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TikTok confirmed Wednesday that the platform has begun testing out a Stories-like feature that is called, you guessed it, “TikTok Stories,” The Verge reports. “We’re always thinking about new ways to bring value to our community and enrich the TikTok experience,” a spokesperson for TikTok told Variety in a statement. “Currently we’re experimenting with ways to give creators additional formats […]
Two Florida men are facing charges of armed robbery after allegedly discussing their crime on Facebook messenger before and after it was committed. 23-year-old Patrick Smith is being held without bond after prior bonds for felony possession of ammunition and resisting arrest were revoked. 22-year-old Darquez Manning remains in custody, though his bond was set at $50,000. Authorities claim a friend […]
It’s without question that Griselda revitalized and refurbished the gritty, dark sound of hip-hop for a newer generation. They also leaned on things like fashion, professional wrestling, and beat selection to make their aesthetic uniquely theirs. But like the NFL, rap can be a copycat league. Yet, to Benny the Butcher, imitation isn’t the sincerest form […]
Iggy Azalea went into full mama bear mode after a Twitter troll mocked her child’s outfit choice. The online drama began earlier this week, after the Australian artist posted a photo of her and Playboi Carti’s toddler son, Onyx. The image showed the young boy in a bright green hooded ’fit that resembled a dinosaur costume. “His outfit choice […]
Clubhouse has opened its doors to everyone. More than a year after launching on iOS (and later on Android), the audio-streaming app officially exited the beta phase and is no longer using its signature invite-only system. The team behind Clubhouse announced the news in a blog post Tuesday, explaining what users can expect in the platform’s next chapter. […]
Venmo just got a whole lot better. The Pay-Pal owned company announced Tuesday it was ditching its “global feed”—a controversial feature that allowed payments to be viewed by complete strangers. Although Venmo provided the option to make transactions private, friends lists and payment activity were visible to the public by default, which of course came […]
A boy in Oklahoma died Monday after he attempted the TikTok “blackout” challenge, police say. The boy, who lived in Bethany, was found unresponsive at Western Oaks Apartments with ligature marks around his neck Monday night, as officials from the Bethany Police Department say he was taken to OU Children’s Hospital and died around 6:50 a.m. Tuesday. Police […]
Idris Elba believes that everyone deserves to have that coveted blue check and shared his thoughts on social media pushing for universal verification. “People in the public eye get verified on social media,” he wrote in a statement shared by The Shade Room, “the process of verification requires them to prove their IDENTITY, so everyone knows WHO is speaking.” He […]
Kid Cudi issued a stern message to a certain segment of his “fans.” On Saturday night, the Man on the Moon rapper took to Twitter to announce he had disabled comments on his most recent Instagram post, in which is seen rocking a helmet while flashing a hand peace sign. Sounds pretty harmless, right? Well, it seems a large […]
President Joe Biden slammed social media platforms over not doing enough to curb the spread of misinformation relating to the coronavirus and vaccines. “They’re killing people. I mean they’re really, look, the only pandemic we have is among the unvaccinated,” Biden told NBC News White House Correspondent Peter Alexander on Friday. “And they’re killing people.” […]
