LEFT: Ben Stiller attends the Fanatics Fest NYC at the Javits Center on August 16, 2024 in New York City. CENTER: Photo of Elon Musk wearing a MAGA hat in a tweet he posted on his X account. Elon Musk joined former president Donald Trump to give a speech at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on October 5, where the presidential candidate survived an assassination attempt in July 2024. RIGHT: Jamie Lee Curtis gets her Hands and Footprints In Cement at TCL Chinese Theatre on October 12, 2022 in Hollywood, California.
LEFT: Ben Stiller attends the Fanatics Fest NYC at the Javits Center on August 16, 2024 in New York City. CENTER: Photo of Elon Musk wearing a MAGA hat in a tweet he posted on his X account. Elon Musk joined former president Donald Trump to give a speech at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on October 5, where the presidential candidate survived an assassination attempt in July 2024. RIGHT: Jamie Lee Curtis gets her Hands and Footprints In Cement at TCL Chinese Theatre on October 12, 2022 in Hollywood, California.

Mass ‘X’-odus: Celebrities and Brands Leave Elon Musk’s X

Summary:

  • Social media platform X faces mass exodus due to policy changes, Elon Musk’s influence, competition from Threads and Bluesky.

  • The Guardian criticizes X’s toxic environment and Musk’s political influence, prompting high-profile departures like Barbra Streisand and Ben Stiller.

  • Celebrities and news outlets are moving to Bluesky, with Jamie Lee Curtis deactivating her X account and joining the new platform.

Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) is facing a mass exodus as celebrities, brands, and news outlets move away, citing controversial policy changes and Elon Musk’s political influence. Competition from platforms like Threads and Bluesky has made staying on X less appealing for many. The Guardian recently stopped posting on X, criticizing its toxic environment and Musk’s role in shaping political discourse. High-profile departures include Barbra Streisand, who announced her move to Bluesky, and Jamie Lee Curtis, who deactivated her account with a reflective Instagram post. Actor Ben Stiller followed suit, also joining Bluesky, which has quickly gained popularity, adding a million new users in one day.

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