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Sophie Rain's OnlyFans Success Outshines NBA Legends
Sophie Rain, a content creator on OnlyFans, has surpassed NBA legend Michael Jordan's highest annual salary by earning $43.4 million annually, highlighting a shift in celebrity income streams. This trend is mirrored by athletes like Renee Gracie and Paige VanZant, who also use OnlyFans to engage with fans and supplement their incomes. The platform's direct-to-fan model is reshaping traditional income hierarchies in sports and entertainment.
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Elon Musk's X Officially Permits Adult Content
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Al Jazeera English
Elon Musk's social media platform X has updated its policies to formally allow consensual adult content, labeling it as a legitimate form of artistic expression. The new guidelines, which replace the former Sensitive Media and Violent Speech policies, restrict exposure to graphic material for children and users who opt out. The platform continues to prohibit content promoting exploitation, nonconsent, and harm to minors. This change formalizes a tolerant stance towards adult content that existed before Musk's acquisition of Twitter.
"X Social Media Platform Officially Permits Adult Content"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo! Voices
Elon Musk's social network X, formerly known as Twitter, now officially permits consensually produced and distributed adult content, provided it is properly labeled and not prominently displayed. The updated policy emphasizes the importance of user autonomy and artistic expression while restricting exposure to minors and prohibiting exploitative or harmful content. Users posting adult content must adjust their media settings to include content warnings, and violations can be reported or appealed.
Older Women Identified as Major Misinformation Superspreaders on Twitter
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Ars Technica
A study analyzing over 650,000 US-based Twitter accounts found that a small group of older women, representing just 0.3% of the accounts, are responsible for sharing 80% of the links to fake news sites. These "misinformation superspreaders" were identified through their political tweets containing links to known misinformation websites, highlighting the significant role average individuals play in spreading false information on social media.
"Viral 'All Eyes on Rafah' AI Image Sparks Global Attention and Israeli Counter Campaign"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Cut
An AI-generated image with the phrase "All Eyes on Rafah" has gone viral on Instagram, shared over 44 million times, following a deadly Israeli military assault in Rafah. The image, criticized for sanitizing the harsh realities on the ground, has sparked debate over the effectiveness and sincerity of social media activism, drawing comparisons to the black square posts during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests.
China Bans Influencers for Flaunting Wealth Online
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Chinese social media influencer Wang Hongquanxing, dubbed "China's Kim Kardashian," has been banned from major platforms like Weibo, Douyin, and Xiaohongshu for flaunting his wealth. The Chinese government's cyberspace administration ruled against creating ostentatious personas, especially during economic downturns, to prevent the spread of materialism among teenagers. Other influencers, including "Sister Abalone" and "Mr. Bo," have also faced similar bans for showcasing their lavish lifestyles.
"Influencer Exposes Ignorance of Anti-Israel Protesters"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Comedian and social media influencer Zach Sage Fox went viral for exposing the ignorance of anti-Israel protesters in a video where he offered them $100 to answer basic questions about the Israel-Hamas conflict. None of the protesters could answer correctly, highlighting a lack of knowledge about the cause they support. Fox aims to educate and inspire others to learn the truth about the situation in Gaza and combat rising antisemitism.
"TikTok Star Kyle Marisa Roth Passes Away at 36, Remembered for Living Fiercely"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Kyle Marisa Roth, a controversial TikToker known for her celebrity blind items, has passed away at the age of 36. Her sister and mother announced the news on social media, expressing shock and grief. Roth's last TikTok video garnered over 2 million views, and tributes from celebrities and fellow TikTokers poured in after her death.
"Police Departments Sound Alarm Over Viral 'Senior Assassins' Game"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NewsNation Now
Police across the country are warning about the dangers of the "senior assassin challenge," a viral game on TikTok where high schoolers use water guns to "eliminate" assigned targets. Incidents involving the game have caused panic in several cities, with bystanders mistaking the toy guns for real firearms. Law enforcement has issued formal warnings and advisories, urging participants to play responsibly and avoid activities that could be perceived as suspicious or illegal.
"Twitter's X Removes Option to Hide Blue Check for Premium Users"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Ars Technica
X will no longer allow users to hide their blue checkmarks, a feature that was previously available to paid subscribers. This decision comes after X began gifting blue checkmarks to popular accounts and has sparked backlash from users who are upset about losing the ability to hide their checkmarks. Some users are questioning the value of their paid subscriptions in light of this change, while others are concerned about the implications of X's decision to remove checkmarks without offering refunds in certain circumstances.
"X Removes Ability for Premium Users to Hide Blue Checks"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
X is removing the ability for Premium users to hide their blue checkmarks, a feature that was made optional last summer. The blue check lost its status as a symbol of verification after X shifted to a paid verification system under Elon Musk's ownership, and it became associated with paid Premium subscriptions. The feature was also abused by scammers and impersonators, leading to online harassment and mass blocking. Despite some users opting to hide their blue checks, they will no longer have the choice as X plans to remove this feature.