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Shark Tank Star Faked Own Funeral for Her 70th Birthday

Barbara Corcoran staged a full mock funeral to prank her guests

(Newser) - Barbara Corcoran didn't just throw herself a 70th birthday party—she staged her own funeral and lay "dead" in a coffin for 10 minutes to kick things off. The Shark Tank investor, now 76, recently recounted on the Boardroom podcast that she found out her friends were planning...

'Ms. Shirley,' a 'First Responder' for the Homeless, Dies at 58

Advocate Shirley Raines, who founded Beauty 2 the Streetz, used social media to spread the word

(Newser) - Shirley Raines, who turned makeup kits, hot meals, and a smartphone into a national platform for people living on the streets of Los Angeles, has died at 58. The Clark County Coroner's Office in Nevada confirmed her Tuesday death; the cause hasn't yet been released, per the Washington ...

TikTok Settles Ahead of Looming Youth Addiction Trial

Meta, YouTube are in the hot seat at trial amid accusations they deliberately harm kids

(Newser) - TikTok agreed to settle a landmark social media addiction lawsuit just before the trial kicked off, the plaintiff's attorneys confirmed. The social video platform was one of three companies—along with Meta's Instagram and Google's YouTube—facing claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children. A...

These Social Media Influencers Want You Off Social Media

Cottage industry has sprung up of online notables encouraging users to stop doomscrolling

(Newser) - It's simple to accidentally become entranced by an endless loop of videos on Instagram or TikTok. Sometimes, though, that extended scroll is interrupted by a reminder that what you thought was a 10-minute break spent on your phone was closer to 30 minutes. Olivia Yokubonis, a content creator known...

Why the Internet Is Nostalgic for 2016

Nostalgia for a decade ago is flooding social media

(Newser) - Despite the Snapchat dog filters and Vine clips, you didn't accidentally sleep through a decade. NBC News reports that 2016 nostalgia is surging in early 2026, with Instagram users reviving heavily filtered photos and videos from 10 years ago to celebrate what many remember as a more carefree moment...

Teens Can Say Goodbye to AI Characters on Meta

Instagram owner says access will be denied to minors until 'the updated experience is ready'

(Newser) - Meta is halting teens' access to artificial intelligence characters, at least temporarily, the company said in an updated blog post on Friday. Meta Platforms Inc., which own Instagram and WhatsApp, said that starting in the "coming weeks," teens will no longer be able to access AI characters, "...

Brooklyn Beckham Has Scathing Words for His Parents

Son of soccer star, Spice Girl alleges parents tried to sabotage wedding, and more

(Newser) - Brooklyn Peltz Beckham says he's done trying to fix things with his famous parents, the BBC reports. In a series of Instagram posts to his 16 million followers, the 26-year-old eldest child of David and Victoria Beckham alleged his parents have "[tried] endlessly to ruin" his relationship with...

Kate Bush Mourns Friend Lost in Rough Seas

Singer pays tribute to Devon antiques dealer she says she's known for 30 years

(Newser) - Kate Bush is publicly mourning a longtime friend who disappeared during a Christmas Day swim off the Devon coast of England. The 67-year-old singer said she was "heartbroken" over the presumed death of Matthew Upham, a local antiques dealer she called one of her "very dearest friends" of...

Big Brother Contestant Mickey Lee Is Dead at 35

Family says reality star died on Christmas after cardiac arrests

(Newser) - Mickey Lee, a contestant on the CBS reality show Big Brother last summer, died on Christmas Day at age 35, reports People . Lee's family announced her death, which had followed multiple cardiac arrests earlier in the month, on Instagram . "Mickey captured the hearts of audiences nationwide through her...

Barry Manilow: I Have Lung Cancer, but Prognosis Is Great

Singer, 82, postpones January concerts for surgery after early diagnosis

(Newser) - Barry Manilow says a stubborn case of bronchitis may have saved his life. In an Instagram post , the 82-year-old singer revealed that his doctor found a small cancerous spot on his lung while following up on the bronchitis, reports USA Today . "It's pure luck (and a great doctor)...

Report: Disgraced Coach Messaged Women Amid Affair

Sherrone Moore's ex-girlfriend accuses him of domestic violence

(Newser) - Sherrone Moore's rapid rise at Michigan ended with a thud built on private messages, frayed emotions, and a relationship that school officials say crossed a clear line, the New York Times reports. Five women told the outlet that Moore, a married father of three who was fired as Michigan'...

Pete Davidson, Elsie Hewitt Welcome First Child Together

Daughter Scottie Rose named in tribute to Davidson's late father

(Newser) - Pete Davidson has added a new role to his résumé: father. The 32-year-old comedian and former Saturday Night Live cast member and his girlfriend, model Elsie Hewitt, 29, on Thursday announced the arrival of their first child, a daughter named Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson, People reports. The baby was...

Lawsuit: Boy Joined Instagram, Killed Himself Within 48 Hours

2 familes sue Meta over sextortion suicides

(Newser) - Levi Maciejewski, a 13-year-old boy in Pennsylvania, killed himself within 48 hours of signing up for Instagram last year, his family says in a lawsuit against Meta that accuses the company of "matchmaking children to adult predators." Levi and 16-year-old Murray Dowey of Scotland, who also died by...

Mick Foley Splits With WWE Over Trump

WWE Hall of Famer protests company's ongoing alliance with president

(Newser) - Mick Foley is hanging up his WWE boots—at least when it comes to appearances—for as long as President Trump is in the White House, NBC News reports. The wrestling Hall of Famer said on Instagram that he told World Wrestling Entertainment he won't work with the company...

Amy Schumer Makes Final Decision on Her Marriage

After weeks of whispers, comedian confirms she and husband Chris Fischer are splitting

(Newser) - It's official: Amy Schumer and her husband are divorcing. Per USA Today , the 44-year-old comedian announced the permanent split with her spouse of seven years, Chris Fischer, on Friday, just days after telling fans to keep their "fingers crossed" that she and Fischer "make it through."...

Amanda Seyfried on Charlie Kirk Slam: 'Not F---ing Apologizing'

Actor defends Instagram comment on slain conservative in which she called him 'hateful'

(Newser) - Amanda Seyfried isn't walking back her criticism of Charlie Kirk , even as backlash continues over her remarks after the conservative activist's killing in September. In a new interview with fashion site Who What Wear , the Oscar-nominated actor was asked about an Instagram comment in which she called Kirk...

World Watches as Australia Boots Kids Off Social Media

Rahm Emanuel wants the US to follow suit

(Newser) - Tuesday's the day many Australian youth have been dreading. The country's unprecedented social media ban for under-16s goes into effect, with more than 1 million accounts set to be deactivated, per NBC News . The ban, the first of its kind, is an experiment of sorts, closely watched by...

Dolly Parton Shares Heartfelt Thanksgiving Message

'I am so thankful for all of you and the memories we've shared,' she says amid health struggles

(Newser) - Dolly Parton took to Instagram on Thanksgiving to send a heartfelt message to her fans, expressing gratitude for their support through the years and wishing them blessings for the holiday. "I am so thankful for all of you and the memories we've shared," the 79-year-old country legend...

Meta Tells Aussie Kids to Get Their Stuff Before They're Banned

Those under the age of 16 are told to start downloading files before Dec. 10 social media ban

(Newser) - Technology giant Meta on Thursday began sending thousands of young Australians a two-week warning to downland their digital histories and delete their accounts from Facebook, Instagram, and Threads before a world-first social media ban on accounts of children younger than 16 takes effect. The Australian government recently announced that the...

Judge: Meta Doesn't Have to Break Off Instagram, WhatsApp

Company scores huge win in antitrust suit

(Newser) - Meta has prevailed over an existential challenge to its business that could have forced the tech giant to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp. US District Judge James Boasberg ruled Tuesday that the company does not hold a monopoly in social networking, the AP reports. The historic antitrust trial wrapped up...

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