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…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 8, 20260Comments

Celebs

Simone Biles Pulls Back the Curtain on Red Carpet’s Jaw-Dropping Hidden Price

Even Olympic greatness can't shield you from sticker shock — and Biles isn't staying quiet about it

The Bill Nobody Talks About

Simone Biles has spent her career defying gravity — but one recent invoice nearly knocked her off her feet. The most decorated gymnast in history took to TikTok to peel back the velvet curtain on one of celebrity culture's best-kept secrets: the eye-watering cost of simply showing up to a red carpet event.

ByDempsey May AyucoApril 29, 20260Comments

Entertainment

Neurodivergent creators are gaining visibility on TikTok but losing in the process

Words like 'stimming' and 'hyperfixation' began in specific communities and have since entered casual online conversation, raising questions about visibility, appropriation and what gets lost in translation. Terms like 'stimming' and 'hyperfixation' did not originate on TikTok. They came from clinical and community contexts, used primarily by neurodivergent people and those with ADHD to…