• Mon, February 3, 2025

by: Forbes

The Biggest Social Media Trends Shaping 2025

Social media is evolving faster than ever, and staying ahead means understanding the trends shaping user behavior, platform priorities and creator dynamics.

by: ABC

Teens spend over 1 hour on phones during school hours, new study finds

Teens aren't just sneaking quick glances at their phones during class. They're spending an average of 1.5 hours on them every school day, with 25% of students logging on for more than two hours, according to a new study published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics.

by: nowtolove

Meet the couples matched on Married At First Sight Australia in 2025

by: Yahoo

Benson Boone Apologizes for 2025 Grammys Wardrobe Malfunction After 'Aggressively' Adjusting Jumpsuit

Benson Boone became a trending topic on social media thanks to his energetic performance at the 2025 Grammy Awards — and eye-catching wardrobe malfunction. The crooner, 22, riled up the crowd when he kicked off his performance of "Beautiful Things" with the help of supermodel Heidi Klum and comedian Nikki Glaser,

by: Newsweek

Tom Brady and Snoop Dogg Join Robert Kraft in Powerful Super Bowl 2025 Ad

Much like last year's big game, Kraft, 83, is releasing a new commercial from his Foundation to Combat Antisemitism in a new campaign called "No Reason to Hate." This year's ad will reportedly feature former Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady and Snoop Dogg and newly ask Americans to take a stand against hate.

by: MSN

Judge in 'It Ends With Us' case declines to restrict Lively's and Baldoni's lawyers amid war of words

The judge presiding over the legal feud between "It Ends With Us" co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni held off on restricting what the lawyers can say about the case publicly.

by: Heat

Kaz Crossley stole something truly ICONIC from the All Stars villa and we're OBSESSED

Love Island's Kaz Crossley stole something truly iconic from the All Stars villa and we're obsessed. Read more on heatworld.com.

by: MSN

Empowering Neurodiversity: Marvels of Media Festival Celebrates Autism in Film

While everyone on social media seems to have a working opinion about what autism is, what causes it and what it's like t

by: MSN

Is This the Greatest Royal Rumble of All Time? WWE 2025 Event Shatters Expectations

Royal Rumble at Lucas Oil Stadium set numerous records with 70,000 fans and historic revenue. Viewership, merchandise sales, and sponsorships significantly increased. Charlotte Flair and Jey Uso earned WrestleMania title shots.

by: MSN

Mhoni Vidente Drops a Bombshell Prediction for Hailey and Justin Bieber

Mhoni Vidente has made a bold prediction about Hailey and Justin Bieber's marriage, suggesting it might come to an end in 2025.

by: MSN

A day after her statement, Kate Ritchie's co-hosts Fitzy and Wippa have addressed the video.

Last week, a concerning and highly invasive video of Kate Ritchie was published by the Daily Mail, showing the Nova radio host in visible distress in a Sydney park.The footage quickly circulated the internet and sparked massive debate across social media platforms,

by: MSN

Social Media Reacts to Christen Goff's Jaw-Dropping SI Swimsuit Return: 'Breaking the Internet'

For Goff's trip to Jamaica with the SI Swimsuit team, she posed in the blue water with a gorgeous tropical backdrop behind her, serving incredible vibes fans simply can't get
  • Tue, February 4, 2025

by: Nielsen

The Record: Q4 U.S. audio listening trends

Radio accounts for anywhere from 47% of daily ad-supported audio time (among people 18-34) to 74% (among 35+), while podcasts are inverse; 13% of daily audio time for people 35 and older goes to podcasts compared with 32% among those 18-34.

by: EURweb

Feud or Foolery? 50 Cent Calls Out Big Meech as 'Rat': Is the BMF Series in Trouble? | VIDEO

by: Covers

Monumental Sports Network Launches Interactive Features for Capitals and Wizards Streams

The streaming service powered by ViewLift will implement these new elements during Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards live streams.

by: News24

Judge threatens to speed up trial date, critiques Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni lawyers' media tactics

Lawyers for Hollywood stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively faced off Monday in their $400 million defamation fight, as Baldoni's side dropped a cache of case documents online.

by: BBC

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by: CNET

Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus Review: Just Enough AI to Not Make Me Go Crazy

Samsung's new phones are loaded with AI, but the good cameras and long battery life remain the true standout features.

by: MARCA

Wife of Chiefs owner, Tavia Hunt, lashes out at Taylor Swift and the Grammys

by: legit

Kanye West Brags Wife Bianca Censori Beat Grammy 2025 As "The Most Googled on Earth" for February 4

Kanye West has spoken out after the dramatic display he pulled up with his wife Bianca at the just concluded Grammys 2025 as he bragged about unclad display.

by: Yahoo

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni: What you need to know

When Blake Lively, who rose to fame in the 2000s in Gossip Girl, was cast as the main character, fans became even more excited, describing her as the perfect choice to play Lily Bloom, a young woman who grew up witnessing domestic abuse and winds up in the same position years later.

by: Metro

Inside the bombshell and 'yummy' Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni texts after heated court hearing

Shortly before the hearing, Baldoni published a website Entitled Lawsuit Info, which features two PDFs. One is his 'Amended Complaint,' which Baldoni and five other plaintiffs - including his production company, Wayfarer Studios - filed in response to Lively on January 16.

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Brian Chira's Grandmother Sparks Mixed Reactions after Joining TikTok Game, Asks for Gifts

Brian Chira's grandmother joined TikTok where she played a live match and asked netizens to send her lions and tap the screen so she can win the game.

by: Tuko

Khalif Kairo Confirms Breaking up With Wavinya Maria, Gives Reasons She Didn't Attend Court Sessions

City car dealer Khalif Kairo and Wavinya Maria are no longer together. Kairo revealed that he and the gorgeous model split up in 2023 and it was amicable.

by: Metro

Huge Coronation Street and Emmerdale changes as episodes are permanently cut

ITV are reducing Coronation Street and Emmerdale's weekly output in 2026, it has been confirmed.

by: Yahoo

Old-School Gaming Meets Big-Screen Entertainment With This $100 Gaming Projector

What if your gaming console and your home theater combined into one sleek, all-in-one entertainment system? That's exactly what the 2-in-1 Ultimate 1080p HD Gaming Projector delivers. This $99.99 deal (reg.

by: MSN

How to Watch Wicked on Blu-Ray and DVD Right Now: Everything to Know About Physical Release

Chu's Wicked — the global blockbuster starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande that's nominated for 10 Academy Awards including Best Picture — just dropped on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD today. Just ahead of the film dropping on digital,

by: MSN

Emmerdale and Coronation Street episodes to be cut in major schedule shake-up

Both ITV soaps are set to lose one episode per week from 2026 as bosses have taken the decision to reduce weekly output of both Emmerdale and Coronation Street

by: MSN

Trump's New FCC Chair Raises the Latest Hurdle in the Paramount-Skydance Merger | Analysis

But after months of twists and turns, there's yet another hurdle standing in the way of controlling shareholder Shari Redstone passing off her family's empire to David Ellison: Donald Trump's new Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr.

by: MSN

Priyamvada Kant on the overwhelming fan love for Tenali Rama: My iconic punchline 'Utha Lo' flooded my social media after the show's comeback

Priyamvada Kant returns as Sharda in the beloved show Tenali Rama, surprising fans with new emotional depth and character growth. Her on-screen chemistry with Krishna Bharadwaj remains strong, delivering heartwarming and witty moments.

by: MSN

Entertainment News Today Live Updates on February 4, 2025: Sandeep Reddy Vanga reveals Naga Chaitanya's real-life style inspired Kabir Singh and Animal looks

Welcome to the live updates platform for Hindustan Times. Follow the major news updates, headlines and breaking news stories from the world of entertainment right here. See the latest developments in Bollywood,

by: MSN

ITV makes huge announcement about Coronation Street and Emmerdale airtimes

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by: MSN

Emmerdale and Coronation Street cut episodes in huge ITV schedule shake-up

The long-running soaps will undergo a notable schedule change next year and it will be kicked off by a massive stunt week

by: MSN

Junaid Khan, Veer Pahariya, Blake Lively, Urvashi Rautela And More: Celebs Who Have Triggered Troll Fest On Social Media

Celebrities living under the scrutiny of the public often invite criticism by virtue of their professional and personal matters. Internet users like to poke fun and laugh at the cost of someone and of late,

by: MSN

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's epic never-before-seen over-water spa room at $29m estate

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle live in Montecito with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet - see their epic over-water garden room

by: MSN

Coronation Street and Emmerdale confirm 'cuts' in scheduling shake-up

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by: MSN

Mufasa: The Lion King available to watch at home - when and where to watch

Fans can now relive the epic story of Mufasa in their preferred format, complete with enhanced features and exclusive content.

by: MSN

The Super Bowl will stream for free on Tubi, a big move for Fox's streaming strategy

Fox's Tubi will host two feeds as the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

by: MSN

Kanye West's Grammy antics: A failed photo op with Swift

Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori, caused a scandal during the 2025 Grammy Awards. According to The Sun, at one point, the rapper desperately wanted Taylor Swift to create a sensation with a joint photo,

by: MSN

Game Changer OTT release: When and where to watch Ram Charan, Kiara Advani's action entertainer

by: MSN

Every Oscars 2025 Awards Race Controversy Explained

With only a few weeks before the 2025 Oscars, a surprising number of controversies have plagued the nominees, putting them in a questionable light.

by: MSN

Asif Ali's Abhyanthara Kuttavali First Look Teases A Quirky Comedy Film

Tuesday, on the occasion of actor Asif Ali's birthday, the makers of his upcoming film Abhyanthara Kuttavali took to their social media at 10:10 AM to release its First Look and motion poster. Expected to be a comedy entertainer film,

by: MSN

'The Catch': Mzansi Magic's exciting new dating show is here

The South African popular TV channel, Mzansi Magic recently announced the new upcoming dating show, 'The Catch' leaving many netizens with mixed reactions.

by: MSN

Kanye West goes on a posting spree on social media; follows Taylor Swift on Instagram and apologises to Kamala Harris; here's what happened

Kanye West went on a social media spree, apologizing to Kamala Harris, thanking the Grammys, and surprising fans by following Taylor Swift on Instagram.

by: MSN

Former PlayStation Boss Names One Feature the PS6 Should Not Exclude

A former senior official at Sony Interactive Entertainment names one feature he believes the PlayStation 6 must include at all costs.

by: MSN

Eagles, Chiefs at Super Bowl 59 Media Night: Live analysis, sights, sounds in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS − Ah, the annual extravaganza known as Media Night, where a few thousand, ahem, reporters, some wearing clown costumes, bombard players from the Super Bowl participants with questions. The questions range from typical Xs and Os matchup topics to the bizarre,

by: MSN

Nick Sirianni Got a Kiss on the Cheek From Chad Johnson at Super Bowl Media Day

Nick Sirianni got something unexpected Monday during Super Bowl LIX media availability. As the Philadelphia Eagles head coach was taking questions from the assembled reporters, a visitor on stage surprised him with a kiss on the side of his head.

by: MSN

Why a 43-year-old video game just won a Grammy

In-between showering Compton-born rapper Kendrick Lamar with gilded gramophones over the weekend, the Grammy Awards also crowned Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord as the show's third annual Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media.

The Biggest Social Media Trends Shaping 2025

Social media is evolving faster than ever, and staying ahead means understanding the trends shaping user behavior, platform priorities and creator dynamics.
The article from Forbes Communications Council outlines the major social media trends expected to shape 2025. Key trends include the rise of AI-driven personalization, where algorithms will tailor content more precisely to individual user preferences, enhancing user engagement. Video content continues to dominate, with platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels leading the charge, pushing for more short-form, interactive videos. Social commerce is expanding, with platforms integrating shopping features directly into social feeds, making buying seamless. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are becoming more mainstream, offering immersive experiences for marketing and customer interaction. There's also a growing emphasis on authenticity and transparency, with users and brands alike valuing genuine content over polished marketing. Micro-influencers are gaining traction due to their perceived authenticity and niche audiences. Additionally, privacy concerns are driving changes in how data is handled, with platforms needing to balance personalization with user privacy. Lastly, platform diversification is noted as users and marketers spread their presence across multiple platforms to mitigate risks associated with algorithm changes or platform-specific issues.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescommunicationscouncil/2025/02/03/the-biggest-social-media-trends-shaping-2025/