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X Marks the Lawsuit: Elon Musk's Social Media Company Sues Nonprofit Highlighting Site's Hate Speech
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, sued researchers, alleging their work highlighting an increase in hate speech on the platform cost the company millions of dollars.
Australian Senate Committee Recommends Government Ban on TikTok be Extended to WeChat
An Australian Senate committee has recommended a ban on the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from federal government devices be extended to WeChat.
Lizzo Accused of Fat-Shaming and Sexual Harassment in Lawsuit
Three of the pop star's former dancers have come forward to accuse her of creating a hostile work environment that included several forms of intimidation.
Musk Threatens to Sue Researchers who Documented Rise in Hateful Tweets
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has threatened to sue a group of independent researchers whose research documented an increase in hate speech on the site.
Madonna 'Lucky' to Be Alive and Thankful for Children
The Queen of Pop said she has seen a side of her children that she had "never seen before" during her reported emergency and hospital stay.
Watch: Garrett Clayton Goes Full Pink Princess in 'Barbie Boys' Music Video
Garett Clayton is campy and playful in this pink-tastic video in which the "King Cobra" star dresses up in an Olivia Newton-John-inspired look.
13 Social Media Posts that Show Why We Love Ross Lynch
Get to know rising star Ross Lynch, who got his start as a Disney child star and has gone on to make a name for himself with his band Driver Era and more adult roles like playing gay serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in "My Friend Dahmer."
Deep Dive into Meta's Algorithms Shows that America's Political Polarization has No Easy Fix
Four new studies show how conservatives and liberals rely on divergent sources of information, interact with opposing groups, and consume distinctly different amounts of misinformation.
There's a War Brewing Between Trans Actor Ts Madison & Comedian Jess Hilarious
A complicated war of words is unfolding on social media between the two public figures and fans are picking sides.
Elon Musk Wants to Turn Tweets into 'Xs'
Elon Musk may want to send "tweet" back to the birds, but the ubiquitous term for posting on the site he now calls X is here to stay — at least for now.
Watch: Heartstopper Season 2 Teases Cuffing Season
Netflix has dropped the season two trailer for the show ahead of its Aug. 3 release, and it is juicy.
As Twitter Fades to X, TikTok Steps Up with New Text-based Posts
The same day Elon Musk dropped Twitter's name and bird logo as part of its supposed transition to an "anything app" called X, TikTok announced it will begin letting its users post text-based messages.
Elon Musk Reveals New 'X' Logo to Replace Twitter's Blue Bird
Elon Musk has unveiled a new "X" logo to replace Twitter's famous blue bird as he follows through with a major rebranding of the social media platform he bought for $44 billion last year.
Musk Says Twitter to Change Logo to 'X'; Changes Could Come as Early as Monday
Elon Musk said Sunday that he plans to change the logo of Twitter to an "X" from the famous blue bird, marking what would be the latest big change since he bought the social media platform.
Do We Know Why Lana Del Rey Was Working at a Waffle House?
The "Video Games" singer was spotted working at a Waffle House in Florence, Alabama. Could be an ode to a recent song?
Grindr Staffers Are Looking to Unionize
The employees at Grindr Inc. are reportedly petitioning to unionize amid a slew of tech layoffs.
Share the Moment You Knew: Gay Twitter Reveals Their Celebrity Awakenings
Twitter users are posting some of their favorite celebrities who served as their gay awakening and we're sharing some of our favorites.
Watch: Charles Barkley Calls Dylan Mulvaney Critics 'Rednecks, A—holes'
NBA legend Charles Barkley was in town for a celebrity golf tournament when he told a crowd at a local bar in Lake Tahoe, California, what was on his mind.
Carl Nassib Wishes Happy Birthday to 'Best Boyfriend I Could Have Dreamed Of'
Carl Nassib, who played last season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is now a free agent, but his heart is very much taken.
First Amendment Group Sues Texas Governor and Others over the State's TikTok Ban on Official Devices
A First Amendment group sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott and others over the state's TikTok ban on official devices, arguing the prohibition — which extends to public universities — is unconstitutional.