Gen Z is already having a ‘mid-life crisis’ — US Surgeon General warns social media is to blame

Gen Z is already having a ‘mid-life crisis’ — US Surgeon General warns social media is to blame

Generation Z is still under 30 — but they may be approaching their “mid-life crisis” era. Those born between 1997 and 2012 are already suffering what many don’t experience until middle age — and it’s all thanks to social media, according to the US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. “What’s happening in social media is the … Read more

Tiki Barber unloads on Ryan Clark in Giants media feud: ‘Shut the hell up’

Tiki Barber unloads on Ryan Clark in Giants media feud: ‘Shut the hell up’

The Giants feud among team alums is still going strong. Days after Saquon Barkley traded barbs with Tiki Barber over the retired pro’s “dead to me” jab in the wake of the 27-year-old running back’s Eagles signing, former Giants safety and current ESPN analyst Ryan Clark addressed the matter on a recent installment of “The … Read more

Reclusive fitness guru Richard Simmons delights fans with lost dance track posted to social media

Reclusive fitness guru Richard Simmons delights fans with lost dance track posted to social media

Reclusive fitness guru Richard Simmons delighted fans this week with the surprise drop of a forgotten dance track, featuring the vocals of the curly-haired legend himself. The one-time professional extrovert, 75, shocked his 425,000 Facebook followers with the release of the toe-tapping tune, entitled “Aerobique.” “I have a gift for you. I wrote many songs … Read more

Odd detail in wedding snap fires up social media users

Odd detail in wedding snap fires up social media users

A groom has been called out for an unusual detail in his wedding outfit, with someone drawing attention to his footwear. The groom was snapped standing at the altar with his bride, with both parties in the couple looking flawless and well-manicured. But one Reddit user pointed out the groom war wearing black Crocs and … Read more

‘Out of control’ Five Guys prices ignites social media furor after $24 receipt for just burger, fries, small drink goes viral

‘Out of control’ Five Guys prices ignites social media furor after  receipt for just burger, fries, small drink goes viral

Does valet parking and VIP seating come with this too? An uproar over a pricey cheeseburger and fries at Five Guys is causing a stir on social media, baffling many over why the combo nearly cost a customer $25. A user account on X exposed the popular fast food joint by posting a receipt he … Read more

Dr. Phil and ‘The View’ hosts clash after he says kids suffered more from school lockdowns than COVID

Dr. Phil and ‘The View’ hosts clash after he says kids suffered more from school lockdowns than COVID

Dr Phil has unleashed on a popular TV show about the extraordinary measures enacted at American schools during the Covid-19 pandemic. The American TV personality, whose real name is Phil McGraw, appeared on a recent episode of The View when he took aim at the lockdowns that forced children across the United States to study from home … Read more

I’m a professional baby namer — parents are now choosing ones that sound ‘cool’ on social media

I’m a professional baby namer — parents are now choosing ones that sound ‘cool’ on social media

Can you handle this baby name trend? A professional baby namer says parents are now selecting monikers that sound “cool” as a TikTok or Instagram handle. “Communication and technology are so huge right now and it helps individualize the child and gives them their own unique identity,” Steph Coffield, 40, explained to SWNS. “People want … Read more

Sports is falling victim to vulgar behavior, greedy overlords

Sports is falling victim to vulgar behavior, greedy overlords

Stop me if you’ve heard it: Man walks into a diner for breakfast. A waitress approaches. She’s scratching her rear end. “Do you have hemorrhoids?” he asks. “Whatever you see on the menu,” she answers. Good morning. Thought for food: 1) Given the growing group incivilities at college basketball games — the vulgar taunts and … Read more

Does Gen Z prefer social media clout or financial stability? This poll has the answer

Does Gen Z prefer social media clout or financial stability? This poll has the answer

While TikTok continues to make its mark on the younger generations, healthy credit is still at the top of their minds. A survey of 500 Gen Z and 500 millennials revealed that nine in 10 millennials would rather have an “excellent” credit score than 50,000 followers on TikTok, according to new research. Even the internet-enamored … Read more

Sports Media Podcast: Apple TV+ lead voice Taylor Twellman, NBA All-Star Weekend look back and Olympics look ahead

Sports Media Podcast: Apple TV+ lead voice Taylor Twellman, NBA All-Star Weekend look back and Olympics look ahead

On this week’s pod, we get you set for the start of the MLS season. SBJ’s Austin Karp is joined by Apple TV+ lead MLS voice Taylor Twellman to talk about the upcoming season. The duo discusses the “Messi Effect” and the storylines to keep an eye on this season. Austin Karp and Taylor Twellman … Read more

What is ‘popcorn brain’? How social media may be killing your attention span

What is ‘popcorn brain’? How social media may be killing your attention span

This may seem corny — but if you are feeling overwhelmed by the non-stop pace of digital media and find yourself struggling to concentrate on a single task or thought, you may have “popcorn brain.” “Popcorn brain refers to the tendency for our attention and focus to jump quickly from one thing to another, like … Read more

Woman banned from gym, ripped on social media after being caught on tape roasting fellow gymgoer’s physique

Woman banned from gym, ripped on social media after being caught on tape roasting fellow gymgoer’s physique

A woman who took aim at another gymgoer’s physique has had her membership revoked after a social media personality stepped in. Allie, who goes by @the_rippedbarbie on Instagram, took a video of another gymgoer doing crunches on a workout bench while shirtless at Absolute Recomp in Texas. “If you’re going to workout topless at least … Read more

The ‘Dorito Theory’ explained — and how it could help you break an addiction to social media

The ‘Dorito Theory’ explained — and how it could help you break an addiction to social media

It’s all just empty calories. A social media user has gone viral with a crunchy new critique of the much-maligned modern phenomenon — they’re calling it the “Dorito Theory.” The name might be new, but the idea that unsatisfying activities can be the most addictive is as old as time. “When you eat a Dorito … Read more

Lyin’ expelled ex-Rep. George Santos makes Jimmy Kimmel’s ‘wishes come true’ by suing host over misusing Cameo clips

Lyin’ expelled ex-Rep. George Santos makes Jimmy Kimmel’s ‘wishes come true’ by suing host over misusing Cameo clips

This is no laughing matter.   Expelled ex-Rep. George Santos is suing television host Jimmy Kimmel for allegedly misusing his Cameo clips on his show, The Post has learned. Santos claims Kimmel duped him into producing over a dozen personalized videos through the video platform, which he then featured on his late-night talk show, according to … Read more

Sports Media Podcast, Episode 126: Super Bowl’s Broken Record, NBA All-Star Game, NASCAR president Steve Phelps, and Fox Analyst Clint Bowyer 

Sports Media Podcast, Episode 126: Super Bowl’s Broken Record, NBA All-Star Game, NASCAR president Steve Phelps, and Fox Analyst Clint Bowyer 

In this Valentine’s Day edition of the Sports Media Podcast from the New York Post and Sports Business Journal, SBJ’s Austin Karp puts a bow on the Chiefs Super Bowl victory and the Big Game’s record-breaking audience numbers. With the Daytona 500 right around the corner, SBJ’s Adam Stern, NASCAR President Steve Phelps and NASCAR … Read more

Why you should hire a wedding content creator for your online media

Why you should hire a wedding content creator for your online media

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

Amazon hit with lawsuit over controversial move to show ads on Prime Video

Amazon hit with lawsuit over controversial move to show ads on Prime Video

An Amazon Prime subscriber has a significant problem with the company’s implementation of ads on Prime Video and filed a class action lawsuit on Friday challenging the move. The plaintiff, who lives in California, leveled allegations of misleading advertising and consumer protection law breaches against Amazon in connection to its “unfair” change to ads on Prime Video. … Read more

Rapper Killer Mike clashes with ‘The View’ hosts over not endorsing Biden

Rapper Killer Mike clashes with ‘The View’ hosts over not endorsing Biden

Rapper Killer Mike clashed with host Sunny Hostin on “The View” Monday after offering some praise of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, while also explaining he’s focused on local elections when asked to explain why he wasn’t endorsing President Biden yet. Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin asked Killer Mike, a longtime progressive activist, about why he was hesitant to … Read more

CBS’s Super Bowl 2024 broadcast needs to meet fans halfway

CBS’s Super Bowl 2024 broadcast needs to meet fans halfway

Advance to the rear! Back before television was overly medicated with the excesses of technological achievement, it was never a worry. TV would make good on its goal to provide “the best seat in the house.” Now that’s more of an oddity than an expectation. My strongest hope for genuine football fans Sunday is that … Read more

How many can you name? A whopping 40 A-list celebs grace Vogue’s March issue cover

How many can you name? A whopping 40 A-list celebs grace Vogue’s March issue cover

The former editor-in-chief of British Vogue stepped down from his role with the tour de force — by showcasing a farewell March cover of 40 legendary women.  It’s rumored that Edward Enninful, 51, who was the top editor at British Vogue for over six years, left his role after failing to take Anna Wintour’s spot … Read more