The boredom epidemic is on the rise. A new study published by Communications Psychology by Katy Y.Y. Tam and Michael Inzlicht found that people are more bored than ever before — and digital media use is to blame. Despite the endless amount of entertainment content that is accessible in today’s world, the data from the study titled “People … Read more
Gen Z consumes more content than any other generation, according to recent research. The study of 2,000 nationally representative Americans revealed that Gen Z respondents consume close to seven hours of media and content every day (6.6). The youngest generation was also the most likely age group to say they watch 15 hours of content … Read more
Meet the faces of the future. Add fashion model to the list of jobs threatened by the rise of artificial intelligence, as labels rush to employ the disruptive and controversial technology in their glossy ads — a move that appears to have at least one major brand reaping record profits. Fast fashion retailer Mango became one … Read more
OnlyFans CEO Keily Blair has revealed the whopping amount the subscription-based platform – best known for its adult content – has paid creators since its 2016 inception. Speaking at the Bloomberg Screentime conference in LA late last week, Blair said the UK-based company had paid out over $20 billion in the past eight years. While … Read more
The average American feels like they lose three days per month to content consumption, according to recent research. The study of 2,000 nationally representative Americans revealed that 36 days of our year are lost to scrolling, streaming, and bingeing. And it’s worse for younger people — Gen Z Americans feel like they lose closer to five … Read more
Being a TikTok star may seem like a breeze, but it isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, some stressed-out social media sensations say. More than half of Gen Zers want to be an influencer — 57% to be exact, according to a 2023 survey of 1,000 Zoomers — but content creators caution it’s not as … Read more
Major beef is brewing over fake beef. As The Post exclusively reported this week, competitive eating champion Joey Chestnut won’t be gulping down scores of hot dogs at the venerable Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4 because of his new partnership with Impossible Foods. “To set the record straight, I do not have a contract with … Read more
You don’t have to be an influencer to cash in on the TikTok algorithm. TikTokers are using the app to fundraise to pay off debt. AFP via Getty Images A new wave of small creators are trying their luck at fundraising on the app, racking up dollars with views, as US household debt reaches an … Read more
Ring bands? Check. After-party outfits? Check. Wedding content creator? Come again? Yes, hiring a wedding content creator to capture the nuptials for social media is a most sought-after event add-on right now, according to area experts. “Our technology has come so far, and if you’re spending so much money on your wedding in the first … Read more
Adult creator Coco has revealed she got her fallopian tubes removed to prevent any possible pregnancy. The Canadian who relocated to Queensland, Australia in 2017 set out to become infertile because working in the sex industry means there is always potential for an accidental pregnancy. Coco has a successful OnlyFans account, but she also works … Read more
Struggling fitness equipment maker Peloton Interactive will bring its workout content to short-form video platform TikTok in an exclusive partnership, the companies said Thursday. The partnership comes as Peloton is pivoting from hardware and transforming into a software-focused company, leaning on its exclusive content to drive subscriber growth. Peloton shares jumped 7% on the news. Demand for the company’s … Read more
Americans believe only 37% of the content they see on social media is “real,” or free of edits, filters, and Photoshop. Between AI and “deep fake” videos — a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults split evenly by generation revealed that almost three-quarters (74%) can’t tell what’s real and what’s fake. Americans are wary of both … Read more
The end of the SAG-AFTRA strike hinges on final approval from guild members — but it is, without a doubt, good news for those who earn their living in the entertainment industry (and for those like me who write about it). After 118 days on the picket lines, it’s back to work for actors, directors, … Read more
They are bringing home the bacon. One food influencer said he can make six figures for just one video, and another is scoring partnerships with brands like Chase Bank and Coca-Cola. Los Angeles resident Gianluca Conte, who has 12.5 million followers on TikTok — made his first video in 2019 cooking pasta — and is … Read more
Peloton Interactive and Lululemon Athletica said Wednesday they had entered into a five-year global partnership, sending Peloton’s shares up 17% in aftermarket trading. Under the deal, Peloton would become the exclusive digital fitness content provider for the apparel maker, developing all content for Lululemon Studio beginning early 2024. In return, Lululemon would be the fitness bike maker’s primary athletic-apparel partner. The fitness … Read more
Tom Brady and Irina Shayk’s rumored romance appears to be going strong. The retired quarterback and Russian model were spotted arriving at his Tribeca apartment separately Tuesday in photos obtained by The Post. Brady wore a dark hooded sweatshirt and matching pants with a white backwards hat and sneakers, while Shayk arrived afterward in a … Read more
There may be a bit of an unusual method to the madness in how Barstool Sports has been getting its viral content up on social media faster than other media companies have been able to. According to a report from The Daily Beast, the popular sports entertainment media brand has been using burner accounts in … Read more
Controversial transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney called out the “extreme amount of transphobia and hate” after winning Breakout Creator at the 2023 Streamy Awards — declaring she would celebrate the win by cracking open a beer. Mulvaney, 26, — wearing a blond wig and a red satin minidress with matching kitten heels — took the stage … Read more
This certainly smells like teen spirit. A Missouri high school yearbook is sparking controversy for detailing student participation in sex, drugs and alcohol. “You start flipping through, and it’s really nice — you see the swim team and the basketball team, and all their accomplishments. … then you turn the page,” Nicki Walker, a parent … Read more
An OnlyFans star is defending a large billboard ad she commissioned to promote her channel amid outcry from the local community. In what is understood to be an Australian first, Savannah – also known as WC Savage – currently, has herself displayed across a super-sized billboard near an intersection in the Perth suburb of Osborne … Read more