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FROM STAGE TO SWASTIKA: KANYE WEST, ELON MUSK, AND AMERICA’S TROUBLING DESCENT INTO EXTREMISM, ANTISEMITISM, AND NAZI RHETORIC

  Kanye West, now legally known as Ye, has once again ignited widespread outrage, this time for his overt embrace of Nazi symbolism, antisemitic rhetoric, and extremist behavior. Over the past week, the rapper-turned-fashion mogul has faced significant backlash for selling swastika-emblazoned T-shirts on his Yeezy website, and calling himself a Nazi on social media.…

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NAVIGATING THE NEW SOCIAL MEDIA LANDSCAPE: WHY BLUESKY IS GAINING TRACTION

In the wake of President Donald Trump’s re-election and Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, significant shifts in the social media landscape have emerged. Many users are migrating from platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Threads, and TikTok to Bluesky, seeking alternatives that align more closely with their values and offer a more balanced political discourse. Elon…

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THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA BREAKS AND UNDERSTANDING “DOOMSCROLLING”

In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, offering connectivity, information, and entertainment. However, excessive use of social media can have detrimental effects on mental health and overall well-being. Research indicates that adults and adolescents spend significant amounts of time on social media platforms, with potential negative consequences…

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ZOLA: FROM VIRAL TWEETS TO A24 FILM

In 2015, A’Ziah “Zola” King wrote a Twitter thread that stretched over 148 tweets and chronicled her whirlwind self-described “hoe-trip.” She and a fellow stripper by the name of Jessica visited Florida along with Jessica’s boyfriend and her pimp. The trip ended with murder, attempted suicide, and thousands of dollars in cash, all of which…

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TWITTER, FACEBOOK AND OTHER SITES BAN TRUMP. IS THIS AGAINST FREEDOM OF SPEECH?

After the chaos and violence that surrounded the Capitol and the certification of President Joe Biden, a wave of newfound silence took over social media platforms as conspiracy theories and anger about fraud elections seemed to drift away.  So what exactly happened after the mob of Donald Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6…

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IS CANCEL CULTURE HURTING US?

#RipEllen recently trended on Twitter. No, the network TV mega-star hasn’t unexpectedly passed away. The hashtag is merely the latest example of Ellen hatred, where users are mock-mourning a smattering of images of short-haired celebrities from Kathy Bates to Niall Horan. This gag, which may seem harsh to some and hilarious to others, is born…

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SKAI JACKSON TALKS FAME & FASHION WITH PHILLIP BLOCH

Don’t let anyone’s words affect you. People are always going to hate on you no matter what you do. It’s your life. You are only living for yourself and no one else! -Skai Jackson Don’t judge Skai Jackson by her small stature! The petite actress packs a massive amount of talent and confidence and has…

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SUPREME TWEETER: DOWN THE COMEDIC RABBIT HOLE IN NEW WEB SERIES

“I take care of my brand! I now have over half a million people following me… What do you come with? A degree?” Biting satire, delivered here by Maisie Williams, sets the tone for a whimsical new web series, Supreme Tweeter. The brain child of Jayne Hong (I Origins, He Has Seen War) and Harry Lloyd (The Theory of Everything, Game of Thrones),…

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TRENDING: SOCIAL MEDIA CASTED FASHION CAMPAIGNS

Social media is the latest trend for casting campaign models in the fashion industry. Marc by Marc Jacobs used Instagram and Twitter to successfully cast a campaign that ran last year, and they decided to bring it back. Instagram and Twitter users post photos of themselves with the hashtag, #castmemarc. Last year’s contest received over…

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ELLA-PAIGE ON HER TRUE LOVE, STYLE, AND INSPIRATIONS – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

“I really found my path when I was 12 or 13. That’s when I started teaching myself piano and developing my songwriting,” says Ella-Paige, aspiring musician and model, now 18-years-old. “I would describe my sound as ‘Rhythmic Pop.’ It has EDM, R&B, and Hip-Hop influences, but it’s also acoustic, because I love when music is…

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MARC JACOBS VS. KIDULT

The fashion blogs can’t stop talking about the latest feud between Marc Jacobs and French graffiti artist Kidult.  It all started on the night of the Met Ball when Kidult took a fire extinguisher full of hot pink paint and spray painted the word ART across the brick face of the Marc Jacobs store in SoHo.  This…

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