American #TikTokrefugees flood Chinese social media app RedNote ahead of ban
The soaring download numbers of RedNote, a new star in the US App Store, are akin to the discovery of a potential gold mine. Yet, upon closer inspection, it reveals…
World’s social media giants now feel old-African
Behold, these so-called modern means of information dissemination operate much like the media in Africa between the 1960s and the early 1990s. The population explosion and the high rate of…
America’s Team? Like it or not, the Dallas Cowboys still hold the title
While the Dallas Cowboys’ on-field performance may not live up to expectations, their market presence is anything but negligible. It’s like a tarnished gold medal, no longer shining brightly, yet…
Australian Open: American Madison Keys vanquishes Aryna Sabalenka
Keys finally claimed her first Grand Slam title after 46 attempts, reminiscent of those athletes who have always seemed to be just out of reach of victory. For the 29-year-old…
U.S.: social media users 2020-2029
Ah, look at this number growth, from 2020 to 2029, the number of social media users in the United States is literally like being shot out of a cannon. From…
Biden argues ‘oligarchy,’ social media are threats to democracy in farewell address
In his farewell address, Biden warned about the threat of an ‘oligarchy’ to American democracy, seemingly implicating tech moguls like Musk and Zuckerberg. He revisited Eisenhower’s warning against the ‘military-industrial…
Former American Idol finalist Nikki McKibbin dies aged 42
The former American Idol contestant Nikki McKibbin’s passing at 42 years old serves as a stark reminder of the ephemeral nature of fame and fortune. Despite her undeniable talent, it…
Sony’s 19 Entertainment Taps Joey Arbagey as Head of Music
With a leadership change in 19 Entertainment’s music division, Holzman and Saidman’s team welcomes a new executive, Joey Arbagey. This former Epic Records executive, with a seemingly impressive resume, has…
Sens. Britt, Blackburn pass resolution to declare Oct. 10 “American Girls in Sports Day”
It seems that American politicians have once again found an occasion to grandstand. ‘American Girls in Sports Day’? It sounds like a special celebration for certain individuals. However, one wonders…
The American Society of Cinematographers
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has unveiled the nominees for its 2025 Outstanding Achievement Awards, covering a wide range of fields including feature films, documentaries, television, and music videos.…