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☆ Reddit's bet on AI is starting to pay off
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Huileng Tan | Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The company saw a 68% revenue increase and a 47% rise in daily active visitors in Q3. Reddit's third-quarter revenue soared 68% to $348.4 million from a year ago, comfortably beating analysts' expectations of $312.8 million. This positive net increase was consistent with its second-quarter results, during which the platform saw a 51% increase in daily active users globally. Elon Musk's X reported 1.6% growth in daily active users in 2024's second quarter, per the FT. The daily active users on all of Meta's platforms combined, which include Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, increased by 7%, according to its second-quarter earnings report.

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Learn moreThe American Music Awards, or AMAs, are back to celebrate their 50th anniversary. We'll show you everything you need to know about where to watch the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special, including what channel it airs on and how to live stream it without cable. Where to watch the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in the USThe American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special will air on CBS on Sunday, October 6, at 8 p.m. Check price at FuboHow to watch the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special from anywhereEven if you're traveling away from home, you can still catch the anniversary special with your subscriptions by using a VPN (virtual private network). Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one.

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☆ There's a reason Diddy's famous friends have stayed silent amid his arrest. PR experts say it's the best strategy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

But Diddy's empire began to crumble when Ventura sued Combs last year, accusing him of rape and abuse. Last week, Combs was arrested and indicted on racketeering and sex trafficking charges by federal prosecutors in Manhattan. AdvertisementSean "Diddy" Combs depicted in a courtroom sketch from September 17, 2024. Jane Rosenberg/ReutersAs discussions and theories have swirled around Combs' felony counts, his famous friends, colleagues, and labelmates have also become sources of speculation. However, according to Evan Nierman, CEO of the crisis PR firm Red Banyan , that silence is almost certainly strategic.

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☆ Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Meta, Tesla, Reddit, Amazon, Wingstop, Arm, Dollar General, Carvana, Qualcomm, SoFi & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Bank of America reiterates Arm as buy Bank of America said it's sticking with the stock following earnings on Wednesday. Robinson to overweight from neutral JPMorgan upgraded the shipping company following its earnings. Barclays reiterates Meta as overweight Barclays says it's sticking with the Instagram parent following earnings on Wednesday. " Bernstein reiterates Qualcomm as outperform Bernstein says it's sticking with Qualcomm following earnings on Wednesday. Citi reiterates SoFi as buy Citi said it's getting more bullish on the stock following a series of investor meetings.

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☆ A complete timeline of Karlie Kloss and Taylor Swift's friendship
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Claudia Willen | Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +40 min

Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss became inseparable after meeting at the 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. AdvertisementThe friendship of Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss dates back to 2013, when the musician and the supermodel met backstage at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. AdvertisementApril 2014: Kloss and Swift are spotted together in New York CityTaylor Swift and Karlie Kloss often spent time together in New York City. November 23, 2014: Swift brings Kloss as her date to the American Music AwardsTaylor Swift and Karlie Kloss at the 2014 AMAs. July 11, 2015: Kloss appears at another of Swift's concerts in New JerseyTaylor Swift's friends went to her concert in New Jersey.

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☆ Every detail and reference you might have missed on Ariana Grande's new album 'Eternal Sunshine'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

"Ordinary Things" was always meant to be the album's final song. Kevin Mazur/AMA2016/WireImage"I knew 'Ordinary Things' was the end of the album," Grande told Lowe. "But I wonder, how I can put that button on it and have it land emotionally the way that I feel it can? Grande found the answer in the middle of a 40-minute voice recording of her grandmother, Marjorie Grande, whom she calls "Nonna." Grande and Nonna are both credited as lyricists, while Grande is also credited as a coproducer alongside Martin, Luka Kloser, and Nick Lee.

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☆ What to know about Bryan Spears, the older brother of Britney Spears, and his relationship with the pop star
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Esme Mazzeo | Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementWhen did Bryan Spears work for Britney Spears? Britney Spears with her father Jamie (left), brother Bryan, and mother Lynne at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas in 2006. Did Bryan Spears make money off of Britney Spears' conservatorship? Britney Spears and Bryan Spears. What is Britney Spears' relationship with her brother Bryan like today?

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☆ My corporate job and big-city life made me feel anxious and drained, so I left it all behind to move to a remote cottage in the woods
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Aimee Pearcy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Taylor Yates, 27, felt drained and burned out from living in a city and being surrounded by people. In 2021, she and her boyfriend decided to move to live in a rural cottage in the woods. I'm a very sensitive person, and constantly being surrounded by so many people and activities sapped my energy and made me feel exhausted. I was drained living in a city, and I felt like I always had to be doing something or I was missing out. I'd rather have the life I have now, and the ability to visit the city when I want to.

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LOS ANGELES, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Singer-songwriter and actor Dove Cameron is breaking away from her Disney star persona and putting a new version of herself out there with “Alchemical: Volume 1,” the first part in her debut studio album. “Alchemical: Volume 1,” which has eight songs, including "Sand," will be released on Dec. 1. Dove Cameron attends the CFDA Fashion Awards in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 6, 2023. Looking back, her Disney brand, as well as other personas in her career, felt “unhealthy” for her, she said. Cameron said she now wants to evolve into whatever version of herself feels right.

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☆ Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber’s donut run embodies their wildly different styles
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Opposites are said to attract, but the poles between Hailey and Justin Bieber couldn’t be further apart — at least sartorially. Was Hailey off to a sophisticated dinner and drinks, while Justin had just nipped out for a packet of M&Ms and some laundry detergent? Hailey, on the other hand, has worked to market herself as a modern-day It Girl, a title which unsurprisingly demands a captivating wardrobe. Justin and Hailey’s clashing ensembles sparked a thorny discussion on the semiotics of dressing as a pair. Had Justin committed to a pair of slacks or a button-down, his partner could have had her moment with no distractions.

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☆ Beyond Kyoto: Japan recommends 11 lesser-known spots to visit
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( Rob Goss | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Japan wants travelers to go beyond the country's iconic tourist sites — and consider spending their yen in lesser-known locations. CNBC Travel takes a look at what each of the 11 spots has to offer travelers — whether or not they're wealthy. Koichi Kamoshida | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesIse-shima is arguably the "model destination" most ready to welcome the JTA's wealthy targets. Kagoshima, Aso and UnzenThe island of Kyushu in western Japan feature everything from active volcanoes to glimpses of samurai culture. Okinawa and AmamiIn 2021, Amami-Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, the northern part of Okinawa's main island, and Iriomote Island were given joint UNESCO Natural World Heritage status for their biodiversity and endemic wildlife.

☆ How to get a boost on Instagram? Post 6 stories a day and use its in-app tools, says an influencer who meets regularly with the company. Here's her other advice.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-24 | by ( Nhari Djan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Some of her tips include posting six Instagram stories a day and posting to the grid once a day. Instagram is pushing content made using its own in-app tools and features, according to a creator who got a rundown from the company. Marietta said the Instagram partner manager she spoke with explained that Instagram is working on its editing tools. Instagram also wants creators to use its other in-app features, including its trending audio instead of "outside music," per Marietta. While nine hashtags on a post used to be ideal, Instagram now suggests three to five hashtags, Marietta said.

☆ An Instagram influencer shares her 4 key takeaways from private meetings with the company, including that using in-app tools will get you a boost over using others like ByteDance's CapCut
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-16 | by ( Nhari Djan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Some of her tips include posting six Instagram stories a day and posting to the grid once a day. Influencer Amy Marietta shared this in a TikTok post describing her takeaways from a meeting she had with Instagram earlier this week. (In her original TikTok, Marietta said the new guidance was once a day, but she corrected herself in a follow-up video.) Although Instagram typically pays creators more than TikTok, Marietta said creators may still choose to put their effort into other platforms. "I don't think people are going to stop spending as much time on TikTok and go focus on Instagram," Marietta said.

☆ Taylor Swift dominates at American Music Awards as Colorado Springs shooting victims honored
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Superstar singer and songwriter Taylor Swift won all six trophies she was contending for on Sunday at the American Music Awards, including the night’s top prize: artist of the year. The new AMA accolades lifted Swift’s lifetime total to 40, breaking her own record for most wins at the world’s largest fan-voted awards ceremony. “I have the fans to thank essentially for my happiness,” Swift said to a cheering crowd at the ceremony in Los Angeles. Colorado Springs shooting victims honoredDove Cameron, a former Disney Channel actress who reached the Billboard charts this year with the pop single “Boyfriend,” was named best new artist. Comedian and host Wayne Brady also paid tribute to the victims and their families, saying: "We have to stop this senseless and terrible gun violence."

☆ American Music Awards has chosen a host for the 2022 show
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

CNN —The 2022 American Music Awards’ (AMAs) has found a host. Dick Clark productions and ABC have announced that Wayne Brady will host the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Nov. 20. Brady, currently a “Dancing with the Stars” contestant, said of the gig: “I’m ecstatic and honored to host this year’s AMAs. As a musician and music lover, it’s amazing to be part of a night where music fans make their voices heard! The AMAs celebrate top achievements in music.

☆ Cunoaște participantele din cadrul programului XY Pre-Accelerator: Women Entrepreneurship
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-03 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +5 min

Prep cook reprezintă o platformă care oferă posibilitatea de a contacta bucătari, care să vină să gătească pentru tine. Startup-ul este destinat dezvoltării cursurilor electronice de la idee la configurare pe platformă și prestarea acestora pentru beneficiari. Platformă va oferi cursuri în domeniul financiar pentru tineri de 20-35 de ani. Studio Farmece este un spațiu de creație și sensibilizare la folclorul moldovenesc, atât a străinilor, cât și a locuitorilor țării. Toate actualizările despre program și participante pot fi găsite aici.

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