“I took my daughter to a Justin Bieber concert and we had a blast. This dad is awesome.” Source: TikTok | @thetoddkale TikToker Todd Kale (@thetoddkale) posted a clap back to a podcaster who criticized a dad that took his daughters to a Taylor Swift concert and was clearly getting heated up in a passionate … Read more
This story contains discussion of sexual assault and rape. Podcast host Ethan Klein is facing criticism after comments made during a debate with Twitch streamer Hasan Piker. On their podcast The Leftovers, Piker and Klein recently discussed the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine. Piker is an outspoken critic of Israel; Klein used to live … Read more
Jodi Hildebrandt and her partner Ruby Franke made millions off their self-improvement programs. Then they were arrested. Here’s what we know. The Gist: Wellness vlogger Ruby Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt were charged with six counts of felony child abuse. Ruby Franke was already being criticized for her harsh punishment techniques. Jodi Hildebrandt’s … Read more
All about podcast host Charleston White — including why his name began trending with Brittany Renner’s following an awkward lap-dance video. YouTuber, podcaster, and influencer Charleston White has courted a fairly controversial persona online. The Texas native even made headlines twice in August 2023 alone — thanks to a boxing match and a viral lap-dance … Read more
Getty Image Against the wishes of both his mommy and daddy, Elon Musk has reportedly started training to fight social media rival Mark Zuckerberg in a UFC cage match. Ever since the prospect of the cage fight emerged last week, Musk has mostly cracked jokes about the whole thing. The Twitter CEO is fully aware … Read more
No matter the reason, having a gap in your resume can be a little awkward. While it’s perfectly reasonable to take time off from work for mental health issues, to take care of a loved one, or simply just to take a break from work life, employers can scrutinize job gaps on a CV for … Read more
Bimma Williams Early in my conversation with podcaster, Instagram personality, ad agency owner, and all-around creative mastermind Bimma Williams, he tells me a story about launching his podcast at the African American Footwear Forum, on August 11, 2019: “There were 500 or so people in this audience. These are people who are my peers — … Read more
We’re reaching out to some popular creators to get their best tips and tricks for success and better understand the ups and downs of life as a trailblazer on the internet. Celebrating the excellence of Black authors has long been a priority for podcaster, writer, and creative Audra Russell (@betweenthereadspodcast). With a passion for reading … Read more
Getty Image The Obamas are getting into the scripted comedy business. As part of their ongoing deal with Netflix, the former first couple’s production company, Higher Ground, has announced the new dark comedy series, Bodkin, starring MacGruber and Saturday Night Live alum, Will Forte. The show marks Higher Ground’s first foray into scripted series, which … Read more
On Thursday, news broke that a far-right anti-vax podcaster had died of COVID-19. In death, he’s being trolled on social media. Doug Kuzma was a host on the Frog News Network, a far-right outlet sponsored in part by Mike Lindell. There he and other hosts spread disinformation about COVID and the vaccine. Kuzma often appeared … Read more