Social Media

June 20, 2025

TikTok Users Call for Return of Blackberry and Other Retro Tech

Barely old enough to hold the devices when they were popular, young social media users are longing for “nostalgia tech.” When Victoria Zannino was in middle […]
June 17, 2025

Justin Bieber Is ‘Standing on Business’ in Paparazzi Video

A video of the singer’s heated discussion about privacy with a group of photographers has been widely shared, sometimes without the full context of the situation. […]
June 11, 2025

Want More Excitement From the N.B.A.? Try the Korean Broadcast.

A pair of over-the-top announcers have become social media stars in the United States for their reactions during the N.B.A. finals. Game 1 of this year’s […]
May 21, 2025

They Nail Shoes on Horses’ Feet. Millions Watch.

Blacksmithing is having a moment, with viral videos and easy-on-the-eyes farriers, who often like working with their shirts off. At the London premiere of the latest […]
May 8, 2025

Meet Pope Crave, the Meme Maker Behind Viral Conclave Moments

Susan Bin started a meme account last year after watching the papal film “Conclave.” Then the real thing happened. How did you learn a new pope […]
May 8, 2025

The Real Stars of the Papal Conclave: Seagulls

Perched on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, three birds were the among the first to glimpse the white smoke signaling a new pope. Sea gulls […]
May 6, 2025

Fans Lament Treatment of Indian Stars at Met Gala Red Carpet

Some fans felt two first-time attendees, Shah Rukh Khan and Diljit Dosanjh, were dismissed at the event. On Monday, around the world, South Asian fans tuned […]
April 23, 2025

YouTube at 20: From ‘Lazy Sunday’ to ‘Hot Ones’

The video-streaming platform has revolutionized how we watch things. Here’s a timeline of its biggest moments. The video is short — just 19 seconds — and […]
April 11, 2025

“The Pitt” Has Found a Loyal Fanbase

The series, which wrapped up its first season, has built up a rabid following, with social media memes and fan crushes on its star, Noah Wyle. […]
March 22, 2025

Is Spring Break in Houston a #RecessionIndicator?

As experts look to unemployment or G.D.P., people online are turning to pop culture moments (like Will Smith’s new album or a new “Ted Lasso” season) […]