Annabel Bendavid

Taylor Swift & The Dangers of Deepfakes Online

Follower counts, views, and engagement have become some of the most important metrics in the creator economy. While these numbers may ebb and flow, there is one thing an influencer must keep consistent: the trust of their audience. Given the nature of TikTok and the culture the app fosters, trust

For months, TikTok users have been counting down the days until Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s release from prison. But her story— in which she served eight years of jail time after conspiring to kill her mother— has gripped internet users for almost a decade. Having endured over 20 years of abuse by he

When an influencer supports Shein, criticism comes with the territory. As a company best known for violating labour laws and operating under an environmentally-unsustainable production model, this backlash should come as no surprise. But that hasn’t stopped creators from promoting the brand over the

In a world where musicians continually strive to differentiate themselves in the pursuit of success, the temptation to pretend to be someone or something you’re not is ever-present. Whether it involves following only the latest fashion trends or conforming to popular musical styles, we have seen sin

It seems like just about everyone is trying to add podcast host to their resume these days. Whether it be a spliced audio of a creator sharing a controversial take, an intriguing storytime, or breaking down the hottest internet drama, our social media feeds are overflowing with clips from influencer

Most of us suffer from acne or a rogue spot, perhaps more frequently than we’d like to admit. And though it may leave us feeling insecure, acne is more or less a universal experience. While it often begins during adolescence, others, who perhaps made it out of high school unscathed, may face a bout

From suspiciously-timed photos of eyebrows on Instagram stories to shady comments under TikTok videos, the alleged feud between Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber has dominated social media for the past month. And while there is no denying that internet users have fanned the flames of hostility between

As we flick through our TikTok FYP, it’s not unusual for an ad or two to pop up between videos from our favourite creators. Though most, if not all of us, quickly choose to tap away, promotional videos have come to shape the content we consume and viral culture as we know it. Whether it be throug

There is no denying that YouTube has gone through many vibe shifts. From the beauty community to the rise of relatable personalities online, the videos and influencers favoured by viewers have changed over the years. But one genre has never lost its appeal: true crime. From TV shows and podcasts

In an age where TikTok dictates the trend cycle and Instagram accounts like @DietPrada call out luxury fashion brands, social media has transformed the fashion industry as we know it. Quickly becoming one of the most influential forces in the online fashion world, Kim Daniels - better known to her 1

Talking politics is not uncommon on TikTok. Over the past few years, we have seen numerous influencers go viral after offering their hot takes and explaining complex and nuanced political issues. But there is one account, in particular, causing quite a stir among the app’s users. Introducing the

Spearheaded by Gen Z, we have witnessed a renewed obsession over everything and anything "2000s'' in the past couple of years. Think, the reboot of TV shows like Gossip Girl; Olivia Rodrigo’s music video for ‘good 4 u,’ which references the 2000s horror film Jennifer’s Body; or even, influencers lik

Billie Eilish stans are calling out Twitter account @BilliesUpdatess for spreading misinformation about the singer. Posting pictures of Billie alongside interview quotes, the profile looks like a regular fan update account upon first glance. However, @BilliesUpdatess is confusing Twitter users b

If you’ve noticed a series of videos hashtagged #BBL or #BBLjourney pop up on your FYP, you're not alone. It seems a new “side” of TikTok has emerged, one with a focus on BBLs and the glorification of this plastic surgery. But what even is a BBL? And why has it become TikTok’s next big thing? BBL