Nikita Dragun is a complicated fixture in the creator space. She’s one of the most visible and outspoken trans influencers in the world. She’s also become infamous for drama and controversy over the past few years. Scandal has been a driving force in her career thus far, following her from YouTube to TikTok, channel to channel. Now, she says she wants to start a “new chapter.” But what’s the next step for the influencer who’s done it all?

Passionfruit reporter Grace Stanley spoke with Dragun about her new Amazon Amp radio show Dear Dragun, the intimacy of audio content, and sharing a more positive message to her captive audience.

"I've kind of collected all the amazing things, the ups and the downs, and really have taken a moment to actually pause for a second."

By Grace Stanley, Passionfruit Reporter

• Instagram is testing an “immersive,” full screen feed akin to TikTok. (via TechCrunch).
• Cameo has laid off over 80 employees. (via the Information)
• NFT sales have dropped 92% since reaching a peak of 225,000 weekly sales in September. (via the Wall Street Journal)
• Facebook is shutting down its podcast service after one year. (via Bloomberg)
• Twitter is testing Twitter Circle, a feature that would allow users to tweet to a select group of up to 150 followers.
• ICYMI: Would you watch an 8-hour YouTube video on your favorite childhood show? Millions of people already do. Passionfruit contributor Steven Asarch dove into the appeal of these long YouTube videos and how the platform's algorithm favors them.
• Meet the users fighting NFT-based hate speech. Read this and more from the Daily Dot's series on "the voices defining Web3."
• Beauty vlogger Michelle Phan has been ridiculed for recent statements claiming she "healed" a man in a wheelchair. However, a recent report shows she's been peddling misinformation for years. (via Rolling Stone)apps in its app store to help creators drive online sales.

This 10-minute ramen looks like a must-try.