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Feb 25, 2026
Lydia Valentino, viral correspondent tracking trending music and the V30 chart. She breaks down throwback virality, shifts in social platforms, and a viral AI toddler trend. Short rundowns on Shazam movements, sync-driven boosts, and which audios are edits or dances.
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TikTok Held Course After U.S. Acquisition Drama
- TikTok's core algorithm and business momentum remain intact despite U.S. acquisition drama.
- Tracy Gardner frames TikTok as part of an industry 'flywheel' where the platform's steady algorithmic performance supports ongoing growth and adoption.
Amplify Data Shows TikTok Outpacing Instagram
- Brands saw biggest follower and engagement growth on TikTok this year per Amplify's survey of 200,000 profiles.
- The report also highlights declining organic engagement on Instagram and signals Facebook/Instagram are in maintenance rather than growth phases.
Instagram Tests Reels First App Design
- Instagram is doubling down on Reels by testing designs that make Reels the default app experience.
- The platform's UI shift increasingly mimics TikTok's vertical video feed, accelerating user exposure to short-form Reels.