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Phillies star Bryce Harper uploads a TikTok video showing an unconventional toothpaste application, sparking playful online ribbing about his brushing method and a nod to the awkwardness of sharing toothpaste.
A TikTok user recounts being jumped by her cousin, his girlfriend, and three others at a barren park, while her cousin filmed the attack instead of helping. The incident has sparked major family drama and online reactions, with no verified charges mentioned.
Reality TV star Chrishell Stause fired off a fiery TikTok comment aimed at Katharine McPhee, calling her insecure for backing 'problematic men' and igniting a social-media feud.
Ofcom criticizes TikTok and YouTube for not keeping under-16s safe, saying their feeds still expose children to harmful content and calls for stronger protections; Snap, Roblox and Meta have agreed to anti-grooming measures, while the government weighs a possible under-16 ban as 84% of 8–12-year-olds use services with a 13+ minimum age.
Gabriela Gonzalez, a 24-year-old TikTok influencer with about 500,000 followers, was charged in California with attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and solicitation of murder for allegedly plotting between 2020 and 2021 to hire someone to kill Jack Avery, the father of her 7-year-old child, with help from her father and her ex-boyfriend. An undercover officer posed as a hitman as the plot unfolded; if convicted, the defendants face up to life in prison.
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg and Duke women's basketball center Arianna Roberson appear to have confirmed their relationship with posts on social media: Roberson shared a photo with Flagg on Instagram and a vacation-themed TikTok video. The couple overlapped at Duke in 2024–25, with Flagg starring for the men’s team while Roberson sat out due to injury during that season.
Danya Issawi recounts how a viral TikTok blaming a Zinus mattress for her adult acne sent her into a years-long spiral of skincare trials and anxiety; while researchers have found no proven link between mattresses and acne, the piece shows how social-media claims can shape health decisions, leading her to replace her bed and regain peace of mind and better sleep.
The Cut reports that spironolactone, a cheap blood-pressure medication used off-label for hormonal acne, has exploded on TikTok as a potential ‘miracle cure’ for adults, with personal stories of clear skin after trying multiple treatments and endorsements from celebrities; however, doctors warn it isn’t a universal fix and emphasize medical supervision due to possible side effects and hormonal considerations.
The European Commission plans to regulate 'addictive design' features on TikTok and Instagram—such as endless scrolling, autoplay, and push notifications—and push for stronger age-verification tools to keep minors off the platforms. A legal proposal could be ready by summer after expert-panel input, reflecting a global push to protect children from online harms.
TikTok is halting further testing of an AI feature that added text summaries to videos after the tool produced frequent inaccurate and silly captions (e.g., Charli D'Amelio described as blueberries). The company says it will refocus the feature on identifying products in videos and restrict the rollout to a limited experimental group in the US and a few other markets.
After a red-carpet moment sparked memes comparing her to Gollum and fueled health rumors, Olivia Wilde responded with a humorous Instagram Story blaming a fish-eye lens and declaring she’s not dead, while continuing to promote her film The Invite.
Teens storm Los Angeles Scientology centers and post blurry speedrun-style clips on TikTok, only to have most videos quickly removed and re-uploaded, including a Roblox recreation. The trend appears to have started with a March 31 video by user Swhileyy and has since spread through copycat clips showcasing lobby raids and rapid exits, highlighting how online stunts propagate across platforms and engage viewers.
A viral TikTok trend dubbed 'speed runs' has drawn crowds to the Church of Scientology’s LA HQ on Hollywood Boulevard, with dozens forcing entry, injuring staff, and triggering LAPD trespass reports, though no arrests have been made. The church denounced the incidents as trespass and disruption and said it is reviewing remedies. The trend appears linked to an 18-year-old content creator; critics like Leah Remini urged focusing on the church’s practices rather than spectacle.
A Miami woman learned on a Tinder date that her looksmaxxer match had catfished her—he looked nothing like his online photos, was shorter than claimed, and kept giving looksmax tips—sparking online debate about looksmaxxing.
Video trends on TikTok and Instagram showing people speed-running through Scientology buildings in Hollywood prompted the church to remove door handles and restrict access, with police monitoring and reports of vandalism and potential hate-crime investigations; the church condemned the stunt as trespassing and endangering staff, while the trend’s originator and critics like Leah Remini urged participants to stop.