As a new archetype gains traction, contests in Seattle and New York have found some men embracing the label — and signifiers like books, records and Labubus.
Category: Social Media
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There’s Money to Be Made in ‘MAHA.’ Food Companies Want In.
Processed-food giants and produce growers are tweaking products and ads to reach the Make America Healthy Again movement. But the strategy carries risks.
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What Does It Mean When Gen Alpha Says Chopped?
As younger generations continue to adopt new slang, a familiar word has become a meanspirited adjective.
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A Hollywood Start-Up Targets the Micro Drama Craze
A new app will focus on super-short TV shows shot for phones, a bit like Quibi, an earlier app aimed at quick content.
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Strawberry Picking Is Thankless Work. That’s What Makes It Worth Watching.
On TikTok Live, workers stream video of themselves doing manual labor, providing glimpses of the human effort that powers our world.
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Nuclear Power Needs Influencers?
Isabelle Boemeke is a Brazilian model with a cause that’s raising eyebrows.
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Q&A: How Role Model Gets Celebrities Like Kate Hudson to Play Sally
A group of big-name stars have joined the singer-songwriter Role Model as he performs “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out” while on tour. It all started with a rumor.
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He Announced His Intention to Die. The Dinner Invitations Rolled In.
On Instagram, the artist Joseph Awuah-Darko asked the world to invite him to dinner before he ended his life. More than 150 meals later, he is still going.
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What to Know About Instagram Map, Location Sharing and Privacy Concerns
The service rolled out this week, prompting confusion and safety concerns. Meta, which owns Instagram, said the feature was turned off unless users activated it.
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Disney Settles Suit Brought by Gina Carano Over ‘Mandalorian’ Firing
Gina Carano sued Disney after it dropped her from “The Mandalorian” for posting conspiracy theories and right-wing views on social media.
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Right-Wing Influence Shaped the Sydney Sweeney Ad Debate
Right-wing commentators suggested there was widespread criticism of Ms. Sweeney over her new ad campaign. There wasn’t, at least at first.
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Will Set Photos of Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep Ruin ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’?
Shooting on the streets of New York has meant a very public experience of a movie that won’t be out for months. It has also set up a clash with anti-spoiler culture.