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"What were Black people talking about on Twitter last night?” was the question that brought Black Twitter to the mainstream consciousness back in 2009. Fast forward 10 years, and Black Twitter has evolved from Black people talking on the internet…

If you've noticed that you're Instagram numbers have been a little topsy-turvy recently, you are not alone. No, you didn't on some kind of random rant and lose followers because you admitted that you think anchovies are the best pizza topping…

Barbie fans are finally getting what they’ve been asking for all these years. Mattel is launching Barbies with physical disabilities, CNN reports, a move that brings some long-awaited representation to the 60-year-old doll line. In June, Barbie will…

There's an old saying: The best way to get someone's attention is to whisper. Enter Zoe Kravitz's ASMR ad for Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold. It's all whispers and taps, and it has my full attention. Not because of the beer — I'm a wine girl, personally —…

When I was a kid, I dreamed of being a gymnast. However, at 5'8 with too-long arms and legs that made me clumsy and awkward, I knew it wasn't going to happen. Obviously, the next best thing is watching gymnastics, and Katelyn Ohashi's perfect 10…

The world of influencers is murky, to say the least. But one question reigns above all others: how much are social media influencers paid to post photos of clothes, watches, and makeup? It's especially pertinent thanks to a new BBC Panorama…

Get ready to warm you cold, black heart — because even the most cynical among you will not be able to resist the warm glow of what you're about to receive. For some blessed reason, the universe decide that Reddit, usually the home of conspiracy…

I will admit that until now I've only been peripherally aware of Justin Bieber. But after reading the new Vogue cover story about Justin and Hailey Baldwin Bieber, I'm impressed by the incredible amount of self awareness possessed by a couple who…

Regardless of how people may feel about Cardi B’s music, no one can accuse her of not being honest. The entertainer, who is extremely candid on her social media accounts, recently tweeted about how anxiety is “kicking [her] ass” to her nearly five…

Oh, to be able to edit a tweet. There's a special kind of embarrassment about sending a tweet, catching a typo, and then having to delete and retype a tweet that seems so much less witty and significant the second time around. But can you edit…

Sometimes a hero comes along. With the strength to carry on. And they cast their fears aside — and pet 100 dogs over the course of a single dog show. It all started when Sally Kuchar arrived at the Golden Gate Kennel Dog Show. This particular type…

At first glance, I thought Emma Hallberg — one of the Instagram influencers accused of blackfishing back in November 2018 — was a light-skinned Black woman or mixed race. In one post, she wears a neon green bodycon dress — her curves, long, dark…

Mariah Carey has always played by her own rules. She's not afraid to throw shade or speak her mind, and she stays glamorous all the time. Seriously, think about it: Have you known Mimi to not look glamorous? Well, neither has she, apparently. On…

She first burst into our lives as part of the band that started the girl power revolution. Then she transformed into the fierce fashion queen to follow, and now she has thrown herself into becoming a social media comedian. Victoria Beckham really is…

I don’t know about you but how I sign off a message isn’t something I particularly give much thought to. However, this became part of a key ruling in a trial in family court centred on a couple and their child. After a woman accused her estranged…

In response to a tweet from conservative pundit Piers Morgan, Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner tweeted a powerful thread about mental health, Mashable reports. First, some background: This started when English actor Beverley Callard tweeted that…

How often do you load up a YouTube video to wind down, or to accompany you while you're doing your makeup, or even to help you fall asleep? Well, those comforting background videos might influence you more than you think. You mirror the emotions of…

Many people are resistant to change, especially when they don't know it's coming. If you woke up this morning expecting to treat yourself to a few minutes of mindless Instagram scrolling before getting out of bed, you may have been met with a…

By now, most people have heard the arguments that social media can have a negative impact on mental health. But that doesn't mean it's easy to renounce the platforms altogether, particularly as they now play such a fundamental role in how we stay…

While some historians credit the ancient Greeks with the development of astronomy, new findings show that its origins are likely far more ancient. According to a study published in Athens Journal of History, researchers now think that well-known…