The biggest trend in culture on social media in 2024 can be summed up with one word: Fans. Major broadcasting networks and mainstream media, and in more recent years streaming companies, have had near ...

Alexa Graham had long dabbled in video editing for fun, whether it was cutting One Direction clips together or creating movie trailer-style Marvel videos. Her fan content creation was just a hobby, ...

Do you ever envision yourself in a world you saw in a movie, book or show? In our vibrant and accessible media landscape, it feels only natural to picture yourself in a “Star Wars” space battle or ...

Fandom dynamics and digital media engagement encompass the ways in which individuals and communities interact with, interpret and co‐produce cultural content through networked platforms. This field ...

I discovered 'One Tree Hill' three months ago on social media, and now it's my favorite show. Credit: Peter Kramer/Getty Images And I have social media to thank for introducing me to my new favorite ...

Annual trends reports from YouTube, TikTok and Spotify reveal how fans had an outsize impact on entertainment, culture and politics this year. Fandom rules social media's cultural landscape in 2024 ...