#AlexMurdaugh: The jury found Alex Murdaugh guilty of double murder yesterday. Twitter users are sharing their thoughts on the trial that has been heavily covered by the media.
What brands should know: This is the conclusion to a case that has gripped the nation's attention for almost two years. This is not a brand-safe opportunity to chime in on.
#Nicki / #RedRubyDaSleeze - Nicki Minaj's newest single “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” has only been out for 7+ hours and already occupies the #1 and #3 positions on the U.S. iTunes charts! The Barbz and fans alike are showing love to the artist and her newest single, calling it their "new anthem" and telling fans to support it.
How brands can jump in: Is your brand a part of The Barbz? Allude to the new song but be mindful to not call it out by name. If you chose to engage, focus on the fans rather than Nicki (the rapper continues to be a controversial figure).
tired or wired?
What it is: In this trend, Twitter users are following this format for two statements or ideas, one being "tired" and another being the "wired" version. Tired statements can be basic, lacking cultural significance, or flat-out boring, and the wired version can be a new, fun, and fresh take.
How brands can jump in: What is the basic and tired version of your brand? This is the perfect opportunity to shed light on the obvious upgrade. This humourous trend can shed insight into how your brand is the newer or better version of something consumers are already using/doing!
Examples: 1, 2, 3
Urgency level: ⚡️This evergreen trend is wired rn⚡️ (hop in now or save it for later :))
New Singles:
"Red Ruby Da Sleeze" - Nicki Minaj
"Since I Have A Lover" - 6LACK
"El Merengue" - Marshmello, Manuel Turizo
"Heaven Surrounds Us Like a Hood" - Yves Tumor
"To Love" - Suki Waterhouse
"Here We Go Again" - Oliver Tree, David Guetta
New Albums:
Red Moon In Venus - Kali Uchis
It's Never Fair, Always True - JAWNY
3 Feet High and Rising - De La Soul
Pineapple Sunrise - Beach Weather
Rolling Stone covered the "production hell" for the upcoming Sam Levinson series, "The Idol". The Weeknd clapped back with this video calling Rolling Stone, "irrelevant".
See SZA's motivational acceptance speech for Billboard's Woman of the Year for 2023.
It's a record-breaking year for Asian and Asian American nominees at the Oscars, from being underrepresented for decades!
Wondering what's going on with student loan forgiveness? Here's the latest information on the possible outcomes.
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