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Davis Burleson crushes it as host of Club Cosmo 2024

Davis Burleson crushes it as host of Club Cosmo 2024

Against the backdrop of cold weather, the hottest event of the season, in our biased opinion, was Cosmo Club Awards 2024. And the coolest clique *insert What iconic TikTok snap*, who debuted at the event? Cosmo Club membersCertainly. Organized by UTA Next Gen in partnership with CosmopolitanThe 2024 Club Cosmo Awards at ZCON (which took place on October 24th) officially introduced our the first class of trends, brands and creators targeting Gen Z paving the way for future generations. And the event needed an equally impressive host to ensure the evening went off without a hitch. Enter: Davis Burleson.

The content creator/host/genuine cool person seamlessly combined humor and sincerity as he announced the 2024 Club Cosmo members: from Mean Girls star Avantika and wonderful Aaron Rose Philipcomedian Chloe Troast And my personal music icon Harry Daniels. Moments before going on stage, Davis decided to chat with Cosmopolitan about the meaning of the evening and answer all our burning questions about his show on tiktok What is Poppin? With Davis!his dream guest, and *this* is an interview with Charli XCX. Buckle up!

Welcome to the Cosmo Club, Davis! Are there any rituals you perform before going on stage as a presenter?

So many things! I’m reviewing my script like million once. The funny thing is that I love to improvise, and every time I do it it’s different. But the good thing is that I like what I say, that’s the way I look at it.

I also always get knots in my stomach when I’m worried, so I try to eat healthy and order a lot of different dishes. For example, today I ate half a chicken sandwich and half a serving of chicken nuggets. I couldn’t decide!

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Eli Schmidt

Thanks to all your preparation, you obviously became deeply familiar with the first Club Cosmo group. What does this list mean to you?

The list is so interesting because it’s really interesting to see all these trends gaining recognition. They really make such a big impact. I mean, for example, the modest trend. This is a wonderful example of something that started small and grew into literally a national phenomenon, covered on all channels. Today show and Jimmy Fallon—everyone did it. And it’s really fun to be a part of this world as a TikToker and just see the trend grow and evolve.

I also host on TikTok radio on SiriusXMthat’s why we talk about these trends every day. I see them rise and I see them fall, so it’s very exciting to be here tonight and see which ones win awards.

I’d like to talk about your accolades, of which there are so many, including your TikTok show What is Poppin? With Davis! How did the idea for the series come about?

Well, in 2020 I started making TikToks and comedy videos about how I’m just crazy on the internet. Fallen Mediafound me through them, called me to a meeting and asked, “What do you think about doing some form of street man style show on TikTok?” And I was like, “I totally agree.” Of course, I was new to college and didn’t know anything, but I was depressed.

We had zero subscribers and they told me to just go there with a mask during COVID – and that I might buy an iPhone. *laughs*So I went to Soho with my mini mic, literally in 20 degree weather, and just tried my best. I was so excited because I was getting paid $100 a week and even though I didn’t know if it would make any difference, I still knew I had to give it my best shot. But within a month I had 100,000 subscribers, and from there everything went uphill.

Seeing you grow in real time was truly incredible. You’ve been doing the coolest bits lately, and this is actually the perfect follow-up to your recent interview with Charli XCX! What was the experience like from start to finish? What was she like in real life? I need to know everything.

Charlie is the queen. I’m obsessed with her and she’s so cute. The funny thing is we’ve had a lot of celebrities come on our show lately and it’s been amazing. And over time, you begin to notice different inclinations of people: some have security, some come with a squad of 20 people, some come alone. It just depends.

However, many of them, understandably, don’t actually want to go into the public area of ​​the park because there are so many people there and they don’t want a potential crowd to distract them from the interview. They also have to worry about their safety and the safety of others. What about Charlie? She said, “I want to be in the park. I want the real deal. I want a real experience.” And she couldn’t have been better. The video turned out really well – it was amazing!

That sincerity definitely came through in your conversation! Who are you No was about who is your dream guest?

A dream – and I wait patiently every day – Ariana Grande. I’ve been obsessed with her since I was 13. Like, I would die to even spend a moment with her.

I feel like we have to showcase it because she’s so popular in the press. You never know!

She is in large quantities! I was crossing my fingers because she was out there somewhere. AND Wicked comes out November 21st, so there’s still time.

Ari is Hollywood royalty, I need to make this happen for you. And you’re pretty much New York royalty thanks to your presence in Washington Square Park. What other places do you like to walk around the city and have fun?

Oh my god, thank you! This place is so interesting because it looks like a New York University campus, so there are a lot of people around my age there. I’m also obsessed with anywhere there’s happy hour. I’m a big fan of happy hours if I go out. Like, why not start at 5 or 6 when the sun goes down, right? So Bar Pisellino one of my favorites. I love sitting outside and all the workers there are actually French.

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Eli Schmidt

You say that funny because one of my best friend’s girlfriends works there and she’s French, so the rumors are true.

The rumors are true! Okay, let’s go. They also have the best Aperol splashes ever. Oh, and one more place NewsBar Cafe. I started going there every day to do homework when I first moved to New York my freshman year. And now I always go there just to have lunch with friends. I just keep visiting and I love seeing the staff. Plus I now have a points card so I am accumulating my points. *laughs*

I like it! When it comes to cafes and Aperol drinks, if you could be any trendy drink, who would you be?

Oh, espresso martinis. I will take all the energy of the world, no matter what. I’ll drink it, take an IV, whatever. I like my caffeine intake.

Fuck, marry, kill: TikTok, Instagram, SiriusXM.

Okay, we do TikTok because it’s fun, new, and a little flirty.1 You never know what will happen. We’re marrying SiriusXM because radio never dies, we love it and everyone can listen to it, right? And then, I don’t know. Kill Instagram, I think.

1. Full disclosure: During our conversation, I said the word “fuck” and Davis said “damn,” which meant that (1) the Libra in me instantly sensed that I was being too harsh in my wording, and (2) Davis The media training surpasses even this journalist.

Only by default.

Sad because we love Instagram!

It’s good that you are a favorite online resource for many people in all these mediums. Who’s who You I really admire it?

So many people. Obviously someone I look up to Ryan Seacrest– he is the best. I really, really respect him, especially since I first started acting. But as far as other creators go, I think Amelia Dimoldenberg should be one of them. I love her.

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Eli Schmidt

AND Date at the chicken shop all this!

Exactly! And the reason I find her so inspiring is because she actually started her show 10 years ago and I didn’t know that. She just turned 10 years old. I remember seeing this and thinking: Wow, she’s been doing this for a long time.. And of course in this industry you are always comparing yourself to others and everyone wants to be on top. But seeing her work ethic and how she never gives up is very inspiring to me.

In the same spirit of inspiring people, if you had to suggest brands, creators and trends to keep on your radar for Club Cosmo’s 2025 list, who would they be?

Chappell (Roan). She definitely deserves the top award. I really like Gap now too. I think they’ve really evolved and I like their fundamentals. I just received a large order from them and previously told my friend that when I put on their plain white t-shirt, it literally made me smile. I immediately thought of my childhood because I grew up in the Gap, so that’s another one.

Speaking of your younger self, if you could give BB Davis advice when you first started using social media, what would it be?

I would say, “Follow your intuition. And even though everyone will laugh at you, including your friends from high school, just keep going because eventually they will think what you do is really cool. And what you ultimately strive for is what you were meant to do.”

It took me so long to figure out what I wanted to do. I didn’t know if I wanted to do more comedy or publish articles and things like that, but I really trusted my gut with everything and I feel like that’s what has helped me so far.

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