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DJs say goodbye on TikTok after app bans live DJ performances
Gone are the days of the pandemic-era livestream DJ party. Now, DJs are flocking to other platforms after changes to TikTok‘s terms …
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11 summer beauty trends taking over in 2025
With what seems to be the hottest summer in history, these rising temperatures are encouraging the easiest beauty trends that create the …
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Pilot explains what those mysterious double dings on planes actually mean
TikTok’s favorite pilot is easing anxious flyers’ minds. In a TikTok video, airline pilot @pilotpete.fly explains the real reason planes make those …
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Is the YouTube channel you’re watching right now owned by private equity? A YouTuber investigates
If you’re a YouTube enthusiast, I have bad news for you: some of your favorite channels might be owned by private equity …
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“The league has bigger issues”: WNBA star Sophie Cunningham fined $500 for TikTok making fun of referees
Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham says she was fined after posting a TikTok aimed at WNBA referees. In the video, Cunningham mouths the …
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“Worst combination of words I’ve ever seen”: Elon Musk announces he’s “bringing back Vine”—with an AI catch
Elon Musk dropped another AI announcement on X this week. Now, he claims he’s bringing back the defunct social media platform Vine, …
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A 5th-grade teacher shares a PSA about a “convincing” jury duty scam she was “almost victim to.” In a TikTok posted by …
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“Educate me”: John Mayer explaining Italian brainrot memes to Conan O’Brien is a lesson for the truly offline
John Mayer just introduced Conan O’Brien to the chaotic world of Italian brainrot memes, and the internet can’t get enough. During a …
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“We’ll Interview Anyone”: Nelk Boys Backlash Grows After Netanyahu Interview
The Nelk Boys got people begging them to go back to prank videos after they interviewed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This …
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“Welcome back Ozzy Osbourne”: Unpacking the Trisha Paytas baby omen
Once again, Trisha Paytas’ motherhood journey has collided with a major celebrity death, and the internet keeps spinning theories. Trisha Paytas baby …
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“You have to use Sharpie”: Mom shares the first things she does during a flood to keep her kids and family safe on TikTok
As floods hit more parts of the U.S., including the recent deadly downpours in Texas, people are turning to TikTok for ideas …
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“You have no idea how funny this is at 3am”: What is melting on TikTok? The funky facial trend, explained
“Melting” on social media refers to the practice of squishing faces into distorted expressions filmed from unflattering angles. The visual is often …
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“No wonder it looks crisp”: New technology replacing green screens in superhero movies like “Superman” has the internet divided
A new technology called The Volume is shaking up superhero filmmaking and stirring debate online. What is The Volume and how does …
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“A true historical landmark”: People are making tribute videos at the Target where a woman shoplifted for 7 hours
TikTokers are making video tributes to a woman who allegedly shoplifted at a Target for seven hours straight after footage went viral …
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David’s Bridal is now offering custom dresses for Labubu
For brides who want to tote their Labubu on their big day, David’s Bridal now offers custom wedding and bridesmaid dresses for …
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“You sing like five words of each song”: Justin Timberlake skewered as videos of phoned-in tour performance in Romania flood social media
Romanian fans express their disappointment with singer Justin Timberlake’s recent tour stop at the Electric Castle Festival, criticizing his performance online. What …
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“This is terrifying”: Italian YouTuber sued over his retro game console reviews
If you have ever had your hands on a retro game console, chances are that you wanted to relive the nostalgia of …
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“I drove 25 mins out of my way to get this”: Sonic’s new pickle-flavored menu collaboration with Grillo’s Pickles is dividing customers
Fast food chain Sonic releases a limited-time pickle menu in collaboration with Grillo’s Pickles. However, some customers aren’t thrilled with the unique …
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“Sing to Me”: This TikTok trend is causing full grown adults to dress as babies—including Alec Baldwin
If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you’ve surely seen at least one adult wrapped up to look like a baby mouthing the …
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Too many people are convinced “The Simpsons” predicted the Coldplay couple, sparking a discussion about media literacy in the age of AI
We need to talk about media literacy after an AI-generated image convinced people that The Simpsons predicted the Coldplay affair. The viral …
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“Zelenskyy did it”: One TikToker has an idea of what Stephen Colbert can do after “The Late Show”—run for president
A TikToker floated the idea that The Late Show host Stephen Colbert should run for U.S. President following his show’s cancellation. While …
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“We must reject the normalization of female pain”: Lupita Nyong’o teams up with lawmakers after sharing her fibroids journey on social media
Lupita Nyong’o is speaking out about women’s health, specifically how fibroids are rarely spoken about, yet are incredibly common. In today’s climate, …
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“Congrats mother”: Charli XCX announces her marriage on TikTok with a meme
Charli XCX was just married over the weekend—and she announced it in the most perfect way. Charli XCX’s wedding The wedding was …
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Have you seen the “Do It Lady” meme? Behind the rise of Chit and his new catchphrase
TikTok’s favorite awkward coworker tried to convince his officemates “Do it lady!” was a catchphrase, and now it is. Internet character Chit …
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“I would not feel safe there”: Airbnb guest cancels 5 minutes after arrival because she spotted a Trump-Vance flag on the property
An Airbnb host says one of her guests took one look at a Trump flag in the yard and left without even …
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