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Instagram is a photo- and video-sharing social media service that launched in 2010, having been created by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger as a mobile check-in app similar to Foursquare before pivoting to sharing images. In April 2012, Facebook Inc bought Instagram for approximately US$1 billion in cash and stock.
Meet Ariana Grande’s childhood BFF, Courtney Chipolone, who works at R.E.M. Beauty. Photos: @meghanosleyy_/X; @courtneychipolone/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Ariana Grande’s childhood best friend, Courtney Chipolone

Name-checked on Ariana Grande’s song ‘Bye’, Chipolone is clearly an important part of the singer’s life – so what do we know about this friend and colleague who might also be her cousin?

Food and Drinks

Want to create Instagram-worthy food photos at home? Expert tips

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Who is glamorous golfer Grace Charis – and why is she enraging the pros?

Fame and celebrity

Meet Justin Bieber’s ‘mini-me’ brother Jaxon Bieber, who joined him at Coachella

Justin Bieber has sparked controversy for smoking weed next to his 15-year-old brother Jaxon at Coachella – so who is the teen, and is he close to his pop star brother?

Jaxon Bieber is the 15-year-old brother of singer Justin Bieber – and he’s already dressing like his pop star sibling. Photos: @jaxonbieber/Instagram
European Union

EU fines Apple and Meta almost US$800 million amid Trump tariff tensions

The EU fines for digital competition violations, risk escalating tensions with US President Donald Trump over tech regulations.

Gen Z

Photo booths, now TikTok viral, get a Korean twist in LA cafe

Two university graduates, inspired by how photo booths are ‘a lifestyle for people’ in Korea, have created a ‘high angle’ booth in LA.

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E-commerce

Temu cuts US ads after Trump’s tariffs, as app downloads plunge

The Chinese-backed shopping app has been a significant advertiser since launching in the US in September 2022.

Temu is slashing its ad spending in the US as President Donald Trump raises tariffs on Chinese goods. Photo: Reuters
Fame and celebrity

Who is Teddi Mellencamp’s horse trainer, Simon Schroeder?

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Teddi Mellencamp announced that her cancer, first diagnosed in 2022, has progressed to stage 4 – just 5 months after her love life hit the headlines.

Fame and celebrity

Who is T-Pain’s wife of 22 years, Amber Najm – who supported him at Coachella?

T-Pain just took to the Coachella stage to perform mash-ups and covers of hit songs, including Journey’s ‘Don’t Stop Believin’’, as his wife Amber Najm supported him from the sidelines.

YouTube and YouTubers

Meet Piper Rockelle, the teen YouTuber at the heart of a new Netflix series

Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing details how Rockelle’s on-camera friends, also known as The Squad, sued Smith in a lawsuit; Rockelle is dating Capri Jones and hung out with Bop House.

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Piper Rockelle is the subject of Netflix’s latest documentary, Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing. Photo: @piperrockelle/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is Beverly Hills 90210 star Tori Spelling’s boyfriend, Ryan Cramer?

Tori Spelling shares 5 children with McDermott, and broke down during her podcast saying she’s ‘now 51 and single again’ – days later, she and Cramer, CEO of Neuron Syndicate, walked the red carpet.

Meet Beverly Hills 90210 star Tori Spelling’s boyfriend, Ryan Cramer. Photo: @netiblogpro/X
Fame and celebrity

Who is The Pitt star Noah Wyle’s supportive actress wife, Sara Wyle?

Noah Wyle has found himself in hot water with the widow of ER creator Michael Crichton, who says his HBO show The Pitt is too similar to her late husband’s medical drama – but who is his wife Sara?

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Fame and celebrity

Meet boxing legend Floyd Mayweather’s model girlfriend, Gallienne Nabila

The pair were first linked in 2019 but have since had an on-again, off-again relationship; starting around 2022 they have appeared together at numerous events, including NBA games.

Meta Platforms

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg testifies at landmark US antitrust trial

Meta is accused by Federal Trade Commission of abusing its market power to acquire Instagram, WhatsApp before they could become competitors.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is seen at the luncheon on the inauguration day of US President Donald Trump’s second presidential term in Washington on January 20. Photo: Reuters
Icons and Influencers

Meet the blonde bombshell Pheloung twins, Danielle and Brigette

The 28-year-old identical twins have made waves on TikTok and Instagram with their stunning good looks; Brigette is into fashion, while Danielle has worked in investment banking.

Meet the blonde bombshell Pheloung twins, Danielle and Brigette. Photo: @acquired.style/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who are Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart’s 2 teen daughters, Billie and Georgia?

Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane, 52, just revealed that he has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), saying: ‘I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter’.

Meta Platforms

Video | How Big Tech’s shift toward Trump impacts Asia

Social media has been blamed for inciting violence, spreading hate, misinformation and disinformation in Asia

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Millionaires and billionaires

Who is businessman George Panayiotou, former fiancé of actress Amy Jackson?

Jackson and Westwick married last year and recently welcomed a son, but the Bollywood actress was previously engaged to Panayiotou, a multimillionaire whose family owns hotels across Britain.

Bollywood actress Amy Jackson and multimillionaire businessman George Panayiotou had a very public relationship. Photo: @celebshub/Instagram
Icons and Influencers

Who is Aliia Roza, the influencer who claims to be a former Russian spy?

From Christian Cowan’s NYFW show to Lady Gaga’s Joker: Folie à Deux premiere, Aliia Roza gets around – so what do we know about the woman who claims she fled Russia after falling for a drug dealer?

United States

Meta expands Instagram parental controls and brings them to Facebook

Under-16s need permission for live streams, as Meta’s Teen Accounts expands to Facebook.

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Profile

Q&A | Jewellery designer Marla Aaron on her unique approach to customisable accessories

The New York-based jeweller launched her eponymous line in 2012, pioneering a fun, whimsical approach to customisable jewellery that still resonates with global audiences today.

Style talks to New York jewellery designer Marla Aaron, who is known for her unique, customisable pieces. Photo: Net-a-Porter
Fame and celebrity

Who is Southern Charm star Craig Conover’s new girlfriend, Natalie Buffett?

Southern Charm’s Craig Conover told Andy Cohen last week that he’s been ‘seeing someone’ and is ‘very happy’ – but, no, she’s not related to billionaire Warren Buffett.

Southern Charm star Craig Conover appears to have moved on from Paige DeSorbo to begin dating influencer Natalie Buffett. Photo: @caconover, @natalie_buffett/Instagram
Food and Drinks

How to make TikTok sensation Lao street food naem khao

Naem khao is a popular dish in Laos, made from deep-fried rice balls that are broken up, baked and served with peanuts and dressing.

Icons and Influencers

Who is White House deputy press secretary – and vocalist – Anna Kelly?

Raised in the suburbs outside Washington, Kelly considers it her ‘cause’ to promote youth engagement in politics – before her White House appointment, she was part of Donald Trump’s re-election campaign.

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Art

15 art accounts to follow on Instagram, sharing quirky facts, memes and more

Check out the social media version of Art for Dummies, get tips from ‘your next door art girlie’, influencer @thatsprettyneeat, and discover stunning works by Yayoi Kusama or Louise Bourgeois.

Brush up on your art expertise with Insta experts such as @greatwomenartists, here focusing on Self Portrait in the Green Bugatti by Polish-American artist Tamara de Lempicka, who was known as the queen of avant garde. Photo: @greatwomenartists/Instagram
Wellness

Ozempic workouts are the latest exercise craze, but are they anything new?

Workouts at gyms to combat muscle loss caused by GLP-1 drugs are gaining traction, but do they differ from regular strength training?

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Trainers are targeting patients on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. Some say the workouts are just regular resistance training repackaged. Photo: Shutterstock
Food and Drinks

When we all eat the same, native fruits may die out. This Colombian knows

They call him the ‘Lord of the Fruit’. Gian Paolo Daguer is on a mission to save Colombia’s endangered tropical fruits using social media.

Donald Trump

Meet McLaurine Pinover, the Trump employee posting ‘influencer’ content at work

McLaurine Pinover, communications director at the US agency responsible for laying off thousands of federal workers, has been posting OOTD pics from work – and it’s not gone down well.

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