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Shane Dawson Accused of Using Tati Westbrook and James Charles Drama as Clickbait Amid Success of Massive Beauty Launch
Published
3 years agoon

- Shane Dawson’s collaboration with Jeffree Star officially launched online and in stores Friday.
- Fans crashed the website within seconds and stood in line for hours to get their hands on the products, which have since completely sold out.
- Amid all the craze surrounding the launch, Dawson is also facing criticism from viewers who say he used the Tati Westbrook- James Charles drama for clickbait in the trailer since it has yet to be mentioned in the series.
Shane Dawson Beauty Launch
Shane Dawson and Jeffree Stars’ highly anticipated makeup and merchandise collaboration finally launched Friday and quickly took over the internet, meanwhile, fans are still wondering if YouTube beauty drama will be included in upcoming episodes of his series.
The YouTubers released two eyeshadow palettes, a collection of liquid lipsticks, a line of merchandise, and more. But fans had completely overwhelmed the website before the company behind it, Shopify, could even finish listing each item for sale.
Minutes after the scheduled launch time, Star tweeted that the site had crashed, adding “Shane’s in a ball crying on the floor.”
You guys CRASHED the site! Shane’s in a ball crying on the floor. Working on getting everything back up!!! #shanedawsonxjeffreestar
— Jeffree Star (@JeffreeStar) November 1, 2019
Before the full #shanedawsonxjeffreestar collection could even go live, you guys broke the site 😭😱 Not all of the products went live when we launched.. We are currently fixing all issues on our end and praying that @shopify can get back on track shortly 🐷
— Jeffree Star (@JeffreeStar) November 1, 2019
Issues persisted for hours, with many users complaining about the site crashing, error messages, missing confirmation emails, and other problems.
IM SO SORRY! my heart is breaking. i don’t know what to do but jeffrees team and the shopify team have been doing everything they can. we are all in a room pulling our hair out to make this work 😓😓😓😓😓🙏🏻 https://t.co/DvA9EmIRPy
— Shane Dawson (@shanedawson) November 1, 2019
I’m so upset Refreshed the site for THREE HOURS finally got in and continued to get error everytime Then go to pay and the site crashes AGAIN! Now everything is sold out which is great for Shane BUT I STILL HAVEN’T BEEN ABLE TO MAKE MY PURCHASE!!! 💔@shanedawson#JeffreeXShane pic.twitter.com/bHqn8IhRED
— Stephanie (@stephlk91) November 2, 2019
My card was charged it's been 3 hours no confirmation or order number in sight I never received an email plz help @JeffreeStar @shanedawson pic.twitter.com/duKYkRJtZk
— mollystorm (@Mollystorm1018) November 1, 2019
Those who chose to purchase the palette at their local Morphe stores also had to wait in huge lines to get their hands on any of the products.
YA’LL THE LINE IS WILD AT MY MORPHE STORE WE- @shanedawson @JeffreeStar pic.twitter.com/xrmsTN7GTl
— 𝓛𝑜𝓋𝑒, amanda ❄️ (@swiftsrem) November 1, 2019
@JeffreeStar @shanedawson look at what’s happening in Las Vegas at the Morphe Store ahhhh pic.twitter.com/f0DacSCufj
— Alisha Rogers (@AlishaDerksen) November 1, 2019
LINE IN TORONTO MORPHE STORE @JeffreeStar @shanedawson pic.twitter.com/oEq15Jshgt
— ♡ (@CBoggs_) November 1, 2019
As many people expected, the Conspiracy palette was completely sold out by the middle of the day, with the rest of the line selling out shortly after.
Although we don’t know the exact figures just yet, it seems the launch has already broken records according to Jeffree Star, who said the statistics will be released in the coming days.
In the next day or two we will be announcing all of the statistics and records we broke from the #shanedawsonxjeffreestar launch 👁❌ It’s truly mind blowing and on the business aspect, fucking next level. Episode 7 will also show it all and what happened in the first 5 hours 🤯
— Jeffree Star (@JeffreeStar) November 3, 2019
Fans Accuse Shane of Clickbait
The build-up for the release was of course set up by each installment of Dawson’s docu-series, “The Beautiful World of Jeffree Star.” Of the six parts that have been released so far, the lowest viewed episode sits at over 14 million views, while all of the episodes combined make up over 110 million views.
Despite the success of the episodes so far, some fans are upset that Dawson has not included any footage from the infamous Tati Westbrook and James Charles drama.
As you might remember, massive beauty influencer James Charles lost nearly 3 million subscribers in May after his former mentor Tati Westbrook posted her infamous “Bye Sister” video, publicly announcing the end of their friendship. One stand out moment in the video involved her claim that Charles uses his celebrity status to sexually manipulate straight men.
Star and Dawson both publicly expressed their support for Westbrook during the whole ordeal, with Star even going so far as to call Charles a predator. After apologies and explanations from Charles, Star, and Westbrook, the drama eventually blew over and Charles’ subscriber count bounced back.
Fans were hoping to see more about Star and Dawson’s involvement and opinions on the situation in his series and it seemed like they were going to get exactly that. In his trailer for the docu-series, Dawson included footage of him reacting to Westbrook’s initial video and Charles’ subscriber loss.
As of now, the series has seemed to move in chronological order without any mention of the drama, which has left some fans feeling disappointed. Some have even accused Dawson of using the incident as clickbait for views.
Did I miss it or did we never get the tea on James x Tati in this series #JeffreeXShane Like no wondering why it was in the trailer pic.twitter.com/XT2dpc0UmR
— Friendly Neighbourhood Swiftie (@Aeeek27) October 30, 2019
Shane put the James Charles drama in the trailer but not the actual series… I was excited to see what they actually thought of the scandal but I guess they just used it as clickbait to get people to watch☹️#shanedawson
— Wendy’s SONflowers🌻 (@OrReveluv) October 30, 2019
I only watched the Shane Dawson documentary for the Tati and James Charles drama…. and there was none of that… don't put it in the trailer then. ACTUAL CLICKBAIT
— jas 🙏 (@jatnum) November 1, 2019
Who else is disappointed about the fact that Shane didn’t include any Tati and James Charles drama like he promised in the trailer??? 😭😭😭 #ShanexJeffree
— 𝖎𝖗𝖎𝖓𝖆 (@irinavosko) October 30, 2019
Shane needs to make a statement on the entire Tati x James drama as he promised it in the trailer n we still didn't get any of that. Like I'd rather have him say he cut it out instead of just ignoring all of this so I can stop watching. Just messed up in my opinion.
— Sushi Chicken Salmonella (@kkwcloset) November 2, 2019
I’ve been really enjoying Shane’s new jeffree star documentary but I remember them hyping up the ‘tea’ and drama & going over the whole tati and James Charles drama but we haven’t had any of that. Unless it’s coming in this last part 🤷🏼♀️
— Hann🦔 (@yasssshannah) October 29, 2019
Some suggested that Dawson excluded the drama out of respect for those involved, especially since Westbrook and Charles both recently released products last month. Others said it would be harmful to bring it all back up again after everyone has seemingly moved past it.
They probably took it out due to respect for Tati because she wants the drama to be over
— dory (@SingingMUA) October 31, 2019
if the drama hasn't been dropped from the shane series, my best guess is he'll do something around the fact the palette launched at a similar time to tati's and the mini james charles palette (flashbacks, worries about launch etc)
— Megan (@megfranmcc) November 3, 2019
Also, James and Tati both had releases. Even if they are competition and even though they may not all be friends anymore Shane probably did not want to bring all that up and mess with everyone’s launches. There is still an unknown number of episodes left.
— Tyler Hauser (@Smokes4harris) October 30, 2019
In a way I hope they don’t bring it back up. That was such an ugly time. I’m not interested in seeing it all over again. I’m loving the in depth look of the makeup world more. Far more interesting than past drama lol
— Justin Glenn (@ImJustinGlenn) October 30, 2019
Fans also said it was likely a decision to focus on the business aspect of the beauty industry rather than the drama. They specifically pointed to a poll Dawson posted early on in the series asking viewers what they wanted to see more of, though viewers seem to be split on what the results actually were. Meanwhile, others pointed out that there are still more episodes set to come.
Maybe they decided to go a separate way with the doc for a reason. How about it’s not worth it? Because it’s really not. And this is coming from a DC who likes views. Lmao. Maybe it will come later. There’s 9 parts. Simmer down.
— Ashlye Kyle (@AshlyeKyle) October 30, 2019
He did a poll on his Insta and asked if we wanted to see more drama or business and business won. Personally. I'm glad he didn't include all the drama in this because it would have cheapened the series. But to each their own.
— Denisia Nelson (@DenisiaNelson) November 4, 2019
Aren’t we all. A week or two ago Shane even posted an Instagram poll asking if we want more drama or business. Drama was voted over 90%. So I’m trying to wait patiently but it will probably be episode 9 or not in the series at all.
— Jillian (@fakingperfectly) October 29, 2019
Also, if you watched Shane's Instagram story right after part 2 was posted, you'd see that he did a poll, asking if people wanted more drama or more business in the series, and 57^% voted business, so they might not even post about it, and if they do, it may not be a whole part..
— Kayla Tackett (@LassyLagoon1324) October 31, 2019
After the launch of part 1 Shane mention that he was surprised how interested everyone was in the business side of things so he’s kinda geared the episodes more towards that than towards the drama, but he also did an insta poll recently “drama or business” and drama won so
— dev (@dsbales_) October 30, 2019
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Schools Across the U.S. Cancel Classes Friday Over Unverified TikTok Threat
Published
5 months agoon
December 17, 2021By
Cory Ray
Officials in multiple states said they haven’t found any credible threats but are taking additional precautions out of an abundance of safety.
School Cancelled
Schools in no fewer than 10 states either canceled classes or increased their police presence on Friday after a series of TikToks warned of imminent shooting and bombs threats.
Despite that, officials said they found little evidence to suggest the threats are credible. It’s possible no real threat was actually ever made as it’s unclear if the supposed threats originated on TikTok, another social media platform, or elsewhere.
“We handle even rumored threats with utmost seriousness, which is why we’re working with law enforcement to look into warnings about potential violence at schools even though we have not found evidence of such threats originating or spreading via TikTok,” TikTok’s Communications team tweeted Thursday afternoon.
We handle even rumored threats with utmost seriousness, which is why we're working with law enforcement to look into warnings about potential violence at schools even though we have not found evidence of such threats originating or spreading via TikTok.
— TikTokComms (@TikTokComms) December 16, 2021
(2/3) Law enforcement agencies have investigated this threat and determined that it originated in Arizona and is not credible. We want to continue to encourage members of Team BCPS to report suspicious or threatening activities or postings.
— Baltimore County Public Schools (@BaltCoPS) December 16, 2021
While there are no known specific threats against New Jersey schools, the safety of our children is our highest priority and we will work closely with law enforcement to monitor the situation and remain prepared.
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) December 16, 2021
Still, given the uptick of school shootings in the U.S. in recent years, many school districts across the country decided to respond to the rumors. According to The Verge, some districts in California, Minnesota, Missouri, and Texas shut down Friday.
“Based on law enforcement interviews, Little Falls Community Schools was specifically identified in a TikTok post related to this threat,” one school district in Minnesota said in a letter Thursday. “In conversations with local law enforcement, the origins of this threat remain unknown. Therefore, school throughout the district is canceled tomorrow, Friday, December 17.”
In Gilroy, California, one high school that closed its doors Friday said it would reschedule final exams that were expected to take place the same day to January.
According to the Associated Press, several other districts in Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Montana, New York, and Pennsylvania stationed more police officers at their schools Friday.
Viral Misinformation or Legitimate Warnings?
As The Verge notes, “The reports of threats on TikTok may be self-perpetuating.”
For example, many of the videos online may have been created in response to initial warnings as more people hopped onto the trend. Amid school cancellations, videos have continued to sprout up — many awash with both rumors and factual information.
“I’m scared off my ass, what do I do???” one TikTok user said in a now-deleted video, according to People.
“The post is vague and not directed at a specific school, and is circulating around school districts across the country,” Chicago Public Schools said in a letter, though it did not identify any specific post. “Please do not re-share any suspicious or concerning posts on social media.”
According to Dr. Amy Klinger, the director of programs for the nonprofit Educator’s School Safety Network, “This is not 2021 phenomenon.”
Instead, she told The Today Show that her network has been tracking school shooting threats since 2013, and she noted that in recent years, they’ve become more prominent on social media.
“It’s not just somebody in a classroom of 15 people hearing someone make a threat,” she said. “It’s 15,000 people on social media, because it gets passed around and it becomes larger and larger and larger.”
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Jake Paul Says He “Can’t Get Cancelled” as a Boxer
Published
7 months agoon
November 1, 2021
The controversial YouTuber opened up about what it has been like to go from online fame to professional boxing.
The New Yorker Profiles Jake Paul
YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul talked about his career switch, reputation, and cancel culture in a profile published Monday in The New Yorker.
While Paul rose to fame as the Internet’s troublemaker, he now spends most of his time in the ring. He told the outlet that one difference between YouTube and boxing is that his often controversial reputation lends better to his new career.
“One thing that is great about being a fighter is, like, you can’t get cancelled,” Paul said. The profile noted that the sport often rewards and even encourages some degree of bad behavior.
“I’m not a saint,” Paul later continued. “I’m also not a bad guy, but I can very easily play the role.”
Paul also said the other difference between his time online and his time in boxing is the level of work. While he says he trains hard, he confessed that there was something more challenging about making regular YouTube content.
“Being an influencer was almost harder than being a boxer,” he told The New Yorker. “You wake up in the morning and you’re, like, Damn, I have to create fifteen minutes of amazing content, and I have twelve hours of sunlight.”
Jake Paul Vs. Tommy Fury
The New Yorker profile came just after it was announced over the weekend Paul will be fighting boxer Tommy Fury in an 8-round cruiserweight fight on Showtime in December.
“It’s time to kiss ur last name and ur family’s boxing legacy goodbye,” Paul tweeted. “DEC 18th I’m changing this wankers name to Tommy Fumbles and celebrating with Tom Brady.”
Pucker up Timmy, it’s time to kiss ur last name and ur family’s boxing legacy goodbye. DEC 18th Im changing this wankers name to Tommy Fumbles and celebrating with Tom Brady. Tickets on sale November 10th!#PaulFury One Will Fall. @MostVpromotions @showtimeboxing @amaliearena pic.twitter.com/IFStMpJul5
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) October 29, 2021
Both Paul and Fury are undefeated, according to ESPN. Like Paul, Fury has found fame outside of the sport. He has become a reality TV star in the U.K. after appearing on the hit show “Love Island.”
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Hackers Hit Twitch Again, This Time Replacing Backgrounds With Image of Jeff Bezos
Published
7 months agoon
October 8, 2021By
Cory Ray
The hack appears to be a form of trolling, though it’s possible that the infiltrators were able to uncover a security flaw while reviewing Twitch’s newly-leaked source code.
Bezos Prank
Hackers targeted Twitch for a second time this week, but rather than leaking sensitive information, the infiltrators chose to deface the platform on Friday by swapping multiple background images with a photo of former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.
According to those who saw the replaced images firsthand, the hack appears to have mostly — and possibly only — affected game directory headers. Though the incident appears to be nothing more than a surface-level prank, as Amazon owns Twitch, it could potentially signal greater security flaws.
More Twitch shenanigans are afoot. All game directory header pictures on the Web version of Twitch are now showing a closeup picture of Jeff Bezos. It's been like this for the last 2 hours. pic.twitter.com/LcKP9jGMCC
— AnEternalEnigma (@AnEternalEnigma) October 8, 2021
For example, it’s possible the hackers could have used leaked internal security data from earlier this week to discover a network vulnerability and sneak into the platform.
The latest jab at the platforms came after Twitch assured its users it has seen “no indication” that their login credentials were stolen during the first hack. Still, concerns have remained regarding the potential for others to now spot cracks in Twitch’s security systems.
It’s also possible the Bezos hack resulted from what’s known as “cache poisoning,” which, in this case, would refer to a more limited form of hacking that allowed the infiltrators to manipulate similar images all at once. If true, the hackers likely would not have been able to access Twitch’s back end.
The photo changes only lasted several hours before being returned to their previous conditions.
First Twitch Hack
Despite suspicions and concerns, it’s unclear whether the Bezos hack is related to the major leak of Twitch’s internal data that was posted to 4chan on Wednesday.
That leak exposed Twitch’s full source code — including its security tools — as well as data on how much Twitch has individually paid every single streamer on the platform since August 2019.
It also revealed Amazon’s at least partially developed plans for a cloud-based gaming library, codenamed Vapor, which would directly compete with the massively popular library known as Steam.
Even though Twitch has said its login credentials appear to be secure, it announced Thursday that it has reset all stream keys “out of an abundance of caution.” Users are still being urged to change their passwords and update or implement two-factor authentication if they haven’t already.
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