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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 Danielle Campbell (centre), who plays Peyton in the hit Netflix crime drama The Waterfront. Photo: @thedaniellecampbell/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Danielle Campbell, who plays Peyton in Netflix crime drama The Waterfront

Campbell previously worked with The Waterfront creator Kevin Williamson in the psychological thriller TV anthology Tell Me a Story; Williamson also created The Vampire Diaries and the Scream franchise.

Art

The Hong Kong pixel artist capturing hearts with his retro Instagram art

Icons and Influencers

Meet TikTok-famous fashion designer Joe Ando-Hirsh, who’s also a Hollywood actor

India-Pakistan tensions

Art of war: culture becomes a casualty of India-Pakistan conflict

Pakistani singers have lost huge Indian fanbases and Bollywood films suddenly scrubbed out Pakistani co-stars.

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A young boy walks past a poster advertising the film “Love Guru”, featuring Pakistani actress Mahira Khan, in Lahore earlier this month. Photo: AFP
Music

Bollywood dance video filmed at Oxford University goes viral on Instagram

Hong Kong-born Oxford alumnus Druv Punjabi says he and his friends ‘really wanted to show off Oxford and the surrounding cityscape’.

Wellness

Does too much TikTok and YouTube actually rot your brain? Experts weigh in

Doctors explain how consuming digital ‘junk food’ on social media can affect brain development and whether ‘brain rot’ is real.

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Artificial intelligence

How a Chinese AI start-up helps Nike, Gap, Urban Revivo predict fashion trends

Hangzhou Zhiyi Technology’s operations reflect how AI adoption in mainland China is expanding and transforming various industries.

Hangzhou Zhiyi Technology provides clients with data-driven analysis of fashion market trends, based on style and sales data gathered from major shopping and social-media sites. Photo: Shutterstock
YouTube and YouTubers

Could YouTube’s Hot Ones win an Emmy? Host Sean Evans is hopeful

Host of YouTube talk show where celebrities from Lady Gaga to Bad Bunny eat chicken and let their guard down says Emmy eligibility ‘overdue’.

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Malaysia

Malaysians demand action against Facebook group exploiting schoolgirls’ images

A social media influencer unmasked the ‘dirty group’ after discovering an old picture of herself in her school uniform posted on the page.

Icons and Influencers

Meet Skyelar Chase, the Columbia University student taking #RichTok by storm

Joining the ranks of ‘Crazy Rich Asian’ influencers Becca Bloom, Mei Leung and Chloe L., Chase has also been likened to the large-living characters of the cult TV drama Gossip Girl.

Meet #RichTok influencer Skyelar Chase, the Columbia University student who lives in a luxury hotel, flies on private jets, and stunned at Coachella in a full Chloé look. Photo: @skyelarchase/Instagram
Wellness

Why SkinnyTok TikTok trend and others glorifying thinness are so bad

Young women and girls are far more likely to suffer from illnesses like anorexia and bulimia as social media pushes thinness, experts say.

The percentage of people worldwide who have had some kind of eating disorder during their lives rose from 3.5 per cent in 2000 to 7.8 per cent in 2018, a timeframe that captures the rise of social media. Photo: Shutterstock
Pakistan

Teen TikTok star shot dead by stalker in Pakistan

A 22-year-old who spent hours loitering outside Sana Yousaf’s home has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

India-Pakistan tensions

India arrests 81 for ‘sympathising’ with Pakistan amid Kashmir conflict aftermath

There has been a wider clampdown on social media since an April 22 attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir.

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United States

Opinion | Why US exceptionalism, export of crassness are losing their shallow appeal

America’s inevitable decline proves that nations thrive by prioritising their needs and working with others, not seeking economic dominance.

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An AI image of US President Donald Trump as the pope that he posted on social media. Photo: Truth Social/realDonaldTrump / Reuters
Icons and Influencers

Who is Instagram influencer and former cheerleader Alexa Collins?

The 29-year-old originally from Orlando, Florida, has amassed millions of followers – and millions of dollars – for her sexy lingerie shoots, but she also has a passion for interior design.

Who is Instagram influencer and former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Alexa Collins? Photo: @alexacollins/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is Jordyn Woods’ lookalike younger sister, Jodie Woods?

The multifaceted and fashionable Woods sisters share a tight bond despite an almost 10-year age gap, but Jodie insists that while they may look alike, their personalities are very different.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Sabrina Carpenter’s childhood bestie, Paloma Sandoval

Sandoval was named on Instagram’s 24 For 24 list last year and is also best friends with Gossip Girl star Whitney Peak.

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Food and Drinks

From Le Creuset to Stanley Tucci’s go-to pan, find your ideal cookware

Direct-to-consumer brands like Caraway, Our Place and Made In are also trending, but which will help you improve your panhandling skills? Here’s our expert guide to the pick of the pots and pans.

Popular with Gen Z consumers, GreenPan has collaborated with celebrities including Stanley Tucci and Gwyneth Paltrow on stylish sets. Photo: Handout
Wellness

How social media can be terrible for teens and the people fighting back

Phone and social media use have led to a youth mental health crisis and transformed teens’ lives but schools and governments are stepping in.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Rosé from Blackpink’s lookalike older sister, Alice Park?

Rosé is the only musical one in a family of professionals, with both her father and sister Alice Park working as lawyers; she left a sweet birthday message for her big sis on Instagram.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend, Ashlyn Castro

The start of Bellingham’s relationship with Castro was plagued by rumours of infidelity – the pair appear to be going strong, however, with the influencer appearing at a recent Real Madrid game.

Meet Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend, LA influencer Ashlyn Castro. Photos: @judebellingham, @ashlyncastro/Instagram
Social media

Asia-Pacific takes the lead in fight to regulate Big Tech for children

From Australia’s under-16s ban to Malaysia’s licensing demands, the region is blazing a trail to protect young users from online harms.

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A combination of photos shows the logos of Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat on mobile devices. Photo: AP
Food and Drinks

Hong Kong’s viral hip-hop cook on how food ‘connects with people’

Viral Cantonese cooking and rapping Instagrammer Chef West talks about how food resonates with people and blending skills for success.

New Zealand

First Australia, now New Zealand eyes social media ban for under-16s

Worried about cyberbullying and harmful content, New Zealand’s PM is pushing for a ban modelled on the one Australia is introducing.

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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?

Meet Ariana Grande’s childhood BFF, Courtney Chipolone, who works at R.E.M. Beauty. Photos: @meghanosleyy_/X; @courtneychipolone/Instagram
Food and Drinks

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

Take the best-looking food photos, perfect for Instagram, with these expert tips on selecting textures, props, lighting, colours and more.

Eva Bachmann adds raw ingredients to her food photos to make them look good for social media. Photo: Instagram/madamedessert.de
Icons and Influencers

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

Like Paige Spiranac, Charis first came to prominence for her looks more than her golf skills, a fact she’s more than candid about – she sees it as a way to get more people interested in the game.

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?

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