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New York Post
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Genius' lip liner hack guarantees a long-lasting look — but experts say it's iffy: ‘Get that off your face'
Beauty buffs are ditching lip liner for permanent marker in a jaw-dropping new TikTok trend that's got the internet doing a double-take. Makeup influencers across the globe are lining their lips with Sharpies — yes, the same ones you'd find in a school supply drawer — leaving viewers both mesmerized and mortified. The bizarre beauty hack started making the rounds this month, with TikTokkers swiping on the bold, inked-up look (rather than lip liner like the rest of us) and sparking a viral frenzy. Advertisement One gutsy glam gal, Rachel Carlisle (@rachelmadisoncarlisle), took to TikTok and casually traced her pout with a pink Sharpie from the brand's 'precious gemstones' collection — like it was just another drugstore lip liner. 'Sharpies are non-toxic — at least, this one is,' she said in the clip and added that her pout looked 'super, super pretty' afterwards. Advertisement Many users in her comments section agreed. 'It looks so good!!' one wrote beneath the video that showed Carlisle blending in the Sharpie marks and adding a similarly colored lip gloss over it to top it all off. Another added that the hack was 'honestly genius' as someone else commented, 'looks stunning on u babe.' Other detractors weighed in as one advised, 'Get that offf your face girl' and someone else urged, due to a Sharpie's permanent nature, 'just don't make a mistake.' Another TikTokter, Kaitlyn Curtis (@ gave the off-the-wall trick a whirl — claiming she reached for the Sharpie because she was considering getting her lips 'blushed.' Advertisement Her recent video shows Curtis coloring in her pout with the marker as a DIY test run for lip blushing — a semi-permanent tattooing procedure that adds a tinted flush using pigment and a cosmetic tattoo gun. Before going under the needle, Curtis wanted to see if the marker method could do the trick. Just like Carlisle, she smudged the marker like a lip liner, slicked on some gloss to seal the deal — and shockingly, she was 'actually impressed' with the results, according to her caption. Advertisement Others in the comments weren't as dazzled. 'Abbbbbbbsolutely naht. With a damn Sharpie?!?' one asked as another replied, 'I fear that is dangerous.' One other inquired, 'Is this rage bait?' as someone else wrote, 'omg. So bad.' 4 The wacky beauty hack blew up this month, with TikTokkers ditching lip liner and grabbing Sharpies instead — setting off a viral frenzy of inked-up pouts. @ lebaneseangel22, / TikTok 4 Makeup mavens around the world are lining their lips with Sharpies — yep, the same markers from your pencil case. @makeupwithlaetitia / TikTok Regarding the trend's popularity, one wrote, '@Sharpie this is like the 5th video I've seen of people using your markers as a lip liner…. I think this might be your moment to move on over to beauty.' So, is scribbling on your smoocher with a Sharpie actually safe? Skincare pros have some thoughts. Jamie Alan, PhD — a pharmacology and toxicology pro at Michigan State — told Well+Good the appeal is simple: Sharpies don't smudge and they stick around. Advertisement However, the expert warned that doctors 'have no idea' what happens when you regularly use Sharpie on your skin — and anything on your lips can easily end up in your mouth. 4 Docs say they 'have no idea' what repeated Sharpie use does to your skin — and remind beauty daredevils that what goes on your lips can end up in your mouth. azrisuratmin – 'We have no idea what can happen if you constantly ingest small amounts of this daily,' she explained. And don't be fooled by the 'non-toxic' label — Dr. Ife J. Rodney, a derm and founder of Eternal Dermatology + Aesthetics, told the outlet that claim doesn't hold up when you're using a Sharpie as lip liner. Advertisement It's only 'non-toxic' when used 'correctly, like on paper, not on your skin,' the doctor said. Dr. Joshua Zeichner, head of Cosmetic & Clinical Research at Mount Sinai, told the publication a Sharpie probably won't kill you — but that doesn't mean it's a great idea. He stressed that the ink from Sharpie markers is 'generally considered to be safe if it comes in contact with the skin and relatively non-toxic if ingested.' Experts are pretty clear: stick to actual lip liner — not your office Sharpies — if you want a flawless pout. Advertisement 4 Experts say to leave the Sharpies at your desk and line your lips with real makeup if you want your pout to pop — safely. starush – Looking for a legit hack? As previously reported by The Post, celebrity makeup artist Kathie Janes Hughes revealed that the secret to a perfect line is using the lipstick bullet backward for 'more control.' She explained in a viral TikTok clip that the flat part of the applicator makes for a messier, 'cumbersome' swipe, while the backward method keeps things neat with 'reduced visibility.' Because when it comes to beauty hacks, it's better to draw the line — not with a Sharpie.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Scots mum issues urgent warning after son, 13, became hooked on ‘trendy drug' that's as addictive as cigarettes
Nicotine and tobacco pouch use is rising fast, especially among young people and TikTokkers 'DEVASTATED' Scots mum issues urgent warning after son, 13, became hooked on 'trendy drug' that's as addictive as cigarettes Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SCOTS mum has issued an urgent warning after her 13-year-old son has become hooked on a trendy drug, saying: "It's like living with an addict". The distraught healthcare worker, from Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, said her boy, who has autism, got on 'snus' after being forced to buy nicotine products for other teens. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The 13-year-old boy has become addicted to snus Credit: Getty She said youngsters, some of whom she claims carry knives, "coerced" and "manipulated" her boy into buying vapes for other teens, the Daily Record reports. Her son has also now been caught stealing money to buy vapes and tobacco pouches. The small rectangular bag, also known as 'snus', is usually filled with powdered tobacco. It's placed between the upper lip and gum, where nicotine is absorbed into the bloodstream. The 41-year-old said: "It's like living with an addict now because that's what these things are - addictive. "His personality has changed. He used to be quite calm but now he goes into a meltdown if he can't get a vape or snus. "I'm absolutely devastated. My son is only 13. He's autistic and vulnerable and yet he's been coerced and manipulated by older kids who should know better. "It is terrifying. He stole £170 from us and that is so out of character. It is unbelievably stressful and yet nothing is being done." A survey by Action on Smoking and Health found that 43 per cent of 11-17 year olds knew of the pouches - a rise from 38 per cent in 2024. And nearly four per cent of children in the age group tried the pouches - which is around 210,00 youngsters. Sam Wardrop calls out footballers who use 'snus' Unlike cigarettes, these pouches deliver a massive nicotine hit straight into the bloodstream, keeping users hooked. Some contain up to 150mg of nicotine - which equals an entire pack of smokes in one go. Nicotine pouch use is rising fast, especially among young people and TikTokkers. Footballers are also big users - one in five pros reportedly rely on them, according to 2024 research. The former England footballer Jamie Vardy admitted to using them in his autobiography and said they helped him to 'chill out'. 'A lot more footballers use them than people realise and some lads even play with them during matches,' he wrote. Despite being billed as a smoking alternative, nicotine pouches are not NHS-approved like e-cigarettes are.
New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
From booty call to ‘foodie call' — free dinner scammers flood dating apps as wallets tighten
Love might be off the menu — but the lobster sure isn't. With wallets tightening and a looming recession on the rise, some singles are turning first dates into free dinner scams. Countless TikTokkers are proudly documenting their foodie finesse, using Hinge and Bumble like Doordash — to score meals on someone else's dime. This is referred to as a 'foodie call' — where someone nabs a free meal with no plans to ever call, text or date the poor sap who picked up the check. 3 A 'foodie call' is when someone scores a free meal with zero intention of calling, texting or dating the poor sap who footed the bill. Nejron Photo – South Carolina graphic designer Katheryne Slack told MarketWatch in a recent interview that she realized she was out of coffee one Sunday and used a thirsty Hinge match to score a caffeine fix. Outta beans and full of schemes, Slack hit up her suitor for a free cup o' joe. The pair had exchanged flirty messages days earlier, but plans fizzled — until she pounced when the timing finally lined up. An hour later, they were sipping lattes at his expense at a café. 'As soon as I met him, I knew I wasn't into him. But I was already there and needed my coffee,' she told the outlet. 3 With wallets squeezed and recession fears bubbling up, some shameless singles are using first dates to dine and dash — minus the romance. motortion – @jocelynaleenaa no matter what state or country this is how it's starting to feel😂😂😂 ♬ original sound – 90dayfiance And she's far from the only one who sees things this way, TikTok is filled with cheeky clips of users bragging about 'dating for dinner' — a budgeting 'hack.' In one recent video, user @jocelynaleenaa can be seen at a restaurant table. In white text over the clip, she wrote, 'when you keep going on dates for the free food & drinks.' Another user commented beneath the TikTok, 'I did this for 2 weeks straight once I was never hungry.' One other added, 'Girl I feel you.' Some are joking that back-to-back dates are their version of meal prepping. User @alanarixonn filmed herself dancing last month with the caption, 'off on my 2nd date this week cos I cba to meal prep x.' One viewer wrote under the video, 'the fact that this isn't a joke.' Someone else replied, 'It's like a meal voucher because you are putting in the work. You deserve it queen.' An additional supporter chimed in, 'This is low key genius' as one other noted, 'Love doing this #thinksmarternotharder.' Dating with the intention of nabbing a free bite to eat isn't new. A 2019 study published in the 'Society for Personality and Social Psychology' journal dove deeper into 'foodie calls.' The study found up to 1 in 3 women admitted to going on dates for free grub. As per the researchers, anyone who thinks it's cool to dine and dash emotionally are more likely to show signs of narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism — aka the 'dark triad.' 3 Mooching meals in the name of love ain't exactly breaking news — a 2019 study in the Society for 'Personality and Social Psychology' journal dug into so-called 'foodie calls.' Prostock-studio – With sky-high rents and an endless lineup of buzzy eateries, NYC could be seen as a foodie call free-for-all. East Village local Olivia Balsinger once scored a five-course feast at swanky seafood hotspot Catch in the Meatpacking District — all on someone else's dime. 'If I had been forced to pay,' she told The Post, 'I probably wouldn't have been able to eat for weeks afterward.' Overall, while 'dating for dinner' isn't entirely novel, it's hitting harder now as tariffs bite into wallets, recession jitters grow, and job security feels shakier than ever.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I Watched the Diddy Trial From the Courtroom. Then I Watched It on YouTube. Whoa.
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Despite the very serious subject matter at hand, attending the Diddy trial in lower Manhattan can feel a bit like begging for entry into 'New York's hottest club.' A long entry line to the courthouse forms the day before, containing a Mad Libs of New York reporters and rabble-rousers, lawyers and lower-ranked celebrities. The competition for a coveted seat in the courtroom is incredibly stiff—there is even a daily fight between company-employed line holders and 'independent' line holders to save spots for pay. And in particular, one specific fault line is emerging outside the courthouse: between the tried-and-true journalists and those who make so-called new media—your YouTubers, TikTokkers, and livestreamers. And, make no mistake, new media are dominating the space. We all know that the media landscape is in a constant state of flux, but the trial of United States v. Sean Combs is one of these moments that should be understood as a marker in this metamorphosis. The Diddy trial has been full of nonstop drama: from constant bickering between the legal teams to outbursts and altercations inside and outside the courthouse, all peppering a constant stream of utterly shocking testimonies. But the people you're more likely to hear it from aren't legacy media publications but content creators and influencers. They line up every day, early, just like the rest of us, and take notes, just like the rest of us, but there's a distinct tension between how they present the trial and how we do. The ne plus ultra of new-media trial coverage is Stephanie Soo, a YouTuber and podcaster who got her start making mukbang videos but hit her stride when she pivoted to true crime on her video podcast Rotten Mango. These days, over 5 million YouTube subscribers tune in to watch Soo explain in great detail, for one or two hours, a real true-crime case, including the Combs trial—an amount big enough that Soo has unseated Joe Rogan as the top podcast on YouTube. I can understand why people like it: The videos are smartly crafted, with Soo explaining the case to a male voice off-screen who sometimes chimes in to ask follow-up questions (and is widely understood to be her husband, whose identity she keeps veiled). Soo's coverage of the trial is thorough. She reads official court transcripts while displaying segments on the screen as visual aids and does a great job at explaining legalese, like the reason why Casandra Ventura's husband, Alex Fine, had to be removed from the courtroom for a part of her testimony. It's not as if traditional broadcast media isn't its own sort of performance, but for new media, the relay of the news is more about the explicit creation of entertainment than it is a way to courier information, and Soo is no exception. When the trial first started, Soo came under fire from seemingly the entire internet for posting a video of her twirling in front of the courthouse while eating a PB&J. (The accusation was that she wasn't taking the trial seriously.) This then sparked a larger conversation about how she had ended up with a press badge in the first place, given her 'giddy' tone and the accusation that she is not a 'real' journalist. (Soo suggested in one video that Combs himself mouthed 'I know you' to her in court, though she added that he could have been talking to someone else.) While there's no universal answer to how we label journalists anymore, it certainly feels as if Soo has crossed some lines in how she has represented the case, for example in 'reenacting' portions of star witness and Combs ex Ventura's testimony. Soo overacts and injects emotion despite acknowledging, in a more recent video, that 'most of the time' the witness did 'not convey a lot of emotions.' Understanding that the disaffected tone Ventura used during her testimony was likely intentional (I listened in real time—there are no recordings or video that come out of the court), I found Soo's overplayed dramatics while reading Ventura's words to be insensitive at best, discoloring what is usually a fairly good recap of events. This 'performance' often extends beyond just the reenactment of testimony, sometimes taking over creators' entire vocal affect. Many of the trial's daily creators are YouTubers whose main coverage tack is conducting livestreams after the day's proceedings, sometimes right outside the courthouse. The videos of Tisa Tells, a Black news YouTuber who livestreams daily rundowns of the trial, come off as heightened and chaotic. She often streams from the center of whatever new chaos is unfolding outside the courthouse, so I understand how easy it is to make these reports seem breathless, and audiences certainly respond to the heightened energy. But I think it gives a sensationalized view of the whole ordeal, even though Tisa's lives stick mostly to what was actually said in the courtroom. Watching her feels as if you're on a video call with your charismatic friend reenacting the trial's biggest moments—coverage not really analogous to a news report. The real sauce of new media comes with their ability to ride the line between impartial recounts of who said what, with pointedly biased commentary on how they personally feel about it. Still, unlike the equally infamous trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, in which streamers' portrayal seemed to have taken a pro-Depp side and influenced the perception of the trial, in the Diddy case, the streamers are not pointedly swaying audiences to side one way or another. In fact, watching the content of new-media stars that I personally see in the courthouse, I was surprised by how concerned these creators seemed, not with whether Diddy is guilty but with how well the prosecution or defense is doing in laying out their arguments one way or another. They're assessing the case with the color that we, legacy media, can't always be so candid about. They explain the day's proceedings the way I would to my mother—not my editor. And that's the draw. Here's an example: During her recap of a testimony from a former employee of Combs to whom the prosecution offered immunity, Tisa said his 'vibes were off.' I absolutely felt this myself but couldn't quite figure out how to express it in print—because the precise ways in which said vibes were off are my own speculation, rather than confirmed facts. (In retrospect, maybe the best way is to say that he seemed strangely indebted to his former employer Combs.) Tisa's reenactments, commentary, and energy earned her a comment from a viewer who dubbed her 'the new and improved Wendy Williams,' signaling a changing future for even legacy gossips and talk show hosts. I often find myself agreeing with many of the new media, even if I'm also confused by their tone or editing style. YouTuber Make It Make Sense, who goes by Mims, gives lengthy recaps with commentary (at times analyzing the events and coming to the same conclusion as me), all while demonstrating an astute knowledge of the other extra players in the stories. He uses memes to emphasize his skepticism and shock at some of the witnesses' claims and certain legal tactics. For my money, the most entertaining and impartial of the creators I would see at the courthouse daily is Armon Wiggins, who reads testimonial quotes like you would read a passage aloud in a classroom and doesn't refrain in between from providing his commentary on how the legal teams are doing. This is in addition to his comedic full-body reenactments of the lighter-hearted scenarios that a witness merely describes, like Kid Cudi's referring to Combs as a 'Marvel supervillain.' There is one creator who might be pushing a biased narrative in this trial: Myron Gaines, known for his content under the name Fresh & Fit. Gaines is a popular manosphere personality with a controversial background working in Homeland Security, and his regular content often involves telling men to deprioritize women and telling women to devalue themselves. Gaines—who, fun fact, wrote a book titled Why Women Deserve Less (rated 4.8/5 stars on Amazon, with over 2,500 reviews)—often emphasizes on the sexually explicit texts Ventura sent that are in evidence and throws shade on her claims that she would rather trade the millions of dollars she legally won to get her agency back. He further describes the defense's cross-examination of her as 'slowly dragging her for being a whore.' But even his coverage, though near-manic at times and full of snide remarks regarding Ventura's testimony, also concerns itself with how well the legal teams are doing—it is no Depp/Heard situation. Often, the personas on display in the content are far from how these creators present in real life. Soo is reserved; Tisa is one of the kindest people you'll meet in the courthouse. Everyone remarks on the difference between talking to Gaines in person, during which he is reserved to the point of coming across as introverted—Soo called him 'meek' in one of her videos—versus watching his content online. Why is this trial so different from what spun out from the Heard/Depp trial? I think the leaked CNN video of Combs' assaulting Ventura (and his later public apology for it) has already made it clear that Combs has done some awful things. Now the question is centered more on if the prosecution can prove that Combs did awful things in the specifically criminal way it says he did. Hence the focus on the legal teams' competence. You know what also helps these new0media creators? A strong flow of cash. Soo is always the first person in line, getting the best seat in the house to view the proceedings, and taking one of the coveted 21 spots for her assistant as well. That's because, in a recent video, Soo stated that her team is spending more than '$1,000 a day to have line sitters just to make sure we get into that main courtroom.' She noted that she is paying this much because she knows that members of legacy media also have the money to spend on line sitters. That's true, in some but certainly not all (or even most) circumstances. But it's also the case that in this trial, there's one line for everyone that is eventually separated into media and nonmedia lines, whereas in other trials—like New York state's Donald Trump trial—legacy media is cleared through an entirely separate process and doesn't have to wait at all once they've secured their spot. For Soo, it wouldn't matter, anyway: She sits at the front of media line with her press credentials every day. The federal court seems to be trying to decide how to deal with this new pecking order. The new media has displayed a willingness to break the rules for views: Last week, an unnamed YouTuber was banned from the court for revealing the identity of a federally protected anonymous witness. Tisa told of when she tried to talk to Kid Cudi after his testimony but was harshly shut down by court marshals. Even the new media themselves seem confused about their designation and what to do with it. Soo told her audience that she was wondering 'why was Fresh & Fit Myron in the courtrooms,' given his misogynistic online performance—without realizing that they essentially have the same job. And this new social order isn't limited to what happens inside the courthouse; it applies to what happens outside it, a shift that new media have turned into their own story. Every day, people stand outside the courthouse, making TikToks and recording those waiting in line to get inside. At one point, infamous New York content creator CrackheadBarneyandFriends accosted Gaines outside the building and lambasted him for his misogyny (while herself saying questionable things about Sudanese people). Soo has spent significant time detailing her encounters in line—which she does eventually get in herself, relieving her line holder closer to when the courthouse opens—with some of the mentally ill and/or combative people often found milling around the courthouse, as well as weird interactions with self-proclaimed fans. SecretServiceSam, a TikTok comedian who has also been reporting on the case and the trial for a long time, is often the first to report news, because he interviews people who have gotten ejected from the courthouse, as well as other faces on the outskirts of the action. In other words, no matter what happens inside, these new faces are likely not going away—they're just becoming another part of the circus, toeing the line between redefining news and feeding their audiences' insatiable appetite for drama.
Daily Mirror
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Unassuming hobby loved by pensioners now a trend for Gen Z after TikTok boom
Birdwatching has become a massive trend on social media among younger Brits - meanwhile an increasing number of us are jetting off for wildlife holidays instead of boozy getaways If you thought birdwatching was a sport for retirees, you're mistaken – the newest enthusiasts of the trend are Gen Z. What's more, they're willing to travel to do it. While birdwatching might have a bad rep for being boring, Gen Z are proving that it is anything but. You might be surprised to find that #birdwatching on TikTok has over 374K posts on the app – mainly featuring young TikTokkers exploring the outdoors, showing off their best cottagecore outfits, as well as sharing their most impressive bird sightings. But instead of being seen as nerdy, it has viewers inspired. In fact, the growing popularity of the activity has even melded into Gen Z's growing interest in 'wildlife holidays'. Based on data gathered by the Travel Republic, searches for 'wildlife holiday' have increased by 336% over the past year. By comparison, searches for 'party holiday' decreased by 34%. Travel Republic revealed: 'We are seeing more and more young people looking to take part in activities traditionally associated with older generations, especially when it comes to activities centred around wildlife." They added: 'One major reason for this is that many Gen Zers are looking to spend their summer holidays in areas that are peaceful and centred around nature. Wildlife holidays are a great way to do this while also making unforgettable memories.' Some of the most popular destinations they've found Gen Z travelling to on wildlife holidays include Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the US and Australia. However, not everyone is travelling to far-off countries to explore this hobby. It's also taking off as a trend in the UK. Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you! A British outdoor influencer, @emmy_explores, went viral after revealing her new favourite hobby: birdwatching. 'No words, just my RSPB guide and binoculars!!!' she said in her caption. The video garnered over 270K views and millions of comments. Commenters were quick to share their own growing love for birdwatching. 'I've started at 23 and by far the best part is all the older birders who are so excited to see a young person birdwatching,' one user said. Others added that they had started birdwatching as a teenager. 'It's the best relaxing hobby anyone can join. Sitting down in nature watching nature!' one commenter explained the appeal. Many other comments also added their appreciation for 'dad hobbies'. In Emmy's videos, she explores some of the UK's most famous beauty spots, like the Lake District. Sam Bentley is another popular UK-based ecologist who regularly posts videos of him performing 'bird surveys' which rack up thousands of views. In the UK especially, this is becoming more important than ever. According to government data , bird species across the UK have declined by 2% between 2018 and 2023. However, when you look at just England, this figure rises to 7%. One of the biggest causes of this are modern farmland practices according to the Royal Society for the Protection of Bird's (RSPB) State of Nature report 2023. This is largely due to the use of fertilisers and pesticides, which impact bird's food supply. As bird numbers fall hopefully Gen Z's reviving interest in these tiny dinosaurs will also lead to heightened awareness over their safety.
