Facial fitness exercises promise firmer skin, so do they work?

Dermatologists weigh in on face yoga, gua sha and the viral gadgets promising tighter, brighter skin, and what they actually deliver. Scroll through #SkinTok long enough and you will find someone gliding a rose quartz stone across their cheekbones, chewing rock-hard gum or nodding along with a weighted gadget clamped between their lips. The pitch…

ByDempsey May AyucoOctober 28, 20260Comments

Lifestyle

Trader Joe’s Halloween Totes Return — But Will They Vanish Instantly?

The cult-favorite mini canvas totes are coming back in four spooky colors, and history suggests they won't stick around long. Trader Joe's is once again leaning into the season, confirming that its beloved Halloween-themed mini tote bags will land on store shelves later this month. The grocery chain's collectible totes have become something of a…

ByDempsey May AyucoSeptember 16, 20260Comments

Dating

Men are ditching showers before dates and Reddit is stunned

A new dating trend swaps soap and cologne for unwashed shirts and unfiltered body odor — and the science behind it is far shakier than believers think. The Trend Explained A curious new dating ritual is spreading across TikTok, and it asks daters to do the opposite of what their mothers taught them. Dubbed "pheromone-maxxing,"…

ByDempsey May AyucoSeptember 2, 20260Comments

Celebs

Zendaya twin goes viral — But she’s not buying it

A TikTok creator's spooky resemblance to the Emmy-winning actress has the internet convinced, even as she insists the comparison is a stretch. A Comment That Started It All A social media personality found herself unexpectedly viral this week after a stranger's offhand comment sparked a wave of comparisons to Zendaya, the actress marking her 30th…

ByDempsey May AyucoSeptember 1, 20260Comments

Celebs

Benny Blanco’s five-day pizza stunt sparks wild weight loss claims

The producer says he shed nearly five pounds without giving up his favorite food — but nutrition experts aren't so sure it's a plan worth copying Benny Blanco has never been one to shy away from a bold experiment, and his latest stunt proves it. The 38-year-old music producer, known for shaping some of pop…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 24, 20260Comments

Celebs

Maya Boyd is Marvel’s new Storm, and the internet approves

Broadway breakout Maya Boyd steps into the MCU spotlight, following the legacy left by Halle Berry and Alexandra Shipp. Marvel Studios has cast its next Storm. During Disney's D23 fan event on Friday, Aug. 14, the studio revealed that 23-year-old actress Maya Boyd will take on the role of Ororo Munroe in the studio's forthcoming…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 19, 20260Comments

Skincare

Beef tallow for acne—Does it help or make it worse?

One week, one 100% beef tallow moisturizer, and a face full of surprises. From slugging to salmon sperm facials to anti-wrinkle straws, internet beauty culture has never shied away from the unconventional. But few trends have sparked as much divided reaction as the recent rush to slather rendered beef fat directly onto the face. Beef…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 6, 20260Comments

Celebs

Megan Thee Stallion’s butter ice cream reaction says it all

The rapper couldn't quite decide if the viral TikTok treat lived up to the hype — but her face told a whole story anyway. Megan Thee Stallion is never one to skip out on a food trend, and this week she proved it once again in the most Megan way possible. A New York City…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 14, 20260Comments

Beauty

Divorce glow ups are trending—But is there science behind the glow?

Therapists say the transformation isn't about looks—it's about what your body releases when stress finally lifts The TikTok Trend Taking Over For-You Pages A new wave of TikTok videos is reshaping how we talk about divorce. Dubbed the "divorce glow up," the trend features women posting before-and-after photos that span their marriages and their lives…

ByDempsey May AyucoJune 30, 20260Comments

Celebs

Simone Biles simple morning vs. her $23k red carpet spend

Simone Biles is letting fans in on what life looks like when the red carpet is nowhere in sight. Just days after revealing that she spent $23,000 on a glam team for a high profile appearance, the 28-time Olympic medalist posted a TikTok on Tuesday, May 5, giving followers an unfiltered look at her everyday…