments-user-generated-discovery
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-30/roblox-banned-predator-hunter-schlep-gaming-kids-watching/105711644
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-05/roblox-tests-tiktok-like-app-so-players-can-share-game-action
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/roblox-schlep-pedophile-vigilante-lawsuits-1235414218/
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/24/what-are-the-new-uk-online-safety-rules-and-how-will-they-be-enforced
https://www.usermag.co/p/we-must-fight-age-verification-with
https://action.freespeechcoalition.com/age-verification-resources/state-avs-laws/
https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/06/the-growing-debate-over-expanding-age-verification-laws/
https://www.businessinsider.com/tea-dating-app-two-class-action-lawsuits-following-data-breach-2025-7
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/age-verification-legislation-united-states-online-safety-1235419895/
https://www.techpolicy.press/age-verification-and-lgbtq-youth/
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The biggest stories on the internet from September 9, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
00:54 Harry Jowsey vs. Trisha Paytas
3:34 Sabrina Carpenter supports trans rights at VMAs performance
6:42 Tunis/to Nice TikTok mixup
8:44 Ashtin Earle alleged rates revealed
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The biggest stories on the internet from September 8th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:46 Viral "husband packs my lunch" trend
6:23 Stanzi Potenza "clanker" skit backlash
11:17 Rhode's relevancy in question post-e.l.f. deal
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The biggest stories on the internet from September 5th, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
1:14 Tana Mongeau x Tarte collaboration
4:00 Healthcare workers fired for viral TikTok post mocking patients
6:42 Filipino TikTokers are exposing nepo babies of alleged corrupt officials
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The biggest stories on the internet from September 4th, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
00:41 MrBeast mobile network plans
2:40 Becca Bloom wedding
4:26 Selena Gomez x Mandy Teefey Wondermind exposé
8:17 Sofia Richie fashion brand
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from September 3rd, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:25 Viral investigation into dark money and the creator economy
13:33 Shein questionable AI models
16:40 Female Founder Interview: Lauren interviews Nikol Moses
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https://www.wearechorus.com/
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/feb/03/dark-money-political-donations-labor-coalition-liberal-greens-ntwnfb
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/10/26/social-media-influencers-election-money-campaigns/
https://www.tmz.com/2025/09/02/luigi-mangione-shein-clothing-model/
https://x.com/PopCrave/status/1963048820025008269
https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorlorenz/video/7544054576131968270?_r=1&_t=ZS-8zP80WV1Ef4
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The biggest stories on the internet from September 2nd, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
00:42 TikTok creator Teacher Bae faces backlash for outfits she wears to school
3:50 Aussie podcasts accuse Chloe Barry-Hang of going on a paid influencer trip to Afghanistan
11:10 Audra Winter BookTok update
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The biggest stories on the internet from September 1st, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
1:12 KJ Apa's TikTok alter-ego
3:54 Sydney Sweeney & Scooter Braun romance speculation
6:13 Crumbl co-founder outed amid viral TikTok rumour
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 29th, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
1:14 TikTok family Disney trip backlash
4:02 Recho Omondi $55K-gate
11:49 Sabrina Carpenter Man's Best Friend
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 28th, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
00:49 Taylor & Travis engaged
4:29 Twitter-viral 'Tallow' restaurant scandal
10:09 MrBeast vs. Caleb Hearon
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from August 27th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:14 Is YouTube using AI enhancements on already-uploaded content?
5:38 Google reveals AI’s environmental impact
12:54 V-Tuber Ironmouse is one of Rolling Stone’s Top 25 influential creators
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Sources:
https://arxiv.org/pdf/2508.15734
https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/infrastructure/measuring-the-environmental-impact-of-ai-inference
https://zenodo.org/records/7855594
https://theconversation.com/ais-excessive-water-consumption-threatens-to-drown-out-its-environmental-contributions-225854
https://www.theverge.com/report/763080/google-ai-gemini-water-energy-emissions-study
https://www-technologyreview-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.technologyreview.com/2025/08/21/1122288/google-gemini-ai-energy/amp/
https://www.sustainabilitybynumbers.com/p/ai-footprint-august-2025
https://bsky.app/profile/emilymbender.bsky.social/post/3lwwarf472p2n
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2025/08/youtube-shorts-ai-upscaling/683946/
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250822-youtube-is-using-ai-to-edit-videos-without-permission
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86nhP8tvbLY
https://cloud.google.com/learn/artificial-intelligence-vs-machine-learning?hl=en#how-are-ai-and-ml-connected
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/top-social-media-influencers-creators-2025-1235413251/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwLbGcUMy6g
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 26th, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
00:45 Connor Franta x Troye Sivan 2010s relationship confirmed
3:41 Made by Mitchell vs. Malachi collaboration gone wrong
10:27 Madison Beer rumoured new relationship
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 25th, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
00:46 Ultra Violette pulls sunscreen amid SPF variability
10:34 Bobbi Althoff x Drake podcast again
11:51 Lil Nas X concerns
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 22nd, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
1:11 YouTube's bid for the Oscars
3:10 MAC LAX employee fired for DITL vlogs
9:43 Concerning new tradwife content trend
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In this episode, I interview Ariel Bogle and Cam Wilson, authors of the new book, Conspiracy Nation. We chat about the rise of conspiracy theories & the internet's role, as well as how these beliefs are impacting our culture and communities.
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 21st, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
1:27 Izzy Darnell Bama Rush troll
8:09 BFFs Podcast vs. Just Trish
12:25 LAInfluencerSnark subreddit drama
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from August 20th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:48 TikTok Shop markets GPS to “stalk” women
6:02 A man licensed his likeness to TikTok for $750
10:03 ChatGPT is friendly again
12:48 Lil Miquela collaborates with Nancy Pelosi (?)
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Sources:
https://x.com/OpenAI/status/1956461718097494196
https://x.com/sama/status/1956483306951938134
https://www.instagram.com/p/DNYngD8pSbf/?hl=en&img_index=1
https://www.businessinsider.com/misleading-tiktok-shop-videos-are-becoming-e-commerce-headache-2023-11
https://www.tiktok.com/@gracejohanna/video/7298829793271876906
https://www.404media.co/tiktok-shop-sells-viral-gps-trackers-marketed-to-stalkers/
https://seller-us.tiktok.com/university/essay?knowledge_id=1399532709988097&default_language=en&identity=1
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 15th, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
00:58 E.L.F. responds to Matt Rife campaign backlash
3:22 Sweet Loren's viral TikTok rebrand
7:18 Sylvanian Drama lawsuit dropped
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 14th, 2025.
Timestamps:
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1:04 E.L.F. Cosmetics faces backlash for Matt Rife ambassadorship
4:52 Annal Delvey photoshoot with rabbits scandal
9:13 Men are using Reddit to shop for fashion
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from August 13th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:13 Reddit vs. Internet Archive
5:36 ChatGPT-5 roll out disaster
10:56 Instagram Maps backlash
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 12th, 2025.
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00:00 Intro
00:43 Kylan Darnell taking a break from Rush amid rumours
5:56 Australian entertainment media analysis
12:54 Taylor Swift new album
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 11th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Close Friends
1:54 Tana & Brooke feud over 'Cancelled' archive
5:34 Liv Schmidt vs. Carly Weinstein
9:12 TikTok catfish saga
13:44 TikTok adoption plagiarism storytime
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 8th, 2025
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00:00 Intro
00:28 Audra Winter BookTok debut flop
4:01 Matt Rife buys the Annabelle haunted house
6:45 Anti-feminist influencer girlies are fighting
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 7th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:36 KSI Labubu backlash
5:54 Kendra psychiatrist TikTok series
21:13 Kaima Cosmetics insults customer
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from August 6th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:54 Elon Musk is bringing back Vine(?)
7:11 Amazon closes Wondery
10:52 Reddit is no longer paywalling subreddits
12:49 Lauren interviews Anna Guerrero
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Sources:
https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/04/grok-imagine-xais-new-ai-image-and-video-generator-lets-you-make-nsfw-content/
https://www.theverge.com/2016/10/28/13456208/why-vine-died-twitter-shutdown
https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1951697566325981414
https://www.theverge.com/23940924/elon-musk-x-twitter-all-hands-linda-yaccarino-super-app
https://www.engadget.com/apps/elon-musk-says-the-vine-archive-is-coming-back-180935178.html
https://gizmodo.com/so-far-elon-musks-revival-of-vine-is-seriously-disappointing-2000638604
https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-grok-new-image-generator-restore-vine-2025-8
https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/wondery-to-join-amazon-music
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-04/amazon-to-shut-down-wondery-podcast-studio-reorganize-audio-business?
https://www.theverge.com/news/718136/amazon-wondery-gutting-podcast-studio-layoffs
https://www.edisonresearch.com/youtube-is-the-preferred-podcast-listening-service/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/amazon-wondery-podcast-studio-ceo-jen-sargent-1236336750/
https://www.theverge.com/news/717480/reddit-paywall-paid-subreddits-plans-earnings-steve-huffman-spez
https://www.reddit.com/r/RDDT/comments/1mec0sa/comment/n698gt7/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 5th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:23 Business update/storytime
5:06 Live Nation Urban launches Black creator network
8:43 Spooners press tour goes viral
11:04 Dude Perfect lands documentary in theatres
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 4th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:28 Alix Earle speaks out against Alex Cooper
4:50 Brooke Schofield vs. BB
8:29 TikTok comment bot trend
11:48 Bobbi Althoff podcast ends
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 31st, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:20 San Francisco restaurant collab gone wrong
8:54 Jana & Kenny Love Island breakup saga
16:15 FaZe Banks steps down as CEO of FaZe Clan
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from July 30th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:56 Women-only app “Tea” suffers massive data breach
8:02 Vogue includes AI model in August issue
13:14 Australian government includes YouTube in under-16s social media ban
14:43 Internet Archive becomes an official US government document library
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Sources:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-tea-app-dating-advice/
https://www.teaforwomen.com/about
https://www.teaforwomen.com/cyberincident
https://www.404media.co/women-dating-safety-app-tea-breached-users-ids-posted-to-4chan/
https://www.404media.co/a-second-tea-breach-reveals-users-dms-about-abortions-and-cheating/
https://www.theverge.com/cyber-security/714750/tea-hack-breach
https://www.garbageday.email/p/the-tea-app-and-the-future-of-online-surveillance-16aa944529b0cb6e
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-29/vogue-ai-model-controversy/105580372
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgeqe084nn4o
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-29/youtube-will-be-included-in-social-media-ban-for-under-16s/105587310
https://theconversation.com/albanese-government-to-include-youtube-in-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-262124
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/google-threatens-to-sue-if-youtube-is-included-in-australias-kids-social-media-ban/axud666av
https://www.kqed.org/news/12049420/sf-based-internet-archive-is-now-a-federal-depository-library-what-does-that-mean
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kDxXsYfhc0QRMGBURP5X5JmfUftjIM_U/view
https://mashable.com/article/internet-archive
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 29th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:48 Molly Mae motherhood struggles
4:26 Sydney Sweeney x American Eagle backlash
13:10 Trisha Paytas addresses allegations she "lied" about infertility
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 28th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:36 Updates & personal story (TW)
7:26 The Kid LAROI seemingly confirms split from Tate McRae
10:50 E! News cancelled over... TikTok reporters?
15:44 Gwyneth Paltrow for Astronomer divides the internet
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This episode is an exploration into how social media has changed who gets immortalised online and why we care to leave a digital legacy in the first place, featuring an interview with Mike's Mic!
Timestamps:
00:00 BRITA ad
00:32 Intro
5:00 Defining legacy & our interest in it
8:50 Storytelling & legacy
12:55 Celebrities, creators & legacy
16:30 Digital legacies in the creator economy
20:00 Mike’s Mic interview
34:42 Conclusion
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 24th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:30 Trisha Paytas gives birth to baby boy named Aquaman Moses Paytas-Hacmon
4:30 JanaandBooks
11:35 Is Bop House over?
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from July 23rd, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:52 Roblox may be integrating dating into the platform
6:53 YouTube deletes thousands of channels associated with coordinated influence operations
13:24 TikTok introduces songwriter label on profiles
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Sources:
https://blog.google/threat-analysis-group/tag-bulletin-q2-2025/
https://blog.google/threat-analysis-group/identifying-vulnerabilities-and-protecting-you-phishing/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7N4EC20-cM
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/21/youtube-channels-propaganda-china-russia.htm
https://blog.google/threat-analysis-group/tag-bulletin-q1-2025/
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/19401612241297832
https://bipartisanpolicy.org/blog/coordinated-influence-operations/ https://www.theverge.com/news/708611/tiktok-songwriter-features-music-tab
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4YW2cYqRprKx4i5a1dxH81?si=Uqr8bSEbT7mrSjkx6NHJkQ
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/relationships/a65440074/roblox-dating-2025/
https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23864858/roblox-ceo-prediction-adults-dating-experiences-rdc-2023
https://corp.roblox.com/newsroom/2025/07/advancing-safety-on-roblox-with-age-based-communication
https://www.theverge.com/news/708670/roblox-trusted-connections-age-estimation-privacy
https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2025/03/24/literally-just-child-gambling-study-urges-swift-regulation-of-roblox.html
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/apr/14/risks-children-roblox-deeply-disturbing-researchers
https://bmcpsychology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40359-020-0373-1
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 22nd, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:35 OF creator Ari Kytsya is the new face of Urban Decay
3:42 Kylie Jenner faces harsh backlash over Miu Miu campaign
7:19 Sia & Harry Jowsey spark romance rumours as they're photographed holding hands
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 21st, 2025
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:42 Coldplay affair saga
15:35 Alex Warren vs. TikTok music critics
21:13 Vereena Sayed is back
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This episode is a mini deep dive into TikTok's viral 4th of July antipasto drama.
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 17th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:39 Flawed Villain vs. Texas Garden Fairy
10:37 Vanilla Mace called out by tooth gem artist
15:36 TikTok impersonation glitch
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from July 16th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:47 Teen sells a Roblox game for millions
3:48 AI-generated influencer goes viral at Wimbledon
10:18 YouTube is cracking down on “mass-generated content”
13:16 OpenAI is launching a browser
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 15th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:24 Hubs.Life downfall after quitting his 9-5
5:50 Zach Bryan & Brianna Chickenfry feud some more
12:00 Creator behind Sylvanian Drama TikTok account sued by toy company
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 14th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:10 Gen Z stare
11:08 Brooke Schofield defends Miles Canton
13:17 Hailey Bieber reacts to Justin Bieber's new album Swag
16:18 TikTok nail techs crash out
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Enjoy this special episode of Mini Scroll, where Lauren interviews Teresa Giudice from Real Housewives and New Jersey and Whitney Rose from Real Housewives of Salt Lake City!
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 11th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:40 BranFlakezz & Kelsey Soles on influencing
6:03 Yahoo's creator program reaches new success
9:11 Love Island's Cierra Ortega apology
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 10th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:42 Brianna Chickenfry vs. Zach Bryan again
4:35 JoJo Siwa enters her tradwife era
7:15 Cancelled podcast fans react to the official ending in 6 episodes
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from July 9th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:39 TikTok is reportedly building a US-based version of the app
6:46 Racist AI slop is taking over TikTok
15:11 Meta AI creates a fake controversy about a band (allegedly)
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 8th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:17 Sarah's Day vs. Who Is Elijah
6:00 TikTok's "Indonesian Boat Kid" meme
7:16 Adam McIntyre reported to ICE by his snark Reddit
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 4th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:34 Celebrity Ritz-Carlton cruise
2:32 YouTube cracks down on AI content
5:13 Australian wedding dress drama between Jade Marie Zane & The Ivory Room
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 3rd, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:46 Gigi Gorgeous x Nats Getty divorce
3:04 Sabrina Carpenter raises $1 million for charity on Short n' Sweet tour
5:28 TikTok overrun with "sympathy-traps"
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from July 2nd, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:43 Trump claims there is a US TikTok buyer
3:44 TikTok content moderators speak out against work conditions and expectations
8:34 X is piloting an AI-driven fact-checking program
12:12 American AI company Anthropic tests whether AI can run a small store
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Sources:
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/30/tech/trump-tiktok-who-could-buy
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/society-equity/trump-says-fox-interview-he-has-group-wealthy-people-buy-tiktok-2025-06-29/
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/29/us/politics/trump-tiktok-buyer.html
https://restofworld.org/2025/tiktok-moderators-turkey/
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/dec/21/diary-of-a-tiktok-moderator-we-are-the-people-who-sweep-up-the-mess
https://www.vice.com/en/article/tiktok-content-moderation-layoffs-ai/
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-12/tiktok-slashing-jobs-to-boost-ai-content-moderation/104465606
https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2022-10-20/behind-tiktoks-boom-a-legion-of-traumatised-10-a-day-content-moderators/
https://www.theverge.com/news/658566/content-moderator-union-alliance-meta-tiktok-google
https://x.com/CommunityNotes/status/1940132205486915917
https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/01/x-is-piloting-a-program-that-lets-ai-chatbots-generate-community-notes/
https://www.theverge.com/news/696210/x-community-notes-ai-note-writers
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-01/x-will-deploy-ai-to-write-community-notes-expand-fact-checking
https://www.anthropic.com/research/project-vend-1
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 1st, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:15 Kath Ebbs & Avery Cyrus collab
4:03 Charli xcx Glastonbury backlash
6:22 MrBeast AI thumbnail scandal
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The biggest stories on the internet from June 30th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:20 TikTok's viral facelift
5:12 Waterboy brand trip saga
9:19 Cannes Lions prize winners AI scandal
13:52 Brooke Schofield engaged
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This episode is an exploration into the history and impact of the GRWM genre of content— from beauty YouTube to TikTok storytimes.
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Timestamps:
00:00 BRITA sponsorship
00:38 Intro
3:00 The origins of the GRWM: Shannxo & Jackie Aina
6:18 The evolution of the GRWM: From educational to personality-driven
7:48 How TikTok changed the GRWM
9:18 Alix Earle & the GRWM
12:26 Impact of GRWM: Purchasing
15:25 The darker impact of GRWM content
19:49 Why we love the GRWM: Self-expression
21:45 Oversharing in GRWM
23:51 Memes & thirst-trapping
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I caught this while editing, but want to acknowledge around 9:28 when I said "women fought to work" that women have always worked, especially women from disenfranchised socioeconomic backgrounds. what I meant by that statement was more around access to education, upward mobility in the workforce, equitable opportunities etc.*
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The biggest stories on the internet from June 26th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:50 Mikayla Raines tragically passes away amid cyberbullying attacks
6:48 TikTok creator Courtney Joelle going viral for her sharing her version of “princess treatment” by husband
12:33 Hailey Bieber shuts down divorce rumours after stepping out without engagement ring
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from June 25th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:39 Reddit is in talks to consider using Sam Altman’s iris-scanning Orb
4:53 Australia’s under 16s social media ban may now include YouTube
10:09 - BeReal is making a comeback (allegedly)
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Sources:
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/20/2025/reddit-considers-iris-scanning-orb-developed-by-a-sam-altman-startup
https://gizmodo.com/reddit-looks-to-get-in-bed-with-altmans-creepy-world-id-orbs-for-user-verification-2000618369
https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/department/media/news/social-media-minimum-age-legislation-passed
https://www.amnesty.org.au/social-media-ban-explained/
https://theconversation.com/esafety-boss-wants-youtube-included-in-the-social-media-ban-but-ai-raises-even-more-concerns-for-kids-259561
https://theconversation.com/technology-to-enforce-teen-social-media-ban-is-effective-trial-says-but-this-is-at-odds-with-other-evidence-259373
https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/06/23/teen-social-media-ban-tech-trial-labor-albanese-government-australia-world-first/
https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/esafety-commissioner-advice-on-draft-online-safety-rules-19-june-2025.pdf
https://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/connect-communicate/esafety-advice-ignores-australians/
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/aug/21/its-a-modern-day-facebook-how-bereal-became-gen-zs-favourite-app
https://www.businessinsider.com/bereal-app-plans-comeback-new-features-ads-2025-6
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:45 Amouranth returns to Twitch after making $38 million on Kick
4:45 PLL cast opens up about series in new interview for 15 year anniversary
8:16 90s decor show, Decorating Cents, goes viral on TikTok for all the wrong reasons
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The biggest stories on the internet from June 23rd, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
3:12 Fred again... NYC pop up backlash
9:29 Olivia Rodrigo x Taylor Swift "feud" update
14:02 Tammy Hembrow divorce
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The biggest stories on the internet from June 20th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:30 Emma Chamberlain x Pinterest
2:15 Remi Ashten wedding ft. Lana Del Rey
4:35 Unpacking Gen Z's PARKE obsession
9:17 Brooke Schofield possibly engaged
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In this special Bravo edition of mini scroll, I interview The Valley's Zack Wickham!
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from June 18th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:13 Roblox users are protesting ICE
7:56 MidJourney sued by Disney and Universal
10:09 US TikTok ban extended (again)
10:45 Moshi Monsters set to return
13:34 Expert interview about online safety and how platforms can help protect users while online dating
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The biggest stories on the internet from June 17th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:03 Tana Mongeau & Brooke Schofield to end Cancelled Podcast soon
5:03 Doja Cat viral fan interaction
8:31 Ultra Violette sunscreen scandal
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The biggest stories on the internet from June 16th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:25 Alix Earle faces backlash for take on Sabrina Carpenter album cover
5:01 Indy Clinton hires private investigator on trolls + Tattle Life owner/operator exposed
14:41 Converse accused by small designer of ripping off his branding
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CLARIFICATION June 5th, 2025: We have reason to believe one of the screenshots included in this episode from Charly's story was doctored. This section has been edited out of the original episode.
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This episode is a mini deep dive into the rift between the Welsh 5 and Charly Anne.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:19 Who are the Welsh 5?
2:54 Welsh 5 Las Vegas trip
6:35 Becki Jones leaves TikTok
9:00 Charly x Welsh 5 rift
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 29th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:51 Catherine Paiz on Call Her Daddy x Tana Mongeau
6:40 Luke Bateman responds to BookTok backlash
13:52 Hailey Bieber sells beauty brand for $1 billion
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The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from May 28th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:02 Travel creators face cancelled partnerships from Booking.com & Expedia
7:05 Is microblogging dead?
13:30 American Music Awards viral backlash
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 27th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:13 BookTok heartthrob Luke Bateman lands two-book deal one month after joining the niche
8:21 Explaining the Benson Boone hate on TikTok
14:22 Alix Earle x Hawaiian Tropic campaign backlash
17:00 $7K Dominos order x Scotiabank drama update
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 26th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:27 Steve Madden interview on Patreon's The Cutting Room Flood podcast goes viral for all the right reasons
8:30 Liv Schmidt's Skinni Société gets demonetised after The Cut article exposes its toxicity
14:17 JustJazzy NYC influencer wedding content discourse
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 23, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:26 JoJo Siwa & Chris Hughes allegedly dating
3:48 Alix Earle on Dancing With The Stars
5:14 Canadian creator named Naya Sakry has taken to TikTok to share that Dominos “took $7200” from her
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 22nd, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:42 Hailey Bieber wins internet back with Vogue
7:13 Duolingo AI drama
16:10 TikTok's "chic" debate
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The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from May 21st, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:30 YouTube launches podcast chart
4:45 Celebrity mobile game ads flood TikTok
9:27 Google goes all in on AI search
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Note for Spotify video viewers: We are testing a new editing software and only just realised this file exported without the usual graphics and photos to go along with the stories. Apologies for the blank slate today!*
The biggest stories on the internet from May 20th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:29 Man goes viral for swiping 2 million times on Tinder with only 1 date
7:55 BookTok Kickstarter scandal
15:19 Charlotte Tilbury vs. Huda Kattan over influencer post
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 19th, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:25 Kayla Malec & Bee Better respond to James Charles
7:04 Celebrity MUA Mary Phillips quotes bride $100K for wedding glam
16:35 Chappell Roan's comment section helps indie perfume go viral
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This episode is an exploration into the rise and fall of the 2010s lifestyle vlogger niche — diving into the friendship groups, content styles, and downfall of this side of YouTube.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
4:32 Popular lifestyle content
5:52 Alisha Marie
7:26 LaurDIY
8:19 What made lifestyle vloggers successful
9:26 BeautyCon
10:46 StyleHaul Network
11:55 Friendship groups & Girls Night In
15:43 Savage Squad drama
19:47 Azn Girl Squad
21:23 Big Bear trips
24:30 The downfall of lifestyle content
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Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIZmjlhe_5w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYRyJXZujCE
https://www.voguebusiness.com/beauty/reinventing-beautycon-the-super-bowl-of-beauty
https://www.thedailybeast.com/inside-stylehaul-the-largest-fashion-network-on-youtube-youve-never-heard-of/
https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-269B-1989
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/stylehaul-ceo-confirms-youtube-networks-745663/
https://ew.com/article/2015/07/28/youtube-girls-night-in-tour-eva-gutowski-meredith-foster/
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/eva-gutowski-meredith-foster-explains
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=gkCws_OwyoQ
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7349939/YouTube-star-eating-disorder-losing-27-pounds.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlt2Xg8qCBA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-IAIvuorwo
The biggest stories on the internet from May 15th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:38 Bella Hadid denies facelift/fox eye surgery
5:43 PlzDontBuyThat vs. Odd Muse TikTok drama
13:05 Chat Franke opens up in longform interview about his mother and 8Passengers
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The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from May 14th, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:20 Sam Altman's new launch Orb Mini faces mockery
7:48 Spotify releases 'plays' podcast metrics feature
12:37 Hinge launches on Substack with mini series
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 13th, 2025.
Timestamps:
2:53 Phoebe Gates called out by fashion stylist for asking for influencer promo for her new app
8:42 Austin McBroom addresses Catherine Paiz cheating allegations
13:58 Nylon launches invite-only members club for tastemakers
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 12th, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:18 Unf*ck America Tour scandal explained
12:33 Madeleine White bachelorette backlash over passport loss
16:32 Catherine Paiz book revelations
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Thank you to Bumble for supporting this episode. Bumble's new safety features aimed at improving dating culture in Australia are now available.
This episode is a deep dive into the origins and rise of the online mansophere and its impact on Gen Z dating culture alongside activist and Bumble's safety advocate Tarang Chawla.
Timestamps:
1:49 Intro
5:51 Defining the manosphere
11:45 Theorising the manosphere: Why men are drawn to this space
21:51 Subcultures within the manosphere
35:02 The mainstream-ification of the manosphere
39:50 Gamergate
41:21 The Trump effect & the rise of alpha male influencers
48:38 Manopshere, alpha male influencers & dating culture
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Ging, D. (2019). Alphas, Betas, and Incels: Theorizing the Masculinities of the Manosphere. Men and Masculinities, 22(4), 638–657. https://doi.org/10.1177/1097184X17706401
Barnes, M. J., & Karim, S. M. (2025). The Manosphere and Politics. Comparative Political Studies. https://doi.org/10.1177/00104140241312095
Kennedy-Kollar, D. (2024). Extremism and radicalization in the manosphere : beta uprising. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781032631080
https://thezoepost.wordpress.com/
Marwick, A. E., & Caplan, R. (2018). Drinking male tears: language, the manosphere, and networked harassment. Feminist Media Studies, 18(4), 543–559. https://doi.org/10.1080/14680777.2018.1450568
Bratich, J., & Banet-Weiser, S. (2019). From Pick-Up Artists to Incels: Con(fidence) Games, Networked Misogyny, and the Failure of Neoliberalism. International Journal of Communication, 13(0), 25
Horta, M., Blackburn, J., Bradlyn, B., De Cristofaro, E., Stringhini, G., Greenberg, S., & Zannettou, S. (n.d.). From Pick-Up Artists to Incels: A Data-Driven Sketch of the Manosphere.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/sep/05/racism-misogyny-lies-how-did-x-become-so-full-of-hatred-and-is-it-ethical-to-keep-using-it
https://www.wired.com/story/donald-trump-far-right-supporters-violent-memes/
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/emboldened-by-a-trump-win-misogyny-is-exploding-online
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/aug/06/andrew-tate-violent-misogynistic-world-of-tiktok-new-star
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOdyRkX4044
https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2025-youtube-podcast-men-for-trump/
https://www.mediamatters.org/google/right-dominates-online-media-ecosystem-seeping-sports-comedy-and-other-supposedly
Solea, A. I., & Sugiura, L. (2023). Mainstreaming the Blackpill: Understanding the Incel Community on TikTok. European Journal on Criminal Policy and Research, 29(3), 311–336. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10610-023-09559-5
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/apr/05/ashton-hall-influencer-a-benign-perfectly-sculpted-picture-of-health-or-the-palatable-face-of-toxic-masculinity
The biggest stories on the internet from May 8th, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:35 James Charles & Kayla Malec speak out on Evan Johnson situation
6:12 PopeCrave brings conclave updates to social media
8:11 AI job interviews are taking over TikTok
16:01 Mormon Madoff is latest series inspired by "who tf did I marry?"
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The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from May 7th, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:42 SAG-AFTRA has introduced an influencer committee
6:26 OpenAI rolls back recent update
11:22 The manosphere websites going offline
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Sources:
https://www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-national-board-overwhelmingly-approves-commercials-contracts-deal
https://www.sagaftra.org/membership-benefits
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/sag-aftra-creates-influencer-committee-creator-economy-1236202280/
https://www.sagaftra.org/contracts-industry-resources/influencer-resources/influencer-agreement-101
https://time.com/6301824/influencers-sag-strike/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/13/the-creator-economy-is-ready-for-a-workers-movement/
https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/11/20688929/internet-creators-guild-shutting-down-hank-green-youtube-copyright-claims-monetization
https://www.fastcompany.com/91327213/sag-aftras-new-influencer-committee-aims-to-strengthen-support-for-digital-creators
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/ai-spiritual-delusions-destroying-human-relationships-1235330175/
https://www.tiktok.com/@zauey/video/7499612827959840043
https://openai.com/index/sycophancy-in-gpt-4o/
https://openai.com/index/expanding-on-sycophancy/
https://www.garbageday.email/p/this-is-what-chatgpt-is-actually-for
https://www.theverge.com/news/658315/openai-chatgpt-gpt-4o-roll-back-glaze-update
https://www.theverge.com/openai/661303/openai-stays-nonprofit-sam-altman-employee-memo
https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/15/notorious-image-board-4chan-hacked-and-internal-data-leaked/
https://blog.4chan.org/post/781845918774394880/still-standing
https://www.404media.co/mr-deepfakes-the-biggest-deepfake-porn-site-on-the-internet-says-its-shutting-down-for-good/
https://www.theverge.com/news/648908/4chan-hacked-down-outage-leak
https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/
The biggest stories on the internet from May 6th, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:50 Met Gala 2025 recap
5:53' A Million Lives' BookTok Fyre Festival
8:26 Canadian bridal MUA drama
10:17 Hawk Tuah in Vanity Fair
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 5th, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:36 Try Guys expose Buzzfeed
6:54 Benny Blanco accused of cheating on Selena Gomez with Theresa Marie... kind of?
9:39 TikTok's caveman skin girl
14:13 100 men vs. 1 gorilla meme
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 2nd, 2025.
Timestamps:
2:13 Kayla Malec, Evan Johnson & James Charles breakdown
9:05 Alex Cooper documentary
11:21 The Ordinary goes viral for exposing cost of celebrity endorsement in new pop up
14:13 Piper Rockelle speaks out about mother's abuse allegations
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 1st, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:25 RecipeTin Eats accuses Brooki Bakehouse of plagiarism
6:46 JoJo Siwa addresses Kath Ebbs split
9:52 Madison Beer opens up about her leaked nudes as a teenager
13:02 CLUTCH Glue interview
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The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from April 30th, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:33 Instagram Edits launch
3:23 TikTok's "Fantasy Pope League"
4:56 Researchers from University of Zurich reportedly used AI bots on a subreddit to examine whether these bots could change people’s minds
8:38 Interview with Henrietta Amevor
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The biggest stories on the internet from April 29th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:55 TikTok creator Kelley Heyer accused of stealing the Apple Dance from a small creator
4:32 Wellness influencer Janelle Rohner admits to failing to disclose she was using GLP-1 medication while selling lifestyle programs to her followers
9:08 Delaney Rowe reportedly dating BJ Novak
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The biggest stories on the internet from April 28th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:31 JoJo Siwa splits with Australian influencer Kath Ebbs amid Chris Hughes Celebrity Big Brother speculation
4:25 Veruca Salt / Anna Paul update
8:26 Luke Bateman joins BookTok (and the girlies are swooning)
11:47 Chris Olsen "exposed" by ex-boyfriend Patrick Johnson
15:06 AO3 authors remove The Pitt fanfic after The Cut writes story linking to their work
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The biggest stories on the internet from April 24th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:34 Chloe Madison tells her side of the Unhinged Podcast divorce
6:57 Addison Rae to drop "Rae"
9:30 Ana Wolfermann vs. Izzy Graff
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The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from April 23rd, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:00 Meta antitrust trial breakdown
9:01 Google loses ad technology monopoly case
10:54 The rise of virtual influencers
14:41 Apple dance creator sues Roblox
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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-08-30/google-under-fire-again-on-search-as-hatch-calls-for-ftc-probe
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/09/technology/facebook-antitrust-monopoly.html
https://www.theverge.com/news/646809/ftc-v-meta-antitrust-monopoly-trial-instagram-whatsapp
https://www.theverge.com/policy/646828/meta-ftc-antitrust-trial-preview-instagram-whatsapp
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/mark-zuckerberg-meta-antitrust-ftc-negotiations-a53b3382
https://theconversation.com/google-loses-online-ad-monopoly-case-but-its-just-one-of-many-antitrust-battles-against-big-tech-254602
https://x.com/NewsFromGoogle/status/1912892999047971152
https://www.polygon.com/gaming/559582/charli-xcx-apple-dance-roblox-lawsuit
https://blog.youtube/culture-and-trends/youtube-culture-trends-report-virtual-creators/
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/heyer-v-roblox-2-25-cv-03236-complaint-april-2025.pdf
The biggest stories on the internet from April 22nd, 2025.
Timestamps:
4:07 Saccone Joly family TikTok backlash & The Sweet Sisterhood Squad Gen Alpha content house
9:01 'Unhinged Podcast' divorce saga explained
19:05 Pope Francis x Trisha Paytas meme
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The biggest stories on the internet from April 21st, 2025.
Timestamps:
2:39 Artist faces backlash for re-selling painted Trader Joes tote bags for a wild amount of money
4:32 MrBeast Las Vegas event turns into a disaster
7:07 Tate McRae faces backlash for Morgan Wallen collaboration
14:46 Reformation line with Devon Lee Carlson sparks backlash from South Asian community
18:37 Revolve sued for $50 million over influencer gifting
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The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from April 16th, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:23 Adobe gets bullied off BlueSky
6:34 OpenAI is working on a social network
7:42 YouTube doubles down on protecting creators from deepfakes
11:47 Tween boys are podcasting
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https://www.garbageday.email/p/maybe-the-capitalists-will-get-it-right-next-time
https://futurism.com/adobe-bullied-bluesky
https://www.businessinsider.com/adobe-employees-slam-company-over-ai-controversy-2024-6
https://www.tiktok.com/@theehazeldomain/video/7491712287280024863?_t=ZS-8vXUr9QmdPe&_r=1
https://www.garbageday.email/p/maybe-the-capitalists-will-get-it-right-next-time
https://www.theverge.com/news/647186/bluesky-creatives-have-no-love-for-adobe
https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/09/youtube-expands-its-likeness-detection-technology-which-detects-ai-fakes-to-a-handful-of-top-creators/
https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/13/24177686/the-general-perception-is-adobe-is-an-evil-company-that-will-do-whatever-it-takes-to-f-its-users
https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/31/24210464/senators-will-introduce-the-no-fakes-act-to-keep-ai-companies-from-copying-your-voice-or-appearance
https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/creative-artists-agency-responsible-ai-tools-for-talent/
https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/09/youtube-expands-its-likeness-detection-technology-which-detects-ai-fakes-to-a-handful-of-top-creators/
https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/youtube-no-fakes-act-ai-deepfakes-1236363872/
https://www.thecut.com/article/tween-podcasts.html
https://www.theverge.com/openai/648130/openai-social-network-x-competitor
https://centennialworld.com/addison-rae-deepfake-twitter-explained/
The biggest stories on the internet from April 15th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:48 Breaking down the Drew & Enya Emergency Intercom Podcast controversy
5:13 Netflix Piper Squad docu-series exposes dark side of kid-fluencing
8:04 James Charles opens up about how his fans parasocial relationships are impacting his experience at Coachella amid festival changes
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The biggest stories on the internet from April 17th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:43 Clayton Echard vs. Gabby Windey continued
2:58 TikTok au pair drama
10:50 Addison Rae makes Coachella debut & Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet
12:25 TikTok flooded with Chinese manufacturers sharing how they make luxury goods to combat tariffs
14:22 Katy Perry goes to space
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This episode is an exploration of into the rise and consequences of AI slop— how and why the internet has become overrun with disturbing and bizarre mass-produced brainrot content devoid of meaning and if that means the internet actually is becoming less human– or maybe even dead.
Timestamps:
00:42 Intro
3:04 What is AI Slop?
9:07 The Dead Internet Theory
14:21 How platforms have responded to AI Slop
16:27 Engagement farming & capitalising on confusion
17:44 Ragebait& discriminatory AI memes
19:49 The consequences of AI slop
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https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/08/trump-posts-ai-image/679540/
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/11/style/ai-search-slop.html https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/chrisstokelwalker/pope-puffy-jacket-ai-midjourney-image-creator-interview
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/facebook-ai-generated-slop-1235095088/
https://www.garbageday.email/p/slop-void
https://www.vox.com/culture/378855/ai-slop-fall-autumn-inspiration-vibes-pinterest
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2021/08/dead-internet-theory-wrong-but-feels-true/619937/
Walter, Y. (2025). Artificial influencers and the dead internet theory. AI & Society, 40(1), 239–240. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00146-023-01857-0
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https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/21/meta-spotted-testing-ai-generated-comments-on-instagram/
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/09/kermit-ai-generated-home-screen/679757/
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/09/confusion-is-the-new-clickbait/679916/
https://substack.com/@etymologynerd/p-159915598
https://www.404media.co/brainrot-ai-on-instagram-is-monetizing-the-most-fucked-up-things-you-can-imagine-and-lots-you-cant/
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/meta-ai-insta-shuts-character-instagram-fb-accounts-user-outcry-rcna186177
https://www.fastcompany.com/91293162/ai-slop-is-suffocating-the-web
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/is-ai-art-stealing-from-artists
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The biggest stories on the internet from April 10th, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:58 Trisha Paytas vs. Mikayla Nogueira
6:58 Gabby Windey responds to Clayton Echard's "bully" accusions
8:54 The viral swinger's party vlogger being memed across the internet
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The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from April 9th, 2025.
Timestamps:
2:00 The release and success of A Minecraft Movie
6:18 US TikTok ban extended once again
10:17 YouTube quietly removes gender identity from hate speech policies
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The biggest stories on the internet from April 8th, 2025.
Timestamps:
2:11 Francesca Farago exposes alleged anti-Hailey Bieber campaign
9:42 Gabby Windey vs. Clayton's dancing
13:49 Dr. Esme Louise James calls out Cosmo for allegedly copying her video essay
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The biggest stories on the internet from April 7th, 2025.
Timestamps:
3:37 Mikaela Testa/Anna Paul/Atis Paul update
13:30 YouTuber arrested for attempting to infiltrate isolated tribe for content
16:44 Becca Moore addresses Shannon Beveridge split
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In this episode, I explore why the concept of virality is dead. I look at how the death of monoculture and our increased reliance on algorithmic-based content consumption has led to a significantly more fragmented internet culture experience for users. In turn, virality no longer exists in the same way it once did.
Timestamps:
00:42 Intro
3:56 Virality is dead
4:57 Viralflation & the death of monoculture
7:35 How the internet became fragmented
10:33 Why it’s so difficult to measure “virality” now
11:20 Brands manufacturing fake viral trends: Athenos Feta soup saga
12:57 The rise of vanity metrics on social media & platforms creating artificial virality
15:21 Bella Poarch
16:19 How Facebook lowered the threshold of what could be considered a “view”
18:12 Cheugy as a “viral” word & how the context was completely lost
20:08 Virality is unpredictable & fleeting
21:30 Risks of going “viral” in 202522:20 TBH Skincare vs. Andrew Tate
23:45 Conclusion
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Sources:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/03/09/viral-view-counts-inflation/
Maddox, J., & Gill, F. (2023). Assembling “Sides” of TikTok: Examining Community, Culture, and Interface through a BookTok Case Study. Social Media + Society, 9(4). https://doi.org/10.1177/20563051231213565 (Original work published 2023)
https://www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/62285/1/salad-fingers-20-anniversary-david-firth-patron-saint-weird-youtube-came-to-life
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jan/30/flash-youtube-nostalgia
https://zeefeed.com.au/kate-middleton-conspiracies-monoculture/
https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/cheugy
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/29/style/cheugy.html
https://www.reddit.com/r/tiktokgossip/comments/v69nm3/it_seems_like_tiktok_is_inflating_its/
https://www.usermag.co/p/viralflation-comes-to-youtube
https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/26/youtube-is-changing-how-youtube-shorts-views-are-counted/
The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from April 2nd, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:25 Studio Ghibli AI trend
7:17 US and Australian governments inviting podcasters/influencers to formal events
13:04 Substack launches vertical video
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https://www.theverge.com/openai/635118/chatgpt-sora-ai-image-generation-chatgpt
https://www.theverge.com/openai/636529/images-chatgpt-openai-studio-ghibli-copyright
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2025/03/gleeful-cruelty-white-house-x-account/682234/
https://theconversation.com/chatgpts-studio-ghibli-style-images-show-its-creative-power-but-raise-new-copyright-problems-253438
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngZ0K3lWKRc
https://maxread.substack.com/p/studio-ghibli-in-the-age-of-ai-reproduction
https://www.theverge.com/policy/637890/trump-white-house-podcast-row
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/lululemon-brand-ambassador-finance-advisers-13-content-creators-get-advance-budget-reading-20250325-p5lmdc.html
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/26/gen-z-social-media-creators-say-not-here-to-replace-journalists-after-criticism-labor-invited-them-to-budget-lockup
https://www.fastcompany.com/91308936/substack-rolls-out-a-new-video-feed-amid-the-looming-u-s-tiktok-ban
A special bonus episode interviewing Victoria Montano & Martine Chippendale from Real Housewives of Sydney!
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The biggest stories on the internet from April 1st, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:33 Watcher Entertainment lays off creative & production teams
7:03 JacksGap to release a film about the reality of viral fame
9:22 TikTok user raises $319K for 81-year-old waitress to retire
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The biggest stories on the internet from March 31st, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:50 Tarot creator Alex Reads Tarot threatened with lawsuit over online impersonator
6:47 Alex Cooper personally addresses Alix Earle podcast drama for first time
9:37 Chappell Roan's comments about parenthood
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Welcome to the first Centennial World Podcast Network spinoff show, High Steaks! A podcast about famous feuds, frenemies, and falling outs.
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This episode dives into the feud between the beefing broligarchs Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk.
Timestamps:
2:46 Intro
2:59 Mark Zuckerberg’s origins
5:00 Facebook launch
6:03 Zuck post-Facebook
6:51 Elon Musk’s origins
8:47 Musk’s entrepreneurial endeavours: PayPal & Tesla
9:24 Musk post-Tesla
9:53 Zuck vs. Musk
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The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from March 26th, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:23 Ashton Hall’s viral morning routine
7:15 TikTok Global Observatory
10:56 Netflix refines its gaming strategy
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Sources:
https://x.com/tipsformenx/status/1902608673022595531
https://tkgo.aiforensics.org/
https://x.com/mattxiv/status/1903540201563025872
https://theintercept.com/2020/03/16/tiktok-app-moderators-users-discrimination/
https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/22/24276700/netflix-gaming-studio-closure-blue
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-03-21/netflix-bets-big-on-video-games-with-broad-new-strategy
https://www.fastcompany.com/91298065/what-happened-to-netflixs-big-bet-on-gaming
The biggest stories on the internet from March 25, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:00 Tana Mongeau opens up about fan behaviour at music festivals & what she would have to spend to go to Coachella safely
6:32 Sydney Sweeney to turn a Reddit story into a movie
9:21 Alix Earle & Braxton Berrios livestream drama10:55 Jake Paul engaged
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The biggest stories on the internet from March 24th, 2025.
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Timestamps:
3:35 Aspyn Ovard rumoured girlfriend
7:35 Molly Mae and Tommy Fury are reportedly back together
9:33 Brianna Chickenfry exposes wild Zach Bryan story amid his new relationship
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This episode is an exploration into the evolution of celebrity feuds. From tabloid culture, to drama channels, to TikTok reporters, we’re looking at how the evolving culture on social media– coupled with the ability for fans to participate and fan the flames themselves– have impacted how celebrity feuds go down…alongside some very niche examples.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
3:00 How tabloid culture stoked the flames of celebrity feud
6:41 How social media has impacted celebrity feuds
10:09 The rise of diss tracks and drama channels
19:00 Non-traditional players in celebrity feuds — brands and stans
21:58 How public figures themselves feed into feuds online
25:00 Creators fabricate feuds for clout
27:24 Consequences of social media and celebrity feuds
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Sources:
https://www.j-14.com/posts/a-timeline-of-justin-bieber-and-drake-bell-s-horrible-twitter-feud-19192/
https://www.bustle.com/articles/41255-drake-bell-wished-death-on-a-belieber-his-explanation-proves-his-justin-bieber-feud-must
https://theconversation.com/a-brief-history-of-the-diss-track-from-the-roxanne-wars-to-megan-thee-stallion-223227
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/hip-hop-diss-track-saga-kendrick-lamar-drake-battle-rcna149995
https://www.billboard.com/pro/its-everynight-sis-youtube-war-jake-paul-alissa-violet/
Lewis, R., & Christin, A. (2022). Platform drama: “Cancel culture,” celebrity, and the struggle for accountability on YouTube. New Media & Society, 24(7), 1632–1656. https://doi.org/10.1177/14614448221099235
https://centennialworld.com/deuxmoi-anonymous-user-submitted-gossip/
The biggest stories on the internet from March 20th, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:23 Emma Chamberlain film debut
4:02 Billboard cracks down on album variants
5:58 Shay Mitchell's Beis pop up scandal
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The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from March 12th, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:04 Meme drought
5:33 TikTok users are planning to flood YouTube Shorts with brain rot
9:06 Meta is rolling out community notes
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Sources:
https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/march-2025-meme-drought
https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/juggtok-slimetok
https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/events/youtube-shorts-colonization
https://www.theinformation.com/articles/oracle-leading-contender-help-run-tiktok-new-deal
https://www.mediamatters.org/google/right-dominates-online-media-ecosystem-seeping-sports-comedy-and-other-supposedly
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/features/2025-03-18/community-notes-on-x-and-meta-can-t-save-social-media-from-itself
https://www.platformer.news/meta-community-notes-launch
https://about.fb.com/news/2025/03/testing-begins-community-notes-facebook-instagram-threads/?ref=platformer.news
https://www.tiktok.com/@aidanetcetera/video/7481762860326980886
The biggest stories on the internet from March 18th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:25 Australian 'who tf did I marry?' series
8:22 Natalee B Fitness faces backlash for excluding trans women from women-only gym
13:43 Wombat influencer speaks out
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The biggest stories on the internet from March 17th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:51 Becki Jones leaves social media over toll on mental health
4:50 Truth behind the 7-part TikTok series goes viral "exposing" Hailey Bieber's "obsession" with Selena Gomez
13:03 Chappell Roan faces backlash for referencing Jason Aldean in a positive way in new interview
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In this episode, I explore the rise and fall of one of Gen Z’s favourite YouTube collectives, the Sister Squad– from its formation to its impact to the parasocial relationship fans still have for the group to this very day.
00:00 Intro
4:20 Emma Chamberlain’s rise to fame
6:39 James Charles’ rise to fame
7:47 Dolan Twins’ rise to fame
8:51 The origins of the Sister SquadIconic Sister Squad moments that catapulted them to success
14:22 Fan theories about Ethma
17:25 The end of the Sister Squad and the audience reaction19:32 How Bye Sister impacted Sister Squad
21:40 Where are they now?
28:25 What can we learn?
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https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/09/style/emma-chamberlain-youtube.html#:~:text=Over%20these%20two%20years%2C%20Chamberlain,or%20edit%2C%20just%20like%20her.
https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/celebrity-couples/a28984351/emma-chamberlain-ethan-dolan-relationship-timeline/
https://www.j-14.com/posts/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-sister-squad-explained/
https://x.com/jamescharles/status/772883439733338112
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRKqIHUO3NA
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The biggest stories on the internet from March 13th, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:15 Gen Z publisher launches podcast network
5:27 Mikayla Nogueira launches skincare brand
12:16 Alix Earle alcohol brand partnership + stylist backlash
16:03 Pretty Little Thing rebrand
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The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from March 12th, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:35 Breaking down the viral JD Vance memes
6:25 Digg is returning
9:19 Discord is in talks about an IPO
11:44 YouTubers making a play for TV dollars
13:27 YouTube is cracking down on gambling
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Sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/technology/discord-ipo.html
https://www.ft.com/content/4ab9efe7-36bc-44ff-b2cd-06eb2c38203a
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/technology/digg-alexis-ohanian-kevin-rose.html
https://www.theverge.com/news/625874/auto-draft
https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/03/07/jd-vance-face-meme/
https://gizmodo.com/notes-on-a-meme-the-grotesque-pleasure-of-bloated-jd-vance-pictures-2000572683
https://www.tiktok.com/@aidanetcetera/video/7479181418644409622?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=6899384367418131969
https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/328728041?hl=en
https://www.fastcompany.com/91293701/youtube-is-cracking-down-on-gambling-content-heres-whats-changing
https://passionfru.it/youtube-gambling-161000/?_sp=b723d3b7-2224-4286-b0ed-19c42a2a5f31.1741690328096
https://www.ft.com/content/4ab9efe7-36bc-44ff-b2cd-06eb2c38203a
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/technology/discord-ipo.html
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The biggest stories on the internet from March 11th, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:40 NYC influencers called out for being "boring" copies of each other
7:30 Bran Flakezz opens up about his influencer salary and the importance of pay transparency
12:44 Hailey Bieber denies claim she liked a shady post about Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco
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The biggest stories on the internet from March 10th, 2025.
Timestamps:
2:33 Rosanna Pansino addresses Tana Mongeau & Trisha Paytas backlash
7:02 Hannah Berner apologises to Meghan Thee Stallion after red carpet microaggression
10:29 Are women snarkers the new male incels?
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In this week's episode, I explore the origins and evolution of fitness influencing, begging the questions: Have we truly moved past it? Or are today’s fitness influencers simply repackaging the same harmful ideals under new aesthetics and workout trends?
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
4:02 What is a fitness influencer & why they gained popularity
6:10 Media that influenced early online fitness culture: Biggest Loser, VS Fashion Show & ANTM
14:00 First-wave of fitness influencers & their impact
16:37 Kayla Itsines
20:44 Sarah’s Day
23:00 Misogyny in fitness
25:30 Second-wave fitness influencers: weightlifting & bodybuilding
28:18 The online fitness industry now: The “Ozempic craze” & pilates princesses
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Sources:
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/01/the-retrograde-shame-of-the-biggest-loser/605713/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Biggest_Loser_(American_TV_series)#Television_ratings
https://deadline.com/2010/05/full-series-rankings-for-the-2009-10-broadcast-season-44277/
https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/health-fitness/americas-next-top-model-body-standards-792363
https://www.vox.com/2020/5/8/21249408/tyra-banks-antm-backlash
https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/antm-robin-manning-plus-size-body-shaming-20220409
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/16/style/victorias-secret-fashion-show-return-ny
https://centennialworld.com/fatphobic-racist-origins-y2k-fashion-trends/
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/nov/22/victorias-secret-show-angels-lingerie
https://sweat.com/about
https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2016-cult-of-kayla/
https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/smallsteps/calorie-needs.pdf
https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/fitness/inspiration/kayla-itsines-the-23yearold-aussie-personal-trainer-changing-the-face-of-fitness/news-story/dca02e8e7bc719116a138dd62805407f
https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/lifestyle/young-sa-women-speak-out-about-the-negative-influence-of-kayla-itsines-original-bikini-body-guide/news-story/89c557c44633adb3810b7ee190682b4b?amp&nk=82d5ff632026fe596e041f0ca4fea95d-1650608623
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zoeWcKQynM&t
https://magazine.columbia.edu/article/whats-so-feminist-about-fitness
Duplaga, M. (2020). The Use of Fitness Influencers’ Websites by Young Adult Women: A Cross-Sectional Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(17), 6360-. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17176360
https://www.tiktok.com/@oprahdaily/video/7463140577324928286
https://www.tiktok.com/@serenakerrigan/video/7460880368153939246
https://hypebae.com/2024/12/pink-pilates-princess-trend-explained-tiktok-spotify-wrapped
https://www.elle.com/culture/a33635518/chloe-ting-teenage-girls-and-the-quest-for-flat-abs-in-lockdown/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6UdIgKw4dU
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The biggest stories on the internet from March 6th, 2025.
Timetamps:
1:46 Tana Mongeau, Joey Graceffa, Rosanna Pansino & Trisha Paytas
7:40 Gabby Windey & Robby Hoffman are married
9:33 Hannah Berner facing backlash for Vanity Fair Oscars party red carpet interviews
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The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from March 5th, 2025.
Timestamps:
2:30 Patreon report on the creator economy stats
7:52 Skype is shutting down
10:22 Twitch is expanding its monetisation policies
12:22 Instagram might be launching a separate reels app
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https://postingnexus.substack.com/p/everything-that-built-the-creator https://news.patreon.com/articles/state-of-create https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/03/as-skype-shuts-down-its-legacy-is-end-to-end-encryption-for-the-masses/ https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/28/microsoft-hangs-up-on-skype-service-to-shut-down-may-5-2025/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/02/28/microsoft-skype/ https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/27/twitch-is-letting-more-streamers-access-its-monetization-tools/ https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2025/02/27/what-s-next-in-2025-an-open-letter-from-twitch-ceo-dan-clancy/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgwwd09vwzo https://centennialworld.substack.com/p/not-all-kens
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The biggest stories on the internet from March 4th, 2025.
Timestamps:
2:42 Millie Bobby Brown addresses questions about her "new look"
5:52 Are family vloggers really leaving California over child labour laws?
9:13 Piper Rockelle x Bop House collab backlash
11:45 Oscars red carpet
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The biggest stories on the internet from March 3rd, 2025.
Timestamps:
3:35 Tate McRae’s album review TikTok drama
9:40 Alabama Barker vs. Bhad Bhabie
17:33 Kourtney Kardashian addresses Mason Disick rumours that he has a child
18:25 Colleen Ballinger quits YouTube?
19:05 Corinna Kopf speaks out against Mikayla Testa amid Anna Paul allegations
23:28 Alix Earle "dropped" from Alex Cooper Unwell Network
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In this week's bonus episode (recorded live from Web Summit!), I interview the CEO of Mozilla Corporation, Laura Chambers. In this episode, Laura breaks down big tech topics like data privacy, net neutrality, and "healthy internet" in digestible terms for us and explains why we should care.
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In this episode, I explore the evolution and ethics of death and dying on social media– from how our online experiences shape parasocial grief to the responsibilities that platforms hold when a user– whether famous or not– dies with a complex (and sometimes profitable) digital footprint. This episode also includes interviews with two grief experts, Candice Mace from Griefline and Michelle Moriarity of Grief Connect.
00:38 Intro
3:34 How grief has evolved: Grief on social media
5:32 Liam Payne
7:38 TaliaJoy18
9:19 Is parasocial grief real? Interview with Candice Mace from Griefline
25:00 Expressing grief online: From the post-death spike to creating community
27:52 Grief-policing in fandoms
31:41 The power of social media connection in coping with grief: Interview with Michelle Moriarty from Grief Connect
56:27 The grief economy & social media platforms
57:39 What happens to our digital footprint and data when we die?
1:00:00 Conclusion
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Sources:
https://edm.com/news/avicii-post-death-follower-spike-larger-trend
https://researchdiscovery.drexel.edu/esploro/outputs/doctoral/Celebrity-ghosts-in-the-machine-Mourning/991014632244204721
https://cmci.colorado.edu/idlab/assets/bibliography/pdf/Gach2017.pdf
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/a30766025/celebrity-deaths/
https://archive.junkee.com/from-grief-police-to-tragedy-hipsters-the-seven-most-unhelpful-arguments-that-took-over-the-media-after-the-paris-attacks/69619
https://theconversation.com/liam-payne-the-death-of-a-favourite-celebrity-can-be-painful-but-collective-grief-can-help-242039
https://shityoushouldcareabout.substack.com/p/how-to-grieve-liam-payne
https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/grieving-death-liam-payne/104461152
https://www.reddit.com/r/GriefSupport/comments/1g5ykuw/anyone_else_struggling_with_liam_paynes_death/
https://www.instagram.com/p/b7E-mfMgBt/
https://help.instagram.com/231764660354188?helpref=faq_content
https://www.facebook.com/help/103897939701143/?ref=u2u
https://help.x.com/en/rules-and-policies/contact-x-about-a-deceased-family-members-account
https://www.economist.com/culture/2024/07/10/what-happens-to-your-data-when-you-die
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/05/the-government-would-like-you-to-write-a-social-media-will/256700/
The biggest stories on the internet from February 20th, 2025.
Timestamps:
2:43 Twitter-famous tradwife Patriarchy Hannah aka @HarmonizedGrace exposed as being a fraud
16:22 Trisha Paytas to perform at World Pride Music Festival
18:08 Reddit paywall to be implemented in 2025
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The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from February 19th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:16 Apple Cider Vinegar thoughts
2:34 TikTok is back online in the US app store
5:41 Mexico threatens Google with lawsuit
7:52 Buzzfeed announces new social platform
10:40 Netflix makes a play for podcasters
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The biggest stories on the internet from February 18th, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:07 "Reheating nachos" trend
4:05 Morphe seemingly returns to influencer marketing strategy again
8:01 Kai Cenat plans to launch a streamer university
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The biggest stories on the internet from February 17th, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:39 Wishbone Kitchen calls out Bon Appetit for similarities in 'Dinner with Friends' series
7:44 Avery Woods faces backlash for podcast episode with Harry Jowsey
13:37 Melanie Martinez update (listener request)
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The biggest stories on the internet from February 13th, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:27 Duolingo Owl is apparently dead
4:23 Kayla Itsines calls out sexualisation in the influencer fitness industry
14:30 Alix Earle vs. Alex Cooper
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The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from February 12th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:47 Jack Scholessberg deletes his social media
6:28 Roblox, Discord OpenAI and Google launch ROOST
9:57 Elon Musk bids to buy OpenAI
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Sources:
https://www.glamour.com/story/why-jack-schlossberg-deplatformed-himself
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a63692260/jack-schlossberg-deletes-social-media/
https://substack.com/home/post/p-156622082?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/17/23727324/roblox-kids-older-adult-mature-audience-games
https://www.theverge.com/news/609367/roblox-discord-openai-google-roost-online-safety-tools
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/6/23390796/roblox-discord-facebook-snapchat-social-media-lawsuits-addiction-child-abuse
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23126384-robloxdiscordfacebooksnap-suit-filed-cu-su-complaint-10_4_22-filed/
https://www.fastcompany.com/91275256/roblox-joins-27-million-industry-nonprofit-to-support-online-safety
https://passionfru.it/roblox-paid-creators-close-to-1-billion-in-2024-151775/?_sp=775d5c6e-5925-40da-8afd-5c078fe47c64.1739261124793
https://roost.tools/partnerships
https://www.wsj.com/tech/elon-musk-openai-bid-4af12827
https://www.reuters.com/technology/openai-set-finalize-first-custom-chip-design-this-year-2025-02-10/
https://www.theverge.com/news/609421/openai-in-house-chip-development
https://thesizzle.com.au/p/tpg-outage-power-problem-or-settings-screw-up-elon-s-openai-bid-and-ev-tough-times
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14360743/jack-schlossberg-kennedy-JFK-curse-MAUREEN-CALLAHAN.html
The biggest stories on the internet from February 11th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:32 Brianna Chickenfry rumoured to be dating West Wilson from Summer House
4:00 Aussie podcast bro Jack Mcintosh breaks down after creator Jordan Tan rejects his requests to share "perspectives" about her lived experiences
9:48 Haliey Welch of Hawk Tuah fame opens up about crypto scandal two months later
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The biggest stories on the internet from February 10th, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:09 Poppi influencer vending machines
3:40 Charli xcx pledges $25K alongside Chappell Roan to emerging artists
6:18 Genesis Webb, Chappell Roan's stylist, accused of offering exposure instead of payment
15:26 Amelia Dimoldenberg reportedly dating Adam Faze
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In this episode, I dive into the history of career of Jenna Marbles. From her beginnings at Barstool Sports to her self-cancellation and disappearance from the internet in 2020, I explore why the internet still years from Jenna Marbles.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:53 Jenna’s beginnings: Barstool Sports
6:31 Becoming “Jenna Marbles” & her peak
10:55 The basis of Jenna’s longevity: nostalgia & accountability
16:41 Jenna’s controversies & self-cancellation
24:45 Conclusion
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Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9dj5WjFJFU
https://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/14/fashion/jenna-marbles.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYpwAtnywTk
https://web.archive.org/web/20110410113648/http://www.stoollala.com/
https://www.tubefilter.com/2015/10/27/madame-tussauds-new-york-jenna-marbles-wax-figure/
https://variety.com/2014/digital/news/youtube-pacts-with-siriusxm-for-weekly-music-radio-show-with-jenna-marbles-1201251012/
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/06/david-dobrik-jeff-wittek-lawsuit-youtube-excavator-stunt-life-threatening-injuries-10-million-dollars-damages?srsltid=AfmBOoqpBC_5bUsITUyKdRaoe-fgVNvdIiwW0x2ECXxzYnFIjELvWIDt
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/jenna-marbles-what-happened-youtube-nicki-minaj-b2133892.html
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sethcohen/2020/06/25/apologizing-for-racist-videos-youtuber-jenna-marbles-surprise-move-teaches-an-important-lesson/?sh=2f8d79e2bc69
https://berkeleybeacon.com/a-year-without-jenna-marbles/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Jennamarbles/comments/184htge/do_you_think_jenna_wouldve_left_yt_even_if_the/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oao_6QTCCiw
The biggest stories on the internet from February 6th, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:00 Anna Paul x Mikaela Testa update
5:40 American woman goes viral for refusing to leave Pakistan in the pursuit of love
8:54 Trisha Paytas' Big Broadway Dream
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Unfortunately, it seems our microphone issues continued into this episode! Apologies for the sound quality, we will ensure it's fixed by tomorrow's episode.
The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from February 5th, 2025.
Timestamps:
0:48 Reddit Answers and the pivot to AI
5:01 Threads launches custom feeds
7:34 Stimulation Clicker
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Recap of the Grammys 2025 starts at 1:24.
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The biggest stories on the internet from February 3rd, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:04 Chiara Ferragni x Fedez update
8:40 Iris Law called out by server for restaurant etiquette & she responds
11:02 New CorporateTok trend
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In this episode, I explore the steep rise of ragebait content & why we love to hate— from innocuous celebrity PR plays to more dangerous strategies in tech and politics intended to keep our digital ecosystem hostile and divided.
Timestamps:
3:34 Defining ragebait
6:28 The rise of ragebait & how platforms have played a role
11:50 Examples of mainstream ragebait by influencers: Nikacado Avocado & Winta Zesu
15:33 Ragebait as a political tool
20:35 Political ragebait example: Jubilee
22:27 The threats of ragebait
24:00 The appeal of ragebait
27:18 Conclusion
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Sources:
https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&q=ragebait&hl=en
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/what-is-rage-bait-influencers-making-people-angry-1234976621/
https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-659/
https://thehilltoponline.com/2024/09/09/rage-bait-is-making-users-mad-and-content-creators-money/
https://www.threads.net/@zuck/post/C89oeSORn81
https://theconversation.com/the-draw-of-the-manosphere-understanding-andrew-tates-appeal-to-lost-men-199179
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/03616843221123745
https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2022/01/owning-the-libs-is-the-only-gop-platform/676692/
https://www.businessinsider.com/why-creators-rage-farm-on-tiktok-and-why-its-on-the-rise-2022-12
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/19/libs-of-tiktok-right-wing-media/
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/07/twitter-alternatives-bluesky-mastodon-threads/674859/
https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/jubilee-debate-videos-pete-buttigieg-ben-shapiro-1236199829/
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hate-watch
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-psychology-behind-why-we-hate-watch_l_61bcecede4b04b42ab5fa761
https://www.vice.com/en/article/93akvp/why-hate-watching-tv-movie-social-media-explained-psychology
https://www.garbageday.email/p/full-stack-trumpism
https://www.contemporarypsychology.com.au/anger-is-this-a-desire-for-change/#:~:text=This%20is%20because%20anger%20is,us%20to%20want%20to%20engage.
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200723-how-anger-can-be-put-to-good-use
The biggest stories on the internet from January 30th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:40 Chiara Ferragni speaks out about divorce from Fedez
17:47 Mikaela Testa vs. Anna Paul
22:48 Is Brooke Schofield leaving 'Cancelled'?
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The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from January 29th, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:32 Tumblr launches TumblrTV
4:46 TikTok US sale update
7:08 Cute winter boots TikTok trend
9:54 Breakdown of DeepSeek
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Sources:
https://techcrunch.com/2015/06/25/tumblr-launches-tumblr-tv-a-gif-search-engine-with-a-full-screen-viewing-mode/
https://support.tumblr.com/post/773329598987616256
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/how-tumblr-became-popular-for-being-obsolete
https://www.fastcompany.com/91267850/cute-winter-boots-tiktok-trend-meaning
https://www.usermag.co/p/tiktok-cute-winter-boots-meaning-explained-algospeak
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/25/bytedance-shut-down-tiktok-than-sell
https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/perplexity-ai-revises-tiktok-merger-proposal-that-could-give-us-government-50-2025-01-26/
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/26/perplexity-tiktok-revised-merger-proposal.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/politics/tiktok-ban-sale-china.html
https://www.9news.com.au/technology/new-bid-for-tiktok-from-perplexity-ai-could-give-us-government-50-stake/a8fe6d0d-6057-4d2a-8fa0-8e23fefd8155
https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/big-tech-faces-heat-chinas-deepseek-sows-doubts-billion-dollar-spending-2025-01-27/
https://www.wired.com/story/openai-ceo-sam-altman-the-age-of-giant-ai-models-is-already-over/
https://www.fastcompany.com/91267354/deepseek-explained-china-llm-chatgpt-nvidia-microsoft-stock-ai-rattled?
https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/what-is-deepseek-why-is-it-disrupting-ai-sector-2025-01-27/
https://www.garbageday.email/p/the-ai-guys-were-lying-the-whole-time
The biggest stories on the internet from January 28th, 2025
Timetamps:
2:10 Gracie Abrams reacts to online petition to replace her opening act Dora Jar
6:48 Is Jason Nash replacing Dave Portnoy on BFFs?
8:57 Victoria Paris accused of copying smaller creator
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The biggest stories on the internet from January 27th, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:15 TikTok wedding photographer drama
8:01 Spencer Pratt vs. Alex Cooper
12:37 Brianna Chickenfry called out x2
15:50 Alix Earle sells out skinny jeans
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In this episode, I explore the evolution of digital decay and the preservation efforts by non-profit organisation The Internet Archive, owner of the Wayback Machine. I look at instances of mass content erasure online— such as Myspace, Vine, and Gawker— before answering the question: Why is it so important that we preserve internet history?
Timestamps:
00:40 Intro
3:44 What is the Internet Archive and why was it created?
8:40 Challenges and threats to the Internet Archive
12:58 Lost social media: Myspace & Vine
16:04 The importance of longevity and information protection
17:31 The Internet Archive as a “check” on media
23:03 Archiving content & misinformation
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Sources:
https://archive.org/about/
https://archive-it.org/products-and-services/archive-it-faqs/
https://dn720406.ca.archive.org/0/items/wayback-machine-1996/The%20Wayback%20Machine%27s%20First%20Crawl%201996%20-_720p.mp4
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kalevleetaru/2016/01/18/the-internet-archive-turns-20-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-archiving-the-web/
https://www.pewresearch.org/data-labs/2024/05/17/when-online-content-disappears/
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240912-the-archivists-battling-to-save-the-internet
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/10/18/internet-archive-hack-wayback/
https://www.npr.org/2024/10/20/nx-s1-5159000/internet-archive-hack-leak-wayback-machine
https://blog.archive.org/2024/10/21/internet-archive-services-update-2024-10-21/
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/mar/18/myspace-loses-all-content-uploaded-before-2016
https://mashable.com/article/vine-archive-website
https://www.instagram.com/p/DEhf2uTJUs0/
https://theconversation.com/the-internet-archive-has-been-fighting-for-25-years-to-keep-whats-on-the-web-from-disappearing-and-you-can-help-163867
https://news.gallup.com/poll/651977/americans-trust-media-remains-trend-low.aspx
https://apo.org.au/sites/default/files/resource-files/2024-06/apo-nid326816_4.pdf
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/12/17/21024439/monoculture-algorithm-netflix-spotify
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-45730363
https://blog.archive.org/2018/10/01/more-than-9-million-broken-links-on-wikipedia-are-now-rescued/
https://www.wired.com/story/internet-archive-wikipedia-more-reliable/
https://blog.archive.org/2024/09/11/new-feature-alert-access-archived-webpages-directly-through-google-search/
The biggest stories on the internet from January 23rd, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:27 Shari Franke's 8Passengers family channel memoir
2:41 MrBeast gets serious about buying TikTok
4:23 Justin Bieber claims he was hacked after unfollowing Hailey
8:27 Addison Rae talks Bryce Hall relationship
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The biggest tech stories & social media trends on the internet from January 22nd, 2025.
Timestamps:
1:46 Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban
2:13 Rumours of TikTok going dark start circulating
3:27 Biden administration looks for ways to prolong the ban
3:48 TikTok officially goes dark and returns hours later
5:15 Theories why TikTok went dark
6:09 TikTok/Shou Chew cozies up to Trump
7:15 Trump signs Executive Order to prolong the ban
7:31 Theories why Trump saved TikTok
13:31 What is next for TikTok
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https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/24-656_ca7d.pdf
https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/01/supreme-court-upholds-tiktok-ban/
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/biden-administration-keep-tiktok-available-us-rcna187902
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly57kxkmrxo
https://www.theinformation.com/articles/tiktok-prepares-for-immediate-shut-off-in-the-u-s-on-sunday
https://www.garbageday.email/p/america-s-youth-longs-for-chinese-e-commerce
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/17/statement-by-white-house-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-regarding-tiktok/
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-likely-give-tiktok-90-day-extension-avoid-ban-rcna188258
https://www.tiktok.com/@shou.time/video/7460953702673829166?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=6899384367418131969
https://apnews.com/article/trump-young-men-voters-election-latinos-democrats-ff30e38698a41132cf90345fffabe579
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/obama-undone-year-trump-unravels-predecessors-signature-achievements/story?id=52234311
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/may/11/donald-trump-barack-obama-legacy
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/21/us/politics/biden-trump-legacy.html
https://apnews.com/article/tiktok-timeline-ban-biden-india-d3219a32de913f8083612e71ecf1f428
https://www.reuters.com/technology/tiktoks-purveyors-creams-candies-under-threat-us-ban-2025-01-17/
https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/tiktok-economic-impact-report-2024-smb
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/19/tech/tiktok-ban/index.html
https://x.com/TikTokPolicy/status/1881030712188346459
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/application-of-protecting-americans-from-foreign-adversary-controlled-applications-act-to-tiktok/
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/20/trump-executive-order-tiktok
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/19/technology/instagram-video-app-tiktok-ban.html
https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/20/x-is-rolling-out-a-dedicated-vertical-video-feed-for-us-users/
The biggest stories on the internet from January 21st, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:12 Severance recap
8:09 Molly-Mae: Behind It All recap
10:12 Kendrick Lamar saves TikTok
12:03 David Dobrik's return to YouTube received positively
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The biggest stories on the internet from January 20th, 2025.
Timestamps:
00:34 Justin Baldoni files $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds
7:15 TikTok ban & how creators reacted
12:10 Trisha Paytas & Alex Consani seemingly star in a new campaign (possibly) for MAC Cosmetics
13:45 Allanah Harris update
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In this week's episode, I explore the Hollywood smear campaign through the lends of the 'It Ends With Us' legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. I look at the history of smear campaigns, politically and culturally, before questioning how the internet's mob mentality and our obsessive pursuit for virality aid in conducting these targeted attacks.
Timestamps:
5:47 Definition & history of smear campaigns
7:34 Bye Sister (lol of course)
8:34 Political smear campaigns
9:57 Red Scare
11:57 Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni: Breaking down the lawsuits
21:46 How and why social media normalised the smear campaign
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Sources:
https://www.liberties.eu/en/stories/smear-campaign/44721
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTqM6I-Inek&t=
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/political-smear-campaigns-arent-new-but-trump-takes-them-to-a-whole-new-level/2020/05/19/007932f2-99c2-11ea-89fd-28fb313d1886_story.html
https://www.npr.org/2008/06/12/91441620/obama-campaign-opens-anti-smear-web-site
https://www.uwyo.edu/ahc/collections/topics/hollywood10.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/12/opinion/12mann.html
https://variety.com/2003/film/markets-festivals/katharine-hepburn-1907-2003-1117888652/
https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a14455448/directors-harvey-weinstein-blacklist-mira-sorvino-ashley-judd/
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/dec/15/peter-jackson-harvey-weinstein-ashley-judd-mira-sorvino
https://www.tiktok.com/@itendswithusmovie/video/7400133808219032878?lang=en
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/business/media/blake-lively-justin-baldoni-it-ends-with-us.html
https://www.tmz.com/2024/12/21/blake-lively-sues-justin-baldoni-sexual-harassment-retaliation-on-it-ends-with-us-set/
https://dam.tmz.com/document/3b/o/2024/12/24/3b19ecedd98a4a3c8e78130b817e280e.pdf
https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/justin-baldoni-dropped-wme-blake-lively-sexual-harassment-lawsuit-1235214856/
https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Justin-Baldoni-LASC.pdf
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/justin-baldoni-sues-new-york-times-blake-lively-allegations-story-1236263099/
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/jan/01/blake-lively-sues-justin-baldoni-alleging-harassment-and-smear-campaign-ntwnfb
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/justin-baldoni-files-lawsuit-new-york-times-story/story?id=117243164
https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/johnny-depp-amber-heard-verdict-entertainment-1235283022/
https://centennialworld.com/selena-gomez-bella-hadid-kylie-jenner-hailey-bieber-full-breakdown-tiktok-eyebrow-drama/
https://x.com/liareigns/status/1633993711431327745
https://www.tiktok.com/@duolingo/video/7208655051437460782
https://x.com/kattenbarge/status/1634218867399467009
https://centennialworld.com/hailey-bieber-witch-hunt-brands-capitalising-on-female-rivalry-for-social-media-marketing/
The biggest stories on the internet from January 16th , 2025.
Timestamps:
2:33 Mikayla Nogueira concerns fans with content about "worst year" of her life
4:50 Coors Light new ad goes viral for typo-- but is it all that it seems?
9:38 Australian influencer Chloe Barry-Hang unites corporate TikTok with story of negative workplace experience
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The biggest tech stories & social media trends on the internet from January 15th, 2025.
Timestamps:
3:01 Meta changes its moderation policies
6:33 Meta rolls back its DEI program
7:42 TikTok ban updates
10:25 TikTok users are migrating to RedNote
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https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEhf2uTJUs0/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=4acf800a-48e8-4eb4-bbe8-341515efbefd
https://www.threads.net/@zuck/post/DEhgYx4JbEG?xmt=AQGzEZmuxjc06xn1GXMFEOHgoF_x6XFO7MVcXWqC12tkjQ
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/7/24338305/meta-mark-zuckerberg-moving-meta-moderators-texas-california-bias
https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-preventing-online-censorship/
https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24/24-656/336144/20241227161148472_24-656tsGovt_final.pdf
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/us/politics/tiktok-ban-supreme-court.html
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5079608-supreme-court-tik-tok-ban
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz9g91gn5ddo /
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/xiaohongshu-china-instagram-transforming-travel-industry-intl-hnk/index.html
https://www.axios.com/2025/01/10/meta-dei-programs-employees-trump
https://www.axios.com/2025/01/10/meta-dei-memo-employees-programs
https://abcnews.go.com/US/dei-programs/story?id=97004455
https://www.tiktok.com/@pranjjain/video/7458841425967402283
The biggest stories on the internet from January 14th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:37 Tarte Cosmetics faces backlash for influencer trip to Necker Island amid LA fires (+ Ken Eurich and Brianna Chickenfry drama)
7:13 Bride goes viral for washing makeup off 20 minutes before wedding, MUA responds
11:27 Minecraft YouTube drama & what it can teach us about Gen Alpha
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(Some of) the biggest stories from the last three weeks while we were on Christmas break!
Timestamps:
3:17 TikTokers Ash Trevino x Santos lore explained
12:51 Madeleine White called out for 'See You Tomorrow' pyjama brand quality issues
16:08 Dave Portnoy exposes Grace O'Malley's Barstool Sports salary
19:07 Dua Lipa, Zendaya + MrBeast engagements
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For the final episode of 2024, I am joined by Annabel and Alex from my team to cover some pop culture predictions we have for next year!
Timestamps:
3:13 Relationship predictions
13:46 Music industry predictions
18:19 Tech predictions
28:30 Beauty & fashion predictions
33:41 Random predictions
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The biggest stories on the internet from December 19th, 2024.
Timestamps:
2:40 Are the Kardashians buying TikTok?
6:05 Lily B Chapman addresses copycat allegations about her jewellery merch line earlier this year
10:12 Ariana Grande says she won't tour any time soon
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The biggest stories on the internet from December 18th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:35 Matilda Djerf returns to social media following toxic workplace allegations with a statement
6:31 Grace O'Malley exits Barstool & Dave Portnoy addresses drama
9:52 Trisha Paytas explains why she won't publish Jeffree Star episode of Just Trish
12:24 Halley Kate addresses viral clothing haul return video
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The biggest stories on the internet from December 17th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:36 Halley Kate called out for returning clothes from a TikTok haul
13:42 Sydney Sweeney claps back at men who body shamed her in new photos
16:38 'understitch' YouTube channel recommendation
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The biggest stories on the internet from December 16th, 2024.Timestamps:2:45 Matilda Djerf accused of bullying brand employees9:57 'Songs I'd Play' TikTok trend goes viral11:24 Sophia Culpo shades Braxton Berrios relationship in new TikTok
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In this week's episode, I explore ten of the most viral moments of 2024.
Timestamps:
5:52 The rise of the pop girlies
9:47 Film press tours
11:02 Paris Olympics
11:54 Dating exposés
14:14 Tradwives & incel ideology penetrate the mainstream
16:49 Notable cancellations
22:18 Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake
23:37 Liam Payne's passing
24:20 The rise of celebrity look-a-like contests
26:16 Fully conscious baby
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- I want to clarify two points I made here before they're misunderstood as I don't think I articulated them well - when I say both women (Bri & Grace) felt like the other was being selfish and listed why Grace was "selfish" - that was me listing Bri's reasons, those are not my personal beliefs. Also want to clarify that I do believe Grace deserves the "pedestal", I was just trying to explain why Bri might feel like they are always pitted against each other by their audience ok bye lmao!! *
The biggest stories on the internet from December 12th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:28 Brianna Chickenfry “exposes” Grace O’Malley friendship
8:14 What is Alex Cooper's Unwell University?
15:23 Selena Gomez announces engagement to Benny Blanco
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The biggest stories on the internet from December 11th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:50 Ethan Klein reacts to Trisha Paytas on SNL
3:12 Trisha Paytas is headed for Broadway
6:19 Azealia Banks vs. Matty Healy
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The biggest stories on the internet from December 10th, 2024.
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2:18 Taylor Swift performs final Eras Tour show in Vancouver
5:39 Drew Afualo announces break from TikTok following a tumultuous month online
8:54 Patrick Ta apologises to influencer who claimed she wasn’t paid for partnership with his beauty brand
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The biggest stories on the internet from December 9th, 2024.
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1:19 Grace O’Malley addresses status of podcast & friendship with Brianna Chickenfry
5:44 Hawk Tuah’s new crypto coin accused of being a pump and dump scam
17:56 Trisha Paytas on SNL
19:10 U.S. TikTok ban upheld in court
21:50 Like a Prayer ‘Pepe the Prawn’ TikTok meme
23:40 Breckie Hill addresses Barry Keoghan cheating rumours
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In this week's episode, I explore the culture of celebrity blind items— from its origins to its rising popularity in recent years and of course, the ethical implications of this type of gossip content.
Timestamps:
00:32 Intro
4:55 What is a blind item?
6:17 The history of blind items
9:14 Crazy Days & Nights
11:57 Blind items & social media
14:02 Blind item TikTokers
14:57 Why have blind items become so popular lately?
15:11 Theory #1: Transparency of celebrity PR machine
19:25 Theory #2: The rise of misinformation & citizen journalism
23:28 Theory #3: The mainstream-ification of conspiracy theories
26:48 Theory #4: Blind items feed into our negativity bias
29:34 Conclusion: The ethical implications of blind items
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Sources:
Capote, T. (1974). Blind Items. In Ladies’ home journal (Vol. 91, Number 1, pp. 81-). Meredith Corporation.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-03-11/gossip-blind-items-from-tiktok-to-podcasts
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/money-and-power/a62807688/town-topics-gilded-age-william-dalton-mann/
https://www.strikemagazines.com/blog-2-1/if-youve-heard-of-blind-items-youre-hot
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2016/10/crazy-days-and-nights-enty-interview?srsltid=AfmBOopWGxKGjwCsg94XMK1Y3FrztW05VzgBK9koRUaBd2fw_Ab1jHdC
https://www.vulture.com/article/enty-lawyer-crazy-days-and-nights-john-nelson.html?
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/crazy-days-and-nights-an-interview-with-the-elusive_b_5a57d145e4b0b1f4505c82ec
https://www.laineygossip.com/Home/Press#
https://www.elle.com/fashion/a60387426/musicians-eras-trend-2024/
https://centennialworld.com/deuxmoi-anonymous-user-submitted-gossip/
The biggest stories on the internet from December 5th, 2024.
Timestamps:
2:51 Spotify Wrapped 2024 sparks backlash for leaving out beloved features
8:11 Barry Keoghan rumoured to have cheated on Sabrina Carpenter with influencer Breckie Hill
10:40 TikTok creator goes viral for BOQTOQ where she trolls Ethan Slater & his Wicked character Boq
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The biggest stories on the internet from December 4th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:37 Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan have reportedly broken up
3:25 Away Luggage partners with winners of viral celebrity lookalike competitions
6:25 Raise your Weapon vocalist calls out Deadmau5 on TikTok for giving credit to Lights for her vocals on iconic song
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The biggest stories on the internet from December 3rd, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:45 TikTok is ignoring JoJo Siwa as part of a new trend
2:58 'Brain-Rot' is Oxford dictionary’s word of the year
5:28 Dove x Crumbl collab
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The biggest stories on the internet from December 2nd, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:24 Australian social media ban for children under 16 passes Senate in a world-first law
8:26 Battle of Beige Influencers lawsuit breakdown
14:21 Ballerina Farm appears on the cover of Evie Magazine
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This week's episode is the story of Snapchat— how Millennials' favourite messaging app proved that it could compete in the creator economy and find relevance once again with the new youngest generation online. But not without its sacrifices.
Timestamps:
00:32 Intro
4:39 The contentious origins of Snapchat
6:54 The rise of Snapchat
8:20 The innovation of Snapchat— vision, features and Spectacles
12:54 Snapchat & its copycats
15:58 Snapchat controversies
19:18 Celebrities & creators on Snapchat
20:31 How Snapchat tapped huge creators with big $$
24:45 Snapchat as a haven for “cancelled” creators
25:19 David Dobrik
27:30 Austin McBroom
28:56 Conclusion
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Sources:
https://mashable.com/article/snapchat-turns-10
https://techcrunch.com/2013/07/01/new-snapchat-docs/
https://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-tn-reggie-brown-20170301-story.html
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/sep/10/snapchat-settle-lawsuit-reggie-brown-evan-spiegel
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https://web.archive.org/web/20201108183032/https://www.snap.com/en-US/news/post/lets-chat
https://www.businessinsider.com/snapchat-just-introduced-a-feature-it-paid-more-than-100-million-for-2016-7
https://digiday.com/marketing/snapchat-bought-bitmoji-brands-know/
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https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-approached-snap-in-2016-to-discuss-acquisition-2018-12#
https://techcrunch.com/2017/08/03/google-buy-snap/
https://www.theverge.com/2014/6/17/5817996/facebook-slingshot-app-vs-snapchat
https://mashable.com/article/snapchat-redesign-app-friends-feed-discover-heres-why
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/apr/26/snapchat-new-spectacles-launch
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/child-porn-charges-laid-against-10-laval-teens-1.2426599
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2013/nov/13/snapchat-app-sexting-lawsuits-valuation#
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2014/05/snapchat-settles-ftc-charges-promises-disappearing-messages-were-false
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2014/12/ftc-approves-final-order-settling-charges-against-snapchat
https://www.vice.com/en/article/snapchat-employees-abused-data-access-spy-on-users-snaplion/
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/jun/23/snapchat-maps-privacy-safety-concerns
https://edition.cnn.com/2023/04/27/tech/snapchat-my-ai-concerns-wellness/index.html
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2023/01/25/snapchat-reportedly-scrutinized-by-authorities-over-role-in-spreading-fentanyl/
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-crime-prevention-council-calls-on-justice-department-to-investigate-snapchat-and-fentanyl-deaths-301709644.html
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/kylie-jenner-snapchat-songs-hits-genius
https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/23/21585513/snapchat-snap-spotlight-creators-app-update-tiktok
https://www.businessinsider.com/snapchat-creators-who-have-made-over-1-million-from-spotlight-2021-1
The biggest stories on the internet from November 28th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:36 What does TikTok's favourite term 'crashing out' mean?
3:40 Reddit user sparks debate over Millennial vs. Gen Z aesthetics
10:30 Dollar Tree Dinner TikTok creator goes viral for Thanksgiving meal
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The biggest stories on the internet from November 27th, 2024.
Timestamps:
6:46 Taylor Swift Reputation TV Vancouver theory
11:05 Makenna Gibbons defends herself against Taylor Frankie Paul’s claims that she was an "instigator" in the MomTok swinging
14:20 Chef Moise is going viral on TikTok for sharing her unhinged out of office messages
19:35 Alex Warren & Joe Jonas are collaborating on a song
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The biggest stories on the internet from November 26th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:00 'Defying Gravity' memes explained
6:03 Taylor Frankie Paul & more Mormon MomTok drama
12:19 Brooke Schofield responds to allegations her new boyfriend dated a minor
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This week's deep dive is an exploration into the ethics and normalisation of doxxing. Why users across the internet have come to use doxxing as a form of protest and how the culture on TikTok, in particular, has challenged our conventional view of this practice all together. Ultimately leaving us with the question: Is it ever okay to doxx someone?
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro: An exploration into the normalisation of doxxing
5:54 What is doxxing?
8:17 Gamergate
10:51 Twitch’s culture of doxxing & swatting
15:14 Examples of creators being doxxed on other platforms
15:22 Jacksfilms & SSSniperwolf
17:21 Trisha Paytas & Trishyland
18:46 The Fappening
19:27 Is doxxing sometimes warranted?
22:33 How TikTok encourages a culture of doxxing
23:56 Doxxing as a form of protest
25:14 Why normalisation of doxxing is a slippery slope
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The biggest stories on the internet from November 21st, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:06 Breaking down the viral Jaguar ad
5:50 New research finds the majority of news influencers are men
10:19 Coachella headliners revealed
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The biggest stories on the internet from November 20th, 2024.
Timestamps:
4:12 OnlyFans model Katy Robertson claims she’s part of the reason why Molly Mae and Tommy Fury split in bombshell podcast interview
7:48 MrBeast does damage control by sliding into drama channel DMs
12:46 TW: Australian TikTok influencer Allanah Harris has been accused of drugging her one year old daughter Daisy for attention online
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Today's mini scroll is a special edition interview with the Trisha Paytas stan Twitter account, TrishCrave!
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The biggest stories on the internet from November 18th, 2024.
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1:19 Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson bores viewers
4:35 Cecily & Samantha Bachmann launch PJ brand '4 The Mems' & face backlash
11:31 Women in Male Fields TikTok trend
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In this week's episode, I explore downfall of one of YouTube’s most prolific trios — Shane Dawson, Trisha Paytas, and Jeffree Star — from the origins of their friendship to how it all fell apart publicly before our eyes. This episode is in light of the upcoming reunion between Trisha and Jeffree on the Just Trish podcast, which has not yet been released at the time of recording and uploading.
Timestamps:
00:27 Breaking down the individual friendships
4:46 Trisha Paytas & Shane Dawson’s friendship
6:47 Shane Dawson & Jeffree Star’s friendship
8:42 Jeffree Star & Trisha Paytas’ friendship
10:23 2020: When things started to unravel
11:12 Shane’s “cancellation”
12:57 Jeffree’s “cancellation”
14:48 The ‘Bye Sister’ allegations
17:12 Trisha defends Shane (but not Jeffree)
19:09 The infamous Las Vegas trip — Kam Lester & Hair By Jay fall out
23:48 Trisha ends her friendship with Shane
24:40 Shane & Jeffree remain friends
25:41 Present day: Trisha and Jeffree— an attempted comeback?
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Sources:
https://www.businessinsider.com/trisha-paytas-shane-dawson-friends-fright-drama-enemies-history-2021-1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=25UV6LrQZTc
https://centennialworld.com/shane-dawson-jeffree-star-doomsday-palette-series-finale/
https://people.com/style/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-kat-von-d-and-jeffree-star-feud/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTMJw5KgLds
https://centennialworld.com/jeffree-star-apology-racist-past-cancelled/
https://centennialworld.com/shane-dawson-returns-to-social-media-after-mass-cancellation/
https://centennialworld.com/youtube-demonetized-shane-dawson-channels/
https://x.com/JeffreeStar/status/1273681744776978432
https://centennialworld.com/jeffree-star-breakup-nate/
https://centennialworld.com/fans-think-jeffree-star-shane-dawson-planned-james-charles-takedown-cancelled/
https://centennialworld.com/shane-dawson-responds-to-tati-westbrook-in-instagram-live/
https://www.businessinsider.com/trisha-paytas-eugenia-cooney-criticized-for-supporting-shane-dawson-youtube-2020-7
https://centennialworld.com/trisha-paytas-jeffree-star-friendship-end-las-vegas-trip-hair-by-jay/
https://www.businessinsider.com/shane-dawson-tati-westbrook-video-jeffree-star-drama-timeline-cancelled-2020-6
https://centennialworld.com/jeffree-star-trisha-paytas-rehash-las-vegas-trip-and-friendship-breakdown/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvNa5yi98iw
https://www.businessinsider.com/trisha-paytas-shane-dawson-timeline-jeffree-star-trevi-moran-oscar-2021-1
The biggest stories on the internet from November 14th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:19 Jeffree Star talks Bye Sister & more on the Cancelled Podcast
6:08 Halo Beauty addresses relaunch backlash
7:57 Crumbl Cookies subreddit goes viral for being unhinged
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The biggest stories on the internet from November 13th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:47 Halo Beauty is relaunching without Tati Westbrook and venturing into makeup
6:32 Tana Mongeau and Trisha Paytas reveal their joint podcast
8:12 Gen Z’s top apps downloaded of this year
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The biggest stories on the internet from November 12th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:40 Swifties flee X for Bluesky
2:39 Chappell Roan calls out Billboard for reporting on her split with management team
7:55 Australia to ban social media for kids under 16
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The biggest stories on the internet from November 11th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:28 Brianna Chickenfry opens up about “emotionally abusive” relationship with Zach Bryan
10:05 Bonnie Blue controversy, explained
14:34 Def Noodles returns to YouTube as an undisclosed AI bot
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In this week's episode, I explore the evolving relationship between creators and Hollywood. I look at several examples of creator-led projects and explore the career trajectories of certain creators who "made it" in Hollywood and others that didn't.
Timestamps:
4:23 The ambitions of early creators
5:01 Shane Dawson’s career: Using YouTube as a stepping stone to Hollywood
10:18 The era of the YouTube show10:57 AwesomenessTV
13:48 YouTube Originals14:52 The pendulum swings: Creators as show producers themselves
15:30 Escape the Night
16:56 Escape the Night controversy: Gabbie Hanna
19:39 The Reality House
20:43 Why Hollywood still overlooks the creator economy
21:32 MrBeast
24:28 Emma Chamberlain vs MrBeast
26:17 Beast Games controversy & why Hollywood is still hesitant to work with creators
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The biggest stories on the internet from November 7th, 2024.Timestamps:1:19 Dave Portnoy and Josh Richards' Zach Bryan diss track revelations5:18 Jason Kelce addresses phone-throwing incident in defence of Taylor Swift and brother Travis Kelce7:31 Gracie Abrams TikTok trend
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The biggest stories on the internet from November 6th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:22 Casey Neistat shares why he won't release David Dobrik documentary
6:24 Dave Portnoy and Josh Richards are releasing a diss track on Zach Bryan called The Smallest Man
7:36 Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo address Kardashian private screening of Wicked
10:55 Netflix is removing most of its interactive titles
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Edit: Visionary Empress left Rebuilding Atlantis last week!
The biggest stories on the internet from November 5th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:29 Taylor Swift Style book drama
4:20 Rebuilding Atlantis documents the formation of a cult on TikTok (or so some people think)
9:26 Rosanna Pansino faces backlash from Logan Paul and Keemstar
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The biggest stories on the internet from November 4th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:52 Lindsey Shaw goes viral for complaining about Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide not getting rebooted like Spiderman
4:58 Grace O’Malley addresses Brianna Chickenfry friendship & birthday drama
6:27 MrBeast has fired as many as 10 employees as the internal investigation into his company concludes
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In this week's episode, I explore how and why beauty YouTube review content has faced such a serious decline in recent years, despite an increased consumer interest in review-backed recommendations.
Timestamps:
4:36 History & psychology of online reviews
8:28 The beginning of beauty review content
9:40 Michelle Phan & the ‘Golden Age of Beauty YouTube’
12:11 The rise of 'fast beauty'
13:40 Why we stopped consuming YouTube beauty review content
18:08 Short-form video: The next wave of influencer reviews
20:40 AI generated reviews
22:56 The future of influencer review content
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Sources:
https://www.reviewtrackers.com/reports/online-reviews-survey/
https://results.shopperapproved.com/blog/the-history-and-evolution-of-online-reviews
https://centennialworld.com/the-demise-of-online-product-reviews-from-shady-influencer-practices-to-ai-generated-content/
https://fashionjournal.com.au/beauty/i-think-its-time-we-stopped-glamourising-beauty-hauls-dont-you/
https://www.gartner.com/en/digital-markets/insights/what-is-social-proof#:~:text=Social%20proof%2C%20the%20idea%20that,to%202023%20Software%20Buying%20Trends.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/11/07/kids-youtuber-influencer-camps-creators-learn-how/#:~:text=Nearly%2030%20percent%20of%20kids,States%20found%20that%20more%20than
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2023/jul/15/fake-reviews-ai-artificial-intelligence-hotels-restaurants-products
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/beauty-hair/celebrity-hair-makeup/a23505391/netflix-youtube-beauty-industry-documentary/
The biggest stories on the internet from October 31st, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:03 Jeffree Star confirms he will be recording a podcast episode with Trisha Paytas this Friday
2:00 Brianna Chickenfry addresses Grace O’Malley friendship drama amid rumoured rift
7:46 YouTube is reportedly testing new homepage with dates and view counts removed
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The biggest stories on the internet from October 30th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:21 Jeffree Star comes for Mikayla Nogueira over new Patrick Ta eyeshadow review
7:18 Jeffree Star on Cancelled Podcast
11:00 Shawn Mendes opens up about his sexuality
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The biggest stories on the internet from October 29, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:09 TikToker Lily Chapman called out for selling deceptive merch
4:14 Aspyn Ovard update
10:43 'Suspect' TikTok trend
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The biggest stories on the internet from October 28th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:30 Alix Earle's Halloween bash
5:41 Rosanna Pansino makes more claims against MrBeast
9:51 Brianna Chickenfry x Zach Bryan split updates
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In this week's episode, I explore the rise and fall of Vine. Much has been said about the fall of Vine, with many commentators and experts putting it down to the lack of monetisation strategies on the platform. However, another important (yet often overlooked aspect) was how the platform treated creators. As Vine’s management failed to take the concerns of these users seriously, this encouraged many of Vine’s top creators to deprioritise Vine or move platforms, ultimately decreasing its cultural influence.
Timestamps:
3:13 The rise of Vine
6:40 Vine in its heyday
9:00 Magcon
12:55 Some other popular creators & 1600 Vine
17:21 Vine’s downfall: Its relationship with creators, lack of monetisation & turbulent management
24:11 Lessons from Vine
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/09/28/extremely-online-vine-secret-meeting/https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2016/10/what-happened-to-vinehttps://www.theverge.com/2016/10/28/13456208/why-vine-died-twitter-shutdown https://allthingsd.com/20121009/twitter-buys-vine-a-video-clip-company-that-never-launched/ https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/29/technology/twitters-4-year-odyssey-with-the-6-second-video-app-vine.html https://www.newyorker.com/business/currency/why-vine-was-a-bad-match-for-twitter https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/the-six-second-film-grows-up https://www.vox.com/recode/23274761/facebook-instagram-land-the-giants-mark-zuckerberg-kevin-systrom-ashley-yuki https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsDtN756rm4 https://www.j-14.com/posts/madison-beer-dating-history-jack-gilinsky-nick-austin-and-more/ http://www.businessinsider.com/king-bach-is-now-vines-most-popular-celebrity-and-he-has-big-plans-for-hollywood-2015-3 https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/ninja-defends-king-bach-amid-relentless-social-media-trolling-1363850/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2019/entertainment/lele-pons/ https://www.teenvogue.com/story/lele-pons-accused-of-lying-about-donating-hair https://www.wsj.com/video/brittany-furlan-building-a-career-with-vine/C38EE179-3C65-4A54-8B97-352002152F3D https://people.com/music/who-is-brittany-furlan-tommy-lee-wife/ https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/vine-and-the-new-gatekeepers-of-self-expression https://www.vox.com/2014/1/7/11622050/vine-co-founder-steps-down-from-lead-role-at-company https://www.theverge.com/2016/1/25/10825638/vine-jason-toff-twitter-exodusm https://www.vox.com/2016/3/29/11587342/vine-has-a-new-general-manager-this-is-my-jam-co-founder-hannah
The biggest stories on the internet from October 24th, 2024.Timestamps:1:15 Brianna Chickenfry and Zach Bryan split after over a year of dating9:15 Colleen Ballinger backlash12:24 New creator economy research
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In this special episode of Mini Scroll, I interview Heather Gay and Whitney Rose from the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, who were in Sydney for SXSW Sydney with Hayu!
Stream Season 5 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City only on Hayu, the same day as the USA. Brand new episodes are released every Thursday.
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Apologies for saying Elvira's name wrong. Please never look to me for proper pronunciation on anything lmao
The biggest stories on the internet from October 22nd, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:14 Internet Archive under siege by hackers
4:40 Ariana Grande apologises for being the "worst celebrity encounter" named by Elvira
8:18 Wicked poster fan edit recap
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The biggest stories on the internet from October 21st, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:48 'Subtle foreshadowing' TikTok trend
2:46 Aspyn Ovard x Tarte collab
5:20 Mould allegedly found in Lunchly meals
8:09 Brittany Broski shoved during 'Apple' dance at Charli XCX Sweat tour
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In this week's deep dive, I'm looking at the plight of celebrity access– how social media has changed the business of celebrity brand building, keeping stars in a lose-lose feedback loop that fuels fan entitlement and ultimately, runs many of our favourite stars (mostly) offline.
Timestamps:
4:27 The nature of celebrity access before social media
8:43 Social media & celebrity access
11:05 How TikTok changed what we expect from celebrities
13:14 Celebrity brand building in the social media era
17:17 How unprecedented access via social media impacts the celebrity
18:42 Selena Gomez
20:08 Charli & Dixie D’Amelio
22:31 Chappell Roan
23:48 The lifecycle of celebrity social media usage in this new era
26:30 Taylor Swift
29:08 Conclusion
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Sources:
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/annehelenpetersen/decade-celebrity-gossip-tabloids-paparazzi-social-media https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/1999/02/david-kamp-tabloid-decade https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/annehelenpetersen/decade-celebrity-gossip-tabloids-paparazzi-social-media https://www.seventeen.com/life/news/a30201/twitter-dm-direct-message-update/ Jan Klostermann, Martin Meißner, Alexander Max, Reinhold Decker, Presentation of celebrities’ private life through visual social media, Journal of Business Research,https://time.com/6979619/rare-beauty/ https://people.com/health/charli-damelio-says-she-avoids-negativity-online-after-seeing-how-it-affected-her-mental-health/ https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/charli-dixie-damelio-shed-light-mental-health-social-media-164453055.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAA02jul26QYKzhkPTPGcXzV-Wl4OSNH-1iZa1N1IkcbJ7Uo5cCjU7tMTMjxFMCcMr1Vr6mj3idz2AGcM_XeFk2GehjFcznhMTcg1I_xvOz400PTpYXjMkl1_danFd3whFEVttGuZcLDQJia5kSupM5rXYElHcUJav6DkXU4OfUbA https://fortune.com/well/2024/09/27/chappell-roan-drops-out-of-upcoming-festival-to-prioritize-mental-health/ https://theface.com/music/chappell-roan-pop-music-famous-interview-good-luck-babe https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-books-music/a62444664/chappell-roan-backlash-explained-2024/
Skip to 7:53 if you don't care about my updates from yesterday lol
The biggest stories on the internet from October 17th, 2024.
Timestamps:
7:53 Shari Franke speaks out on Lifetime movie about her mother Ruby Franke’s abuse and arrest
12:30 Liam Payne has reportedly passed away at age 31
14:02 Victoria's Secret fashion show returns
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I got some feedback that my reporting on one story in today's mini scroll was misrepresentative of some facts/nuance. Upon reflection, I agree with that feedback. I did not relay the story with the proper care and have re-edited the episode here!
The biggest stories on the internet from October 15th, 2024.
Timestamps:
2:35 Brianna Chickenfry facing backlash for how she covered the Menendez Brothers and diminishing Grace O’Malley’s experiences
7:06 Aspyn Ovard addresses divorce timeline on the Cheers! podcast with Avery Woods
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The biggest stories on the internet from October 14th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:48 Aspyn Ovard divorce update & mother-in-law drama
8:10 Under the Influencer Show comes for Drew Afualo & she responds
11:57 British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly arrested in Australia for sexual assault while on tour
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This week's episode is our 2024 Q & A with host Lauren!
Timestamps:
3:05 How do you stay focused and locked in day after day?
7:05 What are you favourite podcasts to listen to and what are your favourite creators to follow?
11:30 How do we as elder Gen Z and Millennials combat fat phobia online?
13:50 What is your favourite podcast episode?
14:35 Reading journey update
15:25 When will you release Scroller merch?
16:03 Why did your business partner leave?
17:53 Are you making or losing money being your own business?
19:15 What is your favourite and least favourite part about recording the podcast?
20:45 Any chance of coming back or relaunching on YouTube?
22:33 How and why did you move to Australia from Canada?
24:28 What made you want to start the infinite scroll business?
27:03 Thoughts on Cody Ko’s continued silence?
27:41 How did you meet your partner and why did you move from Canada to Australia?
28:11 Do you have any ghost stories?
28:40 When did you first realise you had a passion for internet culture?
29:52 What has been your favourite deep dive so far?
30:55 What do companies need to know when marketing to Gen Z?
32:37 What was your career journey to end up where you are now?
39:50 How did you find your niche and what made you start Centennial World?
40:54 How did you get into podcasting?
41:30 How are you doing, really?
45:52 How do you handle criticism and has your ability to cope with any hate you get online changed as you’ve grown more comfortable in your role?
48:42 How can you tell a true friend from a fake friend?
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The biggest stories on the internet from October 10th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:53 Taylor Swift wears glitter freckles from a small business to Chiefs game and the owner is documenting this huge win on TikTok
3:36 Kanye West and Bianca Censori are reportedly getting a divorce
4:43 Aspyn Ovard has changed her tune and is no longer staying quiet about her divorce
9:05 JoJo Siwa thanks Beyoncé
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The biggest stories on the internet from October 9th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:35 Liam Payne’s ex girlfriend Maya Henry accused the former One Direction star of obsessively contact her since they split
2:32 YouTuber Jack Doherty crashes $300K McLaren in livestream
6:48 Billie Eilish says she will never discuss her sexuality publicly again
8:54 Canadian TikTok high tea drama
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The biggest stories on the internet from October 8th, 2024.
00:38 U.S. VP Kalama Harris on Call Her Daddy
4:13 TikTok’s rug girl saga
7:27 TikTok’s NYC restaurant cake saga
8:57 Demi Lovato helps pass legislation in California to protect child influencers
11:52 Mama Tot is facing backlash on TikTok for seemingly spread misinformation about Hurricane Helene relief efforts
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In this episode, I explore the history and evolution of digital media— from the dot come bubble, to blogging, to personality-driven media brands like Buzzfeed, and now to citizen journalism on platforms like TikTok and YouTube. I look at how the quest for information online went from active to passive, largely thanks to the introduction of algorithms and Big Tech's obsession with finding The Next Revolutionary Thing, and end by questioning the impact that AI will have on the industry.
Timestamps:
3:00 The rise of domain names & URLs
5:56 Dot com bubble & burst
8:38 The rise of search engines
10:00 History of blogging
14:13 How blogging & personality-driven content impacted digital media
15:14 The Buzzfeed revolution
18:00 The Try Guys
18:43 Ladylike
19:17 Tasty
19:52 Buzzfeed Unsolved
20:57 News aggregators & citizen journalism
22:42 The AI boom
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Sources:
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/04/domain-names-obsolete/678000/
https://www.nngroup.com/articles/why-yahoo-is-good-but-may-get-worse/
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2000/dec/30/internetnews.business
https://www.wired.com/2014/12/da-bom/
https://nymag.com/news/media/15971/
https://www.loc.gov/item/lcwaN0009693/#:~:text=Summary,later%20becoming%20a%20group%20blog.
https://medium.com/the-business-of-content/how-boing-boing-adapted-to-the-social-web-e6c2e4008e46
https://www.fastcompany.com/1702167/inside-wild-wacky-profitable-world-boing-boing
https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2018/02/hogan-thiel-gawker-trial/554132/
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/mar/06/hulk-hogan-gawker-lawsuit-first-amendment-trial
https://gizmodo.com/this-is-how-gizmodo-started-5934312
https://www.wired.com/story/buzzfeed/
https://nymag.com/news/features/buzzfeed-2013-4/
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/28/business/media/ben-smith-buzzfeed-new-york-times.html
https://centennialworld.com/the-try-guys-ned-fulmer-cheating/
https://www.tubefilter.com/2019/05/24/tasty-long-form-making-it-big/
https://www.reuters.com/markets/echoes-dotcom-bubble-haunt-ai-driven-us-stock-market-2024-07-02/
https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-internet-dotcom-bubble-tech-stocks-nvidia-market-crash-gordon-2024-5
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-07-31/three-big-differences-between-the-ai-and-dot-com-bubbles
https://www.wired.com/story/dial-up-phil-lewis/https://home.cern/science/computing/birth-web/short-history-web#:~:text=Where%20the%20Web%20was%20born,and%20institutes%20around%20the%20world.
https://gizmodo.com/what-did-people-use-before-google-to-search-the-web-1843750339
Not the upside down 3 in the video lmao
The biggest stories on the internet from October 3rd, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:00 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives gets a season 2
2:22 Moo Deng backlash & redemption
7:20 Bobbi Althoff interview recap
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The biggest stories on the internet from October 2nd, 2024.
Timestamps:
3:14 Trisha Paytas addresses the end of Frenemies on the Soul Boom Podcast
9:03 120 more people have come forward with sexual assault allegations agasinst Diddy since his arrest, including 25 minors
13:26 Crumbl Cookie founder speaks on Crumbl Sydney pop up
14:58 Sepia Bride divorce
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The biggest stories on the internet from October 1st, 2024.
Timestamps:
2:00 Ariana Grande speaks publicly about boyfriend Ethan Slater for first time in new Vanity Fair interview
5:25 Sydney Crumbl Cookie pop-up TikTok drama explained
13:33 Brianna Chickenfry accidentally calls out the wrong troll on her Instagram story
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The biggest stories on the internet from September 30th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:56 Tarte Cosmetics faces backlash for gifting influencers Hermes bracelets in latest PR campaign
5:14 Amaya Colon accused of "homewrecking" Sandra Shehab’s relationship
7:40 Youthforia founder takes to TikTok to finally address Shade 600 controversy
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TW: This episode contains discussions about body image, weight loss, disordered and restrictive eating, self harm and other topics that listeners may consider traumatic.
In this week's episode, I explore how TikTok's algorithm and early platform priorities primed the app to overtly counter the body positivity movement and why some believe that Gen Z's favourite app has become as toxic as 2000s Tumblr.
Timestamps:
4:00 A brief history of body positivity content online: An illusion of inclusivity
7:10 How TikTok shattered this illusion
8:25 TikTok’s algorithmic bias feedback loop
14:00 Sienna Mae Gomez as one of TikTok’s first body positivity creators
15:45 How Tumblr glamourised self-harm, EDs, and mental illness in girls and young women
21:36 Comparing 2000s Tumblr and TikTok today
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Sources:
https://www.vox.com/22697168/body-positivity-image-millennials-gen-z-weight
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/dec/03/tiktok-owns-up-to-censoring-some-users-videos-to-stop-bullying
https://netzpolitik.org/2019/discrimination-tiktok-curbed-reach-for-people-with-disabilities/
https://theintercept.com/2020/03/16/tiktok-app-moderators-users-discrimination/
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-50645345
https://staff.tumblr.com/post/18132624829/self-harm-blogs
https://www.nylon.com/beauty/tumblr-eating-disorder-content-is-on-tiktok-how-to-navigate-it
https://theconversation.com/should-pro-ana-websites-be-criminalised-in-australia-79197
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/stephaniemlee/why-eating-disorders-are-so-hard-for-instagram-and-tumblr-to
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1740144523000852?via%3Dihub
https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/tiktok-body-checks-49350628
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22832827/manifesting-tiktok-astroworld-conspiracy-qanon-religion
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/06/well/move/tiktok-legging-legs-eating-disorders.html
https://www.dazeddigital.com/science-tech/article/55425/1/tiktok-pro-ana-eating-disorder-social-media-moderate-disordered
https://www.thedailybeast.com/tiktok-slammed-for-doing-nothing-over-pro-anorexia-content-by-center-for-countering-digital-hate
https://www.tiktok.com/community-guidelines/en/mental-behavioral-health#2
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/legging-legs-trend-tiktok-social-media-experts/
The biggest stories on the internet from September 26th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:18 Chappell Roan has spoken out once again about how her comments re endorsing a presidential candidate have been skewed
2:35 Alix Earle accused of copying Becca Moore’s podcast aesthetic in new rebrand
5:49 Tana Mongeau and Brooke Schofield face backlash for video about their Baltimore tour show
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The biggest stories on the internet from September 25th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:53 Chappell Roan addresses confusion over comment about not endorsing a presidential candidate
7:11 Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet tour kicks off
9:04 Marques Brownlee faces backlash on iPhone 16 review video for promoting his new app
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The biggest stories on the internet from September 24th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:42 Brianna Chickenfry, Zach Bryan & Ken Eurich updates
9:33 TikTok creator Vi Luong has created a multi-part series calling out influencer Yuyi Chua for plagiarising her content
14:22 Nutter Butter's unhinged viral TikTok strategy
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The biggest stories on the internet from September 23rd, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:39 Chris Olsen shifts his narrative by using his spam account to create inside jokes with his supporters
4:46 Beauty TikToker Golloria George announces social media hiatus due to racist comments
10:38 Viral hippo Moo Deng is getting her own live stream
12:30 Taylor Frankie Paul rumoured split from boyfriend amid SLOMW controversy
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In this episode, I explore the rise, the fall, and the impact of one of the first content collectives— the Brit Crew. One of the earliest YouTuber friend groups, Zoella, Alfie, Joe, Jim, Tanya, Louise, Marcus, Niomi, and Caspar set the stage for the future of online content creation. Their frequent collaborations and ventures into publishing and lifestyle brands marked some of the first successful crossovers into mainstream fame. The collective also shifted the direction of vlogging, moving away from skits and focusing more on their daily lives and friendships. This change not only popularised more authentic, relatable content but also laid the groundwork for content houses and other creator collectives that followed.
Thank you to the Centennial World editorial team, Annabel Bendavid and Danni Fenech, for putting this episode together while I was on leave!
Timestamps:
5:18 Who was the Brit Crew? Core members & their collaborators
12:31 GleamFutures — talent agency that repped all the Brit Crew members
13:14 Why was the Brit Crew so popular?
13:20 Frequent collaborations
15:00 Family-friendly and brand-safe content
15:56 Relatability
17:10 Some of the most iconic moments from the Brit Crew
17:30 Accidental leak of Zoe & Alfie’s relationship by Jim
18:15 The YouTube Boy Band
18:50 Zoella Beauty
19:35 Published books
20:00 Zoe’s Girl Online controversy
21:20 The demise of the Brit Crew
22:03 Lost sense of relatability and authenticity
22:47 HelloWorld! scandal
24:17 Zoella’s advent calendar scandal
25:08 Zoe & Louise’s “falling out”
26:05 Alfie’s £1 challenge scandal
27:08 Audiences aged out of the Brit Crew
28:40 The digital landscape shifted — wholesome content was no longer popular
29:34 Where are they today?
32:05 The Brit Crew’s impact
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Sources:
https://www.rollingstone.co.uk/culture/whatever-happened-to-the-brit-crew-youtube-alfie-deyes-zoella-vloggers-8886/
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/entertainment/a12227772/zoellas-career-timeline/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx6fwery65M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtgswZqAu1I
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/20/youtube-sensation-caspar-lee-quit-become-serial-entrepreneur.html
https://www.thedrum.com/opinion/2024/01/25/gleam-futures-shaped-the-social-talent-wave-then-succumbed-it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA91BaJWYQw
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/entertainment/a21590132/alfie-deyes-lived-off-one-pound-video-reactions/
https://thetab.com/uk/2023/09/21/zoella-alfie-deyes-wedding-dating-timeline-330277
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/mar/21/youtube-boy-band-sport-relief
https://www.fleurdeforce.com/2014/09/zoella-beauty-launch-first-impressions.html
https://parcelmaster.com/case-studies/sourced-box/
https://www.mvemanagement.com/
https://thefifthagency.com/trends/the-brit-crew-where-are-the-original-youtube-trendsetters-now/
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/zoella-publishers-admit-zoe-sugg-didn-t-actually-write-the-fastestselling-debut-novel-ever-girl-online-on-her-own-9908926.html
https://closeronline.co.uk/celebrity/news/jim-and-tanya-pregnant/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12262711/Where-Brit-crew-Zoella-Alfie-Marcus-Butler.html
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/41806501
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZCUFvVQyLo
The biggest stories on the internet from September 19th, 2024.
Timestamps:
2:30 MrBeast and Amazon are being sued by contestants from ‘Beast Games’
6:06 YouTube to launch a new feature called Hype, designed to help smaller creators
8:13 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives review
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The biggest stories on the internet from September 18th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:35 MrBeast, Logan Paul and KSI team up to launch a Lunchables competitor
6:10 Diddy arrested on sex trafficking, racketeering and other chargers (trigger warning)
9:10 Parenting influencers Matt and Abby Howard address allegations they left their children alone on a cruise
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The biggest stories on the internet from our 2-week hiatus!
Timestamps:
5:53 The downfall of Bee Better Company
8:54 Ethan Klein vs Moses Hacmon vs Adam McIntyre
12:47 Brooke Schofield returns to Cancelled Podcast
14:28 Tati Westbrook opens up about sobriety
16:19 Nikocado Avocado transformation
20:48 Brazil bans Twitter
21:53 StassieBaby & Noah Centineo spark dating rumours
23:02 Secret Wives of Mormon Wives
24:00 Lil Tay allegedly undergoes open heart surgery
25:56 Alexa Nikolas vs Kat Tenbarge
27:50 Liv Schmidt banned on TikTok
30:48 YouTube to adjust algorithm to restrict videos that idealise certain body types
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 29th, 2024.
We will be back from our hiatus on September 17th!
Timestamps:
1:12 FaZe Banks weights in on Alissa Violet standing up for herself against Tana Mongeau and Brooke Schofield
5:18 Jools Lebron secures "very demure" trademark after days of drama
6:13 MrBeast hires $2000-an-hour lawyer to fight on-going claims
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 28th, 2024.
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Timestamps:
00:47 Hailey & Justin Bieber welcome baby boy
2:55 Sabrina Carpenter & Barry Keoghan have allegedly split
6:00 Bobbi Althoff tells haters to keep their criticism of her in the group chat
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 27th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:27 Jools Lebron, creator of the demure trend, is struggling to monetise the viral trend after a random man trademarked the saying before she could
5:32 BookTok comes for commentary creator Mina Le over her review of My Brilliant Friend
9:53 Alix Earle makes statement about racist Ask.fm posts
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 26th, 2024.
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Timestamps:
1:23 Chappell Roan addresses backlash over calling out fans for invasive beahviour
8:00 Aspyn Ovard confirms divorce months after secretly filing
9:30 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives drama
11:50 Sophia La Corte responds to online hate
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In this episode, I explore how 'Bye Sister' unknowingly kicked off five years of drama for Tati Westbrook, resulting in legal battles, the closure of her businesses, and damaged reputations.
Timestamps:
4:37 Tati Westbrook & James Charles’ friendship
7:45 Tati’s Brands: The formation of Halo Beauty and Tati Beauty
10:50 Bye Sister
17:02 Sue-nami: Tati vs. Clark Swanson
22:00 Tati vs. drama channel Without a Crystal Ball
23:05 Tati responds to Clark Swanson
25:23 Tati Beauty closes
26:52 Tati settles lawsuits
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 22nd, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:53 Sophia La Corte responds to backlash over Halley Kate storytime
5:23 Yung Gravy shuts down claims he asked Hawk Tuah girl out in her DMs
9:06 Jaclyn Hill talks addiction on the Taylor Lautners podcast
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 21st, 2024.
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Timestamps:
5:54 Chappell Roan opens up about fans crossing her boundaries in new TikTok videos
13:28 Alex Cooper inks $125 million podcast deal with SiriusXM
15:24 iPad kids are taking over Twitter (AKA X) according to new research
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 20th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:24 Alissa Violet finally addresses Tana Mongeau & Brooke Schofield back-and-forth
9:30 Sophia La Corte low key comes for Halley Kate in new TikTok series
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 19th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:42 Emma Chamberlain named co-CEO of Chamberlain Coffee
2:25 Lancôme’s latest influencer campaign is making waves on TikTok for its meta approach
6:21 Sedona and Liv breakup: Who did I take to Mexico?
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In this week's episode, I explore the internet's love of "traumaporn" content and how this is changing the ways in which we engage with tragedy in the modern day, aiming to answer the question: Is there any ethical way to create and consume traumatic content online?
Timestamps:
4:09 Defining “traumaporn”
9:27 Online discourse around traumatic content
14:06 Why do we like traumaporn?
19:58 Commodification of traumaporn
21:50 Soft White Underbelly
26:03 MrBeast
28:50 Is there an ethical way to create and consume traumatic content online?
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 15th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:16 Connor Franta seemingly confirms he was dating Troye Sivan back in the day
3:16 TikTok questions if Alex Cooper is "going broke" as she looks for 30th birthday party sponsors
7:26 Molly Mae reveals she split from Tommy Fury
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 14th, 2024.
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1:09 Reddit may soon paywall subreddits in renvenue-boosting plan
3:40 JoJo Siwa speaks out against Trisha Paytas allegedly using her as a child star
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 13th, 2024.
00:47 Breaking down the It Ends With Us drama
9:14 Maddy Spidell speaks out against MrBeast amid controversy
12:00 Addison Rae's new single Diet Pepsi has the internet obsessed
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 12th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:09 Tana Mongeau & Noel Miller address their co-hosts recent backlash
4:38 Brat Summer is out & Demure Fall is in
5:51 Chris Olsen opens up about struggling with being a content creator as his revenge porn is leaked
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In this week's episode, I explore how the changing media landscape has impacted how celebrities tell us their stories alongside comedians and pop culture experts, Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton from the Celebrity Memoir Book Club podcast!
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Timestamps:
3:41 Claire & Ashley bios
4:57 Interview
5:04 Claire & Ashley’s friendship & CMBC podcast origin story
7:47 How they navigate the biases in celebrity memoirs
10:58 The shift away from traditional mediums of celebrity storytelling— from talk shows to TikTok
13:31 How social media has commodified every element of the celebrity experience
16:00 How has the celebrity memoir— a traditional from of storytelling— remained relevant?
19:11 “Chronically online” celebrities and how online fame impacts their storytelling
21:58 How online cancel culture impacts celebrity storytelling
24:14 Difference between how an online creator reports on their story vs. traditional celebrity
25:21 Future of celebrity landscape
28:08 Claire & Ashley’s favourite memoirs
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 8th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:34 MrBeast situation gets worse at NYT invesgitation exposes reality behind Beast Games Amazon Prime show
6:56 Sabrina Carpenter addresses Skims campaign & how bestie Taylor Swift felt about it
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 7th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:27 Brooke Schofield racist tweets exposed & her responses
9:05 Rhegan777's "flop" birthday party drama
15:07 Tati Westbrook has settles Halo Beauty lawsuit and exits the brand
16:39 The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives reality TV show announced
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This episode explores the history, origins, and mainstream-ification of ASMR– a genre that was underground and misunderstood for years, rising to become one of the popular forms of content on YouTube today.
Timestamps:
3:30 Origins of ASMR content & community
7:45 The whisper community & early ASMR creators
11:53 ASMR goes mainstream
20:46 How TikTok has changed ASMR
22:37 What happens to ASMRtists when they enter the digital mainstream?
28:12 ASMR in 2024
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Sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/04/magazine/how-asmr-videos-became-a-sensation-youtube.html
https://www.vice.com/en/article/gqww3j/asmr-the-good-feeling-no-one-can-explain
https://www.smh.com.au/national/asmr-the-youtube-sensation-all-in-the-brain-20140301-33sop.html
https://www.reddit.com/r/asmr/comments/p298m9/when_discussing_about_the_history_of_asmr_which/
https://www.reddit.com/r/asmr/comments/1y0f4j/meta_what_is_the_very_first_intentional_asmr/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/a-whisper-then-tingles-then-87-million-youtube-views-meet-the-star-of-asmr/2014/12/12/0c85d54a-7b33-11e4-b821-503cc7efed9e_story.html
https://www.reddit.com/r/asmr/comments/p298m9/comment/h8jwx7w/
https://www.reddit.com/r/asmr/comments/qdtt7/liliumcandidum27_is_leaving_youtube/
https://www.vox.com/2015/7/15/8965393/asmr-video-youtube-autonomous-sensory-meridian-response
https://www.fastcompany.com/90135533/asmr-the-internet-subculture-of-sounds-that-feels-good-is-going-mainstream
https://asmruniversity.com/history-of-asmr/comment-page-2/
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-48026974
https://www.wired.com/story/oddly-satisfying-videos-explained-psychology-youtube/
https://www.npr.org/2017/10/01/552422040/the-rise-of-the-slime-economy
https://asmruniversity.com/2022/04/26/how-many-asmr-channels-asmrtists-are-on-youtube/
https://theconversation.com/love-or-hate-tiktoks-viral-bottle-smashing-trend-a-neuroscientist-explains-what-that-says-about-your-brain-211963
https://centennialworld.com/angelica-asmr-onlyfans-transformation-communist-to-catholic-christian/
https://centennialworld.com/gwen-the-milkmaid-tiktok-asmr-youtuber-gwengwiz-tradwife-influencer-onlyfans-gwen-swinarton/
The biggest stories on the internet from August 1st, 2024.
Timestamps:
2:00 Simone Biles & Mykayla Skinner breakdown
4:46 MrBeast addresses past “inappropriate language” amid all his controversy
8:20 Cody Ko has been seemingly removed from TMG podcast
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 31st, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:54 Underconsumption core
5:03 MrBeast video goes viral alleging he's a "fraud"
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 30th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:32 Rosanna Pansino reveals the reality behind MrBeast Games, alleging unsafe work conditions
5:01 Madeline Argy and Brooke Schofield collab?
7:10 Ballerina Farm audio interview published
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 29th, 2024.
Timestamps:
4:50 Cody Ko and Noel Miller release a statement re TMG Studios amid the ongoing Tana Mongeau allegations
8:53 Ava Tyson allegations breakdown
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This is part two of our deep dive into the career of mega-influencer Tana Mongeau.
Timestamps:
3:19 Mindy/Tana lore
9:30 Cancelled podcast
12:40 Tana’s other business ventures
13:26 OnlyFans
14:30 Tana’s Angels Agency
17:43 Dizzy
19:12 Tana’s renaissance: Why?
19:36 Cancelled & Tana’s friendship with Brooke Schofield
21:33 Tana’s recent vulnerability
23:30 Cody Ko
25:05 Tana’s relationship with Makoa
25:40 Changing circles: Lilah Gibney and David Dobrik
26:59 Tana and Jeff Wittek
28:10 Tana and Trisha Pastas
29:16 Tana and Monty Lopez
31:28 Tana’s redemption: Conclusion
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7f_wyZovcU
https://web.archive.org/web/20201216111337/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa1k80jjPk0&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDGmbNZTdiQ
https://pagesix.com/2021/06/25/tana-mongeau-nabs-multimillion-dollar-podcast-deal/
https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/tana-mongeau-officially-launches-the-cancelled-podcast/ https://www.businessinsider.com/tana-mongeau-podcast-trisha-paytas-cancelled-frenemies-2021-7
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https://centennialworld.com/influencers-promoting-cryptocurrency/
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https://centennialworld.com/tana-mongeau-expose-monty-lopez-addison-rae-dad-body-count-comments-alleged-drug-use-young-women/
The biggest stories on the internet from July 25th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:53 Skibidi Toilet in talks to be turned into a TV series & movie
3:38 New profile on Ballerina Farm exposes the reality behind one of TikTok’s most popular tradwife creators
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 24th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:32 Timothy Heller speaks about ex-best friend Melanie Martinez 7 years after accusing her of sexual assault
9:45 Nara Smith accused by niche TikTok creator of copying Marc Jacobs collaboration concept
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 23rd, 2024.
Timestamps:
2:07 Emergency Intercom podcast announces they are leaving Cody Ko’s podcast network amid scandal
4:47 Marc Jacobs taps Nara Smith in buzzy TikTok collab
7:21 Chantel Jeffries addresses the demise of her friendship with Alissa Violet
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 22nd, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:42 Cody Ko makes DJ appearance amid Tana Mongeau allegations
04:20 Chappell Roan shares how crazy fans make her want to quit music
09:06 Emma Chamberlain rumoured to be dating Peter McPoland
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This is part one of a two-part deep dive into the career of mega-influencer Tana Mongeau.
Timestamps:
2:59 Tana’s rise to fame: The storytime era
7:10 Tana vs. Freelee the Banana Girl
8:48 iDubbbz controversy
10:32 Trash collab channel
14:27 Music career: Hefner
16:05 TanaCon
17:47 Tana & Shane Dawson
20:10 MTV No Filter: Tana Turns 21
21:00 Manager Jordan Worona
21:54 Tana & Jake Paul
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https://centennialworld.com/youtube-storytime-inform-true-crime-content/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRakbqL0RdQ&t=2s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edYZl3Rk5SE&t=2s
https://www.mamamia.com.au/freelee-the-banana-girl-tana-monteau/
https://centennialworld.com/kahlen-barry-on-tana-mongeau-racist-behaviour/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oqh1uQ5a0gQ
https://centennialworld.com/kahlen-barry-on-tana-mongeau-racist-behaviour/
https://centennialworld.com/tana-mongeau-finally-apologises-to-kahlen-barry-simplynessa-for-racist-past/
https://centennialworld.com/bella-thorne-tana-mongeau-feud-sfb-song-drama-tiktok-twitter/
https://centennialworld.com/are-tana-mongeau-bella-thorne-back-together/
https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/celebrity-couples/a12499403/blackbear-tweeted-the-saltiest-shade-about-bella-thornes-new-girlfriend-and-bella-is-pissed/
https://centennialworld.com/what-kai-cenats-meet-up-gone-wrong-says-about-creator-organised-events/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3plE3msC7g
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/07/203726/tanacon-controversy-explained-what-happened-after
https://centennialworld.com/tana-mongeau-misses-ex-bella-thorne/
https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/celebrity-couples/a28183287/tana-mongeau-jake-pauls-relationship-timeline/
https://www.j-14.com/posts/tana-mongeau-gets-into-explosive-fight-with-manager-jordan-worona/
https://www.reddit.com/r/canceledpod/comments/15fdpiv/jordans_still_managing_isabella/
https://www.reddit.com/r/internetdrama/comments/jyy8ct/tana_mongeau_parts_ways_with_manager_jordan_worona/
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/stephaniemcneal/youtube-jake-paul-tana-mongeaus-vegas-wedding
https://www.etonline.com/jake-paul-admits-tana-mongeau-marriage-was-fake-gives-julia-rose-relationship-update-exclusive
The biggest stories on the internet from July 18th, 2024.
Timestamps:
2:28 Wren Eleanor’s content gets wiped after years of complaints to TikTok
7:46 Lifestyle publication SheerLuxe introduces AI-Editor 'Reem' & ensuing backlash
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 17th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:50 Auramaxxing TikTok trend
4:23 Influencers show support for Tana Mongeau in Cody Ko allegations
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 16th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:08 tbh skincare TikTok video sparks discussion about protecting employees from viral content
15:07 Drew Afualo feuds with anti-feminist creator Pearl Davis
19:45 Aspyn Ovard announces move to California
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 15th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:26 Madeline Argy exposes Central Cee for using their relationship as a PR stunt & bringing Ice Spice into it
7:37 Clinton Kane responds to Brooke Schofield’s allegations in his own TikTok series
13:10 Trisha Paytas stars in Katy Perry’s latest music video & fans are not happy
18:41 Sketch OnlyFans leak prompts male streamers to show LGBTQ+ support
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In this week's episode, I explore why 2024 has become one of the most influential years in pop music. I first look at the history and evolution of the "pop star" from the 1800s till now, before diving into why what makes Gen Z pop stars so different and the rise of modern-day stars like Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Tyla, and Charli xcx.
Timestamps:
4:14 The evolution of the pop star
7:22 How the perception of pop music is shifting
9:45 Pop music & its chokehold on Gen Z
10:30 Poptimism
17:42 Online stan culture & the rise of pop music
19:31 The unconventional archetypes of Gen Z pop stars
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Sources:
https://junkee.com/time-stop-calling-pop-music-guilty-pleasure/110264
https://www.insider.com/teenage-girls-influence-popular-culture-2019-11
https://studybreaks.com/thoughts/interests-teenage-girls-invalidated/
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20220223-how-the-first-ever-pop-star-blazed-a-trail-of-innovation
https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/how-madonna-transformed-pop-culture-20180731-p4zukc.html
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/nov/25/destruction-of-female-pop-role-model-decade-in-music
https://www.nytimes.com/2004/10/31/arts/music/the-rap-against-rockism.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/06/magazine/the-pernicious-rise-of-poptimism.html
https://www.hotknifemag.com/read-1/towards-a-theory-of-recession-pop
https://www.vice.com/en/article/akeeqp/beyonces-renaissance-has-brought-back-the-recession-banger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWYZsw7AMYo
https://www.vice.com/en/contributor/gita-jackson
https://centennialworld.com/can-celebrities-actually-queerbait-rise-in-queer-ambiguity-gen-z-celebrities-lgbtqia-representation-pop-culture/
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2024/06/charli-xcx-sabrina-carpenter-chappell-roan-summer-pop/678760/?utm_source=threads&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=the-atlantic&utm_content=edit-promo
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/jan/27/billie-eilish-gen-z-grammys
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/nov/25/destruction-of-female-pop-role-model-decade-in-music
https://www.grammy.com/news/olivia-rodrigo-sour-drivers-license-good-4-u-2022-grammys-best-new-artist-nominee
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20230907-how-pop-star-olivia-rodrigo-became-a-defining-voice-of-gen-z
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-06-25/sabrina-carpenter-charli-xcx-chappell-roan-sudden-pop-stars
The biggest stories on the internet from July 11th, 2024.
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1:06 RawBeautyKristi accused of building an anti-LGBTIA+ homeschool on her homestead
10:01 Chris Olsen calls out fellow TikToker HaleyyBaylee for mocking abuse victims in new skit
13:57 1 million beers
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 10th, 2024.
1:20 TaraYummy drama
6:04 Concerns about TikTok’s Aussie Bro Squad mount as influencers start calling out the account
10:27 Julia Fox comes out as lesbian
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 9th, 2024.
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1:06 Ashtin Earle & John Summit (a not-story-story)
1:50 Why does Threads have no creators?
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 8th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:02 Alissa Violet calls out Tana Mongeau in defense of Jason Nash
6:07 Jaclyn Hill talks about what it feels like to be cancelled on the Fool Coverage podcast
12:22 Olivia Culpo vs. TikToker wedding dress saga
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In this week's episode, I dive into the absurd, unsettling, and surprisingly nuanced world of Skibidi Toilet— Gen Alpha's favourite web series alongside meme expert and internet historian, Aidan Walker.
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Timestamps:
11:31 Background on Skibidi Toilet
14:00 Plot analysis
18:00 Visual analysis
21:00 Skibidi Toilet's rise & Gen Alpha
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https://www.wired.com/story/whos-afraid-of-skibidi-toilet/
https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/skibidi-toilet-syndrome
https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2024/02/21/skibidi-toilet-creator-talks-inspiration-dreams-and-insane-ending/
https://www.thedailybeast.com/russian-cops-forced-to-investigate-youtubes-skibidi-toilet-series
The biggest stories on the internet from July 4th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:57 Brat x Kamala Harris fan edits are taking over Twitter and TikTok
4:06 TrishCrave is the latest pop culture update account – specifically dedicated to updates about Trisha Paytas
7:11 TikToker calls out beauty brand Poppi Cosmetics for allegedly ghosting her in the middle of her internship
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This episode explores the future of gaming and how women will fit into the industry moving forward, featuring an interview with creator MissDeusGeek.
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 2nd, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:06 TikTok Hawk Tuah girl gets opportunity to perform on stage with Zach Bryan
3:31 Internet users react to James Charles' rant about the US presidential debate
7:19 Khaby Lame stars in new unscripted series, “Khaby Is Coming to America”
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 1st, 2024.
Timestamps:
2:33 Clinton Kane addresses Brooke Schofield’s 15-part TikTok series... and Brooke responds to his further claims
9:54 VidCon 2024 Gen Z insights
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In this week's episode, I dive into the origin, evolution, and challenges of Reddit— the internet’s greatest example of how a website can attract millions of users every single day... with no idea how to turn that devoted community into a viable business model.
Timestamps:
4:45 The origin of Reddit
7:23 Condé Nast acquires Reddit
9:44 The rise of Reddit
12:39 Reddit gains independence
16:00 Significant controversies
16:23 Misidentifying the Bostom bomber
17:48 NSFW content
20:00 AMAggedon
22:11 Snark Reddit & Trishyland
24:30 Gamestop
27:37 The future of Reddit
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Sources:
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/27/reddit-founder-alexis-ohanian-study-computer-science-in-college.html
https://mashable.com/archive/history-of-reddit
https://www.technologyreview.com/2012/07/18/184890/why-did-reddit-succeed-where-digg-failed/
https://x.com/alexisohanian/status/1322927843421179904
https://techcrunch.com/2006/10/31/breaking-news-conde-nastwired-acquires-reddit/
https://techcrunch.com/2009/10/27/three-years-after-their-acquisition-reddit-founders-move-on/
https://techcrunch.com/2010/08/25/new-digg-launch/
https://www.cnet.com/culture/digg-bringing-back-the-bury-changing-its-look/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/reddit-digg-rivalry-heats_n_699225 https://www.wired.com/2011/09/reddit-spun-out/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2012/04/09/an-interview-with-new-reddit-ceo-yishan-wong/ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/nov/13/reddit-ceo-yishan-wong-resign-office-space
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7489301/
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jun/17/there-is-no-moral-high-ground-for-reddit-as-it-seeks-to-capitalise-on-user-data
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2018/06/reddit-anonymity-privacy-authenticity/564071/
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-22214511
https://www.businessinsider.com/reddit-falsely-accuses-sunil-tripathi-of-boston-bombing-2013-7
https://centennialworld.com/how-true-crime-tiktok-played-a-questionable-role-in-the-gabby-petito-case/
https://www.vox.com/2014/9/8/6121195/reddits-ban-of-thefappening-explained
https://time.com/3951150/reddit-crisis/
https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/z1c9z/i_am_barack_obama_president_of_the_united_states/
https://slate.com/technology/2015/07/reddit-amageddon-what-its-really-about.html
https://www.wired.com/2015/07/reddit-amageddon/
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/amageddon-parts-of-reddit-go-dark-over-dismissal-of-key-admin/
https://www.vox.com/2015/7/8/8914661/reddit-victoria-protest
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2015/10/reddit-founder-steve-huffman.html
https://centennialworld.com/trisha-patyas-snark-subreddit-trishyland-permanently-banned/
https://www.wired.com/story/reddit-the-donald-banned/
https://www.businessinsider.com/wallstreetbets-fastest-growing-subreddit-hits-58-million-users-2021-1
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-28/what-is-dumb-money-about-gamestop-short-squeeze-explainer/102991894
https://x.com/endtwist/status/1354547622133051393
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22249458/gamestop-stock-wallstreetbets-reddit-citron
https://www.wired.com/story/gamestop-stock-wall-street-bets-short-squeeze/
https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/jun/03/gamestop-shares-soar-as-roaring-kitty-reveals-116m-bet-in-reddit-post
https://www.ft.com/content/9c363902-b627-4b99-a2d4-b7b403c9d8ea
https://centennialworld.substack.com/p/a-bad-week-for-big-tech
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/30/reddits-rise-to-prominence-recent-revolts-and-future-prospects.html
https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/05/alexis-ohanian-steps-down-reddit-board/
https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/10/21285835/reddit-board-replacement-alexis-ohanian-michael-seibel-y-combinator
https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/22/reddit-files-to-go-public-at-last/
https://www.axios.com/2024/02/21/reddit-stock-rewards-closer
https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/reddit-stock-ipo-buyers-users-58744446
https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/22/reddit-files-to-go-public-at-last/
https://www.theverge.com/24097069/reddit-ipo-public-investment-ai-training-data-google
The biggest stories on the internet from June 27th, 2024.
Timestamps:
2:35 Dr Disrespect admits that sending inappropriate messages to a minor got him banned from Twitch
9:28 Brooke Schofield posts 15-part TikTok series exposing ex-boyfriend Clinton Kane
13:52 Sabrina Carpenter celebrates first # 1 Billboard hit with a hate tweet
16:54 Lilah Gibney faces backlash for posting content from Alex Warren and Kouvr Annon's wedding
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This episode explores the sexualisation of women in gaming— from characters to streamers— and the impact this culture has on the mental health and safety of women in the industry, featuring an interview with creator Phos.
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The biggest stories on the internet from June 25th, 2024.
Timestamps:
2:09 TikTok responds to Kylie Jenner breaking down over hurtful comments about her face
10:14 Taylor Swift seemingly responds to Foo Fighters' dig about Eras Tour live performance
12:13 Paris PoopTok breakdown
14:30 MTV News archives entire website with two decades worth of pop culture and music history
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The biggest stories on the internet from June 24th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:42 Charli XCX and Lorde make up on the remix
7:32 MrBeast speaks out for trans friend Ava Tyson
10:33 Madeline Argy and Harry Jowsey dating speculation
12:00 Alex Warren & Kouvr Annon married
13:34 Taylor Swift brings Travis Kelce on stage at Eras
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The biggest stories on the internet from June 20th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:34 TikTok star Rhegan Coursey is accused of animal neglect
8:04 Ariana Grande claps back at fan about her changing voice
9:40 Old photos of Campbell Puckett AKA Pookie are taking over the IG explore page
12:07 Chappell Roan accused of being an industry plant
15:57 YouTube family vloggers OkBaby embroiled in more drama
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This episode analyses how gender-based harassment manifests for women and gender-diverse people online and explores how AI could be used to combat this culture moving forward. This is a two-part discussion with games studies academics Dr. Mahli-Ann Butt and Dr. Lucy Sparrow.
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The biggest stories on the internet from June 17th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:39 Xandra Pohl allegedly has a new man
4:36 Joe Alwyn addresses Taylor Swift split in new interview
7:21 Swifties vs. Charli XCX's Brat Girl Summer
10:00 Oscar de la Renta is done inviting media and influencers to its shows
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In this week's episode, I explore how the influencer apology has become such a big part of online culture. I look at the evolution— from Notes app apologies, to tearful off-the-cuff YouTube videos, to apologies FOR the first apology, to... ukelele apologies(?) — before diving into some of the most iconic examples of influencer apologies over the years.
Timestamps:
3:40 How has the influencer apology become such a major part of online culture?
7:47 The evolution of influencer apologies
10:04 Addison Rae
12:23 Shane Dawson
13:28 Jeffree Star
14:39 Sienna Mae Gomez
15:18 Colleen Ballinger
17:54 David Dobrik
20:25 Tana Mongeau
23:00 Mikayla Nogueira
24:07 Apologies that have gone over well
28:17 Can influencers actually effectively apologise?
29:55 Can influencer apologies ever be sincere when so much is on the line?
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Sources:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2018/08/20/a-guide-to-the-racism-scandal-thats-tearing-beauty-youtube-apart/
https://www.reddit.com/r/ShaneDawson/comments/hgj0sh/comment/fw5qkwh/
https://www.reddit.com/r/ShaneDawson/comments/hgj0sh/comment/fw4er2l/
https://centennialworld.com/sienna-mae-gomez-return-assault-abuse-allegations-jack-wright/
https://www.businessinsider.com/tana-mongeau-interview-racism-apology-videos-being-a-role-model-2020-10
https://www.vice.com/en/article/ywykzb/how-youtubers-james-charles-jaclyn-hill-pewdiepie-turned-the-apology-video-into-a-genre
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/06/notes-app-apology-instagram
https://www.papermag.com/justin-timberlake-britney-notes-app#rebelltitem6
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/06/notes-app-apology-instagram
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/12/style/notes-app-celebrity-statements.html
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2016/07/was-taylor-swift-betrayed-by-her-own-notes-app.html
https://theface.com/culture/dalai-lama-apology-a-brief-history-of-the-notes-app-statement-pop-culture-celebrity-taylor-swift
https://centennialworld.com/mikayla-nogueira-returns-to-tiktok-following-mascara-gate-with-unbothered-response/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sethcohen/2020/06/25/apologizing-for-racist-videos-youtuber-jenna-marbles-surprise-move-teaches-an-important-lesson/?sh=2f8d79e2bc69
https://centennialworld.com/colleen-ballinger-ex-husband-joshua-david-evans-speaks-out-youtuber-swoop-accountability/
https://zeefeed.com.au/what-is-good-apology/
The biggest stories on the internet from June 13th, 2024.
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1:14 Ariana Grande addresses Nickelodeon allegations
4:11 Billie Eilish opens up about being ghosted for the past 6 months
6:05 TikToker Lilly Gaddis fired from job for saying racial slur + what we can learn from rage bait
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This episode explores why women face more harassment online, with a specific focus on how video games became gendered. This is a two-part discussion with games studies academics Dr. Mahli-Ann Butt and Dr. Lucy Sparrow.
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The biggest stories on the internet from June 11th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:39 Tana Mongeau's allegations against Cody Ko
6:08 TikTok family creators Matt and Abby Howard come under fire for viral Father’s Day clip
10:44 Myka Schauffer docu-series on adoption scandal
14:08 Sabrina Carpenter releases new single Please, Please, Please
15:52 Are TikTok tradwives rebranding?
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In this week's episode, I explore the history of influencer marketing, dating back to the 1930s. I look at how different moments in technology changed the industry— like the rise of mommy bloggers and the introduction of social media— before diving into how TikTok disrupted everything just a few short years ago. I also share three case studies of brands that have done TikTok influencer marketing well recently. The episode finishes with an interview with Inuit Mailchimp's global creative director Jeremy Jones, who talks me through the brand's recent launch into Australia and how this marketing campaign came to life.
Timestamps:
6:28 History of influencer marketing
7:04 Coca-Cola redesigns Santa Claus
7:57 Celebrity endorsements
8:07 The introduction of digital influencers: mommy bloggers
9:30 The rise of social media
11:25 How TikTok disrupted the industry
12:56 Case study: Marc Jacobs
15:04 Case study: Poppi
17:12 Case study: Inuit Mailchimp
19:45 Interview with Jeremy Jones
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https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/how-mom-bloggers-helped-create-influencer-marketing/
https://blog.commissionfactory.com/guides/influencer-marketing-history
https://www.inc-aus.com/kim-jao/how-marc-jacobs-cracked-code-for-going-viral-on-tiktok.html
https://grin.co/blog/the-history-of-influencer-marketing/
https://www.aspire.io/blog/the-evolution-of-influencer-marketing
https://www.internethistorypodcast.com/banner/#:~:text=There%20was%20no%20%E2%80%9Cone%E2%80%9D%20first,banner%20ad%20(or%20ads)
The biggest stories on the internet from June 6th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:06 Trisha Paytas gives birth to second daughter, Elvis Paytas-Hacmon
2:58 Gypsy Rose Blanchard attempts to sue true crime YouTube channel
6:25 JoJo Siwa photographed kissing new woman
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This episode explores the history of the 'Games for Girls' movement from the 1990s and its impact on modern game development, featuring an interview with video game developer and advocate Ally Hennessey.
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The biggest stories on the internet from June 4th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:25 Youthforia responds to massive backlash over their foundation shade range expansion
6:30 Sabrina Carpenter announces new album following the success of Espresso
8:30 X announces it will soon allow adult content on the platform
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The biggest stories on the internet from June 3rd, 2024.
00:51 Alix Earle SI digital cover star + backlash for walking with younger sisters in Swim Sweek show
5:00 Xandra Pohl also walks in SI Swim Week show amid Alix Earle rift
6:06 MrBeast surpasses T-Series to become most-subscribed to YouTube channel
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In this week's episode, I explore some of the most popular ways in which influencers scam their audiences with TikTok star Meredith Lynch! Meredith and I dive into some notable examples, such as fake followers and reviews, crypto pump-and-dump promos, Instagram giveaways, affiliate marketing undisclosure, TikTok Shop, Master Resell Rights (a new MLM-esque scheme), and more.
Timestamps:
6:03 "Fake" influencer Lillee Jean & copyright striking
19:27 Fake reviews
25:40 Marques Brownlee criticised for review being "too honest"
31:33 Undisclosed affiliate links and ads
37:59 Promoting scams: Kenza Cosmetics, gambling mystery boxes & crypto
48:39 TikTok Shop
56:12 Luxury Instagram "giveaways"
1:02:00 Master Resell Rights
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Souces:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9siWA2ACDlQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntHTFELmDHs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHifwwHVdUw
https://www.reddit.com/r/BeautyGuruChatter/comments/c95kgq/a_discussion_of_lillee_jean/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL3sTBYIGT0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJzlYuodd2k
https://www.reddit.com/r/TikTokCringe/comments/181wwzb/tiktok_shops_are_getting_shut_down_due_to/
https://www.mediamatters.org/tiktok/tiktoks-new-shopping-feature-selling-users-everything-weight-loss-pills-diy-lipo-injections
https://www.reddit.com/r/SBCGaming/comments/17nskf2/got_scammed_from_a_tiktok_shop/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntg2XAHByBE&ab_channel=YouTubeMovies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGHwxaSRpPU&ab_channel=tiffanyferg
https://centennialworld.com/influencers-promoting-cryptocurrency/
https://centennialworld.com/faze-clan-removes-suspends-members-cryptocurrency-pump-dump-scams-faze-kay/
https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/beauty/beauty-reviews-were-already-suspect-then-came-generative-ai/
https://centennialworld.com/the-demise-of-online-product-reviews-from-shady-influencer-practices-to-ai-generated-content/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__9GGtX7VVg&t=600s&ab_channel=CCSuarez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB-HK43NjN4&ab_channel=HannahAlonzo
https://medium.com/@mocce519/unlocking-success-roadmap-to-riches-with-master-resale-rights-mrr-db365a672406#:~:text=That's%20why%20they've%20priced,keep%20100%25%20of%20the%20profits
The biggest stories on the internet from May 30th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:15 Brianna Chickenfry calls out Alix Earle for using her merch design & what's going on with her podcast?
6:30 Match My Freak TikTok trend
8:09 Landon Barker shades Charli D’Amelio in Instagram story
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The biggest stories May 29th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:00 MrBeast launches new website that dives into detailed stats on any YouTube channel
5:40 Influencer Grace Beverly penalised in “landmark ruling” for influencer marketing
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 28, 2024.
Timestamps:
2:14 Trisha Paytas British Vogue interview
6:50 Fannita calls out influencer industry for paying white creators like Alix Earle more than Black creators
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 27th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:25 Halley Kate's Hamptons house takes over TikTok FYP
12:35 StassieBaby reveals who pays when she goes out with Kylie Jenner
14:00 The pop girlies are copping backlash for taking advantage of their fans yet again
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In this week's episode, I explore the life, career, and impact of YouTuber Jackie Aina. I dive into her history on YouTube, including her controversies and successes, while exploring how Jackie has continually used her influence for positive change— becoming a champion for diversity in beauty long before the industry had caught up.
Timestamps:
7:14 Jackie’s background
8:52 Jackie’s YouTube rise
13:52 Notable collaborations: Too Faced & ABH
18:40 Awards & achievements
20:16 High-profile feuds: Paige Christie, Jeffree Star, Tati Westbrook & Chelsie Worthy
26:25 FORVR Mood
29:25 Lavishly Jackie
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Sources:
The Black Beauty Effect via Netflix
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a35523393/jackie-aina-profile-interview-2021/
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/darianharvin/jackie-aina-youtube-fenty-beauty-kim-kardashian
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/26/business/jackie-aina-work-diary.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QCv3dJBPyQ&t=132s
https://cfda.com/news/blog-to-business-beauty-boss-jackie-aina
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GysUQfI3ZQ
https://fashionista.com/2018/06/jackie-aina-makeup-youtube
https://www.allure.com/story/jackie-aina-interview-too-faced-born-this-way-foundation-shades
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cprGVN3_nFA
https://www.allure.com/story/jackie-aina-interview-too-faced-born-this-way-foundation-shades
https://www.forbes.com/sites/janicegassam/2019/09/13/how-one-woman-is-paving-the-way-for-more-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-beauty-industry/?sh=7126d58e5293
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tanyachen/fans-defending-youtuber-jackie-aina-by-calling-critics
https://www.allure.com/story/jackie-aina-forvr-mood-candles-interview
https://www.glamour.com/story/jackie-aina-woty-all-year
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/jeffree-star-racist-jackie-aina
https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/g23309859/youtube-beauty-feuds/
https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/jackie-aina-influencer-forvr-mood-candles-sephora-1234880268/
https://www.essence.com/news/watch-shop-essence-live-create-your-beauty-experience-with-dosso-beauty/
https://www.glossy.co/beauty/jackie-aina-forevr-mood-influencer-brand/
https://www.ebony.com/jackie-aina-has-always-been-a-forvr-mood-interview/
The biggest stories on the internet from May 23rd, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:51 Huddy exposes Hype House, claims he made no money from the experience
3:11 Jeff Wittek publicly calls out Snapchat for continuing to support David Dobrik
6:57 One Big Ass Wheat (OBAW) TikTok trend
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 22nd, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:35 JoJo Siwa changes perspective on child stardom
5:32 Four Seasons Orlando vs. Fully Conscious Baby
9:08 OpenAI accused of recreating Scarlett Johansson’s voice for chatbot without consent
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 21st, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:30 Harry Styles has split from girlfriend Taylor Russell
2:00 Lana Del Rey brings Nessa Barrett out on stage with her
5:08 Haley Baylee is facing backlash again (!!!) for not "learning her lesson" after the Met Gala scandal
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 20th, 2024.
Timestamps:
3:37 TikToker claims Gypsy Rose Blancard is striking her videos to silence her Munchausen by Proxy story
7:55 Galvanized Square Steel-Tok is the latest niche corner of the internet to go viral
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Edit: Yahoo bought Tumblr in 2013, not 2023 lol. I misspoke right at the start, apologies!
In this week's episode, I explore the rise, fall, and recent resurgence of Tumblr— the microblogging site that defined Gen Z internet culture for years. I look at the site's origins, why it became so popular, and the lasting impact Tumblr had on the social media user experience and online trends. I also dive into some of the platform's biggest personalities, like Acacia Brinley, and popular sides of the platform both good and bad, like the pro-ana movement and the fuckyeah blogs.
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Resources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHeMBN1l45U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJzJnhs2ghg
https://www.reddit.com/r/Fauxmoi/comments/zh6stb/acacia_brinley_villain_or_victim_the_downfall_of/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Fauxmoi/comments/zjerml/acacia_brinley_villain_or_victim_the_downfall_of/
https://www.thecut.com/2017/05/instagram-teen-idol-alexis-ren-on-being-perfect.html
https://www.wmagazine.com/story/barbie-ferreira-model-aerie-interview
https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/54389/1/barbie-ferreira-fashion-style-evolution-tumblr-euphoria-zendaya-charli-xcx
https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/rise-and-fall-of-jess-millers-pizza-empire-20160512-gotftv.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2015/04/08/a-complete-history-of-f-yeah-tumblrs-the-happiest-blogs-on-the-web/
McCracken, Allison, Alexander Cho, Louisa Stein, and Indira Neill Hoch, eds. A Tumblr Book: Platform and Cultures. University of Michigan Press, 2020. https://doi.org/10.3998/mpub.11537055.
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/laurenstrapagiel/tumblr-says-its-queerest-social-media-platform
Oliver L. Haimson, Avery Dame-Griff, Elias Capello & Zahari Richter (2021) Tumblr was a trans technology: the meaning, importance, history, and future of trans technologies, Feminist Media Studies, 21:3, 345-361, DOI: 10.1080/14680777.2019.1678505
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https://www.vice.com/en/article/kbbpem/tumblr-says-no-more-thinspiration
https://www.nylon.com/beauty/tumblr-eating-disorder-content-is-on-tiktok-how-to-navigate-it
https://www.vogue.com/article/2014-tumblr-girl-aesthetic
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/how-tumblr-became-popular-for-being-obsolete
The biggest stories on the internet from May 16th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:35 Sabrina Carpenter’s 25th birthday dress has sparked a discussion about the ethics of reselling fashion
5:55 Taylor Swift files trademark for 'Female Rage: The Musical'
7:55 Sophie Turner opens up about split from Joe Jonas in new interview
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 15th, 2024.
Timestamps:
2:55 Bumble breakdown
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 14th, 2024.
00:41 MrBeast challenges billionaires to put their money into YouTube content
3:53 The Traitors Season 3 trailer teases that Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie will be competing… but it is not all as it seems
6:37 JoJo Siwa says Kenzie Ziegler is her least favourite Dance Moms alum
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 13th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:05 Hailey and Justin Bieber expecting first baby
3:05 HaleyBaylee apologises for Met Gala ‘let them eat cake’ video
13:35 Celebrity Blocklist 2024
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In this week's episode, I explore the spiritual-adjacent corners of TikTok like manifestation-tok, tarot-tok, psychic-tok, and astrology-tok, and how this content can lead users down a harmful pipeline. I look at how young people, Gen Z in particular, are turning to new-age spirituality to make sense of the world and how the TikTok algorithm contributes to increasingly extreme beliefs in this area. I also share case studies of users who have devolved into "spiritual psychosis" (an unofficial term) after becoming obsessed with this side of TikTok.
Timestamps:
4:05 Why I wanted to talk about this topic
5:13 Overview of the spiritual side of TikTok
10:30 Explaining “spiritual psychosis”
13:36 Creator case studies
17:44 The role of TikTok’s algorithm
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Sources:
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/astrology-is-at-the-center-of-danielle-johnson-murder-case-but-any-spiritual-practice-can-incite-violence
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-19/what-struggles-led-danielle-johnson-to-kill-family
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https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22832827/manifesting-tiktok-astroworld-conspiracy-qanon-religion
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/23580200/lucky-girl-syndrome-tiktok-manifesting
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8462234/
https://www.tiktok.com/@alliepbackupaccount/video/7357763096598826282?_r=1&_t=8lZJiR5s80o
https://www.tiktok.com/@neomudang/video/7147845030022057262?_r=1&_t=8lkuc1M7w6i
https://www.tiktok.com/@jasminesgarden23/video/7148037000959085870?_r=1&_t=8lkuep9Adpx
https://apnews.com/article/los-angeles-infant-freeway-homicide-investigation-eclipse-681f9434051fd80187677b2f67787b3a
The biggest stories on the internet form May 9th, 2024.
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 8th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:00 Kim Kardashian reveals she walked on platform shoes without a heel at the Met Gala
4:45 Are we getting a Selena Gomez x Sabrina Carpenter music collab?
6:23 Raven Symoné tells fans to stop sending wife death threats
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 8th, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:00 Kim Kardashian reveals she walked on platform shoes without a heel at the Met Gala
4:45 Are we getting a Selena Gomez x Sabrina Carpenter music collab?
6:23 Raven Symoné tells fans to stop sending wife death threats
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A recap of the 2024 Met Gala.
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A recap of the 2024 Met Gala.
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 6th, 2024.
Timestamps:
2:01 Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake
5:14 Harry Jowsey addresses Rylee Arnold romance rumours
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 2nd, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:57 Bella Hadid announces fragrance brand, Orebella
2:58 TikTok creator calls out Olivia Rodgrio’s team for “stealing” her merch design and selling it to fans
6:50 Instagram is cracking down on aggregator accounts
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The biggest stories on the internet from May 1st, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:30 Revolve responds to Pizzaslime Stagecoach after party backlash
4:16 Youthforia slammed for releasing foundation shade that looks like black face paint
12:34 Taylor Swift will allegedly attend the Met Gala
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The biggest stories on the internet from April 30th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:34 Pizzaslime x Revolve Stagecoach after party is going viral for all the wrong reasons
4:46 Tana Mongeau and Brooke Schofield address rumours about Lilah Gibney
7:08 Reposts of Hasan Piker’s content on Twitch helps fan pay college tuition
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The biggest stories on the internet from April 29th, 2024.
00:56 Internet users are calling out “veneer techs” popping up all over TikTok
4:56 Emma Chamberlain is back on TikTok
7:00 Joey Graceffa & Daniel Preda vs. Connor Franta
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In this week's episode, I dive into the new Netflix series, Baby Reindeer, with my brother Nick!
Timestamps:
3:48 What is Baby Reindeer?
5:51 Reception
6:19 What made Baby Reindeer so special?
13:00 Episode 4: Donny’s abuse
29:18 The ending
35:09 Reality vs. Netflix
43:04 Repercussions of the show
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The biggest stories on the internet from April 24th, 2024.
2:44 Tana Mongeau says all your favourite influencers are always on drugs
5:43 DrMichaelSays feuds with influencer Belle Hassan over SPF claims following Bondi Sands partnership
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The biggest stories on the internet from April 23rd, 2024.
00:58 TikTok star Eva Evans passes away at 29
2:45 Brit Smith "sets the record straight" on JoJo Siwa allegedly stealing her song ‘Karma’
6:24 Watcher update
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The biggest stories on the internet from April 22nd, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:05 Taylor Swift faces backlash for The Tortured Poets Department
14:24 Dixie D’Amelio claps back at TikTok users who accused her of being on drugs in recent live
17:51 Watcher sparks controversy by leaving YouTube for paid streaming service
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In this week's episode, I break down the life, career, and controversies of Addison Rae. I also explore how Addison navigated a complete image overhaul recently, re-branding herself from a Louisana TikTok star to an indie pop icon with a cult following.
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Timestamps:
3:06 Background & family life growing up
5:55 Addison joins TikTok
7:53 Hype House era
9:18 Addison & Bryce Hall
11:35 Anti-BLM controversy
12:15 Partying in COVID controversy
13:28 Item Beauty
14:54 Addison tries music - releases Obsessed
17:26 Dancing on Jimmy Fallon controversy
18:23 Donald Trump controversy
19:23 Addison tries acting
20:13 Addison & Kourtney Kardashian
21:02 Monty Lopez, Sheri Nicole, Tana Mongeau & Yung Gravy drama
24:40 Adidas x Praying controversy
25:05 Addison’s rebrand
Resources:
https://centennialworld.com/addison-rae-bryce-hall-dating/
https://centennialworld.com/bryce-hall-addison-rae-cheating-rumours-explained-vegas-saiviantha/
https://centennialworld.com/addison-rae-item-beauty-brand/
https://centennialworld.com/addison-rae-item-beauty-copying-lonely-ghost/
https://centennialworld.com/item-beauty-addison-rae-discontinue-lip-quip-oil/
https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/8/22663082/addison-rae-tiktok-netflix-film-deal-hes-all-that
https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/a33368722/addison-rae-new-podcast-mom-sheri-leaving-college-moving-to-la/
https://www.distractify.com/p/why-does-addison-rae-have-different-last-name
https://www.wsj.com/articles/addison-rae-tiktok-interview-hype-house-charli-11591878894
https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/addison-rae-interview/
https://www.tiktok.com/@addisonre?lang=en
https://people.com/celebrity/addison-rae-says-her-first-tiktok-only-got-one-like-before-she-went-viral/
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https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/a33368722/addison-rae-new-podcast-mom-sheri-leaving-college-moving-to-la/
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/addison-rae-tiktok-family-drama-1234577285/
https://elliottmag.com/all-posts/2023/9/addison-raes-new-music-is-2-die-4
https://www.leducrep.com/opinion/gallardo-the-right-and-wrong-way-to-rebrand
https://www.businessinsider.com/kourtney-kardashian-addison-rae-friendship-relationship-timeline-photos#:~:text=Addison%20Rae%20and%20Kourtney%20Kardashian,a%20fan%20of%20her%20videos.
https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/tana-mongeau-says-monty-lopez-cheating-rumors-are-just-tip-of-the-iceberg-1867918/
https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/valkyrae-stunned-as-addison-rae-launches-new-blue-light-skincare-product-1753975/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13111585/Addison-Rae-shows-curves-poses-sheer-black-bodysuit-new-social-media-photo-No-filter.html
https://people.com/addison-rae-on-debut-ep-new-music-to-come-exclusive-8559848
https://people.com/super-bowl-2024-addison-rae-teaches-giant-nerd-gummy-flashdance-nerds-super-bowl-commercial-8559492
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https://people.com/tv/addison-rae-omer-fedi-relationship-timeline/
https://www.vogue.com/article/addison-rae-pop-diva-wardrobe
https://www.midiaresearch.com/blog/addison-rae-will-not-be-owned-the-pitfalls-of-the-major-label-business-model
https://www.elitedaily.com/p/the-timeline-of-all-the-hype-house-drama-is-wild-31354225
https://www.vulture.com/2021/08/addison-rae-defends-introducing-herself-to-donald-trump.html
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/turns-addison-rae-liked-multiple-015731007.html?guccounter=1
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-08-27/addison-rae-tiktok-hes-all-that-netflix
https://people.com/tv/addison-rae-apologizes-for-resurfaced-anti-black-lives-matter-video/
https://people.com/tv/addison-rae-responds-performing-tiktok-dances-not-crediting-black-creators-fallon-tonight-show/
https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/addison-rae-street-style-outfits/
https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/addison-rae-adidas-christian-bikini-praying/
https://sg.style.yahoo.com/addison-rae-channels-early-2000s-201038899.html
https://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/addison-rae-lizzie-mcguire-y2k-130000768.html
https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/addison-rae-responds-as-her-old-music-leaks-on-soundcloud-1900865/
https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/rising-musicians-2023
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https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/tana-mongeau-declares-war-on-monty-lopez-after-shading-her-on-tiktok-18963Addison Rae And Her Quest for Pop Perfection41/
https://www.rollingstone.com/pro/features/addison-rae-music-obsessed-behind-the-scenes-1143674/
https://www.vogue.com/article/addison-rae-ar-ep-interview
*My apologies for pronouncing Marques Brownlee's first name incorrectly.
The biggest stories on the internet from April 17th, 2024.
1:11 Marques Brownlee faces backlash for giving a negative product review on the Humane AI Pin
6:16 Lil Tay goes off on JoJo Siwa claiming she has purchased bot Spotify listens of her new song
9:14 Instagram joins in on the Taylor Swift Easter Egg frenzy to celebrate The Tortured Poet’s Department
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The biggest stories on the internet from April 16th, 2024.
00:36 The Kid Laroi confirms he’s official with Tate McRae at his Dublin concert
2:47 YouTuber-turned-wrestler Logan Paul expecting first baby with fiance Nina Agdal
5:03 Popular TikTok blind item creator Kyle Marisa Roth has passed away
8:20 StassieBaby confirms Jaden Hossler split
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The biggest stories on the internet from April 15th, 2024.
1:01 Bye Bambi x Yasmin Coachella backlash
4:43 Alix Earle gets a private influencer trip to Coachella powered by Poppi
7:33 TikTok's Trade Me Project goes wrong when house winner gets kicked out
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In this week's episode, I explore the ties between TikTok's popular looksmaxxing trend and incel culture. I cover what looksmaxxing is, how it became popular among boys and young men, and the incel ideology that underpins this trend.
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Timestamps:
3:27 What is looksmaxxing & why is it popular on TikTok?
8:40 What does incel mean?
11:33 Core beliefs of incels: appearance-based hierarchy, misogyny & pill theory
19:00 The ties between looksmaxxing & inceldom
Resources:
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240326-inside-looksmaxxing-the-extreme-cosmetic-social-media-trend
https://www.tiktok.com/@syrianpsycho
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9780135/
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45284455“
https://incels.wiki/w/Looks_theory
https://incels.wiki/images/e/ee/Okcupid.png
https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/male-messaging-curve.png
https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/female-messaging-curve.png
https://www.tiktok.com/@syrianpsycho/video/7091686104650353966?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=6899384367418131969
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/06/style/looksmaxxing-tik-tok-dillon-latham.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/24/books/review/angry-white-men-by-michael-kimmel.html#:~:text=Failing%20to%20concede%20this%2C%20men,greater%20gender%20and%20racial%20equality.
Solea, A.I., Sugiura, L. Mainstreaming the Blackpill: Understanding the Incel Community on TikTok. Eur J Crim Policy Res 29, 311–336 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10610-023-09559-5
https://looksmax.org/threads/complete-guide-to-psl-ratings.379179/
https://www.vice.com/en/article/7xmaze/learn-to-decode-the-secret-language-of-the-incel-subculture
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/incels-in-australia-the-ideology-the-threat-and-a-way-forward/
The biggest stories on the internet from April 11th, 2024.
00:30 Leo Skepi has apologised for making fatphobic remarks after a wave of backlash
5:25 TikTok creator Sarah Joy has allegedly been faking being Amish for followers
12:03 Dbrand offers consumer $10K after tweeting racist comment about their last name
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The biggest stories on the internet from April 10th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:27 TikTok-popular jewelry company Evry Jewels has called out an influencer for allegedly backing out of a collab
5:49 TikTok to launch Instagram rival app
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The biggest stories on the internet from April 9th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:40 Vanderpump Villa recap
3:46 JoJo Siwa accused of stealing her new song 'Choose Your Fighter' from Emeline
6:56 Todrick Hall vs. Adam McIntyre vs. Colleen Ballinger
12:00 Billie Eilish announces new album days after putting her entire following list on her close friends
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The biggest stories on the internet from April 8th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:51 Content recap
2:26 Jersey Shore Family Vacation
4:15 Summer House
8:17 TikToks' latest meme— Industrial grade glycine from Donghua Jinlong
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In this week's episode, I explore the rise and fall of Myspace— the first site that put social networking on the map at a global scale. I look at Myspace's origins, why the site became so popular, and its cultural impact, including some of the most prolific artists and influencers to come out of the platform. I also go into how and why Myspace ultimately failed, and the legacy it left behind for Millennials online. RaWrrrrrr <3
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Timestamps:
5:34 The idea of Myspace
7:58 Myspace launches
8:42 Why Myspace was so successful
15:07 Cultural impact of Myspace - music discovery, influencers, aesthetics & coding legacy
21:45 News Corp buys Myspace
23:29 The downfall of Myspace
Resources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myspace2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_DeWolfe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Anderson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb1gWuzczSQ&ab_channel=MagnatesMedia
Kate M. Miltner & Ysabel Gerrard (2022) “Tom had us all doing front-end web development”: a nostalgic (re)imagining of Myspace, Internet Histories, 6:1-2, 48-67,
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/24701475.2021.1985836
Angwin, Julia. Stealing Myspace: The Battle to Control the Most Popular Website in America. Random House, 2009.
Irina Shklovski & danah boyd “Music as Cultural Glue: Supporting Bands and Fans on MySpace.” https://www.danah.org/papers/BandsAndFans.pdf
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2011/01/the-rise-and-fall-of-myspace/69444/
https://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/18/business/news-corp-to-acquire-owner-of-myspacecom.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4695495.stm
https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/rem-previewing-album-on-myspace-66407/
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2011/06/as-myspace-sells-for-35-million-a-history-of-the-networks-valuation/241224/
https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna19329332
https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna42475503
https://centennialworld.com/gen-z-return-of-the-scene-queen/
https://money.cnn.com/2014/10/29/technology/wsjd-murdoch-myspace/index.html
https://www.codecademy.com/resources/blog/myspace-and-the-coding-legacy/
https://techcrunch.com/2008/06/12/facebook-no-longer-the-second-largest-social-network/
https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN05173148/
https://www.businessinsider.com/2009/1/myspace-passed-on-buying-facebook-for-75-million
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-jun-17-fi-ct-myspace17-story.html
https://www.forbes.com/2007/02/26/myspace-speed-facebook-tech-intel-cx_df_0227myspace.html?sh=2131442d344d
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2011/jun/30/myspace-sold-35-million-news
https://www.businessinsider.com/former-myspace-ceo-explains-why-facebook-was-able-to-dominate-social-media-despite-coming-second-2015-5
The biggest stories on the internet from April 4th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:47 Aspyn Ovard files for divorce from Parker Ferris same day she announces their 3rd child was born
6:41 Comedian Daniel Tosh claims that Kylie Jenner is pregnant with Timothée Chalamet’s baby
9:15 Fans speculate The ACE Family divorce is fake after Catherine McBroom joins Austin's RV storyline
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The biggest stories on the internet from April 3rd, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:46 Sabrina Carpenter reveals Skims collaboration and Swifties are mad about it
6:10 Charli D’Amelio rumoured to be dating hockey player Joel Hofer
8:32 JoJo Siwa cops criticism for rebrand
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The biggest stories on the internet from April 2nd, 2024.
Timestamps:
2:36 Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter causes divide on TikTok
5:24 Billie Eilish faces backlash for comments made Billboard article
9:16 Man who allegedly punched creator Halley Kate is arrested
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In this week's episode, I explore the rise and (inevitable) fall of the commentary genre. I cover the origins of this content, the rise of this genre on YouTube, and why I believe we're about to see its downfall. I look at how the rise of anti-intellectualism, a decline in media literacy, and the death of the monoculture— all amplified by the introduction of TikTok— will likely be the main reasons for the downfall of commentary content.
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Timestamps:
5:31 Commentary content + its origins
10:50 The rise of commentary on TikTok
14:55 Why is internet culture commentary so popular?
20:08 Anti-intellecutalism + the decline in media literacy
25:50 Quality of content has declined
30:19 Death of the monoculture
34:10 Lack of authority
Resources:
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/23021836/tiktok-analysis-commentary-creators
https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-psychology-of-why-we-love-and-need-to-gossip
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jun/05/the-tiktok-generation-of-my-kids-is-not-only-better-informed-but-more-politicised
https://studybreaks.com/thoughts/interests-teenage-girls-invalidated/
https://www.insider.com/teenage-girls-influence-popular-culture-2019-11
https://www.insidehook.com/internet/video-essay-youtube
https://time.com/5680457/why-do-people-gossip/
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/12/17/21024439/monoculture-algorithm-netflix-spotify
https://www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/56571/1/pop-culture-is-dead-dime-square-microtrends-tiktok-web3
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/03/09/viral-view-counts-inflation/
https://twitter.com/milkkarten/status/1727037132383138255?s=20
https://measureprotocol.com/insights/mobilelife-report-fall-2022
https://www.fastcompany.com/91046651/youtube-influencers-want-to-neg-you-into-taking-their-lifestyle-advice
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hate-watch
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=hate%20follow
https://www.vice.com/en/article/93akvp/why-hate-watching-tv-movie-social-media-explained-psychology
In this week's episode, I explore the very dark consequences of putting children online. I specifically focus on children whose parents post on their behalf— turning them into 'child influencers.' I look at how posting content of minors online relinquishes control of their image & how that can end up in the wrong hands. I finish by diving into the laws in both the U.S. and Australia that do or do not protect children on social media.
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Timestamps:
7:02 Introduction to child influencers
9:08 Why we should be worried about these accounts
12:58 Addressing criticism against those who speak out
14:58 #SaveWren and family vloggers taking their children offline
21:03 The difference between family vloggers & child influencers
22:56 U.S. laws
26:20 Australian laws
30:04 Why brands are culpable too
31:31 Why platforms won’t remove child influencer accounts
Sources:
https://www.tiktok.com/@samanthakastenholtt/video/7340347023347977505?_t=8koxFeB8Yeg&_r=1
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/22/us/instagram-child-influencers.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Y00.yWNe.mtYradNkIGk0∣=url-share
https://www.tiktok.com/@wren.eleanor/video/7128469642921807150?_r=1&_t=8knW45HIYdj
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a60125272/sharenting-parenting-influencer-cost-children/
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/tiktok-wren-eleanor-moms-controversy-1385182/
https://www.businessinsider.com/wren-jacquelyn-tiktok-online-predators-momfluencer-2022-7
https://www.ncsl.org/technology-and-communication/social-media-and-children-2023-legislation
https://lsj.com.au/articles/a-grey-zone-regulations-on-the-rights-of-child-influencers/
This week's episode is a re-edited rerun of a season 3 episode that is still very much relevant today where we explore why Gen Z pursues privacy online. I have added a new intro and shared some tea in the update section, so make sure to listen.
In this episode, Jordyn Christensen and I look at why Gen Z is starting to seek more privacy and anonymity online. We explore the concept of the personal brand from a Gen Z lens, the new dangers youth face online, and several factors that have contributed to this generation choosing to be more private than their Millennial counterparts. We also look at some Gen Z creators who have recently taken a step back from social media (like Emma Chamberlain), and consider both the benefits and the risks of internet users becoming increasingly anonymous.
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In this week's episode, I further explore the ideology behind the increasingly popular 'tradwife' lifestyle and discuss how this term is now being misused against mommy vloggers and creators who post domestic life content. I also dive into the questions around Nara Smith, TikToks' buzziest creator at the moment, to better understand if her content really is Mormon tradwife propaganda, or simply innocent lifestyle content with a focus on home and family life (and cooking for her kids from scratch).
Episode on Gwen Swinarton: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hQy5cyGOgPury7sWMgPOI
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Timestamps:
5:46 Who is Nara Smith?
6:35 What is a tradwife? Defining the term & exploring its ideology
20:20 Is a SAHM the same as a tradwife? How & why the internet is misusing this term
24:28 Exploring Nara Smith's background & content— is it Mormon and/or tradwife propaganda?
Sources:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2024/01/06/a-psychologist-explains-the-dangers-of-the-tradwife-movement/?sh=e50144179c3b
Proctor, D. (2023). The #Tradwife Persona and the Rise of Radicalized Domesticity. Persona Studies, 8(2), 7–26. https://doi.org/10.21153/psj2022vol8no2art1645
Leidig, E. (2023). The Making of a Tradwife. In The Women of the Far Right (pp. 89–122). Columbia University Press. https://doi.org/10.7312/leid21016-005
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/stories-51113371
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/12/fringe-left-alt-right-share-beliefs-white-power-movement/672454/
https://theconversation.com/far-right-tradwives-see-feminism-as-evil-their-lifestyles-push-back-against-the-lie-of-equality-219000
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/may/31/white-supremacy-trad-wives-far-right-feminist-politics
https://www.michigandaily.com/arts/digital-culture/the-tradwife-trilogy-part-3-the-real-women-behind-the-tradwife-movement/
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/01/opinion/sunday/tradwives-women-alt-right.html
https://www.salon.com/2019/07/14/alt-right-handmaidens-and-the-white-baby-challenge/
https://gnet-research.org/2023/07/07/tradwives-the-housewives-commodifying-right-wing-ideology/
https://people.com/tiktok-star-emily-mariko-is-married-7568389
https://www.tiktok.com/@fluentlyforward/video/7340014688714935583
https://www.pbs.org/mormons/themes/women.html
https://www.mormonstories.org/truth-claims/mormon-culture/women-in-mormonism/
https://www.tiktok.com/@naraazizasmith/video/7314399107139915051
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/nara-smith-lucky-blue-smith-tiktok-mormon-tradwife-1234979241/
https://junkee.com/nara-smith-tiktok-controversy-explained/356552
https://x.com/hereliessian/status/1748194968538370126?s=20
https://www.tiktok.com/@domesticblisters/video/7339912436406832415?_r=1&_t=8kNeFDNLqx6
https://www.tiktok.com/@domesticblisters/video/7340393378955283742
https://www.tiktok.com/@allyrooker/video/7338916098533870878
https://www.tiktok.com/@allyrooker/video/7340435660894948639
https://www.tiktok.com/@allyrooker/video/7340467055100955934
https://www.tiktok.com/@caroclaireburkeee/video/7339699210398207274
In this week's episode, I have my first co-host of season 5, Crystal Andrews! Crystal is a writer, author, and the founder & editor of feminist news publication, Zee Feed. But most importantly, Crystal is a Swiftie. Off the back of the Eras Tour in Sydney (which we both attended, twice), Crystal and I explore how Taylor Swift built such a culty fandom and why the Swifties feel so protective of their fave.
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Timestamps:
6:18: History of Swiftie Nation
19:00 Zee Feed newsletter that inspired this episode
30:52 Explaining the mentality of a Swiftie
40:33 How do Swifties project their protection of Taylor Swift?
48:05 How the 2009 VMAs changed the trajectory of pop culture and thus the direction of Taylor Swift’s career
56:10 The consequences of being unable to critique Taylor Swift without backlash
Resources:
https://zeefeed.beehiiv.com/p/eras-tour-geological-layer-rubbish
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf9ZDEEvuog&t=2296s&ab_channel=ArtsUnimelb
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/feb/21/scoop-taylor-swift-eats-in-restaurant-and-we-missed-the-story
https://www.thedailybeast.com/taylor-swift-remains-silent-as-fans-doxx-and-harass-music-critic-over-folkore-review
https://www.businessinsider.com/harassment-taylor-swift-fan-base-worse-than-far-right-hate-2023-6
https://theoutline.com/post/8484/sore-winners-decade
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In this week's episode, I explore the "Gen Z is aging like milk" discourse and consider the impact of 'Instagram face' on how we expect young women to look.
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Timestamps:
4:13 Why the internet thinks Gen Z looks old
8:25 The impact of Instagram face on the Gen Z beauty standard
12:12 Theory one: The death of tween culture
16:40 Theory two: Injectables & plastic surgery younger
23:33 Theory three: Nostalgia dressing & glam makeup
26:54 Theory four: Vaping
Resources:
https://www.medpagetoday.com/popmedicine/cultureclinic/107539#:~:text=Cosmetic%20treatments%20such%20as%20Botox,to%20them%20on%20social%20media
https://www.intheknow.com/post/tiktok-trend-cycle-fashion/
https://www.tiktok.com/@taylordonoghuee/video/7279864361328332075?_r=1&_t=8k029Bsyrz8
https://www.tiktok.com/@bookhoarder_321/video/7305104911748844843?_r=1&_t=8k06uLjATFB
https://www.tiktok.com/@jordan_the_stallion8/video/7325019924903234862
https://centennialworld.com/how-social-media-is-destroying-the-tween-experience/
https://www.tiktok.com/@hopeyoufindyourdad/video/7302585822446996782
https://centennialworld.com/doja-cat-lorry-hill-youtube-plastic-surgery/
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/23/style/gen-z-aging.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/08/style/self-care-how-barely-there-botox-became-the-norm.html
https://www.dazeddigital.com/beauty/article/61834/1/is-gen-z-really-ageing-faster-kylie-jenner-social-media-retinol
https://www.tiktok.com/@jordantalexander/video/7296991769101683998?_r=1&_t=8k0751sVgHq
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In this week's episode, I explore the relationship between TikTok and the corporate music industry.
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Timestamps:
00:28 Intro
3:25 Update
9:54 The platform's history as Music.ly
12:58 Rebrand to TikTok & the platform’s intended origins
16:02 How TikTok became the go-to music discovery platform
22:00 The impact of TikTok on the music industry
26:42 Why TikTok might not need music anymore
Resources:
https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-musically-2016-5
https://www.forbes.com/sites/mnewlands/2016/06/10/the-origin-and-future-of-americas-hottest-new-app-musical-ly/?sh=7e277cbc5b07
https://www.wsj.com/articles/lip-syncing-app-musical-ly-is-acquired-for-as-much-as-1-billion-1510278123
https://about.instagram.com/blog/announcements/introducing-music-for-instagram-stories
https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/2/17644260/musically-rebrand-tiktok-bytedance-douyin
https://techcrunch.com/2018/08/02/musically-tiktok/
https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/musical-ly-and
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-53640724
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-musical-ly-m-a-bytedance-idUSKBN1DA0BN/
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/10/business/dealbook/musically-sold-app-video.html
https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/music-impact-report-confirms-tiktok-fuels-music-discovery
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/arts/dance/tiktok-dance-evolution.html
https://www.businessinsider.com/how-tiktok-is-changing-music-industry
https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2023/09/11/tiktok-looks-to-make-rising-musicians-into-superstars-with-its-elevate-program/?sh=3c4cb18b63f1
https://www.colorado.edu/today/2022/09/12/how-tiktok-has-changed-music-industry
https://www.vulture.com/2020/05/doja-cat-career-controversy-timeline-dr-luke-racism.html
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In this week's episode, I deep dive into YouTube's most prolific creator, Jimmy Donaldson AKA MrBeast. I aim to answer the question: Is MrBeast really YouTube's biggest philanthropist? Or is he actually just the internet's biggest narcissist?
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Timestamps:
00:55 Intro
5:27 Who is MrBeast & early career
9:11 Breakthrough: Stunt-based content
12:32 Philanthropic content
15:38 MrBeast Burger & Feastables
17:58 Main criticisms of his content
19:16 Issues with private philanthropy
23:57 Jimmy “cures” 1000 people’s blindness
28:45 What actually motivates MrBeast?
Resources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Qq6sCvz4Z0
https://www.businessinsider.com/mrbeast-youtube-jimmy-donaldson-net-worth-life-career-challenges-teamtrees-2019-11
https://www.forbes.com/sites/aliciakelso/2022/09/08/how-mrbeast-burgers-success-could-impact-the-restaurant-industry/?sh=6d9622221228
https://centennialworld.com/mrbeast-burgers-steps-back-burgers-concerns-quality-control/
https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/28/18157845/mrbeast-youtube-donations-adsense-brand-deals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IQ_ldV9z_A&t=5514s&ab_channel=ColinandSamir
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8VcUnz3nVc&ab_channel=ColinandSamir
https://centennialworld.com/internet-users-question-mrbeasts-intentions-after-philanthropy-video-building-wells-in-africa/
https://centennialworld.com/mrbeast-backlash-video-curing-blindness-1000-people/
https://edition.cnn.com/2023/07/15/entertainment/mrbeast-youtube-jimmy-donaldson-cec/index.html
https://www.garbageday.email/p/new-mrbeast-charity-tantrum-dropped
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/sep/08/how-philanthropy-benefits-the-super-rich
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/may/24/the-trouble-with-charitable-billionaires-philanthrocapitalism
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/05/30/would-the-world-be-better-off-without-philanthropists-paul-vallely-emma-saunders-hastings
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I am so excited to be back in your ears every week! Bear with me as I figure out this new narrative, editing, and production style. It was important to me that I return with a more polished product for these solo deep dives and I hope you'll stick with me while I navigate this new norm.
This episode was short and sweet to help me figure out the process.
In this week's episode, I explore the concept of "flop influencers" and what career longevity realistically looks like for social media stars. I look at some examples like Brooklynne Webb, Axel Webb, Brittany Broski, Jason Nash, and Gabbie Hanna, and compare how TikTok fame differs from YouTube fame when it comes to "making it" as a career creator.
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Timestamps:
4:15 "Flop influencer" definition & examples
5:52 The life cycle of an influencer
7:32 Why are there so many "flop influencers" right now?
15:57 What do influencers do when they "flop"?
20:04 What do "flop influencers" say about the state of the creator economy?
Resources:
https://centennialworld.com/flop-influencers-the-impact-of-instant-tiktok-fame-on-creator-longevity-and-online-communities/
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2021/5/18/22440937/tiktok-addison-rae-bella-poarch-build-a-bitch-charli-damelio-mediocrity
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2020/2/27/21153364/tiktok-famous-backlash
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/feb/01/youtube-star-zoella-10m-subscribers#:~:text=She%20also%20has%20a%20second,three%20years%20after%20joining%20YouTube.
https://centennialworld.com/vidcon-creators-facing-empty-lines-meet-and-greets/
https://centennialworld.com/are-tiktokers-actually-influential/
https://www.tiktok.com/@xobrooklynne/video/7325629145520672005
https://www.tiktok.com/@katiedotcom/video/7326648224238898474
https://centennialworld.com/why-snapchat-spotlight-creators-david-dobrik-alex-warren/
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2020/8/25/21399317/brittany-broski-kombucha-tiktok-tomlinson
https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/13/the-creator-economy-is-ready-for-a-workers-movement
https://www.traackr.com/resources/influencer-income-trend-report-aic
https://centennialworld.com/flop-influencers-the-impact-of-instant-tiktok-fame-on-creator-longevity-and-online-communities/
https://www.tiktok.com/@evancuate/video/7323379348432768302
https://centennialworld.com/axel-webber-controversies-consequences-of-overnight-virality/
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2020/09/tiktok-teens-fandom-mooptopia/616371/
https://centennialworld.com/sienna-mae-gomez-return-assault-abuse-allegations-jack-wright/
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-39165-2_59#chapter-info
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Timestamps:
9:38 A TikTok creator has gone viral for digging a tunnel system under her suburban home
19:09 Golden Globes drama recap - Kylie Jenner & Timothee Chalamet vs. Selena Gomez & Taylor Swift
26:15 The Stanley Cup TikTok craze breakdown
35:55 TikTok users are calling out tweens for shopping at Sephora
49:34 Jaclyn Cosmetics officially closes
Resources:
https://centennialworld.com/tunnel-girl-a-full-breakdown-on-tiktoks-viral-construction-controversy/
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a43600106/kylie-jenner-timothee-chalamet-relationship-timeline-photos/
https://twitter.com/THR/status/1744190091134992507?s=20
https://twitter.com/PopCrave/status/1744224026912817655?s=20
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Co_cJJLIY-L/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://people.com/selena-gomez-was-not-gossiping-timothee-chalamet-kylie-jenner-golden-globes-2024-8423584
https://www.instagram.com/p/C1hsXF4rOhQ/
https://jaclyncosmetics.com/pages/faq
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4uIAY76tz4
https://hypebae.com/2023/11/morephe-rem-beauty-forma-brands-chapter-11-bankruptcy-info
https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/morphe-wants-to-become-product-first-not-influencer-first-1235610675/
https://centennialworld.com/jaclyn-hill-announces-closure-of-jewelry-leisure-wear-brands-koze-jaclyn-roxanne/
https://www.tiktok.com/@victoria_robino_26/video/7318781471873977646
https://www.tiktok.com/@danimarielettering/video/7301724587488759070
https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2024/01/03/why-is-tiktok-obsessed-with-stanley-cups-the-water-bottle-craze-racks-up-millions-of-views-and-lots-of-revenue/?sh=55ee0ec86b18
https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/of-interest/2024/01/05/stanley-cup-target-tiktok-trend/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RADEfBJmtk4
https://www.garbageday.email/p/the-great-silent-majority-of-american?r=u4a9c&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
https://centennialworld.com/how-social-media-is-destroying-the-tween-experience/
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSN3dFeSn/
https://www.businessinsider.com/millennial-parenting-tiktok-reckoning-2023-12
https://www.glossy.co/pop/glossy-pop-newsletter-videos-about-gen-z-and-gen-alpha-wreaking-havoc-at-sephora-are-flooding-tiktok/
https://thetab.com/uk/2024/01/04/sephora-ten-year-olds-drunk-elephant-344343
https://www.tiktok.com/@anat_international/video/7320991187555405099?_t=8iskfKnXVBK&_r=1
https://www.tiktok.com/@jordynrbennett/video/7319531078866259230?_r=1&_t=8isjnJV2xqz
https://www.tiktok.com/@elinaboudin/video/7319893666368212256
In our last deep dive of season 4, we explore the world of YouTube drama channels alongside one of the category’s most prominent creators, Kristi Cook AKA Spill Sesh.
We first give some background on Kristi and her channel before looking at the history of drama channels and how they operate. We finish by exploring the relationship between drama channels and traditional media, how they impact each other, and share our opinions on what the future of internet culture reporting looks like.
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Timestamps:
2:52 Intro
3:58 Who is Spill Sesh & the background on her channel
11:55 The history & origins of drama channels
24:17 Why drama channels became so popular
37:35 Why people lost trust in drama channels
46:40 The role of drama channels vs. traditional media
57:22 The future direction of drama channels
Resources:
https://centennialworld.com/def-noodles-labels-himself-comedian-minimises-importance-internet-culture-reporting/
https://centennialworld.com/def-noodles-twitter-permanent-suspension-future-internet-culture-reporting/
https://centennialworld.com/tea-channel-spill-sesh-reveals-identity-after-five-years-anonymity-kristi-cook/
https://centennialworld.com/youtube-beauty-drama-community-mourn-death-here-for-the-tea/
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Timestamps:
14:24 Matt Rife is facing more public backlash after beefing with a 6-year-old
20:26 TikTok-favourite brand Pink Honey faces scrutiny over lack of diversity on influencer Christmas trip
31:00 Marlena Stell is being accused of starting a pyramid scheme, Makeup Geek Academy
45:47 Selena Gomez confirms relationship with Benny Blanco
54:38 Hbomberguy’s viral video highlights YouTube's plagiarism problem
Resources:
https://centennialworld.com/tiktok-creator-bunny-hedaya-calls-out-matt-rife-comment-jupiter-6-year-old-son/
https://centennialworld.com/pink-honey-christmas-staycation-brand-trip-controversy-diversity/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qecAmLjLXcs&ab_channel=IsabellaLanter
https://slate.com/culture/2023/12/selena-gomez-benny-blanco-boyfriend-dating-drama-shade-justin-bieber.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDp3cB5fHXQ
https://centennialworld.substack.com/p/booktok-is-the-fast-fashion-of-publishing
https://www.readtpa.com/p/youtube-plagiarism-and-generation
https://www.distractify.com/p/hbomberguy-james-somerton-drama
https://www.reddit.com/r/hbomberguy/comments/189pjbd/james_somerton_just_posted_to_his_patreon/
https://www.decodingeverything.com/p/i-watched-hbomberguys-4-hour-video
In this week's episode, we explore the concept of shadowbanning. From politicians to creators, the term is used to explain or excuse an alleged lack of engagement on content or accounts. However, this is also increasingly hard to define or prove. So this week, we look at what shadowbanning is and how it has evolved over the years before diving into some of the most prominent examples of shadowbanning and the ethical implications of this moderation practice. We finish by aiming to answer the question: is shadowbanning a genuine censorship problem for Big Tech, or is it all just a conspiracy theory made up by disgruntled users?
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Timestamps:
2:30 What is shadowbanning & its history
10:18 Which platforms have been accused of shadow banning?
27:23 Why do platforms shadow ban?
29:32 Examples of shadow banning
`29:43 Political shadow banning
34:01 Shadow banning sex workers
38:58 Creators who have been shadow banned
45:32 Ethical implications of shadow banning
46:54 Is shadow banning a necessary evil?
52:03 The impacts of shadow banning
Resources:
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/04/social-media-shadowbans-tiktok-twitter/629702/
https://theconversation.com/what-is-shadowbanning-how-do-i-know-if-it-has-happened-to-me-and-what-can-i-do-about-it-192735
https://twitter.com/jackielerm/status/1231122961379340289
https://about.instagram.com/blog/announcements/instagram-ranking-explained/
https://arxiv.org/abs/2012.05101
https://slate.com/technology/2022/12/is-shadowbanning-real-twitter-files.html
https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/company/2018/Setting-the-record-straight-on-shadow-banning
https://twitter.com/jack/status/1037399156460081152
https://twitter.com/mtaibbi/status/1601352083617505281
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/twitter-files-matt-taibbi-bari-weiss-michael-shellenberger-elon-musk/
https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-files-elon-musk-shadowbanning-censorship/
https://theintercept.com/2020/03/16/tiktok-app-moderators-users-discrimination/
https://hackinghustling.org/posting-into-the-void-content-moderation
https://techcrunch.com/2023/10/19/meta-instagram-palestine-israel-shadowban-censorship-moderation-bias/
https://www.dw.com/en/tiktok-censoring-lgbtq-nazi-terms-in-germany-report/a-61237610
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKMlObOwzkc
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/08/algospeak-tiktok-le-dollar-bean/
https://theconversation.com/what-is-algospeak-inside-the-newest-version-of-linguistic-subterfuge-203460
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/01/13/business/what-is-shadow-banning.html
https://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonytellez/2023/01/31/mascara-unalive-corn-what-common-social-media-algospeak-words-actually-mean/?sh=7a10b1072a08
https://centennialworld.com/julia-fox-apologises-after-misunderstanding-tiktok-slang-for-mascara/
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20563051231194586
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Timestamps:
10:57 Madelaine Brockway deletes viral wedding content amid husband's possible jail time
20:33 Billie Eilish addresses comments about her sexual orientation
27:08 Taylor Swift publicist calls out DeuxMoi for insisting Taylor & Joe Alwyn held commitment ceremony
35:00 Drug dealers tied to Cooper Noriega’s 2022 death have been arrested
38:53 NYC TikTok influencer drama: Halley Kate vs. Sophia La Corte
Resources:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/12/01/jacob-lagrone-viral-wedding-century-indicted-prison-tiktok/
https://centennialworld.com/billie-eilish-comes-out-wasnt-it-obvious/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/taylor-swift-publicist-slams-deuxmoi-marriage-gossip-1235706657/
https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/cooper-noriegas-dad-responds-to-alleged-drug-dealers-arrest-over-sons-fatal-overdose-2403052/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBqe9dOYhkY&ab_channel=Delusionaldiariespodcast
In this week’s episode, we explore the rise and possible demise of TikTok beauty star Mikayla Nogueira with the help of creator, podcaster, and trend forecaster Coco Mocoe!
We look at Mikayla’s astronomical rise to success and why she resonated so strongly with audiences, before looking at the controversies and backlash she has faced during her tenure as a top creator, including the most recent controversy surrounding her P. Louise product collaboration. We finish by exploring what has gone wrong for Mikayla, where she goes from here, if her circumstances are simply symptomatic of the TikTok era of creators, and if she can regain audience trust online to move forward with her career.
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Timestamps:
3:06 Intro + who is Mikayla Nogueira
4:57 Mikayla’s career history
12:55 "Try being an influencer for a day"
19:05 Jaclyn Hill IG comments
27:06 Waitress story
33:47 Lash-gate
44:24 Wedding drama
52:36 P. Louise collab & backlash
Resources:
https://www.insider.com/mikayla-nogueira-background-controversy-feud-mascara-2023-1#beauty-influencer-mikayla-nogueira-skyrocketed-to-fame-but-the-tide-appears-to-be-turning-1
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/a45190649/mikayla-nogueira-tiktok/
https://centennialworld.com/mikayla-nogueira-backlash-resurfaced-tiktok-try-being-an-influencer-for-a-day/
https://centennialworld.com/tiktok-expose-mikayla-nogueira-alleged-instagram-comments-jaclyn-hill-influencer/
https://centennialworld.com/mikayla-nogueira-address-tiktok-drama-519-try-being-an-influencer-for-a-day-jaclyn-hill-comments/
https://centennialworld.com/mikayla-nogueira-accused-wearing-false-eyelashes-loreal-telescopic-lift-mascara-tiktok-review-fake/
https://centennialworld.com/jeffree-star-returns-to-review-loreal-mascara-amid-mikayla-nogueira-review-scandal/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2SzbhI2LHI
https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/mikayla-nogueira-finally-responds-to-wedding-drama-amid-claims-it-was-sponsored-2235632/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrl0gp5Bw08
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Qlls-2wLTo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hH0p3LK5ok
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p3t7DP4mcI
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Timestamps:
6:58 Take Care of Maya with spoilers!
20:49 Matt Rife faces intense backlash since premiere of Netflix special
28:20 Trisha Paytas is pregnant with second baby
32:31 Beyonce’s tour film sheds light on social media criticism of Blue Ivy while on Renaissance World Tour
41:28 Madelaine Brockway throws TikTok’s most extravagant wedding
56:32 Meta designed Instagram and Facebook to capitalise on teen vulnerabilities
Resources:
https://centennialworld.com/matt-rife-netflix-comedy-special-controversy/
https://centennialworld.com/trisha-paytas-is-pregnant-with-second-baby-one-year-after-welcoming-daughter/
https://www.vulture.com/2023/11/trisha-paytas-second-pregnancy-announcement.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/26/movies/beyonce-renaissance-premiere-film.html
https://centennialworld.com/madelaine-brockway-her-bid-for-tiktok-fame-everything-we-know-about-the-multi-million-dollar-viral-wedding/
https://www.wsj.com/business/media/meta-designed-products-to-capitalize-on-teen-vulnerabilities-states-allege-6791dad5?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
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Timestamps:
7:28 Billie Eilish has seemingly come out
12:10 Karlie Kloss buys i-D Magazine
17:13 Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Brazil was a disaster
24:57 Pokimane cookie controversy
31:55 Rhode Beauty faces backlash for allegedly causing allergic reactions on consumers
Resources:
https://variety.com/2023/music/features/billie-eilish-body-shamers-sexualized-barbie-oscar-buzz-1235787860/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/karlie-kloss-i-d-magazine-vice-media-1235646935/
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/nov/19/karlie-kloss-buy-id-magazine
https://www.garbageday.email/p/the-taylor-swift-info-war
https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/pokimane-launches-myna-snacks-snack-company-and-reveals-first-product-2381327/
https://x.com/Atelisi/status/1724111660141679073?s=20
https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/pokimane-calls-out-broke-viewers-who-criticized-price-of-her-cookies-2390861/
https://x.com/pokimanelol/status/1726443006939766791?s=20
https://whatstrending.com/hailey-biebers-rhode-beauty-products-cause-allergic-reaction-in-viral-tiktok-video/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ooB1kFPK0k&ab_channel=SpillPlug
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Timestamps:
21:34 Colleen Ballinger returns to YouTube following grooming allegations & ‘Toxic Gossip Train’ apology
39:35 Lil Tay finally speaks on the bizarre death hoax that took over mainstream media earlier this week
47:19 Travis Kelce deletes several unwholesome posts as Swifties dig up his old tweets
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55:49 Kim Kardashian causes uproar as GQ’s Man of the Year cover star
1:04:20 BFFs Podcast faces backlash for their reaction to viral TikTok about working 9-5
Resources:
https://centennialworld.com/colleen-ballinger-returns-youtube-following-grooming-allegations-toxic-gossip-train-apology/
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/lil-tay-death-hoax-viral-sucker-4-green-1234874413/
https://www.thedailybeast.com/fat-shaming-ugly-girls-travis-kelce-deletes-his-unwholesome-tweets
https://www.mamamia.com.au/kim-kardashian-gq-cover/
https://centennialworld.com/dave-portnoy-brianna-chickenfry-stir-backlash-with-9-5-job-commentary-on-bffs-pod/
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In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the beauty trend cycle as it relates to the ‘clean girl aesthetic’ and exploring why it seems this trend is on its way out sooner rather than later. Over the past few months, women on TikTok have started to push back against the 'clean girl aesthetic'– claiming the lifestyle is unrealistic and the style is unflattering on most people. This, along with predictions from trend reporters and stylistic choices from new fashion and beauty campaigns, indicates that 'clean girl' is headed toward its demise. So we’ll first cover how the 'clean girl aesthetic' became so popular, why it’s always been controversial, and finish by exploring why we think this trend is on the way out and what’s next for beauty.
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Timestamps:
1:55 Intro
2:40 What is 'clean girl aesthetic'?
5:11 History of 'clean girl' as a rising TikTok trend
7:17 Why did 'clean girl' become so popular?
20:30 Why 'clean girl' has always been controversial
34:38 Clean girl is going out of style
51:17 What is next for beauty trends?
Resources:
https://www.byrdie.com/clean-girl-aesthetic-critique-6744031
https://theconversation.com/new-clean-girl-and-old-money-aesthetics-on-tiktok-make-the-same-old-link-between-hygiene-and-class-208566
https://www.tiktok.com/@thedigifairy/video/7293180139783900448?_t=8hJe6rcZRYo&_r=1
https://www.tiktok.com/@erim/video/7240854937758911771?_r=1&_t=8dhMpaHkelV
https://i-d.vice.com/en/article/epzna7/tiktok-clean-girl-aesthetic
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/fashion-cycle-explained
https://www.tiktok.com/@hairbykate_houston/video/7273123721722793259?_r=1&_t=8hJinjVCbLd
https://www.tiktok.com/@michelleskidelsky/video/7261640274567384326?_r=1&_t=8hJo43ont3w
https://www.tiktok.com/@vanessanicolestern/video/7287072418252786949?_r=1&_t=8hJefBA7vJy
https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahzookpop/video/7273542919401835819?_r=1&_t=8hJs1GJWYbK
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Timestamps:
23:10 Rosanna Pansino speaks out against Colleen Ballinger following MrBeast controversy
27:39 Sofia Franklyn apologises to Trisha Paytas for her reaction to Trisha's response to Sofia's viral sound about mental illness
36:03 Meta begins roll out of ad free versions of Facebook & Instagram
40:23 TikTok’s Creator Fund is shutting down after three years
45:47 A Swiftie was hired as a dedicated Taylor Swift journalist
52:18 Travis Kelce joins Taylor Swift in Argentina for her Eras Tours
Resources:
https://centennialworld.com/rosanna-pansino-speaks-out-against-colleen-ballinger-following-mrbeast-controversy/
https://centennialworld.com/sofia-franklyn-apology-trisha-paytas-i-love-my-mental-illness-backlash-tiktok-sofia-with-an-f-podcast/
https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/10/23955987/instagram-facebook-without-ads-eu-subscription
https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/6/23949290/tiktok-creator-fund-discontinued-monetization-creativity-program
https://centennialworld.substack.com/p/swiftie-is-now-a-white-mans-full
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a45812778/taylor-swift-karma-is-the-guy-on-the-chiefs/
In this week’s episode, we explore the evolution of Emma Chamberlain and why her audience is now saying they’ve started to outgrow her. In recent weeks, TikTok and YouTube have been flooded with videos from Emma’s fans criticising some recent episodes of her podcast, 'Anything Goes', and saying they feel like Emma’s takes are becoming increasingly out of touch. This criticism came to a head in late October after a TikTok went viral saying that Emma should go to college to develop her critical thinking skills– sparking a debate amongst her fans about the creator’s long-standing reputation as Gen Z’s “relatable” influencer.
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Timestamps:
46:00 Intro
1:37 Emma Chamberlain's career history
4:28 Why Emma rose to viral fame so quickly
9:44 How Emma became the poster girl for the "relatable" influencer
24:42 Emma's trajectory in recent years
32:08 'Anything Goes' podcast criticism
37:14 Should Emma go to college?
48:00 Why audiences outgrow influencers
57:56 Why Emma's followers have possibly outgrown her
1:08:10 What Emma should do next
Resources:
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2019/07/emma-chamberlain-and-rise-relatable-influencer/593230/
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/09/style/emma-chamberlain-youtube.html#:~:text=Over%20these%20two%20years%2C%20Chamberlain,or%20edit%2C%20just%20like%20her.
https://centennialworld.com/from-youtuber-books-to-influencer-podcasts-how-creators-are-catering-to-the-demand-for-free-content/
https://www.tiktok.com/@nicky.reardon/video/7297439373703040302?_r=1&_t=8h9dcd8I0fK
https://www.tubefilter.com/2019/04/04/emma-chamberlain-stupid-geniuses-podcast/
https://www.tiktok.com/@glizzzabeth/video/7290940638529391914
https://www.tiktok.com/@emmybetmia/video/7293906594641857835?_r=1&_t=8h0cis1oNSk
https://www.tiktok.com/@paulinaabuitrago/video/7295187814604492078?_r=1&_t=8h0crMGNsQS
https://www.tiktok.com/@shreksdumpster/video/7298431343296515374
https://www.tiktok.com/@nicky.reardon/video/7297442563437464875?_r=1&_t=8h9dXgYefKi
https://www.tiktok.com/@anniesright/video/7297332448797412654
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTJhhXTWHt4&ab_channel=Donna
https://www.tiktok.com/@cocomocoe/video/7297303564681088302
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Timestamps:
19:45 Tea channel “Spill Sesh” reveals identity after five years of anonymity
29:42 MrBeast vs. Rosanna Pansino
39:29 MrBeast faces backlash for profiting off philanthropy again
46:35 Jaclyn Hill reveals she's gone sober
55:29 Kylie Jenner launches 'Khy' clothing range & TikTok reacts
Resources:
https://centennialworld.com/tea-channel-spill-sesh-reveals-identity-after-five-years-anonymity-kristi-cook/
https://centennialworld.com/rosanna-pansino-the-mrbeast-creator-games-controversy-explained/
https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/news-certain-issues-will-never-handled-privately-rosanna-pansino-explains-redacted-apology-mrbeast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6DLHLsqCuE
https://people.com/kylie-jenner-fashion-brand-khy-hits-one-million-dollars-within-first-hour-of-launch-exclusive-8387010
https://www.garbageday.email/p/new-mrbeast-charity-tantrum-dropped
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In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the career and controversies of Dance Moms alum turned YouTube sensation JoJo Siwa. We first cover JoJo’s background and history on Dance Moms before looking at how she became one of the most successful online creators to ever exist. We also explore how JoJo has navigated taking her childhood fame into adulthood, her several scandals in recent years, and how the public has perceived her over the several phases of her career.
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Timestamps:
2:26 Intro
3:31 JoJo's childhood
6:29 Dance Moms era
9:39 Post-Dances Moms
12:56 JoJo x Nickelodeon
17:38 JoJo x Kim Kardashian & North West
18:54 JoJo vs. Justin Bieber
23:50 JoJo's latter career
28:04 JoJo comes out & starts publicly dating
33:43 JoJo's tumultuous relationship history
42:22 JoJo vs. Nickelodeon
49:29 Recent controversies
1:06:57 How the public perception of JoJo has shifted
Resources:
https://time.com/5658430/jojo-siwa-2/
https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/jojo-siwa-through-the-years-from-dance-moms-to-nickelodeon/
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/jojo-siwa-glitter-covered-empire-849071/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1697771361448493&usg=AOvVaw2rvWvBMKaImY8m_XKlBVq5
https://centennialworld.com/why-jojo-siwa-not-invited-to-kids-choice-awards/
https://www.insider.com/jojo-siwa-life-rise-career-bio-photos-pictures-2020-3#siwa-dominated-headlines-once-again-over-her-social-media-posts-that-sparked-fan-speculation-about-her-dating-life-13
https://centennialworld.com/jojo-siwa-accuses-avery-cyrus-of-tricking-her-into-relationship-amid-kylie-prew-cheating-rumours/
https://centennialworld.com/jojo-siwa-breaks-silence-colleen-ballinger-cancellation-trisha-paytas/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBv1CGZacOs&ab_channel=greenisnotnick
https://centennialworld.com/who-is-jojo-siwa-new-girlfriend-katie-mills/
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This week's episode is our yearly Q&A with Lauren & Jordyn.
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Timestamps:
1:23 What are your zodiac signs?
5:10 how did you meet your partners?
8:14 Are either of us looking to start a family?
13:37 Fave Aussie and Canadian slang words?
16:01 How's your mental health?
20:15 Lauren, why don’t you want to live in Canada anymore?
23:45 Lauren, is your brother moving to Sydney?
24:45 Are you planning to buy homes?
33:31 What do you think the Kardashians next big move will be?
37:17 What do you think is next for beauty content?
41:26 Dream interviews?
45:48 Something you wish you knew before starting a business
49:40 How does Centennial World make money?
51:22 Favourite podcast episode?
54:32 How did you meet?
1:02:36 Can you walk us through your typical week?
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In this week’s deep dive, we explore the concept of the “rude celebrity interview.” We dive into some of the key players that have made this interview style so popular— like Zach Galifianakis, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Ziwe, and Bobbi Althoff— before exploring why this style has seen so much success among Gen Z, the various criticisms of this style, and whether or not it's getting tired. Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e3-b9edd35861a5 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/
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Timestamps:
2:28 What is the awkward celebrity interview style?
8:50 How internet stars have used this style to buck traditional journalism norms
9:25 Zach Galifianakis
14:58 Amelia Dimoldenberg
22:13 Ziwe
30:00 Bobbi Althoff & why she's copping so much criticism for her adoption of this style
34:15 Bobbi Althoff controversies
39:43 Why does this style work?
44:17 Criticisms of the awkward celebrity interview
49:35 Are we getting over this style?
Resources:
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/apr/29/amelia-dimoldenberg-interview-chicken-shop-date-oscars-red-carpet
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2023-10-16/how-ziwe-became-your-black-friend
https://centennialworld.com/bobbi-althoff-removes-viral-drake-interview-amid-rumoured-rift/
https://www.vox.com/culture/2023/10/11/23913129/bobbi-althoff-drake-offset-interviews-explained
https://www.standard.co.uk/insider/bobbi-althoff-interview-amelia-dimoldenberg-chicken-shop-dates-drake-offset-b1109780.html
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Timestamps:
16:27 Bella Poarch opens up about sexual assault
23:50 Tana Mongeau admits she filmed MTV reality show on Xanax
28:32 Meta is paying celebrities millions to use their likeness for new AI chatbots
38:05 Beyoncé attends L.A, premiere for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour film
45:15 Dylan Mulvaney wins Woman of the Year at Attitude Magazine Awards
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https://centennialworld.com/tana-mongeau-substance-abuse-mtv-reality-show-xanax/
https://www.businessinsider.com/meta-paying-celebrity-faces-of-ai-chatbots-as-much-as-5-million-2023-10
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/stephaniesoteriou/beyonce-praised-taylor-swift-united-front-fan-feud
https://www.newsweek.com/dylan-mulvaney-wins-woman-year-award-1834357
In this week's episode, we dive into the evolution of the 'sad girl' archetype from music and art to influencer culture. We first cover what 'sad girl' means, which celebrities have become successful from presenting this way, and why it could be considered controversial. We finish by looking at how 'sad girl' has evolved with influencer culture with the likes of creators like Emma Chamberlain and Madeline Argy, and why we think this archetype resonates so much with Gen Z.
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Timestamps:
1:50 What is 'sad girl'?
6:30 How 'sad girl' is manifesting in influencer culture
9:20 TikTok creator Mayi goes viral for 'sad girl' video & user feedback
24:30 Why 'sad girl' can be controversial
37:45 'Sad girl' archetype history
42:00 Resurgence of 'sad girl' for Gen Z
59:20 Madeline Argy & Emma Chamberlain as 'sad girls' 2.0
55:45 Our opinions on why Gen Z resonate with sad girl
Resources:
https://www.tiktok.com/@mayitalks/video/7285494297410014496?_t=8gKSEbc0RDm&_r=1
https://i-d.vice.com/en/article/pabzay/a-taxonomy-of-the-sad-girl
https://www.bustle.com/life/who-is-madeline-argy-pretty-lonesome-podcast
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2020/9/29/21492270/emma-chamberlain-youtube-coffee
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2023/09/madeline-argy-saint-laurent-paris-fashion-week
https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/arts-culture/beyond-trope-unpacking-sad-girl/#:~:text=Sad%20Girls%20are%20young%20women,frames%2C%20cursive%20tattoos)
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-16756-0_5#Fn2
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Timestamps:
13:56 Lunden Stallings & Olivia Bennett embroiled in racism controversy
18:03 Emma Chamberlain & Role Model have broken up
24:42 Doja Cat comes under fire for wearing a T-shirt featuring a comedian linked to the alt-right
31:02 8Passengers & Ruby Franke update
39:40 Matilda Djerf accused of copyright striking small TikTok creators for posting Djerf Avenue dupes
Resources:
https://centennialworld.com/tiktok-lesbian-couple-lunden-stallings-olivia-bennett-racism-controversy/
https://centennialworld.com/emma-chamberlain-role-model-breakup/
https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/doja-cat-backlash-sam-hyde-shirt-photo-1235436570/
https://pagesix.com/2023/10/07/doja-cat-slammed-for-shirt-with-face-of-neo-nazi-comic-sam-hyde/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i84-DAfywCo&ab_channel=AngelikaOles
https://centennialworld.com/matilda-djerf-copyright-claim-small-tiktok-creators-djerf-avenue-dupes/
In this week’s episode, we dive into the conspiracy theory that Katy Perry is preying on the weak and elderly to steal their houses. We look at Katy’s religious upbringing and her history with the church before exploring her legal battles and scandals related to property over the years, including how those two elements are unexpectedly intertwined and the singer's most recent drama with Real Housewives of Dallas star, Kameron Westcott.
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Timestamps:
2:24 Katy Perry's upbringing and her history with the church
10:30 Katy Perry vs. the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
26:10 Katy Perry vs. Carl Westcott, father-in-law to Real Housewives of Dallas star, Kameron Westcott
31:51 Kameron Westcott's response
35:47 Recap of Katy Perry vs. Carl Westcott trial so far
43:33 The Katy Perry Act
47:00 Our opinions
48:45 Katy Perry vs. Australian designer Katie Perry
Resources:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/artists/curious-u-turn-katy-perry-christian-rockstar-turned-pop-provocateur/
https://www.insider.com/katy-perry-nuns-los-angeles-convent-sale-feud-timeline-2019-6
https://www.forbes.com/sites/keithflamer/2018/03/13/katy-perrys-bizarre-mission-to-buy-a-medieval-style-california-convent/?sh=42c738ba70b9
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/real-estate/inside-katy-perry-convent-sparked-a-real-estate-war-1247527/ https://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-06-28-lopez-nuntoohappy-20150628-column.html
https://www.vulture.com/article/katy-perry-mansion-lawsuit-orlando-bloom.html
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2023/08/09/katy-perry-orlando-bloom-house-lawsuit-trial/70562225007/
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/kameron-westcott-father-law-deathbed-143043921.html
https://nypost.com/2023/08/28/katy-perry-is-suing-australian-designer-katie-perry-again/?utm_source=reddit.com
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18:55 Kim Kardashian models for Balenciaga for the first time since the brand’s BDSM scandal last year
32:19 Jeff Wittek & Trisha Paytas publicly squash drama and expose Vlog Squad
38:23 YouTube has made a video editing app that is basically just like TikTok’s CapCut
42:47 TikToker Kendall Kiper goes viral for trolling “worst first date ever”
51:21 A 24-year old author just outsold Oprah, more or less thanks to TikTok
Resources:
https://pagesix.com/2023/10/02/kim-kardashian-models-for-balenciaga-after-bdsm-controversy/
https://centennialworld.com/jeff-wittek-trisha-paytas-make-up-squash-drama-talk-david-dobrik-vlog-squad/
https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/21/23883755/youtube-create-mobile-video-editing-app-tiktok-capcut
https://centennialworld.com/kendall-kiper-worst-first-date-ever-tiktok-snow-bunny-hunter-lil-butterz/
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/09/shadow-work-journal-popularity-tiktok-diy-self-help/675483/?utm_source=feed
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In this week’s episode, we’re exploring the Tube Girl trend taking over TikTok at the moment. We’ll first cover who the original Tube Girl is, what the trend is and how it started, before we dive into why it became so popular and some of the major criticisms of the Tube Girl trend– like how this phenomenon reflects who in society is allowed to be loud & shameless in public.
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1:42 Who is Sabrina Bahsoon?
3:20 How and why Sabrina started TikTok's Tube Girl trend
9:04 Sabrina's recent brand collaborations & career opportunities off the back of the Tube Girl trend
11:42 Why did the Tube Girl trend blow up?
25:05 Tube Girl trend criticism & will she stick around?
Resources:
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/cringe-creators-gen-z-authenticity-1234711493/
https://www.npr.org/2023/08/11/1192987300/oshae-sibley-stabbed-voguing-beyonce
https://www.tiktok.com/@journeytothepage/video/7280867341888425248?lang=en&q=journeytothepage&t=1695603901799
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-21/who-is-tube-girl-internet-star-confidence-tiktok-social-media/102884362
https://www.tiktok.com/business/library/TH_WhatsNext_Final.pdf
https://www.tiktok.com/@nomoredanny/video/7281885086599941406?_t=8fycobLbkDS&_r=1
https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-66823675
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-21/who-is-tube-girl-internet-star-confidence-tiktok-social-media/102884362
https://mashable.com/article/tiktok-tube-girl
https://www.vulture.com/2023/09/tube-girl-sabrina-bahsoon-tiktok-interview.html
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23:50 Brianna Chickenfry apologises to Trisha Paytas for mocking her OnlyFans content
30:09 Fans call Landon Barker a “red flag” after D’Amelio Show clip goes viral
36:32 Alix Earle addresses Braxton Berrios cheating rumours on Call Her Daddy podcast
44:09 Madelyn Cline & Pete Davidson are allegedly dating
48:44 Taylor Swift spotted attending Kansas City Chiefs game in Travis Kelce’s suite
Resources:
https://centennialworld.com/brianna-chickenfry-apology-trisha-paytas-onlyfans-barstool-naked-house-tour-video-mock/
https://centennialworld.com/fans-call-landon-barker-red-flag-after-damelio-show-clip-goes-viral-charli-damelio-season-3-wake-up-grammys/
https://centennialworld.com/alix-earle-addresses-braxton-berrios-cheating-rumours-call-her-daddy-alex-cooper/
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sophia-culpo-can-i-talk-my-s-t-again/id1675375857?i=1000628540674
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/pete-davidson-is-dating-madelyn-cline-after-chase-sui-wonders-split/
https://people.com/taylor-swift-spotted-kansas-city-chiefs-game-amid-travis-kelce-dating-rumors-7970703
https://www.foxsports.com.au/nfl/nfl-2023-taylor-swift-spotted-at-kansas-city-chiefs-game-dating-travis-kelce-celebrates-touchdown-reaction-video/news-story/18d131b4887315be563ff6ebdfe3a211
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In this week’s episode, we dive into the world of anti-fans, gossip forums & snark Reddit. If you’ve listened to our podcast for a while, you’ll know we’ve covered fandom culture from a few different angles, so this week we’re bringing you the flip side of this conversation– exploring the anti-fans and snarkers who spend their time criticising, dissecting, and sometimes bullying influencers and celebrities in online forums. We first cover what a gossip forum & snark Reddit is, how it relates to the more commonly-known hate-watching or hate-following, the psychology behind these behaviours, and then look at some examples of when they’ve had a positive impact but also times these forums have gone too far.
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Timestamps:
02:18 Why we chose this topic
03:43 What is a gossip forum/snark Reddit?
11:35 What is hate-watching/hate-following?
15:16 The psychology behind hate following and snarking
23:43 Markers of snarkers
35:00 What leads people to become anti-fans?
45:11 Why do people snark vs. stan?
55:52 Examples of Snark communities going too far
1:00:12 Examples of times Snark communities have had a positive impact
1:02:25 Should snark Reddit & gossip forums exist?
Resources:
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.reddit.com/r/tiktokgossip/comments/101twtm/list_of_all_snark_subs/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1695123310850416&usg=AOvVaw1zpCK6VhiGXJkS12ARi995
https://time.com/6284907/duggar-shiny-happy-people-snark-subreddits/
https://every.to/cybernaut/the-anti-fan-phenomenon
https://www.stylist.co.uk/health/mental-health/hate-following-social-media/490098
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/the-psychology-behind-why-we-hatefollow-people-on-social-media-b1837751.html
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-psychology-behind-why-we-hate-watch_l_61bcecede4b04b42ab5fa761
https://www.vice.com/en/article/93akvp/why-hate-watching-tv-movie-social-media-explained-psychology
https://www.vox.com/culture/23733213/fandom-purity-culture-what-is-proship-antiship-antifandom
https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/2007/apr/22/features.magazine47
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YP7rsP0fTM4M2MM48BbGz?si=a95e7cec8f5c40d9
https://centennialworld.com/trisha-patyas-snark-subreddit-trishyland-permanently-banned/
https://centennialworld.com/why-do-we-hate-watch-influencers/
https://www.insider.com/blogsnark-subreddit-influencers-criticism-members-2022-4
https://www.reddit.com/r/Fauxmoi/comments/13oraj7/what_is_the_psychology_behind_singlecelebrity/
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14:40 Madelyn Cline and Kelsea Ballerini show each other support & squash Chase Stokes drama rumours
18:00 JoJo Siwa breaks silence on Colleen Ballinger cancellation, Trisha Paytas responds
28:46 Colleen Ballinger’s ex-husband Joshua David Evans speaks out about his role in her problematic career history
42:07 Sneako meet and greet goes viral after video surfaces of fans yelling hateful comments
51:19 Fashion influencer @moxeb faces backlash for screaming at publicist at NYFW event
Resources:
https://www.tiktok.com/@larissasalazarr0/video/7279224695902326062?_t=8fmMFv04pBH&_r=1
https://centennialworld.com/jojo-siwa-breaks-silence-colleen-ballinger-cancellation-trisha-paytas/
https://centennialworld.com/colleen-ballinger-ex-husband-joshua-david-evans-speaks-out-youtuber-swoop-accountability/
https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/news-what-i-done-sneako-shocked-hearing-young-fans-misogynistic-homophobic-transphobic-comments
https://www.reddit.com/r/NYCinfluencersnark/comments/16if1kv/anyone_know_what_happened/
https://www.reddit.com/r/NYCinfluencersnark/comments/16jo1hr/the_response/
This week we are so excited to share a special bonus episode— an interview with Madison Beer about the release of her second studio album, Silence Between Songs!
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In this week’s episode, we’re taking a look at some of the best and worst Kardashian-Jenner PR relationships over the years— like Kourtney & Justin Bieber, Kim & Shengo, Rob & Chyna, Kendall & Bad Bunny, and of course, Kylie & Timothee Chalamet. We’ll first cover what a PR relationship is, why celebrities might choose to enter into one, and then dive into the Kardashian-Jenners' history of PR relationships, including some relationships that were thought to be PR... but turned out to be more.
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4:26 What is a PR relationship?
8:36 The origins of Kardashian-Jenner PR relationships
15:11 Khloe & French Montana
17:12 Khloe & Trey Songz
19:26 Kourtney & Justin Bieber
24:50 Rob & Blac Chyna
33:24 Kim & Kris Humphries
41:42 Kim & Shengo !!
45:41 Kim & Pete
53:11 Kendall & Bad Bunny
59:08 Kylie & Cody Simpson
1:01:55 Kylie & Timothee Chalamet
Resources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lavender_marriage
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a43600106/kylie-jenner-timothee-chalamet-relationship-timeline-photos/
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/kourtney-kardashian-justin-bieber-how-their-hot-hookups-began-w159939/
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/kris-humphries-in-a-great-place-after-kim-kardashian-split-201272/
https://people.com/tv/rob-kardashian-and-blac-chyna-relationship-timeline/
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/justin-bieber-kourtney-kardashian-interview&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1694599815013411&usg=AOvVaw0rSeicXbSjlzlrCftBp7pb
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2160892/Kim-Kardashian-tells-Oprah-nearly-gave-life-spotlight-doomed-marriage.html
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebrity/tv/shengo-deane-i-couldnt-keep-up-with-the-kardashians-24492
https://www.vulture.com/2023/02/trey-songz-facing-25-million-lawsuit-alleged-rape.html
https://www.capitalxtra.com/news/celebrity/kylie-jenner/dating-history-boyfriends/
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Timestamps:
3:16 Secrets of the Blue Zones recap
9:00 At Home with the Furys recap
12:30 RHONY recap
22:20 Alix Earle & Xandra Pohl potential friendship falling out
31:25 FaZe Clan has removed Lee Trink as CEO effective immediately
38:03 Ruby Franke has first court hearing, blames child for her abuse
42:06 RawBeautyKristi faces backlash from drama channels for supporting James Charles
48:45 JoJo Siwa comes to Everleigh LaBrant’s defence over controversial song release
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https://centennialworld.com/alix-earle-xandra-pohl-friendship-drama/
https://www.dexerto.com/esports/faze-clan-terminates-ceo-lee-trink-as-stock-price-continues-to-plummet-2287194/
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/faze-clan-announces-leadership-transition-301922732.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ruby-franke-child-abuse-charges-court-hearing-utah-jodi-hildebrandt-you-tube/
https://centennialworld.com/rawbeautykristi-faces-backlash-from-drama-channels-for-supporting-james-charles/
https://www.distractify.com/p/everleigh-rose-like-taylor-swift-song
https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/jojo-siwa-slams-online-bullying-about-everleigh-labrants-1st-song/
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/what-i-learned-being-target-internet-hate-age-13-ncna811601
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In this week's episode, we deep dive into the family vloggers, Ruby and Kevin Franke, of the 8 Passengers YouTube channel. We first explore who Ruby and Kevin are, how they started the 8 Passengers channel, and their history of documenting their family on YouTube before looking at the channel’s several controversies over the years. We finish by diving into Ruby and Kevin’s ties with the cult-like self-improvement group, Connexions, which led to the dissolution of their YouTube channel, their family, and now their freedom– as Ruby was arrested last week alongside the Connexions founder Jodi Hildebrandt on six counts of aggravated child abuse.
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Timestamps:
2:55 Who are the 8 Passengers?
5:37 The problem with family channels
21:47 The 8 Passengers' history of controversies
30:24 Instances when Ruby was abusive to her children over the years
35:02 Who is Jodi Hildebrandt & what is ConneXions?
48:30 Shari Franke ex-communicates her family & speaks out against ConneXions
52:50 Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt are arrested on 6 counts of aggravated child abuse
Resources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W25RLYeL9nA&ab_channel=SWOOP
https://www.insider.com/8-passengers-youtube-drama-what-happened-franke-family-2020-6
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/ruby-franke-mom-8-passengers-youtube-channel-arrested-abuse-charges-rcna102852
https://www.insider.com/ruby-franke-8-passengers-arrested-on-suspicion-of-child-abuse-2023-8
https://www.insider.com/kevin-franke-8-passengers-creator-ruby-franke-keep-children-together-2023-8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIhNfPkZMsM&ab_channel=SpillSesh
https://centennialworld.com/8-passengers-daughter-opens-up-about-ex-communicating-from-mother-ruby-franke-growing-up-on-youtube/
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Timestamps:
7:30 Summer House's Carl & Lindsay split
19:34 Alix Earle reportedly filming a family reality show
25:36 Jaclyn Hill addresses Marlena Stell & Jen Gerard accusations
40:18 Joe Jonas & Sophie Turner have reportedly been separated for 6 months
46:30 Tana Mongeau & Trisha Paytas address Colleen Ballinger situation together
49:35 Olivia Rodrigo addresses rumour that 'vampire' is about Taylor Swift
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https://centennialworld.com/jaclyn-hill-addresses-marlena-stell-jen-gerard-accusations-reddit/
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a44983356/joe-jonas-sophie-turner-divorce
https://www.tmz.com/2023/09/03/joe-jonas-sophie-turner-divorce-lawyers-kids/
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/sep/02/olivia-rodrigo-overnight-pop-superstardom-plagiarism-growing-up-in-public
https://ew.com/music/olivia-rodrigo-reacts-rumors-vampire-taylor-swift/
In this week’s episode, we dive into the career and controversies of Scooter Braun, Hollywood’s most notorious talent manager (33:03). This deep dive was inspired by reports that Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, J Balvin, Idina Menzel, and Demi Lovato are all leaving Scooter’s management stable SB Projects. We recap his career history, explore several of his public controversies with high-profile clients, and look at all the theories about why the Scooter Braun empire appears to be crumbling from the inside.
Timestamps:
00:39 Only Murders In The Building season 3 recap
04:48 Shelter recap
13:55 Travis Barker unfollows Jaden Hossler amid rumoured rift
19:56 Tana Mongeau & Bryce Hall feud
30:35 Kylie Jenner planning to launch a ‘quiet luxury’ brand
33:03 The career & controversies of Scooter Braun: Hollywood’s most notorious talent manager
34:01 Who is Scooter Braun?
34:49 How Scooter became Hollywood’s most notorious talent manager
46:48 Kanye West vs. Scooter Braun
48:28 Ariana Grande & Scooter Braun
58:00 Justin Bieber & Scooter Braun
1:06:30 Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun
1:15:23 Why is everyone allegedly leaving Scooter Braun?
1:23:35 Theories & our opinions
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https://centennialworld.com/travis-barker-unfollows-jaden-hossler-rift/
https://centennialworld.com/tana-mongeau-bryce-hall-friendship-feud-breakdown/
https://pagesix.com/2023/08/26/inside-kylie-jenner-kim-kardashians-big-fashion-face-off
https://www.businessinsider.com/scooter-braun-profile-manager-bieber-ariana-grande-kanye-taylor-swift-2022-2
https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/hollywood/i-cant-be-managed-when-kanye-west-openly-fired-usd-500-million-worth-scooter-braun-for-not-working-full-time-1236825
https://www.businessinsider.com/scooter-braun-profile-manager-bieber-ariana-grande-kanye-taylor-swift-2022-2
https://www.tiktok.com/@arianagrande/video/7271626069361315114?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=6899384367418131969
https://twitter.com/velvetsqueendom/status/884630079028031488
https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a24166207/ariana-grande-manager-scooter-braun-shitty-boyfriend-impact/
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/ariana-grande-had-it-with-scooter-braun-before-briefly-firing-him/
https://genius.com/Ariana-grande-jasons-song-gave-it-away-lyrics
https://variety.com/2018/biz/news/scooter-braun-fired-by-ariana-grande-justin-bieber-kanye-west-1202990231/
https://twitter.com/YearWithoutRayn/status/1324987210853195776?s=20
https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/ariana-grande-ghostin-mac-miller-pete-davidson-song-meaning-explained-2459226
https://www.billboard.com/pro/ariana-grande-leaves-scooter-braun-management/
https://www.tmz.com/2016/07/29/justin-bieber-republican-event-performance-offer/?adid=external_site_spinmedia
https://puck.news/justin-bieber-and-scooter-braun-havent-talked-in-months/
https://www.billboard.com/pro/justin-bieber-manager-scooter-braun-years-left-contract/
https://taylorswift.tumblr.com/post/185958366550/for-years-i-asked-pleaded-for-a-chance-to-own-my
https://www.tumblr.com/taylorswift/189068976205/dont-know-what-else-to-do?source=embed#notes-189068976205
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a29807801/taylor-swift-scooter-braun-scott-borchetta-tyrannical-control-amas-netflix-doc/
https://variety.com/2023/music/news/scooter-braun-justin-bieber-ariana-grande-management-1235702184/
https://twitter.com/scooterbraun/status/1694054822281125962
In this week’s episode, we explore fandom culture from an angle we haven’t looked at before – the fan-to-”famous fan” pipeline (46:48). While “famous fans” are definitely not a new phenomenon, it’s a growing one over the past few years as virality becomes easier to obtain. We look at some recent examples of “famous fans”— like Johnny Silvestri, Ashley Leechin, Adam McIntyre, and Paige Neimann— and what this says about fan culture online, including the traits of fan communities that make it easier for individuals to rise through the ranks and become celebrities/objects of the fan culture themselves.
Timestamps:
06:04 Talk to Me recap with SPOILERS!
08:57 The Summer I Turned Pretty recap
11:05 Gran Turismo recap
20:12 Madeline Argy apologises for joke TikTok about wanting to live in a “sundown town”
27:07 TikTok Singer Rodger Cleye accused of preying on 19-year old aspiring singer Olivia McCraw
43:48 Trisha Paytas apologises to Addison Rae and Charli D’Amelio & Dixie D’Amelio for publicly dragging them in years past
46:56 From Johnny Silvestri to Ashley Leechin: The Evolution of Superfans to “Famous Fans”
48:10 what is a "famous fan"?
48:30 Three ways that fans become "famous fans"
53:22 Recap of recent Swoop exposé about Colleen Ballinger superfan-to-"famous fan" Johnny Silvestri
57:40 How someone falls down the superfan-to-"famous fan" pipeline
01:05:30 Reasons people become "famous fans"
01:17:40 The consequences of "famous fans"
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https://centennialworld.com/madeline-argy-sundown-town-tiktok-apology/
https://centennialworld.com/rodger-cleye-olivia-mccraw-tiktok-accusations/
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSLp3EJRA/
https://www.thecut.com/2013/04/stalker-sarah-17-only-takes-selfies-with-stars.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/02/magazine/the-hollywood-fast-life-of-stalker-sarah.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celebrity_worship_syndrome
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In this week's episode, we discuss how social media has influenced how pre-teens perform age alongside internet culture expert and columnist for The Washington Post, Taylor Lorenz! (49:45)
As tweens, teens, and adults interact on social media platforms together and the digital space becomes increasingly difficult to moderate, tween-specific content seems to have fallen through the cracks. From young girls incorporating anti-aging products in their skin-care routines to sharing revealing pictures of themselves online, the lack of "age-appropriate" content has seemingly led to many young people wanting to appear older than they are. And while this isn’t necessarily a new phenomenon, social media has definitely intensified the desire to grow up quickly.
Timestamps:
8:04 Red, White & Royal Blue recap
16:45 Alix Earle & Madeline Argy join Alex Cooper’s newly announced ‘Unwell’ network
23:40 Jaclyn Hill announces closure of brands, Koze and Jacyln Roxanne
34:51 Kai Cenat says he’s “beyond disappointed” after New York City giveaway event turned into a riot
40:19 Viral child influencer Lil Tay confirms she’s alive amid death reports
46:11 Bobbi Althoff removes viral Drake interview amid rumoured rift
49:45 How social media destroyed the tween experience (with Taylor Lorenz)
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https://www.vulture.com/2019/11/a-serious-conversation-about-the-knight-before-christmas.html
https://centennialworld.com/alix-earle-podcast-alex-cooper-unwell-network/
https://centennialworld.com/jaclyn-hill-announces-closure-of-jewelry-leisure-wear-brands-koze-jaclyn-roxanne/
https://centennialworld.com/what-kai-cenats-meet-up-gone-wrong-says-about-creator-organised-events/
https://centennialworld.com/scrolling-tiktok-oppenheimer-movie-theatre-why/
https://centennialworld.com/bobbi-althoff-removes-viral-drake-interview-amid-rumoured-rift/
https://www.curbed.com/2023/08/kai-cenat-giveaway-vlogger-youtuber-rapper.html
https://passionfru.it/lil-tay-death-hoax-7688/
https://www.vox.com/culture/2023/8/10/23827421/lil-tay-death-hoax
https://centennialworld.com/how-social-media-is-destroying-the-tween-experience/
https://www.healthline.com/health/understanding-tweens-a-transformative-age
https://childmind.org/bio/juliann-garey/
https://www.vice.com/en/article/7k875y/teen-magazine-nostalgia-y2k-girls-advice
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/could-the-teen-magazine-rise-again/
https://www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/58382/1/the-death-of-teen-girl-culture-women
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In this week's episode, we deep dive into the career of Gwen The Milkmaid, formerly known as GwenGwiz. We aim to explore how a bisexual ASMR YouTuber and OnlyFans creator becomes a conservative tradwife TikToker in just a few short years. We first look into her sharp pivot as a creator and her journey down the alt-right pipeline. We then finish by sharing our opinions on if we think she is cosplaying as a tradwife for views and money, or if she has genuinely flipped on her previous progressive beliefs.
Timestamps:
14:02 Secret invasion recap
16:22 Abbott Elementary recap
27:44 Alix Earle accused of cheating on Braxton Berrios with the DKNY Heir - Sebastian de Felice
38:38 Stassie Karanikolaou & Jaden Hossler hard launch their reunion
41:35 Brianna Chickenfry addresses dating rumours with country singer Zach Bryan
44:23 Ice Spice has come under fire for casting a teenage TikToker Aya Tanjali in ‘Deli’ music video
51:05 BookTok creator Kierra Lewis faces backlash for her tendency to sexualise Seattle Kraken hockey players
1:02:00 Gwen The Milkmaid deep dive
1:05:00 Who is Gwen?
1:06:50 What is a tradwife?
1:08:14 GwenGwiz ASMR era
1:12:29 GwenGwiz to Growing With Gwen
1:13:38 What is 'crunchy'?
1:21:30 Gwen's OnlyFans career
1:23:33 Gwen The Milkmaid era
1:26:42 Why some fans think she is faking this transformation
1:28:08 Our opinions - is she for real?
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https://centennialworld.com/alix-earle-responds-backlash-kissing-17-year-old-sebastian-de-felice/
https://centennialworld.com/stassie-karanikolaou-jaden-hossler-back-together/
https://centennialworld.com/brianna-lapaglia-brianna-chickenfry-zach-bryan-dating/
https://centennialworld.com/ice-spice-under-fire-casting-teenage-tiktoker-aya-tanjali-deli-music-video/
https://centennialworld.com/kierra-lewis-seattle-kraken-wennbergs-booktok-unexpected-ice-hockey-controversy/
https://centennialworld.com/gwen-the-milkmaid-tiktok-asmr-youtuber-gwengwiz-tradwife-influencer-onlyfans-gwen-swinarton/
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/01/opinion/sunday/tradwives-women-alt-right.html
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In this week's episode, we dive into the controversial Vanity Fair article that claims the "Miranda Sings/Colleen Ballinger scandal went off the rails." We first recap the article, including what the journalist left out (a lot) and why many are calling this a "hit piece" against Colleen Ballinger's most notable accuser, Adam McIntyre. We then look at Adam's response to the article and share our own opinions on why Vanity Fair would publish an article that was so poorly researched.
Timestamps:
5:25 Mayfair Witches recap
12:09 Don't Worry Darling recap
14:50 BARBIE movie recap
35:13 FaZe Rain calls Grace Van Dien an “industry plant” recruited by FaZe Clan to appease sponsors
39:47 Meredith Duxbury collaborates with Morphe on a limited edition makeup collection
44:37 Dixie D’Amelio is rumoured to be dating hockey player Trevor Zegras
48:12 Tana Mongeau sparks feud with model Duda Castro after sliding into her boyfriend’s DMs
53:39 Vanity Fair "Goes Off The Rails" Defending Miranda Sings
54:16 Article recap & why it's been received so poorly
1:04:28 Adam McIntyre's response
1:14:46 Our opinions on the article
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https://centennialworld.com/meredith-duxbury-morphe-collection/
https://centennialworld.com/is-dixie-damelio-dating-ice-hockey-player-trevor-zegras/
https://centennialworld.com/tana-mongeau-duda-castro-jon-dretto-a-breakdown-of-the-feud-dividing-tiktok/
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/07/miranda-sings-colleen-ballinger-explained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U-h7ZtEA-I
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In this week's episode, we explore how TikTok is affecting the dating landscape for Gen Z, including the rise of therapy speak and the concepts of the delulu girl and situationships. To add some expert context to this conversation, we brought on Lucille McCart, APAC Communications Director for Bumble, to speak with us.
Timestamps:
20:57 Tana Mongeau confirms falling out with former best friend Ashly Schwan over ex-boyfriend
24:04 James Charles covers Cosmo for controversial new profile
26:40 TikTok mom, Maia Knight, accused of pretending to be single parent for clout
36:26 Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods have been spotted out to dinner, sparking speculation the pair have reconciled
39:29 Twitter splits ad revenue with verified creators
43:47 Fenty Beauty drops first to market shade-matching foundation filter on TikTok
48:00 Ariana Grande has allegedly split from husband of two years, Dalton Gomez
50:11 Delulu Girls, Situationships & Therapy Speak: How TikTok Impacts Gen Z Dating
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https://centennialworld.com/tana-mongeau-ashly-schwan-drama-joey-joy-exboyfriend-hookup-mindy/
https://centennialworld.com/maia-knight-controversy-tiktok-mom-accused-of-pretending-to-be-a-single-parent-for-clout/
https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/13/twitter-starts-sharing-ad-revenue-with-verified-creators/#:~:text=Twitter%20is%20now%20paying%20creators,months%20are%20eligible%20to%20join.
https://www.vox.com/technology/2023/7/14/23794456/elon-musk-ad-revenue-share-creator-twitter-users
https://hypebae.com/2023/7/rihanna-fenty-beauty-pro-filtr-shade-matching-filter-tik-tok
https://www.tmz.com/2023/07/17/ariana-grande-dalton-gomez-separated-divorce-ring-seperated/
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In this week’s episode, we dive into Meta’s new app, Threads. We first cover what Threads is and why it was introduced before looking at how people are using the app, why Gen Z isn't totally into it yet and why we're sure Threads won't dethrone Twitter.
Timestamps:
0:43 Insidious Red Door recap
3:10 Yellowjackets recap with spoilers !!
6:22 Indiana Jones recap
8:10 XO Kitty recap
13:00 Colleen Ballinger's legal team claims Single Ladies dance was not in Blackface
20:40 Ashley Gavin comes under fire for telling a fan at her show to go kill herself
37:03 Dominic Fike confirms split from Hunter Schafer
40:25 The FDA has been called to investigate Logan Paul’s energy drink over concerns about the high caffeine content
45:00 Why Threads won't dethrone Twitter
45:53 What is Threads?
49:03 Why Zuck launched Threads
50:51 Threads stats in first five days & Elon Musk's response
53:28 Why people like it
1:00 Why people don’t like it
1:11 Why Threads does not have the Gen Z tick of approval
1:17 Will Threads dethrone Twitter?
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https://centennialworld.com/ashley-gavin-controversy-olivia-neely-crowd-work-tiktok-apology-response/
https://centennialworld.com/dominic-fike-confirms-split-with-euphoria-co-star-hunter-schafer/
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna93297
https://www.vox.com/technology/2023/7/5/23785140/threads-instagram-meta-twitter-killer-mark-zuckerberg-elon-musk
https://thetab.com/uk/2023/07/06/threads-first-impressions/
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/jul/06/meta-launches-twitter-rival-threads-in-100-countries
https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/7/23787334/instagram-threads-news-politics-adam-mosseri-meta-facebook
In this week’s episode, we are bringing you a Colleen Ballinger scandal update! We first break down her response video/song that dropped last week and some key responses to her video from fans, fellow creators, and even her ex-husband. We then explore the new allegations against Colleen brought forward by April Quioh, the former Writers’ Assistant/Showrunner’s Assistant/Writers’ PA on Haters Back Off, and finish by diving into Trisha Paytas' new video addressing Colleen.
Timestamps:
4:06 Run Rabbit Run recap
5:45 Last Night in Soho recap
8:30 XO Kitty recap
12:55 Nessa Barrett reveals she was engaged to Jaden Hossler
16:50 TikTok users theorise that Olivia Rodrigo’s new song 'vampire' is about Taylor Swift
22:40 The Idol accused of faking reviews
28:32 Dylan Mulvaney says Bud Light never reached out to her after transphobic backlash
33:30 The Toxic Gossip Train: Colleen Ballinger responds
36:08 Colleen’s video
49:19 The general response
59:00 Joshua Evans responds
1:00:00 Adam McIntyre responds ft. ukulele
1:04:00 Assistant on Haters Back Off publishes Substack claiming Colleen was narcissistic, obsessed with adding references to incest into the script, and often made racist microaggressions
1:13:45 Trisha Paytas speaks out against Colleen sending her OnlyFans content to young fans
1:22:15 Where does Colleen go from here?
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https://centennialworld.com/nessa-barrett-reveals-engaged-jaden-hossle-zach-sang-show-lie-music-video-ring/
https://centennialworld.com/popular-theories-olivia-rodrig-song-vampire-adam-faze-zack-bia-taylor-swift/
https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/the-idol-hbo-reviews-the-weeknd-lily-rose-depp-1234782325/
https://www.insider.com/the-idol-season-2-renewal-everything-we-know-2023-6
https://centennialworld.com/dylan-mulvaney-returns-to-tiktok-after-partnerships-nike-bud-light-backlash/
https://centennialworld.com/colleen-ballinger-addresses-grooming-predator-allegations-singing-video/
https://www.apologizetome.com/p/on-cancel-culture-accountability
https://www.garbageday.email/
https://embedded.substack.com/
In this week’s episode, we’re bringing you a very important deep dive into influencer and author Caroline Calloway. This episode was inspired by renewed discourse about Caroline as she recently released a self-published “memoir” 'Scammer' which has taken the internet by storm. We first break down who Caroline Calloway is and why she’s internet famous before exploring her relationship with writer Natalie Beach– a relationship that catapulted Caroline’s name into the mainstream for better or worse. We finish by covering the reviews of her book and what might be next for her.
12:42 And Just Like That recap
14:55 Glamorous recap
21:50 Secret Invasion recap
27:19 TikTok influencers face backlash for attending a Shein brand trip to China
36:42 MrBeast lies(?) about almost being on the OceanGate submarine
40:33 Are Josh Richards & Gabi Moura dating?
43:20 Selena Gomez unfollows several major celebrities on Instagram
45:58 Sophia Culpo seemingly confirms Braxton Berrios affair with Alix Earle
46:43 Is Caroline Calloway actually a scammer?
48:53 Who is Caroline Calloway?
52:37 How/why is she famous
1:04:53 Caroline Calloway & Natalie Beach
1:14:26 Caroline’s life post-cancellation
1:17:58 Scammer
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Resources:
Engine Failure: Does It Matter If People "Sexualize" F1 Drivers?
https://open.substack.com/pub/amyodell/p/pharrell-for-louis-vuitton-is-the?r=u4a9c&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
https://centennialworld.com/shein-influencer-trip-why-creators-continue-to-support-controversial-brands/
https://twitter.com/MrBeast/status/1672952297163218946
https://centennialworld.com/is-josh-richards-dating-gabriela-moura/
https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a44334318/selena-gomez-unfollows-zayn-malik-june-2023/
https://www.pajiba.com/celebrities_are_better_than_you/the-fathomless-mediocrity-of-caroline-calloway.php
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NrHKlmtgCZIBEaVUh9sIK
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wp4poUAAKXtChFopH4OMg
https://www.thecut.com/2019/09/the-story-of-caroline-calloway-and-her-ghostwriter-natalie.html
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2023/05/caroline-calloway-scammer-interview
https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2023/06/22/caroline-calloway-scammer-adult-drama-natalie-beach-review/
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/apr/28/caroline-calloway-survived-being-cancelled
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-the-influencer-with-caroline-calloway/id1350320411?i=1000618226680
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/caroline-calloway-scammer-interview-review-1234769602/
https://www.stylist.co.uk/books/caroline-calloway-scammer-book-review/797535
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In this week’s episode, we dive into the rise in "anti-woke" influencers. We first explore how and why there's been a recent uptick in "anti-woke" personalities online and how Trump's presidency played a major role in setting the stage for catapulting these influencers into the mainstream. We then look at how they make money, how their business model differs from the more "traditional" scams we see from influencers, and finally, we will look at why scammers/grifters are so prevalent in the influencer space.
Timestamps:
11:24 Colleen Ballinger update
20:40 Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker announce pregnancy
26:03 MrBeast steps back from MrBeast Burgers raising concerns about quality control
31:06 The rise of “anti-woke” influencers
32:00 Recap of the Pearl Davis interview on H3
46:46 Donald Trump, populism & the pandemic: Why "anti-woke" influencers have become so popular
55:04 Why "anti-woke" works so well for vitality
1:01 How do these influencers make money?
1:09:21 Why does influencing lend itself so well to drifting?
Resources:
https://centennialworld.com/noitsbecks-miranda-sings-fart-stunt-yoga-challenge-becky-colleen-ballinger-violating-minor-fan/
https://centennialworld.com/mrbeast-burgers-steps-back-burgers-concerns-quality-control/
https://centennialworld.com/ethan-klein-pearl-davis-justpearlythings-debate-interview-grifter/
https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/why-destiny-considered-controversial-personality-exploring-former-twitch-streamer-s-career
https://www.vox.com/money/23755227/target-bud-light-pride-conservative-boycott-anti-woke-lgbt
https://www.campaignasia.com/article/wokeness-woes-will-the-anti-woke-wave-reach-asia/484735
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/01634437221117490
https://www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/55393/1/bbls-mlms-nfts-social-media-influencer-scam-economy-symeon-brown
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/06/06/trump-desantis-war-woke/
https://www.jstor.org/stable/43948377
https://theconversation.com/how-donald-trumps-populist-narrative-led-directly-to-the-assault-on-the-us-capitol-153277
https://www.vox.com/2023/5/22/23732777/fox-news-trans-bud-light-employee-handbook
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In this week’s episode, we dive into the impending demise of Twitch. While this is not necessarily our conclusion or opinion, the internet has erupted with discourse over the past few months about how Twitch is destroying itself from the inside out. We explore Twitch's estimated costs and revenue model, the declining creator and user experiences, and how two of the platform's biggest competitors could make Twitch obsolete in a number of years.
Timestamps:
3:10 Shiny Happy People recap
7:31 Based on a True Story recap
9:30 Spider-Man: Across the Spider Verse
11:03 Summer House reunion recap
17:10 Colleen Ballinger scandal updates
27:44 Jaclyn Hill responds to Marlena Stell’s accusations about lipstick gate
31:35 Reddit is going “dark” to protest the company's changes to its API costs
39:52 The collapse of Twitch
40:52 Twitch backtracks on branded content guidelines after creators speak out
51:47 Twitch vs. streamers
59:50 Twitch financial breakdown
1:02:15 How Twitch makes money
1:07:45 Kitch as a competitor
1:12:17 YouTube streaming as a competitor
Resources:
https://twitter.com/yoottieburner/status/1667933595481305088
https://twitter.com/getwellsoon_93/status/1668062665569193984
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4YgpTezxFI&ab_channel=PaigeChristie
https://centennialworld.com/jaclyn-hill-responds-marlena-stell-lipstick-gate-accusations-the-sesh-podcast/
https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/8/23754780/reddit-api-updates-changes-news-announcements
https://www.reddit.com/r/apolloapp/comments/13ws4w3/had_a_call_with_reddit_to_discuss_pricing_bad/
https://reddark.untone.uk/
https://centennialworld.com/twitch-backtracks-branded-content-guidelines-backlash-streamers/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFctfey0EEE&ab_channel=AsmongoldTV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAFJ6YbVPPk&ab_channel=PatrickCc%3A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOfmWFr_sm4&ab_channel=DevinNash
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcFVuO1RlhM&ab_channel=DevinNash
Melanie's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@yourinternetbigsis
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In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the career and controversies of mega-YouTuber Colleen Ballinger. This episode was inspired by a new exposé by creator and former Colleen Ballinger fan, KodeeRants. We first cover who Colleen is and how her career got started. We then dive into the various scandals she's been involved in from an alleged philanthropy scam to sending a 13-year-old fan lingerie while she was 30 years old. We finish by exploring the toxicity that Colleen has fostered within her young fandom through alleged manipulation and inappropriate relationships with minors.
Timestamps:
2:40 Summer House recap
14:53 Mrs. Harris goes to Paris
16:12 Air recap
25:30 Jaden Hossler is seeking mental health treatment following his tour
29:25 YouTubers Dallin and Bella Lambert have opened up about falling victim to an adoption scam through Instagram
38:47 Morphe’s parent company says Jaclyn Cosmetics is not a priority moving forward
43:43 The many scandals of Collen Ballinger
44:17 Who is Colleen Ballinger?
47:21 Colleen's cheating scandal
49:37 Colleen's possible philanthropy scam
55:14 Colleen's controversial decision to launch a podcast Trisha Paytas
59:14 The Adam McIntyre situation
1:08:00 KodeeRants exposes Colleen's toxic fanbase & validates Adam's story
1:24:30 Adam McIntyre responds to KodeeRants video
Resources:
https://centennialworld.com/jaden-hossler-jxdn-mental-health-treatment-following-tour/
https://centennialworld.com/della-vlogs-dallin-bella-lambert-adoption-scam-explained/
https://sports.yahoo.com/morphe-wants-become-product-first-194117460.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=969KK_Kj38A&ab_channel=AdamMcIntyre
https://www.insider.com/colleen-ballinger-miranda-sings-teen-adam-mcintyre-lingerie-2020-4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5AsmKUSaQg&ab_channel=ColleenVlogs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp88741wI4A&t=484s&ab_channel=PaigeChristie
https://centennialworld.com/are-trisha-paytas-colleen-ballinger-starting-a-podcast/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbsi78J7ejg&ab_channel=kodeerants
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In this week’s episode, we review the highly-anticipated Bama Rush documentary. We first cover the premise of the documentary, why it was made, and what audiences were led to believe it would explore vs. what the documentary actually explored. We also dive into The Machine as well as the misogyny, sexual assault, and history of racism at the Univeristy of Alabama that the documentary failed to cover. And of course, we share all of our honest opinions.
Timestamps:
14:07 Airbnb comes to the rescue for Alix Earle while travelling in Europe
20:57 Taylor Swift announces Karma remix featuring Ice Spice - fans are convinced its an attempt to deflect from Matty Healy backlash
28:39 Grace Van Dien claps back at FaZe Rain criticism over her joining FaZe Clan
41:00 Bama Rush
41:30 What is Bama Rush?
45:25 Why are people so obsessed with Bama Rush?
49:00 What did we think it would explore?
51:30 Exploring the misogyny, sexism & sexual assault at Bama
1:04:00 Exploring the history of racism at Bama
1:16:00 The Machine
Resources:
https://www.businessinsider.com/airbnb-saves-day-alix-earle-with-italian-villa-after-scam-2023-5
https://www.thefader.com/2023/05/24/taylor-swift-announces-karma-remix-featuring-ice-spice-more-lana-on-snow-on-the-beach
https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2023/05/25/taylor-swift-ice-spice-matty-healy-karma/
https://centennialworld.com/grace-van-dien-faze-rain-joining-faze-clan-drama/
https://centennialworld.com/alabama-rush-tiktok-capitalized-decades-classism-racism-sexism-dark-side-of-greek-life/
https://centennialworld.com/university-of-alabama-crimsonette-tryouts-tiktok-bama-rush/
https://centennialworld.com/alabama-rush-tok-is-back-how-this-trend-continues-to-amplify-exclusion-in-greek-life/
https://time.com/6282026/bama-rush-documentary-the-machine/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=rss-campaign&utm_term=_&linkId=216105070
https://thecrimsonwhite.com/55498/opinion/the-university-must-acknowledge-its-history-of-racism/
https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/news/a10379/revolution-on-sorority-row-september-2014/
https://www.salon.com/1999/03/20/19feature/
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In this week’s episode, we dive into a controversy sweeping fashion TikTok that has the industry up in arms over consumers’ entitlement over being able to purchase anything they want at an affordable price. It all kicked off when NYC-based fashion designer Rachel Ellenbogen went viral on TikTok this week after sharing a beaded embroidery design she turned into a small purse. According to Rachel’s video, she spent between 15-17 hours designing and creating the purse. She listed it for sale at $990 USD based on the price of materials and her labour involved. Despite receiving a lot of love for her creation, her comment section has also been flooded with complaints about the “high” price of the purse, with some calling it an “injustice” to charge that much money for a purse amid a cost of living crisis. Others claim they could buy a similar style of purse from fast fashion retailers for much less. This has sparked intense debate over TikTok's fast fashion culture, consumer entitlement, and how little we really understand about art.
Timestamps:
00:20 The Little Mermaid live-action remake recap
03:37 VPR finale recap
16:33 Antman & The Wasp: Quantumania recap
20:35 Selling Sunset season 6 recap
21:30 White Men Can’t Jump recap
24:45 Alix Earle allegedly dating Miami Dolphins player Braxton Berrios, ex-girlfriend Sophia Culpo speaks out
29:22 iDubbbz apologises to Tana Mongeau and wider YouTube audience for his past content
37:00 Brittany Broski’s new podcast sparks speculation about fall out from former co-host Sarah Schauer
42:12 Gen Z & TikTok's Fast Fashion Crisis
Resources:
https://centennialworld.com/is-alix-earle-dating-miami-dolphins-player-braxton-berrios-sophia-culpo/
https://centennialworld.com/idubbbz-apologize-tana-mongeau-content-cop-racial-slur-video-cruel-content/
https://centennialworld.com/brittany-broskis-new-podcast-fallout-sarah-schauer/
https://centennialworld.com/fashion-tiktok-viral-rachel-ellenbogen-face-purse-woman-handmade-price/
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/03/ultra-fast-fashion-is-eating-the-world/617794/
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22555723/tiktok-viral-products-cerave-sky-high-mascara-amazon-leggings
https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-fast-fashion-cheap-clothes-tiktok-live-shopping-addiction-2023-5
https://newsroom.thredup.com/gen-z-fast-fashion-report
https://www.shu.ac.uk/news/all-articles/latest-news/fast-fashion
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In this week's episode, we dive into CarynAI, the first "AI chatbot girlfriend" inspired by a content creator, Caryn Marjorie. We first give background on Caryn Marjorie and the tech company, Forever Voices, that helped bring her AI to life. We then dive into how CarynAI works and explore the ethical implications of AI chatbots based on real-life influencers. We also give our opinions on why people would be interested in building a relationship with AI influencers and how this might impact the parasocial relationships we have with creators moving forward.
Timestamps:
17:30 MrBeast is in the process of purchasing an entire neighbourhood for his employees to live in
24:53 Fans convinced that Kim Kardashian is helping soft-launch Khloe & Tristan Thompson back into the public as a couple
29:00 Breaking down TikTok tattoo-gate
38:16 Caryn AI & AI-generated influencers
38:37 Who is Caryn?
39:15 What is Forever Voices
41:07 What is CarynAI & what are its ethical implications?
45:50 How does CarynAI differ from virtual influencers?
46:43 How CarynAI works
49:00 Why do we think people are into this?
59:00 How AI influencers might impact parasocial relationships
Resources:
https://nypost.com/2023/05/08/mrbeast-has-slowly-bought-up-a-north-carolina-neighborhood/
https://www.thecut.com/2023/05/kim-kardashian-tristan-thompson-lakers-playoffs.html
https://www.iheartmess.com/p/kim-kardashian-is-a-nerd
https://www.tiktok.com/@running_mom_of_boys
https://centennialworld.com/meet-caryn-ai-an-ai-powered-girlfriend-created-by-snapchat-influencer-caryn-marjorie/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/05/13/caryn-ai-technology-gpt-4/
https://twitter.com/BEASTMODE/status/1638911717341011971
https://twitter.com/cutiecaryn/status/1653310832921530370?s=20
https://twitter.com/omooretweets/status/1657452659920580608/
https://decrypt.co/139633/snapchat-star-caryn-marjorie-ai-girlfriend-carynai
https://twitter.com/cutiecaryn/status/1653543015674421248?s=20
https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattklein/2020/11/17/the-problematic-fakery-of-lil-miquela-explained-an-exploration-of-virtual-influencers-and-realness/?sh=60f4c221b8df
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In this week's episode, we dive the latest Tarte Cosmetics brand trip dramas (again) before diving into TikTok's reaction to influencers like Alix Earle and Xandra Pohl attending the F1 Miami Grand Prix this weekend. We look at how these controversies are related and explore how and why fans have reacted differently to each of these dramas.
Timestamps:
6:43 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 recap
14:35 Bama Rush trailer recap
21:28 Breakdown of the Ken Waks "Smiley Face Killer" TikTok drama
35:13 Influencers accuse Tarte of unequal treatment on Tarte Island brand trip
38:19 Influencer Bria Jones claims Tarte intentionally excluded her from race day on F1 Miami Grand Prix brand trip
40:40 Maureen Kelly, founder & CEO of Tarte, addresses both Tarte Island & Bria Jones controversies
44:53 Why Tarte is being accused of treating creators of colour poorly
54:00 F1 fans criticise influencers for attending F1 Miami Grand Prix
Resources:
https://variety.com/2023/film/news/bama-rush-doc-trailer-tiktok-max-premiere-date-1235603466/
https://www.tiktok.com/@ken?lang=en
https://www.tiktok.com/@meredithmlynch?lang=en
https://centennialworld.com/tarte-island-unequal-treatment-influencer-brand-trip-tarte-cosmetics/
https://centennialworld.com/tarte-cosmetics-brand-trip-f1-miami-bria-jones-tiktok/
https://www.thecut.com/2023/03/formula-1-racing-fangirls.html
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In this week’s episode, we bring you our inaugural Met Gala recap with a side of Karl Lagerfeld deep dive. We first recap all the rumours leading up to the Met Gala before sharing our opinions on the best looks from this year's carpet. Then we dive into the backlash around this year’s theme, including a look into the late designer’s most controversial moments of his career.
Timestamps:
13:15 Jury Duty recap
15:50 Shrinking recap
17:55 The Diplomat recap
18:50 Matildas Women's Soccer Team documentary series recap
29:06 Meghan Trainor addresses controversial podcast episode with Trisha Paytas
34:24 Jaclyn Hill marries longtime boyfriend Jordan Torrey
38:39 Journalists and celebrities are flocking to a new social app, Bluesky
46:22 Met Gala 2023: Karl Lagerfeld’s problematic history & red carpet recap
41:11 The Met Gala rumours & Karl Lagerfeld theme
51:09 Met Gala red carpet recap & opinions
1:13:00 Breakdown of Karl Lagerfeld's most problematic and controversial moments
Resources:
https://centennialworld.com/meghan-trainor-faces-backlash-podcast-episode-trisha-paytas-teachers/
https://centennialworld.com/jaclyn-hill-marries-youtube-home-chef-jordan-farnum/
https://centennialworld.com/what-is-bluesky-different-from-twitter/
https://blueskyweb.xyz/blog/4-13-2023-moderation
https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/29/this-week-in-apps-users-pan-snapchats-ai-bluesky-has-a-moment-apple-wins-antitrust-appeal/
https://www.vogue.com/article/everything-to-know-met-gala-guide-2023
https://time.com/6275632/why-the-met-galas-karl-lagerfeld-theme-is-controversial/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/05/01/karl-lagerfeld-met-gala/
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In this week’s episode, we’re bringing you a massive deep dive into the career and controversies of James Charles. This episode was inspired by the YouTuber’s announcement this week about the launch of his own beauty brand, Painted. This announcement garnered little buzz in the digital world (it actually took me 9 full hours to discover he even made this announcement because so few people were talking about it) and has left MANY to wonder– who will buy James Charles’ makeup brand?
Timestamps:
16:27 Netflix BEEF recap (with spoilers!)
26:10 Ariana Grande addresses concerns about her weight loss on TikTok
29:42 Shari Franke, the daughter of OG YouTube vlogging family 8 Passengers, opens up about ex-communicating from family
37:36 Alix Earle faces backlash for “hanging out” with the Vlog Squad at Coachella
41:38 Loren Gray exposes influencers for pretending to attend Coachella
49:35 The career & controversies of James Charles
52:10 The history of the second-wave beauty community
56:17 James' early YouTube career
59:28 The beginning of the end of the YouTube beauty community
1:02:00 BYE SISTER era
1:19:00 The fall of James 2.0: Grooming allegations & sexting minors
1:29:00 The aftermath
1:31:00 Who will buy James Charles' beauty brand?
Resources:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/beef-star-david-choe-slammed-podcast-detailing-rapey-behavior-resurfac-rcna79809
https://centennialworld.com/ariana-grande-addresses-weight-loss-body-concerns/
https://centennialworld.com/8-passengers-daughter-opens-up-about-ex-communicating-from-mother-ruby-franke-growing-up-on-youtube/
https://centennialworld.com/does-it-matter-if-influencers-are-faking-coachella-content/
https://centennialworld.com/james-charles-scandal-timeline-beauty-community-drama/
https://centennialworld.com/james-charles-makeup-brand-painted/
https://www.statista.com/statistics/294655/youtube-monthly-beauty-content-views/
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a27484210/james-charles-tati-westbrook-youtube-drama-timeline/
https://centennialworld.com/jeffree-star-blames-tati-westbook-for-james-charles-drama/
https://centennialworld.com/james-charles-grooming-sexting-nude-photos-16-year-old-fan-isaiyah-allegations/
https://centennialworld.com/zach-hsieh-replacing-james-charles-host-instant-influencer/
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In this week’s episode, we’re diving into all things Barbie movie! We first discuss all the hidden Easter eggs throughout the newly-released trailer that are giving us major hints as to what the movie will be about and then get into the trailer’s reception across social media (especially men's reception lol). And of course, we will also be discussing those now-infamous Barbie memes.
Timestamps:
17:07 Snoop Dogg has resigned from FaZe Clan one year after joining board of directors
20:16 MrBeast’s co-host and best friend Chris Tyson has shared his HRT journey
24:28 Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn have reportedly broken up
36:25 Victoria’s Secret recruits Alix Earle for festival campaign
43:40 Kylie Jenner & Timothee Chalamet are dating???
46:34 All things Barbie movie!
47:00 What we know about the Barbie movie
51:13 Trailer breakdown and Easter eggs
1:02 Men’s reception to the film
1:06 Why is everyone already so obsessed with the Barbie movie?
Resources:
https://centennialbeauty.com/snoop-dogg-resigns-from-faze-clan-board-of-directors-amid-organisations-financial-struggles/
https://centennialbeauty.com/mrbeast-co-host-chris-tyson-discloses-gender-affirming-hrt-journey/
https://www.etonline.com/taylor-swift-and-joe-alwyn-break-up-after-six-years-of-dating-exclusive-202408
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS8t35J9P/
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS8t3xnn3/
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS8t3k1tw/
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS8t3PsKA/
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS8t3UxYh/
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In this week's episode, we explore the recent buzz around ByteDance's new app, Lemon8. We cover what the app does, why it's being talked about so much, and share our opinions on why you shouldn't feel the pressure to download it. We then look at how TikTok's unprecedented success has altered the tech industry’s expectations of growth and success while fostering a culture among users of panic downloading new apps out of fear of missing out on the Next Big Thing.
Timestamps:
15:19 JoJo Siwa calls out ex-girlfriends Katie Mills and Avery Cyrus for clout chasing
21:53 Kelsea Ballerini makes a statement hosting CMT Awards
24:41 The D’Amelios launch a shoe brand
28:45 Dylan Mulvaney’s Bud Light Instagram ad sparks backlash
34:52 What is Lemon8?
37:45 Why are people talking about it?
39:40 Is ByteDance pushing Lemon8 amid possible U.S. TikTok ban?
44:00 How TikTok's success has fostered mass panic over missing out on the Next Big Thing
52:11 Clubhouse case study
55:20 BeReal case study
58:50 What does this mean for the future of Lemon8?
Resources:
https://centennialbeauty.com/jojo-siwa-called-out-katie-mills-tiktok-clout-chasing-love-bombing-ex-girlfriends-avery-cyrus/
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/29/technology/tiktok-lemon8-content-creators.html
https://www.them.us/story/dylan-mulvaney-bud-light-ad-backlash
https://centennialbeauty.com/the-buzz-about-lemon8-how-tiktoks-unprecedented-success-has-led-to-a-culture-of-panic-downloads-dormant-apps/
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/29/technology/tiktok-lemon8-content-creators.html
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In this week’s episode, we’re breaking down the rise and fall of FaZe Clan, one of the world’s most famous esports and gaming lifestyle creator collectives. We first dive into FaZe as a company — who they are, what they do, and their financial history — before getting into the horrible situation they’ve found themselves in now. Because after making history as the first esports team on the Nasdaq, six months later their share price plummeted below $1 and their brand is at risk of losing it all.
Timestamps:
17:20 TikTok CEO gets grilled by US Congress in the most hilarious hearing
29:30 Marc D’Amelio announces his desire to buy TikTok amid potential ban
32:45 Selena Gomez & Hailey Bieber issue statements to fans over recent TikTok drama
36:20 Fans speculate that Stassie Baby & Jaden Hossler have broken up
40:48 The rise & fall of FaZe Clan
42:48 What is FaZe Clan?
48:07 The history of FaZe's financial background
58:09 FaZe goes public and everything starts to go wrong
Resources:
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/the-tiktok-hearings-inspired-little-faith-in-social-media-or-in-congress
https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-hearing-congress-us-privacy-law/
https://centennialbeauty.com/marc-damelio-purchase-tiktok-us-ban/
https://centennialbeauty.com/selena-gomez-hailey-bieber-issue-statements-tiktok-eyebrow-drama-follow-each-other-instagram/
https://centennialbeauty.com/did-stassie-karanikolaou-stassie-baby-jaden-hossler-break-up/
https://centennialbeauty.com/the-rise-fall-of-faze-clan-how-going-public-collapsed-the-worlds-most-famous-gaming-collective/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emAN4ZwYeVs&ab_channel=Jabroney
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In this week's episode, we dive into the reasons why TikTokers, who grew their platforms off being NYC lifestyle influencers, are now mass exiting the city. This week’s conversation is inspired by a recent New York Post article titled Influencers are fleeing NYC in droves — it’s the ‘loneliest place’.
Timestamps:
4:20 Money Shot: The Pornhub Story Netflix documentary recap
14:30 MH370 Netflix documentary recap
21:36 Summer House recap
28:14 Madelyn Cline confirms relationship with Jackson Guthy
33:15 Shawn Mendes denies dating Sabrina Carpenter
35:00 K-Pop star Chaeyoung, a member of K-Pop girl group TWICE, wears a shirt referencing Qanon
42:15 Victoria Paris, Paige Lorenze & TikTok's "Mass Exodus" From NYC
Resources:
https://centennialbeauty.com/madelyn-cline-jackson-guthy/
https://centennialbeauty.com/shawn-mendes-deny-sabrina-carpenter-relationship-rumours/
https://centennialbeauty.com/k-pop-star-chaeyoung-wears-shirt-referencing-american-political-conspiracy-theory/
https://nypost.com/2023/03/09/influencers-are-feeling-nyc-in-droves/
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In this week's episode, we break down the Vanderpump Rules Scandavol drama and share all our controversial opinions on the situation, the backlash, and how the cast members are handling this.
Timestamps:
20:44 Scandoval breakdown
22:44 Who are Tom, Ariana, and Raquel, and what happened this week?
32:54 Our thoughts & opinions
41:21 Reasons that Scandoval blew up more than any other scandal in the Bravo universe
49:38 Oscars recap
58:20 The Kardashians allegedly not invited to the Met Gala this year
1:01 Elyse Myers’ pregnancy sparks discussion about TikTok search bar function
Resources:
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/scaachikoul/vanderpump-rules-tom-sandoval-raquel-leviss-cheating-scandal
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/michelle-yeoh-first-asian-best-actress-oscars-2023-1235348487
https://centennialbeauty.com/elyse-myers-pregnancy-tiktok-search-bar-function/
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In this week’s episode, we’re bringing you a full breakdown of the all drama going on between Selena Gomez, Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner, and Kendall Jenner. We’ll first recap the entire saga from start to finish, how all parties have responded, what fans are saying about the drama, and obviously share our opinions on the situation.
Timestamps:
21:33 Bretman Rock explains why he left the beauty community
24:19 Mormon MomTok creator Taylor Frankie Paul arrested and charged with assault
27:50 Sabrina Carpenter and Shawn Mendes step out together amid backlash
31:45 Selena Gomez, Hailey Bieber & nepo baby bullies: A full breakdown
32:11 How did this drama start?
33:58 Full breakdown of what happened this week
43:20 Kylie Jenner allegedly favorites TikTok video alluding to 2015 conspiracy that Hailey Bieber & friend kept Selena Gomez "away" from Justin Bieber over NYE
45:53 Kylie Jenner's ex-bestie Pia Mia posts TikTok seemingly in support of Selena Gomez
47:00 Fan opinions / our opinions
Resources:
https://centennialbeauty.com/bretman-rock-explains-why-they-left-the-beauty-community/
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/taylor-frankie-paul-mom-influencer-arrested-rcna72185
https://www.insider.com/taylor-frankie-paul-mormon-momtok-swinger-post-divorce-says-struggling-2022-8
https://pagesix.com/2023/02/27/shawn-mendes-sabrina-carpenter-step-out-together-amid-dating-rumors/
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a42386531/selena-gomez-abs-arms-bikini-instagram-photos/
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/stephaniesoteriou/hailey-bieber-kendall-jenner-mean-girls-deleted-tiktok
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjycg7xBpUZ/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1677562637178964&usg=AOvVaw0B20aeOBTmm59iGinE7Gcj
https://centennialbeauty.com/selena-gomez-bella-hadid-kylie-jenner-hailey-bieber-full-breakdown-tiktok-eyebrow-drama/
https://centennialbeauty.com/selena-gomez-defends-taylor-swift-tiktok-comment-resurfaced-video-hailey-bieber-gagging-award-show/
https://centennialbeauty.com/kylie-jenner-allegedly-favourites-tiktok-video-hailey-bieber-kendall-jenner-gigi-hadid-helped-keep-selena-gomez-away-from-justin-bieber-2015-nye/
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a43056236/selena-gomez-comments-tiktok-hailey-bieber-mean-girl/?utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=socialflowFBCOS&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR00lY01DnCQA1HhDlcl-wlvvGj3Xim_WbTkAxQ2QAEJWwdIhIjw8wWCmYU
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In this week’s episode, we explore how TikTok has “ruined” New York Fashion Week a second time due to the platform’s obsession with exposing people, brands, and events. We look at several viral videos from creators who shared their negative experiences at the event and dive into other examples of times when TikTok's culture of over-sharing has led to a real-life impact, for better or for worse.
0:00 Verity recap WITH SPOILERS
19:26 TikTok reveals three major changes to the platform coming soon
21:39 A full breakdown of the Dhar Mann drama between his production company and his actors
26:31 Viral TikTok exposes lack of diversity at Fenty Beauty Super Bowl event in Australia
31:25 Has TikTok ruined NYFW?
32:20 Recap of video by Kate Mackz that kicked off the drama on TikTok
37:21 Should we expect influencers to maintain their public persona at work events?
40:26 Why TikTok is a problem for Fashion Week
47:00 How over-sharing culture is ruining influencer culture and the mystic of other industries
Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cou8iaYN_L4/
https://centennialbeauty.com/actors-for-youtubes-dhar-mann-studios-strike-against-working-conditions-a-full-breakdown/
https://www.tiktok.com/@sirjaida/video/7199869664942394625?_r=1&_t=8Zw9B9onoUz
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS8mnV23r/
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS8mn4uuL/
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS8mnwomA/
https://centennialbeauty.com/social-media-influencing-versus-the-9-5-tiktok-users-want-creators-to-keep-their-day-job/
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/09/is-tiktok-turning-fashion-week-into-pure-chaos
https://www.thecut.com/2022/09/tiktok-helped-people-scam-their-way-into-fashion-week.html
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In this week’s episode, we explore Girl Internet vs Boy Internet and how the short-form video wars have started to expose us all to different sides of the internet that we’d normally never be on. We also look at how Girl Internet heavily influences mainstream culture– a phenomenon that echoes life offline as well.
Timestamps:
15:08 Julia Fox faces backlash for walking in the Alexander Wang fashion show
25:06 Megan Fox & MGK are speculated to have broken up
28:14 Rihanna’s rep confirms pregnancy following Super Bowl halftime show
38:40 ‘Girl Internet’ vs. ‘Boy Internet’ & their impact on mainstream culture
39:00 What is 'Girl Internet' and what is 'Boy Internet'?
42:00 How the short-form video wars are exposing people to polar opposite sides of the internet than they normally exist on
46:13 The benefits of cross-pollinating 'sides of the internet'
53:59 How this cross-pollination can be harmful in women-dominated online spaces
58:18 The impact of 'Girl Internet' on mainstream culture and the economy
Resources:
https://centennialbeauty.com/julia-fox-backlash-alexander-wang-fashion-show-support-comment-response/
https://pagesix.com/2023/02/12/megan-fox-sparks-machine-gun-kelly-breakup-rumors-with-deleted-pics/
https://beccacore.substack.com/p/the-girl-internet-and-the-boy-internet
https://www.insider.com/teenage-girls-influence-popular-culture-2019-11
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://studybreaks.com/thoughts/interests-teenage-girls-invalidated/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1676350226344115&usg=AOvVaw138kRS4KaWLHgsvLZ27l-Y
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In this week's episode, we explore TikTok’s de-influencing trend, how and why it came about, and why we think it’s not genuinely here to stay.
Timestamps:
17:46 Jaden Hossler & Stassie Baby confirm relationship
21:00 Female Twitch streamers speak out against deep fake porn scandal involving their likeness
26:38 Taylor Swift TikTok creator 'No It Is Ashley' allegedly gets scammed into trying to attend the Grammys
34:50 Harry Styles faces backlash for his Album of the Year win at the 2023 Grammys
43:29 Why TikTok's de-influencing trend is not here to stay
Resources:
https://centennialbeauty.com/are-jaden-hossler-stassie-karanikolaou-stassiebaby-dating/
https://thetab.com/uk/2023/02/02/qtcinderella-deepfake-ai-video-drama-explained-atrioc-pokimane-sweet-anita-292909
ttps://www.tiktok.com/@noitisashley13/video/7196742354756177195
https://centennialbeauty.com/tiktok-deinfluencing-trend/
https://time.com/6251346/tik-tok-deinfluencers-reviews/
https://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/the-scene/de-influencing-is-going-viral-what-does-this-mean-for-the-future-of-influencers/3271221/
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2023/02/grammy-award-2023-harry-styles-beyonce-best-album/672959/
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In this week’s episode, we dive into the Mikayla Nogueira mascara-gate drama. We cover Mikayla’s sponsored video that sent TikTok into a frenzy, the backlash she’s been receiving, the beauty community’s response to this scandal, and three different perspectives on the situation– that of creators, consumers, and advertisers.
Timestamps:
11:15 TikTok users claim to find mould in viral Kosas Revealer Concealers
25:18 ChatGPT & what it means for the influencer economy
37:27 MrBeast cops backlash for video “curing” 1000 people of blindness
44:47 Julia Fox apologises for misunderstanding TikTok slang for mascara
50:16 Mikayla Nogueria mascara-gate: Different beauty community, same drama
Resources:
https://centennialbeauty.com/tiktok-users-claim-mold-in-kosas-revealer-concealer/
https://centennialbeauty.com/what-is-chatgpt-how-will-ai-impact-the-influencer-economy/
https://nypost.com/2023/01/27/buzzfeed-stock-surges-on-plan-to-use-chatgpt-parent-openai-to-create-online-content/
https://centennialbeauty.com/mrbeast-backlash-video-curing-blindness-1000-people/
https://centennialbeauty.com/julia-fox-apologises-after-misunderstanding-tiktok-slang-for-mascara/
https://centennialbeauty.com/mikayla-nogueira-accused-wearing-false-eyelashes-loreal-telescopic-lift-mascara-tiktok-review-fake/
https://centennialbeauty.com/jeffree-star-returns-to-review-loreal-mascara-amid-mikayla-nogueira-review-scandal/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G70_yKY2ag&ab_channel=JenLuv
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgfUw-fqPww&ab_channel=SmokeyGlow
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In this week’s episode, we bring you a full recap of the Tarte Cosmetics Dubai influencer trip that has taken over all of our social feeds. First, we recap the entire trip, including who was in attendance and a rough cost breakdown, before diving into why it was so controversial and some of the opinions from both sides of the argument.
Timestamps:
8:27 TikTok confirms that its own employees can decide what goes viral
17:06 TikTok’s ‘scar girl’ celebrates 700K followers after gaining notoriety for her controversial facial scar
21:08 Kylie Jenner reveals name of her son nearly a year after giving birth
23:43 The Gossip Girl reboot gets cancelled after two seasons at HBO Max
28:20 Selena Gomez holds hands with Drew Taggart from Chainsmokers
30:48 Tarte Cosmetics Dubai influencer trip recap - what it was, who went, rough cost assumption
34:41 Why it went viral and the controversy around the trip
50:37 What marketers & social media professionals have said about the backlash
Resources:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilybaker-white/2023/01/20/tiktoks-secret-heating-button-can-make-anyone-go-viral/?sh=9a167206bfd4
https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/20/23564242/tiktok-heating-view-boosts-creators-businesses
https://centennialbeauty.com/nessa-barrett-defends-tiktoks-scar-girl-amid-controversy/
https://centennialbeauty.com/kylie-jenner-son-name-aire/
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/aug/25/gossip-girl-review-completely-stupid-in-all-the-wrong-ways
https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/gossip-girl-season-2-review-a-total-flop
https://sports.yahoo.com/selena-gomez-drew-taggart-were-205300096.html#:~:text=Cosmopolitan-,Selena%20Gomez%20and%20Drew%20Taggart%20Were%20Seen%20Holding,NYC%20After%20Her%20%23IAMSINGLE%20Post&text=On%20Saturday%2C%20January%2021%2C%20Selena,single%20in%20an%20Instagram%20Story
https://centennialbeauty.com/tarte-cosmetics-faces-controversy-over-lavish-dubai-influencer-trip/
https://www.voguebusiness.com/beauty/tartes-dubai-backlash-are-influencer-trips-tone-deaf-in-2023https://www.voguebusiness.com/beauty/tartes-dubai-backlash-are-influencer-trips-tone-deaf-in-2023
https://www.glossy.co/pop/exclusive-tarte-ceo-maureen-kelly-sets-the-record-straight-on-the-brands-influencer-trip-to-dubai/
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In this week’s episode, we explore the concept of influence in the TikTok era. We first cover the news that Sephora is dropping Addison Rae’s ITEM Beauty and Hyram Yarbro’s Selfless by Hyram from its shelves, before diving into several other examples that support our theory that TikTok creators are struggling to maintain relevancy and turn their followers into paying customers. We then look at some exceptions to this trend, including Alix Earle and Mikayla Nogueira, before finishing with our theories as to why TikTok fame is so different from YouTube or Instagram fame.
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Timestamps:
23:30 Kanye West gets married
26:31 Chase Stokes soft launches relationship with Kelsea Ballerini
31:08 Nicola Peltz, Brooklyn Beckham, and Selena Gomez are in a throuple?
34:28 Morphe bankruptcy
42:53 Are TikTok creators actually influential?
44:13 Sephora cuts ties with ITEM Beauty & Selfless by Hyram
51:03 TikTok creators face empty meet & greet lines at Vidcon 2022
52:55 Chase Hudson & Larray don't meet expectations in million dollar Patreon deal
52:10 Exceptions to this trend
1:05 Theories as to why TikTok fame is different from YouTube or Instagram fame
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Resources:
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-01-13/kanye-west-marries-bianca-censori-kim-kardashian-divorce
https://centennialbeauty.com/chase-stokes-sparks-relationship-rumours-with-kelsea-ballerini/
https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/beauty/morphe-rem-beauty-parent-forma-brands-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy/
https://centennialbeauty.com/are-tiktokers-actually-influential/
https://centennialbeauty.com/vidcon-creators-facing-empty-lines-meet-and-greets/
https://www.businessinsider.com/patreon-layoffs-company-documents-insiders-reveal-creator-partnership-struggles-2022-9
https://www.indy100.com/viral/instagram-influencer-arii-t-shirt-sales-followers-fail-twitter-response-8936836
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For our last episode of season 3, we recap the 12 biggest viral moments of the year!
Timestamps:
7:01 West Elm Caleb
11:48 The Oscars slap
16:37 Revolve Festival
22:19 Kim Kardashian & the Marilyn Monroe dress
26:36 BBL body to the "return of thin culture"
31:08 Don’t Worry Darling drama
36:14 Johnny Depp v Amber Heard
38:10 Queen Elizabeth dies & Trisha Paytas trends
41:51 Elon Musk buys Twitter
48:00 Kanye West’s downfall
53:25 Taylor Swift The Eras Tour Ticketmaster debacle
59:21 Balenciaga cancelled
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https://zeefeed.com.au/west-elm-caleb-ethics/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Smith%E2%80%93Chris_Rock_slapping_incident
https://centennialbeauty.com/tiktok-expose-revolve-festival-2022/
https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/kim-kardashian-marilyn-monroe-dress-met-gala-prep
https://www.thedailybeast.com/buccal-fat-removal-is-the-hot-new-plastic-surgery-trend-everyones-talking-about?ref=home
https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/dont-worry-darling-drama-explained/chris-pine-spit
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depp_v._Heard
https://centennialbeauty.com/queen-elizabeth-reincarnated-trisha-paytas-viral-meme/
https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/11/03/1062752/twitter-may-have-lost-more-than-a-million-users-since-elon-musk-took-over/
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/elon-musks-twitter-takeover-a-timeline-of-events/470927/#close
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/timeline-elon-musks-tumultuous-twitter-acquisition-attempt/story?id=86611191
https://www.nytimes.com/article/kanye-west-timeline.html
https://theweek.com/kanye-west/1017995/a-complete-timeline-of-kanye-wests-antisemitism-fallout
https://centennialbeauty.com/taylor-swift-eras-tour-presale-ticketmaster-tiktok-drama-what-went-wrong/
https://www.wired.com/story/taylor-swift-ticketmaster-department-of-justice/
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/28/style/balenciaga-campaign-controversy.html
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In this week's episode, we dive into the latest A.I.-generated art trend sweeping TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram and break down the ethical implications of using these programs that have become increasingly questionable. We then explore the "inevitable" evolution of technology and Silicon Valley's "progress at all costs" attitude.
Timestamps:
11:30 The White Lotus recap
29:00 Something Navy & Brandon Charnas embezzlement rumours breakdown
37:41 Jenna Ortega sparks PR nightmare for Netflix after admitting to having COVID while filming viral Wednesday dance scene
42:25 Could AI-generated portraits be the internet's most unethical trend to date?
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https://people.com/health/jenna-ortega-filmed-iconic-wednesday-dance-number-while-sick-with-covid/
https://centennialbeauty.com/ai-generator-face-tiktok-trend-unethical-stealing-artists-privacy-concerns/
https://techcrunch.com/2022/12/06/lensa-goes-nsfw/
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/01/science-technology-vaccine-invention-history/672227/
https://www.garbageday.email/p/an-endless-world-of-boring-robo-art?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2019/10/1/20887003/tech-technology-evolution-natural-inevitable-ethics
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In this week's episode, we explore the normalisation of conspiracy theories among TikTok users and how the platform's latest features are encouraging this type of thinking. We look at several recent examples where creators have been "cancelled" for seemingly mundane behaviour and look at how users twisted the narrative to suit bizarre conspiracy theories, sometimes greatly impacting the creator's life and business.
Timestamps:
11:41 Balenciaga drops $25M lawsuit against production agency North Six
15:03 Viral “Female Gaze” TikTok creator Strange Kevin exposed for past misogynistic content
24:15 David Dobrik’s pizza business off to a rough start, Tana Mongeau implicated in launch drama
35:49 Kanye West subreddit becomes Taylor Swift page as fans turn their back on the artist
40:16 Brittany Broski faces backlash from Harry Styles fans over Spotify Wrapped
48:14 TikTok & the rise of conspiracy theories
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https://centennialbeauty.com/viral-female-gaze-tiktok-creator-strange-kevin-cancelled-misogynistic-videos/
https://la.eater.com/2022/11/8/23385905/doughbriks-pizza-restaurant-opening-west-hollywood-youtube-star-david-dobrik-sunset-strip
https://centennialbeauty.com/brittany-broski-faces-backlash-from-harry-styles-fans-over-spotify-wrapped/
https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/kanye-west-subreddit-becomes-taylor-swift-page-as-fans-turn-their-back-on-ye-2001570/
In this week’s episode, we bring you a big recap of the Balenciaga ad campaign saga and discuss how this has impacted Kim Kardashian's public reputation as their biggest celebrity ambassador. We then dive into our opinions on The Kardashians season 2 and explore the one major question that everyone’s asking as this season came to a close– why was it so boring? And what does this mean for the future of the Kardashian family as media moguls, celebrities, and business women?
7:16 Avani Gregg and Anthony Reeves have split after almost 3 years together
10:09 Charli D’Amelio wins Dancing With the Stars finale
11:46 Balenciaga faces intense backlash for shocking imagery in recent ad campaigns involving children
46:00 The Kardashians season 2 recap
51:42 Three main theories on why the show has become so boring & why the family would continue to film
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https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/balenciaga-lawsuit-controversial-campaign/index.html
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In this week's episode, we break down the TikTok drama between creator Bela Delgado and Julia Fox after Bela made misogynistic comments about Julia. Though Bela is a self-proclaimed feminist, this is the second time he has come after a high-profile woman on TikTok, using derogatory language to take her down and embarrass her. We give you the full breakdown of what happened between Bela and Julia before exploring what misogyny looks like for the TikTok generation, how it is often masked as “performative feminism”, and the valid criticisms against celebrity feminists like EmRata and Julia Fox.
Timestamps:
10:22 Recap of new Shane Dawson & Jeffree Star series
19:23 Recap of Taylor Swift 'The Eras Tour' presale drama
34:35 Lily Rose Depp dismisses the term “nepo baby” in recent cover interview
41:45 Bela Delgado, Julia Fox & EmRata: Exploring celebrity feminism for the TikTok generation
42:42 TikTok star Bela Delgado attacks Julia Fox in misogynistic rant
54:14 Julia Fox responds to criticism over dating Kanye West
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https://centennialbeauty.com/taylor-swift-eras-tour-presale-ticketmaster-tiktok-drama-what-went-wrong/
https://www.thecut.com/2022/11/lily-rose-depp-being-called-a-nepo-baby.html
https://centennialbeauty.com/bela-delgado-leave-tiktok-backlash-misogynistic-julia-fox-rant/
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/20/opinion/roe-heard-feminism-backlash.html
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In this week's episode, we dive into the Acne BeanieGate drama on TikTok. We break down the initial drama between @bytrendypep and @zaaachydub over "gatekeeping" an Acne Studios beanie and how it exploded after popular creator Danisha Carter got involved. We look at both sides of the argument and explore why brands, influencers, and audiences are struggling to understand each other on a platform as unique as TikTok.
Timestamps:
12:00 Elon Musk plans to pay YouTube creators 10% more to post their videos on Twitter
17:51 Nikita Dragun arrested at Miami Hotel + held in a male holding area
22:11 Jeffree Star announces he is quitting YouTube
25:43 Breaking down the Acne Studios #BeanieGate saga
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https://centennialbeauty.com/nikita-dragun-arrested-at-miami-hotel/
https://centennialbeauty.com/revelations-the-cancelled-world-jeffree-star-shane-dawson/
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/11/the-rise-of-influencer-capital.html#_ga=2.135388145.1575296110.1668387550-563490309.1666572486
https://www.tiktok.com/@zaaachydub/video/7161077559772433710?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
https://www.tiktok.com/@danisha.carter/video/7161396816976661803?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7161396816976661803
https://www.tiktok.com/@zaaachydub/video/7164053890948697387?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
https://www.tiktok.com/@zaaachydub/video/7164053890948697387?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
https://www.tiktok.com/@meeandminnie/video/7165613631244078379?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
https://www.tiktok.com/@kateylewser/video/7164109219665497390?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
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In this week’s episode, we dive into our opinions on Selena Gomez’s new documentary, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me. The documentary follows the singer and actress during a six-year period of her career. The film documents her struggles with fame and her physical and mental well-being in the wake of her diagnosis with lupus and bipolar disorder.
Timestamps:
5:45 Elon Musk suspends Twitter accounts impersonating him
12:35 Trisha Patyas snark subreddit r/Trishyland gets permanently banned
17:10 TikTok users are convinced that Chris Olsen runs the Harry Styles Pleasing account
26:00 Bella Poarch files for divorce from secret husband
30:43 Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me review
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https://centennialbeauty.com/bella-poarch-secret-husband-married-files-for-divorce/
https://mashable.com/article/selena-gomez-my-mind-and-me-review
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/nov/03/selena-gomez-my-mind-me-review-a-fascinating-and-frustrating-pop-doc
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In this week’s episode, we explore how and why communication on social media platforms has descended into a negative cesspool of hatred that never gives anyone the benefit of the doubt. This week’s discussion was inspired by a tweet that went viral last week by @lilplantmami which caused one of the most intense and collectively unhinged reactions we’ve possibly ever seen online— all because she posted about how she loves having morning coffee in the garden with her husband.
Timestamps:
17:54 Charli D'Amelio releases debut single, 'If You Want Me To'
25:00 Taylor Swift changes 'Anti-Hero' music video after accusations of fatphobia
30:49 MrBeast seeks to raise $150 million for business expansion
33:38 Elon Musk will apparently bring Vine back
37:13 The Demise of Chronically Online Communication
38:00 The tweet by @lilplantmami AKA Daisey that broke Twitter last week
38:58 The backlash to her tweet
43:28 Daisey's response to the backlash
48:27 How this situation is indicative of a larger shift in online communication & cancel culture
57:39 How & why communication online has evolved
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https://www.axios.com/2022/10/25/mrbeast-youtube-fundraising-merch-restaurants/
https://www.axios.com/2022/10/31/vine-tiktok-twitter-musk-team-reboot
https://centennialbeauty.com/twitter-garden-coffee-lady-demise-chronically-online-communication/
https://twitter.com/lilplantmami/status/1583495587566977026
https://www.tiktok.com/@benedicttown/video/7159980626177690885
https://twitter.com/stopitg/status/1584239614209859584n
https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3gzm7/internet-increase-anger-abusive-language
https://medium.com/messy-mind/welcome-to-the-trauma-olympics-28be3331768
https://www.stylist.co.uk/relationships/trauma-dumping-friendship-psychology/583860
In this week’s episode, we dive deep into Taylor Swift’s new album, Midnights, and the fan theories surrounding some of its songs. We explore our first impressions and opinions on the album before diving into all the Easter eggs sprinkled throughout her latest songs.
Timestamps:
3:10 The Watcher recap
9:08 Nessa Barrett opens up about Josh Richards, Jaden Hossler & her mental health on Call Her Daddy
24:07 TikTok emu farmer Taylor Blake faces backlash for racist past
34:52 Travis Scott denies cheating on Kylie Jenner with model Rojean Kar
40:26 Taylor Swift 'Midnights' Review & Fan Theories Breakdown
41:22 Our opinions on the album
46:00 Fan theories about songs on 'Midnights'
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https://centennialbeauty.com/travis-scott-rojean-kar-respond-kylie-jenner-cheating-rumours/
https://centennialbeauty.com/fan-theories-songs-taylor-swift-midnights-harry-styles-calvin-harris-john-mayer-pregnancy-loss/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/scooter-braun-hit-with-fraud-suit-private-equity-firm-1234962451/
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In this week's episode, we dive into the TikTok cease-and-desist saga between former Real Housewives of New York star, Bethenny Frankel, and pop culture commentary creator, Meredith Lynch. After Meredith shared publicly available information on Bethenny's filed trademarks, theorising that Bethenny was possibly using her recent TikTok content reviewing a variety of consumer products as a long-lead marketing strategy for a new endeavour, Bethenny's team sent Meredith a cease-and-desist. We explore the ensuing discussion amongst users about the role of celebrities on TikTok now that the app has democratised fame and influence for "regular people".
Timestamps:
3:07 Winter House recap
15:52 Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez photographed together
20:59 Billie Eilish rumoured to be dating Jesse Rutherford 11 years her senior
23:54 Jack Wright faces backlash for recreating scene from Netflix Jeffrey Dahmer series
28:11 Twitch streamer Amouranth alleges financial, emotional & verbal abuse by secret husband
33:00 Bethenny Frankel, Meredith Lynch & Why Celebrities Don't Belong On TikTok
33:12 Who is Bethenny Frankel?
34:32 Who is Meredith Lynch?
35:16 Meredith posts TikTok about Bethenny’s "It's A Scam" trademark
37:08 Bethenny sends Meredith cease-and-desist
39:14 Bethenny responds on TikTok
44:20 Exploring the role of celebrities on TikTok now that the app has democratised fame and influence
50:50 Why does Bethenny care if a smaller creator shares public information about her business?
58:04 Can celebrities ever really show up authentically on TikTok?
1:07 Celebrities doing TikTok well
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https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/bethenny-frankel-meredith-lynch-tiktok/
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In this week’s episode, we dive into the hilarious drama unfolding on TikTok between linemen, linewives, and bucket bunnies. We first cover how this niche drama started and why it exploded on TikTok. We then explore the subculture of being a linewife, what we've learned from this subculture being exposed, and dive into why the bucket bunnies AKA the "other women" are being blamed for their husbands' infidelity.
Timestamps:
11:00 Luckiest Girl Alive recap
20:17 TikTok creator Bela Delgado calls out Drew Afualo over body-shaming comments
31:58 Jaclyn Hill teases new brand ‘Koze’
36:58 Dixie D’Amelio shares recent Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder diagnosis
40:27 Kanye West gets restricted on Instagram & Twitter after anti-Semitic comments
45:25 Linewives vs. Bucket Bunnies: The niche drama all over TikTok
46:13 How did this drama start?
47:40 Definitions
52:21 Linewives feud with bucket bunnies: How this drama spiraled
56:22 Exploring the subculture of being a linewife
1:07 Why this subculture feels uniquely American
1:08 Why do we always blame the other woman?
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https://centennialbeauty.com/what-is-koze-jaclyn-hill/
https://centennialbeauty.com/dixie-damelio-premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-diagnosis/
https://www.thecut.com/2022/10/line-wives-and-bucket-bunnies-face-off-in-florida-what.html
https://jezebel.com/linewife-bucket-bunny-tiktok-drama-1849619447?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
https://www.distractify.com/p/what-is-a-linewife-tiktok
https://dlisted.com/2022/10/05/theres-tiktok-drama-between-linewives-and-bucket-bunnies/
https://www.intheknow.com/post/linewives-bucket-bunnies-tiktok/
https://linewife.com/
https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/linewives-and-bucket-bunnies
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/kelseyweekman/line-workers-linewives-bucket-bunnies-tiktok-niche-drama
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2016/10/the-psychology-of-victim-blaming/502661/
https://time.com/4307059/lemonade-cheating-blame-other-woman/
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In this week's episode, Lauren brings you a giant viral news recap of the biggest stories on the internet this week alongside guest co-host Crystal Andrews, the founder Zee Feed!
Timestamps:
11:20 Real Housewives of Beverly Hills recap
23:07 The Try Guys 'Ned Fulmer cheating scandal breakdown
30:00 Why did this go so viral?
38:50 Dixie D'Amelio confirms that she and Noah Beck split
43:55 Hailey Bieber talks Selena Gomez on 'Call Her Daddy' & Selena responds
55:58 Mikayla Nogueira returns to social media following last week’s "cancellation"
1:05 Lance Tsosie AKA "Modern Warrior" quits TikTok
1:18 YouTube creator Dream with 40 million followers reveals his face for the first time in nearly a decade of his career
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https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/hailey-bieber-on-call-her-daddy-selena-gomez-more-revelations/why-she-doesnt-get-involved-in-drama/
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https://centennialbeauty.com/mikayla-nogueira-address-tiktok-drama-519-try-being-an-influencer-for-a-day-jaclyn-hill-comments/
https://centennialbeauty.com/lance-tsosie-modern-warrior-quit-tiktok/
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/dream-minecraft-manhunt-youtube-reveals-face-1234603914/
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In this week’s episode, we dive into the recent controversy around TikTok’s queen of beauty, Mikayla Nogueira. If you were on TikTok this weekend, chances are you’ve seen creators both criticising and defending Mikayla over a resurfaced clip from 2021, in which Mikayla makes out-of-touch remarks about how hard it is being an influencer. We dissect what she said, the backlash she’s been receiving, and explore the context in which this clip went viral - as the cultural landscape on TikTok becomes anti-full time influencer, thanks to happenings at NYFW, the pandemic and the rising cost of living...resulting in the perfect storm for frustrated audiences.
Timestamps:
12:14 Do Revenge recap
16:49 The Kardashians season 2 episode 1 recap
22:11 Tana Mongeau claims Adam Levine slid into her DMs amid Sumner Stroh cheating scandal
29:43 Hailey Bieber called out by women of colour after being credited for “brownie glazed lips” beauty trend
34:34 YouTube announces revenue share program for Shorts
37:05 TikTok rolls out dislike button globally
38:35 Mikayla Nogueira & why TikTok has become anti-influencer
39:24 Who is Mikayla Nogueira?
40:07 Why is Mikayla being ‘cancelled’ on TikTok?
49:25 How is Jaclyn Hill involved?
54:00 Mikayla's past controversies
57:16 How & why TikTok has become anti-influencer over the past month
1:08 Why Mikayla's 'cancellation' could be a turning point in social media outrage culture
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https://www.engadget.com/tiktok-dislike-comments-133432987.html
https://centennialbeauty.com/mikayla-nogueira-backlash-resurfaced-tiktok-try-being-an-influencer-for-a-day/
https://centennialbeauty.com/tiktok-expose-mikayla-nogueira-alleged-instagram-comments-jaclyn-hill-influencer/
https://www.tiktok.com/@allyssaablon01/video/7147522830706478337?_r=1&_t=8W10gAYLB0T&is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7147522830706478337
https://centennialbeauty.com/social-media-influencing-versus-the-9-5-tiktok-users-want-creators-to-keep-their-day-job/
https://embedded.substack.com/p/its-ok-for-influencers-to-complain
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In this week’s episode, we dive into the recent controversy around TikTok’s queen of beauty, Mikayla Nogueira. If you were on TikTok this weekend, chances are you’ve seen creators both criticising and defending Mikayla over a resurfaced clip from 2021, in which Mikayla makes out-of-touch remarks about how hard it is being an influencer. We dissect what she said, the backlash she’s been receiving, and explore the context in which this clip went viral - as the cultural landscape on TikTok becomes anti-full time influencer, thanks to happenings at NYFW, the pandemic and the rising cost of living...resulting in the perfect storm for frustrated audiences.
Timestamps:
12:14 Do Revenge recap
16:49 The Kardashians season 2 episode 1 recap
22:11 Tana Mongeau claims Adam Levine slid into her DMs amid Sumner Stroh cheating scandal
29:43 Hailey Bieber called out by women of colour after being credited for “brownie glazed lips” beauty trend
34:34 YouTube announces revenue share program for Shorts
37:05 TikTok rolls out dislike button globally
38:35 Mikayla Nogueira & why TikTok has become anti-influencer
39:24 Who is Mikayla Nogueira?
40:07 Why is Mikayla being ‘cancelled’ on TikTok?
49:25 How is Jaclyn Hill involved?
54:00 Mikayla's past controversies
57:16 How & why TikTok has become anti-influencer over the past month
1:08 Why Mikayla's 'cancellation' could be a turning point in social media outrage culture
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In this week’s episode, we’re bringing you part two of the life, career, and controversies of Trisha Paytas. Last week in part one we covered Trisha’s start on YouTube, her rise to internet fame, her friendship with Shane Dawson and how it helped launch the “golden years” of her career, and her experience with the Vlog Squad while she was dating Jason Nash.
As we finished with last week, 2019 was a tumultuous year for Trisha following her split from Jason and she began lashing out at other creators, starting feuds with everyone from Keemstar to Gabbie Hanna. Unfortunately, things only got more offensive from there.
Timestamps:
17:37 Halle Bailey faces racist backlash over The Little Mermaid casting
22:34 Mads Lewis claims Tayler Holder sexual assault rumours are “absolutely” true
24:35 Tayler Holder responds to Mads Lewis’ claims, officially denies the rumours for the first time in eight months
30:29 Trisha Paytas gives birth to baby girl named Malibu Barbie
32:10 The Career & Controversies of Trisha Paytas: Part 2
33:10 Trisha comes out as transgender
38:52 Trisha claims she has Dissociative Identity Disorder
44:10 2020-2021: The Frenemies era
48:00 Trisha & Moses vs. Ethan & Hila
54:22 Trisha ends friendships with Shane Dawson & Jeffree Star
59:31 Trisha comes out as non-binary
1:01 The end of Frenemies
1:07 Trisha faces major cancellation for her behaviour on Frenemies
1:10 Moses is accused of sexual assault
1:13 Trisha Paytas: wife & mother
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https://centennialbeauty.com/frenemies-podcast-over-trisha-paytas-steps-down-explained/
https://centennialbeauty.com/trisha-paytas-ethan-klein-twitter-drama-sexualizing-sexual-assault-frenemies/
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In this week’s episode, we’re bringing you part two of the life, career, and controversies of Trisha Paytas. Last week in part one we covered Trisha’s start on YouTube, her rise to internet fame, her friendship with Shane Dawson and how it helped launch the “golden years” of her career, and her experience with the Vlog Squad while she was dating Jason Nash.
As we finished with last week, 2019 was a tumultuous year for Trisha following her split from Jason and she began lashing out at other creators, starting feuds with everyone from Keemstar to Gabbie Hanna. Unfortunately, things only got more offensive from there.
Timestamps:
17:37 Halle Bailey faces racist backlash over The Little Mermaid casting
22:34 Mads Lewis claims Tayler Holder sexual assault rumours are “absolutely” true
24:35 Tayler Holder responds to Mads Lewis’ claims, officially denies the rumours for the first time in eight months
30:29 Trisha Paytas gives birth to baby girl named Malibu Barbie
32:10 The Career & Controversies of Trisha Paytas: Part 2
33:10 Trisha comes out as transgender
38:52 Trisha claims she has Dissociative Identity Disorder
44:10 2020-2021: The Frenemies era
48:00 Trisha & Moses vs. Ethan & Hila
54:22 Trisha ends friendships with Shane Dawson & Jeffree Star
59:31 Trisha comes out as non-binary
1:01 The end of Frenemies
1:07 Trisha faces major cancellation for her behaviour on Frenemies
1:10 Moses is accused of sexual assault
1:13 Trisha Paytas: wife & mother
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https://centennialbeauty.com/tayler-holder-deny-sexual-assault-allegations-youtube-video/
https://www.insider.com/life-and-controversies-of-youtuber-trisha-paytas-2019-8#a-massive-argument-led-to-frenemies-ending-in-june-2021-37
\https://www.insider.com/trisha-paytas-moses-hacmon-engagement-relationship-marriage-boyfriend-instagram-breakup-2021-1
https://www.insider.com/trisha-paytas-moses-hacmon-mr-riney-riley-teacher-allegations-drama-2021-9
https://centennialbeauty.com/the-dark-side-of-trisha-paytas-youtube-series-mysterious-exposed/
https://centennialbeauty.com/trisha-paytas-jon-hill-dating/
https://centennialbeauty.com/trisha-paytas-jon-hill-explained/
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https://centennialbeauty.com/james-charles-trisha-paytas-tiktok-feud-charli-damelio/
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In this week’s episode, we bring you a complete breakdown of the life and career of Trisha Paytas— from her start as one of YouTube’s OG creators, to her various controversies over the years, to the latest rumour that she is giving birth to the Queen reincarnated.
This is part 1 of 2. Make sure you're subscribed to be notified when part 2 drops!
Timestamps:
9:15 Sabrina Carpenter and Dylan O’Brien spark dating rumours
11:17 Kourtney Kardashian faces backlash as Boohoo’s new sustainability ambassador
15:22 Rihanna drops $500 Fenty lipstick
18:07 Ray J shares receipts that allegedly show Kim Kardashian & Kris Jenner orchestrated sex tape
30:41 Dixie D’Amelio debuts a dramatic new haircut at NYFW
33:32 The Career & Controversies of Trisha Paytas: Part 1
34:03 Explaining the "rumour" that Trisha Paytas will be giving birth to the late Queen Elizabeth reincarnated
36:38 Who is Trisha Paytas?
37:40 2007-2011: Trisha's early YouTube career
41:00 2012-2017: Trisha’s 'golden years' on YouTube
54:15 2017-2019: Trisha Paytas & The Vlog Squad
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https://www.insider.com/kourtney-kardashian-criticized-for-sustainable-boohoo-collab-2022-9
https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/rihanna-fenty-beauty-swarovski-lipstick-case
https://jezebel.com/at-last-a-plausible-origin-story-for-the-kim-kardashia-1849524205
https://centennialbeauty.com/dixie-damelio-shaved-head-pixie-cut/
https://www.insider.com/life-and-controversies-of-youtuber-trisha-paytas-2019-8#a-massive-argument-led-to-frenemies-ending-in-june-2021-37
In this week’s episode, we bring you a complete breakdown of the life and career of Trisha Paytas— from her start as one of YouTube’s OG creators, to her various controversies over the years, to the latest rumour that she is giving birth to the Queen reincarnated.
This is part 1 of 2. Make sure you're subscribed to be notified when part 2 drops!
Timestamps:
9:15 Sabrina Carpenter and Dylan O’Brien spark dating rumours
11:17 Kourtney Kardashian faces backlash as Boohoo’s new sustainability ambassador
15:22 Rihanna drops $500 Fenty lipstick
18:07 Ray J shares receipts that allegedly show Kim Kardashian & Kris Jenner orchestrated sex tape
30:41 Dixie D’Amelio debuts a dramatic new haircut at NYFW
33:32 The Career & Controversies of Trisha Paytas: Part 1
34:03 Explaining the "rumour" that Trisha Paytas will be giving birth to the late Queen Elizabeth reincarnated
36:38 Who is Trisha Paytas?
37:40 2007-2011: Trisha's early YouTube career
41:00 2012-2017: Trisha’s 'golden years' on YouTube
54:15 2017-2019: Trisha Paytas & The Vlog Squad
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https://www.insider.com/life-and-controversies-of-youtuber-trisha-paytas-2019-8#a-massive-argument-led-to-frenemies-ending-in-june-2021-37
In this week's episode, we bring you a huge recap of our trip to NYC these past 10 days (including everywhere we ate and drank) before diving into the biggest viral news stories of the week!
Timestamps:
2:17 NYC trip recap
49:07 Kanye West Comes for Kim Kardashian on social media – saying he wants “control” over his children
58:11 Yung Gravy, Sheri Easterling & Monty Lopez saga recap
1:02 Fans call out Ariana Grande cosplayer Paige Niemann for starting an OnlyFans under the guise of the singer
1:08 Alissa Violet reveals why she stopped being friends with Chantel Jeffries
1:14 Nessa Barrett opens up about her recent stay at a mental health facility
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In this week's episode, we bring you a huge recap of our trip to NYC these past 10 days (including everywhere we ate and drank) before diving into the biggest viral news stories of the week!
Timestamps:
2:17 NYC trip recap
49:07 Kanye West Comes for Kim Kardashian on social media – saying he wants “control” over his children
58:11 Yung Gravy, Sheri Easterling & Monty Lopez saga recap
1:02 Fans call out Ariana Grande cosplayer Paige Niemann for starting an OnlyFans under the guise of the singer
1:08 Alissa Violet reveals why she stopped being friends with Chantel Jeffries
1:14 Nessa Barrett opens up about her recent stay at a mental health facility
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In this week's episode, we are breaking down all the accusations against The ACE Family brought about by influencer and mother of their niece, Shyla Walker. Shyla took to Instagram this week to accuse the YouTube family vloggers of cheating, money problems, and alleged sexual assault after Austin McBroom — brother to her ex, Landon — posted a video of her daughter to his millions of followers.
Timestamps:
5:30 Jeffree Star & Shane Dawson rumoured to be collaborating on new docuseries
8:50 Tana Mongeau & Bella Thorne have reunited in Ibiza, leading fans to believe they may be back together
12:15 Zayn Malik has fans convinced a One Direction reunion could be on the horizon
18:38 TikTok deletes the account of Andrew Tate & will work to remove posts from other users
29:33 The ACE Family vs. Shyla Walker breakdown
30:03 Shyla Walker & Landon McBroom relationship history
32:47 Austin McBroom's post that sparked Shyla's accusations
33:10 Recap of Shyla's Instagram stories calling out Austin & The ACE Family
35:54 Recap of Cole Carrigan's allegations that Austin McBroom sexually assaulted his friend back in 2019
39:39 Catherine McBroom responds to Shyla's accusations about her husband
46:55 Shyla claims The ACE Family threatens her mother
48:46 Why haven't The ACE Family been deplatformed?
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https://centennialbeauty.com/catherine-mcbroom-respond-shyla-walker-accusations-austin-mcbroom/
https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/news-landon-mcbroom-served-restraining-order-shyla-walker-alleges-abuse-attempted-kidnapping
https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/3530253/what-happened-landon-mcbroom-and-shyla-walker/
https://www.newsweek.com/ace-family-controversy-explained-after-cole-carrigan-rape-accusation-people-want-youtubers-1465350
In this week's episode, we explore the buzz around BeReal and the concept that it's the "anti-Instagram." We look at how BeReal became so popular with Gen Z, why the app may or may not stand the test of time, and if brands should actually jump on board. We also dive into why comparisons between BeReal and Instagram don't add up and share our theories on the future of the app.
Timestamps:
7:20 Def Noodles reveals he’s been lying about his age by 10 years
14:31 Selena Gomez is allegedly dating producer Andrea Iervolin
18:40 Jason Nash says the Vlog Squad wishes they handed their cancellation like Dave Portnoy
23:56 Jaclyn Hill confirms the death of her ex-husband Jon Hill
28:00 What is BeReal?
31:27 Why BeReal became so popular
48:21 Can BeReal really be called the "anti-Instagram?"
50:49 Should brands get on BeReal? How will the app monetise?
54:00 How TikTok has forever changed how brands engage with new apps
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https://centennialbeauty.com/jaclyn-hill-ex-husband-jon-hill-death/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIdt4N24N2A&t=1959s&ab_channel=JasonNash
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https://www.thedrum.com/news/2022/04/29/chipotle-gets-candid-with-the-anti-filter-social-media-app-bereal
https://www.polygon.com/23292661/bereal-is-not-instagram-wordle-gen-z
https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/20/23271184/bereal-app-popularity-memes-tiktok-time-to
In today’s episode, we do a deep dive on Addison Rae's 46-year-old father, Monty Lopez, and cover his erratic behaviour on social media over the past few months. We break down the latest drama that he started with 24-year-old Tana Mongeau after he made degrading comments about her "body count" and look at how Monty is an example of the next generation of stage parents that TikTok has fostered.
Timestamps:
10:47 Kim Kardashian & Pete Davidson split & fan theories
31:30 Kylie Jenner beefs with cosmetic chemist Kevin James Bennett after he called her out for allegedly breaching sanitation protocols at her Kylie Cosmetics lab
38:28 Addison Rae faces backlash for modeling 'Holy Trinity Bikini' in Praying x Adidas campaign
42:00 Monty Lopez deep dive: What is going on with Addison Rae's dad?
43:00 Who is Monty Lopez?
43:30 Monty Lopez's history of exploiting his daughter's success to develop his own fame and money
52:16 Monty Lopez exposed for cheating on wife Sheri with 25-year-old woman
55:09 Tana Mongeau accuses Monty Lopez of alleged drug use on Jeff Wittek's podcast Jeff FM
58:00 Monty Lopez makes degrading comments about Tana Mongeau's "body count" & Tana Mongeau responds, threatening to expose Addison’s father for his clout chasing, alleged drug use, and alleged inappropriate interactions with young women
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https://centennialbeauty.com/tana-mongeau-expose-monty-lopez-addison-rae-dad-body-count-comments-alleged-drug-use-young-women/
https://www.tiktok.com/@montyjlopez/video/7129204843805199658?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/addison-rae-dad-family-hollywood-monty-lopez-tiktok-rcna37635
In this week's episode, we discuss the death of the classic Hollywood movie star. This is a concept that journalists and entertainment reporters have been discussing for years, but this feels like a really poignant conversation now off the back of the profile published last week on Sydney Sweeney by the Hollywood Reporter. We dive into the origins of the movie star, how social media, streaming services, and the 2008 recession impacted the film industry, and why young up-and-coming celebrities have had to turn to influencing to pay the bills.
Timestamps:
6:00 Victoria's Secret docuseries recap
13:36 New report finds that Taylor Swift’s private jet emits more CO2 than any other celebrity jet so far this year
22:13 Instagram rolls back changes after facing pressure from celebrities like Kylie Jenner & Kim Kardashian
30:38 SKIMS makes a play for Gen Z, casting Madison Bailey, Bella Poarch & Paris Jackson in new campaign
37:40 Landon Barker responds to Chase Hudson’s new song about girlfriend Charli D’Amelio
43:50 Sydney Sweeney interview for The Hollywood Reporter recap
55:55 The origins of the movie star
58:00 How streaming services, the 2008 recession & social media have contributed to the death of the movie star
1:15 Why Hollywood A-listers are now forced to be influencers as well
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https://centennialbeauty.com/landon-barker-responds-chase-hudson-huddy-song-all-the-things-i-hate-about-you-charli-damelio/
https://www.insider.com/taylor-swift-jet-emits-more-co2-than-any-other-celeb-2022-7
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/kelseyweekman/instagram-algorithm-tiktok-videos
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/sydney-sweeney-fame-emmys-euphoria-the-white-lotus-1235186681/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/death-of-movie-star-era_n_5df2b7bae4b0ca713e5b7710
https://observer.com/2018/02/will-smith-tom-cruise-jennifer-lawrence-box-office-movie-stars-are-dead/
https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2019/11/rise-and-fall-of-movie-stars-in-the-2010s
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In this week's episode, we interview the fabulous Aussie businesswoman, Rey Vakili. Rey studied Political Science at Yale before landing the job as assistant to editor-in-chief of American VOGUE, Anna Wintour. Rey then moved from New York to London, which is where she began working with fashion-tech platform rewardStyle, now known as LTK, as a strategist and consultant before completing her MBA at Stanford Graduate School of Business. She has since moved back to Sydney for her role as Managing Director of LTK Australia. We chat with Rey about her incredible career journey, how LTK is working to change the way we shop and engage with creators, and what she thinks the future of both these industries look like.
Timestamps:
8:28 Snap Inc. launches Snapchat for Web
11:43 Camila Mendes joins Loops Beauty as creative director
16:01 Rihanna files new Fenty Hair trademark to expand its range
17:16 TikTok sleuths are convinced that Kylie Jenner is married (or least engaged)
23:01 Charli D’Amelio, Landon Barker, and the D’Amelio’s mom Heidi are feuding with Charli’s ex Chase Hudson social media
31:41 Rey Vakili interview
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In this week’s episode, we discuss the evolution of flex culture on social media. We look at how social media came to foster an environment of showing off excessive wealth and privilege through the 2010s, how this all came to a head around the pandemic, and the shifts we see in flex culture as Gen Z takes over from Millennials as the key generation driving online culture.
This conversation was inspired by the latest Kardashian drama this weekend when Kylie Jenner posted a photo on Instagram hugging Travis Scott at the airport standing on the tarmac in front of two private jets with the caption, “you wanna take mine or yours?”. The post has received intense backlash from fans flooding her comment section calling her out for posting something so out-of-touch, especially as climate anxiety is at an all-time high.
Timestamps:
6:20 Bryce Hall calls out Tayler Holder for not responding to sexual assault allegations
10:22 The ACE Family is facing backlash for failing to deliver on their promises of ACE Fest
18:56 Khloe Kardashian & Tristan Thompson expecting baby #2 via surrogate
30:01 Charli D’Amelio & Landon Barker hanging out at Kourtney Kardashian’s pool over the weekend
31:47 Kylie Jenner faces backlash for flaunting private jets with Travis Scott
36:26 The origins of flex culture
38:17 Why did flex culture emerge on social media? How did the pandemic change this?
50:01 The shift to "casual" flexing
58:02 Is casual flexing more harmful than overt flexing?
1:01 Our opinions on the Kylie Jenner private jet backlash
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https://www.vox.com/the-goods/23205791/tacky-very-famous-bad-taste
https://people.com/parents/khloe-kardashian-expecting-baby-no-2-with-tristan-thompson/
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https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/hbo/the-sopranos-cast-carmela-soprano/
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In this week's episode, we look at why Gen Z is starting to seek more privacy and anonymity online. We explore the concept of the personal brand from a Gen Z lens, the new dangers youth face online, and several factors that have contributed to this generation choosing to be more private than their Millennial counterparts. We also look at some Gen Z creators who have recently taken a step back from social media (like Emma Chamberlain), and consider both the benefits and the risks of internet users becoming increasingly anonymous.
Timestamps:
8:30 Kim Kardashian, Dua Lipa, Christine Quinn, and more walk in Balenciaga’s show at Paris Couture Fashion week
17:10 Sienna Swim by Sienna Mae Gomez is facing backlash for lack of inclusivity
23:19 Breakdown of Monty Lopez (Addison Rae's dad) cheating scandal
29:00 BLACKPINK announces official return in August
33:08 Doja Cat calls out Noah Schnapp of Stranger Things for sharing DM conversation about co-star Joseph Quinn
37:14 Rihanna becomes America's youngest self-made billionaire
37:56 The pursuit of privacy: Why Gen Z wants to be anonymous online
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https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/addison-raes-dad-monty-lopez-responds-to-viral-cheating-accusations-1864728/
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https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/06/gen-z-internet-anonymity-instagram-tumblr/661316/
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In this week's episode, we cover the return of VidCon 2022 after being on hiatus for two years due to the pandemic. The event, which used to be the keystone event for YouTube creators, has pivoted towards TikTok creators – in line with TikTok being the new headline sponsor of the event. Despite the tens of thousands of fans who showed up, several TikTok creators are going viral for sharing that their meet & greets were completely empty.
Timestamps:
9:34 Stranger Things season 4, part 2 recap & fan theories SPOILERS
20:15 Olivia O'Brien & Pete Davidson dating saga, explained
25:04 Jeff Wittek is suing David Dobrik for $10 million
28:49 Vlog Squad members Zane Hijazi and Heath Hussar seemingly confirm David Dobrik has quit vlogging
33:35 MrBeast faces backlash for new video where he doesn’t eat for 30 days
38:02 Is this the end of VidCon? TikTok stars see empty lines at VidCon meet & greets as the platform takes over headline sponsor for the event
45:52 Three theories as to why TikTok meet and greets were empty
1:00 What can this tell us about the impact of a TikTok star vs. a YouTube creator or Twitch streamer?
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https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/kelseyweekman/vidcon-2022-dream-smp
This week we are joined by our second amazing co-host, Courtney Mangan — Creative Director of The Spin Studio, James Cosmetics, podcast host of she was the fire. (currently on hiatus) and a brand new podcast coming soon.
In this episode we discuss the launches of Rhode Skin by Hailey Bieber and SKKN by Kim Kardashian and discuss what makes a celebrity beauty brand successful. We breakdown the appeal of celebrity beauty brands, celebrity endorsements and how their role has evolved over the years. We dive into why some succeed and some fail, and discuss how they stack up against influencer beauty brands. Ultimately, we aim to answer the question: what makes a celebrity beauty brand successful?
Timestamps:
3:11 The Summer I Turned Pretty review
6:13 Elvis review
8:07 Malibu Rising review
10:31 Olivia Rodrigo denounces anti-abortion decision during Glastonbury performance
14:54 Khaby Lame has overtaken Charli D’Amelio as the most followed person on TikTok
18:13 Charli D’Amelio and Landon Barker are reportedly dating
22:44 Emma Chamberlain has returned to YouTube after 6-month hiatus
25:46 Why we care about celebrity beauty brands
26:15 Rhode Skin background & launch
28:10 Hailey Bieber sued for trademark infringement days after launch of Rhode Skin
32:47 SKKN by Kim Kardashian background & launch
39:56 The appeal of celebrity beauty brands, endorsements and their evolution
43:45 Why do celebrity beauty brands succeed?
47:21 How do celebrity brands stack up against influencer brands?
51:20 Do we actually want celebrity beauty brands to fail?
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https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/beauty/why-do-we-root-against-celebrity-beauty-brands/
https://www.allure.com/story/hailey-bieber-rhode-launch-interview-review
https://twitter.com/haileysoutfits/status/1537184824963760132
https://centennialbeauty.com/rhode-skin-hailey-bieber-sued-for-trademark-infringement/
This week we are joined by inaugural guest host Crystal Andrews, founder and editor of Zee Feed. In the episode we discuss the return of YouTube’s most controversial creators: Jeffree Star, Shane Dawson and Gabbie Hanna and look at the circumstances leading up to their cancellations and subsequent exit from the internet. We compare it to the likes of Jenna Marbles and Australian influencers Essana O’Neill and Tula Vintage — who made the personal decision to leave the internet and why it feels so different. We discuss what a comeback looks like for each creator and potential pathways forward, as the internet continues to be both ageist and an ever-evolving environment.
Timestamps:
3:40 Everything I Know About Love review
9:56 Ripley’s Museum comes to Kim Kardashian’s defence, saying she did not damage Marilyn Monroe’s dress
14:54 Charli D’Amelio has announced the launch of her first fragrance, Born Dreamer by CD
18:50 Jeffree Star appears on Impaulsive, opens up about the beauty community
20:17 When YouTubers leave the internet, where do they go?
21:21 Shane Dawson cancellation timeline and return
31:14 Gabbie Hanna cancellation timeline and return
34:35 Jenna Marbles leaves the internet
40:27 Tula Vintage leaves the Internet
49:12 Essana O’Neill "cancels" herself, returns with an OG style blog
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https://centennialbeauty.com/shane-dawson-returns-to-social-media-after-mass-cancellation/
https://centennialbeauty.com/gabbie-hanna-quits-internet/
https://www.distractify.com/p/jenna-marbles-now
In this week's episode, we bring you a big viral news recap!
Timestamps:
16:00 TikTok star Cooper Noriega passes away at 19
18:37 Shane Dawson discusses his cancellation at length on Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend
25:14 Nikita Dragun is accused of stealing nail designs for her collaboration with Makartt
29:29 The ACE Family faces backlash for promoting gambling to young audience
33:35 Meta has announced new editing tools for Instagram & Facebook reels
42:48 Britney Spears marries Sam Asghari
49:00 Kim Kardashian accused of damaging Marilyn Monroe's dress after Met Gala outing
58:41 Demi Lovato reveals they are no longer California sober after rehab stint in late 2021
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https://centennialbeauty.com/tiktok-meta-new-editing-tools-reels/
https://twitter.com/PopCrave/status/1536415873421914112
https://www.buzzfeed.com/natashajokic1/demi-lovato-rehab-new-song
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/23000352/instagram-algorithm-reels-video-following-favorites
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In this week's episode, we discuss the Kardashians’ move away from the BBL trend and aesthetic that they heavily influenced. This conversation was inspired by the recent photos Kim Kardashian posted of herself on a boat in Italy after Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker's wedding, where she debuted a new slimmer body devoid of her exaggerated hourglass curves. We explore how Kim’s changing physique possibly signals the end of the BBL era and why the Kardashians may have decided to reverse the alleged procedure that helped them achieve their signature silhouette.
Timestamps:
2:13 Stranger Things recap SPOILERS
14:27 BTS Army comes for Tucker Carlson after he mocked their visit to the White House
18:12 Billie Eilish and boyfriend Matthew Tyler Vorce split after a year of dating
21:21 Kim Kardashian announces the launch of her new skincare brand, SKKN By Kim & there is already backlash surrounding the name
28:31 Liam Payne apologises for comments he said about One Direction on Logan Paul’s podcast
35:21 Main topic: The end of the BBL era
46:58 Why we think the Kardashians are reversing their BBLs
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https://centennialbeauty.com/billie-eilish-cancelled-boyfriend-homophobic-racist-tweets/
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https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/liam-payne-tells-logan-paul-one-direction-member-threw-me-up-a-wall-3239233
https://www.papermag.com/break-the-internet-kim-kardashian-cover-1427450475.html
https://www.instagram.com/p/CSrZnqDHRMY/
https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/miu-miu-mini-skirts-kim-kardashian-end-of-bbls
https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/xgdwm4/bbl-tiktok
https://centennialbeauty.com/bbl-epidemic-tiktok-beauty-standard-brazilian-butt-lift-plastic-surgery-dangerous/
https://centennialbeauty.com/kim-kardashian-bbl-reversal-new-beauty-standards-body-skinny/
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Timestamps:
8:32 Kravis Italian wedding
27:09 Sienna Mae Gomez has returned to YouTube after allegations of assault were brought forward by TikTok star Jack Wright
29:29 Bella Hadid launches NFT collection amid fan backlash
33:08 Jeffree Star announces he will be selling Yak meat from Star Yak Ranch, Wyoming
39:05 Jeffree Star's business history
44:20 Timeline of relocation from California to Wyoming & theories on why he chose to become a yak farmer
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https://centennialbeauty.com/bella-hadid-launches-nft-collection-amid-fan-criticism/
https://www.insider.com/jeffree-star-wyoming-from-la-mansion-yak-ranch-timeline-2021-8
https://centennialbeauty.com/jeffree-star-apologises-james-charles/
https://centennialbeauty.com/jeffree-star-alleges-boyfriend-robbed-him-andre-marhold-response/
https://centennialbeauty.com/jeffree-star-accused-physical-violence-sexual-assault-hush-money-insider/
https://centennialbeauty.com/jeffree-star-exposed-for-paying-45k-of-hush-money-to-sexual-assault-victim/
https://centennialbeauty.com/jeffree-star-car-accident-wyoming/
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Timestamps:
9:53 Kravis is married!
12:40 Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott walk BBMAs red carpet with daughter Stormi in Travis’ first red carpet appearance since Astroworld
15:42 Nessa Barrett spotted with Josh Richards amid Jaden Hossler split
17:43 Nikita Dragun opens up about bipolar diagnosis
20:33 ColourPop Cosmetics comes under fire for ripping off a Black creator’s makeup trend in birthday campaign
27:12 From YouTube To TikTok: Is The Beauty Community Dead?
27:44 How Jones Road Beauty 'What The Foundation' became the most divisive product on TikTok
30:00 Jones Road Beauty 'What The Foundation' reviews
36:24 Why the beauty community died
49:34 How TikTok has ushered in a new era for the beauty community and what the Jones Road Beauty foundation scandal can teach us about this shift
52:58 Downfalls of the TikTok beauty community vs. YouTube beauty community
1:00 Our predictions for the future of the online beauty community
1:03 Was the Jones Road Beauty foundation scandal a planned PR stunt?
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https://centennialbeauty.com/colourpop-cosmetics-colourful-under-eye-trend-birthday-campaign-naezrah-backlash/
https://beautyvelle.com/2021/02/06/colourpop-make-it-black-collection/
https://centennialbeauty.com/jones-road-beauty-what-the-foundation-tiktok-reviews-controversy/
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/23064266/dan-howell-michelle-phan-youtuber-brain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSGGxzFGwNg&ab_channel=Rifenstine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqZMLY3WgeI&ab_channel=FoolCoveragePodcast
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In this week's episode, we dive into the recent controversies around YouTube's "OG" beauty guru, Michelle Phan. We first look at the history of her YouTube career and how she transitioned from student to creator to business owner before diving into her several-year hiatus triggered by the pressure of fame. We then look at how she's changed post-hiatus and the questionable things she's been promoting since, including cryptocurrency, essential oils to cure COVID-19, and now a cult-like meditation retreat. We explore Michelle as one of the only case studies we have on the effects of early internet fame and how being both heavily exploited by the industry while also beloved by millions for so long has possibly permanently impacted her perception of reality.
Timestamps:
6:35 Olivia Rodrigo speaks out in support of abortion access amid impending Roe v Wade overturn
9:51 TikTok reveals revenue share program for creators & publishers
14:04 Josie Canseco responds to rumours she cheated with Jaden Hossler
18:05 Josh Richards confirms basketball player Mia Mastrov is his “newest girl”
19:55 Michelle Phan discussion
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https://centennialbeauty.com/tiktok-pulse-revenue-share-program/
https://centennialbeauty.com/josie-canseco-responds-rumours-jaden-hossler-cheat-nessa-barrett-landon-barker-unfollow/
https://centennialbeauty.com/josh-richards-mia-mastrov/
https://www.thecut.com/2019/09/michelle-phan-youtube-beauty-star-on-why-she-left.html
https://variety.com/2019/digital/news/michelle-phan-relaunches-youtube-channel-music-1203230812/
https://centennialbeauty.com/michelle-phan-cult-history-problematic-promotion/
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/michelle-phan-youtube-beauty-guru-wheelchair-joe-dispenza-pseudoscience-1347580/
In this week's discussion, we bring you a full recap of the 2022 Met Gala! We first dive into the theme "Gilded Glamor" and its history before sharing our opinions on best and worst dressed. We also explore why the Met Gala still resonates with youth audiences when other A-list events (like the Oscars, the Grammys etc.) no longer do and how Vogue's small changes over the years have contributed to maintaining the event's relevance. Timestamps:
5:00 American Eagle partners with Twitch on docuseries for latest campaign
8:00 Charli D'Amelio set to make acting debut in new thriller
11:07 Nessa Barrett and Jaden Hossler split amid cheating rumours
15:07 Tayler Holder addresses rumours of sexual misconduct in open letter to E! News
21:19 Tinx updates
23:55 Met Gala recap
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https://centennialbeauty.com/nessa-barrett-jaden-hossler-unfollow-cheating-rumours/
https://centennialbeauty.com/tayler-holder-allegations-deny-open-letter-response/
https://centennialbeauty.com/met-gala-2022-red-carpet-best-celebrity-looks-gilded-glamor/
In this week's episode, we discuss TikTok creator Tinx and her tweets that have resurfaced from 2012-2020. We dive into Tinx's background and how she catapulted to viral fame. We go into how her old problematic tweets got exposed, the internet's reaction, and share her apology and the various explanations (excuses?) she's made for them. We explore the questions: Why was the backlash against Tinx so severe? Should we still be cancelling people over past tweets? And do we think this is the end for Tinx's online career?
Timestamps:
12:55 Elon Musk buys Twitter
18:08 Quen Blackwell reignites concern around her former relationship with Diplo
22:58 Tinx's tweets: TikTok's "big sis" comes crashing down
26:00 Tinx's background
29:11 How Tinx grew her TikTok following and why people love her
36:24 What happened with the tweets?
45:34 Tinx's apology
49:43 The resurfaced tweets to cancellation pipeline
57:26 General response to Tinx’s apology
1:06 Tinx addresses 2020 tweets in IG AMA
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https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/04/11/tinxs-field-guide-for-rich-moms-and-bad-boyfriends
https://www.vogue.com/article/tinx-tik-tok
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sophie-ross-with-the-pop-culture-roundup-the/id1482820355?i=1000557906946
https://www.reddit.com/r/tinxsnark/comments/u8p50v/collection_of_old_tweets_as_requested/
https://sophieross.substack.com/p/we-need-to-talk-about-tinxs-old-tweets?s=r
In this week's episode, we discuss Coachella’s return after a two-year hiatus and the PR disaster that was Revolve Festival. We first break down the history of both Coachella and Revolve Festival (including what happened this weekend) and explore how Revolve's inability to adapt its influencer marketing strategy with the changing times has negatively impacted Coachella's relevance post-pandemic. We also share a first-hand account from an influencer we interviewed about her time at Revolve Festival this weekend to contextualise what went wrong and who is to blame. Finally, we consider if our post-pandemic cultural landscape is still conducive to influencer events anymore.
Viral news timestamps:
7:23 The Kardashians premieres on Hulu/Disney+
16:52 Bryce Hall to star in an upcoming horror film about influencer culture
18:50 Ethan Klein loses H3 Podcast sponsors following homophobic comments
20:21 Sofia Richie is engaged to boyfriend Elliot Grainge
21:30 Olivia Rodrigo announced as Glossier’s first official celebrity ambassador
26:07 Did Revolve kill Coachella?
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https://centennialbeauty.com/coachella-losing-cultural-relevance/
https://centennialbeauty.com/tiktok-expose-revolve-festival-2022/
https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/revolve-fest-coachella-fyre-influencers-social-media-1235061586/
In this week’s episode, we discuss the LaBrant family’s new anti-abortion “documentary” and how the problematic behaviour of the parents behind YouTube family channels will implicate their children long-term. We also explore why Cole and Sav felt they were qualified to create this piece of propaganda, why it was essentially a “documentary” filled with fake news, and how their evangelical Christian beliefs influenced this decision.
Viral news timestamps:
8:16 Dave Portnoy slut-shames Tana Mongeau and calls her “a clown” for flaking on BFFs Podcast appearance
12:06 JoJo Siwa not invited to KCAs after cutting hair and coming out as gay
15:23 TikTok theorises that Kylie Jenner hired her own photographer for Kardashians Hulu premiere red carpet
19:34 Ethan Klein apologises for “homophobic” comments about James Charles and his possible plastic surgery
27:14 Trisha Paytas rebrands vlog channel as Patyas-Hacmon family channel
Main topic timestamps:
30:16 The LaBrant Fam: YouTube's Most Problematic Family Vloggers Have Gone Too Far
33:07 Who are the LaBrants?
40:00 The anti-abortion documentary
44:10 The backlash
50:30 Family vloggers posting problematic content and the implications this will have on their children (even if the content is unrelated to their kids)
56:15 The religious motivations behind Cole and Sav’s documentary
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https://centennialbeauty.com/why-jojo-siwa-not-invited-to-kids-choice-awards/
https://twitter.com/SophRossss/status/1513028263232294913
https://centennialbeauty.com/ethan-klein-homophobic-comments-james-charles-bbl-h3-podcast-apology/
https://centennialbeauty.com/trisha-paytas-family-vlog-channel/
https://centennialbeauty.com/labrant-family-anti-abortion-propaganda-documentary-backlash/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je1Azu5XHYM&t=228s&ab_channel=TheLaBrantFam
https://twitter.com/cacasmiddlename/status/986684812936208384
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/christian-right-worships-donald-trump-915381/
https://blog.reformedjournal.com/2020/10/23/why-are-christians-so-mean/
This episode is brought to you by Girl, the new fragrance by Rochas for a generation that nurtures and prioritises their wellbeing. Girl contains 90% natural-origin ingredients, and an eco-designed bottle made from 40% recycled glass. Shop Rochas Girl at David Jones or The Iconic. In this week's episode, we explore the controversy around feminist TikTok star Drew Afualo after she did a sponsored video for shady fast-fashion brand, Shein. We dive into the origins of fast-fashion, why Shein is amongst the most unethical fast-fashion brands, and why Drew's audience responded so poorly to her sponcon (especially when so many other influencers promote fast-fashion). We also share Drew's response to the backlash and aim to answer the question: Should we be holding influencers who promote consumption to a higher standard? Because is there really any ethical consumption under capitalism, anyways?
Viral news recap:
9:35 Gen Z sweep the 2022 Grammys
13:00 David Dobrik is being called out after promoting a rug pull NFT
17:29 BeReal is the new tech app Gen Z is obsessed with
20:31 Kanye West pulls out of Coachella
21:49 Did Drew Afualo deserve to be cancelled over a Shein haul?
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https://centennialbeauty.com/faze-banks-calls-out-david-dobrik-for-promoting-nft-rug-pull/
https://centennialbeauty.com/what-is-bereal-app/
https://www.tiktok.com/@drewafualo?lang=en
https://centennialbeauty.com/drew-afualo-tiktok-shein/
https://www.pedestrian.tv/online/drew-afualo-tiktok/
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/11/10781654/plus-size-fast-fashion-ethics
https://www.marieclaire.com.au/sustainable-fashion-size-inclusivity
https://stories.publiceye.ch/en/shein/#group-section-The-research-bhSZW2z6Nw
https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1008472/the-shady-labor-practices-underpinning-sheins-global-fashion-empire
https://fashionista.com/2016/06/what-is-fast-fashion
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In this week’s episode, we dive into Doja Cat threatening to quit music after Paraguayan fans cyberbullied her for not showing their country enough love. We explore the concept of fandoms and the toxic expectations these fandoms place on their favourite personalities or entitites. We look at the difference between a fan and someone who's part of fandom, what makes fandoms turn toxic, and the role social media plays in perpetuating a sense of entitlement in fandoms. We also dive into why some fans gatekeep and how this gatekeeping is often used as an excuse for people to act on their racist, misogynistic, sexist, and derogatory beliefs.
Viral news recap:
8:22 Trans influencer La Demi accuses Denzel Dion of physical assault
13:27 Ethan Klein is facing backlash for his opinion on Will Smith’s Oscars slap
21:15 Kim Kardashian half apologises for controversial statement telling women to get to work
25:20 Doja Cat & the normalisation of toxic fandoms
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https://centennialbeauty.com/ethan-klein-hila-klein-backlash-will-smith-slap-chris-rock-opinion/
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/will-smith-chris-rock-slap-situation-is-not-about-you
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/03/kim-kardashian-apologizes-robin-roberts-gma-get-your-ass-up-and-work
https://www.thefandomentals.com/critique-vs-fan-entitlement/
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-toxic-fandom-5214499
https://www.ntdaily.com/the-difference-between-gatekeeping-and-defending-a-fanbase/
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/25/arts/music/pop-music-superfans-stans.html?
https://www.inputmag.com/culture/will-white-tiktok-fandom-gen-x-middle-age-women-drama
https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/intellect/jfs/2020/00000008/00000002/art00001
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In this week's episode, we’re diving into the rise of celebrity plastic surgery analysis content and accounts. In recent months we’ve seen a massive uptick in interest for this type of content across TikTok and YouTube, with several accounts going viral– both from average people and from plastic surgeons themselves. We look at what triggered this new trend, the influence the YouTube beauty community has had on its rise, the pros and cons of this type of content, and the ethics around creators who capitalise on making this content, both from a views perspective and a monetary perspective.
Viral news recap:
13:54 Trisha Paytas quits and then un-quits legacy ‘blndsundoll4mj’ YouTube channel
18:50 The ACE Family also announces plans to quit YouTube
24:07 World's first NFT-gated festival happened in Vegas over the weekend
27:26 Amanda Bynes to be released from conservatorship
29:10 Kylie Jenner changes name of son, no longer Wolf Webster
30:46 The rise of celebrity plastic surgery analysis content & its consequences
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https://centennialbeauty.com/ace-family-leave-youtube-ace-fest/
https://centennialbeauty.com/afterparty-nft-gated-art-and-music-festival/
https://centennialbeauty.com/amanda-bynes-9-year-conservatorship-set-to-end/
https://centennialbeauty.com/kylie-jenner-son-no-longer-called-wolf/
https://twitter.com/enews/status/1504937225577926656
https://www.reddit.com/r/BeautyGuruChatter/comments/tk5ogh/how_much_of_an_impact_have_celebrities_had_on/
https://www.tiktok.com/@kierabreaugh
https://www.youtube.com/c/LorryHill
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It's Renegade's 100th episode! Thank you so much to everyone who has listened to our podcast over the past two years, we are so grateful and love sharing this journey with you all!
In this week's episode, we answer all your questions about our business and the logistics behind how Centennial Beauty and Renegade function.
Viral news recap:
11:48 Casey Neistat’s documentary on David Dobrik premieres at SXSW
19:26 David Dobrik & Jeff Wittek update
22:00 Pete Davidson & Kanye West text messages leaked & updates on Kanye's behaviour on Instagram
33:21 Kim Kardashian offends people everywhere with advice to working women
36:00 Bella Hadid regrets nose job at 14, but denies having any other work done
39:56 Tana Mongeau’s agency Unruly Agency facing several lawsuits from models claiming exploitation
42:30 Business Q&A
Questions:
- What is our business? How do we explain/describe it to people who don’t fully understand media?
- What are all the elements of the business?
- How do we make money?
- What does a typical day look like for each of you? Do you bring your lunch?
- What’s a typical week look like?
- What do we mean by “meetings”? Do you schedule your own meetings?
- How do you delegate? How do you organise your to-do lists? Do you use a joint calendar?
- Favourite things to do and least favourite?
- How do you book guests for Renegade & how far in advance? Do you need to pay for guests on the show or to interview talent?
- How do we plan for the future? Do we work off a yearly, quarterly, or monthly business plan?
- Biggest lessons in business so far?
- How do you find the confidence to put yourselves out there and be the face of the brand?
- Goals? Short term and long term? Personally and professionally?
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https://centennialbeauty.com/under-the-influence-david-dobrik-casey-neistat/
https://centennialbeauty.com/jeff-wittek-respond-david-dobrik-excavator-apology-legal-action/
https://centennialbeauty.com/kanye-west-pete-davidson-leaked-text-messages-kim-kardashian/
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ellendurney/kanye-west-raises-daughters-differently-to-sons-problematic?fbclid=IwAR3D6m0NpD84G1CTNkB074xNPDlPfBKfQ67Cxk-Q-OOay0j9fl-U2fB-2Vk
https://www.vogue.com/article/bella-hadid-cover-april-2022
In this week's episode, we interview Megan Pustetto from So Dramatic! In her first life, Megan was a journalist and entertainment editor for some of Australia’s leading weekly and digital titles, before starting So Dramatic! as a project during COVID while she freelanced. Little did she know, So Dramatic! would become the top entertainment podcast in Australia – success which has since seen her sign with Nova Entertainment and work to produce a daily edition, So Dramatic! Daily, to compliment her weekly long-form episodes. We speak with Megan on building her business, reality TV, and all the ups and downs of becoming a public figure herself in the process.
Viral news timestamps:
7:56 Chelsea Hart & Modern Warrior relationship drama has taken over TikTok FYPs around the world
30:51 TikTok theorises that Dua Lipa didn’t actually plagiarise Levitating
35:35 Pioneer influencer beauty brand Makeup Geek to close next month
42:14 David Dobrik apologises to Jeff Wittek
50:20 Megan Pustetto from So Dramatic! interview
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https://centennialbeauty.com/modern-warrior-lance-tsosie-chelsea-hart-relationship-drama/
https://www.tiktok.com/@chelseahartisme/video/7070475956401507589
https://www.tiktok.com/@chelseahartisme/video/7070564987093159173
https://www.tiktok.com/@chelseahartisme/video/7070618601681620229
https://centennialbeauty.com/dua-lipa-plagiarise-levitating/
https://centennialbeauty.com/makeup-geek-closing-marlena-stell/
https://centennialbeauty.com/david-dobrik-apologise-jeff-wittek-excavator-accident/
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TW: Violence, death, psychological trauma
In this week's episode, we cover the rise in harassment Twitch streamers have been facing in recent months. We look at the two deadliest forms of harassment— doxxing and swatting— and explore why these have become so common on Twitch, how they pose a real safety threat to streamers and their families, and what the platform is doing to stop them. We also share come tragic case studies— one where a streamer was forced to permanently move countries, and another when an innocent person was shot and killed as the result of these harassments.
Viral news timestamps:
22:23 TikTok users panic over Olaplex ingredient that allegedly causes infertility
29:51 TikTok introduces 10-minute videos
34:38 Sienna Mae Gomez appears on the BFFs podcast to tell her side of the Jack Wright story
38:23 H3H3 podcast cancels Jeff Wittek interview about his drama with David Dobrik
45:55 Sydney Sweeney is engaged!
48:45 Doxxing & swatting: The deadly growing threats faced by twitch streamers
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https://centennialbeauty.com/tiktok-banned-ingredient-lilial-olaplex/
https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/28/22954525/tiktok-maximum-video-length-10-minutes
https://centennialbeauty.com/sienna-mae-gomez-addresses-jack-wright-allegations-bffs-podcast/
https://centennialbeauty.com/h3h3-podcast-cancel-jeff-wittek-david-dobrik-interview-friend-cody-padrino-threaten-klein-family/
https://centennialbeauty.com/who-is-sydney-sweeneys-fiance-jonathan-davino/
https://centennialbeauty.com/doxxing-swatting-twitch/
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/drag-queens-are-swatted-streaming-twitch-want-stop-rcna5631
https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/xqc-reveals-he-had-to-move-out-after-daily-police-swattings-i-was-scared-i-was-going-to-die-1602751/
https://kotaku.com/fatal-call-of-duty-swatter-pleads-guilty-to-51-charges-1830434368
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stop-swatting-before-it-happens-seattle/
https://www.businessinsider.com.au/what-is-doxxing-2020-11
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stop-swatting-before-it-happens-seattle/
https://twitter.com/TaylorLorenz/status/1494113992196775940
https://twitter.com/AaronW_A_W/status/1491579468212838400
Use code RENEGADE for 20% off SPKD Blends: https://www.spkdblends.com/ In this week's episode, we explore the buzzy 'vibe shift' in relation to YouTube and cancel culture. We first dive into the history of cancel culture dating back to the 1950s and explore how it ended up as such a big part of the zeitgeist in recent years. We then discuss how YouTube creators have historically been treated amid a cancellation and dive into the shift we are seeing now— a less severe cancellation with more permanent consequences.
Viral news timestamps:
14:24 Euphoria’s makeup artist, Donni Davy, is launching her own beauty brand inspired by the show
19:31 Popular drama channel Peter Monn has been hospitalised in critical condition after fatal car accident
*Since recording, Peter has spoken out via Twitter here
21:10 Patrick Starr announces he is “over” social media
27:34 Jeffree Star Skin is finally launching
32:03 The 'vibe shift' of YouTube cancel culture
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https://starcasm.net/youtuber-peter-monn-is-recovering-from-a-deadly-car-crash/
https://centennialbeauty.com/patrick-starrr-giving-up-social-media/
https://centennialbeauty.com/jeffree-star-skin/
https://centennialbeauty.com/vibe-shift-of-cancel-culture/
https://www.8ball.report/?r=zifuc
https://www.thecut.com/2022/02/a-vibe-shift-is-coming.html
https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/12/30/20879720/what-is-cancel-culture-explained-history-debate
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https://www.icarocafe.com.au/
http://www.wildlifewonders.org.au
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In this week's episode, we bring you all our opinions on the new mini-series adaptation of the Anna Delvey story, Inventing Anna. We explore what was real, what was fake, and what left us utterly confused. We share our thoughts centering the show around Vivian Kent, the dramatisation of an already-interesting case, and the criticism suggesting the series glorified Anna's crimes.
Inventing Anna is a Netflix & Shondaland miniseries based on a New York Magazine investigative piece covering the life of fake German heiress Anna Sorokin AKA Anna Delvey who became notorious for scamming New York’s elite. Anna is played by Julia Garner and the series follows a journalist named Vivian Kent, played by Anna Chlumsky, who is trying to redeem her career by profiling Anna’s story and scams.
Viral news timestamps:
5:35 Julia Fox & Kanye West have split
16:41 Trisha Paytas is pregnant with their first child
19:47 Charly Jordan & Harry Jowsey seemingly confirm relationship
24:00 Dixie D'Amelio & Griffin Johnson get cosy at party over the weekend, Noah Beck responds
28:23 Inventing Anna review
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Resources:
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2018/04/my-misadventure-with-the-magician-of-manhattan
https://www.thecut.com/article/how-anna-delvey-tricked-new-york.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/14/style/anna-delvey-sorokin-interview.html?smtyp=cur∣=tw-nytimes
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/inventing-anna-tv-review-1235087964/
https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-yorks-son-of-sam-law-invoked-in-german-heiress-fraud-scheme-11609167604
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/02/inventing-anna-delvey-netflix-real-rachel-williams
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In this week's episode, we interview the fierce marketing genius and nouveau tech entrepreneur Michelle Battersby! After picking up her life in Australia and moving to LA in leap of faith, Michelle partnered with ex-Hinge designer Lucy Mort to raise capital and build revolutionary content app 'SUNROOM' to help women and non-binary creators to make money. We speak with Michelle about her massive career and life move, what it was like raising money, how SUNROOM fills a gap in the creator economy, and all the challenges they've faced along the way.
OUR SUNROOM: sunroom.so/creator/renegadepodcast
Viral news timestamps:
12:40 Kylie Jenner gives birth to second baby
16:27 Kim & Kanye divorce drama explained
23:27 Julia Fox tells all on Call Her Daddy
34:30 Tayler Holder faces possible sexual assault allegations after being unfollowed by major TikTokers
40:15 Michelle Battersby interview
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https://centennialbeauty.com/kylie-jenner-gives-birth-second-baby/
https://centennialbeauty.com/kim-kardashian-kanye-west-north-tiktok-response-constant-attacks/
https://centennialbeauty.com/tayler-holder-unfollowing-sexual-misconduct-allegations/
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In this week's episode, we dive into the evolution of scam culture amongst celebrities and influencers. We first look at the history of their most notorious scams and then explore how and why the rich and famous seem to keep scamming us. We finish with our opinions on if we think celebrities and influencers are scamming us on purpose, or if they really are just that out-of-touch.
Viral news timestamps:
18:38 ByteDance debuts in the metaverse with new social app, Party Island
19:21 Rihanna & ASAP are having a baby
21:11 Joe Rogan & Spotify versus the world
27:35 H3 Steamies spark feud between some of YouTube's biggest drama channels
Main topic timestamps:
38:59 Inspiration for this week's topic - TikTok exposing Billie Eilish merch competition explains why celebrity art competitions are scams
41:27 History of celebrity & influencer scams
1:10 Pipeline analysis: What is the trajectory from influencer to scam artist?
1:16 Why do celebrities & influencers keep scamming us? And do they even know what they're doing?
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Resources:
https://centennialbeauty.com/bytedance-metaverse-party-island/
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/spotify-roiled-joe-rogan-backlash-confronts-complex-reality-media-gian-rcna14242
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/spotify-joe-rogan-streaming-revenue-covid-review-1235085384/#recipient_hashed=f414901f9fae674101e7ef6caa81725159fb5a2e453baef024129e6d06185d49
https://centennialbeauty.com/adam-mcintyre-rich-lux-sebastian-soto-drama-h3-steamies/
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSegT92ex/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CQ6QsC5Qvo&ab_channel=SmokeyGlow
https://www.yahoo.com/now/nfts-202525670.html
https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-worst-influencer-and-celebrity-nft-cash-grabs-of-2021
https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/beaniemaxi-nft-crypto-allegations-exposed/
https://centennialbeauty.com/influencers-promoting-cryptocurrency/
https://esports-news.co.uk/2021/07/02/save-the-kids-cryptocurrency-scandal-faze-influencers-opinion/
https://www.wired.com/story/brief-history-instagram-fitness-tea-ftc-complaint/
In this week's episode, we dive into the internet's latest viral phenomenon: West Elm Caleb. Now that the dust has settled, we cover the backstory of how a random NYC f*ckboy went viral on TikTok without his consent and the arguments both for and against this type of content going viral. We explore whether Caleb's alleged behaviour really warrants his mass 'cancellation' and question whether online sleuthing is doing more harm than good.
Viral news recap:
Jamie Lynn Spears on Call Her Daddy with Alex Cooper
Jack Wright finally addresses allegations made last year that Sienna Mae Gomez sexually assaulted him over the course of their friendship
Beauty brand Juvia’s Place faces backlash for posting video with Asian slur
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https://twitter.com/breatheheavycom/status/1484251862991704064
https://junkee.com/west-elm-caleb-explained/320125
https://www.pedestrian.tv/online/west-elm-caleb-tiktok-meme-explained/
https://www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/55287/1/in-defence-of-west-elm-caleb-tik-tok-ghosting
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSeVVdkph/
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To kick off season 3, we're coming to you from California! We start off with a recap of our holidays and why we're in America for the next couple of weeks before diving into some of the biggest news stories we missed over the past month.
Viral news recap:
Kanye West & Julia Fox saga
MGK & Megan Fox got engaged
Netflixs' Hype House reality show & our opinions
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10QMhwUjdLY&ab_channel=SmokeyGlow
https://twitter.com/kattenbarge/status/1479867891088568326
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/hype-house-netflix-larray-lil-huddy-tenbarge-goggin-rcna11695?cid=sm_npd_nn_tw_ma
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! In our last episode of Season 2, we're recapping the biggest viral news stories of 2021. We also look back on our 2021 pop culture predictions to compare how right or wrong we were (lol).
Thank you so much for all the love and support this year! We love you all so much and can't wait to come back for Season 3 in 2022.
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In this week's episode, we bring you our annual Q & A!
Questions:
What are you both looking forward to in 2022?
Favourite story or piece you’ve written about in 2021?
Interview highlight for you both in 2021?
What has been Centennial’s biggest achievement this year?
What would you both be doing work/job wise if you weren’t doing Centennial?
How did you guys meet?
Do you hire interns? And how?
Can I please have a run down of both your career/lives?
Who is this era’s it girl? Or is ther era of the it girl over?
Biggest lesson for you this year?
Anything you've learned from this year that will change the way we interact with social media in 2022?
Will this be the year we hold big tech accountable?
Favourite episode to record? Hardest to record and why?
Viral news recap:
Doja Cat releases first interactive music video in collaboration with Girls Who Code
Manny MUA & Laura Lee say the ACE Family lied about house foreclosure
Machine Gun Kelly latest to launch male-led beauty brand
Tristan Thompson accused of cheating on Khloe Kardashian and getting another woman pregnant
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https://centennialbeauty.com/gwyneth-paltrow-emma-chamberlain-sunscreen/
https://centennialbeauty.com/hot-tub-streaming-yoga-pants-asmr-twitch/
https://centennialbeauty.com/peach-prc-tiktok-interview/
https://centennialbeauty.com/charli-damelio-dixie-damelio-the-internets-most-famous-sisters/
https://centennialbeauty.com/def-noodles-twitter-permanent-suspension-future-internet-culture-reporting/
https://centennialbeauty.com/what-is-the-victoria-paris-effect/
We are so sorry about Lauren's microphone quality again this week! Thank you for bearing with us as we figure out what is going on with it!
In this week's episode, we dive into the world of deepfake technology after an x-rated deepfake video of Addison Rae went viral. We look at how deepfake differs from other types of synthetic media and explore the threat they pose to women's safety, political stability, and the verification of false information.
Viral news recap:
MrBeast’s Squid Game finally dropped and unsurprisingly, it broke records
The ACE Family addresses foreclosure on their $10 million mansion
MECCA Beauty has changed the price of one of their holiday gift sets after a viral TikTok called them out for increasing the price by $600
TikTok user Sabrina Prater was wrongfully accused of being a serial killer/kidnapper after a conspiracy video about them went insanely viral
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https://centennialbeauty.com/addison-rae-deepfake-twitter-explained/
In this week's episode, we break down the story of scammer Sophia Nur— the woman posing as an LA publicist who allegedly stole millions from LA influencers like Jeff Wittek and Rickey Thompson. We discuss how the accusations first came to light and how quickly the story went viral online, spawning the hashtag #SurvivingSophia. We then explore the various theories floating around Twitter on why and how she conned her way into influencer circles and bank accounts.
Viral news recap:
Noor Dabash has accused TikTok star Nickolas Ray of sexual assault
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello breakup
Selena Gomez is launching a new mental health platform, WonderMind
Dua Lipa launches weekly lifestyle newsletter ‘Service95’
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https://www.vulture.com/2021/11/who-is-sophia-nur-what-is-surviving-sophia-scam.html
https://centennialbeauty.com/noor-dabash-nickolas-ray-sexual-assault/
https://www.mtv.com.au/news/hm4hyo/shawn-mendes-sexuality-opinion
https://centennialbeauty.com/dua-lipa-service95-newsletter/
In this week's episode, we explore the rise of the "clean girl" aesthetic that's recently taken off on TikTok. We discuss the trend's origin and look at the similarities between "clean girl" and other aspirational wellness and beauty trends like "that girl" "main character energy" and "off duty model". We dive into the trend's racist, classist, and elitist roots and look at how the nature of TikTok as a platform has contributed to how toxic the "clean girl" aesthetic has become.
Viral news recap:
Harry Styles announces launch of beauty brand ‘Pleasing’
Ariana Grande faces criticism for plagiarising the packaging design of r.e.m beauty
Taylor Swift releases re-recording of Red
Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan - 2000s queens making a comeback
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https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/15/arts/music/taylor-swift-all-too-well.html
https://centennialbeauty.com/harry-styles-beauty-brand/
https://centennialbeauty.com/britney-spears-conservatorship-explained/
https://www.thecut.com/2021/11/tiktok-clean-look-beauty-trend.html
https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/2021/07/10551994/tiktok-obsession-with-that-girl
https://sorjomagazine.com/naturally-elitist-why-the-no-make-up-movement-isnt-activism/
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/naomi-cooper/why-we-need-to-stop-telli_b_11872566.html
https://www.racked.com/2018/4/12/17169846/bad-skin-classist
https://www.preview.ph/beauty/clean-girl-look-tiktok-trend-a2141-20211027
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2019/01/skin-care-secret-wealth/579337/
In this week's episode, we dive into the Astroworld tragedy. We look at the culture Travis Scott has fostered amongst his fanbase, the violent history of his concerts, and how he exploits his parasocial relationship with fans for hype. We explore the backlash around Kylie Jenner and her response to what happened and aim to answer the question: Who is to blame? Can celebrities control their stans/fanbase and should they be held responsible for when things go wrong? Will Travis recover from this? What PR strategies do we foresee? And what changes to celebrity and influencer culture need to be made to protect fans?
Viral news recap:
Drama channel Here for the Tea tragically passes away
Tati Beauty closes
YouTube to hide dislike button
Jaclyn Hill faces botched launch of jewelry line
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https://centennialbeauty.com/tati-beauty-closed-why-lawsuit/
https://centennialbeauty.com/youtube-hide-dislike-button/
https://centennialbeauty.com/jaclyn-hill-launches-online-market-place-iminit-ahead-of-new-brand-jaclyn-roxanne-launch/
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/For-37-minutes-after-officials-declared-a-mass-16598473.php
https://slate.com/culture/2021/11/travis-scott-astroworld-concert-therapy.html
https://www.garbageday.email/
In this week's episode, we dive into the saga of RFLCT by Valkyrae— the skincare brand developed by YouTube's biggest female streamer that was forced to shut down before it even launched. We explore the backlash surrounding the brand's claims that the products offered blue light protection and aim to answer the question: Why did the gaming community respond so severely to these claims when beauty brands have been formulating products with blue light protection for years? And could blue light skincare really be a scam?
Viral news recap:
Kim Kardashian & Pete Davidson
Gigi Hadid, Zayn Malik & Yolanda Hadid breakdown
Meta (previously Facebook) is recruiting TikTok stars to promote the metaverse
Madelyn Cline & Chase Stokes split
Britney Spears blames her mother for conservatorship
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2021/10/22/valkyrae-youtube-rflct-blue-light-skin-controversy/
https://www.beiersdorf.com/newsroom/press-releases/all-press-releases/2021/05/04-cell-phone-screens-do-not-damage-skin
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6280109/
In this week's episode, we explore the concept of "fictional" influencers, particularly in relation to TikTok. We look at the pros and cons of a corporation creating and producing fictional online personalities in an effort to gain a following, while aiming to answer the question: Is this the future of social media influencing? And if so, is it ethical?
Viral news recap:
Australia introduces draft "Online Privacy Bill"
Faze Clan becomes first esports organisation to go public
Tana Mongeau and Chris Niles have split
Addison Rae launching perfume
Bryce Hall and Corinna Kopf feud on Twitter
Shane Dawson's return is not going well
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https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22734620/fictional-influencers-fourfront-fake-tiktokers
https://zeefeed.com.au/facebook-papers-summary-australia/
https://www.zdnet.com/article/australian-online-privacy-bill-to-make-social-media-age-verification-mandatory-for-tech-giants-reddit-zoom-gaming-platforms/
https://centennialbeauty.com/addison-rae-fragrance/
https://centennialbeauty.com/tana-mongeau-chris-miles-breakup-why/
https://centennialbeauty.com/billie-eilish-to-launch-first-fragrance-eilish/
In this week's episode, we deep dive into all things Kravis. We explore their relationship timeline and how it coincides with the final season of KUWTK. We look at why the world is so obsessed with Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's relationship and share our opinions on how we feel about the commentary and memes around Scott Disick's feelings on the proposal.
Lauren's microphone was acting up a bit, we're sorry for the sound quality
Viral news recap:
Harry Styles allegedly joining Marvel Universe
Netflix - Dave Chapelle saga
Ace family mansion allegedly repossessed to pay back $9.3 million in debt
Gabbie Hanna updates
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https://centennialbeauty.com/the-ace-family-house-alleged-foreclosure-auction-debt/
https://twitter.com/i/events/1450784993723109377
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-10-19/harry-styles-mcu-eternals-premiere
In this week's episode, we interview the iconic Selling Sunset star, Christine Quinn! We chat with Christine about filming her milestone moments for reality TV, how she feels about being painted as the villain on Selling Sunset, her quirky beauty tips, and what makes her new makeup collection with Ciaté totally unique.
Interview starts at 34:33
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Viral news recap:
Kim Kardashian on SNL
Diplo responds to sexual assault allegations amid an ongoing investigation into his conduct over the years
Twitch faces another hack
Jesy Nelson, Little Mix & the blackfishing saga: a full breakdown
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https://centennialbeauty.com/jesy-nelson-allegedly-blocks-little-mix-amid-blackfishing-accusations/
https://www.thecut.com/2021/10/the-former-vogue-editor-known-for-her-stripes.html
https://esports-news.co.uk/2021/10/13/twitch-hack-one-week-on-effect-leak-have-viewers-streamers-twitch-future/
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/oct/12/jesy-nelson-boyz-video-blackfishing-race-black-culture
In this week's episode, we analyse why the entire internet became so obsessed with TikTok's #CouchGuy and how these viral moments affect the people involved.
Viral news recap:
Bretman Rock makes history as Playboy's first openly gay male cover model
Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp go down
Facebook "whistleblower" recap
Ozy Media saga update
Twitch faces data breach, exposing streamers' pay
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https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/05/technology/facebook-whistle-blower-hearing.html
https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/2021/09/10615723/viral-tiktok-cheating-boyfriend
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-hive/id1232383877?i=1000537217246
https://centennialbeauty.com/bretman-rock-playboy/
This week break down a huge week online. From the latest with the Vlog Squad & allegations against Durte Dom to Britney Spears, Instagram Kids being put on hold and YouTube's anti-vaxx policy.
Viral news recap:
Durte Dom addresses sexual assault allegations against him from March
Natalie Mariduena exposed in alleged leaked text messages calling Durte Dom victims "whores"
Jamie Spears removed as Britney Spears' conservator
Angelina Jolie and The Weeknd are rumoured to be dating
Ozy Media exposed by The New York Times, explained
Shane Dawson scheduled to make his return to YouTube this Friday in collab with Jeffree Star
Instagram Kids put "on hold"
YouTube bans anti-vaxx content
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https://centennialbeauty.com/natalie-mariduena-alleged-text-messages-cassandra-durte-dom-victims/
https://centennialbeauty.com/youtube-anti-vaccine-content-ban/
https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-pauses-instagram-kids-project-11632744879
In this week's episode, we explore Trisha Paytas' latest cancellation and why it feels different from the countless other times they have been "cancelled." We look at the role Frenemies played in redeeming Trisha's image and how that redemption arc has made this latest scandal worse, while also questioning the role digital culture reporting (like our brand!) has played in amplifying problematic figures like Trisha. We end with our thoughts on if Trisha can actually ever be cancelled, or if Trisha really is "uncancellable".
Viral news recap:
Emmys recap
Gabby Petito & TikTok sleuthing
Lil Nas X releases Montero
Alissa Violet is suing FaZe Clan
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https://centennialbeauty.com/alissa-violet-sues-faze-clan-why/
https://centennialbeauty.com/how-true-crime-tiktok-played-a-questionable-role-in-the-gabby-petito-case/
https://centennialbeauty.com/lil-nas-x-montero-release-billboards/
https://centennialbeauty.com/the-dark-side-of-trisha-paytas-youtube-series-mysterious-exposed/
https://www.insider.com/trisha-paytas-mysterious-controversy-riney-videos-youtube-drama-tiktok-moses-2021-9
https://www.instagram.com/p/CUGeT4WDlvG/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRdAJKtB0Ec&ab_channel=TrishaPaytas
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2021/09/michaela-coel-emmys-2021/620130/
https://centennialbeauty.com/lil-nas-x-montero-release-billboards/
https://www.thecut.com/2021/09/book-excerpt-the-right-to-sex-by-amia-srinivasan.html
https://www.thecut.com/article/false-rape-accusations.html
In this week's episode, we deep dive into the exploitative world of family vlogging. We look at the history of family vlogging and explore the legal, ethical, and moral implications for the children involved in this type of content. We also dive into several case studies of family vloggers that have taken it too far including DaddyOFive, The ACE Family, The LaBrants & Myka Stauffer and finish by considering some solutions to these problems.
Viral news recap:
Texas abortion ban update
Met Gala 2021
The D'Amelio Show
Trisha Paytas and Ethan Klein are fighting...again
Mommy vlogger Jordan Cheyenne faces backlash for turning son's trauma into thumbnail clickbait
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https://centennialbeauty.com/met-gala-2021-best-looks-emma-chamberlain-lil-nas-x-addison-rae/
https://centennialbeauty.com/the-dark-side-of-trisha-paytas-youtube-series-mysterious-exposed/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMJGN_RNG78&t=1s&ab_channel=SmokeyGlow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXOATB1v3jM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5c9w-QKI8c&ab_channel=TehMimi
https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/54133/1/lewis-hamilton-black-designers-table-met-gala-theophilio-shacarri-richardson
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2017/04/youtube-family-vloggings-dark-side.html
In this week's episode, we dive into all the latest Kardashian and Kardashian-adjacent news from Kanye's 'Donda' to Kourtney & Travis in Italy to Scott Disick's shady DM to Younes. We share our opinions on Donda's negative reviews, Kanye's controversial stance on cancel culture, and his obsession with saying something despite having nothing to say at all.
Viral news recap:
Texas abortion ban explainer
Bella Hadid announces new position as COO and co-founder of Kin Euphorics
Kendall Jenner has been announced as the creative director for FRWD
Pink criticises parents of internet child stars for exploiting their kids
'He's All That' recap
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https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/02/he-horrifically-abused-me-for-years-evan-rachel-wood-and-other-women-make-allegations-of-abuse-against-marilyn-manson
https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/rapper-kanye-west-speaks-out-for-glbt-fairness
https://www.thedailybeast.com/kanye-wests-donda-is-a-tribute-to-mom-full-of-people-who-hate-women?ref=wrap
https://centennialbeauty.com/kanye-west-donda-backlash/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/critics-notebook-kanye-wests-donda-1235004859/
In this week's episode, we discuss Kylie Jenner's alleged pregnancy, the Met Gala "guest list", OnlyFans' banning and unbanning sexually explicit content in the span of six days, the serious allegations against Trisha Paytas' new skincare range, Ariana Grande's beauty line, Apple's new privacy update, and more. We cap off the episode with an insightful interview with Sara Kuburic AKA The Millennial Therapist, where we discuss the implications of social media and influencer culture on Millennials & Gen Z and dissect what it really means to be "authentic" online.
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Viral news recap:
Kylie Jenner is allegedly pregnant with baby #2
OnlyFans bans and unbans sexually explicit content
Leaked Met Gala list and seating charts making waves
Trisha Paytas’ skincare is allegedly causing adverse reactions
Ariana Grande set to release beauty line r.e.m very soon
Apple to implement new privacy policy
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https://zeefeed.com.au/onlyfans-ban-porn/
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?i=1000532578715
https://centennialbeauty.com/ariana-grande-rem-beauty/
https://centennialbeauty.com/trisha-paytas-skincare-line-concerns-negative-reviews/
https://centennialbeauty.com/met-gala-2021-guest-list-tiktok-stars-charli-damelio-dixie-damelio-addison-rae-james-charles-emma-chamberlain-bella-poarch-khaby-lame/
https://centennialbeauty.com/kylie-jenner-pregnant-second-baby-travis-scott/
https://centennialbeauty.com/why-onlyfans-ban-sexually-explicit-pornography-content/
In this week's episode, we look at how influencers are becoming increasingly comfortable with placing psychiatric labels on each other like "gaslighter", "narcissistic" and "sociopath" to drum up drama and win fights. We look at how these labels have transcended the field of psychiatry into internet culture and mainstream vocabulary while examining the implications of this shift on the stigmatisation of mental health. Finally, we consider why influencers are so quick to use these "buzzwords" despite the backlash and share some solutions to this rising issue.
Viral news recap:
Sway House collapses as several members move out
Bryce Hall kisses Josie Canseco at 22nd birthday party amid rumours he’s dating Riley Hubatka
Britney Spears’ father says he will step down as conservator... eventually
Trisha Paytas goes on the Mom’s Basement podcast
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https://www.insider.com/narcissist-abuse-gaslighting-trend-trisha-paytas-gabbie-hanna-shane-dawson-2021-7?amp&utmSource=twitter&utmContent=referral&utmTerm=topbar&referrer=twitter&__twitter_impression=true
https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/9/17936398/jake-paul-shane-dawson-sociopath-allen-frances-psychiatry-mental-illness-stigma
https://www.vox.com/first-person/2018/12/19/18140830/gaslighting-relationships-politics-explained
https://centennialbeauty.com/trisha-paytas-moms-basement-podcast-ethan-klein-keemstar/
https://centennialbeauty.com/bryce-hall-kiss-josie-canseco-birthday-party-riley-hubatka/
https://centennialbeauty.com/bryce-hall-leaves-sway-house-tiktok-over/
In this week's episode, we explore Emma Chamberlain's decision to take an indefinite break from YouTube as she chooses to nurture her mental health. We look at the longevity and sustainability of a YouTube career and aim to answer the following questions: Do the benefits of being a successful creator outweigh the drawbacks of living your life in the public eye with little-to-no career progression and a lack of structure in your work environment? What happens when your success plateaus and you're deemed "irrelevant"? And can a career on YouTube really be the endgame?
Viral news recap:
Dixie D'Amelio revealed as latest PUMA ambassador
Nessa Barrett accused of copying music video from Peach PRC
Addison Rae's Item Beauty to launch in Sephora
Rihanna sells out first Fenty perfume launch
Kat Tenbarge reports timeline of abuse allegations against YouTuber Anna Campbell
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https://centennialbeauty.com/rihanna-fenty-eau-de-parfum-sold-out/
https://centennialbeauty.com/nessa-barrett-accused-copy-music-video-peach-prc-josh/
https://centennialbeauty.com/anna-campbell-exposed-allegedly-abusive-ex-girlfriends-we-are-survivors-natalia-taylor/
https://www.insider.com/anna-campbell-youtube-onlyfans-abuse-grooming-drama-timeline-natalia-taylor-2021-7
In this week's episode we dive into the latest beauty trend to sweep TikTok: Brazilian butt lifts AKA 'BBL'. We cover what exactly is a BBL, how this procedure rose in popularity, the deadly impact it has on women around the world, and how TikTok has played a major role in glorifying it. We also share our opinions on whether or not plastic surgery of any type can be considered "feminist" when women are going under the knife in hopes of achieving the beauty standard— a standard determined by the male gaze.
Viral news recap:
Rihanna's networth cracks $1.7 billion
Austin McBroom being sued by James Harden and Tayler Holder
Addison Rae seemingly confirms relationship with Omer Fedi
Olivia Rodrigo accused of using AAVE and Blaccent
Logitech and celebrity choreographer JaQuel Knight have teamed up to support Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour creators with a new copyright initiative
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https://centennialbeauty.com/bbl-epidemic-tiktok-beauty-standard-brazilian-butt-lift-plastic-surgery-dangerous/
https://centennialbeauty.com/austin-mcbroom-accused-scam-youtube-vs-tiktok-boxing-match-social-gloves/
https://centennialbeauty.com/addison-rae-omer-fedi-dating/
https://centennialbeauty.com/olivia-rodrigo-blaccent-aave/
https://centennialbeauty.com/bipoc-tiktok-creators-copyright-choreography-logitech-for-creators-jaquel-knight/
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2021/feb/09/brazilian-butt-lift-worlds-most-dangerous-cosmetic-surgery
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22598377/bbl-brazilian-butt-lift-miami-cost-tiktok
https://www.tiktok.com/@kierabreaugh?
In this week's episode, we share the biggest pop culture moments that shaped us personally and react to each other's answers!
Viral news recap:
Simone Biles withdraws from Olympics
Tana Mongeau launches Cancelled podcast
Tommy Dorfman reintroduces herself as a trans woman
Bryce Hall & Riley Hubatka dating rumours
Dua Lipa denounces DaBaby’s homophobic comments
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https://centennialbeauty.com/tommy-dorfman-trans-woman-come-out/
https://centennialbeauty.com/bryce-hall-riley-hubatka-dating/
https://centennialbeauty.com/dua-lipa-dababy-homophobic-comments-rolling-loud-miami/
https://centennialbeauty.com/bbl-epidemic-tiktok-beauty-standard-brazilian-butt-lift-plastic-surgery-dangerous/
In this week's episode, we explore the rise in queer ambiguity amongst Gen Z icons such as Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Harry Styles and the like. We discuss how celebrities use queerbaiting to their advantage and the implications for mainstream LGBTQIA+ representation. We also look at whether fans put too much pressure on their faves to put a label on their sexual orientation and how that might impact the artist's own personal exploration.
Viral news recap:
Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker claim they are not engaged
Hailey Beiber shuts down pregnancy rumours
Gabbie Hanna quits the internet
Natalie Mariduena addresses David Dobrik’s cancellation on BFFs podcast
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https://centennialbeauty.com/can-celebrities-actually-queerbait-rise-in-queer-ambiguity-gen-z-celebrities-lgbtqia-representation-pop-culture/
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/queerbaiting-i-can-explain-podcast-ep-138/id1371663209?i=1000529400939
https://shesafullonmonet.com/celebrities-queerbaiting/
https://studybreaks.com/students/no-real-people-cant-engage-in-queerbaiting-billie-eilish/
This week we break down the latest in viral news:
Jaclyn Hill receives backlash for latest summer launch
TikTok star Mikayla Nogueira apologises for defending Jaclyn Hill amid shade range drama
Bella Hadid confirms new boyfriend
Mads Lewis & Christian Plourde confirm relationship
Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker allegedly got married in Vegas
Kate Moss is the new ambassador for SKIMS
Def Noodles permanently suspended on Twitter
Emmy nomination breakdown
Britney Spears gets court approval to hire her chosen attorney in conservatorship
Addison Rae says hi to Trump lol
Addison Rae faces backlash for conducting an interview on TikTok for UFC fight
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https://centennialbeauty.com/tiktok-mikayla-nogueira-jaclyn-hill-cosmetics-backlash-shade-range-apology/
https://centennialbeauty.com/kourtney-kardashian-travis-barker-married-rumours/
https://centennialbeauty.com/mads-lewis-christian-plourde-sevryn-dating/
https://www.businessinsider.com/def-noodles-twitter-banned-suspended-why-violating-rules-2021-7?r=AU&IR=T
https://www.insider.com/tiktok-addison-rae-exposed-talking-donald-trump-ufc-264-2021-7
This week's episode is slightly delayed as we're bringing you our review of the Gossip Girl reboot (and we had to wait until it came out!). We share all our opinions on the pilot, characters, plot lines, and casting while exploring the concept of a "woke" Gossip Girl.
Viral news recap:
Tom Holland and Zendaya dating rumours
Gabbie Hanna and Jessi Smiles respond to each other
James Charles returns
Sienna Mae returns
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https://centennialbeauty.com/james-charles-returns-after-grooming-allegations/
https://centennialbeauty.com/sienna-mae-gomez-return-assault-abuse-allegations-jack-wright/
In this week's episode, we provide a thorough breakdown of Britney Spears' conservatorship, the Free Britney movement, the public statement she made earlier this week for the first time in 13 years, the response from her family & friends, and the most recent updates on her conservatorship.
Viral news recap:
Trisha Paytas has apologised to Ethan Klein for behaviour following Frenemies exit
Facebook launches Substack competitor
TikTok rival app
Lil Nas X announces Montero the album is coming soon with the most iconic video
Black TikTok creators are striking
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https://centennialbeauty.com/trisha-paytas-apology-ethan-klein-frenemies/
https://centennialbeauty.com/facebook-substack-competitor-bulletin/
https://centennialbeauty.com/tiktok-rival-app-kuaishou-kwai/
https://variety.com/2021/music/news/lil-nas-x-montero-marvel-trailer-1235007644/
https://centennialbeauty.com/black-tiktok-creators-strike-dance-credit-viral/
https://www.npr.org/2021/06/24/1009858617/britney-spears-transcript-court-hearing-conservatorship
https://deadline.com/2021/06/jamie-lynn-spears-addresses-britney-spears-conservatorship-hearing-1234783082/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CQtvqfJsAGc/
https://variety.com/2021/music/news/britney-spears-conservatorship-request-denied-remove-father-1235009486/
https://zeefeed.com.au/britney-spears-conservatorship/
This episode was brought to you by Carmex Australia. Head to your local pharmacy and pick up the Carmex Naturally lip balm for these dry winter months. Plus, Carmex is giving you the chance to win $5K for you and $5K for any charity you nominate by purchasing any Carmex lip balm product and entering on their website carmex.com.au.
In this week's episode, we cover the impending 'adpocalypse' coming for some of the biggest online platforms due to NSFW content becoming mainstream. We explore the effects this shift has had on advertising dollars as well as creators' income when advertisers don't want their brand associated with this content. We also look at how problematic content has impacted platforms' ad dollars in the past, including YouTube's 2017 'adpocalypse' and Tumblr's near extinction following their NSFW content ban.
Viral news recap:
Tati Westbrook returns!
Keeping up with the Kardashians officially ends
Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson split
Madison Beer and Vanessa Hudgens launch skincare line together
Billie Eilish apologises for resurfaced video lip-syncing Asian slur
Britney Spears finally gets her day in court
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https://youtube.fandom.com/wiki/YouTube_Adpocalypse
https://hypebeast.com/2021/6/onlyfans-pivot-from-pornography-seeking-1-billion-usd-valuation
https://centennialbeauty.com/hot-tub-streaming-yoga-pants-asmr-twitch/
https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/twitch-community-warns-of-impending-adpocalypse-in-midst-of-crack-down-on-asmr-meta-1598283/
https://www.theverge.com/22543655/patreon-ceo-decoder-interview-jack-conte
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In this week's episode, we explore 'The Victoria Paris Effect.' A term coined by writer Kate Lindsay, 'The Victoria Paris Effect' speaks to the astronomical growth experienced by a new wave of TikTok vloggers who fit into the same mold— thin, white, pretty girls living in New York City that post off-the-cuff short-form vlogs multiple times a day. We share our theories on why TikTok is prioritising this type of content and consider what the algorithm is telling us about who is aspirational vs. who is relatable. We also look at other creators who have experienced similar phenomenons on different platforms such as Emma Chamberlain.
Viral news recap:
Bryce Hall vs Austin McBroom fight recap
Addison Rae leaks a snippet of new music on her spam TikTok account
Billie Eilish faces backlash for queer-baiting & other problems with her boyfriend
Breakdown of the Creepshow Art saga
David Dobrik returns to YouTube
Call Her Daddy gets picked up by Spotify for $60M
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https://centennialbeauty.com/youtube-vs-tiktok-fight-live-updates-winners/
https://centennialbeauty.com/creepshowart-lolcow-cancelled-allegations/
https://centennialbeauty.com/what-is-the-victoria-paris-effect/
https://embedded.substack.com/p/one-weird-trick-to-being-victoria
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In this week's episode, we dive into Gabbie Hanna's recent controversies and the backlash following her Buzzfeed interview. We explore the ramifications of influencers being their own mouthpiece on social media and what it takes to have a successful redemption arc.
Viral news recap:
Logan Paul / Floyd Mayweather fight
E.L.F Cosmetics apologises for not including Black creators in first Twitch stream
Shane Dawson allegedly planning a return with Free Britney documentary
Trisha Paytas steps back from Frenemies podcast
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https://centennialbeauty.com/elf-cosmetics-twitch-apology/
https://centennialbeauty.com/trisha-paytas-gabbie-hanna-buzzfeed/
https://centennialbeauty.com/gabbie-hanna-jessi-smiles-phone-call-drama/
https://centennialbeauty.com/frenemies-podcast-over-trisha-paytas-steps-down-explained/
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In this week's episode, we're looking at the rise in male beauty brands— from Harry Styles, to Hyram, to A-Rod, it seems everyone's cashing in on men's beauty. We explore the history of men and makeup, how Gen Z's rejection of the gender binary has influenced this trend, and whether or not we think this interest in male beauty will last.
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Viral news recap:
Ondreaz Lopez accuser drops assault claims
Dove Cameron opens up about coming out as queer and choosing self-love
Sienna Mae Gomez accused of sexual assaulting Jack Wright
Etsy buys Depop for $1.6 billion
TikTok rolls out 3-minute video feature
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https://centennialbeauty.com/ondreaz-lopez-accuser-retracts-sexual-assault-allegations/
https://centennialbeauty.com/dove-cameron-opens-up-about-coming-out-as-queer-and-choosing-self-love/
https://centennialbeauty.com/sienna-mae-gomez-accused-sexual-assault-verbal-abuse-jack-wright-breakup/
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/alex-rodriguez-coversation-men-wearing-makeup-212643955.html
https://www.byrdie.com/history-makeup-gender
https://centennialbeauty.com/faculty-beauty-brand-chase-hudson/
https://zeefeed.com.au/trends-come-back-every-20-years/
In this week's episode, we explore the astronomical success of Olivia Rodrigo's debut album 'SOUR' and the conspiracy theory that she's an industry plant. We look at the definition of an industry plant, compare Olivia's trajectory to other rumoured plants like Billie Eilish and Chance the Rapper, and dive into both sides of the argument.
Viral news recap:
Joe Biden collabs with Manny MUA & Jackie Aina
Mads Lewis exposes the truth behind Jaden Hossler and Nessa Barrett on Dixie D’Amelio’s talk show
James Charles came back to the internet for his birthday and fans were not down
Dana Wolf leaked screenshots of her DMs with Addison Rae after the Bryce Hall cheating scandal writing “Me and Addison are on good terms”
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Follow our friend Melanie that we mentioned @melanielaurene
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https://www.reddit.com/r/popheadscirclejerk/comments/kutcrj/is_olivia_rodrigo_an_industry_plant/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qjdzs1k89c
https://www.unpublishedzine.com/music-1/industry-plants-another-form-of-sexism-in-music
https://centennialbeauty.com/addison-rae-allegedly-on-good-terms-dana-wolf-bryce-hall-las-vegas-cheating-scandal/
https://centennialbeauty.com/mads-lewis-expose-jaden-hossler-nessa-barrett-dixie-damelio-talk-show/
https://centennialbeauty.com/joe-potus-manny-mua-jackie-aina-youtube-collaboration/
https://centennialbeauty.com/have-we-passed-the-age-of-influencers-being-apolitical/
https://centennialbeauty.com/twitter-reacts-olivia-rodrigo-sour/
It has come to our attention after recording this episode that Courtney Stodden now goes by the pronouns they/them. We are so sorry for using the wrong pronouns throughout this episode and it won't happen again.
This week's episode is one long viral recap!
Jaclyn Hill calls out body shamers and finally addresses lipstick gate honestly
Ariana Grande got secretly married on the weekend
Tati Westbrook has been spotted for the first time in a year after taking a photo with fans that was posted to Instagram
Addison Rae kisses Tanner Buchanan at MTV TV & Movie awards and Bryce Hall reacts on Twitter
Brands are dropping their partnerships with Chrissy Teigen amid cyberbullying scandal
Tana Mongeau’s ex-business partner Michael Weist goes on Dr. Phil to talk about TanaCon
Bella Poarch releases debut single 'Build A Bitch' and it breaks the internet
Demi Lovato has come out as non-binary
Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour just surpassed Dua Lipa’s “Future Nostalgia” as the most-streamed female album on Spotify with 14.1 million streams
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https://centennialbeauty.com/where-is-tati-westbrook-spotted-2021/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCHMHG7b1zU&ab_channel=Dr.Phil
https://centennialbeauty.com/bella-poarch-build-a-bitch-success/
https://centennialbeauty.com/demi-lovato-has-come-out-as-non-binary/
In this week's episode, we're covering Nikki Phillippi and her husband Dan's history of problematic behaviour on YouTube over the years. Last week, the couple faced severe backlash when they revealed to Nikki’s 1.3 million subscribers that they chose to euthanize their 9-year-old dog, Bowser, after he got aggressive with their son despite refusing to train him. Though many are shocked and disgusted, those who have followed the couple were not entirely surprised. Since making her YouTube debut back in 2010, Nikki has spent years ignoring concerns from fans who feel the influencer uses her platform to spread controversial messages to her millions of followers.
Viral news recap:
Cynthia Parker, Quinton Griggs & Ellie Zeiler are in a TikTok love triangle
Uber Eats x Estee Lauder Companies have inked a deal to offer customers same-day delivery of beauty products
James Charles comes back to social media briefly to address lawsuit from former employee
Golden Globes called off for 2022
Instagram has announced you can now add pronouns to your bio
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In this week's episode, we are diving into the internet's new favourite word, CHEUGY! What does it mean? Where did it originate? Why do millennials feel so personally attacked by it? And is this just another label used to invalidate women's interests?
Viral news recap:
YouTube is having its first-ever beauty festival
Tana Mongeau, Jake Paul, Keemstar and other influencers are promoting pump and dump cryptocurrency scams
Gen Z is taking over the Met Gala
Oscars recap
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https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/29/style/cheugy.html
https://www.insider.com/what-does-cheugy-mean-explained-rae-dunn-barstool-hype-house-2021-5
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2021/5/4/22418174/cheugy-hey-bestie-girlie-tiktok-girlboss
In this week's episode, we dive into Tana Mongeau's latest business venture— a talent management company called Tana's Angels Agency. We look at the most common criticisms Tana's received since announcing the launch, including her shady history of scamming fans as well as the opinion that TAA has "MLM energy". We then compare influencer mentorship programs with personal development coaching from the likes of Rachel Hollis and Tony Robbins while aiming to answer the question: how much is one individual influencer's experience and guidance actually worth?
Viral news recap:
Trisha Paytas & Gabbie Hanna history of drama explained
Jeff Wittek reveals what happened to his eye in the excavator accident
Bretman Rock calls out David Dobrik for being rude when they first met
TikTok Australia has launched TikTok radio
Netflix faces backlash for Hype House reality show
The New York Times exposes Jake Paul
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https://centennialbeauty.com/gabbie-hanna-trisha-paytas-feud/
https://centennialbeauty.com/charli-damelio-dixie-damelio-the-internets-most-famous-sisters/
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/22/style/jake-paul-team-10.html
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/lauraturner/rachel-hollis-girl-wash-your-face-self-help-book
In this week's episode, we're diving into the allegations against James Charles and YouTube's decision to demonetize him amid the scandal. We look at whether demonetization actually punishes the creator or if it's simply a PR move for YouTube, and explore if platforms should be responsible for moderating/censoring content if the creator has not yet faced legal ramifications.
Viral news recap:
Addison Rae denies rumours she's dating Jack Harlow
Charly Jordan and Logan Paul are reportedly dating
Trisha Paytas apologises to Jaclyn Hill
Apple announces podcast subscription update
Instagram announces DM censorship update
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https://www.mtv.com.au/news/9m19bk/youtube-demonetises-blocks-advertising-james-charles-allegations
https://www.mtv.com.au/news/z9ov94/youtube-hotbed-exploitation
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2021/3/23/22345407/what-did-david-dobrik-do-vlog-squad-cancelled-youtube
https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/25/18744246/youtube-demonetization-steven-crowder-patreon-advertising-merch
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/benhenry/james-charles-youtube-demonetized
In this week's episode, we're diving into the TikTok relationship drama between Jaden Hossler, Mads Lewis, Nessa Barrett, and Josh Richards. We break down the timelines of Jaden & Mads relationship, Nessa & Josh's relationship, and the fall out between all four of them now that Jaden and Nessa are allegedly together. We share our opinions about Mads going on Call Her Daddy and explore the role the adults around these teenagers have played in exploiting them and their careers, relationships, and heartbreak for profit.
Viral news recap:
Morphe allegedly re-evaluating their partnership with James Charles
Sofia Richie confirms she’s dating Elliot Grainge
Jake Paul accused of sexual assault by TikToker Justine Paradise
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In this week's episode, we're talking about Khloe Kardashian's leaked bikini photo that sent the entire Kardashian-Jenner family into a tailspin in an effort to have the image removed from the internet. We explore how the family's damage control made the situation worse for their audience and what made them so desperate to control the circulation of the image in the first place.
Viral news recap:
Breakdown of the Lil Nas X satan shoes situation
James Charles makes video addressing allegations he groomed several teenagers
Jimmy Fallon makes good with TikTok dance creators after Addison Rae scandal
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https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-56592762
https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-28562156
https://centennialbeauty.com/lil-nas-x-montero-satan-shoes-controversy-explained/
In this week's episode, we look at the public's reaction to Insider's exposé on David Dobrik and the Vlog Squad. We explore how journalist Kat Tenbarge has been used as a scapegoat for misplaced blame and anger in this scandal, and compare how fans react to news about male influencers vs. how they react to the same information about female influencers.
Viral news recap:
Addison Rae, Logan Paul, Bryce Hall, and Josie Canseco are apparently in a love cube
Addison Rae receives backlash for performance on Jimmy Fallon
Nikita Dragun and Trisha Paytas feud on Twitter on Trans Day of Visibility
James Charles not returning for Instant Influencer season 2
YouTube temporarily demonetised David Dobrik
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https://www.businessinsider.com.au/qa-reporter-kat-tenbarge-investigating-rape-allegations-vlog-squad-member-2021-3?r=US&IR=T
https://www.insider.com/james-charles-relationship-fan-between-influencers-stark-power-dynamic-2021-3
https://in.mashable.com/culture/14131/can-banning-tiktok-help-if-violence-sexism-on-it-reflect-our-own-misogyny
In this week's episode, we bring you a complete analysis of the rise and fall of David Dobrik & The Vlog Squad. We provide a comprehensive timeline (along with all of our opinions) on the following:
David Dobrik's content over the years
How and why he became so successful
When and why the Vlog Squad started putting out problematic content
Some early day scandals and how he dealt with them
The allegations made by former Vlog Squad members from June 2020 - now
Trisha Paytas and Ethan Klein's role in taking down the Vlog Squad
The Insider article which exposed Durte Dom as an alleged rapist and David Dobrik, Todd Smith, Jeff Wittek, and Jason Nash as alleged enablers
The Vlog Squad's response to these allegations, including receipts from Insider journalist Kat Tenbarge
The ramifications of these allegations to David's businesses outside of social media
David Dobrik's two apology videos
How victims and fans have responded to David's apologies
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In this week's episode, we are so excited to bring you an interview with the insanely talented Madison Beer. We chat with the star about her debut album Life Support, the personal struggles that inspired her writing process, and how COVID-19 has affected her music. We also get her hot takes on TikTok, online trolls, mental health, and her top beauty secrets, including the one step in her makeup routine she always does herself. Interview starts at 38:00.
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Viral news recap:
'He's All That' starring Addison Rae inks deal with Netflix
Women make history at Grammys
Zara Larsson fires creative director Ryder Ripps after leaked messages show he body-shamed her to Azealia Banks
David Dobrik addresses recent "cancellation"
Bryce Hall and Austin McBroom lock in YouTuber vs TikToker boxing match
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https://centennialbeauty.com/did-the-2021-grammys-prove-the-importance-tiktok/
https://centennialbeauty.com/david-dobrik-address-sexual-assault-allegations-cancellation-seth-francois-big-nik-durte-dom-trisha-paytas-h3-apology/
https://centennialbeauty.com/austin-mcbroom-bryce-hall-youtube-vs-tiktok-boxing-match-fight/
https://centennialbeauty.com/vlog-squad-member-durte-dom-accused-of-rape-by-woman-featured-in-2018-vlog/
In this week's episode, we share all our opinions on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah. Our breakdown starts at 34.00.
Viral news recap:
Addison Rae and Bryce Hall cheating scandal explained
Jaclyn Hill is coming out with another lipstick collection post-lipstick gate
Scotty Sire defends David Dobrik...and then apologises after facing backlash for victim shaming
David Dobrik attempts to prank Charli D'Amelio and Dixie D'Amelio on his podcast
Twitch co-founders launch beauty live-stream platform ‘Newness’
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https://centennialbeauty.com/seth-francois-trisha-paytas-expose-david-dobrik-alleged-sexual-assault-racism/
https://centennialbeauty.com/bryce-hall-addison-rae-cheating-rumours-explained-vegas-saiviantha/
In this week's episode, we explore what led to BECCA Cosmetics closing after nearly 20 years in business. We dive into influencer marketing vs. celebrity ambassadorships, innovation vs. sticking with the status quo, and aim to answer the question: What makes a brand relevant— or rather, irrelevant— in 2021?
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Viral news recap:
James Charles denies allegations that he groomed and knowingly sexted a 16-year-old fan
Twitter announces Super Follow
German radio host compares BTS to the coronavirus
Taylor Swift responds to Ginny & Georgia’s sexist joke about her dating life
Golden Globes recap
Recommendation: Behind Her Eyes (Netflix)
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https://www.vulture.com/article/ginny-and-georgia-review-netflix-series.html
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/movies/timesupglobes-racism-row-takes-centre-stage-at-the-golden-globes-20210301-p576su.html
https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/beauty/why-estee-lauder-is-shutting-down-becca-cosmetics
In this week's episode, we dive into the crazy tea-filled world of YouTube drama channels. We explore how drama channels started, why they became so popular, their evolution from objective watchdogs to problematic influencers themselves, and how drama channels are impacting the product sales and creator careers.
Let us know if you guys would like a part 2 where we dive into some of the biggest drama channel scandals to date.
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Viral news recap:
Demi Lovato reveals she suffered brain damage, two strokes, and a heart attack following 2018 overdose
Kim Kardashian officially files for divorce from Kanye West and posts emotional scenery Instagram story to the lyrics of 'drivers license'
Lucy Hale (31) and Skeet Ulrich (51) are dating! Probably!
Zoe Laverne is pregnant…
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https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2019/05/how-tea-channels-feed-youtube-feuds/589618/
https://ffwd.medium.com/how-the-gossip-girls-of-youtube-dominate-digital-discourse-f05c24a6fd8
https://centennialbeauty.com/zoe-laverne-pregnant/
https://centennialbeauty.com/demi-lovato-overdose-brain-damage-strokes-heart-attack-dancing-with-the-devil-documentary/
In this week's episode, we sit down with TikTok star and trans model AJ Clementine! AJ talks us through her childhood, what inspired her to start transitioning at 17 years old, and how she's built a massive following online by being open about her experiences. AJ is also one of the new faces of the Bonds PRIDE collection - I Feel Love - which champions safe spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community and is fronted by an all-star line-up of kickass Aussie faces - out February 21.
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Viral news recap:
Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian confirm relationship in new Instagram post
Kendall Jenner faces backlash for new tequila brand '818'
Australian media is getting screwed by Facebook and Google
TikTok agency Clubhouse Media Group exposed for allegedly exploiting young girls
Seth Francois speaks out against David Dobrik
YouTube is launching a short-form video service in response to TikTok
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https://centennialbeauty.com/seth-francois-trisha-paytas-expose-david-dobrik-alleged-sexual-assault-racism/
https://centennialbeauty.com/kendall-jenner-tequila-brand-818/
https://centennialbeauty.com/youtube-shorts-launch-response-tiktok/
In this week's episode, we bring you all the trending internet news you needed to know!
Viral news recap:
Jaclyn Hill faces another botched launch with first Jaclyn Cosmetics release since 2019
David Dobrik fosters "toxic" environment according to former Vlog Squad member Big Nik
Breaking down the Gorilla Glue girl saga
The New York Times releases documentary, Framing Britney Spears
Justin Bieber is doing the first-ever full-length concert on TikTok
Kim Kardashian defends that daughter North West painted viral oil painting
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Happy Hour with Lucy & Nikki: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/happy-hour-with-lucy-nikki/id1481026589
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In this week's episode, we deep dive into MLMs, also known as network marketing businesses, after TikTok became the first social media platform to ban MLM-related content in December. We explain what an MLM is, the difference between an MLM and a pyramid scheme (hint: not much), and why they're controversial. We look at the predatory nature of these companies, the actual income disclosure statements from some of these businesses, and how social media has changed the MLM industry for better and worse.
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Viral news recap:
GameStop saga explained
TikTok users are warning each other against trying to silhouette challenge after men share instructions on how to remove filter
Marilyn Manson, LivinCool latest male celebrities to be accused of sexual assault and misconduct
Articles mentioned:
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2020/12/tiktok-bans-multilevel-marketing-mlm/617422/
https://www.saucemag.co.nz/beauty/arbonne
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2019/jun/01/online-beauty-schemes-selling-social-media-younique-arbonne
In this week's episode, we interview the wildly popular Australian influencer Cartia Mallan. We chat about her new partnership with Glassons, how she grew a following, what it's been like growing up in the public eye, navigating cancel culture and online trolls, and her passion for mental health advocacy.
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Viral news recap:
JoJo Siwa comes out as queer
Sabrina Carpenter addresses Olivia Rodrigo drama
Kellyanne Conway posts topless photo of daughter Claudia Conway on Twitter Fleets
Ondreaz Lopez accused of having sexual relations with a 14-year-old
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https://centennialbeauty.com/sabrina-carpenter-addresses-olivia-rodrigo-drama-i-wasnt-bothered-by-a-few-lines-in-a-song/
https://centennialbeauty.com/claudia-conway-kellyanne-conway-twitter-fleet-nude-topless-photo/
https://centennialbeauty.com/ondreaz-lopez-exposed-alleged-sexual-relations-minor/
In this week's episode, we discuss the seemingly mass exodus of creators from YouTube and what it means for the platform that has dominated social media and entertainment for a decade. Has it become too much of a breeding ground for drama? Is the backlash against 'big tech' affecting our interactions with the platform? Is YouTube to blame for driving creators away? Or are creators really just ready for a career change?
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Viral news recap:
Update on the Armie Hammer saga
Trisha Paytas ends 12-year friendship with Shane Dawson for continuing to support Jeffree Star
Nikita Dragun sends "mouldy" setting spray to influencers in PR
The Dolan twins announce they're leaving YouTube
Onision is permanently demonetised from YouTube
Articles mentioned:
https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/5/18287318/youtube-logan-paul-pewdiepie-demonetization-adpocalypse-premium-influencers-creators
https://centennialbeauty.com/nikita-dragun-setting-spray-dragun-beauty-mold-claims/
https://centennialbeauty.com/trisha-paytas-jeffree-star-friendship-end-las-vegas-trip-hair-by-jay/
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/armie-hammer-cannibalism-sext-scandal-1115309/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9147239/Armie-Hammer-shows-lingerie-clad-woman-waiting-fours-bed.html
In this week's episode, we're looking at the accusations of sexual assault against Tony Lopez, Armie Hammer, and Alexander Wang and aim to answer the question: Why are so many famous men predatory? Are more famous men predators or are sexual predators actually just everywhere? Does using social media as a tool to speak out actually work or does it minimise the accusation when it comes from an anonymous account? And why are we so worried about ruining the lives of accused men instead of believing the victims?
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Viral news recap:
Ava Louise confirms she made the whole Jeffree Star/Kanye West rumours up
Amanda Ensing supports storming the Capitol and receives backlash from fellow beauty YouTubers
Articles mentioned:
https://centennialbeauty.com/kanye-west-jeffree-star-dating-rumours-tiktok/
https://centennialbeauty.com/tony-lopez-sued-sexual-battery-emotional-distress-underage-girls-minors/
Welcome back everyone! We're so excited for you to join us for season 2 of Renegade...two weeks early because we just couldn't stay away! P.S. We are so sorry for the audio quality — we are hoping to be back in studio next week pending lockdown restrictions!
In this week's episode, we talk about our derailed holiday plans, our juicy viral predictions for 2021, and all our thoughts on New Year's resolutions.
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Viral news recap:
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are officially getting divorced
Viral TikTok claims Kanye West is dating Jeffree Star
Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde are photographed holding hands at an intimate wedding
Charli D'Amelio, Dixie D'Amelio, Chase Hudson, Noah Beck, and more TikTok stars face backlash for trip to Bahamas amid COVID-19 pandemic
Articles mentioned:
https://centennialbeauty.com/kanye-west-jeffree-star-dating-rumours-tiktok/
https://centennialbeauty.com/kim-kardashian-kanye-west-divorce/
https://centennialbeauty.com/charli-damelio-dixie-damelio-noah-beck-chase-hudson-madi-monroe-bryant-backlash-bahamas-pandemic/
HAPPY HOLIDAYS BITCHES! We're sending 2020 off with a dive into the top viral news stories that shaped the year as we sip on an espresso martini (or two). Grab a drink with us and enjoy! Thank you so much for the support this year. We can't wait to come back in January to bring you season two of Renegade!
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In this week's episode we dissect Olivia Jade's interview on Red Table Talk...and of course, the Internet's opinions on the situation. Why do we think she chose Red Table Talk as the place to tell her story? Did the interview focus too much on Olivia's white privilege rather than her wealthy privilege? Did the interview actually give us the answers we wanted? And why, as a concept, we can't stand celebrities interviewing other celebrities.
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Viral news recap:
Miley Cyrus asks fan out on TikTok
Jeffree Star exposed for paying $45K to alleged sexual assault victim to stay quiet
Sahi Cosmetics founder goes viral on TikTok after accusing Ulta Beauty of copying her packaging design
Articles mentioned:
https://www.insider.com/jeffree-star-sexual-assault-allegations-violence-accused-predator-myspace-payments-2020-9
https://www.insider.com/jeffree-star-sexual-assault-claims-hush-money-insider-investigation-2020-12
https://centennialbeauty.com/did-ulta-beauty-really-steal-sahi-cosmetics-packaging-design/
Red Table Talk:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=298151528184131
In this week's episode, we talk about YouTuber Gabi DeMartino getting deplatformed off OnlyFans after she sold a sexualised video of herself as a child under false pretenses. We explore the consequences of celebrities and influencers using these alternative platforms as a "finsta" to connect on a deeper level with their audiences and how changing algorithms on YouTube and Instagram have become a catalyst for greed.
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Viral news recap:
TikTok Room creator awards
Braddison is OFFICIAL!
Dixie D’Amelio deletes teaser of new song off TikTok after getting negative feedback
Charli D’Amelio adds investor to her resume with teen banking start-up app Step
Tana Mongeau goes on Call Her Daddy
Articles mentioned:
https://centennialbeauty.com/gabi-demartino-onlyfans-sexual-video-child-apology/
https://centennialbeauty.com/charli-damelio-investor-teen-banking-app-step/
https://www.insider.com/gabi-demartino-onlyfans-taken-down-underage-video-child-porn-2020-12
In this week's episode, we dive into the D'Amelio family dinner vlog...the video that unexpectedly caused the biggest TikTok cancellation we've seen to date. We share our opinions on Charli and Dixie's "behaviour," the backlash they received from the video, how James Charles is involved and of course, Trisha Paytas' commentary.
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Viral news recap:
Sia slammed for casting Maddie Ziegler as an autistic teen in new film 'Music'
Taylor Swift has officially started re-recording her masters
Snapchat is giving away $1 million a day in celebration of 'Spotlight' launch
Nessa Barrett comes out as bisexual
Tana Mongeau leaves manager Jordan Worona
Articles mentioned:
https://centennialbeauty.com/james-charles-trisha-paytas-tiktok-feud-charli-damelio/
https://centennialbeauty.com/sia-backlash-music-film-maddie-ziegler-autism/
https://centennialbeauty.com/snapchat-spotlight-1-million-dollar-giveaway/
https://centennialbeauty.com/nessa-barrett-comes-out-as-bisexual/
This week, we dive into the fascinating world of TikTok creator houses with the help of our latest guest all the way from L.A., Katrina Stuart. Katrina is a singer and content creator who recently moved into the Clubhouse Beverly Hills — one of the most famous creator houses in the viral space. Katrina takes us behind-the-scenes of what it's really like to live in a content house— How did she join? Does she pay rent? What does a typical day look like? What's the best and worst parts about living in a creator house? We also talk about her fabulous music career and all her future plans.
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Viral news recap:
Tati Westbrook responds to Halo Beauty lawsuit
The Sway Boys vs. Call Her Daddy's Alex Cooper
The ACE Family’s Austin McBroom vs. Jake Paul saga
Twitter rolls out “Fleets”
Articles mentioned:
https://centennialbeauty.com/tiktok-sway-call-her-daddy-alex-cooper/
https://centennialbeauty.com/austin-mcbroom-ace-family-jake-paul-boxing-fight/
https://centennialbeauty.com/tati-westbrooks-lawsuit-with-halo-beauty-partner-reveals-possible-motivation-for-bye-sister/
In this week's episode, we dive into Amanda Ensing's controversial announcement that she voted for Trump and explore both sides of the coin when it comes to celebrity and influencer political endorsements. Do celebrity endorsements actually work when it comes to politics? Are fans owed the right to know who their "fave" is voting for? We name and shame public figures who choose to stay silent on politics and social justice, but what’s the flip side when they have dangerous uninformed opinions?
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Viral news recap:
Trump's team books the Four Seasons Total Landscaping instead of the Four Seasons Hotel
TikTok star Zoe Laverne is being cancelled for an inappropriate relationship with 13-year-old fan
Jeffree Star gets backlash for Blood Money palette and collection launch
Articles mentioned:
https://centennialbeauty.com/zoe-laverne-cancelled-why/
https://centennialbeauty.com/amanda-ensing-voted-trump-backlash/
https://centennialbeauty.com/mukbanger-veronica-wang-shares-democrat-conspiracy-theories-following-biden-win/
In this week's episode, we explore the concept of "role models" in the digital age. We explore how social media has changed who and what constitutes a good "role model" with audience input and our own opinions. What makes a good role model now? Has social media moved the goal posts? Can we still expect public figures to be role models if their every move is watched online? Should we give them more grace? And ultimately, do Gen-Z even have any unproblematic role models left?
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Viral news recap:
Tati Westbrook’s lawsuit with Halo Beauty partner reveals possible motivation for ‘Bye Sister’
Kylie Skin launching in Australia
Tana Mongeau gets backlash for aggressive Halloween Facetune - she responds
Noah Centineo dating Stassie Baby
Kendall Jenner receives backlash for birthday party
TikTok’s ‘Top Talent House’ dissolves after manager faces accusations of exploiting minors
Articles mentioned:
https://centennialbeauty.com/tiktok-top-talent-house-nour-khodr-allegations-exploiting-minors-grooming/
https://centennialbeauty.com/where-to-buy-kylie-skin-australia/
https://centennialbeauty.com/tati-westbrooks-lawsuit-with-halo-beauty-partner-reveals-possible-motivation-for-bye-sister/
In this week's episode, we dive into the magical, mysterious, and sometimes dark world of K-Pop. We explore the history of K-Pop dating back to World War 2, the role the South Korean government has played in its international success, the unique formula implemented by management companies to reach astronomical popularity, and the dark side to the industry including K-Pop training camps and grueling work schedules, and mental health struggles of K-Pop idols.
TW: This episode contains a discussion of suicide and sexual assault.
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Viral news recap:
Morphe x Nikita Dragun collaboration is here
Diplo accused of grooming teenage TikTok star Quenlin Blackwell
Ariana Grande drops ‘Positions’ music video filled with political and feminist imagery
Kim Kardashian faces backlash for 40th birthday party on a private island
Are Addison Rae and Bryce Hall back together?
Articles mentioned:
https://centennialbeauty.com/ariana-grande-positions-feminist-message/
https://centennialbeauty.com/nikita-dragun-morphe-interview/
https://centennialbeauty.com/addison-rae-bryce-hall-dating/
https://centennialbeauty.com/diplo-quenlin-blackwell-grooming/
In this week's episode, we recap allllll the latest TikTok tea that Hype House's Larray exposed in his new diss track, 'Canceled.' Strap in, it's messy.
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Viral news recap:
10th annual Streamy Award nominations
Addison Rae accepts chart achievement award for Harry Styles at Billboard Music Awards
M.A.C. announces Lisa from BLACKPINK as new global brand ambassador
Why TikTok's cancelling influencer hairstylist Hair by Chrissy
Dixie D’Amelio wins $300K in MrBeast’s Creator Games 2, but everyone thinks she cheated
AOC joins Twitch and live-streams herself playing Among Us to encourage voter registration
Recommendations:
BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky (2020)
Articles mentioned:
https://centennialbeauty.com/larray-diss-track-canceled-explained/
https://centennialbeauty.com/mac-cosmetics-new-global-ambassador-lisa-blackpink/
https://centennialbeauty.com/dixie-damelio-wins-300k-in-mrbeast-creator-games-2-fans-accuse-her-of-cheating/
https://centennialbeauty.com/heres-why-tiktok-is-cancelling-hair-by-chrissy/
https://centennialbeauty.com/aoc-plays-among-us-twitch-voter-registration/
In this week's episode, we dive into Spankie "SWOOP" Valentine's accusations against Mykie from Glam&Gore and address the most common criticism from her video: Should creators be airing their dirty laundry to audiences? Is it unfair for creators to put their interpersonal drama on their audiences? Or is it necessary for audiences to be informed when the allegations are serious offenses? Plus, what do audiences deserve then from influencers if we get dragged in?
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Recaps:
Jeffree Star accused of physical violence and sexual assault in new investigation by Insider
Loren Gray is launching a docuseries on Snap
Trisha Paytas claims Jaclyn Hill is trying to sue people around her
FaZe Ewok comes out as transgender and bisexual on coming out day 2020
Spankie “SWOOP” Valentine accuses Glam&Gore’s Mykie of racist microaggressions, homophobia, and using James Charles and Jeffree Star for clout
David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet (2020)
Recommendations:
BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky (2020)
Articles mentioned:
https://centennialbeauty.com/spankie-valentine-accuses-glamgores-mykie-of-racist-microaggressions-and-homophobia/
https://centennialbeauty.com/faze-ewok-comes-out-as-transgender-and-bisexual-on-coming-out-day2020/
https://centennialbeauty.com/loren-gray-docuseries-honestly-loren/
https://centennialbeauty.com/jeffree-star-accused-physical-violence-sexual-assault-hush-money-insider/
https://www.insider.com/jeffree-star-sexual-assault-allegations-violence-accused-predator-myspace-payments-2020-9
In this week's episode, we dive into the pros and cons of industry watchdog accounts like Diet Prada and Estée Laundry. We give contextual background on each account and explore their biggest wins, their major slip-ups, and the impact they've had on the fashion and beauty industries. Have we put too much power in the hands of these viral accounts when we don’t know who’s behind them? When do they cross the line from pro-consumer to pro-cancel culture? And ultimately, do we think they cause more harm than good?
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Recaps:
#BootyForBiden: Tana Mongeau offers nudes in exchange for a Biden vote
David Dobrik responsible for one of the biggest-ever voter registration influxes in U.S. history
David Dobrik launches a perfume
Nikita Dragun faces backlash for tweeting about “choosing” her race
Noah Beck confirms relationship with Dixie D’Amelio
Rihanna apologises to Muslim fans for offending them with song during Savage x Fenty fashion show
Nikki Fre$h on Quibi
Recommendation:
David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet
Articles mentioned:
https://centennialbeauty.com/david-dobrik-largest-voter-registration/
https://centennialbeauty.com/nikita-dragun-accused-blackfishing-backlash-choosing-race/
https://centennialbeauty.com/david-dobrik-launches-perfume/
https://centennialbeauty.com/nick-bean-explains-sway-house-violent-attack-on-man-video/
https://centennialbeauty.com/rihanna-apology-muslim-hadith-savage-x-fenty-backlash/
https://www.gq.com/story/diet-prada-kanye
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/14/fashion/diet-prada.html
https://www.thecut.com/2019/11/the-anonymous-beauty-insiders-at-este-laundry-stir-up-drama.html
In this week's episode, we look at brand collaborations with TikTok's biggest stars — like Charli and Dixie D'Amelio, Addison Rae, and Lil Huddy — and why they haven't sold out. We explore four theories on why TikTok stars don't sell as much product as their YouTube and Instagram counterparts and ultimately aim to answer the question: Are TikTok stars actually as influential as we think they are when it comes to moving product?
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Recaps:
Hype House’s Bryant is releasing his own editing app
Max Ehrich says he found out about his breakup with Demi Lovato on the internet
D’Amelio sisters face backlash for partying during the pandemic
David Dobrik is running a competition to win 5 Teslas and all you have to do to enter is register to vote
The Social Dilemma
Recommendation:
NIKKI FRE$H on Quibi
In this week's episode, we dive into the new Paris Hilton documentary on YouTube, 'This Is Paris.' We share our opinions on the public's overwhelmingly positive response to the documentary and discuss some major aspects of Paris' career that the director failed to address, like the star' history of racism, victim-blaming, homophobic slurs, and anti-semitism. As fans, can we honestly say we misunderstood Paris Hilton? Or is this documentary just another vanity project to bring her back into relevancy?
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Recaps:
H3h3 calls out James Charles for stealing merch design from his wife’s company
Ruth Bader Ginsberg passes away at 87
Gen-Z are getting Nazi symbols tattooed on themselves thanks to a viral TikTok
Selena Gomez, Kim Kardashian call out FB for spreading misinformation
Griffin Johnson says he did not cheat on Dixie D’Amelio
Zendaya makes history winning Emmy for Lead Actress in a Drama series for her role in Euphoria
Articles mentioned:
https://centennialbeauty.com/h3h3-accuses-james-charles-of-stealing-merch-design-from-wife-teddy-fresh/
https://centennialbeauty.com/twitter-explains-what-ruth-bader-ginsburg-did-for-women/
https://centennialbeauty.com/gen-z-nazi-symbol-tattoo-tiktok/
https://centennialbeauty.com/selena-gomez-calls-out-facebook-for-spreading-misinformation-prior-to-us-election/
https://centennialbeauty.com/griffin-johnson-cheat-dixie-damelio-convenient-song/
https://centennialbeauty.com/what-is-the-stop-hate-for-profit-campaign/
In this week's episode, we dive into the public response to Chris Evans accidentally leaking his own nudes. While Twitter users flooded timelines and drowned out hashtags to protect the actor from public embarrassment, this response highlights a major disparity between how we treat female sexuality vs male sexuality. We explore the double standard, how this will affect his career, and why we don't keep the same energy for female stars.
Recaps:
Kylie Cosmetics' parent company is being sued by shareholders for allegedly failing to vet the brand properly
Oracle wins the bid for rights to US TikTok operations after Microsoft’s offer was rejected
Hype House collaborated with problematic rapper 6ix9ine and it was a shitshow
Netflix receives backlash for 'Cuties' film and #CancelNetflix trends worldwide
Recommendation:
This Is Paris (YouTube)
Articles mentioned:
https://www.upworthy.com/wholesome-response-to-chris-evans-nude-leaks
http://centennialbeauty.com/cancel-netflix-cuties-backlash/
http://centennialbeauty.com/thomas-petrou-hype-house-tekashi-6ix9ine-backlash/
http://centennialbeauty.com/oracle-wins-bid-for-tiktok-us/
http://centennialbeauty.com/kylie-cosmetics-coty-sued-inflated-numbers/
In this week's episode, we're chatting with iconic Aussie musician and verified TikTok goddess, Kira Puru. We talk mental health in lockdown, normalising changing your opinion when presented with new information, destigmatising periods with Bonds Australia, and the badass women who inspire her.
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Recaps:
Rare Beauty launches with surprisingly positive reviews
Tana Mongeau apologises for her history of racism and people are not having it
Oscars announce new diversity standards for Best Picture eligibility
KUWTK announces final season
Tony Lopez to address accusations of grooming minors on the No Jumper Podcast
Articles mentioned:
http://centennialbeauty.com/rare-beauty-selena-gomez-reviews/
http://centennialbeauty.com/tana-mongeau-finally-apologises-to-kahlen-barry-simplynessa-for-racist-past/
http://centennialbeauty.com/kahlen-barry-on-tana-mongeau-racist-behaviour/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/film-academy-sets-inclusion-requirements-for-oscars-will-take-full-effect-in-2024?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=THR%20Breaking%20News&utm_term=hollywoodreporter_breakingnews
http://centennialbeauty.com/tony-lopez-cancelled-straight-tiktok-homophobic-racist-soliciting-minors/
In this week's episode, we answer all your questions about who we are, what we do, and why we started our business!
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Recaps:
Bella Thorne apologises for "hurting" sex workers in OnlyFans scam
Bryce Hall and Blake Gray are face jail time for partying during coronavirus
Are Noah Beck and Dixie D’Amelio dating?
Oracle proposed as a potential buyer of TikTok in the US
Outta The Gloss saga update
This week we break down the entire Glossier is "cancelled" saga. We explain the accusations made by Outta The Gloss — the Instagram account created by former Glossier retail employees detailing their negative experiences working for the brand as BIPOC — how Emily Weiss and Glossier have responded, and why people feel the response is insufficient. Are these just the growing pains of being a startup? Can we actually call Glossier a feminist brand if it's not intersectional? Is Glossier actually as progressive as it pretends to be?
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Recaps:
WAP becomes first female rap collaboration in history to debut at #1 on the Hot 100
Influencers and their obsession with BOA Steakhouse explained
James Charles says Lauren Conrad has “no business” starting a makeup line after she sends him a PR packaged filled with empties
Four men who attacked Eden The Doll and friends let off for "insufficient" evidence
Claudia Conway uses TikTok to convince her mother to step away from the Trump administration
Outta The Gloss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outtathegloss/?hl=en
Articles mentioned:
http://centennialbeauty.com/eden-the-doll-victim-of-violent-transphobic-attack/
http://centennialbeauty.com/james-charles-apology-lauren-conrad-beauty/
http://centennialbeauty.com/claudia-conway-tiktok-kellyanne-conway-emancipation/
After a week off, we are back, fresh and ready to go...with the help of angels, business owners and best friends, Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw. Disclaimer: Please forgive the sound quality, technology was not kind to us in recording this chat. We discuss how they are navigating a second round of lockdown in Melbourne, what it means to be an influencer right now, and how they pivoted to becoming wildly successful business owners. Plus, they share all the huge, exciting changes we can expect from KIC 2.0 - the relaunch of cult fitness app, Keep It Cleaner. We also ask the big questions like TikTok or Reels? Concealer or foundation first? Açai bowls or avocado toast? Tune in to find out...
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Recaps:
Cole Carrigan, La Demi launch beauty content house, Glamhouse Beverly Hills
Jeffree Star launches the Orgy collection
Backlash from Bryce Hall’s 21st birthday party
Eden The Doll victim of violent transphobic attack in LA
Recommendation: The Great Hack (2019)
Articles referenced:
http://centennialbeauty.com/glam-house-beverly-hills/
http://centennialbeauty.com/jeffree-star-orgy-backlash/
http://centennialbeauty.com/who-was-at-bryce-hall-birthday-party/
http://centennialbeauty.com/eden-the-doll-victim-of-violent-transphobic-attack/
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/06/style/influencer-parties-jake-paul-tana-mongeau-thomas-petrou-hype-house.html?action=click&module=Editors%20Picks&pgtype=Homepage
In this week's episode, we breakdown Trump's threat to ban TikTok and explore what a ban would mean for both influencers and brands. We also look at the issues raised during this week's Big Tech hearing and how this figurative war against social media is affecting the influencer industry. If Trump bans TikTok, what are the options? Is it naive for influencers to rely on social media for their career? Should brands be spending on influencer marketing at such a volatile time? Can anyone or any platform actually remain relevant for decades online?
Mira's Hand:
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Recaps:
Dixie D'Amelio and Griffin Johnson break up
Charli and Dixie D'Amelio launch their nail polish collaboration, Coastal Craze
Did Addison and Bryce break up?
Hype House lands reality docuseries, 'The Hype Life'
Jake Paul's home raided by FBI, multiple firearms found
Workin' Moms (2017)
Recommendation:
The Great Hack (2019)
Articles mentioned:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/04/opinion/tiktok-microsoft-trump.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage
http://centennialbeauty.com/can-you-get-charli-and-dixie-damelio-nail-polish-in-australia-coastal-craze/
http://centennialbeauty.com/fbi-raid-jake-paul-home-find-firearms-scattered-across-property/
http://centennialbeauty.com/hype-house-reality-show-the-hype-life/
http://centennialbeauty.com/why-are-addison-rae-kourtney-kardashian-friends/
This week we dive into the #challengeaccepted black and white photo trend supporting "women's empowerment" and explore both the pros and cons of viral Instagram challenges. We look at the differences between how Millennials vs. Gen-Z respond to viral challenges and pose some very tough questions: Are social media posts just performative activism? Does the intention behind activism really matter if the end result is positive? When does performative activism become detrimental? And can altruism ever really be selfless?
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Recaps:
Sway boys leave TikTok for Triller
Fenty Skin controversy
Sophie Turner, Joe Jonas welcome baby girl named Willa
The Kissing Booth 2 (2020)
Recommendations:
Workin' Moms (2017)
Articles mentioned:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/27/style/challenge-accepted-instagram.html
http://centennialbeauty.com/fenty-skin-review/
http://centennialbeauty.com/sway-house-members-josh-richards-leave-tiktok-for-triller/
http://centennialbeauty.com/sophie-turner-joe-jonas-baby-name/
In this week's episode, we chat influencer apology videos. We dissect everything wrong with Jeffree Star's "apology" for his involvement in 'Bye Sister.' Are influencer apologies just a form of manipulation? Do they ever make anything better? Is there a right way to apologise and how do we judge growth, post an apology?
Damn Gina:
https://www.damngina.com.au/
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Mira's Hand:
https://mirashand.com.au/
Use code CB15 for 15% the entire collection!
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Recaps:
Kanye West sends series of alarming tweets, Kim Kardashian responds
Charli and Dixie D'Amelio announce Hollister collaboration, Morphe 2 collaboration
TikTok and YouTube stars attend multiple parties this week - disregarding social distancing and mask suggestions
The Sinner Season 1 (2017)
Recommendations:
The Kissing Booth 2 (2020)
Article mentioned:
http://centennialbeauty.com/jeffree-star-apologises-james-charles/
http://centennialbeauty.com/charli-dixie-damelio-morphe-2/
http://centennialbeauty.com/tony-lopez-cancelled-straight-tiktok-homophobic-racist-soliciting-minors/
http://centennialbeauty.com/david-dobrik-apology-racist-content-vlog-squad/
In this week's episode, we explore the world of influencer beauty brands and why consumers keep purchasing them despite the controversies, quality issues, and more. Are influencers qualified to launch a brand? Do influencer brands de-legitimise the beauty industry? How do we respond to influencer brands vs. faceless brands? And how does having an influencer at the helm of a brand impact its reputation when scandals arise?
Damn Gina:
https://www.damngina.com.au/
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Recaps:
Twitter Bitcoin hack targets verified accounts, scams people out of nearly $1 million
Kanye West pulls out of U.S. presidential race
Morphe cuts ties with Jeffree Star
Male beauty brand, FACULTY, launches with Chase "Lil Huddy" Hudson
Patrick Star launches ONE/SIZE beauty brand
Jackie Aina announces new brand FORVR MOOD
Addison Rae teases new brand Item Beauty
Desi Perkins reveals new brand DEZI
The Sinner Season 1 (2017)
Recommendation: The Sinner Season 1 (again)
Articles mentioned:
http://centennialbeauty.com/patrick-starrr-announces-beauty-brand-one-size/
http://centennialbeauty.com/jackie-aina-forvr-mood/
http://centennialbeauty.com/addison-rae-item-beauty-brand/
http://centennialbeauty.com/faculty-beauty-brand-chase-hudson/
It's our 20th episode! This week, we give a complete breakdown of the TikTok drama that broke the internet on Monday AKA "TikTokkergeddon." We explain the Charli D'Amelio, Chase Hudson, Nessa Barrett love triangle and the fall out from the scathing tweets that shook the TikTok fandom.
Damn Gina:
https://www.damngina.com.au/
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Recaps:
Updates on Shane Dawson/Jeffree Star/Tati Westbrook drama
Kanye for U.S President
David Dobrik “apologises” for racist content
Addison Rae called out for blackfishing
Hello Privilege. It's Me, Chelsea. (2019)
Recommendation: The Sinner, Season 1 (2017)
Articles Mentioned:
http://centennialbeauty.com/david-dobrik-apology-racist-content-vlog-squad/
http://centennialbeauty.com/kanye-west-announces-2020-presidental-run/
http://centennialbeauty.com/chase-hudson-nessa-barrett-hook-up-charli-damelio/
https://people.com/tv/tiktok-star-charli-damelio-slams-ex-chase-hudson/
This week, we're inevitably diving into the Tati Westbrook, Shane Dawson, Jeffree Star drama, affectionately coined, "Karmageddon." We take you through the entire saga step-by-step while sharing our opinions along the way.
Damn Gina:
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Recaps:
Shane Dawson sexualises 11-year-old Willow Smith, Jaden Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith respond
Blair White posts video claiming she heard Jeffree Star's infamous voice note against James Charles
Tati Westbrook breaks her silence, claims Jeffree Star and Shane Dawson were behind James Charles' takedown last year
Shane Dawson and Ryland Adams respond to Tati's allegations
YouTube demonetizes Shane Dawsons' channels
Disclosure (2020)
Recommendation: Hello Privilege. It's Me. Chelsea. (2019)
Articles mentioned:
http://centennialbeauty.com/jaden-smith-shane-dawson-sexualising-willow-smith/
http://centennialbeauty.com/tati-westbrook-breaks-silence-shane-dawson-jeffree-star-behind-bye-sister-video/
http://centennialbeauty.com/shane-dawson-responds-to-tati-westbrook-in-instagram-live/
http://centennialbeauty.com/youtube-demonetized-shane-dawson-channels/
#MakeUpFirstNegativityLast
Debatable with Crystal Andrews of Zee Feed:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2g3xa5CUJAz0y5ahPISaMn
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This week we have a very exciting guest, CMO of Keep It Cleaner, Michelle Battersby. We talk being a woman in tech, building a strong online community, working with influencers, and of course, TikTok.
After starting her career in corporate banking, Michelle landed herself a dream role as the Director of Marketing for Bumble Asia Pacific, with no prior marketing experience. Three years and three million Bumble registrations later, Michelle recently embarked on her latest career move — joining cult fitness app Keep It Cleaner as their Chief Marketing Officer.
Recaps:
Sexual assault accusations against Ansel Elgort, Justin Bieber and Riverdale stars
Shane Dawson "leaves" the beauty community
MAC Cosmetics collaborates with The Sims 4
13th (2016)
Recommendation: Disclosure (2020)
Articles mentioned:
http://centennialbeauty.com/ansel-elgort-justin-bieber-accused-of-sexual-assault-response/
http://centennialbeauty.com/shane-dawson-leaves-beauty-community/
http://centennialbeauty.com/mac-makeup-the-sims-4/
This week we dive into the recent videos made about Jeffree Star and Tana Mongeau and their racist behaviour towards friends and colleagues. We explore how the Black Lives Matter movement has empowered BIPOC creators to share their experiences and aim to answer the question: Will this finally be the thing that cancels these untouchable stars?
Recaps:
Dixie D'Amelio defends sister Charli amidst drama with BFF Addison Rae
The 'Vogue' cover challenge
Madison Beer responds to backlash for comment about 'Lolita'
Jeffree Star and Shane Dawson's involvement in the Tati Westbrook & James Charles drama (Dramagedon 2)
Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich (2020)
Recommendation: 13th (2016)
Articles mentioned:
http://centennialbeauty.com/kahlen-barry-on-tana-mongeau-racist-behaviour/
http://centennialbeauty.com/fans-think-jeffree-star-shane-dawson-planned-james-charles-takedown-cancelled/
In this week's episode we explore the relationship between sex and internet culture. How and why has it changed in the last decade? We look at how viral stars are using their sexuality to their benefit and discuss how technology like OnlyFans and Patreon are empowering creators to regain control of their content. As a big part of the sex and internet cross over, we also discuss Corinna Kopf being slut-shamed on Twitter, how social media users are responding in 2020 and why the Internet isn't here for it anymore.
Recaps:
Pull Up Or Shut Up! initiative to support BLM
Lili Reinhart coming out as bisexual
Daniel Radcliffe penning an open letter to J.K. Rowling regarding trans-phobic tweets
The Hate U Give (2018)
Recommendation: Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich (2020)
Articles mentioned:
http://centennialbeauty.com/onlyfans-beauty-industry/
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/09/style/onlyfans-porn-stars.html
http://centennialbeauty.com/why-cant-white-women-wear-black-hairstyles/
In lieu of our regular pop culture introduction, we address the murder of George Floyd, the protests and rioting across the US and internationally for racial injustice and whether the social media activism we have seen take over our feeds has actually been useful.
Here are the protest dates and times for Australians wanting to participate on Saturday, 6th June:
Sydney: 3-5pm @ 20 Lee Street in Chippendale
Melbourne: 2-5pm @ Parliament House Steps
Adelaide: 12- 1:30pm @ Victoria Square
Brisbane: 1-5pm @ King George Square
Canberra: 3pm @ Embassy of the United States
Head to these websites for educational resources, information on how to be a better ally and how and where to donate if you have the ability to:
http://centennialbeauty.com/how-to-support-black-lives-matter-as-a-non-black-person/
https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/how-to-be-an-active-ally-after-black-out-tuesday/
https://www.zeefeed.com.au/blog/how-to-support-george-floyd-protest-australia
We also discuss the publishing of the Forbes article (https://www.forbes.com/sites/chasewithorn/2020/05/29/inside-kylie-jennerss-web-of-lies-and-why-shes-no-longer-a-billionaire/) that strips Kylie Jenner of her billionaire status. Why is it important? Do we think the article is credible? Would people feel the same way about the Kardashians’ brand-building skills if they were male? And do we think she really lied about being a billionaire?
Recap: The Others (2001) with Nicole Kidman
Recommendations: The Hate U Give (2018), The Daily Podcast by the NY Times: “The Mayor of Minneapolis”, “A Weekend of Pain & Protest”, “The Systems That Protect The Police”.
With new developments unfolding in the Call Her Daddy drama, we share all our opinions on this messy saga. We dive into Alex's "truth" video, cancelling Suitman, Barstool as a bizz, and how the hell Scooter Braun got involved. Were the girls getting ripped off? Does Suitman deserve to be cancelled? Was Sofia being greedy? And are we actually team Alex?
Recap:
Khloe Kardashian Facetune
Charli & Dixie D’Amelio podcast launch
Bryce Hall & Jaden Hossler arrested
Addison Rae & Kourtney Kardashian’s collaboration
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This week we explore whether self-care is a marketing ploy by brands or whether people are seeing true benefits to these practices. We weigh up how the concept has evolved during a global pandemic and whether social media is helping the cause, or making people more anxious. Has wellness actually become a competition? And if it has, what's the prize?
Recaps:
Jeffree Star "Cremated Collection" drama & his response.
"Call Her Daddy" podcast drama.
"The Half Of It" movie on Netflix.
Links:
https://www.thecut.com/2020/04/wellness-during-coronavirus.html
https://www.thecut.com/2017/06/how-wellness-became-an-epidemic.html
https://www.thecut.com/swellness/2016/07/why-wellness-is-the-new-luxury-lifestyle-status-symbol.html
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As Emma Chamberlain lands her second glossy magazine cover with the Allure June/July 2020 issue, we explore her rise to viral stardom and what it means for an audience that expects relatability. Is the concept of relatability a moving target? And can Emma trade relatability for authenticity and still expect the same results? Has Emma Chamberlain become unrelatable in her fame?
“Becoming: Behind The Scenes With Michelle Obama” Recap
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Off the back of RiceGum and Abby Rao’s Twitter feud, we tackle the parallels between RiceGum, Jake Paul and whether these viral stars are breeding a new generation of misogynistic audience. Is the audience’s reaction to viral breakups based in inherent misogyny or are these male creators breeding this mentality in their audience?
Centennial Beauty article: http://centennialbeauty.com/abby-rao-ricegum-twitter-feud/
Insider article: insider.com/abby-rao-breakup-with-ricegum-online-harassment-and-twitch-2020-4
This week we have our first guest, Crystal Andrews, founder and editor of Zee Feed. We discuss whether health or the economy should be prioritised when it comes to a pandemic; when all that separates the likes of Amazon, ASOS and Sephora US from bankruptcy is their web business. Should online shopping be considered essential? And do we think the global health crisis has changed what we consider ‘essential’ or will we just return to business as usual?
Follow Zee Feed on Instagram @zee_feed and at zeefeed.com.au
Zee Feed: https://www.zeefeed.com.au/blog/amazon-asos-fast-fashion-retail-coronavirus-controversy
Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/04/25/online-shopping-retail-workers-coronavirus/
In this week's episode we explore how TikTok is influencing the beauty industry including purchasing decisions, trends and aesthetics, and how Gen-Z is interacting with beauty brands online. From the Nel twins launching the first TikTok beauty brand, to Dixie D'Amelio's new skincare collaboration, to The Ordinary breaking records thanks to their exposure on the platform, is TikTok really as revolutionary for the beauty industry as we think it is? Please rate, review and subscribe if you enjoyed the episode and join our closed Facebook group 'Renegade by Centennial Beauty.'
From Arielle Charnas to Gal Gadot and Ellen DeGeneres, we explore how influencers and celebrities are responding to the global crisis. Why is it so difficult for famous people to strike the right tone right now? And do we really need their content when people's livelihoods are on the line? Plus, do we think influencers will bounce back when our lives return to normal? Please rate, review and subscribe if you enjoyed the episode and join our closed Facebook group 'Renegade by Centennial Beauty'.
This week we deep dive into the mugshot challenge, James Charles' role and speculate as to why people continue to participate in problematic viral trends. Should James Charles be using his platform more responsibly? And when does being socially conscious turn into a competition? If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and subscribe.
In a very chill episode, we discuss everything from Daisy Keech speaking out against Thomas Petrou to the formation of the Clubhouse Beverly Hills to Charli and Lil Huddy's break up. We deep dive on the fundamental problems with the Hype House and whether it was doomed from the beginning. Does TikTok have an originality problem? And does the idea of a content house just not lend itself to TikTok as a platform? Have thoughts? Join our Facebook group 'Renegade by Centennial Beauty' to share them! Or DM us @centennialbeauty on Instagram.
Watch Daisy share the truth about the Hype House here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es81Qf2_tNc
Off the back of the never ending Kimye and Taylor Swift saga, we deep dive on whether Taylor Swift is actually the victim and how consent, or lack thereof, has shaped this feud over the last four years. We also explore a conspiracy theory that Taylor's camp has been planning to leak this phone call for years. Listen to the full phone call here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5FUBwcpjrY Join the Renegade Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3178046912258044/
This week we talk about Tana Mongeau and the unhealthy price she pays to stay relevant. We also explore how celebrities like Miley Cyrus and brands like Glossier have managed to successfully reinvent themselves and grow with their audience. What does staying relevant really mean? Why do creators, celebrities, or brands lose relevancy? When is the right time to re-brand? And when does it become our responsibility as fans to demand change? Please review and subscribe, we'll love you forever.
This week we deep dive into the Twitter response to Ethan Dolan's acne, why it's been so severe and whether we are actually acne positive? When it comes to relatability, why do people champion Emma Chamberlain for showing her pimples but draw the line at Ethan Dolan? For more info on this week's topics here are the links to a few of our favourite articles: https://www.businessinsider.com.au/youtuber-ethan-dolan-acne-photo-speaks-out-against-bullies-2020-2 https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/28/style/is-acne-cool-now.html https://www.glamour.com/story/acne-positivity-movement Please review, subscribe and share with your friends, we'll love you forever.
We chat all things stan and cancel culture and deep dive on whether the punishment actually fits the crime when it comes to creators being 'cancelled'. We also look at whether traditional celebrities are treated differently when it comes to scandals, and how they manage to bounce back so dramatically.
Welcome to our first episode! This week we're deep-diving into TikTok, how it's shaping a new form of viral stardom and what this means for the creators who are trying to navigate these murky waters. FYI, Jordy was sitting too far from the mic, we're sorry in advance for the sound quality at times. It will be better next week. If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe and review.