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fourth of july July 7, 2024

Wawa Welcome America Fourth Of July Concert

Celebs Brought Forth Plenty of July 4 ContentSo many social media posts, yet so little love for Caesar salad’s 100th birthday.

By Jennifer Zhan

favorite things May 9, 2024

Jerry Saltz’s 78 Indispensable Instagram AccountsInstagram changed our art critic’s life. Here, he recommends 78 of his favorite accounts that you should follow.

By Jerry Saltz

bffs Apr. 5, 2024

Billie Eilish Invites You to Be Her Close Personal Friend (on Instagram)The green bubble was very intentional.

By Alejandra Gularte

it’s just her thing Jan. 12, 2024

A Maybe Incomplete List of All the Times Selena Gomez Quit Social MediaAnd returned, of course.

By Zoe Guy

chat room Dec. 27, 2023

Anna-Laura Sullivan’s Art Makes Her Cry TooThe Brooklyn-based artist brings us inside the cozy world of her viral Instagram comics.

By Jennifer Zhan

the industry Oct. 23, 2023

Maha Dakhil, CAA, Leaves Leadership Roles After Israel-Hamas War Post“I made a mistake with a repost in my Instagram story, which used hurtful language,” Dakhil said in an apology.

By Jason P. Frank

gamers Aug. 4, 2023

Twitch Streamer Kai Cenat Sparks Union Square Chaos Over Free PS5’sPolice said the livestreamer will face charges.

By Rebecca Alter

rip twitter July 23, 2023

Elon Musk Says Twitter’s Logo Will Change to the Letter XUgh.

By Charu Sinha

allegations July 8, 2023

Jonah Hill’s Ex Sarah Brady Shares Screenshots Claiming Emotional AbuseShe shared images of alleged text conversations on Instagram.

By Alejandra Gularte

say gay rights July 1, 2023

Michael Imperioli ‘Forbids Bigots and Homophobes’ from Watching His Work“Thank you Supreme Court for allowing me to discriminate and exclude those who I don’t agree with.”

By Charu Sinha

extremely online June 11, 2023

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Don’t Approve of Donald Trump’s Air Fan EditThe duo did not “grant consent” for Trump’s use of the monologue.

By Alejandra Gularte

hardcore parkour May 3, 2023

A$AP Rocky Sorry for Using a Girl’s Face As a Ladder“LOL MY FAULT”

By Jason P. Frank

bye bye Apr. 8, 2023

All the Companies Suspending Their TweetsAs a result of the platform’s uncertainty, post Elon Musk.

By Alejandra Gularte

extremely online Feb. 23, 2023

Selena Gomez Decides She’s ‘Too Old’ for This TikTok DramaShe has announced a break from social media, so don’t expect more comments on the Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner situation.

By Jennifer Zhan

extremely online Jan. 20, 2023

Jennifer Coolidge Imparts a TikTok Tribute to Another Jennifer“Hi …”

By Jason P. Frank

can i ask you a question…? Nov. 10, 2022

Noah Beck Wants to Ask You a Serious Question“Not fishing for compliments.”

By Wolfgang Ruth

bots Aug. 26, 2022

HuffPost Contributor Begs You to Read Her 2010 BlogDiana Jenkins somewhat addressed the bot allegations …

By Wolfgang Ruth

no feet pics pls Aug. 14, 2022

Ringo Starr Promotes Get Back Blu-Ray With New FootagePeace and love.

By Charu Sinha

extremely online July 26, 2022

Kylie Jenner and the Instagram Algorithm Are FightingBest friends to enemies …

By Wolfgang Ruth

extremely online July 21, 2022

It’s Time to BeReal With These MemesThe best memes about the new social-media app.

By Zoe Guy

*stares into camera* July 20, 2022

Help, a 2016 Jane Austen Adaptation Is Cyberbullying PersuasionStop! She’s already dead!

By Rebecca Alter

the industry July 19, 2022

Warner Claims Push for Snyder Cut Was Amplified by Fake AccountsAnd insiders allege that Zack Snyder helped manipulate the social-media movement, though the director denies it.

By Jennifer Zhan

mental health July 14, 2022

Constance Wu Felt Like She Didn’t ‘Deserve to Live’ After Social-Media BacklashShe returned to Twitter three years after she “ignited outrage and internet shaming that got pretty severe.”

By Rebecca Alter

stan culture May 26, 2022

Amber Heard Addresses Johnny Depp Stans and Social Media in New TestimonyShe told the jury that Depp promised her “global humiliation.”

By Zoe Guy

snl Apr. 10, 2022

SNL Sees Through Your Instagram ActivityKenan Thompson’s game-show host would like to know why you liked that Instagram post.

By Charu Sinha

tech Mar. 6, 2022

RT America Shuts Down Amid Russian State-Media BansRT America released a memo today announcing layoffs in New York, L.A., Miami, and D.C.

By Rebecca Alter

how they did it Feb. 16, 2022

What Does a Celebrity Social-Media Manager Actually Do?How to get ahead in showbiz without doing showbiz.

By Choire Sicha

brand twitter Jan. 10, 2022

The Golden Globes Gave Us a Show After AllThe zombie-Globes still managed to maintain an essential Globes-iness: the sense that everything was five seconds from going completely off the rails.

By Nate Jones

#freebritney Nov. 14, 2021

Lady Gaga, Cher, and Others React to End of Britney Spears’s ConservatorshipParis Hilton, Missy Elliott, and more celebs celebrated the news.

By Charu Sinha

social distancing Oct. 8, 2021

Hayley Williams Will Take a Step Back From Social Media, Including Her Finsta“I’ve carefully considered this decision for almost a year now.”

By Jennifer Zhan

#freebritney June 28, 2021

Christina Aguilera Speaks Out in Support of Britney SpearsMouseketeers solidarity.

By Charu Sinha

apologies June 14, 2021

Chrissy Teigen Apologizes Again for ‘Asshole Past’ Twitter Bullying“I have so much love to give if you are open and willing to accept it,” she wrote to fans.

By Justin Curto

pride June 12, 2021

David Archuleta Comes Out As Part of LGBTQ+ CommunityHe explained that he is unsure of his sexuality.

By Charu Sinha

music June 8, 2021

Sinead O’Connor Walks Back Retirement AnnouncementThe musician said she made the announcement as a reaction to triggering media coverage of her memoir, Rememberings.

By Charu Sinha

nostalgia May 30, 2021

Ed Sheeran, a Total Ross, Staged a Friends Reunion of His Own on InstagramCheugy crossover event of the century.

By Rebecca Alter

tv May 13, 2021

American Idol Finalist Caleb Kennedy Exits Show After Racist Video SurfacesKennedy apologized on Instagram.

By Charu Sinha

internet studies May 10, 2021

In the Messy Land of Internet Video, the Editor Is KingOnline-video editing announces itself—the seams are the whole point.

By Rebecca Alter

horror Apr. 29, 2021

Selena Gomez to Scare You Off TikTok With Body-Horror Thriller SpiralExecutive-produced by … Drake?

By Halle Kiefer

extremely online Mar. 24, 2021

Chrissy Teigen Announces Departure From Twitter“I’ve always been portrayed as the strong clap back girl but I’m just not.”

By Charu Sinha

bachelor nation Mar. 6, 2021

Rachel Lindsay Returns to Instagram Following HarassmentShe also accepted Chris Harrison’s apology.

By Charu Sinha

log off Mar. 3, 2021

Kelly Marie Tran Is ‘So Much Happier’ Off Social MediaThe Raya and the Last Dragon star on reigniting her “fire” offline after Star Wars.

By Zoe Haylock

bachelor nation Feb. 27, 2021

Rachel Lindsay Disables Her Instagram After ‘Harassing’ From Bachelor FansHer podcast co-host Van Lathan said, “Rachel is not responsible for Chris Harrison, a 49-year-old man who can’t read the room.”

By Rebecca Alter

#freebritney Feb. 9, 2021

Britney Spears Indirectly Addresses Recent Documentary on TwitterWith a clip from a performance of “Toxic.”

By Charu Sinha

extremely online Jan. 28, 2021

The #SilhouetteChallenge Is for the Streets and the Sheets“Put your head on my sho—”

By Zoe Haylock

feuds Jan. 24, 2021

Seth Rogen Logged On to Do Pottery and Hold Ted Cruz AccountableAnd he’s all out of clay.

By Rebecca Alter

r.i.p. Jan. 23, 2021

Wolf Blitzer, Bill Clinton, More Stars and Colleagues Pay Tribute to Larry KingMany are sharing their best King clips on Twitter.

By Rebecca Alter

extremely online Jan. 20, 2021

Okay, You Can Unmute @POTUS NowThe Twitter handle is under new management.

By Emily Palmer Heller

extremely online Jan. 13, 2021

Armie Hammer Exits Shotgun Wedding Due to ‘Vicious Online Attacks’Hammer has been embroiled in scandal regarding sexually graphic direct messages he allegedly exchanged with women on social media.

By Chris Murphy

banned Jan. 8, 2021