Forget Erewhon, LA’s influencer set has found a new hotspot: the bus stop. With gas prices spiking and parking a never-ending headache, hip Angelenos are ditching their cars for the city’s beleaguered Metro transit system, and encouraging others to do the same. “I almost feel like I’m rediscovering LA,” Julianna, who posts under the handle … Read more
One of the original “Instagram models” seemingly disappeared into thin air at the height of her internet stardom — but friends have revealed that she retreated to a simple life of yoga, meditation and taking care of stray cats. Long before social media stardom was considered a viable career path, Demi Rose Mawby was one … Read more
OnlyFans star Sophie Rain wants Pete Davidson to put his money where his mouth is. The “Saturday Night Live” alum went viral this week for mocking influencers who “make $40 million a year,” saying they do “nothing” for their money — and Rain, who rakes in around $45 million annually, did not take the jab … Read more
Colleges are starting to offer degrees in social media influencing, but 33% of Americans would not support their child if they decided to major in it, says new research. A survey of 2,000 US adults by Talker Research explored Americans’ feelings about universities teaching students how to become online celebrities. While a third of those … Read more
She’s a knockout — and she’ll knock you out. A martial-arts expert in Brooklyn named Crystal is getting a kick out of her Big Apple adventures by becoming a real-life Warrior Princess on social media. Armed with bulging biceps, taut traps and lats and leg muscles aplenty, Crystal — who, like Cher and The Undertaker, … Read more
They should’ve treated them for terminal stupidity. California influencers are being ridiculed online after they were filmed seemingly taking photos in an ambulance where a patient was receiving treatment. The clip, which has blown up on TikTok and Reddit, shows a man in a white outfit seemingly posing on the emergency vehicle’s gurney with a … Read more
A guy enjoying a perk simply won’t fly. Sacrificing a first-class seat on a flight is now an enlightening litmus test for romantic relationships, revealing whether a fella is chivalrous or selfish, warns an insistent influencer. “A real man is going to switch seats with you,” said Madeline McAdam, a NYC-based content creator, arguing that gallant … Read more
People get nose jobs to boost their confidence, but one beauty influencer admits she spent years trying to hide hers. Jamie Stone underwent a $17,000 rhinoplasty in Beverly Hills when she was 25. But instead of giving her the profile she wanted, the procedure left her nose flat, crooked, and upturned — along with severe … Read more
Talk about growing pains. Controversial “manosphere” influencer Clavicular — whose real name is Braden Peters — shared his top tip for growing his manhood, which he claims can be done conveniently while driving. But the unusual trick is worrying doctors, who warn that the risks far outweigh any potential — and unlikely benefits. Viral “looksmaxxing” … Read more
He’s sober and a judge — of America’s top party schools. Marco Graci, 20, of Valhalla, NY, is hitting frat parties, attending tailgates, doing bar crawls, and crashing on strangers’ couches at 40 campuses across the country in a Herculean effort to rate the nation’s No. 1 party school. He judges them on a scale … Read more
A content creator says shaving her bikini line left her fighting for her life after an infected ingrown hair developed into sepsis. Christy Collins initially thought she had nothing more than a painful boil after noticing a small lump on her bikini line last week (9 August). But within days, the swelling had ballooned into … Read more
A two-time world champion cheerleader from California’s Riverside County struggled to stay awake during the day despite sleeping through the night –– until a study revealed she was suffering from a chronic brain disorder. Rylie Shaw, 22, spent her teenage years running from one doctor to the other with her parents to figure out what was … Read more
He wanted more than being only a fan. An obsessed madman drove over 1,000 miles in hopes of tying the knot with OnlyFans star Sophie Rain when the brunette beauty made her runway debut at Miami Swim Week this spring — and then tried to grab her when she rebuffed him. Rain’s pal revealed to The … Read more
Paige Spiranac said she let down her fans and herself after she didn’t snap enough photos at the US Open amid debates on influencers and etiquette at the tennis tournament in New York. The golf influencer — who attended the quarterfinal match between No. 4 Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday — shared a … Read more
In a car on the way to Day 3 of the U.S. Open, Justin Morelli and his team were going through content ideas for the day. The creator and voice behind “The ShotClock”, who is a credentialed influencer for the hard court Grand Slam, had a rainy and muggy day ahead of him in Queens … Read more
Everyday Americans are growing increasingly annoyed by social media influencer stunts and takeovers at famous landmarks, major events and vacation destinations once prized for the enjoyment, relaxation and serenity they usually bring — all for the sake of a few self-promoting photos, videos and “likes.” From locations as varied as sports stadiums and luxury resorts, influencers are … Read more
It’s not all fun and games at Flushing Meadows. Influencers Meg Radice and Audrey Jongens, the women behind the social media account The VIP List, said Friday that they were kicked out of the U.S. Open two hours after posting photos of their credentials online. The pair received their credentials through a partnership with a … Read more
It’s okay to just get a snack. That’s the message on TikTok after multiple beauty influencers got their hands on E.L.F. Cosmetics’s new pickle-flavored Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balms…. and promptly tried to eat them. The line released this week with three shades of super-shiny pickle gloss, along with a cucumber-shaped sponge for blending. The … Read more
Coco Gauff had a good laugh when asked about influencers amid debates on their etiquette at the U.S. Open. During a press conference following her win against Paula Badosa in Round 2, Gauff explained that her problem isn’t with influencers and that it ultimately comes down to following tennis etiquette. “I think it’s great to … Read more
These influencers should stick to their Honey Deuces. When a group of loud-mouthed content creators began shooting a US Open video during the crucial first-round match between Naomi Osaka and Anastasia Zakharova, one astounded fan filmed the racket himself. Danny Singer, a 27-year-old New Yorker who has attended the US Open with his mother for … Read more