Celebrity Life
How Brandan Robertson, a.k.a. the ‘Tik-Tok Preacher,’ Is Taking on the Anti-LGBTQ Teachings of His Faith
Amid the pandemic, the progressive minister found a new way to spread a more inclusive, modern gospel
How Travis Barker Became Gen-Z’s Pop-Punk Whisperer
"Rock music is on its way back,” says Barker. "I couldn't be more proud."
Haven’t Seen Any Viral Dances Lately? That’s Because Black TikTokers Are Striking
Since the release of Megan Thee Stallion’s latest single “Thot Shit,” something has been missing from the pop-culture radar. Usually, a catchy Megan release inspires some form of viral dance, but not this time. That’s because, over the weekend, many Black TikTok creators took a quiet vacation, deciding not to create a choreography for the hit song. The […]
Are Sex-Negative ‘Puriteens’ Actually Taking Over the Internet?
Millennials are claiming that zoomers are more sexually conservative than previous generations — but is there any truth to that, or are we just all too online?
Grimes Explains How A.I. Could Help Communism
"[It's] everything that everybody loves about communism, but without the collective farm," Grimes says. "'Cause, let's be real, enforced farming is really not a vibe"
Why Are Israeli Defense Forces Soldiers Posting Thirst Traps on TikTok?
Israeli soldiers — and the military itself — are trying to influence the Middle East narrative with sexy social media posts
Coldplay to Livestream Concert Supporting Red Nose Day 2021
Band's first TikTok concert takes place next week
A Black Creator Made a Video About His Trauma. TikTok Turned It Into a Joke
Joey Cassanova’s video is the latest example of black content being coopted by white creators. “They saw it, they stole it, and they ignored the pain behind the story,” he says
How Millennials Became Cheugy
A new era of TikTok slang is upon us — and it's fueling the intergenerational feud online
Addison Rae Teaches Brand-Building in ‘Addison 101’
The TikTok star — who’s building an empire that spans music, film, podcasting, fashion, and makeup — shares her secrets to filming viral videos, making creative decisions, and pursuing modern entrepreneurship
Queer Punk Band With Ties to Dr. Luke Sparks Backlash on TikTok
New group Tramp Stamps received criticism this week for their song "I'd Rather Die"
The Marketplace for Getting Celebs to Boost Your TikToks
The Chainsmokers, the Weeknd, and Snoop Dogg figure in the latest investment round for the Pearpop, which lets TikTok stars charge smaller creators for engagement like comments and duetted videos