Tourists shocked when ordered to delete photos of oft-visited area — and they could have faced a hefty fine: ‘We weren’t aware about that’

Tourists shocked when ordered to delete photos of oft-visited area — and they could have faced a hefty fine: ‘We weren’t aware about that’

What a rock-block. Australian travel vloggers were shocked when they were slapped with a lengthy list of offenses after visiting the Aussie heritage site Uluru, as detailed in a viral Instagram post. “There’s like 20 lines of fineable offenses,” Britt Cromie spluttered in the clip. She and her husband Tim — who post under the … Read more

Nash Grier’s mother-in-law found safe a day after mysterious disappearance

Nash Grier’s mother-in-law found safe a day after mysterious disappearance

Social media star Nash Grier’s mother-in-law, Nikki Giavasis, has been found safe and sound after mysteriously disappearing in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Giavasis vanished on Tuesday, according to police. Authorities were notified of her disappearance immediately as Grier’s wife, Taylor Giavasis, shared a photo of her mother on social media. “🚨 MISSING PERSON 🚨,” Taylor wrote … Read more

Fashion influencer issues warning after almost getting ‘decapitated’ by her outfit

Fashion influencer issues warning after almost getting ‘decapitated’ by her outfit

An Australian fashion influencer and dress hire business owner said she was nearly “decapitated” after a wardrobe mishap at an event. Eli Moulton attended the launch of a new car dealership in Adelaide on Sunday, wearing a black tube dress with a flowing sheer black scarf. However, as she was leaving, her accessory got caught … Read more

Designer says he’s a fast-fashion victim because of influencers pushing TikTok ‘dupes’

Designer says he’s a fast-fashion victim because of influencers pushing TikTok ‘dupes’

Marcelo Gaia describes himself as “one of the world’s biggest fast-fashion designers” — but he says it’s entirely against his will. Gaia is the owner and lead designer of the womenswear brand Mirror Palais, a trendy upscale label. But he claims that his original, proprietary designs have been cash cows for fast-fashion brands like Shein … Read more

‘Gen Z Playboy mansion’ gets a new member: OnlyFans star, 25, beats out 12K other applicants to move in to creator compound

‘Gen Z Playboy mansion’ gets a new member: OnlyFans star, 25, beats out 12K other applicants to move in to creator compound

Once you “bop,” you can’t stop. “The Bop House” — a compound for content creators in Florida that’s been dubbed the “Gen Z Playboy mansion” — has welcomed a new member. Lexi Marvel, 25, will soon move into the $60,000-per-month Miami manse, which has been the subject of widespread interest over the past year. Eight … Read more

Sobbing influencers blame ChatGPT for ruining a dream vacation

Sobbing influencers blame ChatGPT for ruining a dream vacation

AI is only as intelligent as its users. An influencer couple has gone viral after missing their flight to Puerto Rico — thanks, they claim, to a visa mix-up caused by ChatGPT. An influencer is claiming that ChatGPT gave her the wrong information for her international trip, which caused her to miss her flight. Getty … Read more

I tried to be the perfect wellness influencer — and it almost killed me

I tried to be the perfect wellness influencer — and it almost killed me

Being a wellness influencer nearly killed Lee Tilghman. From 2014 to 2019, she shared her rainbow-hued smoothie bowls, eight-step skincare routine, #selfcare rituals and thirst-trappy fit pics on her Instagram, @LeeFromAmerica, which had more than 400,000 followers — a significant number for the time. At her height she made $300,000 a year via sponsored posts, and nearly … Read more

Influencer slammed for ‘hideous,’ too-revealing dress at fashion show: ‘Different isn’t always flattering’

Influencer slammed for ‘hideous,’ too-revealing dress at fashion show: ‘Different isn’t always flattering’

Dress to impress — or not. An influencer is being bashed for attending a fashion show in an extremely revealing outfit. Elle Ferguson shared a video on Instagram wearing the lilac Loewe dress from their fall 2025 collection with a deep, plunging neckline and a layered peplum design around the waist. “All I can say … Read more

Newborn dies after mother uses home-birthing pool promoted by Instagram influencer

Newborn dies after mother uses home-birthing pool promoted by Instagram influencer

A newborn baby died after her mother delivered her using a home-birthing pool hired from “freebirth” Instagram influencer Emily Lal, a coroner has found. The findings made in the Coroners Court of Victoria say it is “unlikely” the baby girl would have died had she been born in a hospital setting, or if the home birth had occurred with appropriate midwife … Read more

NYC’s hilarious ‘de-influencer’ is the hero TikTok needs — and he’s beating his phony foes at their own game

NYC’s hilarious ‘de-influencer’ is the hero TikTok needs — and he’s beating his phony foes at their own game

NYC’s suffering from serious influence-a — and one man’s hilarious TikTok videos could be the cure. After a divisive decade that saw the city fall under the spell of obnoxious influencers, an anonymous social media account administrator for a local, family-owned popcorn company has become the hero Gotham needs — delighting viewers with viral clips mocking the … Read more

Glammed-out food influencer cooks enormous meals for the hungry — but critics accuse her of doing it for ‘clout’

Glammed-out food influencer cooks enormous meals for the hungry — but critics accuse her of doing it for ‘clout’

Call her Robin Food. A Lebanese influencer has divided people online after filming herself prepping mammoth meals for the poor to shame food-wasting celebrities. Surthany Hejeij, 33, has amassed over 15.7 followers on Instagram with her culinary clips, which always begin with a person discarding an obscene amount of food. They then cut to heartrending … Read more

Ex NJ teacher roasted after claiming she was traumatized by Sydney Sweeney ad

Ex NJ teacher roasted after claiming she was traumatized by Sydney Sweeney ad

She used Sydney’s rump for a trauma dump. An ex New Jersey teacher-turned-lifestyle influencer is getting roasted online for turning Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad into a therapy session, with a post claiming she feels unattractive because of her skin color — and a repost of it, calling her a “professional victim,” went viral. “For … Read more

23-year-old who died of cancer after refusing chemo had ‘five coffee enemas a day’

23-year-old who died of cancer after refusing chemo had ‘five coffee enemas a day’

A 23-year-old British woman who died after refusing conventional cancer treatment was allegedly undergoing “five coffee enemas a day” under the care of her mother, a controversial health influencer. Paloma Shemirani’s brother made the claim this week during an inquest into her death, which came seven months after doctors told the Cambridge graduate she had … Read more

8 signs that you should leave a restaurant, experts say

8 signs that you should leave a restaurant, experts say

Not every restaurant outing offers a five-star experience — and diners don’t always need to taste the food to know something is off.  From management gaps to social media hype, key signs can tip you off early to a disappointing experience, say restaurant insiders. These red flags suggest a restaurant may be struggling with service, quality, or … Read more

Exclusive | Here’s how to do the new ‘makeup meal prep’ hack that’s going viral on TikTok: ‘I’m influenced’

Exclusive | Here’s how to do the new ‘makeup meal prep’ hack that’s going viral on TikTok: ‘I’m influenced’

Her beauty hack is no longer under wraps. UK-based makeup influencer Sam Begum is dividing the Internet with her head-scratching yet speedy makeup routine: a full face of cosmetics applied to a piece of plastic wrap at night, then slapped on her face in the morning.  Videos of her technique have racked up nearly 10 … Read more

I’m a proud plus-size traveler — here’s why I don’t bother booking a bigger seat on planes, even if it makes other passengers mad

I’m a proud plus-size traveler — here’s why I don’t bother booking a bigger seat on planes, even if it makes other passengers mad

It’s a big hassle — with a slim number of solutions. Hopping a plane while plump isn’t easy, according to plus-size travel influencer Kirsty Leanne — citing narrow aisles, tightly-packed rows and cramped accommodations, which make it hard for her to sit back and enjoy the ride. But paying for extra personal space, a quick fix that frequent flyers of … Read more

Body positivity influencer’s fiancé dies in tragic accident — just weeks before their wedding

Body positivity influencer’s fiancé dies in tragic accident — just weeks before their wedding

Ian de Metz, the fiancé of Canadian health and beauty influencer Hannah Carnat-Gronnerud, died suddenly on Thursday, July 17 — around a month before they were slated to tie the knot. The content creator’s best friend, Nathalie Berard, broke the tragic news on the social media star’s Instagram page. “It is with the heaviest heart … Read more

Travel influencer disses popular European city — slamming it as ‘chaotic’ and ‘full of trash’

Travel influencer disses popular European city — slamming it as ‘chaotic’ and ‘full of trash’

That’s not amore. A travel influencer has sparked controversy online after describing the mean streets of Naples, Italy. Marek Pukas, 28, shared a 13-second video on social media showing streets littered with rubbish and overflowing planters, questioning: “Most disappointing city in Italy?” A tourist was shocked by the scene he found in this popular European … Read more

Virgin OnlyFans star Sophie Rain reveals how much money she’s made — despite keeping her clothes on 

Virgin OnlyFans star Sophie Rain reveals how much money she’s made — despite keeping her clothes on 

Blinging in the Rain. Florida OnlyFans star Sophie Rain has boggled minds after revealing the eye-popping amount of money she’s earned to date — and allegedly without losing her V-card or even showcasing X-rated material. Since starting her account just two years ago in July 2023, the Miami-based model has amassed a mind-boggling $80,138,033.96, which … Read more

Groom’s comment on wedding day divides social media

Groom’s comment on wedding day divides social media

An Aussie groom dropping the F-word while giving a glowing compliment towards his beautiful bride has divided social media.  Entrepreneur James Hachem, who is a founder of the skincare brand Alya Skin and clothing brand Sasha Therese, wed social media influencer Antonia Apostolou in a lavish ceremony in Italy in June. The wedding, which has … Read more