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This episode is an exploration into the evolution of celebrity feuds. From tabloid culture, to drama channels, to TikTok reporters, we’re looking at how the evolving culture on social media– coupled with the ability for fans to participate and fan the flames themselves– have impacted how celebrity feuds go down…alongside some very niche examples.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

3:00 How tabloid culture stoked the flames of celebrity feud

6:41 How social media has impacted celebrity feuds

10:09 The rise of diss tracks and drama channels

19:00 Non-traditional players in celebrity feuds — brands and stans

21:58 How public figures themselves feed into feuds online 

25:00 Creators fabricate feuds for clout

27:24 Consequences of social media and celebrity feuds

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Sources:

https://www.j-14.com/posts/a-timeline-of-justin-bieber-and-drake-bell-s-horrible-twitter-feud-19192/

https://www.bustle.com/articles/41255-drake-bell-wished-death-on-a-belieber-his-explanation-proves-his-justin-bieber-feud-must 

https://theconversation.com/a-brief-history-of-the-diss-track-from-the-roxanne-wars-to-megan-thee-stallion-223227 

https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/hip-hop-diss-track-saga-kendrick-lamar-drake-battle-rcna149995 

https://www.billboard.com/pro/its-everynight-sis-youtube-war-jake-paul-alissa-violet/ 

Lewis, R., & Christin, A. (2022). Platform drama: “Cancel culture,” celebrity, and the struggle for accountability on YouTube. New Media & Society, 24(7), 1632–1656. https://doi.org/10.1177/14614448221099235

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