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Meta launched Threads this week which is their response to Twitter and in many ways both platforms want to host digital town squares. However, Instagram boss Adam Mosseri is clearing things up and saying that the social network will not push topics about politics and hard news.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Is politics a major buzzkill? Instagram execs seem to think so. In a blog post Friday, Instagram, the popular photo and video app owned by Meta, said it will no longer “proactively recommend” political content from accounts that users do not already follow.

Threads is making a big change as it continues to grow exponentially as an alternative to Twitter. Instagram boss Adam Mosseri took to the micro-blogging platform to announce that they would be implementing rate limits to combat bots.

Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino is throwing a little shade at Threads after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced his platform had crossed 100 million signups in less than a week.

had 30 million users on Thursday, a number which has tripled less than 2 days later and can be verified by the numerical badges displayed on user acounts; those numbers are assigned in the order someone joined, with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg being user #1.But Threads, just one of the many new apps to compete directly with Twitter, has a huge advantage over other would-be Twitter killers: An existing infrastructure that can handle demand.Currently Threads is essentially an offshoot of Instagram. Indeed, the only way to sign up at the moment is download the app and sign in with your Instagram login.

in an open letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, head of Instagram Adam Mosseri, chief legal officer Jennifer Newstead and global affairs president Nick Clegg. “Sex workers and performers have been unfairly targeted in the form of bans, shadow bans, suspensions, loss of Live privileges and content removal, despite taking extra care not to violate Instagram’s Community Guidelines,” said the letter, which was endorsed by the Free Speech Coalition, the Adult Performance Artists Guild and a list of more than 60 adult performers.Pornhub’s official account was permanently removed from Instagram Wednesday after a weeks-long suspension.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Pornhub, the embattled adult-content site, lashed out at the decision by Instagram to permanently ban its account on the social network, citing Instagram’s practice of allowing celebrities like Kim Kardashian to post photos with nudity as an example of a double standard. In a letter addressed to senior execs at Meta, Instagram’s parent company, Pornhub — along with adult-industry trade group Free Speech Coalition, the Adult Performance Artists Guild and more than 60 adult performers — implored Instagram to “end all discrimination toward those involved in the adult industry” and to “immediately reinstate all accounts, including Pornhub, that have not violated any of Instagram’s Terms of Services.”

in June and renewed emphasis on video content, the public decided to make their complaints with the app loud and clear earlier this month, sharing a viral image by that proclaimed “Make Instagram Instagram Again (stop trying to be TikTok I just want to see cute pictures of my friends.) Sincerely, Everyone.” The photo was even reposted by a handful of celebrities, including and , who each added a “pleasssee” alongside their Instagram Story petition. But according to experts, the platform’s problem isn’t just a pivot to video, but also a radical drop in engagement (likes, comments, views, etc.).

the influence of the Kardashian-Jenner family is even affecting social media platforms, now that Instagram has made a series of changes after Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner joined the complaints of many users that have criticized the predominantly algorithmically recommended videos, in an effort to push content.Instagram revealed that they were testing a new version, which was not well received by online users who say the popular app is copying TikTok and not focusing on showing content from already followed accounts.“I’m glad we took a risk — if we’re not failing every once in a while, we’re not thinking big enough or bold enough,” Instagram chief Adam Mosseri admitted, “But we definitely need to take a big step back and regroup.”Kim and Kylie previously shared a post that read “Make Instagram Instagram Again,” to their hundreds of million followers on the platform, adding, “Stop trying to be tiktok I just want to see cute photos of my friends.”A post shared by Adam Mosseri (@mosseri)And while Instagram taking a step back from testing their new tools might seem like a coincidence from the Kardashian’s post, this wouldn’t be the first time Kylie causes major changes on social media, as she previously criticized Snapchat and caused a 7% drop in shares.Instagram then released a video responding to the backlash, reassuring users that they will keep the platform as it was, favoring video in the future.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorThe TikTok-ification of Instagram took a step back as the Meta-owned social app said Thursday it will discontinue a beta test of a full-screen version of the feed and also promised to reduce the number of recommended videos, photos and accounts that people see in Instagram.But make no mistake: Instagram is still putting its shoulder into video — continuing to aggressively develop and promote Reels, the TikTok-style feature that lets users record and share videos of up to 90 seconds.Meta’s ad revenue from Reels (across Instagram and Facebook) is now on a $1 billion annual run rate, CEO Mark Zuckerberg told analysts on the Q2 earnings call. The company’s monetization rate for Reels is still lower than Feed or Stories, he added, but longer term “we’re confident that Reels will grow engagement overall and quality and will eventually monetize closer to Feed.”Some observers saw the changes Instagram announced Thursday as caving to a grassroots pressure campaign urging it to stop mimicking TikTok.

Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner aren’t fans of Instagram‘s latest update.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorTwo of Instagram’s most-followed celebs — Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner — want the Meta-owned social service to stop trying to mimic surging rival TikTok.The sisters both posted the same message on Instagram Stories that said, “Make Instagram Instagram Again.” It continues, “(stop trying to be tiktok i just want to see cute photos of my friends). Sincerely, Everyone.”Instagram has increasingly promoted Reels, its short-form video feature copying the format popularized by TikTok.Who cares what a pair of famous-for-being-famous influencers think? Well, millions of people.

Scandal star walked the red carpet on Monday, May 2 in Tory Burch gown with unexpected sex appeal via a sheer corseted bodice layered underneath a sheer chiffon skirt. She styled the gown with matching sheer opera gloves and platform stiletto heels. Yet another gorgeous, high-glam look from the actor and producer. This is hardly her first go-round; she's been attending the Met Gala for over a decade, but we won't look back that far.In 2015, Washington wore an with green accents, then slipped into a bejeweled tea-length dress for .

Celebrities are on the red carpet for the annual Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Always guided by a theme, they have been given the dress code - gilded glamour and white tie - for this year's event.

Good as gold! The stars stepped out to the 2022 Met Gala for fashion’s biggest night on Monday, May 2  — and they brought their beauty A-game, too.

Meet Us at the Met! Stars flocked to the 2022 Met Gala to celebrate the biggest night in fashion — and their red carpet looks did not disappoint.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have taken date night to the Met Gala red carpet. On Monday, the couple made an appearance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, looking glamorous and brilliantly chic — and Lively even pulled off a costume change on the main steps.This year's Met Gala accompanies the second part of the Costume Institute's exhibition, «In America: An Anthology of Fashion,» with the controversial theme «Gilded Glamour and White Tie.» The concept is a homage to the United States' Gilded Age, an era of immense economic growth and major industrialization, as well as massive income inequality, political upheaval, and post-Civil War racism.Lively and Reynolds kept true to the theme, with Reynolds wearing a classic tuxedo — including a striking gold pocket watch — and Lively rocking an outfit that began as a shimmering, copper art deco gown, created by Versace.Then, after some quick adjustments, the gown transformed into a blend of metallic copper and pale green copper patina.Speaking with ET's Rachel Smith on the red carpet, Lively — who also rocked Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and Christian Louboutins — explained her inspiration for the general design of the ensemble.«I looked at New York City architecture for this event, and I loved the copper patinas,» she shared.

The stars are descending upon New York City for this year’s Met Gala.

The celebrity hosts of the 2022 Met Gala have been revealed and we’ll be seeing them at tonight’s A-ilst event!

Costume Institute’s two-part exhibition exploring the depth and diversity of American fashion. While 2021 strived to exemplify “American independence,” this year’s complementary theme — “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” — is all about “gilded glamor,” promising extravagance and a “white-tie” sensibility.“Dust off Edith Wharton’s ‘Age of Innocence’ and ‘The House of Mirth.’ The 2022 Met Gala will ask its attendees to embody the grandeur — and perhaps the dichotomy — of Gilded Age New York,” reads Vogue’s deep-dive into the event’s theme.

Met Gala, returns to its usual berth on the social calendar this year after pandemic upheaval. And if it feels like one of those what, already moments, it is. It's been just under eight months since the last gala, an annual fundraiser that raises eight-figure sums for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.

Met Gala tomorrow night (May 2). The event has been under the watchful eye of Anna Wintour since 1995, and acts as a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York City. But what exactly is the gala and what is the theme for 2022?Here’s everything we know about the iconic event.

fashion is almost here. The Met Gala returns to its traditional “first Monday in May” slot on 2 May 2022 with the theme, “In America: An Anthology of Fashion. ”Occasionally viewed as the “Super Bowl of fashion,” the Met Gala is the annual fundraising event for the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, where the event is held.

Read more: Four people shot at Justin Bieber concert afterparty The black-tie event raises money for the Costume Institute by invited people of high status and throwing an unforgettable dress-up theme into the mix. The Gala will occur on Monday May 2 with arrivals from 5. 30pm until the red carpet closes at 8pm in America.

Met Gala. In a new interview with , the fashion designer said the ball has turned into a bit of a «costume party.»«The only thing about the Met that I wish hadn’t happened is that it’s turned into a costume party,» Ford said.

Tom Ford hasn’t been a fan of some of the recent over-the-top Met Gala looks.

JoJo Siwa has a dramatic new look!The 18-year-old performer took to social media on Wednesday, sharing footage of herself in the midst of a head-turning haircut. «I did something today,» she teased on TikTok.

JoJo Siwa may have just gotten quite the dramatic chop. The 18-year-old performer took to social media on Wednesday, sharing footage of herself in the midst of a head-turning haircut. «I did something today,» she teased on TikTok.

Regina King, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and Lin-Manuel Miranda will serve as co-chairs of the Met Gala, returning to its traditional berth on the first Monday in May. The May 2 evening is actually the second star-studded gala after the annual fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute was split during the pandemic.  It celebrates "In America: An Anthology of Fashion," the second part of a major two-part exhibition at the museum exploring the roots of American fashion.

The hosts with the most! With the Met Gala just weeks away, the Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced that Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Regina King and Lin-Manuel Miranda will be the co-chairs for the star-studded event, which will take place on May 2. 

The 2022 Met Gala returns to its traditional spot on the first Monday of May, and this year the hosts and co-chairs will reflect the strong Hollywood theme: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Regina King and Lin-Manuel Miranda have been named to the posts.

In America: An Anthology of Fashion. Every year, the glitzy affair—which provides the Costume Institute with its primary source of annual funding—welcomes a red carpet full of A-list actors, singers, designers, and models. At this year’s event, , , , and will host as the evening’s official co-chairs. Designer Tom Ford, head of Instagram Adam Mosseri, and Vogue’s Anna Wintour will continue their roles as the event’s honorary co-chairs.The 2022 theme and exhibition, , is part two of the Met’s thoughtful homage to our country’s history.

set to take place on May 2. Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, are serving as co-chairs for the event as well as Oscar winner Regina King and actor, composer, and director Lin-Manuel Miranda. Miranda was originally slated to co-chair the 2020 Gala before it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Designer Tom Ford, Instagram head Adam Mosseri, and Anna Wintour, the Artistic Director of Condé Nast and the Global Editorial Director of will also co-chair the 2022 event after last September's Part One of the exhibit. This spring's theme will be Part Two,, and is returning to its traditional spot in the first Monday in May. Both exhibits will be on display at the Met through Sept.

The celebrity hosts of this coming 2022 Met Gala have been revealed.

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri received a broadside of complaints before a Senate committee on Wednesday over what lawmakers see as the company’s lack of action to protect teens using its platform.

Facebook is halting it’s plans for Instagram Kids.