Creator company Whalar Group opened its doors to a newly-built co-working and production space in Los Angeles for creators in February. Named The Lighthouse, it’s not exactly a school, but not exactly an office either. For Whalar, the intention is to gather creators in one place and see what comes of it, whether that’s business…
By Kimeko McCoy • March 7, 2025 • Ivy Liu When you think of influencer marketing, you typically picture brands working with a younger creator to target Gen Z (ages 13-28) or Gen Alpha (up to 12 years old). That’s not always the case. As the influencer marketing space and creator economy continues to grow,…
By Sam Bradley • March 7, 2025 • Ivy Liu The Trade Desk (TTD) and media agencies are drifting apart — a conscious uncoupling that crept in slowly but is now moving fast. Agencies say their spending isn’t climbing like it used to, while The Trade Desk is busy chasing direct deals with advertisers. It’s…
Duane “Keefe D” Davis is speaking out in a televised interview for the first time since his 2023 arrest. In an interview with ABC News, the California native continues to claim his innocence as he awaits trial for the fatal 1996 shooting. “I’m innocent,” shared the 61-year-old. “I did everything they asked me to do….
+ Exclusive The Puerto Rican princess held a single release party in NYC for her song “I Like The Way You Are.” John Lamparski/Getty Images Joseline Hernandez brought the heat to New York City on Feb. 28 as she celebrated the release of her latest single “I Like The Way You Are” at Circo in…
While braids are the go-to protective style for many Black women, a new study reveals it may not be as safe as believed. Consumer Reports published a piece last month finding multiple brands of synthetic hair used for braids and other styles to contain “dangerous” chemicals. The study was prompted by research published by Chrystal…
Dwayne Wiggins, Raphael Saadiq, and Timothy Christian Riley of “Tony! Toni! Tone!” visit SiriusXM at SiriusXM Studios on September 27, 2023 in New York City. McCarthy/Getty Images Tony! Toni! Toné! is reassuring fans regarding D’Wayne Wiggins‘ health. On Wednesday (Mar. 5), the band issued an update on one of its founding members following reports that…
Ma$e, The Notorious B.I.G., and 2Pac Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia; Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images; Raymond Boyd/Getty Images Ma$e was an integral part of Bad Boy during their prime, but that doesn’t mean he didn’t prefer other artists before joining the collective. The 49-year-old rapper recently revealed his preference for 2Pac…
Meghan Markle made thumbprint cookies with love — and her kids‘ help — for her “Drew Barrymore Show” appearance. Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet lent a hand in the kitchen in the Duchess of Sussex’s adorable Instagram video of their baking session. Markle and Prince Harry’s 3-year-old daughter wore a pink outfit, sneakers and a…
Weston Cage announced his engagement to Jenifer Alexa Canter. westoncagecoppola/Instagram Weston Cage is engaged to Jenifer Alexa Canter. The son of Nicolas Cage and Christina Fulton announced the news Thursday, telling People, “Jenifer is my first love, my only love and my last. She is the love of my life, and I am committed to…
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