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In Memoriam: Fallen Stars of 2021 Influencer Miss Mercedes Morr has been killed in what police believe was a murder-suicide.  The 33-year-old social media model, born Jenae Gagnier, was found dead at her home in Richmond, Texas on Sunday, Aug. 29, Richmond police confirmed. Officers responded to a welfare check at the…

TrendingOnlyFans had a mess of a week. The online subscription platform popularised by sex workers said it was banning sexually explicit content. Less than a week later, it had backflipped spectacularly. There’s a line in Delia Cai’s coverage of the saga in Vanity Fair that reminded me of another big…

Rudy Giuliani (center), an attorney for President Donald Trump, posed for photos with OAN correspondent Chanel Rion (left) and his assistant Christianné Allen outside the White House on July 1, 2020. Evan Vucci/AP Photo Christianné Allen has worked for Rudy Giuliani since September 2019. She quit in August. Allen's replacement,…

How do you tax innovations? ONE FOR THE ROAD James Deakin Eighteen months ago, Naomi, (not her real name) was living the dream. She was working as cabin crew on one of our airlines and traveling the world, putting away a little every month so she could finally afford her…

For the first time in his career, Jake Paul was pushed to the limit. The 24-year-old social influencer turned boxer had to battle through all eight rounds with former UFC champion Tyron Woodley but he still got the job done with a split decision victory. The scorecards were somewhat controversial…

The COVID-19 pandemic saw huge increases in searches for immunity boosters, including for things like supplements claiming to improve immune function. But even before COVID-19 scared people into their nearest supermarket aisle, "wellness" through supplements was a multi-billion dollar industry. Celebrities and influencers across social media platforms regularly advertise and promote a myriad of…

Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley this Sunday on Aug 29 at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, OH. One sentence summary Phil: Tyron Woodley desperately tries to avoid his career sinking lower than having his genitals savaged by an angry raccoon David: UFC fighter gets better paycheck from kid who…

DOLE HOSTS ITS LARGEST VIRTUAL COOKING CLASS EVER Dole’s RD Melanie Marcus hosts 50+ bloggers and influencers for royal recipe prep, princess etiquette and other interactive fun as part of Dole’s “A Recipe for Courage and Kindness” initiative CHARLOTTE, N.C. – WEBWIRE – Friday, August 27, 2021 Dole Food Company…

Originally intended as a kind of digital cash for purchasing goods and services without resorting to fiat currency, cryptocurrency nowadays more resembles a commodity. More precisely, each digital asset, from the original Bitcoin to altcoins like Ethereum and Litecoin and even the so-called ‘meme coins’ such as Dogecoin, functions as…

August 26, 2021 8:00 AM Jillian Turecki on choosing partners. Image Credit: Bright The Transform Technology Summits start October 13th with Low-Code/No Code: Enabling Enterprise Agility. Register now! Bright has raised $15 million for its live video conversation platform that helps creators and influencers teach and entertain their fans. The…