The New York Times – Film:
On MovieTok, reviewers can reach an audience of millions and earn tens of thousands of dollars per post. “Critics,” they say, are old news.
Category: TikTok (ByteDance)
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The Messy Relationship Between Romance Novels and Ice Hockey
The New York Times – Sports:
Hockey romance is a thriving literary subgenre, but some of its fans on TikTok are creating content that blurs the line between fictional players and real-life ones, dividing the community.
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The Dallas Cafe La La Land’s TikTok Videos and the Power of Complimenting Strangers
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
La La Land’s TikTok videos started as an extension of the company’s “kindness mission.” The company has built a following of 6.6 million, showing “how powerful simple acts of kindness are.”
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On TikTok, Americans in Europe Complain That There’s No Drinking Water
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Drinking water is impossible to come by Europe — or so goes a complaint on social media. Well-hydrated Europeans have responded with eye rolls from every corner of the continent.
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A Mystery on the ‘Planet of the Bass’
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Is the ’90s Eurodance parody an ironic hit — or just a hit?
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Hollywood Strike Leaves Influencers Sidelined and Confused
The New York Times – Film:
Despite not being in the actors’ union, many content creators are passing up deals to promote films or TV shows because they don’t want to be barred from the guild or face online vitriol.
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TikTok Introduces Text-Only Posts
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The social media app known for its short-form videos will now allow users to create posts that contain only words, competing with Threads and Twitter.
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‘Attenzione, Pickpocket!’ A TikTok Star Watches Out for Tourists in Italy
The New York Times – Travel:
Monica Poli has spent years patrolling the streets of Venice. Now she’s famous on social media. Well, at least her voice is.
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Are You Ready? Gen Z Is Bringing Nu Metal Back.
The New York Times – Music:
Bands like Deftones and Slipknot are resonating with younger fans, thanks to TikTok, the Y2K revival and, of course, enduring teenage angst.