Far-right provocateur vs. Florida congresswoman in November
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A far-right Republican candidate banned from social media sites because of her racist and anti-Muslim speech…
Pinterest Appoints First Black Board Member Following Racism Allegations
Pinterest has named the first Black member to the social media network’s board of directors, following allegations of racism at…
Tampa teenager accused in Twitter hack pleads not guilty
A Florida teen identified as the mastermind of scheme that gained control of Twitter accounts of politicians, celebrities and technology…
Facebook bows to Brazil judge, blocks 12 accounts worldwide
Facebook says it has obeyed a Brazilian judge’s order for a worldwide block on the accounts of 12 of President…
Couple wears swastika masks in Minnesota Walmart
A couple in Minnesota wore red face masks emblazoned with swastikas to a Walmart in a video posted on social…
Court: Judge wrong to dismiss complaint against Facebook
The New Hampshire Supreme Court has ruled that a judge was wrong to dismiss a cafe owner’s complaint against Facebook…
‘Glee’ Stars Amber Riley, Kevin McHale Tell Fans To ‘Respect’ Naya Rivera, Her Family
Former stars of “Glee” are speaking out on social media and pleading with fans for “respect” in response to the…
Watch 10-Year-Old Drummer Nandi Bushell Slay A Punk Rock Classic
The 10-year-old British musician Nandi Bushell is conquering social media once again. In a now-viral clip she posted to Twitter…
TikTok to leave Hong Kong as security law raises worries
HONG KONG — TikTok said Tuesday it will stop operations in Hong Kong, joining other social media companies in warily…
Viola Davis’ Call To ‘Pay Me What I’m Worth’ Is What The World Needs Now
Viola Davis fired up Twitter Tuesday ― in an encore presentation. A clip of the Oscar, Emmy and Tony winner…
Tech executives, activists launch super PAC to stop President Trump’s reelection by using his tweets against him
Defeat by Tweet allows people to pledge money for each Trump tweet. June 27, 2020, 10:01 AM 6 min read…
Trump tweet fuels speculation of Stone pardon
The tweet came after a judge ruled Stone would report to prison in July. June 27, 2020, 4:16 PM 3…
Jennifer Lawrence Joins Twitter, Immediately Demands Justice For Breonna Taylor
As the second famous Jennifer to join social media after years of abstaining, Jennifer Lawrence was likely well aware that…
Social media platforms are profiting from COVID-19 misinformation: Nancy Pelosi
The House speaker called on advertisers to “know your power.” June 16, 2020, 8:59 PM 4 min read 4 min…
Facebook takes down Proud Boys, American Guard accounts connected to protests
The Proud Boys and American Guard are identified as hate groups by the SPLC. June 16, 2020, 10:08 PM 4…
Georgia city investigating police chief after Facebook post
An Atlanta-area police chief criticized for saying on social media that he doesn’t support the Black Lives Matter movement has…
Vanessa Bryant And Daughter Are Now Blocking Kobe Bryant Fan Pages On Instagram
Vanessa Bryant posted an emotional message to Kobe Bryant fans over the weekend, explaining the recent changes she’s made to…
Two former Pinterest policy employees say they faced racism at work
FILE PHOTO: A guest hold up a phone during the Pinterest Inc. IPO on the floor of the New York…
Police union head apologizes for post on accused officers
The president of a Fraternal Order of Police chapter along Florida’s Space Coast is apologizing for a social media post…
Internet vigilantes falsely link ex-officer to teens’ attack
SILVER SPRING, Md. — John Damskey’s nightmare began with his wife getting emails from strangers telling her she should be…
George Floyd protests spread to smaller, mostly white towns
OMAHA, Neb. — Norfolk, Nebraska, is a quiet, conservative and predominantly white city of 24,000 people where public protests are…
Mark Zuckerberg Says He’ll Review Policies That Allowed Trump’s Inflammatory Post
It turns out protests work. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Friday that the company will conduct a review of the…
Cardi B Breaks Down George Floyd Protests, Police Brutality: ‘People Are Tired’
Cardi B is once again using her platform to talk to her fans about what’s going on in the world,…
Music Industry Declares June 2 As ‘Black Out Tuesday’ Amid Unrest
NEW YORK (AP) — The music industry is planning to turn off the music and hold a day to reflect…
Man, 20, arrested in nursing home assault captured on video
A 20-year-old Detroit nursing home patient has been arrested for assault and battery after a video shared on social media…
Volunteers Recite The Names Of Thousands Of Coronavirus Victims In Online Vigil
A group of community organizers and faith leaders is taking turns reciting the names of thousands of people who reportedly…
Investigators execute search warrants for home of Ahmaud Arbery’s alleged killers
Ahmaud Arbery’s family attorney slams the release of past police body cam video. May 20, 2020, 11:16 PM 6 min…
Spotify new home for Joe Rogan’s podcast, shares jump
FILE PHOTO: A trader is reflected in a computer screen displaying the Spotify brand before the company begins selling as…
Celebrity Culture Will Never Be The Same
In the weeks since social distancing began in earnest, there have been numerous articles written about how celebrities are basically…
Maltese ambassador resigns after comparing Merkel to Hitler
Malta’s ambassador to Finland has resigned after writing a Facebook post comparing German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Adolf Hitler May…
How The Coronavirus Brought Back The Chain Email
I have a confession. In April, I participated in a chain email. Going back to old times with a recipe…
Axl Rose And Steve Mnuchin Are In The Middle Of 2020′s Strangest Feud
Look at these old men fighting. Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose called out Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin on Twitter…
Beloved English Teacher Gets Retirement Surprise From Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
A beloved English teacher at a high school in Bristol, Virginia, was surprised with a sweet video from Dwayne “The…
How TikTok Star And Actor Tabitha Brown Is Becoming America’s Mom
Tabitha Brown is giving us all some much-needed comfort during the coronavirus pandemic. The 41-year-old actress is rapidly winning over…
Vanessa Bryant Honors ‘Sweet Baby’ Gianna Bryant On What Would’ve Been 14th Birthday
Vanessa Bryant shared with fans on Friday a heartbreaking message on what would have been daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant’s 14th…
At women’s event, Biden navigates around lingering sexual assault allegation
For former Vice President Joe Biden, a virtual town hall focused on women’s issues Tuesday was a chance to try…
‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Confuses Chaka Khan With Shaka Zulu
“Jeopardy!” contestant Sarah Jett Rayburn needs to get her African kings and Grammy-winning singers straight. (See the clip below.) Rayburn,…
These 4/20 Tweets Show Celebrities Are Really High On The 'Holiday'
Miley Cyrus, Kacey Musgraves and Ice Cube are just a few of the celebrities who lit up social media with…
Kourtney Kardashian’s Son Is Starting Feuds, Spilling Family Tea On Secret Instagram
Following in the steps of many Kardashian-Jenner’s before him, Mason Disick is officially in his first online feud. Kourtney Kardashian…
Coronavirus live updates: US death toll reaches 61, Federal Reserve lowers interest rates to near zero
There are at least 3,244 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in the United States and at least 61 coronavirus-related deaths…
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson say they have coronavirus
The two actors posted on social media about the disease. March 12, 2020, 2:24 PM 5 min read Actors Tom…
New York Times Editor Discovers Lady Gaga’s New ‘Mystery Man’ Is Actually Her Ex
Imagine getting a string of texts from your friends about your ex ― and how he’s been tagged by the…
TSA bans employees from using TikTok to create content for the agency
The popular app has come under fire for its ties to China from lawmakers. February 24, 2020, 7:55 PM 4…
EU industry chief tells Facebook to adapt to EU, not other way round
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – EU industry commissioner Thierry Breton said on Monday it was for Facebook to adapt to Europe’s standards,…
Sheriff: Texas man accused of hanging puppy `out of boredom’
A 21-year-old Texas man is accused of hanging a small puppy by the neck from a tree and posting a…
Sharon Choi, ‘Parasite’ Director Bong Joon Ho’s Translator, Is Ultimate Winner At Oscars
Sharon Choi, a filmmaker and fellow director Bong Joon Ho’s translator during this awards show season, is the true winner…
Spanish authorities confirm Briton is country’s second coronavirus case
General view of the Son Espases hospital, where a case of coronavirus has been detected, in Palma de Mallorca, Spain,…
Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson Haven’t Forgotten About Their ‘Love Fern’
All’s fair in love (ferns) and war. Matthew McConaughey is apparently still thinking about the love fern his character in…
Kirk Douglas Tributes Pour In After Legendary Actor Dies At 103
Social media was inundated with homages to Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas on Wednesday after his family confirmed that the actor…
Gayle King Explains Why She Brought Up Kobe Bryant Sexual Assault In Interview
Gayle King has spoken out in response to the widespread backlash she received on social media after she asked WNBA…
Jennifer Lopez Bashes Donald Trump With Behind-The-Scenes Super Bowl Video
Jennifer Lopez called out President Donald Trump with a new video montage filmed “moments” before she took to the stage…
As coronavirus misinformation spreads on social media, Facebook removes posts
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Facebook Inc (FB.O) said it will take down misinformation about China’s fast-spreading coronavirus, in a rare…
Aidy Bryant Explains Why Playing Sarah Huckabee Sanders Led To Her Quitting Twitter
It seems that playing a polarizing figure taught Aidy Bryant an ugly truth about people on both sides of the…
SUV on grounds of Beijing’s Forbidden City sparks outrage
Photos of two women with a Mercedes SUV at Beijing’s historic Forbidden City have sparked online outrage and prompted an…
A Photo Of George Lucas Cradling Baby Yoda Is Melting People’s Hearts
“The Mandalorian” showrunner Jon Favreau’s behind-the-scenes snap set Twitter alight in all kinds of beautiful ways. Source link
Thousands of Twitter replies challenge Stephen King’s tweet on diversity in art
The famed author said he would “never consider diversity in matters of art.” January 16, 2020, 5:02 PM 8 min…