Daysia Tolentino

unfortunately I haven’t even scratched the SURFACE 🫡🫡

an email from daysia's newsletter, yap year, that says, "wanna know what 2014 tumblr was really like?"

getting jumpscared in my email @daysia.bsky.social

Tell NBC News to stop breaking the law and agree to a fair first contract. Just two weeks before NBC News announced the hiring of former chair of the Republican National Committee Ronna McDaniel, management terminated 13 unionized journalists, violating labor law. Cesar Co...

If you want to support our union, sign our petition to management here. Fair contract now and solidarity forever! ❤️‍🔥 actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...

I’ve grown and learned a lot at NBC News. I won’t miss 30 Rock during holiday season but I will miss working on the roof during the summer months ☀️

I’m endlessly grateful for NBC News Guild for supporting me and my colleagues. We won’t stop for pushing for a fair contract!

From Addison Rae to King Kylie, 2014 Tumblr is back in a big way Every few years, millennials and Gen Zers revisit the early 2010s Tumblr aesthetic. Here's why some say 2014 remains a significant year in our collective cultural imagination.

I also wrote about one of my favorite corners of the internet as a teen: 2014 Tumblr. Nostalgia for it in recent years has signaled a desire for a more fun, less pristine, and lower stakes internet experience, a sentiment that has only grown in recent months. www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/...

Some Gen Zers are nostalgic for an era of clubbing they didn’t get to experience Zoomers on TikTok are finding that nightlife in 2023 is no longer about “getting crunk in the club” — but that’s OK.

Growing up online has shaped how Gen Z forms interpersonal relationships and I think it’s really interesting to look at how we connect — from dating to partying. I wrote a story on bygone eras of clubbing and how Gen Z is shaping their own nightlife experiences www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/...

For One Direction fans, Liam Payne's death is a 'watershed' moment "Directioners" mourned the singer-songwriter while reflecting on the complicated legacy he leaves behind.

I write a lot about stan culture and pop music fandom, in part because I’ve been in these spaces for a long time. As a teen, I was a huge Directioner so writing about Liam Payne’s death, the 1D fandom, and early Stan Twitter was so bittersweet. www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/...

Ticketmaster says ‘Verified Fan’ registration doesn’t measure fandom. Some fans think it should. “Most people don’t really like Verified Fan, because it’s based on nothing," one fan said.

I’ve covered the ticketing and live events industries a lot over the past two years, from trends among concertgoers to legislation about ticketing fees. I loved working on this piece about consumer suggestions for making concert tickets more accessible to real fans. www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/...

Ruby Franke's business partner gave life coaching that ruined lives, some former clients say Several people who spoke with NBC News said Hildebrandt, who also was charged with counts of felony child abuse, destroyed their relationships with loved ones.

I covered the Ruby Franke/8 Passengers case very closely. This investigation into her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt’s “life coaching” service Connexions was one of the most illuminating parts of my reporting. It remains one of the best stories I've ever done. www.nbcnews.com/news/jodi-hi...

From 'tent life' to soccer matches, creators in Gaza share glimpses of daily life during war Some creators are showing the small joys and routines they experience despite displacement and loss.

I was grateful to work on this story about content creators in Gaza documenting their daily lives and finding moments of joy amid destruction. I spoke to 19-year-old TikToker Medo Halimy about his content before he was killed by an Israeli airstrike two months later. www.nbcnews.com/news/world/g...

‘Beast Games’ set issues highlight growing pains in YouTuber-run productions YouTube channels are gaining more mainstream attention — but some in the digital entertainment industry think growth should require better oversight.

I’ve been looking into the working conditions on creator productions over the years including the controversy around Beast Games. I wrote about how it revealed the growing pains within some YouTuber-run production companies and how it impacts cast/crew on these sets.
www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/...

I cover internet culture, the creator economy, pop culture, Gen Z and more. Here are some highlights from the past 2.5 years:

A few weeks ago, I was informed I was being laid off from NBC News. I’d been on bereavement and medical leave, so it was a bit of a shock. After taking some time to reset, I am now open and looking for work both in and outside of journalism. Get in touch at hello@daysiatolentino.com.

Tell NBC News to stop breaking the law and agree to a fair first contract. Just two weeks before NBC News announced the hiring of former chair of the Republican National Committee Ronna McDaniel, management terminated 13 unionized journalists, violating labor law. Cesar Co...

The last thing to note for now is there’s this petition for NBC News to follow the law and agree to a fair first contract with our union. actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...

Spitfire News A newsletter from Kat Tenbarge about internet culture, politics, and media.

Almost two weeks ago, I found out I was one of 40 people getting laid off from NBC News.

Those who know me know I’ve wanted to go independent for a long time. Later this month, I’m launching @spitfirenews.com. We need journalism that is louder than ever.
spitfirenews.com/p/an-introdu...

For Bluesky to thrive, it needs sex workers and Black Twitter If Bluesky wants to be a genuine rival to Twitter, it needs to protect sex workers and its Black community.

i wrote about bluesky, black twitter, and sex work

bluesky has an opportunity to be better than twitter ever was by establishing *early* protections for the marginalized communities that shape its culture

also got "tiddies on the skyline" published on techcrunch dot com
https://tcrn.ch/3AKNufA

Endless solidarity with the writers at WGA. Make the bosses pay!!

hi @jaz.bsky.social! i'm a reporter at nbc news. we're working on a story about marginalized communities that have migrated to bluesky. i'd love to connect to discuss your social graph. you can email me at daysia.tolentino@nbcuni.com. thank you!

What to know about Bluesky, the Twitter alternative that some celebrities and journalists are joining It's a skeet, not a tweet.

I wrote about Bluesky for NBC News!

Also, TY @jordanuhl.com for chatting w/ me today! https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/bluesky-social-twitter-rival-jack-dorsey-what-to-know-rcna81972

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