MrBeast's breakup with his talent manager is a wakeup call that influencers won't always need middlemen
Experts suggest this could signal a trend where influencers seek more control over their brand and audience relationships.
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Bumble's billboard ads made fun of celibacy as an alternative to dating. It didn't go down well.
Dating app Bumble apologized for its "mistake" in making light of celibacy in its recent ad campaign, following backlash on social media.
A livestream video portal connecting Dublin and New York was meant to bring the cities together — instead, it's devolved into chaos
Some used the portal to flash their body parts, share pornographic videos, and mock 9/11.
An influencer got a $4,980 Gucci bag. Then, she intentionally tried to destroy it.
The Olsen twins have famously carried worn and torn Birkin bags. One influencer tried to get the same effect on a new Gucci bag that cost $4,900.
Your clothes might be making you sad. 'Dopamine dressing' could help you feel happier.
Dopamine dressing is a hack some fashion fans use to feel better via clothes. One woman shared her tips for building a wardrobe that makes you happy.
TikTokers are sharing horror stories of getting dental work by unlicensed 'veneer techs'
In March, a TikToker recounted her seven-hour drive to get veneers in the back of a barbershop. She said her new teeth fell out in days.
The Apple 'crush' ad for the new iPad wasn't bad, actually
The backlash to Apple's "crush" ad for a new, thinner iPad was way overblown and silly.
My AI dating your AI could be the future of online dating, Bumble founder says. 'No. No. Truly.'
Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd said your "AI dating concierge" could date for you with someone else's dating concierge.
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6 wedding traditions that are overrated, according to wedding planners
More couples are saying goodbye to longstanding traditions like white dresses and bouquet tosses. See what else wedding planners deem overrated.
Dine and dash: A couple admitted to running out on more than $1,400 in restaurant bills over 10 months
Bernard and Ann McDonagh dined on T-bone steaks and double dessert during their $1,400 dine-and-dash spree. They await sentencing in the UK.
Gen Z is bringing back digital cameras and the post-night-out photo dump
Curated social-media feeds are out, and real, messy photos capturing candid moments are in as Zoomers bring back digital cameras.
Sexism, cheating, and nightclubs: inside the dark heart of modern chess
Chess is taking over schools, nightclubs, and the internet. And it's never been more toxic.
College alum surprised that his ayahuasca-inspired speech praising bitcoin got groans and boos
Pan said on LinkedIn he'd gotten "some help from AI (Ayahuasca Intelligence)" to write the speech, which featured meditation and singing.
Vintage photos show what life was like for women 100 years ago
The 1920s were a period of great change. Vintage photographs show what life was like for women throughout the decade.
'Intellectual influencers' will soon be taking over your social-media feeds
The barrier to influencing is lower than ever, meaning viewers are more discerning, and content creators have to think about what they're offering.
Panera's Charged Lemonade was one of our last remaining vices
Panera's Charged Lemonade is being discontinued. It was one of our last remaining vices. I'll miss it.
I tried the app TikTokers could embrace if a ban becomes reality — I'm not convinced it will attract Gen Zers
Clapper was set up as a platform for millennials and Gen X. It's now adjusting its strategy to appeal to younger audience as a TikTok ban looms.
Why so many Gen Zers are struggling to find a connection to work, school, and a sense of purpose
People between the ages of 14 and 24 are in their decisive decade. Many of them are dropping out of school and feeling financially unstable.
I use my psychic powers to help corporations succeed
Kate Tomas is a corporate psychic. She says CEOs have paid her hundreds of thousands to help them make decisions — and more money.
We need to talk about whatever's happening with Starbucks' drinks
When I look at the Starbucks menu, I feel a million years old. (And I used to work there as a teen!) We need to talk about the explosion of drinks.
Gen Zers say they're hooked on fast fashion, but regret their Shein hauls when the 'high' wears off
The thrill of fast fashion on TikTok shop and budget sites like Shein wears off quickly for Gen Zers who can't stop spending.
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Underwater superyachts? A CEO is pitching fantastical ships that can go 800 feet down and stay submerged for weeks
The Migaloo M5 concept involves a 540-foot base-model submersible superyacht that could keep its wealthy owners underwater for a full month.
Milan said it would ban ice cream on the streets after midnight. After a fierce backlash, it backed down.
Milan wanted to ban the late-night sale of food and drink in its noisiest districts, but residents pushed back over the loss of a cherished tradition.
Gen Z is throwing PowerPoint Parties. It needs to stop.
On TikTok and among Gen Z, PowerPoint parties are popular. But allowing work mentality to seep into our social lives is a huge mistake.
Gen Z's new status symbol
There's an alarming surge in facial injections driven by young people. In a remote, online world, the hottest status symbol is your face.
A 'Shark Tank' beauty brand was criticized for lacking deep foundation shades. It tried to fix it and made it worse.
Youthforia is a beauty brand that became popular after appearing on "Shark Tank." Now, it's facing criticism for its dark foundation shades.
Columbia's student radio station was the main source of information for the protests. Here's why that matters.
Without any outside press allowed on Columbia's campus, its student radio station WKCR was streamed by thousands of people nationwide.
Black creators were instrumental in building TikTok. Now they fear they'll be hit the hardest by a ban.
Black creators spoke with Business Insider about why they fear a potential TikTok ban.
I'm ready to lose it all betting on Skee-Ball at Dave & Buster's
Betting real money on games at Dave & Buster's? What could go wrong? Sign me up!
18 ancient Egyptian human skulls are being auctioned for $250 each, in a grim sale of colonial spoils
Auctoneers are selling 18 ancient Egyptian skulls from the famed Pitt Rivers collections for $250 each. Experts are calling for a review of the law.
For the vibrant springtime celebration Vaisakhi, Sikhs from near and far gathered to honor their faith and community
In Sikhism, Vaisakhi, or the start of the harvest season, is a time for community prayer, music, and food.
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Why do royal fans think Meghan Markle and Buckingham Palace are in a battle over jam? Here's the drama, explained.
Celebrities raved about the strawberry jam from Meghan Markle's new lifestyle brand. One week later, Buckingham Palace advertised its own jam product.
Young parents with more than $5,000 in disposable income are the future of luxury shopping, study finds
YouGov's report found that Americans are still buying luxury goods in 2024 despite the economy experiencing "inflationary fluctuations."
Young guys literally only want one thing and it's this $7,000 chair
From tech bros to finance guys, rich young men are in love with this midcentury modern Eames lounge chair and ottoman from Herman Miller.
You may be driving your colleagues nuts with a seemingly harmless Slack practice known as 'hey hanging'
Have you ever sent a coworker a simple "hiya" and then gone radio silent? You may be guilty of "hey hanging," a practice some loathe.
Meta's median pay for employees is $379,000 a year
Meta's median salary is significantly higher than many tech jobs, though on par with rivals like Google and Amazon.
What will happen to the monarchy when King Charles dies?
Operation Menai Bridge is code for the plans related to King Charles' death. His death will trigger instant changes in the monarchy and the UK.
Some Gen Zers would rather take a chance on a new app than use 'embarrassing' Instagram if TikTok gets banned
Some Zoomers would rather take their chances with a new social media platform than suffer the "humiliation ritual" of Instagram Reels.
History is repeating itself as MrBeast and T-series battle for YouTube's top spot
MrBeast is closing in on YouTube's biggest channel, T-Series, and is likely to overtake it with ease — a win for independent creators.
A woman said her tattoos got her rejected for a job, but experts say personality is far more important
A heavily tattooed creator's video sparked a debate on social media about how much of an issue tattoos are to hiring managers and in job interviews.
Here's why the internet keeps telling people to look at their keyboards
Social media users are spelling out keyboard messages like "U," "WE," and "JK" in all sorts of different contexts.
A celebrity handbag maker is going to prison for importing bags made of protected python and caiman skin
Nancy Gonzalez oversaw a sprawling scheme to bring luxury bags made of rare animal skins into the US, netting her millions, the DOJ said.
A 6-month Chinese-food festival is bringing authentic and flavor-packed cuisine to New York City's masses
At New York City's Dragon Festival, hungry guests can try Chinese barbecued meats, crunchy candies, soup dumplings, and other traditional delicacies.
A disabled woman planned a 'once-in-a-lifetime' trip to Disney World. Then the park changed its disability policy.
Disney is trying to crack down on able-bodied guests exploiting its policies. But the disabled say it's punishing them instead.
TikTok has become a pseudo-shopping channel, and Gen Z has had enough
Some content creators are facing backlash for selling too many products they don't even like. Meanwhile, the smart ones are evolving their strategies.
The GOP's got a growing beef with lab-made meat
The industry of lab grown meat is still in its infancy, but that hasn't stopped politicians from trying to turn it into a culture war issue.
After my brother tragically died, I knew I wanted to pursue adventure. Now my family and I live on a catamaran.
Rob Hamill was 14 when his brother was killed by the Khmer Rouge. The tragedy shaped his decision to raise his family at sea and value time together.
From The Blue Nile to Charlie Puth, here are all the artists named in Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department'
Taylor Swift makes several nods to musicians and artists in her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department."
Someone bought a UK domain name for Meghan Markle's new brand and redirected it to an anti-poverty charity
Someone bought a UK domain for American Riviera Orchard, Meghan Markle's latest brand, and directed its traffic to a JustGiving page for a charity.
Why companies keep betting — and losing — on Harry and Meghan
From American Riviera Orchard to new Netflix shows, Harry and Meghan are trying to be media and business moguls. But their track record is terrible.