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Some avid listeners woke up surprised when Spotify lyrics was not working. In a move that sparked controversy, The music streaming platform has discreetly shifted access to lyrics behind a paywall. The decision, which appears to be a ploy to entice free users into paid subscriptions, the Spotify Lyrics premium, was brought to light through disgruntled […]
TikTok is introducing a range of new advertising options, a strategic move to boost ad revenue in the face of a potential TikTok ban in the United States. Despite the uncertain future, the platform harnesses generative AI to curate trending, brand-safe content. This enhances user experience and expands opportunities for advertisers to align their ads
Maddy Baloy, the TikTok personality whose courageous battle with terminal cancer resonated with millions, has passed away at the age of 26. Her fiancé, Louis Risher, confirmed her peaceful passing on Wednesday, May 1, surrounded by loved ones. Baloy’s struggle with cancer began when she started experiencing stomach issues in the summer of 2022. Despite
Renowned TikTok influencer Aili Hillstrom has shocked her followers with a startling revelation. In a viral video, she disclosed that her rumored plan to marry her Australian girlfriend, Leah, was actually part of a social experiment. The purpose? To gauge her followers’ reactions and demonstrate how easily people believe what they want to. The experiment
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has introduced a cutting-edge method to disseminate consular updates. This involves a virtual artificial intelligence (AI) spokesperson named Victoriya Shi, who is designed to provide timely and verified updates on behalf of the ministry. This innovative Ukraine AI spokesperson approach ensures that the public and stakeholders are always well-informed and
Fashion influencer Amy Roiland, known for her TikTok account dedicated to personal style, recently shared a heart-wrenching update about her 4-year-old daughter, Ryder. What initially seemed like a minor concern about Amy Roiland’s daughter’s eye movement quickly turned into a nightmare when doctors discovered it was actually brain tumor symptoms. Roiland and her husband, Ben
The Met Gala 2024, a beacon of fashion’s grandeur, is undergoing a profound metamorphosis as internet personalities witness a decline in their representation on the Met Gala 2024 guest list. Per a report, this shift, in stark contrast to previous years, where influencers like TikTok stars Addison Rae and Dixie D’Amelio took center stage, has
The Hershey Company has announced plans to conduct a formal agency review for its entire U.S. media portfolio, covering the candy, mint, gum, salty, and protein business units. The review process will be by invitation-only, as stated by the company. In 2021, Hershey appointed Horizon Media as its U.S. media agency of record for its
The Minnesota House has passed House File 3488, a significant step towards regulating social media accounts that profit from featuring children under 14. This Minnesota social media bill, sponsored by Rep. Zack Stephenson, has garnered robust bipartisan support, with 103 votes in favor and 26 against. If approved by the Senate and signed into law,
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz, a Democrat from Hawaii, has introduced a bipartisan bill to set a minimum age limit for social media use at 13. Schatz’s social media bill, named the Kids Off Social Media Act, seeks to mitigate the social media effects on children and teens. Co-introduced with Senators Ted Cruz (R-Tex.), Chris Murphy
In today’s Influencer Marketing news, Casablanca is set to host the inaugural ‘Influence Days’ 2024 event at the Hilton Garden Inn on May 4. The influencer marketing agency event, a collaboration between Rich Media and Zey Agency, is poised to become a cornerstone for influencer marketing professionals. It will bring together over 80 influencers from
Former President Donald Trump has deleted several social media posts after they were deemed to violate a gag order related to his ongoing criminal trial concerning alleged hush money payments. This Donald Trump news came shortly before Tuesday’s court-imposed deadline of 2:15 p.m. Early in the day, Judge Juan Merchan, overseeing the Donald Trump hush
Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour is facing backlash after sealing a multi-million dollar sponsorship deal with TikTok for the upcoming Met Gala 2024 scheduled for May 6, despite recent legislative actions threatening the app’s operations in the United States. The controversy arose shortly after President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan bill aimed at either banning the
A video shared by a Russian influencer named Dinara on her Instagram account has ignited a storm of controversy and mixed reactions. In the video, Dinara recounts an unsettling encounter with an Indian passport officer who allegedly wrote his contact number on her boarding pass and requested that she call him the next time she
Amid declining beverage sales, PepsiCo is embarking on a global campaign to introduce its Pepsi rebranding to consumers. The company, known for brands like Mountain Dew and Gatorade, saw a 1% decrease in its drinks portfolio sales in 2023, particularly in North America and Europe, a report shared. However, with a proven track record of
Saudi Arabia has confirmed in a letter to the United Nations that a Saudi Arabian female influencer who is popular online received an 11-year prison sentence over unspecified “terrorism offenses.” The letter, dated Jan. 25 and sent to the U.N.’s Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, did not specify the nature of the
Travel influencer @travelingoutofsty has shared valuable advice on how to get free upgrades on flights. In a viral TikTok video with 1.8 million views, the user revealed that being bumped off an overbooked flight could lead to a first-class seat. The video features a man speaking into the camera at an airport, explaining that if
Influencer Jade Bowler, known for her educational content on social media, faced criticism after admitting she didn’t grasp the difference between left-wing and right-wing politics until the age of 18. Despite her academic achievements, including scoring top grades in her GCSEs and A levels, Bowler revealed her lack of political awareness in a video urging
Social media personality Alexa Curtis faced heavy criticism after she posted a video of herself crossing the finish line at the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon 2024 without actually registering for the race. Banditing, or running a race without registering, is a controversial act as race entry fees contribute to essential race logistics and charity donations.
social media acronyms” Generation Z is revolutionizing language, bidding adieu to traditional acronyms like “LOL” and “GR8” in favor of fresher Gen Z slang words. As millennials and Xillennials embrace terms like “LMAO” and “G2G,” today’s teens and twenty-somethings are blazing a new linguistic trail with Gen Z acronyms. Experts warn that clinging to outdated
The future of short-form video creation faces uncertainty not only due to the potential TikTok ban but also because of its associated editing app, CapCut. Owned by TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance. In a TikTok ban update, CapCut is under threat due to the same U.S. legislation targeting the popular platform with significant implications for video
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