Amid economic anxiety, government gridlock and political violence, it was often hard to remain optimistic in 2025. But amid a seemingly unending stream of bad news, The Post’s Lifestyle team did their best to make readers smile — and raise their eyebrows — by reporting on the weirdest and wildest happenings in the Big Apple … Read more
A viral confrontation between a young social media creator and an older passerby has sparked a heated debate about filming in public. In the clip, a young woman sets up her phone on a city footpath at night, steps back a bit, and begins filming an outfit-of-the-day “fit check” while traffic drives past behind her. … Read more
A new protein-packed contender is muscling its way into the health and fitness world — and it comes straight from the dairy aisle. Parmesan cheese has gone viral among gym-goers and health influencers who are looking for a whole-food protein source, with some creators nibbling it straight from the block. On TikTok and Instagram, videos of people … Read more
Like any good mother, Gina Kasoff rises each morning, heads to the nursery to greet her baby girl, Pippa, before waking up the tot’s older siblings in preparation for yet another busy day. The difference between Kasoff and other moms, however, is that Pippa, along with her brothers and sisters, isn’t real. They’re dolls. “They’re … Read more
Brie Bird has died at just 9 years old. The social media star died on Thursday after a five-year battle with neuroblastoma cancer. “You are the miracle! Your purpose on earth was fulfilled, and it was the most sacred privilege to escort you home,” her family posted to Instagram on Friday. “You brought people to … Read more
MLB mascots could be hitting home runs on Instagram, according to a new report on the internet earnings potential of the crazy creatures. The Phillie Phanatic, the furry green creature from Philadelphia, is the MVP of the bunch — with the potential for Instagram earnings of $454,790 per year, according to a report by the ticket search … Read more
A California social media influencer is facing backlash for having a “decolonized Christmas” as she bucks traditional foods and presents for native and indigenous recipes and gifts. Elise Bonilla-Myers, who goes by “glutenfree_girlfriend” on social media shared tips to her TikTok and Substack subscribers on the ways she is “decolonizing” this holiday season. She shared … Read more
Salish Matter was just 10 when she first appeared on her father Jordan’s burgeoning YouTube channel. At the time, 5 million subscribers were tuning in to watch the photographer-turned-content-creator set himself various oddball challenges. But it was when he decided to involve his daughter in a fitness challenge video — where Salish faced off against … Read more
It’s the holiday season, which — in hyper-polarized 2025 — means familial estrangement is in the air. Or, as the kids raised in therapized society call it, “going no contact.” Such splits have become so commonplace that Oprah Winfrey recently hosted an entire episode of her podcast to the trend. In “The Oprah Podcast” episode, therapist … Read more
“I’m not living a normal life for a 24-year-old.” Alix Earle, in a bit of an understatement, is getting contemplative before jetting off to another dance rehearsal. I’m catching the incandescent social media personality in between attending the A-lister Vogue World event the previous night and a practice session with partner Val Chmerkovskiy for “Dancing … Read more
New York restaurants are being bombarded with requests by self-declared “influencers” for free food — but are getting wise to many just being scammers. After wannabe food influencer Pei Chung walked out on bills totaling over $4,000 at Williamsburg hotspots last month, restaurant staffers across the city are coming forward to expose the shocking demands made by … Read more
The 8-year-old daughter of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Danielle Cabral has been rocking a bougie new accessory — and no, it’s not bursting with bows, tulle or sequins. You can’t tell by looking at her, but Valentina Cabral sports a pricey metal appliance that sits inside her mouth and gives her teeth … Read more
It’s an embarrassment of riches. Sure, money talks. But it doesn’t always say the right thing — especially when speaking through the oft-tone deaf, not-so down-to-earth mouths of millionaire and billionaire influencers. Becca Bloom, the moneyed monarch of “RichTok” thanks to her $500,000 designer shopping sprees and lavish trappings, was nearly dethroned by irate internet critics. Virtual … Read more
Forget cramps, cranky moods and a craving for chocolate. Now, periods can mean acquiring a crazy glow for your skin — that is, if you’re willing to participate in the growing DIY skincare trend of “menstrual masking.” The social media-driven fad involves applying one’s own menstrual blood to the skin (typically the face) for a … Read more
Chiara Ferragni, a wildly glamorous fashion influencer who still boasts more than 28 million Instagram followers, was once a fixture on the Big Apple fashion scene. At New York Fashion Week after New York Fashion Week, she would post pictures of herself sitting front row at coveted catwalk shows, cozying up to Karlie Kloss and … Read more
How much is that AI puppy in the browser window? Generative AI has been a fixture in recent social media trends, from the viral Studio Ghibli makeovers to turning people into their pets. Now, clout-seeking “hot girl” influencers are going viral after using Google AI to add cute animals to their photos like something out … Read more
A Brazilian nutritionist and bodybuilder influencer has died after plunging from her apartment building roof, cops said. Diana Arêas, 39, was found dead in the common area of her complex in Campos, north of Rio de Janeiro, on Thursday, local outlet J3News reported. The influencer, who boasted 200,000 followers on Instagram, was hospitalized earlier in the … Read more
A popular influencer has come under fire after partying while infected with a contagious illness. U.K content creator Madeleine White headed to a rave in Orlando, Flordia, with ‘pink eye’ – better known as conjunctivitis in Australia. On Saturday, White posted a ‘Get ready with me’ video on her TikTok, showing her 5.1 million followers how … Read more
They may be the magical fruit, but this trend could leave your stomach feeling anything but enchanted. #BeanTok is the latest health craze sweeping social media, with influencers urging viewers to eat two cups of beans a day for better gut health. But a dietitian told The Post that piling on the pintos too fast … Read more
This is not the way they want to go viral. Clout-seeking travel influencers are doing more than just displaying their ignorance abroad — they could be endangering people’s lives. A charity has warned that globe-trotting content creators are posing a dire threat to uncontacted tribes by exposing them to unfamiliar diseases, potentially wiping most of … Read more