Taylor Lorenz

January 11, 2022

When Axel Webber Was Rejected from Juilliard, TikTok Stepped In

The 22-year-old actor documented his audition process for the world to see and became a star along the way. On Monday morning, Axel Webber, a 22-year-old […]
June 29, 2021

What Won’t the Nelk Boys Do?

Known for their pranks, parties and crude humor, the YouTubers are used to getting in trouble. But for them, the backlash is the brand. SANTA ANA, […]
June 22, 2021

A Los Angeles Tech Flex

LA Tech Week was a vivid picture of the city opening back up and a reminder that Silicon Valley is no longer the only game in […]
June 8, 2021

Young Creators Are Burning Out and Breaking Down

Many people who have found fame on TikTok are struggling with mental health issues. Lately, it’s been hard for Jack Innanen, a 22-year-old TikTok star from […]
June 2, 2021

Christina Najjar Speaks to Rich Moms

The TikTok creator known as @itsmetinx has gained fans of all generations by vlogging her days, giving dating advice and breaking down the lifestyles of the […]
May 24, 2021

TikTok, the Fastest Way on Earth to Become a Food Star

Eitan Bernath, a 19-year-old TikTok star with more than 1.6 million followers, began posting cooking content to the platform in 2019. Like many Generation Z TikTok […]
May 4, 2021

Mr. Beast, YouTube Star, Wants to Take Over the Business World

Jimmy Donaldson, 22, a YouTube megastar better known as Mr. Beast, operates six YouTube channels with names like MrBeast,MrBeast Shorts and Beast Reacts that together have […]
May 1, 2021

Digital Horses Are the Talk of the Crypto World

Horse racing meet NFT mania on Zed Run, a digital platform where some top steeds are fetching six-figure sums. The Kentucky Derby may be the best-known […]
April 22, 2021

Jake Paul Promised Them Fame. Was It Worth the Price?

A look behind the scenes at life in the Team 10 house. In the vast world of YouTube villains, there may be none as famous as […]
March 23, 2021

Is ‘All Gas No Brakes’ Over?

Andrew Callaghan, 23, built a following with his YouTube series “All Gas No Brakes.” This month, he announced that he’d left the show. Here’s what happened. […]