Wizkid (Ayodeji Balogun) may be soft-spoken, but his influence is thunderous. His hit “Essence” became the first Nigerian song to crack the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Top 10, redefining Afrobeats ...

Their successes — coupled with the rise of influencer culture — rewrote the rules. Suddenly a strong online presence wasn’t ...

The study argues that the impact celebrities have can be massive, pointing to a 2018 Instagram story posted by Swift to her 112 million followers to register to vote at vote.org.

BTS member V continues to extend his influence beyond the music stage. Fresh off his military discharge, the singer is making ...

Political Support and Influence In October 2018, Swift took to her Instagram to publicly endorse Democratic candidates in Tennessee, ultimately establishing her left-leaning political stance ...

After an Instagram post by Swift last fall, a record of more than 30,000 people signed up through Vote.org during National Voter Registration Day, many of them teens who will be eligible to vote ...

In one year, the line — which shares a similar minimalist, neutral-toned M.O. to Jenner’s eponymous brand — has garnered an Instagram following of 5.6 million.

The Met Gala: Prestige, influence and the changing face of celebrity by Mimi Vu May 2, 2025 May 2, 2025. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X; ... TikTok and Instagram influencers ...

Is Instagram the New Celebrity Dating App? The social media platform has long been a dating tool for everyday users. Now, more high-profile singles are finding lasting love there, too.