Illinois became the first state to pass a law protecting child influencers
A new law passed in Illinois gives young content creators protection from family exploitation.
On Aug 16, 2023 by Franklin Graves
Passionfruit newsletter: Musk and Zuckerberg pull a page from Putin’s playbook
When in doubt, fight it out—shirtless.
On Aug 15, 2023 by Grace Stanley
How one Scooby-Doo fan project almost collapsed under AI controversy
A 23-year-old fan just wanted to make a fun cartoon, but ended up being the center of a heated debate over the ethics of using AI voice actors.
On Aug 15, 2023 by Steven Asarch
The Try Guys are in their ‘f*ck it, let’s do what we want’ era
Known for trying out almost everything, the group is ready to open up to new experiences.
On Aug 14, 2023 by Steven Asarch
Lil Tay Hoax Hysteria Proves You Shouldn’t Believe Everything You Read
The story of a dead 14-year-old influencer captured the world by storm, even when it proved to be a hoax.
On Aug 11, 2023 by Steven Asarch
A conversation with the creator behind the viral Gucci Mane ‘Woppenheimer’ art
The story of how fan art became the official image for Gucci Mane’s latest single.
On Aug 11, 2023 by Leslie Peterson
Marvel VFX artists take the first step toward unionizing, signaling far-reaching effects across entertainment and media
Should all creative laborers just go on strike? Let’s discuss.
On Aug 10, 2023 by Lon Harris
Patreon is taking over Spotify
As Spotify integrates with Patreon, a new crop of creators is poised to add to Spotify’s growing podcast library.
On Aug 9, 2023 by J. Clara Chan
Why do we love to watch MrBeast suffer?
MrBeast’s latest video stranded at sea broke world records. Why do people love it?
On Aug 8, 2023 by Steven Asarch
MrBeast wants to shut down his cloud kitchens
No one wants a MrBeast Burger, including the guy who invented them
On Aug 3, 2023 by Lon Harris
Here’s how Matt Cullen’s ‘Our Queer Life’ YouTube series caught on
Cullen built a series that shows the full spectrum of the LGBTQ+ experience.
On Jul 31, 2023 by Ian Donley
What makes the kids online safety act so controversial
The Kids Online Safety Act poses a danger to LGBTQ+ youth, minors in abusive homes, and many others.
On Jul 28, 2023 by Steven Asarch
Try what in a small town, exactly?: Country star Jason Aldean’s controversy highlights the rise of citizen journalism
You’re as likely to hear the latest update about Jason Aldean’s problematic behavior on TikTok as you are on CNN.
On Jul 27, 2023 by Lon Harris
The state of the creator economy, according to three tech giants’ earnings calls
Meta and Google made a showy return this week. Snap didn’t fare as well.
On Jul 27, 2023 by J. Clara Chan
‘IT’S ENOUGH SLICES!’: Activision sues creator Anthony Fantano after he requests six-figure payment for the use of his viral pizza slice TikTok audio
Everyone wants a slice of the revenue pie.
On Jul 26, 2023 by Franklin Graves
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