Social Media

October 25, 2023

‘Roughing the Princess’: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Fanfic Angers Fans

“Roughing the Princess,” an erotic e-book inspired by an actual relationship, veered too close to reality for many of Taylor Swift’s fans. She’s a beloved blonde […]
October 25, 2023

What Is It About Fan-Made Trailers?

Fan edits — short montages of films and television shows like “Bottoms” and “Succession” set to music — have become a staple of online life. By […]
October 16, 2023

Harvard Cozies Up to #MentalHealth TikTok

As young Americans turn to TikTok for information on mental health, the T.H. Chan School of Public Health at Harvard is building its own team of […]
October 10, 2023

Child Influencers Make Big Money. Who Gets It?

Some of the most popular influencers can amass small fortunes before they’re 18, but there are few legal protections to ensure their earnings remain their own. […]
October 10, 2023

Social Media Changed How Brands Talk to Us, but Are the Jokes Wearing Thin?

For a decade, marketers have found success on social media by roasting customers, and even flirting with them. But with Gen Z, and platforms like TikTok […]
October 4, 2023

‘Mean Girls’ Has a One-Day Run on TikTok

Paramount tried to make “Mean Girls” happen all over again for a new generation. Cady Heron, the protagonist of the 2004 comedy “Mean Girls,” was the […]
October 4, 2023

“Mean Girls” Has a One-Day Run on TikTok

Paramount tried to make “Mean Girls” happen all over again for a new generation. Cady Heron, the protagonist of the 2004 comedy “Mean Girls,” was the […]
September 27, 2023

Gerry Turner Is the First ‘Golden Bachelor.’ Just Don’t Call Him a Silver Fox.

Gerry Turner, 72, is the lead of ABC’s new dating show — and ready to look for love again. Women keep approaching Gerry Turner in airports, […]
September 25, 2023

Egg Crack Challenge and Cheese Slice Trick: Are Parents OK?

With the “cheese slice trick” and the “egg crack challenge,” parents vie for viral recognition — and the illusion of control over their children. The other […]
September 24, 2023

How to Take Better Watch Photos

Professionals and hobbyists share their tips for improving your timepiece images. In an industry whose lingua franca is the #wristshot (3.2 million tags on Instagram and […]