Bad Religion and Social Distortion Announce 2024 US Tour

Legendary punk bands Bad Religion and Social Distortion are teaming up for a co-headlining 2024 US tour. The outing will see Social D performing their classic debut album Mommy’s Little Monster in its entirety to […]

Social Distortion’s Fall 2024 North American Tour

Social Distortion have a busy 2024 ahead, with frontman Mike Ness and company announcing the rescheduled dates for the legendary punk band’s previously postponed North American tour with support from The Bellrays. The Fall 2024 […]

Melissa Barrera dropped from ‘Scream VII’ after pro-Palestinian posts on social media

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Melissa Barrera has been dropped from her starring role in the horror franchise film “Scream VII,” after a series of social media posts she made surrounding the Israel-Hamas war. The L.A. Times has confirmed that […]

Jeopardy! fans ‘remember Mayim Bialik is co-host’ as she’s featured on show’s social media for first time in 3 months

Jeopardy co-host Mayim Bialik reappeared on the official Jeopardy Instagram account

JEOPARDY! fans have been reminded of Mayim Bialik’s part in the game show after she appears in a Jeopardy promotion. Mayim, 47, disappeared from the official Jeopardy Instagram account for a few months. 5 Jeopardy […]

Brand-backed influencer campaigns can be hard to spot – how to tell if a company is behind a social media post

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Nearly three-quarters of Generation Z (people born between 1996 and 2010) follow at least one influencer on social media platforms and 44% buy things based on influencers’ recommendations. This age group is estimated to comprise […]

Willie Nep: Impersonation as social commentary

Willie Nep: Impersonation as social commentary

It was mission accomplished for the Philippines’ master impersonator Willie Nepomuceno, who left behind a rich source of performances as social commentary in a career that spanned half a century. The depth of his impersonations […]

Social media stars try to navigate Hollywood’s strike summer

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Gadiel Del Orbe had secured the sort of opportunity that social media stars dream of: a gig hosting a documentary for a major Hollywood studio. It was a chance for the Los Angeles-based actor and […]

Ex-MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER On Relying On Social Media To Promote His Bands’ Music: ‘It’s A Necessary Evil’

Ex-MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER On Relying On Social Media To Promote His Bands' Music: 'It's A Necessary Evil'

Former MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover, who is currently promoting the debut album from his WITHERING SCORN project, was asked in a new interview with the “Trendcrusher” podcast if he enjoys having to rely on social […]

Olivia Dunne makes career revelation and discusses Olympic dream after her social media and modeling fame

Olivia Dunne has made a career revelation

LOUISIANA State gymnast Olivia Dunne has opened up on her gymnastic journey – and her future in the sport. The Sports Illustrated model, 20, is heading into her senior year at LSU in the fall. […]

Lionel Messi Gets Paid A TON Of Money To Take 5-Star Vacations In Saudi Arabia And Post Photos To Social Media (According To Leaked Contract)

Lionel Messi Gets Paid A TON Of Money To Take 5-Star Vacations In Saudi Arabia And Post Photos To Social Media (According To Leaked Contract)

A few weeks ago Lionel Messi signed an unprecedented deal to join Inter Miami Football Club. Lionel chose this deal, which includes a cut of AppleTV+ subscription revenue and an equity stake in Inter Miami, […]