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LeBron James Launches YouTube Golf Channel — Watch the First Episode’s Trailer (Exclusive)
LeBron James has launched a YouTube channel focused on his developing interest in golf, with monthly Saturday episodes following him and friends at notable courses and local venues. The move expands James’s media presence beyond basketball and uses golf as the setting for informal reunions and travel-based entertainment. The first episode was filmed at Castle…
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Iranian woman went viral after stripping off to protest her treatment at the hands of morality police. Now a friend reveals the horrific price she paid
In November 2024, Iranian student Ahoo Daryaei became a global symbol of defiance after stripping to her underwear in protest at Tehran’s Islamic Azad University, following an altercation with morality police over her hijab. According to an exclusive account given to the Daily Mail by a close friend, the mother-of-two’s small act of rebellion led…
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Lindsay Clancy murder trial becomes social media obsession as TikTokers, sleuths debate controversial case
The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children, has become a major subject of debate on TikTok and other social-media platforms. Boston defence lawyer Peter Elikann described the case as a “cultural obsession”, reflecting the polarising discussion around her reported postpartum psychosis and potential insanity defence. Online commentators…
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Gen Z flocks to BirdTok as birding takes flight: ‘It’s a craving for something real’
Social media and Shazam-like birdsong apps drawing young people to hobby as they seek a gentler connection to the outside world Sorry Elon, but they’re not your kind of tweets. Social media users are flocking to TikTok to join a burgeoning trend for birding videos as the hobby attracts a younger demographic. With the internet…
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No 10’s ads for a TikTok team show why social media is a smart career move
The Guardian’s deputy editor of social platforms on the demand from high-profile people and brands for help in harnessing the power of TikTok I didn’t want to work in social media. If you’d asked 15-year-old me my dream job, I might have said foreign correspondent, or maybe travel writer. So you can imagine my surprise…
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New Trump cabinet member Kelly Loeffler goes viral for ‘awkward’ video with suspiciously empty binder
Kelly Loeffler, a newly appointed member of Donald Trump’s cabinet, drew online attention after appearing in a video holding a binder that viewers believed looked almost empty. Critics described the clip as awkward and questioned whether the prop was intended to project preparedness, turning a routine official appearance into a viral social-media moment. The reaction…
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California teen faces prison after viral video shows him squaring up, repeatedly kicking sea lion in the face
An 18-year-old from La Jolla, California, has pleaded guilty to repeatedly kicking a sea lion in the face and chasing it as it tried to flee, after video of the attack went viral online. Tyler Muehl admitted the misdemeanour offence of harassing wildlife under the US Marine Mammal Protection Act in a federal court on…
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Europe’s Broadcasters Want to Get Bigger. The Hard Part Is How.
European broadcasters are pursuing major mergers to gain the scale needed to compete with global streaming, social media and technology platforms such as Netflix, Amazon, YouTube and Disney. The deals reflect a growing squeeze on traditional television: audiences, especially younger viewers, are declining while advertising income is under pressure and production costs continue to rise.…
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Bath & Body Works’ Halloween Fragrances Are Back, From ‘Vampire Blood’ to ‘Carnival Fog,’ Starting at $2
Bath & Body Works has relaunched its Halloween collection online, offering seasonal fragrances, candles, soaps and decorative accessories, with selected items discounted from $2. The release reflects the increasingly prominent role of Halloween in popular culture and gives shoppers an early opportunity to buy themed home and body products. – Vampire Blood foaming hand soap…
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The NFL saw what Taylor Swift did for ratings—now they’re staging QB romance for Gen Z: Report
The article reports speculation that the NFL and the Los Angeles Chargers may be embracing quarterback Justin Herbert’s public relationship with singer Madison Beer to attract younger viewers, following the ratings boost associated with Taylor Swift’s appearances at Kansas City Chiefs games. It frames the idea as a media and marketing strategy rather than presenting…