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Influencers Are Taking Desperate Measures To Recover Their Instagram Accounts

People who operate on the fringes of Instagram’s community guidelines say they’ve resorted to desperate measures after losing their accounts, turning to dealers who say they have a back door to the platform.

2 months ago

It Takes A Special Sort Of Person To Clean Gravestones As A Hobby

People with a passion for cleaning up headstones have been sharing their work on #gravetok.

2 months ago

This TikTok Creator Made A Prestigious Duck Art Contest Go Viral

The annual Federal Duck Stamp Contest sees amazing artists painting their very best waterfowl.

2 months ago

Blizzard's President J. Allen Brack Is Stepping Down Amid A Discrimination Lawsuit

The World of Warcraft and Overwatch maker was hit with allegations of harassment and discrimination toward women from the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing.

2 months ago

The Moment These Two Olympians Decided To Share A Gold Medal Is So Joyful

Gianmarco Tamberi of Italy and Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar both took the gold for the men's high jump in a truly heartwarming decision.

2 months ago

DaBaby Has Been Dropped By Lollapalooza For His Anti-Gay Comments

The rapper made multiple comments about gay men and HIV over the last week, prompting several celebrities to condemn him for perpetuating stereotypes.

2 months ago

Activision Blizzard Employees Walked Out Over Discrimination And Harassment Allegations

Players also joined in solidarity with a mass logout.

3 months ago

This Is How Streamers Are Reacting To The Activision Blizzard Discrimination Lawsuit

After a two-year investigation, California officials are alleging the World of Warcraft maker has a "frat boy" culture rife with sexual harassment and discrimination against women.

3 months ago

A Musician Saved The Day After TikTok's "Trans Handy Ma'am" Had Dozens Of Videos Muted

It seemed like all was lost until Sean Szolek-Van Valkenburgh, an audio whiz, spent hours editing the videos.

3 months ago

This Creator Showed That Getting Millions Of Views Doesn't Necessarily Mean You're Going To Make Money

Kevin Parry opened up about how going viral doesn't always mean getting paid.

3 months ago

Twitch Streamers Say The New Identity-Based Tags Have Made The Platform Better

In May, Twitch added more than 350 tags encompassing race, gender, disabilities, and mental illnesses.

3 months ago

This Is What Happened After A Bunch Of Employees At A Burger King Quit

Signs about employees quitting and restaurants being short-staffed have been spreading across social media.

3 months ago

The NCAA Decision To Finally Allow College Athletes To Profit Off Their Own Likenesses Has Schools Now Actively Recruiting Them As Influencers

In this week's newsletter: How college athletic programs have dramatically embraced new NCAA NIL policy changes, and how TikTok's new feature is a direct threat to Cameo's entire business.

3 months ago

TikTok Is Testing Letting You Pay For A Video From Creators

Shoutouts will let you pay for a custom video from creators, but it is only currently available in select regions.

3 months ago

Eight More Bodies Were Found Tuesday In The Rubble Of The Surfside Condo Collapse

Thirteen days into the search, a fire official said rescue crews had not come across "anything positive" that could suggest more survivor in the rubble.

3 months ago

Is It Time For Twitch To Ban Gambling On Stream?

Crypto slots are a popular category on Twitch, but critics are concerned it's leading people to addiction.

4 months ago

People Just Can't Get Enough Of Watching This Woman Shear Sheep

Right Choice Shearing has captivated over a million followers who just love the satisfaction of seeing that wool roll off.

4 months ago

The Media Pays Attention When Trans People Die, But The Living Are Struggling With Grief

Violent attacks and discriminatory laws have taken a toll on the mental health of trans people. Many wish there was as much attention on the well-being of those living with traumas as there is on those who have been killed.

4 months ago

No One Wins When Women On Twitch Are Pitted Against Each Other

Women who stream told BuzzFeed News the pressure is still on to be sexy or be a “real” gamer.

4 months ago

Drake Bell Has Been Charged With Child Endangerment

An official told BuzzFeed News the charges stem from a December 2017 interaction between Bell and a 15-year-old child at a Cleveland nightclub.

4 months ago