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entertainment-and-arts14 days ago•5 min saved

Florida Influencer Clavicular Held on Battery Charge Linked to February Brawl

Florida-based social media influencer Clavicular (Braden Peters, 20) is out on bond after being arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor battery tied to a February altercation between his girlfriend and a 19-year-old influencer at a Kissimmee rental; video shows a brawl in which Peters briefly intervened and held the younger influencer’s wrists. Investigators say they reviewed footage and spoke with witnesses; Peters did not speak to deputies at the scene. He also faces a separate wildlife-video probe in Florida and a prior Arizona forgery arrest that was later dropped.

via Los Angeles Times|

#battery #clavicular #entertainment-and-arts

us-news14 days ago•2 min saved

Videoed confrontation lands looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular in Florida battery arrest

A controversial looksmaxxing influencer known as Clavicular (Braden Eric Peters) was arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on a misdemeanor battery charge linked to a February incident in Osceola County in which he allegedly instigated a fight between two women and posted video of it; a warrant was issued for Peters and for Violet Marie Lentz, who is still at large, with bond set at $1,000 and Peters released; authorities are also investigating a separate incident in which Peters and others were seen firing at an alligator in the Everglades, though it is not clear if the case is related.

via BBC|

#arrest #battery #florida

entertainment17 days ago•185 min saved

Aging in the spotlight: men face the same beauty scrutiny as women

A CNN Style piece argues that the long-standing double standard around aging is now affecting men as well: Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscars glow-up sparked chatter about cosmetic work, while Jim Carrey’s César Awards look drew speculation about a double, with other male stars facing either denial or rumors of procedures. The article notes rising use of Botox, fillers and related treatments among men in the US and UK and ties this to social-media pressures and a culture of “looksmaxxing.” Experts say the shift reflects a growing emphasis on appearance for men, blurring lines between health, beauty, and worth, and it raises questions about whether this represents progress or deeper toxicity around aging.

via CNN|

#aging #botox #celebrities

culture1 month ago•6 min saved

Bonesmashing: The extreme looksmaxxing trend risking facial injury

Bonesmashing is an extreme looksmaxxing technique where people strike facial bones with a hammer in an attempt to reshape the face; while proponents cite Wolff's law and social-media hype, medical experts warn it can cause serious injuries, asymmetry, and lasting damage, and they recommend safer, controlled options like fillers or implants over DIY trauma.

via GQ|

#bonesmashing #cosmeticrisks #culture

health-and-social-media2 years ago•4 min saved

"Charities Issue Urgent Warning Over Harmful Starvemaxxing TikTok Trend"

An alarming TikTok trend called starvemaxxing is encouraging men and teenage boys to eat as little as possible in pursuit of a chiseled jawline, with some videos featuring individuals bragging about fasting and cutting down on calories. Eating disorder charity Beat fears the trend could be incredibly harmful, especially for those already struggling with or at risk of an eating disorder. Health professionals are concerned that the trend is promoting dangerous eating habits, and TikTok has since pulled the videos after being alerted. The trend has raised concerns about the impact on mental health, as about 25% of people who experience eating disorders like anorexia are male, and long-term anorexia can lead to severe health problems.

via Daily Mail|

#eating-disorders #health-and-social-media #looksmaxxing