TikTok says it has labeled more than 3 billion AI-generated videos and is testing new systems aimed at accounts that mass-produce low-quality AI content.

Converse removed a campaign image featuring aespa's Karina and apologized after critics said its composition evoked racist imagery.

Olivia Jade fronts Reformation's self-aware Good Sport campaign, including a $128 College Crew whose net proceeds will support YES Scholars.

MONAT representatives' posts from an industry showcase at Australia's Parliament House have renewed scrutiny of influencer claims and implied endorsement.

CFDA chief Steven Kolb has apologized and taken leave after video showed him physically restraining PETA protesters at a New York Fashion Week show.

Wimbledon says it will not create a dedicated influencer accreditation category for 2027, sharpening the debate over creators, access and conduct at major events.

10 August 2026 Content creator Morgan Riddle has opened up about a disturbing experience from nearly a decade ago, claiming that someone she once considered a close friend attempted to secretly put a powdered substance into her drink. Riddle, 29, shared the allegation in an August 9 TikTok video, explaining that the incident occurred in 2017 while she was spending time with the male friend. According to Riddle, the two were drinking together on a balcony when he went inside t

07 August 2026 Controversial social media personality Ash Trevino has entered a guilty plea in a Texas fraud case, bringing a significant legal chapter closer to resolution months after her initial arrest attracted widespread attention online. Trevino, whose full name is Ashley Lopez-Trevino, pleaded guilty on August 5 to welfare fraud and fraudulent securing of document execution, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE. The 37-year-old influencer accepted a plea agr

04 August 2026 Controversial influencer Braden Peters, better known online as Clavicular, will not face charges in connection with a Florida battery case after prosecutors determined there was insufficient evidence to prove the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt. Peters, 20, was arrested by Fort Lauderdale police in March following an investigation into an altercation that allegedly occurred at a rental property near Kissimmee, Florida, on February 2. Authorities had accus

01 August 2026 Alabama Barker is pushing back against relentless criticism of her appearance, delivering a heated response to online commenters who have repeatedly targeted her weight and body. The 20-year-old daughter of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and former Miss USA Shanna Moakler addressed the criticism in a TikTok video posted July 30. Frustrated by negative remarks about her appearance, Alabama said she was considering dramatically increasing her use of Ozempic in r

30 July 2026 More than a decade after one of his earliest YouTube videos sparked widespread criticism, former Vine star Nash Grier is speaking out once again. The influencer has publicly apologized after a 2014 video discussing the physical qualities he found attractive in women resurfaced on TikTok, reigniting debate about online accountability, personal growth, and the lasting digital footprint of content created during the early days of social media. The video, originally

27 July 2026 The story of social media influencer Zachary Latham has taken another dramatic turn, ending with a lengthy prison sentence that has once again placed him in the national spotlight. Nearly six years after making headlines in a widely publicized fatal stabbing case that prosecutors alleged was fueled by a desire for online fame, Latham has now been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted kidnapping and several related offenses. The latest

18 July 2026 Controversial social media personalities Andrew and Tristan Tate have once again found themselves at the center of an international legal storm after being arrested in Miami, Florida. The brothers were taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service on July 18 following a sealed warrant connected to a request from British authorities seeking their extradition to the United Kingdom, where they face a series of serious criminal charges. The latest development marks

13 June 2026 A prominent Mexican trade organization found itself at the center of an international controversy after one of its senior leaders was dismissed following allegations that he made a racist gesture during a FIFA World Cup match. The incident, which quickly spread across social media and international news outlets, has sparked discussions about public conduct, cultural sensitivity, and the heightened scrutiny faced by public figures during major global events. The c

07 June 2026 The tragic case involving YouTuber Stephen McCullagh reached a dramatic conclusion as the online personality learned his fate for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend, bringing a case that shocked both local communities and followers across social media to a significant legal milestone. The sentencing marks the latest chapter in a story that has drawn widespread attention due to the horrifying nature of the crime and the public profile of the man at its center.

05 June 2026 Content creator Jesse Ridgway is addressing the intense public response that followed his wife Ashley's decision to have an abortion, opening up about one of the most personal and emotionally complex experiences the couple has shared with their audience. Ridgway, widely known online for building a massive following through years of storytelling, vlogs, and entertainment content, found himself at the center of a deeply personal conversation after he and Ashley cho

28 May 2026 A viral stunt that was meant to entertain social media audiences has instead resulted in a lifetime ban from one of America’s most famous amusement park operators. Influencer Allen Ferrell found himself at the center of controversy after posting a video that showed him performing a risky act atop one of the tallest roller coasters in the country, drawing criticism from safety experts, park officials, and viewers who questioned the lengths some content creators are

20 May 2026 An American influencer already at the center of international outrage after a controversial wildlife incident in Australia is now facing additional legal trouble in the United States over alleged hunting violations in Wyoming. Samantha Strable, whose viral video showing her grabbing a baby wombat from its distressed mother triggered widespread condemnation online, is reportedly under investigation for multiple hunting related offenses connected to activities that

19 May 2026 A shocking criminal case involving social media fame, family loyalty, and an alleged murder for hire scheme is drawing widespread attention after authorities accused an influencer father of plotting to kill the ex girlfriend of a former boy band singer. Prosecutors say the man, known online for his family focused content and motivational videos, was arrested after investigators uncovered evidence linking him to an elaborate plan targeting the woman following a bit

15 May 2026 A controversial American political influencer and her boyfriend are now facing criminal charges in the United Kingdom after authorities accused them of taking part in a racially motivated assault inside a busy London Underground station. The case, which quickly drew international attention because of the influencer’s outspoken support for Donald Trump and anti woke branding, has become another example of how internet fame, politics, and real world behavior are inc