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In this week's episode, we explore the rise of the "clean girl" aesthetic that's recently taken off on TikTok. We discuss the trend's origin and look at the similarities between "clean girl" and other aspirational wellness and beauty trends like "that girl" "main character energy" and "off duty model". We dive into the trend's racist, classist, and elitist roots and look at how the nature of TikTok as a platform has contributed to how toxic the "clean girl" aesthetic has become.

Viral news recap:

Harry Styles announces launch of beauty brand ‘Pleasing’

Ariana Grande faces criticism for plagiarising the packaging design of r.e.m beauty

Taylor Swift releases re-recording of Red

Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan - 2000s queens making a comeback

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https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/15/arts/music/taylor-swift-all-too-well.html 

https://centennialbeauty.com/harry-styles-beauty-brand/

https://centennialbeauty.com/britney-spears-conservatorship-explained/ 

https://www.thecut.com/2021/11/tiktok-clean-look-beauty-trend.html 

https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/2021/07/10551994/tiktok-obsession-with-that-girl 

https://sorjomagazine.com/naturally-elitist-why-the-no-make-up-movement-isnt-activism/ 

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/naomi-cooper/why-we-need-to-stop-telli_b_11872566.html

https://www.racked.com/2018/4/12/17169846/bad-skin-classist

https://www.preview.ph/beauty/clean-girl-look-tiktok-trend-a2141-20211027

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2019/01/skin-care-secret-wealth/579337/

In this week's episode, we dive into the Astroworld tragedy. We look at the culture Travis Scott has fostered amongst his fanbase, the violent history of his concerts, and how he exploits his parasocial relationship with fans for hype. We explore the backlash around Kylie Jenner and her response to what happened and aim to answer the question: Who is to blame? Can celebrities control their stans/fanbase and should they be held responsible for when things go wrong? Will Travis recover from this? What PR strategies do we foresee? And what changes to celebrity and influencer culture need to be made to protect fans?

Viral news recap:

Drama channel Here for the Tea tragically passes away

Tati Beauty closes

YouTube to hide dislike button

Jaclyn Hill faces botched launch of jewelry line

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https://centennialbeauty.com/tati-beauty-closed-why-lawsuit/

https://centennialbeauty.com/youtube-hide-dislike-button/

https://centennialbeauty.com/jaclyn-hill-launches-online-market-place-iminit-ahead-of-new-brand-jaclyn-roxanne-launch/

​​https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/For-37-minutes-after-officials-declared-a-mass-16598473.php

https://slate.com/culture/2021/11/travis-scott-astroworld-concert-therapy.html

https://www.garbageday.email/ 

In this week's episode, we dive into the saga of RFLCT by Valkyrae— the skincare brand developed by YouTube's biggest female streamer that was forced to shut down before it even launched. We explore the backlash surrounding the brand's claims that the products offered blue light protection and aim to answer the question: Why did the gaming community respond so severely to these claims when beauty brands have been formulating products with blue light protection for years? And could blue light skincare really be a scam?

Viral news recap:

Kim Kardashian & Pete Davidson

Gigi Hadid, Zayn Malik & Yolanda Hadid breakdown

Meta (previously Facebook) is recruiting TikTok stars to promote the metaverse

Madelyn Cline & Chase Stokes split

Britney Spears blames her mother for conservatorship

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2021/10/22/valkyrae-youtube-rflct-blue-light-skin-controversy/

https://www.beiersdorf.com/newsroom/press-releases/all-press-releases/2021/05/04-cell-phone-screens-do-not-damage-skin

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6280109/ 

In this week's episode, we explore the concept of "fictional" influencers, particularly in relation to TikTok. We look at the pros and cons of a corporation creating and producing fictional online personalities in an effort to gain a following, while aiming to answer the question: Is this the future of social media influencing? And if so, is it ethical?

Viral news recap:

Australia introduces draft "Online Privacy Bill"

Faze Clan becomes first esports organisation to go public

Tana Mongeau and Chris Niles have split 

Addison Rae launching perfume

Bryce Hall and Corinna Kopf feud on Twitter

Shane Dawson's return is not going well

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https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22734620/fictional-influencers-fourfront-fake-tiktokers 

https://zeefeed.com.au/facebook-papers-summary-australia/ 

https://www.zdnet.com/article/australian-online-privacy-bill-to-make-social-media-age-verification-mandatory-for-tech-giants-reddit-zoom-gaming-platforms/

https://centennialbeauty.com/addison-rae-fragrance/

https://centennialbeauty.com/tana-mongeau-chris-miles-breakup-why/

https://centennialbeauty.com/billie-eilish-to-launch-first-fragrance-eilish/ 

In this week's episode, we deep dive into all things Kravis. We explore their relationship timeline and how it coincides with the final season of KUWTK. We look at why the world is so obsessed with Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's relationship and share our opinions on how we feel about the commentary and memes around Scott Disick's feelings on the proposal.

*Lauren's microphone was acting up a bit, we're sorry for the sound quality*

Viral news recap:

Harry Styles allegedly joining Marvel Universe

Netflix - Dave Chapelle saga

Ace family mansion allegedly repossessed to pay back $9.3 million in debt 

Gabbie Hanna updates

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https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-260-kourtney-travis-engaged/id1409801789?i=1000538976174

https://centennialbeauty.com/the-ace-family-house-alleged-foreclosure-auction-debt/

https://twitter.com/i/events/1450784993723109377

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-10-19/harry-styles-mcu-eternals-premiere 

In this week's episode, we interview the iconic Selling Sunset star, Christine Quinn! We chat with Christine about filming her milestone moments for reality TV, how she feels about being painted as the villain on Selling Sunset, her quirky beauty tips, and what makes her new makeup collection with Ciaté totally unique.

Interview starts at 34:33

Shop Christine's collection here: https://www.ciatelondon.com/collections/christine-quinn-collection 

Viral news recap:

Kim Kardashian on SNL

Diplo responds to sexual assault allegations amid an ongoing investigation into his conduct over the years

Twitch faces another hack

Jesy Nelson, Little Mix & the blackfishing saga: a full breakdown

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https://centennialbeauty.com/jesy-nelson-allegedly-blocks-little-mix-amid-blackfishing-accusations/ 

https://www.thecut.com/2021/10/the-former-vogue-editor-known-for-her-stripes.html

https://esports-news.co.uk/2021/10/13/twitch-hack-one-week-on-effect-leak-have-viewers-streamers-twitch-future/

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/oct/12/jesy-nelson-boyz-video-blackfishing-race-black-culture

In this week's episode, we analyse why the entire internet became so obsessed with TikTok's #CouchGuy and how these viral moments affect the people involved.

Viral news recap:

Bretman Rock makes history as Playboy's first openly gay male cover model

Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp go down

Facebook "whistleblower" recap

Ozy Media saga update

Twitch faces data breach, exposing streamers' pay

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https://centennialbeauty.com/why-obsessed-tiktok-couch-guy/ 

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/05/technology/facebook-whistle-blower-hearing.html 

https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/2021/09/10615723/viral-tiktok-cheating-boyfriend 

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-hive/id1232383877?i=1000537217246 

https://centennialbeauty.com/bretman-rock-playboy/ 

This week break down a huge week online. From the latest with the Vlog Squad & allegations against Durte Dom to Britney Spears, Instagram Kids being put on hold and YouTube's anti-vaxx policy. 

Viral news recap:

Durte Dom addresses sexual assault allegations against him from March

Natalie Mariduena exposed in alleged leaked text messages calling Durte Dom victims "whores"

Jamie Spears removed as Britney Spears' conservator

Angelina Jolie and The Weeknd are rumoured to be dating

Ozy Media exposed by The New York Times, explained

Shane Dawson scheduled to make his return to YouTube this Friday in collab with Jeffree Star

Instagram Kids put "on hold"

YouTube bans anti-vaxx content

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https://centennialbeauty.com/vlog-squad-member-durte-dom-accused-of-rape-by-woman-featured-in-2018-vlog/

https://centennialbeauty.com/natalie-mariduena-alleged-text-messages-cassandra-durte-dom-victims/

https://centennialbeauty.com/youtube-anti-vaccine-content-ban/

https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-pauses-instagram-kids-project-11632744879   

In this week's episode, we explore Trisha Paytas' latest cancellation and why it feels different from the countless other times they have been "cancelled." We look at the role Frenemies played in redeeming Trisha's image and how that redemption arc has made this latest scandal worse, while also questioning the role digital culture reporting (like our brand!) has played in amplifying problematic figures like Trisha. We end with our thoughts on if Trisha can actually ever be cancelled, or if Trisha really is "uncancellable".

Viral news recap:

Emmys recap

Gabby Petito & TikTok sleuthing

Lil Nas X releases Montero

Alissa Violet is suing FaZe Clan

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https://centennialbeauty.com/alissa-violet-sues-faze-clan-why/

https://centennialbeauty.com/how-true-crime-tiktok-played-a-questionable-role-in-the-gabby-petito-case/

https://centennialbeauty.com/lil-nas-x-montero-release-billboards/

https://centennialbeauty.com/the-dark-side-of-trisha-paytas-youtube-series-mysterious-exposed/ 

https://www.insider.com/trisha-paytas-mysterious-controversy-riney-videos-youtube-drama-tiktok-moses-2021-9

https://www.instagram.com/p/CUGeT4WDlvG/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRdAJKtB0Ec&ab_channel=TrishaPaytas

https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2021/09/michaela-coel-emmys-2021/620130/ 

https://centennialbeauty.com/lil-nas-x-montero-release-billboards/ 

https://www.thecut.com/2021/09/book-excerpt-the-right-to-sex-by-amia-srinivasan.html 

https://www.thecut.com/article/false-rape-accusations.html

In this week's episode, we deep dive into the exploitative world of family vlogging. We look at the history of family vlogging and explore the legal, ethical, and moral implications for the children involved in this type of content. We also dive into several case studies of family vloggers that have taken it too far including DaddyOFive, The ACE Family, The LaBrants & Myka Stauffer and finish by considering some solutions to these problems.

Viral news recap:

Texas abortion ban update

Met Gala 2021

The D'Amelio Show

Trisha Paytas and Ethan Klein are fighting...again

Mommy vlogger Jordan Cheyenne faces backlash for turning son's trauma into thumbnail clickbait

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https://centennialbeauty.com/mommy-vlogger-jordan-cheyenne-thumbnail-son-crying-backlash/

https://centennialbeauty.com/met-gala-2021-best-looks-emma-chamberlain-lil-nas-x-addison-rae/

https://centennialbeauty.com/the-dark-side-of-trisha-paytas-youtube-series-mysterious-exposed/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMJGN_RNG78&t=1s&ab_channel=SmokeyGlow 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXOATB1v3jM 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5c9w-QKI8c&ab_channel=TehMimi 

https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/54133/1/lewis-hamilton-black-designers-table-met-gala-theophilio-shacarri-richardson 

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2017/04/youtube-family-vloggings-dark-side.html