Meta will begin removing users under 16 from Facebook, Instagram, and Threads in early December as Australia prepares for its first-of-its-kind social media age ban.
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Viral posts show people using AI image editors and chatbots to fake “raw” or “spoiled” meals to get DoorDash and Uber Eats refunds, while restaurants and drivers warn they are the ones
TikTok user “Tea_Tyme_3” faces backlash after allegedly killing a man during a livestream, then asking fans for CashApp donations to fund “mental leave.”
TikTok will host its first U.S. awards show on Dec. 18 in Los Angeles, honoring top creators and livestreaming the event on TikTok and Tubi.
Dictionary.com named “6-7” the 2025 Word of the Year. The viral, meaning-flexible slang jumped from TikTok to classrooms, sports, and TV, reflecting how Gen Alpha uses sound-first memes as social glue. Here’s
A TikTok trend where kids send AI-generated photos of a “homeless man” inside their home is triggering 911 calls and near-SWAT responses. Police say it dehumanizes unhoused people and wastes emergency resources.
A new data-driven map from What’s Trending, Evan Shapiro (ESHAP), and Filmhub charts the half-trillion-dollar creator economy — revealing which platforms, tools, and studios truly shape culture today, and how Engagement Quality
Cardi B’s sophomore album arrived with sidewalk sales, subway PSAs, and “Courtroom Edition” merch born from a viral civil trial. Here’s how the rollout translated into real-world streams, projected first-week units, and
A South African pastor’s prophecy for Sept. 23–24 has sparked “RaptureTok,” with TikTok mixing faith, fear, and satire around end-times claims.
Oracle stock jumps after U.S. and China reach a TikTok deal framework, easing ban fears. What it means for TikTok’s future and years of uncertainty.
Cardi B’s civil trial testimony in Los Angeles has gone viral, with her witty one-liners, wigs, and candid answers turning court into must-see internet TV.
K‑Pop Demon Hunters sparked a global fan frenzy as theatrical sing-along events turned cinemas into live concerts. From record-breaking Netflix views to viral TikToks and chart-topping soundtracks, here’s how the animated film
Spanish influencers say ChatGPT’s wrong travel advice cost them a Puerto Rico trip. Another user landed in the hospital after following AI health tips.
A cryptic chant known as “ahlelele ahlelas” has exploded on TikTok, spawning thousands of videos and igniting meme chaos across the For You page.
The app’s parent company, ByteDance, is reportedly preparing to launch a new version of TikTok in the United States on Sept. 5, just days ahead of a government deadline that could force
Zohran Mamdani didn’t just win New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary. He built a campaign around memes, virality, and grassroots hustle that made legacy tactics look ancient. If you were online in
TikTok’s beauty community has once again pushed the boundaries of DIY glam, but this time, the trend taking over “GRWM” videos might be doing more harm than good. Meet the Sharpie lip
Before Saturday’s game at Dodger Stadium got underway, singer Nezza took the field for a national anthem performance that quickly became the center of attention. The singer-songwriter, born Vanessa Hernandez, took to
Addison Rae announces 2025 world tour with stops across Europe, North America, and Australia.
