Melanie Schmitz

Freelance Contributor at Freelance

Digital News Editor at Good Morning America

คุณป้า / editor @GMA / https://t.co/xGSFbR8jG1

Articles

Rihanna, A$AP Rocky expecting 3rd child, rapper confirms

1 week ago | willmarradio.com | Melanie Schmitz |Katie Kindelan

Rihanna is expecting baby No. 3. The singer's baby news was confirmed Monday night at the 2025 Met Gala by her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky. "It feels amazing, you know," A$AP Rocky told reporters after they congratulated him following media reports that the couple was expecting their third child, according to The Associated Press.
Rihanna, A$AP Rocky expecting 3rd child, rapper confirms at 2025 Met Gala

1 week ago | abcnews.go.com | Melanie Schmitz |Katie Kindelan

Rihanna is expecting baby No. 3. The singer's baby news was confirmed Monday night at the 2025 Met Gala by her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky. "It feels amazing, you know," A$AP Rocky told reporters after they congratulated him following media reports that the couple was expecting their third child, according to The Associated Press.
What to know about the Nintendo Switch 2 preorder chaos

2 weeks ago | abcnews.go.com | Casey DelBasso |Melanie Schmitz

Shoppers reported that preorders for the new Switch console were a mess. ByCasey DelBasso and Melanie SchmitzNintendo Switch 2 Nintendo The launch of Nintendo Switch 2 preorders turned into digital chaos overnight. Preorders for the new gaming system officially opened at midnight ET across several major retailers, leaving buyers frustrated as websites crashed and inventory vanished within minutes.
TikTok update: Social media app expands Family Pairing feature with new parental controls

2 months ago | abc7.com | Anthony McMahon |Shafiq Najib |Melanie Schmitz

LOS ANGELES -- TikTok is expanding its Family Pairing feature with new tools designed to give parents more control and ensure a safer experience for teens on the platform, the company announced Tuesday. TikTok first rolled out the Family Pairing feature in 2020. The safety feature "allows parents, guardians, and teens to customize their safety settings based on individual needs," according to the company's website.
How educators and content creators are teaching Black history on social media

Feb 11, 2025 | abcnews.go.com | Melanie Schmitz

"So much of African American history is tied into American history."ByGMA Team and Melanie SchmitzFebruary 11, 2025, 5:37 PMTaylor Cassidy, author of the book "Black History Is Your History," speaks to "Good Morning America" in an interview that aired Feb. 11, 2025.
Drunk Elephant voluntarily recalls 3 products over ingredient mix-up

Nov 25, 2024 | abcnews.go.com | Jacqueline Yates |Melanie Schmitz

Affected products include the popular Lala Retro Whipped Cream. ByJacqueline Laurean Yates and Melanie SchmitzNovember 25, 2024, 12:48 PMPopular skin care brand Drunk Elephant has issued a voluntary recall for three products due to an ingredient mix-up during production and is urging customers to discontinue use of the affected products immediately. In a Nov.
TikTok to automatically label AI-generated content

May 8, 2024 | thepulseofnh.com | Emmanuelle Saliba |Max Zahn |Kelly McCarthy |Melanie Schmitz

(NEW YORK) -- TikTok announced on ABC News' Good Morning America Thursday morning that beginning immediately, the social media giant will automatically label Artificial Intelligence-generated content when it is uploaded from certain platforms. "Our users and our creators are so excited about AI and what it can do for their creativity and their ability to connect with audiences." Adam Presser, TikTok's Head of Operations & Trust and Safety, told ABC News in an exclusive interview.
Panera drops controversial Charged Lemonade from drink menu

May 7, 2024 | thepulseofnh.com | Kelly McCarthy |Melanie Schmitz |Max Zahn |William Mansell

(NEW YORK) -- Fast casual restaurant chain Panera Bread is doing away with highly caffeinated Charged Lemonade drinks that have been at the center of multiple wrongful death lawsuits since last fall. A spokesperson for Panera confirmed to ABC News that is has undergone a "recent menu transformation," as first reported by Bloomberg.
Panera drops controversial Charged Lemonade from drink menu

May 7, 2024 | abcnews.go.com | Kelly McCarthy |Melanie Schmitz

The caffeinated drink drew lawsuits and health warnings. ByKelly McCarthy and Melanie SchmitzFast casual restaurant chain Panera Bread is doing away with highly caffeinated Charged Lemonade drinks that have been at the center of multiple wrongful death lawsuits since last fall. A spokesperson for Panera confirmed to ABC News that is has undergone a "recent menu transformation," as first reported by Bloomberg.