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Evening StandardThe 'virgin' Sophie Rain set to make $60m on adult site: The rise and backlash of OnlyFans' biggest star
After earning $43 million in 2024, Sophie Rain will surpass that this year amid fierce ethical debates about her child-like looks and controversial pals
- BuzzFeed
We're Only Two Weeks In 2025 And Somehow These 21 People Have Posted The Dumbest Things On The Internet I've Ever Seen In My Life
It's only been two weeks.
- WWD
If TikTok Is Banned in the U.S., What’s Next for Beauty?
Established short-form video platforms are next in line, but small upstarts like Lemon8, Triller, Kwai and Firework have potential.
- HuffPost
Trump Has Middle-Of-The-Night Meltdown In Wild Rant Aimed At ‘Moron’ TV Host
The president-elect said he had an “obligation” to attack one specific late night host.
- HuffPost
'Massive Reversal': Trump Ripped For Already Backpedaling On Key Campaign Promise
The president-elect and one of his advisers just shifted an important timetable.
- The Daily Beast
Trump Snubs Elon With Decision on White House Digs
Elon Musk is reportedly set to receive office space in the White House complex for his incoming work as co-head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), but he won’t be wall-to-wall with President-elect Donald Trump. Citing two sources that have been briefed on the plans, The New York Times reports that Musk will set up camp at the Eisenhower Executive Office, a separate building adjacent to the White House. It’s still not clear whether Musk’s DOGE partner, Vivek Ramaswamy, will also h
- InStyle
Nicole Kidman’s Airport Outfit Featured the Jeans That’ll Be Everywhere in 2025
Natalie Portman is a fan of the trend, too.
- Reuters
North Korea's suicide soldiers pose new challenge for Ukraine in war with Russia
After a battle in Russia's snowy western region of Kursk this week, Ukrainian special forces scoured the bodies of more than a dozen slain North Korean enemy soldiers. But it is among mounting evidence from the battlefield, intelligence reports and testimonies of defectors that some North Korean soldiers are resorting to extreme measures as they support Russia's three-year war with Ukraine. "Self-detonation and suicides: that's the reality about North Korea," said Kim, a 32-year-old former North Korean soldier who defected to the South in 2022, requesting he only be identified by his surname due to fears of reprisals against his family left in the North.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Mary Fowler in sad development with Nathan Cleary as Sam Kerr detail excites Matildas fans
Nathan Cleary has previously opened up about the long-distance relationship. Read more here.
- The Independent
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ‘disaster tourists’ after photo with LA wildfire victims, claims star
‘Meghan Markle and Harry are no better than ambulance chasers,’ said ‘Family Ties’ star
- NewsWire
Horror alleged attack on cop at busy airport
Two police officers were allegedly attacked with a pen, one in the face and neck, after responding to calls about a disturbance on a domestic flight.
- Sky News
Girl, 12, took her own life after making sexual assault allegation, inquest hears
A 12-year-old girl who took her own life after making a sexual assault allegation "felt like she wasn't believed", her mother has told an inquest. Semina Halliwell died on 12 June, 2021, three days after attempting to take her own life at their home in Southport, Merseyside. Ms Halliwell told the coroner's court the assault "destroyed [Semina] mentally, physically".
- HuffPost
Mary Trump Exposes The ‘Sordid’ Truth About Uncle's Leadership In Disasters
Donald Trump's niece also pinpointed "one of the most frustrating things" about his response to the California wildfires.
- Yahoo News Australia
Incredible detail spotted outside workplace highlights simple behaviour 'tweak' Aussies must make
It's the latest discovery of its kind to make waves in one state.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Jelena Dokic moment stuns fans at Australian Open as Novak Djokovic spotted in bizarre move
Novak Djokovic is taking a different approach to the Australian Open this year. Read more here.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Sam Konstas fires back after Ricky Ponting criticism amid ugly development for Cooper Connolly
Sam Konstas has sent a strong message. Read more here.
- Evening Standard
Prisoner who had sex with female guard in cell is violently attacked while holding baby in family visit
Linton Weirich was filmed having sex with a prison guard in a viral video
- BuzzFeed
Thousands Of Teenage Girls Took Part In A New Study. What They Revealed Should Terrify You.
"As I watch my own young daughter grow, these statistics take on a new, urgent meaning.”
- Hello!
Lewis Hamilton's real reason behind name change after 40 years
F1 star Lewis Hamilton has previously spoken about wanting to legally change his name. Discover why here...
- Yahoo Lifestyle
Deborra-Lee 'fuming' with Blake Lively over 'disturbing' detail in Hugh Jackman split
Deborra-Lee Furness has been left 'fuming' with Blake Lively after the actress sided with her ex, Hugh Jackman, following their split. Read more.