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Friday, July 17, 2026

Blog / General

Myspace , Blackplanet , Tumblr, What Happened to the Platforms We Built Our Communities On?

You probably remember it. The early 2000s. You logged into Blackplanet or MySpace with your username, customized your profile like it was your own digital home, uploaded tracks, posted art, connected directly with fans and fellow creators—no algorithm deciding who got to see your work. Your page was your brand. No engagement metrics. No shadowbanning. No pressure to post daily to "stay relevant." Then something changed. What Happened to the Platforms We Built Our Communities On Blackplanet shut down in 2011. MySpace pivoted away from community toward music streaming (and eventually faded). Tumblr sold to Verizon and gutted its culture. Even early Facebook had that grassroots, "build your own space" energy before it became an algorithmic attention farm. The pattern...

Bmmstaff 2 months ago 2 likes / 0 comments

Blog / Fashion

Beauty or Brains which do you prefer?

Beauty or Brains... What Do You Prefer? People ask this question all the time, almost as if the two can't exist together. As a model, I've learned that many people make up their minds about you before you've even spoken a word. They see a pretty face, a nice outfit, a few photos online, and suddenly they think they know everything about your personality, your intelligence, your ambitions, and your values. The truth is, beauty opens some doors. It grabs attention. That's just human nature. But attention doesn't build relationships. Attention doesn't solve problems. Attention doesn't make someone loyal. Your mind does. I've met incredibly attractive people who couldn't hold a conversation for five minutes, and I've met people who...

Cecelia Cichan 1 week ago 0 likes / 0 comments

Blog / General

Independent Artists Are Taking Over: Why the Music Industry Is Shifting in 2026

The music industry is no longer controlled the way it used to be. For years, major labels decided who got seen, who got heard, and who had a chance. That structure is breaking down fast. In 2026, independent artists are not just surviving—they are competing at the highest level. The biggest shift comes from access. Platforms like Spotify and TikTok have made it possible for anyone to reach a global audience without needing approval from a label. An artist can record a track at home, upload it, and potentially reach millions within days. That kind of reach used to require industry connections. Now it requires strategy. Home studios are another major factor. What once demanded thousands of dollars in equipment...

Bmmstaff 3 months ago 1 likes / 0 comments

Blog / Entertainment

Is the Internet Rewarding Entertainment… or Authenticity?

Over the last few months I've found myself seeing Deen and AB everywhere. Whether it's short clips, reactions, podcasts, memes, or people arguing in the comments, they seem to have become unavoidable online. Their names keep showing up because people keep sharing them, talking about them, and reacting to them. Deen, in particular, has built a massive audience across social media, with hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of views on his content. It got me thinking. What exactly are we rewarding? Is it talent? Is it honesty? Is it controversy? Or have we reached a point where simply keeping people watching is enough? The internet has changed. Years ago you needed polished videos, expensive cameras, or a television...

Picabo Street 2 weeks ago 3 likes / 0 comments

Blog / General

Build Your Family Tree on BMM Play

We have added a new community feature that helps members connect in a more personal way: the Family Tree. The Family Tree lets you create a visual tree of your relatives, friends, and family connections right here on the website. You can add people, connect relationships, invite family members to join, and share your tree with the people you choose. This is not just a simple list of names. You can build a real interactive tree with parents, siblings, spouses, partners, and custom relationships. Members can be added from the website, or you can manually add relatives who are not members yet. One of the best parts is that family members can be invited to join the website and claim...

Bmmstaff 4 weeks ago 3 likes / 0 comments