Annabel Bendavid

For months, TikTok users have been counting down the days until Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s release from prison. But her story— in which she served eight years of jail time after conspiring to kill her mother— has gripped internet users for almost a decade. Having endured over 20 years of abuse by he

When an influencer supports Shein, criticism comes with the territory. As a company best known for violating labour laws and operating under an environmentally-unsustainable production model, this backlash should come as no surprise. But that hasn’t stopped creators from promoting the brand over the

Social media has been feeling very 2012 lately. If you've recently scrolled through your TikTok FYP, you've probably seen the so-called "Hunger Games Renaissance" sweeping the app. Whether it be a perfectly-curated fan edit of Peeta Mellark (a.k.a. Josh Hutcherson) or a green screen analysis of

Most of us suffer from acne or a rogue spot, perhaps more frequently than we’d like to admit. And though it may leave us feeling insecure, acne is more or less a universal experience. While it often begins during adolescence, others, who perhaps made it out of high school unscathed, may face a bout

It's no secret that society upholds specific body standards, and as much as we may hate to admit it, social media often makes things worse. While many internet users and creators have worked to uplift different body types, it's difficult not to internalise unrealistic beauty standards as filtered co

There is no denying that YouTube has gone through many vibe shifts. From the beauty community to the rise of relatable personalities online, the videos and influencers favoured by viewers have changed over the years. But one genre has never lost its appeal: true crime. From TV shows and podcasts

If you have been on TikTok over the past week, you may be feeling a strange sense of déjà vu. Watching incoming freshmen at the University of Alabama going through the sorority recruitment process, it’s safe to say that #BamaRushTok is back and better than ever. For those blissfully unaware of t

In an age where TikTok dictates the trend cycle and Instagram accounts like @DietPrada call out luxury fashion brands, social media has transformed the fashion industry as we know it. Quickly becoming one of the most influential forces in the online fashion world, Kim Daniels - better known to her 1

Talking politics is not uncommon on TikTok. Over the past few years, we have seen numerous influencers go viral after offering their hot takes and explaining complex and nuanced political issues. But there is one account, in particular, causing quite a stir among the app’s users. Introducing the

Ah — the world of celebrity gossip, something many of us follow (if we like to admit it or not). From Just Jared to TMZ, Page Six to The Daily Mail, most of us are familiar with the mainstream gossip tabloids. But no one can ignore the new kid on the block. Enter @deuxmoi - the celebrity gossip