The Netflix Movie "Cuties" Has Become The Latest Target Of #SaveTheChildren Conspiracy Theorists
Cuties and Netflix are in the crosshairs of #SaveTheChildren conspiracy theorists on social media.
Arielle Charnas Opens Her First Store And It's Perfectly Curated For Quarantine
It seems like Arielle wants to signal that she is taking the coronavirus seriously — and wants her store to be a one-stop shop for staying at home.
Instagram Has Suspended Some Of The Biggest QAnon Conspiracy Accounts
Accounts like @little.miss.patriot, who gained hundreds of thousands of followers by posting right-wing conspiracy theories on Instagram, were booted by the platform.
"Black Panther" Director Ryan Coogler Paid Tribute To Chadwick Boseman In An Emotional Statement
Coogler's statement joined an outpouring of grief and tributes for Boseman after his death, including ones from his Black Panther costars.
Claudia And Jackie Oshry Of “The Morning Toast” Have Survived Several Scandals. Some Fans Have Finally Hit Their Breaking Point.
Looking back at Claudia and Jackie’s careers and how they amassed a large and loyal fanbase, BuzzFeed News found more than a dozen previously unreported blog posts by Claudia, some of which express hateful opinions similar to their mother Pam Geller’s, raising questions about whether she has truly changed.
Here's Everything You Wanted To Know About Influencers And The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Nordstrom and rewardStyle answered all your burning questions about how the "Super Bowl of swipe-ups" works behind the scenes.
Influencers Promoting Nordstrom's Sale Need To Adapt To Avoid Appearing Completely Out Of Touch
This week's newsletter: Stephanie breaks down why the "Super Bowl of swipe-ups" is hitting different this year, and I, out of pure generosity, brainstorm a list of ideas for TikTokers and YouTubers to get attention without throwing a party in a pandemic.
Instagram's Reels Looks An Awful Lot Like TikTok
*insert Spider-Man pointing at Spider-Man meme*
The Conspiracy Theory About Wayfair Is Spreading Fast Among Lifestyle Influencers On Instagram
The theory plays into the bigger QAnon conspiracy theory, which baselessly claims that the world is controlled by a secret cabal of pedophiles that President Trump is actively fighting against.
A Cop Allegedly Shot And Killed A Fellow Officer After Threatening To Shoot Protesters
Calvin "Nick" Salyers is accused of killing his colleague, Scott Hutton, through his front door after Hutton stopped by his home to pick up a patrol car.
Black Influencers Say Their Increase In Followers Since Blackout Tuesday Has Been Bittersweet
BuzzFeed News spoke in depth with three Black influencers about adjusting to their new audiences and how white influencers and followers can ensure lasting change comes to the industry.
A Mom Is Going Viral After Linking Her Baby's Seizures Without Scientific Evidence To Ingredients In A Popular Sunscreen
One expert told BuzzFeed News the two chemicals in question have never caused any "known problem or danger" in children, and no neurological side effects have ever been reported.
Huxley Stauffer Is Safe And Happy In His New Home, According To Authorities In Ohio
Deputies in Ohio have closed the case investigating the family YouTubers after confirming Huxley is "very happy and well taken care of" and his new adoption is legal.
On Instagram, Ban.do Looked Like A Millennial Woman’s Paradise. In Reality, Employees Say They Were Miserable.
Current and former employees told BuzzFeed News about alleged racist and toxic behavior at the fun, lighthearted stationery, accessories, and clothing company, in contrast to the image the company carefully curated on Instagram.
The Billionaire CEO Behind "Bratz" And "LOL Surprise" Dolls Called A Black Influencer Who Accused Them Of Plagiarism "A Disgrace To Black People"
Isaac Larian, who runs MGA Entertainment, called influencer Amina Mucciolo a "disgrace to Black people and the BLM cause."
The Trump Campaign Said 6 Staffers Working On The Tulsa Rally Have The Coronavirus
The campaign said none of the staffers who tested positive will attend Saturday's rally.
Beyoncé Dropped The Surprise New Single "Black Parade" For Juneteenth
"Being Black is your activism. Black excellence is a form of protest. Black joy is your right."
Snapchat Decided To Make A Filter For Juneteenth That Asked People To "Smile" To Break Chains
"We are investigating why this mistake occurred so that we can avoid it in the future."
Influencers: It’s A Privilege To Post A Black Square And Then Go Back To Your Usual Content
This week's newsletter: Another reminder to you (and me) of our privilege to insulate ourselves from the national conversation, and we regret to inform you that the Stauffer family is back on YouTube.
Reese Witherspoon's Draper James Is Being Sued Over Its COVID-19 Dress Giveaway For Teachers
A group of women are alleging in the class action lawsuit that the company's "free dresses for teachers" giveaway was all a marketing stunt to get their personal information, something the company's lawyer denies.