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Instagram Launches Apple TV App With Reels and More
Instagram expands its platform reach onto Apple TV with dedicated support for short videos, live shows, and longer content.
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Jaylen Brown claims ‘cap’ on Instagram in reaction to Jayson Tatum’s comments on 76ers trade
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Meta removes language that raised scraping and AI training concerns
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Nobody is safe from celebrity AI deepfakes
Celebrity AI deepfakes dominate entertainment coverage as a viral fake image of Mia Goth spreads amid her divorce.
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Mia Goth Slams Instagram’s ‘Incomprehensible’ Decision to Let AI-Altered Selfie Spread Online
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‘Smallville’ star Tom Welling accidentally exposes himself in hotel window reflection
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Instagram Apologizes for Creed "Higher" Recommendation Glitch
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Instagram is sorry it gave users too much Creed
Instagram issues an apology to 1990s rock band Creed after a recommendation glitch pushes their track 'Higher' to unexpected virality.
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Chance Instagram sighting leads to discovery of rare giant water lily in Colombia
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Someone Posted an Instagram Selfie. Scientists Spotted a Giant New Species in the Background
An accidental Instagram selfie taken in a Colombian jungle background has led scientists to discover a brand new giant waterlily species.
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Ella Langley's bikini selfie has fans calling her 'the most perfect woman' on Instagram
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UK watchdog opens first Online Safety Act probe into Meta
UK watchdog Ofcom launches its first Online Safety Act investigation into Meta over Instagram Instants safety checks.
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Instagram Is Toying With A Read-Only Mode For Plus Subscribers
Instagram is exploring a new 'read-only' mode for Plus subscribers that would allow users to view profiles without leaving interactive footprints.
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Chris Brown's Baby Mama Claims Modest 4-Figure Monthly Income In Custody War
Chris Brown is facing a high-stakes legal battle involving child support demands and allegations of death threats from his former partner.
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Teresa Giudice's daughter Milania writes birthday tribute to sister Gabriella months after 911 call and arrest
Milania Giudice's Instagram birthday tribute to sister Gabriella reignites public interest months after a high‑profile 911 call and arrest.
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Selma Blair says ‘no one returned my calls’ after anti-Islam comment led to Hollywood fallout
Selma Blair details her severe Hollywood fallout, career erasure, and lack of returned phone calls following an anti-Islam comment.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and two contrasting ways to exit the international stage
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Instagram is adding an AI ‘assistant’ to tell you how to post
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Instagram rolls out an AI video assistant for creators
Instagram is introducing an AI creative assistant to help creators optimize their video content and analyze performance within the Edits app.
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Rihanna's one-year-old daughter cries over five-figure Louis Vuitton bag in must-see video
Rihanna celebrates her daughter's first birthday, sparking social media conversation following reflections on the milestone.
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Rick Ross’s On and Off Girlfriend Jazzma Kendrick Shares Photos of Her Busted Lip and Says the Rapper “Saw a Punching Bag” When He Looked at Her
Jazzma Kendrick has accused rapper Rick Ross of physical abuse, sharing images of a busted lip and claiming he viewed her as a punching bag.
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World
Israeli UN envoy's Starlink video reaches millions, with nearly 40% of Instagram viewers in Iran
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Ed Sheeran concert changes lead to window for fans to seek refunds, if they act fast
Ed Sheeran faces major controversy, follower loss, and concert changes ahead of his Gillette Stadium shows.
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Ed Sheeran loses nearly half a million social media followers amid Macklemore scandal
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Rita Wilson Unveils Massive Back Tattoo—and It Matches Son Chet Hanks’ Ink
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Presley Gerber’s death sparks questions about overdose, withdrawal and rehab safety
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Christina Applegate Shows Off Subtle Hair Change Weeks After Being Discharged From the Hospital
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Meta's Facebook, Instagram recover after brief outage in US
Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram experienced a brief recovery following an unexpected service outage affecting users.
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Kate Beckinsale sparks concern with cryptic Instagram posts
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Kate Beckinsale Shares Worrying Instagram Posts, Says 'I Give Up' & 'Bye' While Also Referencing Caroline Flack
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Frankie Muniz says he’s living a ‘nightmare’ following divorce announcement
Frankie Muniz details hitting rock bottom and a six-week nightmare following a divorce announcement.
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Ed Sheeran backlash continues as radio station bans songs and Instagram fans unfollow
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Sydney Sweeney loses thousands of Instagram followers after ad scandal
Sydney Sweeney loses thousands of Instagram followers amid public reaction to a recent advertising campaign.
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Health
Are You Eating Enough Fiber? Here’s How Much You Need and Easy Ways to Get More
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Instagram chief thinks a chronological feed is ‘much worse’ and says the quiet part out loud
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Instagram’s head says engagement falls by half without the algorithm
Coverage reveals Instagram engagement drops by half when users switch away from the algorithmic feed.
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Meta says it’s changing AI suggestions after posing invasive personal questions
Meta is revising its AI suggestion systems following reports that the technology posed invasive personal questions by profiling children via social media posts.
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Instagram boss says users will be ‘overwhelmed’ with brand content in algorithm-free world
Instagram's head argues a chronological feed leaves users overwhelmed with brand content, sparking major industry debate.
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OnlyFans' LuLu LoveBottom Dead at Age 31 After Heartbreaking Final Post
The adult film community is mourning the loss of LuLu LoveBottom, who died at a young age following a final, farewell social media post.
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Jennifer Lawrence Joins Instagram and Warns: I'll Quit If Fans Get Toxic
Actress Jennifer Lawrence has launched her first Instagram account with a strict warning against toxic fan behavior.
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Jennifer Lawrence Just Joined Instagram, And Her First Comment Is Already Going Viral
Actress Jennifer Lawrence has entered the Instagram landscape with a strict ultimatum regarding fan behavior and toxicity.
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Harry Styles Announces 2027 Together, Together Tour Dates Are Coming: 'I Hope to See You There'
Major concert announcements from Oasis and Harry Styles dominate entertainment news with sweeping 2027 global tour schedules.
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Meta unveils AI personal assistant linked to WhatsApp and Instagram
Meta has debuted its new personal AI assistant, Muse, designed to handle daily digital tasks across multiple applications.
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Australians could opt out of social media algorithms under new law
Australia proposes groundbreaking laws letting social media users opt out of algorithms, triggering high-stakes friction with US big tech.
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Tucker Budzyn, viral Golden Retriever sensation, dies at 8 after cancer diagnosis
Viral golden retriever internet sensation Tucker Budzyn has died at age eight following a sudden cancer diagnosis.
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How Instagram and Facebook will change for Connecticut teens under the Meta deal
Coverage from Vox examines the recent Meta settlement and why the company is shifting its approach to young users.
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Instagram is cracking down on AI influencers who don't self-identify as AI
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Lori Loughlin returns to Instagram 7 years after college admissions scandal: ‘I’m back’
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Tua Tagovailoa, wife caught in apparent ‘burner’ situation amid nightmare training camp
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Instagram puts new limits on undisclosed AI profiles
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Instagram cracks down on AI accounts pretending to be human
Instagram is implementing new restrictions and labeling requirements for AI-generated influencers to prevent them from posing as real humans.
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Lights out, Instagram off? The changes to Meta for teens could be a big deal
Meta reaches a settlement with bipartisan attorneys general to implement child safety changes for teens on its social media platforms.
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Belmont Cameli Deletes 'Off Campus' Instagram Posts with Ella Bright: Fans Are Questioning Why
Belmont Cameli has sparked intense fan speculation after deleting Instagram posts featuring his 'Off Campus' costar Ella Bright.
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The US got Meta to change Instagram and Facebook. Europe wants in.
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Parents who lost children to social media harms question Meta settlement
Parents and experts are questioning whether Meta's massive multi-billion dollar settlement truly addresses the systemic harms of social media on children.
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Instagram executive takes the stand in Meta trial
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Meta, States Have Discussed Settling Teen Social Media Case
Meta and dozens of U.S. states have agreed to a multi‑billion‑dollar settlement over alleged teen social‑media harms, thrusting the platform’s safety practices into the spotlight.
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Instagram’s ‘First Draft’ feature aims to make editing Reels less tedious
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Instagram CEO denies company hid low use of teen safety feature in Meta trial
Instagram's CEO testifies in a Meta trial, denying allegations that the company concealed low adoption rates of teen safety features.
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Instagram head expected to testify in Meta trial
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