Kat Tenbarge
Kat Tenbarge is an American journalist, who is currently working as a tech and culture reporter for NBC News after previously working as a senior reporter at Insider.[1] She specializes in reporting on internet culture and influencers, including her own views and commentary. Tenbarge has reported on several cases of sexual assault allegations against Internet personalities,[2] and her work and views concerning internet culture are frequently cited in other publications.[3][4][5]
Tenbarge studied journalism at Ohio University, where she was also the editor-in-chief of one of the school's student publications, The New Political.[6][7]
Career
In October 2020, Tenbarge reported on sexual assault allegations against Jeffree Star, after she was approached with the allegations by the accuser unprompted.[8] In January 2021, she reported on allegations of child grooming against YouTuber CallMeCarson.[9]
On 16 March 2021, Tenbarge reported on the alleged rape of a woman in 2018 during the filming of a video by David Dobrik.[10][11] The incident was reported to have taken place while the woman was inebriated, and was allegedly committed by Dom Zeglaitis, who was at the time a member of Dobrik's Vlog Squad.[12] The woman had agreed to work with Tenbarge, who said that she had been waiting for an outlet that would allow her anonymity.[10] This report resulted in widespread backlash against Dobrik, including the withdrawal of support from several sponsors of his YouTube channel, and ultimately resulted in him stepping down from his position at Dispo.[10][5][13]
Tenbarge runs a newsletter called The Kids Aren't Alright, published through Substack.[14][4]
On December 2, 2021, Tenbarge announced on social media she would be a tech and culture reporter for NBC News which will end her previous employment with Insider.[15]
References
- ^ "Kat Tenbarge". Insider. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
- ^ O'Connell-Joshua, Grace. "A behind-the-scenes look at how Insider reporter Kat Tenbarge investigated rape allegations against a member of David Dobrik's Vlog Squad". Business Insider. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ Winkie, Luke (June 30, 2021). "The Gabbie Hanna and Escape the Night Drama, Explained". Vulture. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ a b Jennings, Rebecca (May 18, 2021). "The blandness of TikTok's biggest stars". Vox. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ a b Lorenz, Taylor (March 19, 2021). "David Dobrik, Losing Sponsors and Fans, Steps Down From App He Co-founded". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
- ^ Runnells, Riley (March 21, 2021). "Tracking Trends: David Dobrik's career might be over after 'Business Insider' article". The Post. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "White House Correspondents' Association | Scholar | Kat Tenbarge". White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA). Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ Weisenstein, Kara (October 1, 2020). "Jeffree Star has been accused of sexual assault". Mic. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Perrett, Connor (June 20, 2021). "YouTuber 'CallMeCarson' teases return after he left social media following allegations he sexted underage fans". Insider. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c Li, Johanna (March 25, 2021). "David Dobrik Controversy: How Insider's Kat Tenbarge Learned of Ex-Vlog Squad Member Accused of Sexual Assault". Inside Edition. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Hearon, Sarah (March 23, 2021). "David Dobrik Apologizes Again as Vlog Squad Members Speak Out". Us Weekly. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Tenbarge, Kat (March 16, 2021). "A woman featured on YouTube star David Dobrik's channel says she was raped by a Vlog Squad member in 2018 the night they filmed a video about group sex". Business Insider. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Criddle, Cristina (March 22, 2021). "David Dobrik quits app after associate accused of rape". BBC News. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
- ^ Donaldson, Kayleigh (August 30, 2021). "'He's All That,' Addison Rae, and Turning TikTok Stars Into 'Real Celebrities'". Pajiba. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ Twitter https://twitter.com/kattenbarge/status/1466407211278782475. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
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