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Jacob Elordi, 28, says he has ‘no relationship’ with social media

Jacob Elordi, 28, is everywhere right now — he’s just not on social media.From “Euphoria” to “Saltburn” and “Priscilla,” to Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” last year and “Wuthering Heights,” released last week, Elordi has cemented his place as one of Hollywood’s most in-demand young actors.But in an interview with CBS…

Elon Musk and VC Founder Vinod Khosla Trade Barbs on Social Media

Elon Musk is going scorched-earth with Vinod Khosla after the billionaire VC founder accused the Tesla CEO of promoting racism and made an open call to Musk’s employees to quit.On Monday evening, Khosla said on X that Musk frames racism as a “great and desirable paradigm,” responding to a September…

Brands That Skimp on Social Media Marketing Do so at Their Own Peril

Brands that cheap out on social media marketing risk losing out on sales.About a quarter of revenue on US retail sites during the holiday season was driven by either clicks from social media posts or affiliate marketing links via influencers, publishers, or other partners, according to an Adobe analysis of…

Guggenheim Heir Raises  Million to Back Media and Creator Startups

A new $50 million fund is targeting media, entertainment, and creator economy startups, tapping into Hollywood networks and the UAE’s growing appetite for cultural investment.US investment firm Guggenheim Brothers Media is launching the fund with backing from Abu Dhabi-based Ethmar International Holding.The firm is led by Dillon Lawson-Johnston and Criswell…

Best Social Media Apps to Try That Aren’t TikTok or Instagram

Dating apps, AI social networks, drama-clad “tea” apps — you name it, I’ve downloaded it.In 2025, I tested out dozens of apps on my phone while reporting on social media for Business Insider.Like many other internet dwellers, a majority of my time was spent on apps like TikTok, Instagram, and…