Social media is a powerful thing. Especially when you’re someone who is inclined to buy something, go somewhere, try something, taste something, wear something, JUST because people online said it’s good. Hi, it’s me. I’m that person. And for months and months I’ve been ignoring the videos of people trying out those viral Japanese head spa treatments … Read more
There’s something fishy going on at 30,000 feet. As if air travel isn’t stressful enough nowadays — owing to the recent increase in mid-flight meltdowns, delayed departures and chaotic crashes — frequent flyers are now forced to contend with the funky foodstuffs of their fellow passengers. “The lady next to me decided to make tuna salad [while … Read more
It’s her party and she’ll spend what she wants to. A UK woman spent almost $5,000 on her daughter’s birthday party. In today’s economy, it’s no surprise that something as routine as throwing a 5-year-old a birthday party can be expensive. And while there are ways to do it on a budget — Charlotte Boscic … Read more
A man has spent $23k traveling around the world with his two cats – visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris and exploring the canals in Amsterdam. Owner Lazar Joksimovic, 27, got his two British Shorthairs, King Louie and Todd, in 2023. Since then, Lazar, and his wife, Kathleen Cheng, 28, a medical student, have taken … Read more
Feel the burn. An Australian woman says that she spent a small fortune seeking treatment for painful symptoms, only to realize they were entirely self-inflicted. “If you ever feel embarrassed about anything, ever, just know that I spent hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, going to dermatologists, doctors, getting biopsies, getting tested for a variety … Read more
This mom has got it going on. When Cléo Souza’s daughter Alma was born, she not only wanted to get her pre-baby body back, but she also needed to feel like herself again — so she decided to spend several thousand dollars to go under the knife to achieve that. “I went through some very … Read more
Derek Carr certainly made the most of his first day of NFL retirement. The wife of the former Saints quarterback posted a new video Saturday of what Carr, 34, did in his free time after announcing Saturday he’s stepping away from the game following 11 years in the league. In the family-filled Instagram clip, Heather … Read more
A woman flew to Turkey for a $9,200 “mommy makeover” — but says it’s her “biggest regret” and feels she “looked better with the fat”. Chantelle Woolston, 46, decided to get a tummy tuck and a breast revision after her 91 pound weight loss left with excess skin. The mom-of-two did her research and picked … Read more
If the dreamy idea of traveling out of the country makes your wallet scream, this one globetrotter shared how she traveled the world for only — wait for it — $25 a day. Only spending $25 a day for accommodation, travel, food and activities sounds like a pipe dream, but freelance writer Lydia Swinscoe managed … Read more
Jeff Ross suffered an unexpected allergic reaction while trying to enjoy some ice cream over the weekend. The comedian and self-described “Roastmaster General” shared photos of himself in a hospital bed with a swollen lip. In the caption, Ross explained he and his band had been at a restaurant in Mill Valley, California, celebrating a performance … Read more
A miniature dachshund named Valerie, who has spent almost a year and a half lost on a remote island in southern Australia, has been spotted in the wild — now rescue workers and islanders think they’re finally close to catching the little pup. “Fantastic news off the bat,” Jared Karen, a staff member of Kangala … Read more
Kid Rock’s new abode is fit for an “American Bad Ass.” The controversial rocker, 54, spent the past 20 years building himself a mini White House dupe, and now, he’s practically living like his good friend, President Donald Trump. Rock’s new 27,000-square-foot presidential replica is perched high atop the hills in Nashville, Tennessee, with a giant … Read more
New Yorkers aren’t kitten around. New York City has been ranked No. 1 in World’s Best Cat Litter’s first-ever “Top 20 Cat Kingdoms” list, spotlighting the cities across the country that spend the most money on cat litter. According to the data, New York spent over $96 million on cat litter over the course of … Read more
That’s ‘pretty privilege’ at its finest. A 24-year-old woman has gone under the knife one too many times and spent over $51,000 to look like a ‘WAG’ — an acronym for wives and girlfriends of athletes. Ravena Hanniely — who has admitted to getting a rhinoplasty, boob job, and facial harmony surgery — takes pride … Read more
A plastic surgery addict spent over $46,300 on cosmetic procedures abroad chasing the “Instagram filter” look. Dale-Saint Cullen, 31, from Chester-Le-Street, County Durham in England first went under the knife in November 2019 to get a nose job — and six years on he’s “addicted to chasing a certain look”. The admin worker admitted he … Read more
It’s been ruff for the nation’s most unwanted dog — but she finally found her forever home. When Mia the Dutch Shepherd was rescued by UK inspectors of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) in October 2019, she was just nine days old. The “sweet” pup, available for rehoming since … Read more
movie review THE ELECTRIC STATE Running time: 128 minutes. Rated PG-13 <br>(sci-fi violence/action, language and some thematic material). <br>On Netflix. We’ve really been sold a pig in a poke with directors Anthony and Joe Russo. In 2019, their entertaining three-hour Marvel epic “Avengers: Endgame” deservingly became the second highest-grossing movie of all time. That was … Read more
DEAR ABBY: A year ago, I found out my husband has been cheating on me with multiple women for more than a decade and kept two of his conquests for that entire time. He also sent all our savings to his girlfriends in another country. Because we have two disabled adult children and one neurotypical … Read more
A savvy mum uses coupons to save $2.2k each Christmas – spending just $26 on her festive lunch and $100 on presents for her family-of-four. Dianne Debarros, 34, uses tokens she finds online and in newspapers to get money off her shopping – to help with the cost of raising a family. When food prices … Read more
Look what Taylor Swift made her do. Comedian Nikki Glaser shelled out nearly $100,000 to attend 22 Eras Tour shows since the “Bad Blood” singer kicked off her blockbuster world tour in 2023. “I want to be clear that we’re including travel expenses, hotels, and me also flying and putting up everyone that I would … Read more