Kat Tenbarge
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Adult Swim cuts ties with Justin Roiland following domestic abuse allegations
NBC News broke the news that Roiland had been charged with felony domestic violence in Orange County, California, in connection with a 2020 incident. → Read More
How Tory Lanez trial bloggers are shaping the conversation around Megan Thee Stallion
An industry of infotainment bloggers have used their platforms to discredit Megan Thee Stallion since the July 2020 shooting involving Tory Lanez. → Read More
Ye and big tech gave Infowars one of its biggest days ever
Ya, formerly Kanye West, openly spread antisemitism on Infowars. The spectacle handed Infowars and Alex Jones a viral moment like they had never had before. → Read More
Donald Trump just launched yet another bid for presidency. Here's his life through the years in photos.
Former President Donald Trump, 76, launched his highly-anticipated 2024 presidential campaign. These photos show his life up until now. → Read More
Ye suspended from Instagram again after targeting Jewish people in post
Ye posted news of his latest social media suspension on the conservative platform Parler, which he is set to acquire. → Read More
Floridians are livestreaming Hurricane Ian on TikTok
NBC News found dozens of livestreams, some with tens of thousands of live viewers, all watching the storm unfurl across Florida. → Read More
A pro-Johnny Depp YouTuber was sent a cease-and-desist after she targeted an employee of Amber Heard’s PR team
Amber Heard supporters have gotten attention defending the actress, leading to pushback from Johnny Depp fans that some argue crosses into harassment. → Read More
Hunter Biden fan pages made by ‘irony-pilled’ creators are finding millions of viewers
“Irony-posting” is a form of satire embraced by meme creators, who are increasingly digesting politics and culture for the online generation. → Read More
Meet the family behind 'Texas Thighs,' an account for a mom’s salacious photos (when it isn’t getting banned)
Courtney and Nick live with their two teenage daughters in a 5-bedroom house in the suburbs with a pool and a waterslide in the backyard. → Read More
A family of YouTubers faces backlash after running marathon with their 6-year-old
Pictures posted on social media of a 6-year-old completing a 26.2-mile marathon in the Cincinnati area have sparked backlash against the child’s parents and → Read More
Young influencers are being offered cheap procedures in return for promotion. They say it’s coming at a cost.
Social media personalities are being offered cheap plastic surgery in return for promotion. Young influencers say the cosmetic procedures come at a cost. → Read More
Under Musk, some fear Twitter's moderation progress could unravel
The trust and safety team at Twitter could lose steam under its new owner, according to experts. → Read More
LGBTQ people face 'groomer' accusations and trolling as culture war rages on
The rising tide of online abuse is challenging as the internet has become an essential place for young people to learn about LGBTQ identities and connect with community members. → Read More
How Elon Musk shook up Twitter in 7 days of chaos
After becoming the largest individual shareholder of Twitter, Elon Musk proceeded to generate more headlines for the company. → Read More
What Ye’s online warfare reveals about the dangers of celebrity fandom
Some fans of the rapper, formerly known as Kanye West, see his social media warfare as meme fodder, but others worry the attention is unhealthy. → Read More
Inside a secretive management firm for OnlyFans stars, where former staffers say they catfished fans to dupe them into paying to sext: ‘You're basically a professional scammer’
Two models and two former account managers have sued Unruly Agency, a management firm that runs OnlyFans accounts for top influencers. → Read More
Everything we know about Trump's connection to financier Jeffrey Epstein
Trump's name has twice been brought up as Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell faces trial on sex-trafficking charges in New York. → Read More
How Tom Ward's YouTube side hustle became the go-to interview for influencers and YouTubers
Online creators have become the A-list for Gen Z, and Tom Ward is nabbing YouTube interviews with the biggest social media stars. → Read More
2 new accusers say 'Durte Dom,' a former member of David Dobrik's Vlog Squad, preyed on them as fans
Two women provided Insider with video from the nights they said they were with "Durte Dom" Zeglaitis, a former member of David Dobrik's Vlog Squad. → Read More
Gabby Petito told police her 'downer' fiancé didn't think she could make it as a travel influencer, according to bodycam footage
A month before she was reported missing, Gabby Petito told police that Brian Laundrie was a "downer" who didn't think she could start a travel vlog. → Read More