LPGA star Charley Hull said scammers are claiming to be her and they are contacting her fans. Taking to her Instagram, the 28-year-old English golfer warned fans of fake social media pages requesting money on her behalf and explained that she felt the need to address it after an incident at an event recently. “I … Read more
NEW YORK — We’ve demure-d our way through 2024. We’ve played passenger princess. We’ve baked enough sourdough to cover the world with our bubbly starters. We’ve rawdogged it and we’ve hyped it. All of it. There’s lots to leave behind as the new year rolls around. Here’s a tiny tip of the iceberg of what … Read more
There’s a word for the feeling you get after endlessly scrolling on social media — and Oxford chose it as their word of the year. Oxford University Press (OUP) has named “brain rot” as the Oxford Word of the Year 2024. The term is defined as “the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual … Read more
On a recent morning, Caitlin Murray’s 8-year-old daughter had a piece of sausage stuck in her palate expander and was trying to hock it out of the orthodontic device at breakfast. Her 11-year-old son, who was recovering from a stomach bug, gagged as he watched his sister. Meanwhile, their 5-year-old brother colored all over the … Read more
She puts the glam in glamma. An octogenarian from a small farming village in Zambia has become an unlikely style icon by dressing up in her fashion-forward granddaughter’s outfits. Margret [sic] Chola gained internet fame after her granddaughter, Diana Kaumba, a NYC-based stylist, began snapping photos of her donning the glamorous ensembles. The octogenarian has … Read more
Parents were rejoicing this week as Roblox, the popular online game marketed to children, announced that they were introducing some big changes to their controversial chat features. It was confirmed that the platform would be implementing significant updates to its safety systems and parental controls – including blocking those under 13 from messaging others online – as … Read more
A viral photo of a group of young women, all wearing the same piece of clothing, has sparked an intense fashion debate. Shared on X, the image features what appears to be a group of Gen Z women dressed in a similar outfit — baggy light blue jeans paired with various plain-colored tops. While baggy jeans … Read more
These terrible Tinder conversations are striking the right note. Music producer Luke Holloway is taking the awkward and shocking exchanges on the popular dating app and turning them into tunes on Instagram and TikTok. In his viral videos, he’s belting out the preposterous and painful Tinder prose — mimicking both matches — as a screenshot of the … Read more
Fans have speculated that two of the main stars of Netflix’s “Outer Banks,” Rudy Pankow and Madison Bailey, had an epic falling out after raising questions about a scene in the series. Some viewers believe things may have turned sour between the co-stars, and now a scene between the pair that appears to use a … Read more
They say comparison is the thief of joy — but comparing one’s body to the “perfect” ones on social media isn’t the only way apps like Instagram and TikTok can mess with body image. A University of South Australia study found that another social media habit among men is an indicator that they may obsess … Read more
Scrolling on TikTok could be a real pain in the tush for anyone who’s ever suffered from hemorrhoids. If you want to prevent them, one gastroenterologist insists you’ll need to give the clock app a rest when you’re going number two — no ifs, ands, or uncomfortable butts about it. And his “10-15” rule may … Read more
An Aussie woman has taken to social media to vent about a fine she received that she didn’t even know existed. Alice Brennan posted her story on LinkedIn, hoping for support from followers, but was instead met with a rude awakening. “Surely that’s not right?” Alice posted a photo on LinkedIn this week, showing herself sitting in the … Read more
TikTok star Bella Bradford has died at age 24 — but not before filming a final video on the social media app, knowing it would be her last. Bradford was battling a rare form of cancer called Rhabdomyosarcoma in her jaw muscle. She was diagnosed with the illness in 2021. The influencer said her goodbye to fans … Read more
A passenger who was sitting next to a “man of stature” during a long flight took to social media to ask users what they would have done if they were uncomfortable. The user wrote, “I understand how uncomfortable he must have felt, but I also have relatively broad shoulders and was confined to half of … Read more
After revealing why she wouldn’t go on a second date with a man, an influencer sparked a conversation about modern first-date etiquette. Khristina who has over 14 million likes on TikTok and only 1,000 followers on Instagram has shared online what she won’t tolerate when dating. We all know that modern dating has brought along … Read more
A childfree couple say the fertility rate is at an all time low due to the “costs of childcare and the scaremongering on social media.” Hannah Bird, 25, and her husband Charlie Camper, 25, are DINKS – dual income no kids – and are instead concentrating on traveling. The fertility rate in England and Wales … Read more
She’s horn-y, alright. A 107-year-old woman from China has stunned social media users by showing off a huge horn growing out of her forehead. The centenarian named Chen became an unexpected star on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, with a video that showed her flaunting the distinguishable four-inch “devil horn.” A 107-year-old woman from … Read more
A recent travel trend shows people enjoying a spirited cocktail before boarding, but they aren’t paying for it at the bar. Social media creators appear to be turning into mixologists at airports by creating their own espresso martinis before getting on a flight. Some travelers are posting themselves using various shooters — predominately vodka and … Read more
I shared a story on my TikTok recently about a friend who called me with a horror story about her boys. The brothers, as part of their “play fighting,” did some things to each other… and let’s just put it this way, their behavior could get them arrested for hazing if they were tried adults. My friend was totally … Read more
When Megan Pustetto tried to start a lighthearted conversation about massages online, it quickly became extremely depressing. The 32-year-old runs the successful podcast So Dramatic, an equally successful website, and is an expert at starting conversations. She’s also amassed more than 18,000 followers on her personal Instagram and has started a big conversation by sharing her … Read more