In the concrete jungle, he’s coming up roses. Chris Elliott, a horticulturist at the New York Botanical Garden, is in full bloom as throngs of “thirsty” phytophiles — plant lovers — are unashamedly salivating over his hotness. But some argue that the hunk-worship is actually crossing socially acceptable lines and causing social media mania. Chris Elliott, … Read more
She’s the bella of Coachella. Sure, the A-list looks of Kylie Jenner, Hailey Bieber and Teyana Taylor rank top tier. But Leah Halton, a stunning wonder from Down Under, is outshining even the shiniest attendees at the desert-based music festival, eclipsing Hollywood’s hottest and being dubbed the “most beautiful woman alive” by online admirers. Halton … Read more
Forget whispers around the water cooler – for women, the real conversations are happening in the restroom. As data reveals, it has become a major hub of social connection, hosting an estimated 2.4 billion interactions between strangers each year. A poll of 2,000 US ladies revealed 62% have an average of four positive connections per … Read more
Coco Gauff is clapping back at her haters. The tennis star was ridiculed recently for wearing her natural hair in a photoshoot for Miu Miu, an Italian luxury fashion brand. In the photos, Gauff posed next to one of Miu Miu’s bags as tennis balls spilled out of it to display how much the bag … Read more
It’s the zero-gravity gun show. Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch set hearts aflutter and the internet ablaze with an image of her enviable bicep. Lauded by fans as a “thirst trap from space,” the incendiary image shows Koch wearing a headset and holding a camera, her toned arm in full glory. The pic, originally shared … Read more
Gail Rudnick and Kim Murstein — the no-nonsense hosts of hit podcast series “Excuse My Grandma” — are The Post’s brand-new advice columnists. From family feuds to friendship fallouts, money, marriage and sex, there’s no topic too taboo to tackle, and the native New Yorkers will hash out each issue from their differing perspectives to tell the … Read more
They’re parenting with the bare necessities. Without shame, nor a stitch of clothing, some mothers are perfectly comfortable being completely nude in front of their kiddos, despite a little one’s age or gender. These unabashed forbearers are being hailed as pioneers of the “naked mom theory” movement, a digital trend in which woman are celebrating their natural … Read more
Her “sperm cake” is on the menu — and the internet is eating it up. Emily Webb’s got baby fever. But without a husband or serious boyfriend, the singleton is vetting sperm donors for help. And she’s injected a splash of fun into her spunk-hunt with an outlandishly over-the-top “sperm shower.” “There really isn’t anything fun … Read more
Jesus rose from the dead. Now, he’s raising follower counts. A new class of hip, young Catholic content creators is making a viral splash on social media, eagerly spreading the good news in an age of uncertainty, and making Catholicism cooler than ever — just in time for Easter. From poking fun at the idiosyncrasies of age-old … Read more
For calling an airport gate agent the B-word, this entitled travel influencer got left behind. Curses and epithets, evidently, won’t fly with Ryanair Airlines staffers, so learned a sobbing Joleen Weiss, who was barred from boarding a plane after insulting a woman on the job. “I’m never flying Ryanair ever again,” Weiss, from Boston, weeped … Read more
Americans feel more pressure from society and social media to have an expensive engagement than from their own inner circles, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults in serious relationships, engaged or married, revealed that 51% feel pressure from society as a whole, and another 49% feel the same pressure from social … Read more
Golf influencer Paige Spiranac revealed “good news and bad news” after exposing a fan for posting comments about her appearance on social media. Taking to X on Thursday, Spiranac explained that she was “getting flooded” with messages after sharing last week that “there is this guy who comments ‘great cans’ on everything I post.” “Good … Read more
Former ESPN broadcaster Keith Olbermann once again incited backlash on social media Wednesday after he called late legendary college football coach Lou Holtz a “legendary scumbag” in an X post on the day Holtz was announced dead. “Legendary scumbag, yes,” Olbermann wrote in response to a clip of Holtz criticizing former President Joe Biden in … Read more
Chloe Kim added another medal to her Olympic resume, but she removed one thing from her social media. The three-time medalist in the halfpipe revealed Friday that she had to turn off direct messages from her Instagram account over “very disturbing images” she had been receiving. “Hello hello! Happy Friday! I unfortunately had to turn … Read more
The internet appears to be causing young people to lose their southern drawl — and our unique regional accents aren’t the only thing it’s taking from us. Research from the University of Georgia shows that, generation over generation, regional southern accents are declining, thanks in no small part to social media. It’s just another way … Read more
The pandemic changed how Americans think about health — and who they trust to manage it. In the wreckage of lockdowns, millions turned away from doctors and toward influencers. Now, a growing number of wellness creators and everyday people are taking their health — and appearance — into their own hands. Literally. Across TikTok, Telegram … Read more
Melissa Gilbert has fled social media following the news that her husband, Timothy Busfield, is facing arrest for child sex abuse charges. The “Little House on the Prairie” actress, 61, no longer has active accounts on Instagram and Threads. The link to her Instagram account now shows a message that reads, “Profile isn’t available. The … Read more
“Dry January” is getting replaced by something a lot more modern: half of Americans say taking GLP-1 medications is the next big wellness trend. The poll of 2,000 US adults found nearly a quarter (23%) currently use GLP-1s or have used them within the past five years. And when asked if they would rather ditch … Read more
For imbuing her children with a few chicken nuggets of wisdom, Kate King is getting deep-fried online. On January 2, just days after “spoiling” son Louie, 8, and daughter Arna, 5, with heaps of holiday gifts, monies and treats, the married mom and homeschooler, from London, told her tots that if they wanted McDonald’s for lunch, they’d have … Read more
It’s all paws on deck. A Virginia airport is seeking the public’s help in reuniting a missing teddy bear with its owner. Officials at Norfolk International Airport in Virginia shared a photo of the gingham-clad plushie with matching bunny slippers on Facebook on Dec. 30 with the caption, “Can you help me find my owner? … Read more