Brazil's sprawling metropolis of São Paulo has claimed the title of world's most photographed city on Instagram, beating traditional favourites like London and New York in surprising new research findings.
Computer-generated personalities are amassing millions of followers and lucrative brand deals, raising questions about authenticity and the future of social media influencing.
Meta's Instagram platform experienced widespread technical failures leaving millions unable to access feeds, post content, or send messages during hours-long disruption.
Instagram experienced major technical issues leaving users unable to access feeds, post content, or send messages in widespread outage affecting thousands globally.
Millions of Instagram users worldwide experienced service disruption as the platform suffered a major outage, leaving businesses and creators scrambling.
Instagram users worldwide were hit by a major service disruption, with the app becoming inaccessible for hours. Here's what we know about the crash that sparked chaos on social media.
Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users locked out and frustrated. Here's the full breakdown of the technical meltdown.
After months of swirling speculation, AFL star Bailey Smith and fitness influencer Tammy Hembrow have made their relationship Instagram official, sending fans into a frenzy.
Meta's Instagram suffers a catastrophic global outage, leaving millions of users unable to access feeds, send messages, or refresh content. The widespread disruption sparks chaos and frustration across social media platforms.
A bitter public feud has exploded between conservative media titans Candace Owens and Megyn Kelly, exposing deep ideological rifts and personal animosity within the right-wing commentariat. The clash, played out on social media and podcasts, centres on ac
Instagram is under fire after censoring a post by Italian plus-size model Natascia Maesi for 'violating nudity policies', sparking accusations of body-shaming and discriminatory algorithms. The incident has ignited a global conversation on digital censors
Meta's Instagram experienced a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform and turning to rival social media to voice their complaints.
Residents of America's Northeast are up in arms as swarms of social media influencers disrupt their tranquil autumn, trampling private property and causing chaos in the pursuit of the perfect fall foliage photo.
Instagram experienced a widespread global outage, leaving thousands of users unable to access the app, refresh feeds, or send messages. The disruption, confirmed by Meta, sparked a flood of complaints and memes across other social platforms.
Shocking footage captures the moment a dinner between Chinese social media stars in Brisbane descends into a violent melee, with chairs thrown and allegations of infidelity sparking the chaos.
Former The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner has launched a blistering attack on the current crop of Big Brother contestants, branding them 'wannabes' and declaring the iconic show has lost its authenticity in the era of social media fame.
A promotional event by French influencers Fast Food Fights spiralled into violent chaos in Paris, as a crowd of 3000 clashed with riot police over free fried chicken, leading to multiple arrests.
Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users locked out and venting their frustrations on rival platform X (formerly Twitter).
Indigenous actress Elaine Crombie condemns social media influencers for illegally climbing Uluru, branding the act a profound disrespect to Aboriginal culture and sacred law.
Exclusive investigation reveals TikTok's stealth campaign to lure top European influencers from its London base to a new, secretive office in Madrid, raising eyebrows over data and influence.
Exclusive: A renowned designer and close associate of King Charles III declares a ban on 'nepo babies' and fame-hungry influencers from London Fashion Week, citing a commitment to authentic talent over inherited privilege.
A British social media influencer is challenging conventional norms by proudly showcasing her marriage to a husband significantly shorter than her. Discover how this couple is redefining relationship goals and promoting body positivity.
Discover The Independent's definitive ranking of the 100 most powerful and impactful leaders in Britain's climate sector, from policymakers to green innovators shaping our sustainable future.
The US Open faces a furious backlash as fans and critics compare its ticket prices and influencer-heavy atmosphere to the Coachella festival, questioning the soul of modern sport.
The idyllic village of Bourton-on-the-Water, the 'Venice of the Cotswolds', is pleading with social media influencers to stop promoting it after a tidal wave of tourists, sparked by viral TikTok videos, overwhelms its infrastructure and disrupts local lif
Social media sensations Megan and Harry hosted an engagement party of epic proportions, transforming a venue into a cinematic wonderland that left their 150 guests utterly spellbound.
Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide outage, locking users out of their accounts and causing widespread disruption. Here's what happened and how the platform responded.
DC Studios co-chief James Gunn has publicly debunked viral Instagram rumours claiming he is actively searching for a new actor to replace Henry Cavill as Superman in a rebooted 'Man of Steel'.
Social media stars are under fire for a controversial brand trip to Australia's iconic Uluru, with critics slamming the event as culturally insensitive and disrespectful to Indigenous traditions at the sacred monolith.
Meta launches a groundbreaking AI-curated feature on Instagram, creating a personalised Reels feed exclusively for you and your closest friends, aiming to boost private sharing.