INFLUENCER CULTURE & THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
The growing role of social media influencers in shaping entertainment marketing, red carpet events and film premieres, and its implications for artistic culture
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Influencers start to account for themselves: how Spain's tax agency ended internet stars' 'savings tricks'
EL PAÍSLos ‘influencers’ empiezan a rendir cuentas: cómo Hacienda ha acabado en España con los trucos “de ahorro” de las estrellas de Internet
Jun 28, 2026, 06:42 AM
A report describes how Spain's tax agency has cracked down on the 'savings tricks' used by internet stars, marking a turning point in the 2026 income tax campaign for influencers. It notes that gifts they receive can count as taxable income.
Coldplay Kisscam Woman Opens Up to Oprah, Accuses Tech Giants of Profiting From Her Suffering
EL PAÍSKristin Cabot, la protagonista de la ‘kisscam’ de Coldplay, se sincera con Oprah Winfrey y acusa a las tecnológicas de “lucrarse con su dolor”
Mar 17, 2026, 12:42 PM
Kristin Cabot, the former HR director at Astronomer who went viral after being caught on a Coldplay concert kisscam with her then-boss Andy Byron in July 2025, has given a candid interview to Oprah Winfrey. She revealed she continues to receive hate messages and death threats, and accused tech companies of profiting from the harassment she has endured. Cabot's public appearance marks her first major media statement since the incident sparked a global online storm.