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Twitch streamer Hasan Piker says he was questioned by U.S. Customs at airport
Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said “claims that his political beliefs triggered the inspection are baseless.”
Ye song glorifying Hitler gets millions of views on X while other platforms struggle to remove it
Spotify, SoundCloud and other platforms have pulled the song, but its spread underscores the challenges tech platforms face in removing content that violate their policies.
Some podcasters fear Spotify's new play count will crowd out smaller shows
The platform addressed the criticism on Friday, writing in a social media post that it "appreciate[s] the honest discussion" surrounding its new feature, Plays. 
TikToker Kayla Malec receives outpouring of support after announcing result of domestic assault case
The influencer has been praised by her 16.6 million followers for her honest, emotional videos.
Netflix gives its home screen a makeover
Subscribers will begin seeing the new layout in the coming weeks.
Novelist Percival Everett and playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins among Pulitzer winners in the arts
Four winners in the arts categories were titles that explore the role of race in U.S. history and culture. 
See the red carpet looks from the 2025 Met Gala
Celebrities are flocking to the Met Gala to celebrate “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” which explores the sartorial influence of Black Dandyism.
Met Gala 2025 red carpet highlights: Kim Kardashian, Zendaya, Keke Palmer, Rihanna attend fashion's biggest night
This year's theme was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," which put the spotlight on Black dandyism. 
Jon Voight met with Trump before president proposed tariffs on foreign film productions
Voight, whom Trump tapped as one of three special ambassadors to the film industry, said the president “will help us make Hollywood great again.”
Met Gala makes history with exclusive focus on Black men's fashion
Black dandyism — style, attitude and creativity — will be on full display on fashion’s big night.
How to watch the 2025 Met Gala's legendary red carpet
The annual event, which ushers in the spring exhibit for the Costume Institute at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, is known as fashion’s biggest night.
