Author: Stephen Malip

As the countdown begins for the end of Joe Rogan’s exclusive contract with Spotify, potential new homes for the controversial but popular podcast The Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) begin to emerge. One platform standing ready to welcome Rogan with open arms is Rumble, a growing social platform. Rumble’s CEO, Chris Pavlovski, in an interview with Dexerto, has expressed his desire to bring the UFC commentator on board. The Spotify Saga: Joe Rogan’s Current Home Spotify, the leading audio streaming platform, secured Rogan in a reportedly lucrative contract, estimated at $200 million. This deal exclusively brought the JRE onto Spotify’s platform.…

TikTok’s latest trend, the ‘Bariatric cruise’ drama, has captivated the platform’s users, prompting them to delve into the series of events that sparked a heated controversy during a bariatric cruise trip. Here’s an account of the unfolding drama. The Allegations Against the Bariatric Cruise Bariatric surgery, performed for weight loss, has resulted in a community of patients eager to share their experiences. This has given birth to the concept of a ‘bariatric cruise’ – an organized vacation exclusively for patients who have undergone this surgery. The drama began when TikToker @thebrownmamimelts, real name Alicia, who claimed to be an employee…

Privacy has become a pivotal concern for many social media users in an age of digital connectivity. On Snapchat, a feature called Snap Maps allows users to see their friends’ locations on a map. While this feature has its merits, not every user is comfortable sharing their location. Fortunately, turning off this feature is quite straightforward. Snapchat’s Snap Maps: A Tool for Location Sharing Snapchat, a social media app that boasts millions of active users every day, offers a variety of features, from sharing pictures, messages, and stories with friends to viewing a wide range of content. One such feature…

The Twitch star, Imane ‘Pokimane’ Anys, renowned for her vibrant online persona and compelling streams, consistently manages to keep fans guessing about her love life. Despite persistent speculation and inquiries about her relationship status, Pokimane prefers to remain discreet about her personal affairs. Pokimane: Twitch’s Most Followed Female Streamer With millions of followers across Twitch and various social media platforms, Pokimane is the platform’s most followed female streamer. Naturally, her extensive fan base piques curiosity about her personal life, leading to rampant speculation and the concoction of numerous dating rumors. Regardless, Pokimane’s response has consistently been neither to confirm nor…

Kick, the new Stake-backed streaming platform challenging Twitch’s dominance, has pledged to maintain their attractive 95/5 sub revenue split. This decision has been articulated by Kick CEO Eddie Craven, despite some concerns about its long-term sustainability. Rising to Challenge Twitch’s Supremacy Over recent months, Kick has gained considerable attention in the streaming world as a fresh competitor to Twitch. Its appeal to streamers, in part, rests on an impressive remuneration package – a noteworthy example being the $100m non-exclusive deal signed with xQc. Twitch, on the other hand, offers streamers a 50/50 split on sub revenue, with some streamers receiving…

Amouranth, one of Twitch’s biggest stars, has certainly understood this, experimenting with various streaming ‘metas’ – from hot tub streams to ASMR to the bizarre practice of selling fart jars. However, it’s her sleep streams that seem to have brought the most financial success with minimal effort involved. Unconventional Streams Yield Unconventional Earnings Sleep streams, as the name suggests, involve the streamer broadcasting themselves sleeping. Amouranth’s viewers watch and often attempt to troll her during her sleep streams, with the streamer admitting it’s likely a voyeuristic fascination for many. Male streamers find such streams lucrative because viewers often donate in…

YouTube Gaming has recently introduced a feature that allows streamers and viewers to gift memberships on the platform. The new capability, announced by Rachell ‘Valkyrae’ Hofstetter in May 2022, has been a notable absence from the video-sharing platform. Now, streamers and viewers can reward their followers with channel memberships, giving them access to exclusive content, and helping grow their subscriber base. Here’s a comprehensive look at this exciting development, including a detailed guide on how to send and receive gifted memberships. What Does Membership Gifting Entail? The membership gifting feature allows YouTubers to offer channel memberships to their viewers. In…

Snapchat, renowned for its temporary content sharing, has consistently held the interest of millions of global users since its launch in 2011. Alongside the unique features of the platform are an array of acronyms and slang terms. These can often bewilder infrequent users or newcomers to the app. One such term, which has generated some confusion, is ‘NTY’. If this acronym has left you scratching your head, fear not. We’re here to clarify what it signifies. The Meaning of ‘NTY’ on Snapchat On Snapchat, ‘NTY’ is typically an abbreviation for ‘No, Thank You.’ The phrase offers users a succinct and…

Snapchat, one of the most popular social media platforms, is witnessing a ripple of speculation amongst its users over a subtle change in notification language. Some users have been noticing that notifications now read ‘sent you a snap,’ replacing the previously used ‘sent a snap.’ Many are wondering if this slight difference in phrasing holds any significance. ‘Sent You a Snap’: An Enigma In 2023, Snapchat began rolling out this change in notification language, leading some users to suspect a hidden implication. The old phrase, ‘sent a snap,’ suddenly gave way to ‘sent you a snap,’ raising questions about potential…

In a recent revelation, the CEO of the gaming platform Kick disclosed ongoing discussions with popular streamer Dr Disrespect, further intensifying speculation around the influencer’s next move. As the gaming world anxiously awaits, the news comes after Dr Disrespect publicly declared his terms for joining Kick. Kick’s Upcoming Signings Include Dr Disrespect? Esports journalist Jake Lucky got the opportunity to discuss Kick’s plans with the platform’s CEO, who hinted at numerous upcoming signings. In this pool of potential recruits, one name stood out – Dr Disrespect. The CEO confirmed that his team is actively in talks with the former Call…