Social Media: News

03 Jan 2024

K-Pop

K-pop: TXT's Beomgyu joins Instagram; shares first post

TXT is one of the most followed K-pop groups in the world and fans monitor every minute activity of their favorite idols.

03 Jan 2024

X

Headlines are back on X but with a little tweak 

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, previously known as Twitter, has brought back news headlines next to shared links.

26 Dec 2023

Shikhar Dhawan

'Blocked everywhere': Shikhar Dhawan's emotional post on son Zoravar's birthday

On Tuesday, Indian cricket star Shikhar Dhawan took to Instagram to convey a touching birthday message for his son Zoravar.

26 Dec 2023

Lifestyle

Trends that reshaped the world of digital influencing in 2023

In the ever-evolving realm of digital marketing, influencer collaborations have emerged as a dynamic force, shaping trends and redefining brand-consumer relationships.

20 Dec 2023

Delhi Police

Delhi police nab four suspects in Rashmika Mandanna deepfake case

Delhi Police have arrested four individuals in connection with a deepfake video featuring Rashmika Mandanna, which went viral on social media last month.

07 Dec 2023

Relationships

Soft launching your partner and ways to do it

Sharing your budding relationship online can be a delicate process, especially when still in the exploratory phase.

06 Dec 2023

X

Now, you can broadcast community posts to your X followers

X, the rebranded social media platform previously recognized as Twitter, has rolled out a new feature that lets users share community posts with all their followers.

06 Dec 2023

Food

Bizarre food combinations that became viral in 2023

Frequent scrolling through social media has become a norm, exposing us to various viral trends across different realms.

05 Dec 2023

India

India adopts 'zero tolerance' on deepfakes, warns social media companies

The Indian government is cracking down on deepfakes. Officials held a review meeting with social media platforms and warned of criminal consequences under existing laws.

05 Dec 2023

California

YouTuber jailed for staging a plane crash to get fame

In a shocking turn of events in California, USA, a former Olympic athlete, and 30-year-old YouTuber, Trevor Daniel Jacob, has been sentenced to six months in prison for deliberately orchestrating a small plane crash to boost his social media presence.

04 Dec 2023

Oxford Dictionary

Oxford University Press crowns 'rizz' as word of the year 

In a linguistic twist, Oxford University Press has crowned "rizz" as the word of the year for 2023.

30 Nov 2023

Allu Arjun

This heartfelt gesture by Allu Arjun is winning hearts 

In India, film stars are given demigod status and fans are devoted to them. Many times, these actors do heartwarming gestures for their fans; now Allu Arjun is winning hearts on social media.

27 Nov 2023

Meta

Meta intentionally made social media addictive for children: Court documents

Meta Platforms, the company behind Facebook, is facing allegations of intentionally designing its social media platforms to be addictive for children, according to a legal complaint unsealed recently and reported by The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.

26 Nov 2023

Vikram

Vikram's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' release rescheduled to November 30? Unraveling mystery

Fans were left in dismay when the highly-anticipated Tamil film Dhruva Natchathiram—starring Chiyaan Vikram—underwent an unexpected release date shift.

24 Nov 2023

MeitY

Ensure deepfake regulation compliance in 7 days: MeitY to companies

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has given social media platforms seven days to update their policies in line with Indian laws, specifically targeting deepfakes.

22 Nov 2023

Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton's media firm halts ads on X/Twitter: Here's why

Paris Hilton's 11:11 Media has hit the brakes on its advertising campaign on Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

21 Nov 2023

TV News

'I'm lost': 'Saath Nibhaana Saathiya's Mohammad Nazim mourns father's demise

Mohammad Nazim, the actor known for his role in the TV show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, is mourning the loss of his father, Abdul Nazim.

21 Nov 2023

Amber Heard

'Aquaman 2' trailer omits Amber Heard's Mera; netizens fume online 

Amber Heard, known for her role as Mera in the Aquaman series, is conspicuously missing from the recently released trailer of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

20 Nov 2023

Tamil Cinema

Chinmayi Sripaada slams industry's double standards amid Mansoor's sexist remarks 

On Monday, singer Chinmayi Sripaada took to X/twitter to call out actor-politician Mansoor Ali Khan for his offensive comments about his Leo co-star Trisha Krishnan.

16 Nov 2023

Lifestyle

5 ways to use social media more mindfully

Our smartphones, tablets, and various gadgets often become vessels for excessive social media consumption, leading to a considerable waste of time.

16 Nov 2023

Bollywood

Nana Patekar viral video: 'Please forgive me,' says veteran actor

Nana Patekar has been at the brunt of many controversies. Recently, a video went viral on social media, which showed the veteran actor slapping a fan attempting to take a selfie with him on set.

15 Nov 2023

Bollywood

Viral video: Nana Patekar hits fan asking for selfie

Veteran actor Nana Patekar has been caught in a fresh controversy.

15 Nov 2023

China

Chinese influencer promotes products for 3 seconds; earns Rs.118 crore

Would you believe it if we said you could earn millions of money by working for just three seconds?

14 Nov 2023

TV News

Adnan Khan 'overwhelmed' as 'Extend Katha Ankahee' trends online

Fans of the hit TV series Katha Ankahee were disheartened by recent reports of the show going off-air.

14 Nov 2023

Delhi

Delhiites mark 'Yaha police wale hote hai' on Google Maps 

Delhi is known for having a notorious, Tom-and-Jerry-like love affair with traffic cops.

13 Nov 2023

Music Industry

'False narratives be like': PinkPantheress calls out publication for misinterpretation

English singer PinkPantheress has been an internet sensation with tracks like Boy's a Liar and I Must Apologise.

12 Nov 2023

Tumblr

Here's why Tumblr is excessively downsizing staff

A leaked internal communication from Tumblr's parent company, Automattic, has disclosed most of its 139 employees will be reassigned to different projects within the organization.

12 Nov 2023

Lifestyle

What does 'delulu' mean? Understanding this Gen Z trend

"Delulu is the solulu," a phrase you've likely encountered currently dominating social media.

11 Nov 2023

Hollywood

Hollywood actors' strike ends: Breaking down new SAG-AFTRA contract terms

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) National Board has approved a tentative agreement with Hollywood studio heads, concluding a nearly four-month-long actors' strike that began in July.

10 Nov 2023

Beauty

'Anti-Beauty': Redifing beauty industry with this revolutionary trend 

In the ever-evolving realm of beauty and fashion, one constant remains: when a dominant beauty trend rises to prominence, its counter-trend, the "anti-beauty" movement, isn't far behind.

07 Nov 2023

TikTok

Scrunch face: GenZ's bizarre selfie trend goes viral

If pouting like a duck wasn't already enough, there's a new pose making the rounds on social media where selfie addicts are scrunching their faces.

06 Nov 2023

Ram Charan

Ram Charan's 'Game Changer' song leaked; cyber police nab culprits

The highly anticipated film Game Changer, featuring Ram Charan encountered an unfortunate setback as its first single, Jaragandi was leaked on social media.

06 Nov 2023

K-Pop

K-pop: BTOB parts ways with Cube Entertainment, trademark talks underway

K-pop sensation BTOB (Born to Beat) has officially parted ways with their agency, Cube Entertainment, following 11 years of collaboration.

Priyanka Chopra 'just looking like a wow,' says Nick Jonas

In this era, social media trends have taken over the world. From meme templates to Reels, these trends are a big part of our lives. The recent trend of "just looking like a wow" has become a huge thing.

01 Nov 2023

Tollywood

In pictures: Recap of Varun Tej, Lavanya Tripathi's pre-wedding moments

Actors Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi are embarking on a new chapter in their lives as they prepare to exchange vows on Wednesday.

01 Nov 2023

Hollywood

Who was Tyler Christopher, 'General Hospital' star dies at 50

The world is still reeling from the shocking demise of Matthew Perry and now we have lost another American television gem, Tyler Christopher.

26 Oct 2023

Fitness and Health

5 fitness challenges that went viral on social media 

Social media has become a source of unique fitness challenges, fostering creativity in workout routines.

24 Oct 2023

Mammootty

Mammootty announces new film 'Turbo' with director Vysakh; poster unveiled

Following the tremendous success of Kannur Squad (2023), Malayalam film icon Mammootty has unveiled his next cinematic venture.

22 Oct 2023

Dalip Tahil

Actor Dalip Tahil gets 2-month jail sentence for drunk driving

Veteran actor Dalip Tahil has been sentenced to two months in prison for driving under the influence of alcohol and causing injury to a woman in a 2018 Mumbai accident, per ETimes.