For Malaysian comedian Rizal van Geyzel, the decision to keep his children—aged six, 14, and 15—off social media is a necessary safeguard. The 43-year-old describes these platforms as a “gateway drug” leading to doom-scrolling, stalkers, pornography, and fake news. While acknowledging that his children may resent the restriction, van Geyzel views this as a vital … Read more
The End of the ‘Silent Treatment’: Why Public Figures Are Fighting Back Against Digital Defamation For decades, the unwritten rule for celebrities was simple: ignore the trolls. The prevailing wisdom suggested that reacting to online hate only “fed the beast,” giving trolls the attention they craved. However, a seismic shift is occurring in how public … Read more
The Rise of the AI ‘Everything App’ The landscape of artificial intelligence is shifting from a collection of fragmented tools toward unified ecosystems. A primary example of this trend is the strategic pivot to turn Codex, an AI coding application, into an “everything app.” View this post on Instagram about Prism, Codex From Instagram — … Read more
The Recent Era of Brand Consolidation in Media The landscape of global publishing is undergoing a seismic shift. Recent moves by industry giants like Condé Nast illustrate a clear trend: the move toward brand consolidation. Rather than maintaining a wide net of international editions and niche titles, publishers are streamlining their portfolios to focus on … Read more
The Battle of Digital Narratives: Curated Truths vs. Reality In the age of high-definition social media, the “truth” is often a matter of which account you follow. We are seeing a growing trend where public figures and their associates engage in conflicting narratives, using archived imagery to validate their claims. Tong Kenneth Tong Vanderpump Take, … Read more
The Rising Tide of Nasopharyngeal Cancer: A Hong Kong Hairstylist’s Story and Future Trends In Hong Kong, a concerning trend is unfolding with nasopharyngeal cancer, a disease often called the “Canton tumour” due to its prevalence in southern China. The story of Pitt Cheung Kwok-wai, a 38-year-vintage hairstylist diagnosed with stage 3 of the disease … Read more
The Rise of Postpartum Wellness Trends: From Placenta Consumption to Open Conversations Sophie Habboo’s recent revelation that she consumed her placenta after giving birth to son Ziggy, coupled with her honesty about ongoing hair loss, has reignited the conversation around postpartum wellness practices. Although the trend of placentophagy isn’t recent – with celebrities like Kim … Read more
The Evolving Landscape of Adult Entertainment and Digital Memorialization The recent passing of Seth Peterson, known professionally as Kaleb Stryker, at the age of 28, highlights a confluence of evolving trends within the adult entertainment industry and the ways individuals are remembered in the digital age. While the news broke on March 29, 2026, as … Read more
Sheila Dara’s First Post Following Vidi Aldiano’s Passing wes – detikHot Sunday, March 29, 2026 07:04 WIB Jakarta – Sheila Dara has made her first Instagram Stories post since the passing of Vidi Aldiano.
Kanye West’s ‘Bully’ and the Rise of Director-as-Artist: A New Era in Music Videos Kanye West’s latest album, Bully, arrived alongside the visually striking music video for “Father,” featuring Travis Scott. What’s particularly noteworthy isn’t just the album’s release after a period of controversy, but the fact that the video marks the directorial debut of … Read more