13 January 2026 The creative community on social media and fans around the world were left in shock and mourning this week after the death of Nigerian influencer Esther Thomas, known online as Sunshine, who passed away following complications from surgery to remove a large fibroid. Thomas was just 26 years old when she died on January 9, 2026, her family announced in a heartfelt statement shared with followers on social media. Her sudden passing has sparked an outpouring of g

12 January 2026 Isabel Veloso with her son Arthur and husband Lucas Borbas. Isabel Veloso/Instagram The internet was left grieving this week after 19-year-old influencer Isabel Veloso, whose deeply personal journey with cancer had touched millions, died on January 10, 2026, following a long and public battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Veloso, who had bravely shared her fight against the disease with her followers on social media for years, became known not only for her courage

11 January 2026 Alex Cooper in Gucci and Lorraine Schwartz at the 2026 Golden Globes. Credit : Monica Schipper/Getty Alex Cooper, the media mogul whose rise from podcaster to cultural mainstay has been nothing short of meteoric, made a striking and stylish impact at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills on January 11, 2026. Attending the ceremony for the first time as both a nominee and a celebrated creator, Cooper stepped onto the red carpet in a way that made it cle

10 January 2026 When 22-year-old Italian influencer Minea Pagni shared the news that she had married her 60-year-old husband, Massimo, the world didn’t just take notice, it erupted. Pagni’s love story, unusual by many mainstream standards and amplified by her huge social media following, went viral as clips of the couple’s life together amassed millions of views. Along with that viral fame, however, came a wave of judgment and criticism from internet users who questioned the

9 January 2026 Bretman Rock and Vanessa Hudgens. Emma McIntyre/Getty; Karwai Tang/WireImage Bretman Rock, the multihyphenate influencer with nearly 50 million followers across social platforms, recently stirred conversation in entertainment circles with a candid revelation about what he considers his most disappointing celebrity encounter. In a lively appearance on the Sweet or Savory Podcast, Rock didn’t hold back when asked to name a public figure whose behavior left him un

8 January 2026 MrBeast and Thea Booysen in September 2025. Taylor Hill/WireImage YouTube sensation MrBeast, one of the most followed creators in the world, recently gave fans a clear answer about what they can expect or not expect when it comes to his highly anticipated wedding to fiancée Thea Booysen. In a claim that has both delighted and disappointed followers, the internet personality known off-camera as Jimmy Donaldson confirmed that the ceremony will be a private event

7 January 2026 Becca Bloom. Credit : Becca Bloom/TikTok Becca Bloom, the TikTok creator whose extravagant Lake Como wedding in August 2025 became one of the year’s most talked-about events online, recently opened up about what she treasures most from the fairy-tale celebration and it isn’t one of the world-class designers, lavish floral installations or custom stationery that dominated headlines. In a TikTok video shared on January 6, Bloom widely known in the influencer worl

6 January 2026 Camilla Araujo’s rise to fame and sudden professional turnaround has become one of the more controversial stories in the world of social media entertainment this week. Araujo, a popular content creator who built a sizeable following and significant income through her OnlyFans platform, recently announced she would be leaving adult content behind to launch a new venture focused on helping others crack the code of viral fame but instead of applause she’s met a st

5 January 2026 Athira AuniCourtesy of @nauraa_517/TikTok The digital world was shaken in early January when news broke that TikTok star Nurul Athira Auni Mohamad Hafizzan, known simply as Athira Auni to her followers, had died in a motorcycle accident at the age of 21. Although she built her presence and connection with fans halfway around the world in Malaysia, her passing reverberated broadly among online communities because her story reflected both the bright promise and s

4 January 2026 Alix Earle has kicked off 2026 with a mix of celebration, reflection and undeniable internet buzz after spending New Year’s Eve in St. Barths where she rang in the new year surrounded by friends, luxury, laughter and a very high-profile moment with retired NFL legend Tom Brady that quickly lit up social media and entertainment headlines. The 25-year-old influencer, who first rose to fame posting candid “Get Ready With Me” videos on TikTok and has since become o

28 December 2025 Kai Cenat at The 2023 Streamy Awards on August 27, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty The word rizz has emerged as a defining piece of internet slang in recent years, a term that encapsulates the kind of magnetic charm and confident social presence that makes someone stand out in social situations, particularly in romantic contexts, and its rise from niche online use to mainstream lexicon reflects how digital culture contin

27 December 2025 Elsie Hewitt and Pete Davidson. Credit : elsie hewitt/instagram Pete Davidson and his girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt, ushered in a deeply emotional and joy-filled milestone this holiday season as they celebrated their first Christmas with their newborn daughter, Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson, a tender family moment that has resonated with fans and followers around the world. The Saturday Night Live alum and the British model welcomed Scottie on December 12, 2025, ju

26 December 2025 Australian social media personality and content creator Indy Clinton has opened up in dramatic fashion about the results of her second rhinoplasty, a journey that captivated her millions of followers not just because of the cosmetic transformation itself but because of the unconventional way she chose to unveil the outcome, a decision that sparked conversation, controversy and intense public interest across TikTok and Instagram. Clinton, 28, shared a stitched

25 December 2025 Raffie, the adored American bulldog whose food reaction videos and playful personality helped him become one of TikTok’s most beloved canine stars with more than 1.5 million followers, died suddenly on Christmas Eve from a heart attack while staying at a dog daycare facility, his owner, social media creator Maren Peeters, announced in a tearful video shared with followers, describing the heartbreaking circumstances that unfolded and the outpouring of support

24 December 2025 Becca Bloom. Credit : tiktok Becca Bloom, the social media influencer celebrated as a central figure of RichTok for documenting her extravagant lifestyle to millions of followers, delighted and astonished her audience this holiday season with a glimpse into her opulent Christmas traditions when her husband, David Pownall, turned an advent calendar moment into a showcase of lavish gifts and personal touches that reflect both their lifestyle and the performativ

23 December 2025 The online world woke up to heartbreaking news this week as beloved YouTube travel creator Adam “the Woo” Williams was found dead at his home in Celebration, Florida, on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the age of 51. Known for his cheerful explorations of theme parks, roadside curiosities and pop-culture destinations, Williams had spent more than a decade crafting a digital life that felt like a friend’s postcard from across America. His unexpected passing has

22 December 2025 Chris Olsen and Harrison Dockerty on Halloween. Chris Olsen/Instagram TikTok star Chris Olsen, who has become one of social media’s most beloved creators with millions of followers eager for each update from his colorful life online, has officially introduced his new boyfriend to the world after months of playful teasing and deliberately obscured images, revealing a personal chapter that has captivated fans and sparked wider reflection on privacy, fame and re

21 December 2025 North West, the 12-year-old daughter of Keeping Up with the Kardashians star and media mogul Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West, has taken a significant step into the world of social media by launching her very own Instagram account, a moment that has quickly become a talking point among fans and cultural observers alike. On December 20, North made her first post on Instagram, a slightly blurry photo of herself flashing double peace signs, a gesture that ma

20 December 2025 Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot during the Coldplay concert in July 2025. When a Coldplay concert in July 2025 turned into a viral nightmare for Kristin Cabot, the then chief people officer at tech company Astronomer, she could scarcely have imagined how a fleeting moment captured on a stadium jumbotron would upend her life. In the midst of enjoying a night out with friends at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Cabot and CEO Andy Byron found themselv

19 December 2025 Photo by Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images At the first-ever TikTok Awards held in the United States, content creator Keith Lee captured one of the night’s most prestigious honors when he was named Creator of the Year for 2025 in a ceremony that celebrated the platform’s influence and cultural reach. The awards show, which took place on December 18, 2025, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, brought together leading figures from the social med