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New York City is taking a hard line against social media. The mayor has filed a lawsuit claiming TikTok, Instagram and more are responsible for the mental health crisis with kids.
As reported by Digital Music News, the current mayor of The Big Apple is taking social media to task with claims that their apps are causing the youth issues with their mental health. On Wednesday, Feb. 14 Mayor Eric Adams held a press conference alongside New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan, NYC Health + Hospitals President Dr. Michell Katz, and New York City Department of Education Chancellor David C. Banks. During the presentation, the politician announced the filing of a lawsuit against TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and Facebook, citing that each of these platforms are fueling a nationwide mental health crisis.
“Over the past decade, we have seen just how addictive and overwhelming the online world can be, exposing our children to a non-stop stream of harmful content and fueling our national youth mental health crisis,” he explained. “Our city is built on innovation and technology, but many social media platforms end up endangering our children’s mental health, promoting addiction, and encouraging unsafe behavior. Today, we’re taking bold action on behalf of millions of New Yorkers to hold these companies accountable for their role in this crisis, and we’re building on our work to address this public health hazard. This lawsuit and action plan are part of a larger reckoning that will shape the lives of our young people, our city, and our society for years to come.”
According to NYC.gov, the filing allege that the platforms “intentionally designed their platforms to purposefully manipulate and addict children and teens to social media.” Some of the features that the officials say create these conditions include “using algorithms to generate feeds that keep users on the platforms longer and encourage compulsive use” and “mechanics akin to gambling in the design of apps, which allow for anticipation and craving for likes and hearts.”
The Daily News reports a representative from Meta says that Facebook and Instagram have “over 30 tools and features” to assist parents in making social media safe for their children. Jose Castañeda, a spokesman for Google, says that YouTube also offers “parents robust controls” and says that “The allegations in this complaint are simply not true.”
You can view the press conference below.
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Benny Blanco only has eyes for Selena Gomez — heart eyes, that is. The Grammy-nominated producer set up shop in the comment section of his boo’s latest Instagram selfie, clearly too stunned for words. The “Single Soon” star shared a trio of fresh-faced selfies on her official Instagram page on Sunday (Jan. 28) with a […]
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Welcome back to our latest Baes & Baddies update and this one is a bit more classy as we’re featuring the “Bilingual Rappin Educator” known to the world as Just T. How Just T appeared on our radar were a series of viral videos of the teacher and influencer showing off an array of fly fits and her tales in teaching.
Far more than just a Spanish teacher, Just T is the founder of Traplingual, a method of teaching Spanish using the Hip-Hop subgenre of Trap Music. On her @its.sweet.tea Instagram page and also her popular TikTok account, T often shows off her outfits for the week and discusses some of the pleasant run-ins with her students. She’s also a new mother and details that part of her life as well.
Check out Just T aka @its.sweet.tea aka @Miss.Sweet.Tea in the gallery below.
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We love when three of pop music‘s hottest young stars link up. On Monday, The Kid LAROI took to his Instagram Story to share a sweet snap of himself, Olivia Rodrigo and Tate McRae.
The adorable picture finds the trio of pop stars posing on a Los Angeles street with a RuPaul’s Drag Race billboard towering in the background. The Kid LAROI throws up a pair of peace signs as he dons a black beanie, long-sleeve white tee and a statement red scarf. Rodrigo — dressed in a black biker jacket and heather-gray turtleneck — similarly throws her arms up and sports a huge smile, while McRae cradles her smiling face and dons a large black coat.
Some dating rumors have swirled around LAROI and McRae, though neither has confirmed their relationship status, while McRae and Rodrigo have been longtime friends, with Tate co-starring in Olivia’s “bad idea, right?” music video.
The nighttime pic commemorates a massive six months for the trio — each of whom unleashed a new studio album in that time period. On Sept. 8, Rodrigo unearthed her sophomore studio album, Guts, which became her second consecutive Billboard 200 chart-topper, spawned the Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single “Vampire,” and earned six Grammy nominations, including album of the year. In exactly one month, starting Feb. 23, the “Drivers License” singer will embark on the Guts World Tour in support of the record, taking The Breeders, Chappell Roan, PinkPantheress and Remi Wolf on the road with her.
Just two months after Guts on Nov. 10, The Kid LAROI released his long-awaited debut studio album, The First Time. Reaching No. 26 on the Billboard 200, the album featured star-studded collaborations with the likes of Future, Robert Glasper and YoungBoy Never Broke Again and housed the Hot 100 hit “Too Much” (with Jung Kook and Central Cee, No. 44).
Of course, Tate McRae kicked off 2024 as one of the buzziest names in pop music thanks to the continued success of her smash hit “Greedy.” The song has since climbed to No. 3 on the Hot 100, helping her latest album, Think Later (released Dec. 8), reach No. 4 on the Billboard 200, her very first top 10 placement on the ranking. Like Rodrigo, McRae will embark on a world tour in support of her new record. The 53-date Think Later World Tour is set to kick off on Apr. 17 in Dublin and conclude on Nov. 21 in Wellington, New Zealand.
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Happy New Year we’re happy to be back with our first Baes & Baddies entry of 2024, and this lovely lady is one of the rising stars in her respective lane right now. Myah Jane, who hails from Michigan, has a lovely and bubbly personality that will have folks hooked at first sight.
Information on Myah Jane is on the scant side but from what we’ve seen via her social media feeds, she’s a young woman who loves to show herself living life on her terms and having fun.
She also has a very active TikTok page and has a running series of food delivery pranks that you’ll have to check out for yourself. But what remains constant is her award-winning smile, fun-loving charm, and a figure that will turn heads in any season.
We also learned that Myah Jane is on a fitness journey, although she already looks quite delightful in her current form, but health is definitely wealth these days.
Check out our latest Baes & Baddies feature, Myah Jane, and make sure you follow her on everything.
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50 Cent is undertaking something new for 2024 – celibacy, according to a recent social media post.
For most of his career, 50 Cent has always boldly approached everything he sought to achieve. In a new social media post, however, he might have taken it to another level by declaring that he was “practicing abstinence” as part of his preparation for success. The mogul made the statement in an Instagram post showing him seated while dressed in a finely tailored suit, smoking a cigar on Monday (January 8).
“My new idea is so big, I don’t have time to be distracted,” the caption began. “I’m practicing abstinence, I have been meditating and focusing on my goals. I hope this New Year helps you excel to the next level.” He ended it with a plug for his cognac and champagne brands, mentioning their handles on the platform. The “Get Rich or Die Trying” rapper’s declaration got him immediate support in the comments of the post, with many praising him for setting such a positive example to being the year. Brooklyn rapper Scar Lip expressed her support, writing, “Word(s) of encouragement love it !!”. Veteran television reporter and journalist Lisa Evers also applauded the sentiment, writing: “Executive mode, mogul moves, positive vibes only!”
2024 looks to be a thoroughly busy year ahead for 50 Cent. The executive producer behind the Power television series has been romantically involved with fitness trainer Jamira “Cuban Link” Haines since 2019, keeping their relationship private outside of some playful interactions on social media and appearances at events. He’s currently working on a series inspired by Eminem’s biopic 8 Mile and has begun to also work on a new series for Starz, the boxing drama Fightland set in Britain. 50 Cent just opened up a film and television studio complex in Louisiana. And in line with his proclivity for trolling with a purpose, he’s also reportedly working on a documentary focusing on the alleged victims of sexual abuse by Diddy in the wake of that mogul’s recent troubles.
More than three years after Britney Spears accidentally burned her home gym down, the pop star took to Instagram to share the extent of the damage. “Reflecting back remembering when I burnt the gym down in 2020,” she captioned a shocking photo on Monday night (Dec. 18), in which the charred basement is seen full […]
Ice Spice got it bad for Usher!
The rapper sat down with Doja Cat for a special edition Instagram podcast titled Close Friends Only, where the duo discussed a variety of topics, from fashion trends and their 2023 eras to tips for flirting on social media.
At one point, Doja asks Ice Spice who her first celebrity crush was. “Ugh, it’s so embarrassing,” the 23-year-old star replies, but Doja eventually convinces her to reveal the truth. “It was Usher,” Ice reveals. “I saw him at the Met Gala and it was my first time ever seeing him, and I’m like, ‘Oh my God, it’s him.”
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“He’s beautiful,” Doja says, and Ice Spice agrees by noting, “Gorgeous man.”
Elsewhere in the episode, Ice Spice revealed the “checklist” for making it into her Close Friends Stories on Instagram. “The checklist would have to be we met in person at least once. That’s about it,” she simply explained, to which the “Paint the Town Red” star replied, “Well, damn! Put me on there.”
The full podcast episode of Close Friends Only, produced in collaboration with The Unwell Network, will go live across streaming platforms including Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts and YouTube on Thursday (Dec. 7).
It’s been a big year for the superstar duo, who both released new projects this year. Ice Spice dropped her EP Like..? back in January, while Doja unveiled her highly anticipated follow-up to Planet Her, Scarlet, in September.
Watch Ice Spice and Doja Cat discuss their celebrity crushes below.
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Could there be trouble in the paradise that Cardi B and Offset have built for themselves over the last few years?
We don’t know, but whenever a couple unfollows each other on social media, that’s never a good sign. According to TMZ, in the wee hours between Monday (Dec. 4) and Tuesday (Dec. 5), both Cardi and Offset have removed themselves from each other’s Instagram pages while Cardi B posted about looking out for numero uno (herself) in her IG Stories.
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She writes, “I’m tired of protecting peoples feelings…I GOTTA PUT MYSELF FIRST.”
Offset, meanwhile, also appears to be referring to problems in their dynamic — posting a famous clip from “Scarface” where Tony Montana is yelling at his old friend about being the one who put their operation together and being responsible for their success.
There’s nothing really beyond that … but their respective posting is telling in and of itself, although it’s unclear what the latest issue between them might be. There’s always something.
Not for nothing, but it’s always something between these two, respectfully. Whether it’s rumors that someone was unfaithful to the other or they just shower each other with ridiculously lavish gifts, these two know how to get people talking about their business. However, unfollowing each other is definitely a big thing in the age of social media. For many, that’s a sure sign that things are officially a wrap, allegedly.
Still, their marriage has survived all kinds of ups and downs during their six years of wedded bliss, so who’s to say this isn’t just another bump in the road that these two have traveled together while making that cream? Don’t be surprised if the two reconcile before the week is out and drop another collaborative cut by the weekend. That’s just how they do.
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Atlanta is known for its bevy of beauties and Jasmyn Mai adds to that longstanding legacy. The Black and South Korean stunner is our latest Baes & Baddies entry.
We don’t know much at all about Jasmyn Mai but she caught our eye as we were strolling through those Instagram streets. From what we can figure out, Jasmyn represents ATL and is of South Korean heritage due to the flag in her bio.
Much of her page shows Jasmyn sharing with her fans various looks in a ton of flattering outfits and appears to be a young woman enjoying life on her terms. This is just the start of her career, and hopefully, we’ll get to know more about Jasmyn Mai in the future.
Check out our latest Baes & Baddies entry in the gallery below.
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