On April 22, journalist Emanuel Maiberg of 404 Media published a disturbing investigation into Instagram’s ad ecosystem. The report revealed that Instagram is profiting from multiple ads that explicitly invite people to create…
Singer-songwriter Katy Perry is taking flak online after promoting Tesla's Cybertruck less than a day before the company's Q1 earnings call. The truck has drawn numerous unflattering headlines in recent weeks, with nearly 4,000 trucks…
Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin is garnering unlikely sympathy online following a viral video in which someone repeatedly demanded he say "Free Palestine."
One of the top-selling sports drinks, Prime, founded by YouTubers Logan Paul and Olajide William Olatunji (aka KSI), is found in two new lawsuits claiming the drinks marketed to children contain high levels of caffeine and PFA chemicals…
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Dune 2 has been experiencing monumental levels of success ever since the highly anticipated sequel hit theaters last month, and one of the stand-out performances was from one former-Elvis, Austin Butler.
The average cut and color can cost up to $125, but is the expense justifiable these days? With rising living costs, everyone is tightening their belt a little bit, meaning that the confidence boost of a new 'do is a luxury not everyone can…
If 2024's selection of reality TV has given us anything so far, it’s certainly viral levels of messiness—and the latest season of Netflix’s Love is Blind was no exception. Now, Megan Fox has entered the chat.
Just a few months ago, people scrutinized Taylor Swift for constantly flying on her private jet, citing the huge negative impact flying (let alone privately) has on the environment. But fans defended her, saying there was no way someone…
You can go your whole childhood (and even adulthood) absolutely loving an animated character, and never once thinking to look up who their voice actor is, what they look like, or what other work they’ve done—but, thanks to a recent trend…
A woman came to TikTok to expose the Quiet on Set documentary for using content of herself and a former child actor after denying permission to the filmmakers.
The Warped Tour was a rite of passage for many Tumblr-era scene kids back in the day, but its history is disturbing, to say the least. In a new viral video, which has amassed just under 1 million views, user Heaven (@k1dneytheft)…
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JoJo Siwa is facing controversy after releasing her new song "Karma." People are accusing her of stealing her latest single from another artist and falsely claiming she wrote it herself.
Earlier this year, Universal Music Group (UMG) removed the music from their extensive catalog of artists—including the likes of Justin Bieber, Drake, and Taylor Swift—from TikTok after TikTok and UMG failed to renew their licensing pact,…
The internet can't get enough of social media posts old and recent alike made by Melina Abdullah, the newly minted vice presidential pick of independent presidential candidate Cornel West, where she criticizes Taylor Swift fans and…
Rick Salomon, the high-stakes poker player who came to prominence from his sex tape with Paris Hilton, is putting some of his winnings behind Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent presidential campaign.
Interview Magazine recently published an in-depth interview with the one and only Rihanna, and it included some A+ quotes—particularly around her time spent on Twitter responding to the haters and being an overall 'troll' online.
Twin Peaks is a popular sports bar known for its atmosphere, beer, and “Twin Peaks Girls.” A woman detailed her casting call-like interview experience of having to take four pictures wearing Twin Peaks’ uniform, and it's more invasive than…
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If you ever needed a dog whistle for a terminally online gamer bro, look no further than "What's up brother?" It's the catchphrase of a beloved streamer, but now it's so much more than a niche trend.
Chance the Rapper and his wife revealed Tuesday that they’ve parted ways. If the words “Chance the Rapper” and “wife” instantly evoked a certain melody in your head, you’re not alone, since the news spurred the resurgence of a 5-year-old…
Decoding Fandom is a weekly column that dives deep into the world of fan culture and runs on Wednesdays in the Daily Dot’s web_crawlr newsletter. If you want to get this column a day before we publish it, subscribe to web_crawlr, where…