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Jealous Ex-Lover Charged in Influencer’s Death, Suspect May Have Been Buried Alive in Suitcase
world18 days ago

Jealous Ex-Lover Charged in Influencer’s Death, Suspect May Have Been Buried Alive in Suitcase

A jealous ex in Austria has been charged with murdering 32-year-old influencer Stefanie Pieper; investigators say Pieper’s body was found in a forest near the Austria–Slovenia border, and she may have been alive when placed in a suitcase and buried. The suspect, identified as Patrick M., reportedly confessed to the killing after their split but appears to be retracting that confession, with his brother and stepfather accused of helping move the body; he was extradited to Austria for trial.

via New York Post|
#austria#crime#influencers
Cape Cod influencer Clavicular charged with rape and drugging
us-news18 days ago

Cape Cod influencer Clavicular charged with rape and drugging

Controversial streamer Clavicular (Braden Peters) was criminally charged on Sept. 8 with rape, drugging a person for sex and providing alcohol to a minor for an alleged May 23, 2025 incident in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The rape charge carries a maximum 20-year sentence and would require him to register as a sex offender if convicted. A parallel civil lawsuit in Miami-Dade County accuses him of an underage, intoxicated encounter mirroring the criminal allegations; Peters has denied the civil claims, and an arraignment is scheduled for Oct. 14.

via New York Post|
#cape-cod#crime#influencers
California expands penalties for undisclosed paid political posts by influencers
politics20 days ago

California expands penalties for undisclosed paid political posts by influencers

California Gov. Newsom signed AB1130, broadening disclosure rules to let authorities impose criminal and civil penalties on creators who fail to reveal paid political posts, with enforcement under the Political Reform Act of 1974 and potential misdemeanor charges. The measure aims to boost transparency in influencer-driven political messaging amid rising campaigns and recent reporting of undisclosed paid content, building on existing disclosures that previously lacked enforceable liability.

via NBC News|
#california#disclosure#influencers
Brazilian influencer gunned down in front of her father amid gang retaliation probe
world-news23 days ago

Brazilian influencer gunned down in front of her father amid gang retaliation probe

A 21-year-old Brazilian influencer, Evelyn Lima Dantas, was dragged from her northeast Brazil home and shot dead on the sidewalk in front of her father by two men. The attackers spray-painted 'TCP'—a Rio gang symbol—on the house, and the case is linked to an ongoing probe into the killing of a retired police sergeant, raising the possibility of retaliation or a cover-up. Dantas had recently been released from custody during the investigation, and no arrests have been announced.

via New York Post|
#brazil#crime#gang
Video captures Irvine McLaren crash that killed car influencer and Hooters calendar girl
us-news23 days ago

Video captures Irvine McLaren crash that killed car influencer and Hooters calendar girl

Footage obtained by TMZ shows car influencer James Wehr, 27, racing his purple McLaren on Culver Drive in Irvine when he lost control, slamming into a tree, causing the car to split and erupt in flames. Wehr and his 22-year-old passenger Lexi Kramer, a Hooters calendar girl, were killed at the scene. Police say speed was a factor and Irvine Police Department investigators continue to probe the crash.

via New York Post|
#california#car-crashes#hooters
Speed suspected in Irvine McLaren crash that killed influencer and date
local25 days ago

Speed suspected in Irvine McLaren crash that killed influencer and date

Two people died when a purple McLaren ran a red light and slammed into a tree in Irvine, with investigators saying speed was likely a factor; witnesses estimate up to 100 mph. The victims are James Wehr, 27, founder of South OC Cars and Coffee, and Alexis 'Lexi' Kramer, 22, a Hooters calendar girl. The probe could take months as authorities reconstruct the crash and determine why the driver lost control.

via New York Post|
#car-crash#hooters-calendar-girl#influencers
Mexico’s influencer killings surge as cartel violence claims 20th social media star in 2 years
world-news27 days ago

Mexico’s influencer killings surge as cartel violence claims 20th social media star in 2 years

Mexican influencer Jose Luis Esparza, known as El Putirrí, was shot dead at a taco shop in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, becoming the 20th online personality killed in Mexico since 2024 as drug-trafficking groups target social-media stars to influence narratives or facilitate money laundering; authorities cite other cases linked to cartel rivalries and are examining possible collateral targeting due to family cartel ties.

via New York Post|
#cartels#influencers#mexico
Markiplier Questions GoPro-Starman Merger Despite $15 Million Windfall
business29 days ago

Markiplier Questions GoPro-Starman Merger Despite $15 Million Windfall

YouTube star Markiplier, GoPro's largest external shareholder with about 8.5% stake, says he's disappointed and would vote against GoPro's planned merger with Starman Optical, even though it would pay him roughly $15 million; he fears the camera maker may abandon its core business for AI/data-center ventures, while founder Nick Woodman maintains control with about 62% voting power. Markiplier hasn't sold his shares and is taking time to plan his next projects.

via Business Insider|
#business#gopro#influencers
Pundit’s anti-AI posts clash with undisclosed xAI stake
politics1 month ago

Pundit’s anti-AI posts clash with undisclosed xAI stake

Conservative podcaster Katie Miller spent months railing against AI tools like ChatGPT on X while privately owning more than $500,000 to $1 million in Elon Musk’s xAI, a financial stake she did not publicly disclose until a White House disclosure tied to her husband surfaced. FTC guidelines could require disclosure of such a financial motivation behind endorsements, experts say. Miller maintains she posts for the love of the game and wasn’t paid for posts, but the article notes her influence with the Trump administration and prior roles linked to Musk and xAI, highlighting broader concerns about influencer-finance conflicts in tech policy.

via The Washington Post|
#ai-industry#conflicts-of-interest#disclosures
Behind the Lens at the US Open: Influencers Push Content Amid Fan Backlash
sports1 month ago

Behind the Lens at the US Open: Influencers Push Content Amid Fan Backlash

Credentialed US Open content creators follow long, improvisational days of filming—covering fashion challenges, fan interviews, and food content—while facing growing backlash from traditional tennis fans. About 100 influencers are credentialed this year (up from 54 in 2025); the access is not paid and not guaranteed to yield content, but creators see value in the reach and in growing their brands and the sport, adapting plans on the fly as weather, crowds, and opportunities shift throughout the tournament.

via New York Post|
#backlash#content-creation#influencers
Hannah Burcaw Expecting First Child With Shane Burcaw
entertainment1 month ago

Hannah Burcaw Expecting First Child With Shane Burcaw

Squirmy and Grubs star Hannah Burcaw is pregnant with her and Shane Burcaw’s first child, about 20 weeks along and due in January. The couple announced the news on Instagram with sonograms, plan to document the journey on a new baby blog, and note their long fertility journey—including years of IVF—while aiming to share their experience thoughtfully with fans.

via E! News|
#celebrities#entertainment#fertility