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· Carl Samson
Instagram Couple Draws Backlash After Dangling Out of a Moving Train in Sri Lanka
Netizens slammed a couple from Brussels who dangled out of a moving train in Sri Lanka to capture what they described as one of their “wildest kisses.” Jean and Camille, known as @backpackdiariez on Instagram, claimed to have quit their corporate jobs in London to travel the…
· Bryan Ke
Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan Possibly Tease ‘Rush Hour 4’ in B-Day Post on Instagram
It has been confirmed many times before – in 2017 and earlier last year – that “Rush Hour 4,” the purported final installment of the legendary buddy cop film franchise, is happening. However, at the time those announcements were made, the two lead actors of the series, Jackie…
· Carl Samson
Meet Muni He, The Pro Golfer Winning Hearts With Her Instagram
“I’ve been golfing since I could walk!” says Muni He, a rising star golfer from China. In November, He made headlines after earning a membership at the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), the largest organization for female pro golfers based in Daytona Beach, Florida.
· Ryan General
Philippines Beach Club Owner Destroys Instagrammers Who Want Free Stuff for ‘Exposure’
A beach club in the Philippines has expressed its stand on privileged social media influencers who ask for free things in exchange for publicity and exposure. In a recent Facebook post, White Banana Beach Club announced to its followers that they are not interested in…
· Bryan Ke
Muslim Instagrammer in Japan is Taking Hijab Fashion to a Whole New Level
Rahmalia Aufa Yazid, a Muslim Indonesian woman in Japan, is setting the bar high for her impeccable hijab fashion — whether she pairs it with the kimono, regular clothes, or street fashion. Yazid, an Instagrammer who was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, was not exactly pressured…
· Carl Samson
‘Basketball Wives’ Star Accused of Racism After Mocking Asian Nail Salon Workers on Instagram
Former “Basketball Wives” star Tami Roman has been accused of racism after mimicking Asian nail salon workers in an Instagram video on Monday. The 48-year-old entrepreneur posted the video on the page of her online business Official Bonnet Chronicles, which currently sells a…
· Editorial Staff
Instagrammer Allegedly Asks Gym for Free Personal Training and $2,200 for Shoutouts on Social Media
A gym in Singapore took to Facebook to expose a lifestyle blogger who sought personal training and money in exchange for social media promotion. In her post on Monday, Daphne Maia Loo shared screenshots of the blogger’s proposal, which “deeply offended” her as a professional…
· Editorial Staff
Donnie Yen Releases the First Official ‘Ip Man 4’ Trailer on Instagram
After wrapping up filming in July, Donnie Yen has released the first official trailer for “Ip Man 4,” the final film that concludes the epic martial arts franchise that started over 10 years ago.
· Ryan General
Singaporean Instagrammer Has Been Eating Chicken Rice EVERY DAY For Over 450 Days
One Singaporean fan’s unwavering love for chicken rice is highlighted in a dedicated Instagram account, and it appears the user eats the classic dish every single day. View this post on Instagram everyday #452
· Bryan Ke
Malaysian Actress Posts Heartbreaking Instagram Post to Husband a Month After His Death
Actress Tracy Lee, the wife of Ben Goi, recently took to Instagram to post a heartfelt tribute to her late husband who died of a heart attack on February 3. The 33-year-old actress posted a slideshow featuring the times she spent with her late husband and the son of “Popiah…
· Carl Samson
K-Pop Fans Apparently Broke Instagram After Kang Daniel Made a New Account
Daniel Kang, the K-pop idol holding the Guinness World Record for “Fastest Time to Gain 1 Million Followers on Instagram,” has created a new account on the platform. The former Wanna One center opened his own page this week following a widely-reported dispute with his…
· Ryan General
Snoop Dogg Drops Vietnamese Lyrics in Viral Instagram Post
Vietnamese hip-hop fans are elated over a video clip of American rapper Snoop Dogg incorporating some lyrics from a popular Vietnamese rap track while jamming some rap tunes. The now-viral video featured Snoop Dogg singing words from “Chay Ngay Di” (Run Now), one of the many hit…
· Ryan General
First Indian K-pop Idol Accused of Racism After Instagram Post
A member of the upcoming international K-POP boy band Z-Boys is being criticized online over an allegedly racist post on social media. Siddhant Arora, known by his stage name Sid, was reportedly caught captioning a picture of himself on Instagram with the N-word.
· Carl Samson
Ali Wong Made a Thirst Post About Her Husband on Instagram and People are Loving It
Leave it to comedian Ali Wong to show us what love is for Valentine’s Day. In an Instagram post on Monday, the comedian and mother-of-two had adorable words for her husband of four years, Justin Hakuta.
· Jin Hyun
Former Vine Star Called ‘Racist’ After ‘Asian boyfriend’ Post on Instagram
Internet personality and former Vine star, Brittany Furlan is being criticized for an Instagram post with a racially insensitive caption. The 32-year-old shared a photo of herself and her fiancé on Instagram with the caption, “With my Asian boyfriend Yoshi, don’t tell Tommy.”
· Carl Samson
Instagram Influencer Says ‘Konnichiwa’ to Fans While Traveling, But She’s in Thailand
A Canadian Instagram influencer with more than five million followers on the platform has been slammed with negative comments after captioning a post with “konnichiwa” while in Thailand. Kristen Hancher, 19, reportedly started her career on the live broadcast network, YouNow,…
· Ziye Wang
Meet the Filipino American Photographer Who Caught Lebron James’ Attention on Instagram
For many basketball fans and aspiring photographers, having the opportunity to shoot the Los Angeles Lakers during practices and games would be a dream come true, in and of itself. But having LeBron James himself actually post your pics on his personal Instagram?
· Ryan General
Woman Who Lost Her Boyfriend Over a Year Ago Still Posts Loving Instagrams of Him
More than a year after her beau passed away in a drowning incident, Filipina Chinese model Janica Nam Floresca still posts loving images of their relationship on social media. View this post on Instagram It’s been 8 months since you have passed. But why it’s getting more…
· Carl Samson
Fashion Magazine Slammed Over ‘Racist’ Slant Eye Post on Instagram
A digital fashion and culture magazine based in Montreal, Canada has sparked outrage over a recent Instagram post featuring a White model doing the infamous slanted eyes pose. Flanelle Magazine, which has 63,000 followers on the platform, posted the photo of model Eva Klímková…
· Carl Samson
Meet the Shaolin Warrior Monk With an Instagram Account
A kung fu master who took his student out of balance with one smooth kick has gone viral on Instagram this week. Meet Shifu (Master) Shi Yanjun, a Shaolin warrior monk from southern China.