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
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 finds gummy vitamins un-bear-able. Longtime UK pharmacist Amina Khan — founder and director of the skincare and supplements brand The Pharmacist Beauty — is revealing the three types of supplements she avoids. “I think you’re gonna be surprised at most of these,” Khan told her 271,500 TikTok followers in September. Gummy vitamins There are … Read more
Betül Tunç’s massive online popularity — she’s the culinary whiz behind the Instagram account @turkuazkitchen — was due to baby blues. A few years back, Tunç, a recent immigrant from Erzurum, Turkey, found herself living in the US with her husband, newborn son and a shaky grasp of English. “I was so alone, I was … 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
Could a smaller social circle be the key to longevity? Research shows that many animals, including humans, tend to withdraw as they age, a behavioral pattern known as social aging — and isolation seems to have an evolutionary advantage. A new study from the University of Exeter’s Centre for Research in Animal Behavior found that … Read more
Dave Grohl’s daughter Violet has logged back in. On Wednesday, the 18-year-old shared her first photos to Instagram since her dad, 55, revealed he’d welcomed a child with a woman outside of his marriage to his wife, Jordyn Blum, whom he tied the knot with in 2003. Violet posted a carousel of images, which included a dimly lit photo of … Read more
Social “spend o’clock” occurs at 2:36 p.m. on a Saturday, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults who shop on social media, split evenly by generation, found that Saturday around 2:30 p.m. is when you’re most likely to finally pull the trigger on that thing you saw on social media. Results found … Read more
If it looks too delicious to be true — it probably is. Ethos’ social media overflows with exquisite images of aesthetically pleasing, ‘gram-worthy dishes, from mouth-watering chicken wing bouquets and delectable honeycomb donuts to intricate croissant creations shaped like dinosaurs and the internet-beloved Moo Deng. But the seemingly popular Austin, Texas eatery, which boasts nearly 75,000 … Read more
This warning isn’t just smoke and mirrors. Experts are issuing an alert to social media users participating in “Stoptober” — a trend that sees people use the month of October to quit vaping by hurling their devices into water. While the act might render the vapes useless, it can also pose serious danger, potentially starting … Read more
WASHINGTON — If you have stained or chipped teeth, you might be considering veneers, customized teeth coverings that can restore a photogenic smile without more extensive dental work. But dentists warn that these pricey cosmetic enhancements are at the center of a worrisome online trend: unlicensed practitioners without proper training or supervision offering low-cost veneers. These self-described … Read more
NYC private chefs are going public — and becoming social media stars. While toques to the elite have traditionally toiled in obscurity, whipping up egg white omelettes, smoothies and elaborate dinner parties for one-percenters, they’ve more recently found food lovers are hungry to watch videos about their lives on the job. “It’s this kind of … Read more
The apple of my AI. Fruit enthusiasts are allegedly flocking to Saskatchewan, Canada in search of purple apples after they were pictured in viral social media snaps. But there’s just one problem: The images are artificially generated. “It looks amazing. It would be so fun. But, unfortunately, it is not real,” Rachelle Hofmeister, a horticulturist … Read more
Dave Grohl’s daughter has taken a step back from social media. Violet, 18, appears to have deactivated her Instagram account amid news that her dad, 55, fathered a fourth daughter outside of his marriage. On Tuesday, the rocker announced on Instagram that he recently welcomed a child with a woman outside of his marriage to … Read more
An ESPN gambling host has lashed out on critics who pointed out that a gambling picks video she posted on social media included lines that were not offered on ESPN BET. On Thursday, before the Chiefs-Ravens NFL season opener, Erin Dolan posted a series of picks connected to the game. Hordes of commenters quickly pointed … Read more
Lara Trump’s music is out of tune with social media. Donald’s daughter-in-law, 41, isn’t letting her prominent political position deter her musical aspirations. The Republican National Committee’s co-chair and Florida-based singer Madeline Jaymes collaborated on the new single, “Hero,” paying tribute to emergency first responders. Lara Trump duets with Madeline Jaymes, a Florida-based singer, in … Read more
Jordan Chiles is enjoying some R&R following a dramatic conclusion to the 2024 Olympics. On Tuesday, the American gymnast, 23, shared a trio of new Instagram photos that featured her modeling a black bikini and sunglasses on a lounge chair. “Golden paradise,” Chiles captioned the post, which received a slew of heart-eyed emojis and fire … Read more
Kelly Stafford, the wife of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, revealed the one piece of advice she wished someone told her when she entered the NFL world. During a recent interview, the host of the “Morning After” podcast recalled losing herself after listening to others’ opinions about her looks and personality. “Something that I wish someone would … Read more
The entire premise surrounding the upcoming reality show “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” will likely shock you. It involves swinging, and not the kind on the playground. But when you find out how much these women are making through their TikTok deals and partnerships, your jaw might just hit the floor. The series follows the lives … Read more