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☆ Two influencers say they were denied entry to a club because of their size. Now, they’re empowering others to speak out.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Kahlan-Rosenblatt.Jpg | Kalhan Rosenblatt | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Before she even arrived at the Los Angeles club The Highlight Room on Wednesday, model Alexa Jay had anxiety. While some in their group were admitted to the club, Jay and Halikas were stopped by the bouncer, they said. "This story isn't really even about me or The Highlight Room. This is about all the girls who don't have a voice," Halikas, 25, said in a recent interview. They believe the bouncers at The Highlight Room should undergo sensitivity training.

☆ Listenbourg is the hottest country on social media right now. The catch? It doesn't exist.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Kahlan-Rosenblatt.Jpg | Kalhan Rosenblatt | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

In their first tweet about the country, @gaspardooo wrote, "Je suis sûr que les américains ne connaissent même pas le nom de ce pays ptdrrr." As the Listenbourg post gains traction on social media, the lore around the fictional country grows. One user shared a made-up flag of Listenbourg, sharing fake historical moments and images of former leaders of the nation. Another Twitter user shared a photoshopped image of Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson appearing to talk about Listenbourg. French TikToker HugoDeCrypte posted a video about Listenbourg to his 3.3 million followers, which has been viewed more than 4.2 million times and liked more than 636,000 times.

Having the ability to watch back a video with a voice that more closely aligns with their gender identity has been emotional, trans TikTok users told NBC News. “It’s not something I ever imagined I’d get to experience.”Some videos celebrating the voice feature have racked up millions of views. It’s unclear when the voice filter was added to the app. The benefit of having such a TikTok filter, Rose said, is that it can hopefully alleviate the gender dysphoria that some trans creators may feel. She said she hopes that TikTok might allow users to customize things such as pitch, tone and timbre of the voice filters in the future.

Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender creator who has chronicled her transition with her "Days of Girlhood" series, on Sunday responded to a slew of Caitlyn Jenner's tweets in which she commented on Mulvaney's body. Mulvaney said what prompted the response was one of Jenner's tweets, in which she said, "He is talking about his penis!" Mulvaney then pulled up a screenshot of a different Jenner tweet, in which she wrote, in part, "Dylan...congrats your trans with a penis." In the video, Mulvaney said the experience made her realize that transgender women should not feel compelled to avoid wearing tight pants or tuck their penises. Prior to Mulvaney posting her video, Jenner said in a tweet she had "never received more death threats."

Some young women are changing the way they talk about food and their body image after seeing the discussion surrounding so-called almond moms on TikTok. The term “almond mom” began trending on TikTok last month after a 2014 clip of former “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” cast member Yolanda Hadid went viral. Koemptgen, 25, recently posted a video showing off the “almond mom” snacks at her mom’s house. Carla A. Pfeffer, an associate professor in the school of social work at Michigan State University, said some of the criticism of “almond moms” is rooted in misogyny and a culture that places the burden of childcare almost exclusively on women. She called “almond moms” a scapegoat of diet culture, but not the cause.

Credible medical professionals are now able to apply for a special verification on YouTube, marking the video giant's latest effort to combat medical misinformation online. YouTube’s health product features were introduced last year but were only available to educational institutions, public health departments, hospitals and government entities. YouTube announced that health professionals can apply to have their accounts labeled an authoritative source. YouTube said it received guidance from nonprofit nongovernmental organization, the National Academy of Medicine, on how to verify credible medical professionals. The post did not specify what guidance it's using to verify medical professionals in the post.

On TikTok, the hashtag “Gaylor” has more than 264 million views; the term refers to Swift fans who subscribe to the theory that she is queer. Fans have gone down these rabbit holes before, speculating over other hints across Swift’s songs, music videos and social media posts. Previous Easter eggs discovered by fans include the album title for “Lover” hidden in the background of the music video for “Me!” ahead of the album title’s announcement. “I think a lot of people have to deal with this now ... because we live in the era of social media,” Swift said. In a 2019 interview with Vogue, she addressed why she made her support for the LGBTQ community more visible.

Why do so many industries treat voice actors poorly?!?" Rather than having a set salary, Hayhurst said, video game voice actors often have an hourly rate that’s agreed upon before they begin recording. Video game voice actors are eligible to be represented by the Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. In 2017, SAG-AFTRA reached an agreement with video game companies, after a nearly yearlong strike by the union against video game producers, developers and publishers, Variety reported. In some cases, video game voice acting is more than delivering lines of dialogue in a booth.

The "check your kids’ Halloween candy" meme, which first went viral in meme form in October 2014, parodies "a Halloween urban legend about people hiding needles and razors in candy before giving them out to trick-or-treaters," according to meme database Know Your Meme. We just found the Carina Nebula in a candy bar. No words," the LinkedIn official Twitter account wrote in an Oct. 11 tweet, featuring an image of a beach inside a candy bar. Arcade and restaurant Dave & Busters tweeted: "Be diligent and check your child’s candy this year, just found a finger trap shoved inside a candy bar. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation joked it had found a slimier surprise in a candy bar.

☆ Trombone Champ is the internet's new favorite video game. The developer never expected the toots to go viral.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Kahlan-Rosenblatt.Jpg | Kalhan Rosenblatt | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Trombone Champ is the newest video game players can't put down — even if those around them wished they would. Developed by Holy Wow Studios, the rhythm-based video game is similar to Guitar Hero — but swaps the guitar for trombone. The game, which was released Sept. 15, went viral this week after people online — ranging from video game reviewers to actual trombone players — began posting recordings of themselves playing it. He came up with the idea for Trombone Champ four years ago, inspired by traditional arcade cabinets. Dan Vecchitto, trombone Champ developerDeveloping the game was a relatively smooth process, according to Vecchitto, who worked on it on nights and weekends.

Twitch on Tuesday announced a ban on streaming unlicensed gambling sites, including slots, roulette and dice websites, starting next month. More websites may be banned at a later date, Twitch said in a statement posted to Twitter. A number of creators have been pushing Twitch to do something about online gambling streams, citing potential dangers to younger users. Twitch had already prohibited users from sharing links or referral codes to sites that include slots, roulette or dice games. A spokesperson for Twitch said the company has no further comment beyond the statement posted to Twitter.

Aubrey and Dave Appel went viral this week for their "Stranger Things"-inspired decor, which depicts a scene from the Netflix hit series in which character Max Mayfield levitates. Just like the show, the Max figure int the Appel's Chicago home also floats — and no one on social media can figure out how. The couple appreciates how practical effects in horror films can look incredibly real, which is what inspired some of their practical Halloween props. Aubrey and Dave Appel created a floating replica of Max from “Stranger Things,” which has gone viral on social media. Remind me when the reveal video is up please," one person commented on the Appel's TikTok video.

Lea Michele referenced the viral rumor that she can't read in a recent TikTok video posted over the weekend. Jonathan refers to actor Jonathan Groff, who Michele is close friends with. The online rumor that Michele can't read began as a joke in 2017, according to meme database Know Your Meme. The commenters on Michele's TikTok video appeared thrilled to see the actor subtly weighing in the years-old meme. And then there’s a rumor online that I can’t read or write?

The National Football League's design for Hispanic Heritage Month is far from a touchdown. At least, that's according to Twitter users who have relentlessly mocked the design of the NFL's campaign to celebrate Hispanic and Latino players. In a tweet posted on Thursday, the NFL shared an image for the “Por La Cultura” campaign. "This shield integrates unmistakable Latin flavor and is fundamental to our always-on, 365-day initiative," read an image posted by the NFL describing the Hispanic Heritage Month shield. The NFL said its month-long campaign "highlights Latino players, coaches and staff, celebrates Latino excellence and tells authentic stories of the community."

Tapping into that millennial nostalgia has become the way Miller and many other creators with similar throwback content pay their bills. And brands know that partnering with such creators, who have specifically built their followings around nostalgia content, can help them get more exposure from a desired demographic. It’s no surprise that nostalgia content has become so popular — as the age-old saying goes, everything old becomes new again. Nostalgia content feels authentic and plays to shared experiences, which helps it perform well with Gen Z and millennials alike, Karwowski said. In one video, Miller collaborated with the singer and 2000s heartthrob Jesse McCartney to promote his U.S. tour.

☆ Many Gen Zers don’t use Google. Here’s why they prefer to search on TikTok and Instagram.
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-19 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Kahlan-Rosenblatt.Jpg | Kalhan Rosenblatt | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

When asked why they don't use Google as much, the Gen Zers interviewed by NBC News had a simple answer: They prefer visual platforms. "Our goal with Search is to provide people the most relevant and useful information available," according to the post. "People have more ways to search for information than ever before—and increasingly this is happening outside the context of only a search engine." According to Raghavan, Google is testing some newer features. If Google doesn't evolve, some believe TikTok will ultimately surpass it as the top search tool.

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