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*NSYNC confirm they were cast as Jedi in 'Star Wars' while surviving 'Hot Ones'
And yes, Justin Timberlake addresses his pronunciation of "me".
Behind the scenes with 'Can It Kirkland,' TikTok's favorite drinking buddies
Drinking on the job? It's just another day in the office for the 'Kirkland' crew.
By Tim Marcin and Molly Flores
Artists on Tumblr created adorable avatars for new users
Pick one of these cute new PFPs.
Taylor Swift fans are solving Google's puzzles for hints about her new songs
Swifties are powering through the problems at breakneck speed.
By Amanda Yeo
YouTube demonetizes Russell Brand's channel following allegations
Following an investigation into sexual assault allegations against the comedian, his conspiracy-ridden YouTube channel has been suspended from making money.
The internet's interest in 'PR relationships' has turned into an obsession
Who gets to decide what's real?
By Chase DiBenedetto and Elena Cavender
TikTok's Tube Girl has everyone talking
A wave of 0.5 videos taken on public transport is known as the "Tube Girl effect".
Are all men obsessed with the Roman Empire? We investigate.
'Colosseum looks cool.'
TikTok and Billboard now have their own music chart
Sexyy Red, Doja Cat, and Taylor Swift are currently leading the new weekly chart ♪
TikTok's Latin Heritage Month celebration includes first Latin Visionary Voices shoutout
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation joins the party with a new small business grant program.
Watch Olivia Rodrigo's 'Get Him Back!' music video, shot on Apple's iPhone 15 Pro
It looks good. Like really good.
Apple announces iOS 17 release date. Here's when you can get it.
Here's when you can update.
By Tim Marcin
Your weekly TikTok R.E.P.O.R.T. is just more self-surveillance
Don't you love to Read, Eat, Play, Obsess, Recommend, and Treat?
Meet Jeremy the Manager, the famous cat who gets the job done
Everyone loves Jeremy the Manager and his endless supply of ties. But what do his employees think?
Olivia Rodrigo's 'Guts' has the internet back in their teenage feelings
Babe wake up, the new Olivia Rodrigo album just dropped.
The internet just learned how the dinosaurs went extinct
No, the asteroid didn't kill them all on impact.
By Tim Marcin
Pinterest unveils AI body type tech to increase representation
For the process, the platform consulted creators, advocates, and the National Association of Advance Fat Acceptance.
Google launches incredible online exhibition celebrating Black British music
Recognising the pioneers and movements that have deeply and undeniably influenced British culture.
What is the fediverse — and how might it affect creators?
All social media sites interconnected — heaven or hell for creators?
Dictionary.com embraces 'they,' adds hundreds of new words
GPT, jawn, jolabokaflod, and more are defined in latest update, alongside pronoun policy change.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Got an internet-enabled chastity device? Check your online security now.
Update that password ASAP.
By Amanda Yeo