Founded in 2018, online lifestyle, music, entertainment, and celebrity news urban blog The Neighborhood Talk has become one of the most popular news sites around, as can be seen by its thousands of followers and subscribers on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, who are addicted to the site’s juicy posts and videos. So popular are its articles, in fact, that they can receive a whopping 35 million impressions each week, and that includes quite a number of elite celebrity followers too.
But while founder Kyle Anfernee Simpson is undoubtedly meeting his goals in providing readers with the hottest news and gossip about music, movies, artists, and entertainment, what makes this platform stand out from its rivals, in what can only be considered a highly competitive industry? After all, there are dozens of other sites talking about the same events and the same celebrities, so what makes The Neighborhood number one?
Judging by users’ reviews, the answer is that people love the humor, and especially the sarcastic captions. The writing manages to be entertaining and witty, while being informative at the same time. Amazingly, the articles are submitted by college students who haven’t even graduated as yet, an idea initiated by Kyle that allows young minds to explore their own creativity while growing as individuals and expanding their networks.
“Y’all are undefeated when it comes to these captions,” says one user, while another adds, “you all are going to get me fired from my job because I can’t stop laughing at the captions.”
Injecting humor into the news on sports, celebrities, health, and politics, the blog appeals to readers of all ages, from all walks of life. Not surprisingly, its popularity soared during the pandemic – a time when finding something to laugh about was becoming increasingly difficult.
Humor aside, The Neighborhood Talk has also taken on a sense of social responsibility by helping to create a safe online space for everyone, especially young men and women. Having worked with the likes of Nicki Minaj, The Real, and The Shade Room, Kyle is on a mission to ensure that black culture and content has a place to survive daily in a tasteful manner. He also launched an Online Bullying & Abuse Prevention Initiative as a means not only to prevent online bullying, but also to support social issues that include online trolling, domestic violence, child pornography and child labor.
The Neighborhood Talk has been featured on several well-loved shows, including The Real on Fox, Wendy Williams, E! News, and Dish Nation, even securing its own segment on Fox’s Good Morning Atlanta. Kyle has also appeared on Fox Soul’s talk show “The Mix.” And for diehard fans, the blog even sells its own merchandise in the way of T-shirts and masks.
The Neighborhood Talk: ‘Your neighborhood friends keeping you up to date with the funniest/juiciest celebrity news!’ has a bright future indeed. Visit The Neighborhood Talk on its official website and brighten up your day with a good laugh and the hottest, most up-to-date news.