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'I love the idea of thinking big about how to change culture': the director of Hulu's new movie Swiped on how she hopes to inspire audiences

Swiped is a biographical movie about the creation and success of the dating app Bumble, and director Rachel Lee Goldenberg spoke to me about the importance of its message.

TechRadar

Lily James felt a 'bit of a fake' starring in Swiped

Lily James plays Whitney Wolfe Herd - Bumble's founder and former CEO - in Swiped, and the actress has admitted she felt "guilty" and a "bit of a fake" by starring in the film because she has never used a dating app.

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7 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more (Sept. 20-21)

Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'Elio,' 'Superman,' '28 Years Later,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.

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‘Shut it down!’ — Bumble founder Wolfe Herd is terrified that there’s a new Hulu biopic about her life and wanted to block it two years ago

“I’m obviously both terrified and maybe slightly flattered,” Whitney Wolfe Herd said of “Swiped.”

Fortune

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (September 19)

From Superman to Gen V's sophomore season, here's what you need to watch this weekend.

TechRadar

Swiped review – breezy drama gives dating apps the origins treatment

Lily James plays former Tinder employee who became founder of Bumble in an illuminating yet corny rise-to-fame tale

The Guardian - US

Swiped review – Lily James leads a girlboss Social Network that is half film, half Bumble advert

2/5 This Disney+ biopic treats Whitney Wolfe Herd’s often harrowing experiences in the male-dominated tech industry with appropriate seriousness, but ultimately becomes a bland PR exercise

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AI Swipe-Off: Can Match's Algorithm Edge Out Bumble's Buzz?

Bumble Inc‘s (NASDAQ:BMBL) splashy marketing might grab headlines, but Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH) is betting that smarter algorithms — not louder ads — will win the dating wars. With Tinder and Hinge leaning hard into AI-driven product upgrades, Match is positioning itself as the quiet disruptor in a noisy fight…

Benzinga

7 top new movies I'd stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more (Sept. 16-22)

This week's crop of top new movies across the best streaming services includes "Superman," "28 Years Later," "Elio," Ne Zha 2" and more.

Tom’s Guide

What to Stream: Cardi B, a movie about Bumble, 'Morning Show' and a look at Lilith Fair

Cardi B releasing her long-awaited sophomore LP, “Am I the Drama

The Independent UK

How to use ChatGPT to improve your dating profile — 7 prompts to try now

Your new wingman/wingwoman

Tom’s Guide

Swiped to Twiggy: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Lily James plays the co-founder of Tinder and Bumble in a damning film that shows up Silicon Valley’s toxic male culture – plus Sadie Frost pays homage to the fashion icon who became the face of the swinging 60s

The Guardian - UK

New on Hulu in September 2025 — here's the best shows and movies to watch

Our guide to all the new movies and TV shows coming to Hulu throughout September 2025, including our top three picks of the streamer's new releases.

Tom’s Guide

Raya: The Dating App That Rejects You More Politely Than Your Ex

In the brutal world of online dating, getting ghosted is bad. Getting "waitlisted" by Raya—the ultra-exclusive dating app favored by celebrities and creators—might sting worse, but at least it comes with polish. With a reported 2.5 million people stuck in the queue, Raya has managed to turn rejection into a…

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Beyond snubbing Tinder, Bumble, and casual flings, more than half of Gen Z is spending $0 monthly on dating, BofA finds

Gen Z’s economic anxiety—as well as disinterest in casual dating—has led many young people to spend little to nothing on dates.

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Lily James is too 'self-conscious' to use dating apps

Actress Lily James has confessed she feels too "self-conscious" to use dating apps - admitting she feels putting a profile online in her search for love would be "counterintuitive" to her desire for privacy.

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‘Short King’ Brutally Rejected By Woman Goes Viral As People Debate Height Preferences In Dating

"I will never understand why tall women sleep on short kings."

Tom’s Guide

Hulu just dropped a trailer for a new movie that looks like 'The Social Network' for Tinder — and I'm swiping right already

Hulu just dropped a trailer for "Swiped," a new biopic starring Lily James as billionaire dating app entrepreneur Whitney Wolfe Herd.

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The Independent UK

The dating app wars: Hinge booms as Bumble users drop and Tinder tries to attract Gen Z

Bumble saw a nearly 9 percent decrease in paying customers during the second quarter of 2025 as rival dating apps Tinder and Hinge continue to thrive

Benzinga

Match Group Investors Swipe Right On Q2 Results, Q3 Guidance

Dating app company Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH) reported second-quarter financial results after market close Tuesday.

Evening Standard

'Dating has never felt more unsafe': How the Tea app hack exposed the very issue it was built to solve

An app built to protect women has been targeted in a terrifying revenge attack — underscoring just how unsafe dating is in the process. So where can we go from here? Katie Strick reports

The Guardian - US

US man arrested for allegedly using dating apps to scam matches out of $2m

Christopher Earl Lloyd, 39, claimed he was a financial expert to convince victims to transfer him money, prosecutors say

The Conversation

More than just a bad date: Navigating harms on LGBTQ+ dating apps

Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Grindr have become a ubiquitous part of modern dating for young people looking to meet potential partners. However, many Gen Z users are increasingly forgoing dating apps, feeling burnt out by the whole process.

The Conversation

Why in-person dating is making a comeback — and why Gen Z is struggling with it

With plummeting subscriber numbers, rising costs and users who are sick of endless swiping, the dating app industry is in crisis. Recent layoffs at Bumble are raising questions about the future of dating apps and alternatives for people who want to find romance and connection offline instead.

Sports Illustrated

Angel Reese, A'ja Wilson and Others Shine on the WNBA All-Star Orange Carpet

The members of Team Clark and Team Collier crushed their carpet looks on Thursday.

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