A phrase that is becoming increasingly popular among young people has left parents scratching their heads as to what it all means. The slang term ‘bop’ — or ‘la la bop’ — has risen to prominence in the last year, with the expression commonly being used to shame young women by labelling them as promiscuous … Read more
Prince Harry’s African charity is being officially investigated over “concerns raised” about potential racism and bullying, a UK government watchdog announced Thursday. Sentebale, a foundation set up by the Duke of Sussex in 2006, is being investigated by the Charity Commission over alarming allegations raised by Sentebale chairwoman Dr Sophie Chandauka. “The regulator for charities … Read more
The head of Prince Harry’s Africa charity has accused the Duke of Sussex of “harassment and bullying” on a grand scale as she claimed the royal now has a “toxic” brand. Prince Harry, 40, sensationally quit the Sentebale charity — which he co-founded in 2006 to help young people affected by AIDs in southern Africa … Read more
Michelle Trachtenberg didn’t have it easy as a kid. The actress, who was found dead Feb. 26 at age 39, was severely bullied in middle school, according to original “Matilda” star Mara Wilson. Wilson, 37, recently wrote an essay for Vulture about her friendship with Trachtenberg. They attended the same middle school in Los Angeles. Mara … Read more
She has a new name to pick. The billionaire’s wife accused of bullying an Instagram user with the same name in an attempt to buy her account handle has revealed that she is pregnant. Katherine Asplundh, 27, shared dozens of touching photos alongside her husband, Cabot Asplundh, showing off her baby bump as they posed next … Read more
Cynthia Erivo is standing up for her co-star. The “Wicked” actress, 37, was asked about Ariana Grande’s comments on being bullied online while at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival and didn’t hold back with her response. “I think cyberbullying is quite dangerous, to be honest, because it’s easy to be behind the computer and … Read more
Broadway battle. Broadway star Kecia Lewis has a bone to pick with legend Patti LuPone. Lewis, 59, released a six-minute Instagram video on Saturday where she called out LuPone, 75, for how she’s allegedly treated the production of “Hell’s Kitchen,” which Lewis stars in as Miss Liza Jane. The Tony Award winner said her “open … Read more
Fog-geddaboutit! San Francisco has been accused of “bullying” after slapping nearby Oakland with a trademark lawsuit — sharply warning the crossbay rival to “stay away” from its brand. The brouhaha by the Bay began after the burg Gertrude Stein once described as having “no there there” rebranded its airport (OAK) — formerly known as “Metropolitan Oakland … Read more
A couple wanting to name their baby after an ancient king had the name rejected by a Brazilian court over fears their son would be bullied. Catarina and Danillo Prímola, from the city of Belo Horizonte, wanted to name their newborn son Piyé after the first black Egyptian pharaoh, who laid the foundations for the … Read more
A teenage girl who claims she was mocked “relentlessly” as a child has beaten the bullies – by becoming a model. Tegan-Riley Elliott, now 16, says she hated primary school due to the constant comments. But, after signing for a modelling agency, she says she’s more confident than ever – and wants to inspire others. … Read more
A mom recently asked for advice on how to help her daughter, who was feeling anxious about starting third grade. The mother shared, “My daughter is starting third grade, and she told me the other day she was nervous to start school because she’s the weird kid, she doesn’t have any friends, and she doesn’t know why no one … Read more
At his highest weight and lowest point, Nicolas Garratt was 400 pounds and just 15 years old. Garratt, now 19, told TODAY.com last week that he always struggled with his weight. He began eating junk and fast food at age 5, and the habit led him to pack on pounds as the years progressed. Faced … Read more
British Airways has suspended two crew members for making cruel remarks about a colleague’s weight behind her back. “This was repugnant bullying,” an inside source told The Sun of the incident. The culprits had reportedly ridiculed the unidentified 210-pound air hostess in a WhatsApp group she was not a part of. These mean comments were brought … Read more
An ALDI shopper recently stumbled upon a note on the supermarket floor that was far from what he expected. What initially appeared to be a shopping list was, upon closer inspection, a compilation of names under the heading “People I want to punch in the face.” The list was accompanied by a “fight schedule” outlining specific times for these … Read more
Miss Hawaii has battled an onslaught of online bullying in the week since accepting the Miss USA crown following the first-place winner’s shocking resignation. Savannah Gankiewicz, 28, said the backlash “breaks her heart” in a speech Friday while visiting the Lahaina wildfire victims. “I don’t know if you’ve seen on social media, but since I’ve … Read more
After Miss Teen USA, UmaSofia Srivastava, stepped down last week, the runner-up — Miss Teen New York, Stephanie Skinner — told The Post that she doesn’t want the crown either. “I ultimately came to the decision to decline it,” Skinner, 19 and from New Hartford, New York, said. “I didn’t feel like it was the right … Read more
The Miss USA organization has named a new titleholder: Miss Hawaii, Savannah Gankiewicz. In a statement posted to Instagram on Thursday, Laylah Rose, the CEO and president of the pageant organization, said Gankiewicz would take the crown following the shocking resignation of original titleholder Noelia Voigt earlier this week. Gankiewicz, 28, was initially named runner-up … Read more
A popular Australian influencer has shared that she was ranked on a horrifying list that was shared around her high school and turned her life into a nightmare. Pheveya, 20, was prompted to talk about her experience after hearing about a list created by boys from Melbourne private school, Yarra Valley Grammar, which included ratings of … Read more
Saturday Night Live’s master impressionist Chloe Fineman took former child star-cum-queer icon JoJo Siwa to task during last night’s Weekend Update segment. Fineman, 35, transformed into the 20-year-old “Karma” singer who has lately been seen sporting a much edgier look compared to her rainbow-inspired tween fashion days. “Wow, oh my god, JoJo!” said Update’s co-anchor … Read more
Of all the ways a particularly horrible day at school could’ve ended, the very last thing I imagined was my life being saved by a cheesy late ’90s bubblegum pop song. But there I was, in mum’s Toyota Corolla Seca, watching with bewilderment as she cranked the volume on an S Club 7 cassette single … Read more