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Jo Ellis, a transgender National Guard pilot and Iraq War veteran, is suing influencer Matt Wallace for defamation after he falsely identified her as the pilot in a deadly helicopter-passenger jet collision in January. The crash killed 67 people, and Ellis was wrongly targeted on X (formerly Twitter), sparking a viral conspiracy linking her identity […]
Actress Ayo Edebiri revealed that she received death threats and racial slurs after Elon Musk reacted negatively to a fake casting rumor about her starring in a Pirates of the Caribbean reboot. On March 12, the Bear actress shared an Instagram Story recalling the incident, saying Musk’s response led to one of the “top 3 […]
NPR and PBS face heightened threats to their funding under President-elect Donald Trump, with Elon Musk advocating significant federal budget cuts, including the elimination of financial support for public media. Federal funding, which supports local news, educational programming, and emergency alerts, is vital for NPR and PBS stations, especially in rural areas. Critics argue that […]
Bluesky is emerging as a promising alternative to traditional social media platforms like X, Threads, and Mastodon. Known for its calmer and more welcoming environment, it saw rapid growth after the U.S. elections, gaining over a million users in a week. Its appeal lies in user-centric features such as customizable algorithms, decentralization, and transparent moderation […]
SZA took to social media to express concern over the resurgence of nitrous oxide—commonly known as “whippets”—and a product called “Galaxy Gas” that she believes is being aggressively marketed to Black youth. Posting on X, she questioned why the government isn’t intervening, highlighting that the product has appeared suddenly and is being sold openly in […]
Former President Donald Trump will return to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) for a live interview with the platform’s owner, Elon Musk, on Monday, August 12th. This marks Trump’s first appearance on X since being banned for nearly two years following the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The live conversation, scheduled for 8 […]
Former CNN journalist Don Lemon is suing Elon Musk and X (formerly Twitter) for fraud, negligent misrepresentation, misappropriation of his name and likeness, and breach of contract. Filed on August 1, 2024, in California’s Superior Court, the lawsuit claims that Musk and X canceled a content partnership deal without fulfilling agreed terms. Lemon alleges that […]
Earlier in the year, Swizz Beatz & Timbaland reacquired Verzuz from their previous partner Triller and now own 100% of the platform, while retaining their equity (along with the artists who participated in Verzuz) in Triller. Wednesday, Verzuz (the online platform launched during the pandemic) announced a distribution partnership with Elon Musk’s X. The pair dropped the […]
The Hulu docuseries “Black Twitter: A People’s History,” directed by Prentice Penny, premiered at SXSW, exploring the significant role of Black Twitter in shaping discussions around Black identity and issues. The series celebrates the platform as a critical space for Black millennial creativity and activism, particularly highlighting its impact during key moments like the Ferguson […]
Danielle Ponder, an international R&B/soul artist, has been chosen to create and perform the theme song for the new Apple TV+ series “Manhunt.” Announced via X (previously Twitter), the series is a conspiracy thriller that delves into the pursuit of John Wilkes Booth following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, aiming to illuminate aspects of this […]
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