Gen Z Powerhouse Brett Cooper Lands Fox News Spot: What to Know
Whoa, hold the phone—my coffee’s doing backflips over this scoop about Brett Cooper’s latest career twist! The 23-year-old Gen Z podcaster and YouTube whiz has officially signed on with Fox News Media, as revealed in a June 25 statement (Fox News Media). You might’ve caught her sparring with Lara Trump on My View back in April, but now she’s stepping into a regular commentator role covering everything from politics to pop culture. And trust me, with her nine million-plus followers hanging on every word, this move is like a triple shot of espresso in the conservative media world.
Brett’s journey kicked off when she realized during the COVID lockdown that her childhood acting gigs didn’t mesh with the values she grew up with (Fox News, April). So she pivoted to college camera segments at UCLA, then landed at The Daily Wire hosting The Comments Section podcast—until she bowed out late last year to chart her own path. In her own words, she didn’t start to “change minds” so much as “foster understanding” across political divides, which explains why swarms of fellow Gen Zers (yes, even some who usually roll their eyes at conservative takes) can’t get enough of her “grounded perspective, sharp wit and distinctive takes.”
On her personal YouTube channel, Brett doesn’t shy away from hot-button pop culture talk—remember her video dissecting Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend album cover drama? Or her deep dive into Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively’s legal battle? She’ll openly admit, “I don’t expect you to agree with me,” but hopes viewers walk away feeling like they’ve peeked behind the other side of the aisle (Fox News).
But wait—there’s more caffeine in the pot! While Brett’s riding this career high, another influencer, Colleen Ballinger (aka Miranda Sings), is in the hot seat. Screenshots surfaced in June alleging she groomed underage fans via a group chat dubbed “Colleeny’s Weenies,” complete with suggestive questions—allegations NBC News says remain unverified. Ballinger’s tour dates were axed, and her response came in the form of a ten-minute ukulele song denouncing what she calls a “toxic gossip train.”
And don’t even get me started on the viral “Girl, Wash Your Face” house-cleaner debacle—some things are just too spicy for decaf. So whether you’re here for the next gen conservative voice or the latest influencer fallout, the tea’s piping hot and there’s no way I’m slowing down. Whew—somebody hand me another cup; I could spill this all day!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and Fox News Media statement, June 25; Fox News “My View with Lara Trump,” April; NBC News report on Colleen Ballinger allegations
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