Platforms like YouTube and TikTok have catalysed the careers of artists for decades, but the impending ban on social media for UK teens could change everything
Jul 08, 2026
Young people are loading up on fibre, with chia seed hacks and ‘poopy snack plates’ taking over TikTok FYPs. Could the trend genuinely boost gut health – or is this just another viral wellness fad?
Jun 26, 2026
Pimple popping videos can bring ‘skin positivity’ influencers millions of followers and a steady stream of income – but what happens when their skin clears up?
Jun 24, 2026
Patrick Ta has been accused of copying Ngozi Esther Edeme’s viral blush application technique. But while products and names can be clearly trademarked, establishing ownership of a methodology is less straightforward
Jun 19, 2026
A viral new philosophy is encouraging young women to find their ‘twin animal’, reject beauty hierarchies and embrace their inner bimbo
Jun 12, 2026
Love bombing has exploded in popularity in dating discourse in recent years – but the pace of modern friendship has accelerated dramatically, making a culture ripe for friend bombing, too
May 20, 2026
From public Letterboxd accounts to Perfectly Imperfect’s ‘A Taste of Taste’ series, many leading cultural figures are sharing their recommendations across film, fashion, literature and more— and audiences are lapping it up
May 19, 2026
From Western wear to East Coast prep, young people are sporting the star-spangled banner, eating in diners and taking part in an all-Americana resurgence – but in a ‘progressive way’
May 14, 2026
Billie Eilish’s take on meat eaters not being animal lovers has divided the internet and sparked a conversation on meat, classism and racism – young vegans and non-vegans alike weigh in
May 12, 2026
Many of us struggle with constant, intrusive thoughts about food – and little wonder, given the deluge of food-related content on social media
May 01, 2026
We speak to the comedian-turned-actor about making skits online, cold DMing and following in the footsteps of transgressive women
Apr 14, 2026
A new wave of TikTok content is glamourising financial dependence on men – and it’s setting feminism back decades
Mar 25, 2026
Many of us feel burnt out and overwhelmed by our always-on culture. Maybe the cure is making space for more fun
Mar 24, 2026
Many young women are baffled by the inane TikToks their male partners find funny. Here, we unpack the politics of the ‘humour gap’
Mar 13, 2026
In honour of her first Dazed cover, we trace the musicians’ digital footprint
Mar 04, 2026
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