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Vivek P T follows many celebrities and sports stars on Instagram, but the 19-year-old soccer buff from Malappuram in Kerala now has a “special” follower. A month ago, Vivek, who regularly posts his artworks on social media, put up a pencil portrait of Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho from his playing days. … [Read more...] about Why football icon Ronaldinho ‘follows’ this Kerala teenager on Instagram

Facebook-owned Instagram has launched the TikTok rival in the US. Already available in India the company has now launched Instagram Reels in 50 countries including the US. The Reels feature is part of the Instagram app so you don’t have to download any separate app to access it. With Instagram Reels, you can create short musical video formats like the ones found on TikTok. It also allows you to record and edit 15-second video clips. You can also set to the music of your choice on the clip. You are also allowed to use audio from other person’s videos the same as it is done on TikTok. The feature will be available to both Android and iOS users. The Reels posted to the Feed will appear in the Reels tab present on your Instagram profile. The Reels which you will post in Stories will disappear in 24 hours and will also not appear on your profile. If your Instagram account is set to public then anyone will be able to see and share the Reels made by you. On the other hand, if … [Read more...] about Instagram launched Reels its TikTok rival in US

More than that, McDonkey’s works depict an alternate universe of what could be and asks viewers to see the beauty in that realm, even if it may appear off. In a way, McDonkey’s collages, as he calls them, are visions of what post-structuralist psychoanalyst Julia Kristeva calls the abject—a “radically excluded” thing that breaks down the boundaries between subject and object, self and other. Stars are not “just like us,” but his images show a world where they are. The New York–based artist cites outré directors John Waters and David LaChapelle as inspirations, and it shows. “I have always been drawn to the outrageous.” … [Read more...] about The Wonderful Instagram World Where Thor Is a Drag Performer

But new legal documents released by the District Court of New York say: “It is hereby noticed that this case has settled and the case should be dismissed with prejudice, with each side to bear their own costs and attorney’s fees.” … [Read more...] about Kim Kardashian’s court case over Instagram post with Kanye West settled after being sued by US photographer

An insider said: “Yasmine is smitten with Stormzy but they are taking it slow. Lockdown made it a lot harder to see each other but she flew into London as soon as she could. She stayed with him for a few days and met his friends at his birthday party. She was even allowed to walk his dogs, which are his pride and joy. … [Read more...] about Drake reignites feud with Stormzy by following his new love interest Yasmine Holmgren on Instagram