Fandom is fickle — and undergoing a profound shift. The recent consolidation of Creator Economy startups underscores the growing difficulties to not only capture the attention of fans but to translate ...

Fans dominated internet discourse this year. As Hollywood executives continued to make decisions that perplexed audiences, it was the fans who worked to make their voices heard. Sports fandom grew ...

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 ...

In an increasingly interconnected world, fandoms — communities centered around a person or non-persons — are emerging as powerful hubs of social interaction and support. Beyond mere entertainment, ...

Everybody is a fan of something — from authors to singers to quarterbacks — but for some, the fandom becomes a second life. These fans are often considered “stans,” and as people have been forced ...

“Foreign fans initially find the Korean fans’ ‘sing-along’ (group singing) unfamiliar, but once they experience it, they realize it’s a very powerful participation model. That’s how Korean-style ...

In a world where everything from advice to parents to rating the best toaster oven can be a source of income, fan communities stand out for a very different norm. Most of us are accustomed to online ...

Brentwood’s first fandom, cosplay and pop culture convention called NovaCon X is coming soon, and an Oakley family, the Tosuners, has everything to do with it. Alameda briefs: USS Hornet hosting ...