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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 fashion designer Joe Ando-Hirsh, whose clientele includes Dakota Johnson and Millie Bobby Brown. Photo: @joeandohirsh/Instagram
Icons and Influencers

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

After an internship with Marc Jacobs fell through during the Covid-19 pandemic, Ando-Hirsh turned to social media to grow his business – but once upon a time, he wanted a stable career in finance.

India-Pakistan tensions

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

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Music

Bollywood dance video filmed at Oxford University goes viral on Instagram

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.

A young woman consumes content on a smartphone. Doctors say screen time, especially spent watching “junk”, may negatively affect mental health and brain development. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

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.

A screenshot of the Facebook group before it was taken down. Photo: Facebook/Malaysia Hari Ini
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.

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.

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.

Sana Yousaf, who turned 17 last week and had more than 1 million followers across her social media accounts, was killed at her home in Islamabad. Photo: Instagram/sanayousaf22
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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Members of the Delhi Police SWAT team participate in a mock drill exercise on May 16. Photo: Reuters
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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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.

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.

Jordyn Woods’ sister Jodie Woods is a rising tastemaker in the fashion world. Photo: @jodiewoods/Instagram
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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Paloma Sandoval, who inspired her BFF Sabrina Carpenter’s “Bed Chem” song, is a rising content creator. Photo: @dailybrinas/X
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.

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.

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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.

Who is Alice Park, the lookalike older sister of Blackpink’s Rosé? Photos: @roses_are_rosie; @baebaealice/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.

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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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.

Hong Kong rapper and cook Chef West. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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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A student looks at social media apps on her mobile phone. Regulators the world over are wrestling with how to keep children safe online. Photo: Reuters
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

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

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.

Who is amateur golfer Grace Charis – and why is she enraging the pros? Photo: @itsgracecharis/Instagram
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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