A new cultural study analyzed 1.7 million posts from a Black-majority social platform and found that the creators winning online are not chasing algorithms. They are building trust.
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Meta is testing a paid subscription tier for Instagram that would allow users to view Stories anonymously, according to TechCrunch. The new plan, called Instagram Plus, includes the ability to view a
TikTok and Cameo have teamed up to let U.S. creators sign up and offer personalized fan videos without leaving the app — here's what you need to know.
The creator economy has a monetization problem. Stan founder and CEO John Hu has a theory about why — and a pitch for how to fix it. Speaking at What’s Trending Creatorpalooza
What's Trending hosted its second annual Creatorpalooza at SXSW 2026, where HeyGen, Stan, and surprise guests made the case that AI is now the backbone of the modern creator economy.
YouTube is expanding its Gemini-powered Ask feature to smart TVs, gaming consoles and streaming devices, letting viewers ask questions about videos in real time.
What's Trending, HeyGen, Stan and more are bringing Creatorpalooza back to Austin on March 15 for a day of creator economy conversations, networking and panels during SXSW.
From Kesha and Radiohead to Olivia Rodrigo and Celine Dion, here's every artist who has pushed back against the Trump administration's unauthorized use of their music — and whether it actually worked.
Instagram is rolling out a new feature that will notify parents when their teenager repeatedly searches for terms related to suicide or self-harm — a significant escalation in Meta’s efforts to position
From social media clauses to brand deal splits, influencer prenups are becoming a real conversation in the creator economy. Here is what digital creators should know before saying I do.
eBay has agreed to acquire British secondhand fashion app Depop from Etsy for $1.2 billion in cash, marking one of the biggest consolidations in the resale market to date. The deal, expected
Snapchat is testing a new Creator Subscriptions feature, letting fans pay $4.99–$19.99/month for exclusive content as Snap looks to diversify beyond ad revenue.
Grammy winner Chappell Roan, soccer star Abby Wambach among growing list of talent leaving following Justice Department document release.
Twitch is rolling out major 2026 updates, including dual-format streaming, 2K video support, AI-powered moderation tools, and new monetization features for creators.
MrBeast’s company Beast Industries has acquired teen banking app Step, pushing the YouTube star into fintech as he targets financial literacy for Gen Z.
From MrBeast teaming with Salesforce to the NFL spotlighting Dhar Mann, creator-led activations are everywhere ahead of Super Bowl 60. Here are the biggest moves to know.
Shirley Raines, known as Ms. Shirley and founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, has died at 58. The social media advocate was honored for her work serving unhoused communities.
Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikTok creator, has sold a stake in the company that manages his global brand and commercial partnerships in a deal valued at roughly $975 million, according to
iShowSpeed wrapped a 28 day livestream tour across Africa marking major subscriber growth new cultural content and a shift in his global travel strategy.
