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Myspace owners say they still own the brand and plan to relaunch the once-dominant social network, but without co-founder Tom Anderson; past revamps failed to recapture users, and no timeline is announced, as nostalgia keeps the platform in public conversation.
Francisco “Frankie” Lombardo, Bunnie Xo’s ex-husband, recounts their 2009 MySpace-era meeting, a 2010 Hawaii wedding, and a tumultuous marriage marked by jealousy over Bunnie’s sugar-daddy lifestyle; he says their 2014 divorce was compounded by his parents’ fraud charges and calls the period the “lowest point” of his life. He also says Xo later endured an abusive relationship, which she discusses in her memoir. Lombardo says they still have “unfinished business” and talk daily, while Xo and Jelly Roll split in May 2026 and are navigating their divorce amicably.
Facebook, launched 20 years ago, has maintained its dominance in the social media landscape by adapting to changing user needs, expanding its user base, and making strategic acquisitions like Instagram and WhatsApp. Its focus on real-life connections and gamifying social interactions has set it apart from early competitors like MySpace and Friendster, which failed to keep up with changing trends and user needs. Meta Platforms Inc., Facebook's parent company, continues to innovate and invest in messaging apps and tech hardware, solidifying its position as a social media leader despite competition from platforms like TikTok.