29 October 2025 TikTok creator Kaelin Bradshaw (also known as @kae.bradshaw) has died at the age of 29 after a courageous public journey chronicling her fight with a rare form of bile-duct cancer called cholangiocarcinoma. Her husband Austin Bradshaw confirmed her passing on October 27, 2025, noting that she died peacefully in hospice care, not in pain, surrounded by family and holding his hand. Bradshaw, who had nearly 100,000 followers on TikTok, first revealed her diagnosi

28 October 2025 Fernanda Maroca, the Brazilian social-media fitness influencer and city councilwoman in the town of Lago Verde passed away on October 23, 2025, at the age of 30, bringing an abrupt and sorrowful end to a life that straddled digital stardom and public service. Known online for sharing fitness tips, beauty-and-wellness content, and slices of everyday life, Fernanda had amassed more than 54,000 Instagram followers at the time of her passing. She was also serving

27 October 2025 Miami-based creator Ben Bader, known for his lifestyle and financial-advice content across Instagram, TikTok and X, passed away on October 23, 2025, at the age of 25, his girlfriend Reem announced via a heartfelt TikTok tribute. In her video tribute, Reem described Bader as “the kindest, most caring, most generous person I have ever met in my entire life.” She revealed the news had come in the worst possible phone call and noted the cause of death remains unkn

26 October 2025 Brendan Liaw on 'Jeopardy!'; Shaavir Noorani on TikTok. Credit : Jeopardy!/Instagram ; Shaavir Noorani/TikTok In 2025 a curious new social-media phenomenon has emerged and is gaining traction among young men in their twenties and thirties. Known as the “trad son,” the trend refers to those who live at home with their parents, often rent-free, and assume domestic responsibilities while eschewing the conventional march toward independence and career-driven adult

25 October 2025 A viral video shared by influencer Hannah Trenches reveals a disturbing moment at her local gym while recording herself on a treadmill, the clip picked up men behind her engaging in suggestive and offensive gestures she hadn’t noticed in real time. Hannah posted the footage to highlight an uncomfortable truth: many women feel vulnerable or objectified in public workout spaces. She noted the incident felt surreal because she didn’t sense anything amiss while fi

24 October 2025 At just 19 years old, Emman Atienza who had grown a devoted following across TikTok and Instagram left behind a sudden and heartbreaking reminder of the invisible burdens behind online personas. In early September she publicly announced she was taking a break from social media, saying that she was finding it "increasingly hard to be authentic and proud" of her posts as the joy she once felt in creating content had begun to fade. Emman began posting on TikTok l

23 October 2025 Twin YouTube stars Bailey McKnight and Brooklyn McKnight revealed that they have applied multiple times to join Dancing with the Stars and are longtime fans of the show. Although both have dance experience from their high school drill team and have personal connections to past contestants and pro dancers on the show, their applications were rejected. Bailey explained that the producers reportedly rejected them due to a concern about “splitting the votes” if bo

22 October 2025 Brazilian bodybuilding champion and social-media fitness influencer Kadu Santos, known in full as Ricardo Nolasco dos Santos, passed away on Monday at the age of 31, leaving behind a stunned community of fans, colleagues and loved ones. According to multiple reports, Santos died in Novo Hamburgo in the state of Rio Grande do Sul; no official cause of death has been released. Santos had built a remarkable competitive résumé. He won 11 bodybuilding titles in his

21 October 2025 Colombian social media influencer Estefanía Restrepo Valencia—known online as “La Traviesa RP” has died at the age of 26 after she was reportedly attacked during a robbery while travelling with her partner on a highway outside Medellín. According to police records she was admitted to the Las Vegas Clinic in Medellín late on the evening of October 17 after sustaining multiple stab wounds to her arm and neck. She died shortly after arrival. The incident took pla

20 October 2025 Stacey Hatfield. @naturalspoonfuls/Instagram Australian food and wellness influencer Stacey Hatfield, founder of the brand Natural Spoonfuls, tragically passed away on September 29 2025 following an uncomplicated home birth of her first child, a son named Axel. Her husband Nathan Warnecke announced her death via Instagram, describing the cause as “an unforeseen and extremely rare complication” that arose shortly after the successful delivery and resulted in he

19 October 2025 The mask from the thriller franchise has been making a comeback, especially thanks to a recent TikTok trend.Paramount/Courtesy Everett A California stay-at-home mom discovered a rare vintage “Ghostface” mask from the Scream film franchise at a Goodwill store for just $5 and later sold it on eBay for more than $700. The mask initially appearing worn and damaged caught her attention when she noticed the “Fun World” branding, triggering a deeper dive into its col

18 October 2025 Steve Bridges. Credit: Steve Bridges/Instagram In a video posted to his Instagram account on October 17, his wife, Chelsey Bridges, tearfully announced that the beloved content creator had passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 15. Steve had become widely recognized for his viral point-of-view comedy sketches on both TikTok and Instagram, in which he portrayed exaggerated everyday characters such as “solar panel salesmen” or overly dramatic partners in

17 October 2025 Brett Carlin. Credit : AZDPS; AZDPS Hiighway Patrol Arizona-based influencer Brett Carlin, 27, has been indicted by a grand jury on four charges two counts of reckless driving and two counts of unlawful flight from a law enforcement vehicle after allegedly sharing videos of himself riding a motorcycle at speeds exceeding 180 miles per hour while evading police on state freeways. According to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, the videos in question date b

16 October 2025 TikTokkers are asking baristas to make their drinks directly in the pumpkin. TikTok – elimm_g A new TikTok-driven trend has captured attention this fall: people hollowing out small pumpkins and treating them as makeshift Starbucks cups, demanding that baristas brew their seasonal drinks directly inside the gourds. Videos circulating online show smiling customers and excited baristas executing the ritual. In one clip a woman scans a pumpkin, whips it open, and

15 October 2025 Clara Dao built her online presence around uplifting messages for women with small or flat chests she shared how she had struggled with body image, faced judgment, and learned to embrace herself in a world that favors certain ideals. Over several years she earned a devoted following whose loyalty seemed rooted in a promise that she would always speak to those left out by mainstream standards. Yet this year she made a decision that would test the limits of her

14 October 2025 Brie Bird. Credit : Kendra Bird/Instagram Brie Bird, a 9-year-old content creator and cancer advocate, has been crowned Little Miss America Princess at the 2025 Baby Miss America pageant after winning the Project Princess award. Her mother, Kendra Bird, shared the joyful news on social media, posting images of Brie wearing the pageant sash and medals and revealing that an official proclamation, signed by the mayor, was sent to their home. Brie’s journey has be

13 October 2025 Michael Justin, Emily Stomatuk. Credit : Michael Justin & Emily Stomatuk/Instagram Influencers Emily Stomatuk (age 29) and Michael Justin (age 48), known for their 19-year age gap relationship, have revealed that they are expecting a daughter. The news was shared during a vacation in Mykonos, Greece, where the couple performed a creative gender reveal each plunged a wine glass into a white cake and revealed pink icing, prompting joyous reactions and embraces.

12 October 2025 Rising social media personality Mainly Mannie, who boasts over 1.4 million TikTok followers and is known by his online moniker “Boss and CEO,” recently opened his life to millions by disclosing an HIV diagnosis in an emotional video from a hospital bed. According to his account, the diagnosis came during the summer after he experienced a sudden decline in mobility and health. He revealed that he believes he contracted HIV from a former partner who concealed th

11 October 2025 In a candid TikTok video that struck a chord with many, a mother named Nicola revealed a deeply personal truth about how motherhood reshapes friendships: after she had her first child, she stopped sending photos and updates to old friends who never asked. She explained that it wasn’t a decision she made lightly, but one born out of feeling unseen and unvalued by the people she once considered close. Nicola said that in the months following her daughter’s birth

10 October 2025 Glamoramaaaa. Credit : glamoramaaaa/TikTok When TikTok food reviewer Aurora Griffo, known online as “Glamorama,” shared a...