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Nineteen-year-old Aliyah Bah, popularly known as Aliyah’s Interlude (@aliyahsinterlude1), is the creator of the alt-clothing TikTok trend known as Aliyah Core. In 2022, the trend exploded in popularity, with #aliyahcore garnering over 91.4 million views. Bah, who amassed over 2 million followers on TikTok since starting in 2020, told Passionfruit about how she sparked a cultural sensation and built an online community uplifting Black alternative fashion.

Noah Baumbach’s latest film, White Noise, arrived on Netflix at the end of December, without much fanfare. Despite a strong fall film festival run, it received mixed reviews from critics; it peaked at no. 4 on Netflix’s self-reported Global Top 10 list, where other recent releases like Glass Onion, The Pale Blue Eye, and Road Dahl’s Matilda the Musical had higher numbers; and it was completely shut out of the 2023 Academy Awards.

Chick-fil-A is known for serving one thing that people love: chicken. Whether it's breaded in the brand's beloved seasoning, or grilled and paired with its variety of sauces, folks typically visit the chain to dine on poultry.

“Workplace TikTok” is an ever-growing genre, with everyday professionals sharing day-in-the-lives and career-specific tips. As the promise of high-paying brand deals and creator fund payouts grows, more and more are making TikTok their bonafide side hustle. The treasure trove expands for independent businesses, as TikTok rises to become a top search engine and one of the largest social media platforms for consumer spending. If you want to gain clients or customers, TikTok is your best bet. 

Gigi Sohn, President Joe Biden’s pick to fill a long-vacant seat on the Federal Communications Commission, said in a hearing that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) can still rule on net neutrality despite a recent, potentially major Supreme Court hurdle.

If you've ever wondered how well you've been received by your Uber drivers, now is your chance to find out. In a now-viral video, TikTok user Emma (@emmatainment) revealed how customers can use the app to see the ratings they've received from drivers.

The Valentine’s Day astrological forecast is a toss-up this year. On the one hand, Venus will merge with Neptune, casting a dreamy, rose-colored love bubble to get lost in with your boo. On the other hand, the sun will conjoin Saturn, laying down not-so-subtle reminders to get your shit together when it comes to decisions in life and love.

Spotify Wrapped has become an integral part of the year for people who spend a lot of time listening to music. Other sites have come up with similar roundups for the year: Letterboxd tells you how much time you spent watching movies, TV Time blasts you for all series you’ve binged, and Goodreads, of course, clocks your books. 

Republican lawmakers pushed back against Gigi Sohn on Tuesday by bombarding the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) nominee with a barrage of criticisms that even included made-up tweets.

Grieving is a natural part of loss, and getting laid off from one’s job is no exception to the grieving process. 

This review is spoiler-free.

Marvel needs to shape up and make a real comedy, because this self-deprecating quip situation is outta control. In the awkwardly-titled Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Ant-Man is a goofball who repeatedly draws attention to the weirdness of his life as one of the less-impressive Avengers. The tone is unserious without being particularly funny, making it hard to either embrace as light entertainment, or engage with Quantumania's greater purpose: Introducing... Читать дальше...

Last night—in a reoccurring American nightmare—a gunman on Michigan State University's (MSU) campus shot multiple people before fatally killing himself. Three victims died and five were critically wounded. This morning, authorities identified the shooter as 43-year-old Anthony McRae.

A DoorDash driver’s decision to give a customer’s food away after they didn’t tip is receiving mixed reactions online.

TikTok users are rushing to raise awareness of the recent Ohio train derailment over concerns that the corporate media is failing to provide proper coverage of a scandal of such magnitude.

A user on TikTok has sparked discussion after sharing how much she made in tips on her first day on the job at Waffle House.

A mother's lesson to her son about tipping at a restaurant has resonated with viewers, who are praising her for teaching him an important lesson about dining out.

Even though inflation has slowed, its lingering effects are hitting everyone. From higher prices at the grocery store to wages not keeping up with rising costs, it seems there’s no area that’s immune from this incredible and sudden shift in prices.

Bored Ape Yacht Club founder Wylie Aronow announced he was leaving the company due to health concerns on Friday, penning a lengthy Substack post where he also addressed the allegations of neo-Nazi and racist imagery levied at the company.

While many conversations about the economy are dominated by the topic of inflation, few are discussing “shrinkflation”—the idea that people are now paying the same price or more for less product.

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Conspiracy theorists have become convinced that Vice President Kamala Harris may actually be a fish.

Seriously.

Footage of Harris attending President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on Wednesday is being shared across social media and described as suspicious by far-right users.

In a tweet with more than 1.7 million views and over 5,000 shares, a seeminglyinnocuous clipof Harris was highlighted as proof that something mysterious was afoot.

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An Airbnb host shows the aftermath of an unruly guest trashing their unit in a now-viral TikTok, documenting the clean-up process. However, some viewers suspect that the disaster may have been staged.

A woman claims that a stranger was able to steal her Ulta pick-up order after claiming to be her mother in a now-viral TikTok, blasting the workers for unhelpful and rude behavior.

A Little Caesars customer shared how the pizza chain's pizza is now more expensive than its competitor, Domino's.

A server sparked a viral TikTok debate about whether tipping is mandatory after stating she gets "revenge" against certain customers by tossing away any personal effects they may leave behind.

A McDonald’s customer called the store she went to after she allegedly received raw burger patties and very salty fries.