News as gossip: Gen Z's latest trend.
News as gossip: Gen Z's latest trend.
Kelsey Russell makes headlines by treating them as gossip for Gen Z's TikTok feeds, turning the news cycle into the latest buzz. With her novel approach, newspapers are getting a fresh, dramatic spin, captivating nearly 100,000 followers who now see current affairs as their daily dose of drama. It's a curious blend of the day's serious events with the entertaining flair of celebrity scandal, and it's got Gen Z hooked on what might just be the oldest form of social media: the newspaper.
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