It’s 1:45 a.m. on March 22, 2021, and YouTuber David Dobrik sits alone on the floor of his mansion to film his first apology video for his role in the 2018 rape and sexual misconduct allegations against his Vlog Squad member “Durte Dom.” A week earlier, the allegations emerged and Dobrik promptly lost 13 lucrative brand deals from companies such as HelloFresh, Dollar Shave Club and EA, each...
Over the past half-century of financial globalization — initiated by President Nixon’s decision in 1971 to untether U.S. commerce from the rules which had governed the international monetary system since the end of World War II — central bank policy communication about interest rate trends has elicited intense scrutiny from both socioeconomic elites and aspiring members of the American middle-...
Banbo Kitty, the self-proclaimed coolest cat on TikTok China (Douyin), is a chubby, grey cat with a collar featuring a golden ornament that resembles a sheriff badge. Banbo Kitty sometimes wears outfits and frequently shows off mirrored aviator sunglasses. Produced by Wow Comics and published by Bixun Culture Media, Banbo Kitty has amassed a considerable following on the platform. Besides...
Entertainment took to the forefront during the pandemic, as people searched for pockets of joy and optimism to keep their spirits afloat. Apple TV+’s fictitious American college football turned English Premier League coach, Ted Lasso, emerged as a prominent, sunny figure who united us amidst the divisive climate our country has been facing.
Ted Lasso has not only won over viewers’...
Do a search on Ted Lasso combined with any of the following words — leadership, wisdom, philosophy, life lessons or inspiration — and you might be surprised by how much has been written about these themes, and by how many diverse writers.
Ted Lasso, the title character of an Apple TV+ comedy series played by Jason Sudeikis, is relevant. He demonstrates that kindness matters, and that...
In 2016, Selena Gomez was the most- followed person on Instagram. Now, she doesn’t even have the Instagram app on her phone. In fact, she’s removed all social media apps from her personal devices. And she believes this decision has changed her life for the better.
Gomez told Elle magazine in October that getting off social media was “a huge, significant part of why I feel like I’ve...
You know a Telfar bag when you see it! The popular purse conspicuously dons the signature ‘TC’ emblem on its sleek, eye-catching frame. The verdict: it sells out within minutes of release, a testament to the style and business model of its founder. Telfar Clemens is a queer Liberian American fashion designer from New York City who is redefining gender norms in high fashion. While his brand has...
Lil Nas X has proven that he’s much more than a one-hit wonder. The 22-year-old artist has propelled himself into virality time and time again, not only through strong songwriting and production, but also by using a communication style that is distinctly meme-driven and keyed into the way that popular music moves on the internet. In my work for music organizations and my doctoral research at...