Posts Tagged ‘vine’
Sumerella’s superpower is not being ‘snatched’ in new single ‘Kola Kola’
Summerella is a 22-year-old viral star. If you follow social media trends at all, you’ve seen the pretty brown-skinned girl grow into a beautiful young woman through her Vine, Youtube and of course Instagram platforms. With over 6M followers collectively, the young Atlanta native is obviously one of the biggest influencers in the world. What…
Read MoreSummerella talks internet fame and the importance of being yourself
To say Summerella is an internet sensation would be an understatement. When Vine was the platform of choice, this young lady was able to take it by storm with her talents. She can sing and leave you cracking up with laughter because of her antics. She currently has 2.5 million followers on Instagram alone. We…
Read MoreKhadi Don keeps social media in stitches
Khadi Don has been setting the internet on fire since 2013. Her knack for pulling the humor out of pop culture is uncanny. Her skits on Instagram have amassed her over 1M followers and it keeps growing. We talked to her about her comedy where she is from and how social media has impacted her…
Read More5 Black social media stars who made a lot of money after starting on Vine
Vine will apparently go the way of MySpace. After becoming a video app that created social media stars, Twitter has announced that it will cease operations soon. Vine initially stood alone as a video app that allowed users to capture six seconds of their life or create really short films. But after Snapchat and…
Read MoreDC Young Fly and Emmanuel Hudson: Redefining comedy
Historically, being labeled a comedian meant delivering full force funny performances in front of a live audience. However, in the age of social media and technology, funnymen like Emmanuel Hudson and DC Young Fly are revamping the definition of what it means to be a considered a “true comedian.” Some veterans in the comedy game…
Read MoreKey and Peele team with Vine sensation King Bach for new Fox sitcom
Comedy duo Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele have lined up their next television series on the heels of bringing their award-winning “Key and Peele” sketch show to a close on Comedy Central. However, instead of starring in the new show themselves, the duo tapped popular Vine personality King Bach to star in the as-of-yet untitled Fox comedy about an…
Read MoreGunfire erupts at Chris Brown show in California
For the second time in five months, a Chris Brown club appearance has been interrupted by gunfire. The latest incident happened Jan. 11 at the Fiesta nightclub’s “Capricorn Bash” in San Jose, California. As can be seen in a number of Instagram and Vine posts currently making the rounds on the internet, Brown was in the middle of…
Read MoreSocial media jumps all over Lifetime and Wendy Williams after Aaliyah biopic premieres
All signs pointed to the Wendy Williams produced biopic Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B as more or less being doomed from the start. From multiple leading actress casting changes to being denied the right to use any of Aaliyah’s actual music to accusations of being an impending low budget disaster, it seemed that the controversial film had little…
Read MoreKing Bach shares ‘The BIZZ Plan’ on breaking into digital media
Social media apps teenagers use instead of Facebook
If you are a parent of a teenager, chances are you have noticed that they are addicted to their phones and computers. What could be so exciting and enticing to keep their attention for hours? The answer is quite simple-social media sites. The first site that may come to mind is Facebook, right? Well, while…
Read MoreSocial media sites that can make you famous
Social Media sites have helped launch the careers of quite a few people. Even those who use the site for negative attention are well known by many. You Tube sensation, Antoine Dodson was simply reporting a crime to the media in his Alabama hometown and is now a pitchman for well known sex offender app.…
Read MoreWhite woman has public meltdown at Apple store
A customer at the Apple store at The Grove in Los Angeles has a public meltdown because she doesn’t have a Genius appointment. Actress Porscha Coleman posted it on Vine. Hilarious! Watch what happens when the associate tries to explain that she has to wait.
Read MoreJay-Z says he ‘can only have love’ for Dame Dash (audio)
Jay-Z visited New York City’s Hot 97 yesterday (July 10th) for the first time in more than two years. With most of the interview dealing with his new album, Magna Carta Holy Grail, fatherhood, his superstar wife Beyonce, and his touring plans; host Angie Martinez eventually asked the hip-hop superstar about his former Roc-A-Fella Records partner, Dame Dash
Read MoreFunniest Instagram photos of ‘RIP Vine’
There is a saying that behind every great fortune is a great crime. Although Instagram probably won’t face any lawsuits, it’s obvious that the app, owned by Facebook, is mimicking Vine by offering a new video feature for users. The Instagram video feature is more advanced than Vine. Users can record up to 15 seconds…
Read MoreBest celebrity moments on Vine this week
This week on Vine, celebrities such as Kevin Hart, Tyler The Creator, Teyana Taylor and K. Michelle gave their followers a glimpse into their summer shenanigans. Check out this week’s best celebrity moments on Vine.
Read MoreBest celebrity moments on Vine this week
In this week’s best celebrity moments on Vine, Teyana Taylor channels Etta James; Christina spends quality time with her little one; Lil Duval shows off his new dance; Karrueche proves she has cooking skills; and Meek Mill’s friend attempts to surf on the sand. Click continue to view the best celebrity moments on Vine this…
Read More10 celebrities you should follow on Vine
There is a new social network that will join Goliath apps such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The Vine app, which became available for iPhone users in January, has gained 13 million users in only six months. Owned by Twitter, Vine will increase its user base now that it is available for Android devices for…
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