8 November 2025 In an era when a single social-media post can ignite a full-blown controversy, influencer Peighton Tubre found herself facing exactly that: swirling rumors alleging she had an affair with college football quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. The story, entirely unfounded, forced her to take to Instagram on November 5 to set the record straight and reclaim her narrative. Tubre is known for her engaging commentary on football and for the thousands of followers who tun

07 September 2025 Becca Bloom and Cat Oscar. Credit : Becca Bloom/TikTok Luxury-lifestyle influencer Becca Bloom known for her extravagant “RichTok” content and viral moments recently drew attention for staging a baptism for her cat, Oscar. In the reveal, Bloom posted to TikTok that since the pet had been “acting out lately,” a friend suggested he “needed God.” She announced that both she and Oscar would be dressed in identical white lace gowns for the ceremony: her own desig

06 November 2025 Nawat Itsaragrisil President of Miss Universe Thailand 2025 speaks next to contestants during the official Miss Universe 2025 welcome event in Bangkok, Thailand on Nov. 5, 2025. RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA/Shutterstock The bright lights of the upcoming Miss Universe competition have been cast into sharp relief by a moment of unexpected drama this week in Thailand. During a live-streamed pre-pageant event, veteran Thai pageant producer and executive Nawat Itsaragrisil

05 November 2025 Colette Couillard told the Miami Hurricane that she first went viral as a sophomore in high school. Colette Couillard/ Instagram On campuses across the country, the traditional college experience of learning, friendships and self-discovery is being quietly overwrought by a new motivation: building a social-media persona and chasing followers, likes and brand deals. The story at University of Miami provides a striking example. A student newspaper cover titled

04 November 2025 Iris Hsieh (left) Namewee (right) Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh who amassed over half‐a-million followers was discovered unresponsive in a bathtub at a Kuala Lumpur hotel on October 22. Initially treated as a sudden death, authorities have since reclassified the investigation as a murder. According to a statement from Malaysian police chief Fadil Marsus, the 31‐year-old’s body was found around 1:40 p.m. in a hotel on Jalan Conlay, and after a review of evid

3 November 2025 Spencer Barbosa, Instagram, Engagement. Credit : @stellamittonphoto Social media influencer Spencer Barbosa, age 23, surprised fans with news of her engagement to longtime boyfriend Connor after a heartfelt beach proposal that seamlessly blended nostalgia, romance and modern influencer-style presentation. Barbosa shared the milestone on Instagram and TikTok on November 2, posting a series of photos and videos from the moment her boyfriend popped the question.

02 November 2025 Made thought this outfit was a cute one, just not for school. TikTok/@denisekalo23 In a video that has accumulated over five million views on social media platforms, a teacher named Denise sparked heated discussion when she showcased her attire in a TikTok “outfit of the day” clip posted from her classroom. In the footage she models a pair of black pleather pants from Abercrombie an item she described as “the best fit” and one she has worn for about three yea

01 November 2025 From October 25, 2025, Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) enforced a landmark regulation that compels influencers on major platforms in China to present verified credentials such as recognized degrees, professional licences or certifications if they share viewpoints or advice on topics like health, education, law or finance. The rule also demands platforms like Douyin (TikTok’s Chinese equivalent), Bilibili and Weibo verify those credentials and clearly

31 October 2025 Brie Bird. Brielle Bird/Instagram When 9-year-old Brielle Bird was told she’d entered a period of remission after battling stage-4 cancer, her mother, Kendra Bird, finally allowed herself to breathe. For 22 months Kendra believed the worst was behind them until an ill-timed scan revealed what she feared most the cancer had returned in full force, spreading aggressively and dashing their hopes for a clear chapter in their journey. It was only when Kendra answer

30 October 2025 Becca Bloom; Police outside of the Louvre in Paris. Credit : beccaxbloom/Tiktok;Jerome Gilles/NurPhoto via Getty Luxury-lifestyle influencer Becca Bloom known online for her high-end #RichTok content and following of approximately 4.8 million made a last-minute change to her planned Halloween costume in light of the high-profile heist at Louvre Museum in Paris on October 19, having originally intended to dress as “stolen treasure.” Instead, she opted to portra

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