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Who is Estee Williams? 5 things to know as Virginia influencer’s 8-month baby dies after being denied heart transplant

Who is Estee Williams? 5 things to know as Virginia influencer’s 8-month baby dies after being denied heart transplant

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Social media influencer Estee Williams has revealed that her daughter Estelle has passed away at the tender age of eight months after being refused a heart transplant. Estee Williams, a Virginia influencer, has shared the tragic news of her daughter Estelle’s passing at eight months old after being denied a heart transplant. (Instagram/Estee Williams) The 29-year-old content creator, hailing from Virginia, shared the heartbreaking news of her daughter’s death in an Instagram Story on May 30. “Until we meet again, my sweet Estelle,” Williams inscribed next to a picture of her cradling her deceased child. Also Read: Trump’s latest health report gives bizarre update: POTUS needs physical activity, dietary changes Estee Williams’ baby: 5 things to know about Estelle Estelle was born with a congenital heart defect known as ventricular septal defect (VSD), commonly referred to as a hole in the heart, as per Daily Mail. Williams, who has garnered 108,000 followers on Instagram, confirmed that Estelle passed away due to multiple organ failure after spending several months connected to hospital machines. In December 2025, …

Difference between being famous online and being an actor: ‘Pink’ actor on influencers in films

Difference between being famous online and being an actor: ‘Pink’ actor on influencers in films

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New Delhi, Actor Raashul Tandon, known for playing supporting roles in films such as “Pink”, “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Kahaani” and “Heropanti”, says production houses and streamers casting influencers to bank on their social media following should understand that there is a difference between being famous online and emoting on the screen. Difference between being famous online and being an actor: ‘Pink’ actor on influencers in films Tandon posted a video on his Instagram page where he discussed the growing trend influencers getting cast in prominent projects, such as Netflix’s recent release “Kartavya”. “Last night, I saw a film on Netflix, ‘Kartavya’ and whoever has not seen it, I am sure they have seen all the memes. Saurabh Dwivedi ji, who is a journalist, he has played the main antagonist. Some time ago there was a film called ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar” and famous comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi was there in the film. And similarly, Ajay sir’s film ‘Runway 34’ had Ajey Nagar. All three are great in their respective fields. No comparisons,” Tandon said. …

Actor Raashul Tandon slams industry for casting influencers over actors: ‘Ye log line me lag ke audition dete honge?’

Actor Raashul Tandon slams industry for casting influencers over actors: ‘Ye log line me lag ke audition dete honge?’

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The idea of casting social media influencers and content creators in mainstream films and TV shows is nothing new. Since the pandemic, people with high social media following, often with no acting experience, have increasingly found themselves playing supporting roles and doing cameos in big-budget films. After the trend was highlighted again with the brickbats coming journalist Saurabh Dwivedi’s way for his acting debut in Kartavya, actor Raashul Tandon has addressed the trend, calling out production houses and streaming platforms. Saurabh Dwivdei in Kartavya (L) and Anubhav Singh Bassi with Ranbir Kapoor in Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. Actor Raashul Tandon speaks on influencers as actors Raashul, who has appeared in films like Pink and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, among others, recently shared a video on his Instagram account, talking about Saurabh Dwivedi’s Kartavya performance and more. “Kal raat maine Netflix pe film dekhi Kartavya and jisne nahi dekhi, I am sure saare memes aapne dekh liye honge. Saurabh Dwivedi ji, jo journalist hain, unhone main antagonist play kiya hai. Abhi kuch time Pehle …

Kusha Kapila on social media influencers taking over acting jobs: ‘Actors are right to feel…’ | Interview

Kusha Kapila on social media influencers taking over acting jobs: ‘Actors are right to feel…’ | Interview

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The debate around social media influencers breaking into Bollywood and landing acting gigs has only grown louder in recent years, with several actors openly expressing frustration over the industry’s shifting dynamics. Now, Kusha Kapila, who rose to fame as a digital content creator before stepping into acting, has addressed the conversation, admitting that the concerns raised by actors are somewhat justified. Kusha Kapila was most recently seen in Maamla Legal Hai Season 2. On influencers taking over acting jobs In an interview with Hindustan Times, Kusha opened up about the ongoing debate around social media influencers transitioning into acting roles, while also reflecting on her own journey as she continues to carve a space for herself as an actor. “I feel actors are right to feel that if the hiring is only happening because of followers. They are right to feel that because they have studied for it. They are the ones who should be leading and fronting projects. 100%,” Kusha tells us. However, according to Kusha, the argument loses some weight when a content …

Sobhita Dhulipala, Raja Kumari react to influencer’s post about Telugu representation, criticism for Bhavitha Mandava

Sobhita Dhulipala, Raja Kumari react to influencer’s post about Telugu representation, criticism for Bhavitha Mandava

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Recently, Chanel faced criticism for dressing Telugu-origin model Bhavitha Mandava in jeans at the Met Gala. Amid talk of proper representation on a global scale, a Dubai influencer named Srilata Addepalli made a long video of how icons such as Bhavitha, Sobhita Dhulipala and Raja Kumari broke barriers for Telugu women. The actor and rapper responded to her. Sobhita Dhulipala and Raja Kumari were moved by an influencer’s post. Dubai influencer talks about Telugu representation Srilata began her video by listing out what Bhavitha Mandava, Sobhita Dhulipala, Deepica Mutyala, and Rajakumari have in common. Which is that they’re all brown women, but that they also have Telugu roots. “And most importantly, these women chose paths that weren’t expected from someone coming from a Telugu middle-class family. And they still made it global, mind you,” she said. She then revealed that when she wanted to model ot start her business, she was told it’s not something that a Telugu girl would do. “Now that I see Bhavitha on a global platform, walking for Chanel. And then …

Robert Downey Jr. takes swipe at influencers, says calling them ‘stars of the future’ is ‘horses**t’

Robert Downey Jr. takes swipe at influencers, says calling them ‘stars of the future’ is ‘horses**t’

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The debate around the rise of social media influencers as film stars has been raging for years, and now Robert Downey Jr. has joined the conversation with a sharp take. The Hollywood star recently threw shade at influencer culture, calling it “absolute horses**t” to crown influencers as the “stars of the future.” Robert Downey Jr. will soon be seen in Avengers: Doomsday. (REUTERS) Robert Downey Jr. on rise of social media influencers Recently, Robert Downey Jr. appeared on the Conversations for our Daughters podcast, where he took a subtle dig at social media influencers. The Iron Man star mentioned that “nowadays people can create celebrity without ever doing much besides rolling a phone on themselves”, adding that he doesn’t look at that as a negative thing but more as a challenge for “individuation being upped”. “Hopefully the (larger) part of the youth of – let’s just call it America for locality’s sake – is gonna say, ‘Yeah, but that’s not my thing. I want to go do something, I’m going to make something, I want …

Splitsvilla 16’s Preet Singh alleges assault by ‘influencer’s friend’: ‘Broken tooth, swollen face’ | Television News

Splitsvilla 16’s Preet Singh alleges assault by ‘influencer’s friend’: ‘Broken tooth, swollen face’ | Television News

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 28, 2026 12:16 PM IST MTV Splitsvilla 16 contestant Preet Singh has alleged that she was physically assaulted at a club in Mumbai. The actor shared a video on Instagram, revealing visible injuries, including swollen eyes, bruises, and a broken tooth. In the video, Preet gave a close-up view of her face and wrote, “DISCLAIMER 🚨I have always heard that Mumbai is one of the safest cities for girls, but I never imagined it would welcome me like this. Even as I write this, I’m shivering my eyes are swollen, my face is bruised, and I’m still trying to process what happened.” Recounting the incident, she added, “I was simply sitting and enjoying time with my friend at a club when a girl suddenly started shouting, questioning how we were even allowed inside. What began as a verbal argument quickly turned into something horrific when her male friend stepped in and physically assaulted us. I was hit so badly that my tooth broke and my face swelled up. It was …

HJTIHH: Varun Dhawan reacts to influencer`s claim of getting fake reviews

HJTIHH: Varun Dhawan reacts to influencer`s claim of getting fake reviews

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Amid the buzz around Varun Dhawan`s upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, an Instagram influencer named Simran Bhat recently posted a reel on Tuesday, in which she accused Varun Dhawan of faking reviews for the film`s first look. She went on to explain how two individuals approached her at the metro station for a review, and insisted on her review even though she hadn`t watched the teaser. Varun responded to her claim by commenting on her reel. Influencer shares her experience Simran shared a video explaining that she and her friend were approached by two individuals at Rajiv Chowk Metro. She said, “Two people stopped us and said a Varun Dhawan film teaser had been released. Can you please review it? I told them I hadn’t watched it yet. The guy said, it’s okay, we’ll tell you what to say. I questioned how it could be a review if they tell us what to say? The girl tried to reason that it’s because I hadn’t watched it yet. But if you want a …

Delhi Police Uncover ‘Coordinated Conspiracy’ to Defame FSSAI; Influencers Under Scanner for Leaked Documents

Delhi Police Uncover ‘Coordinated Conspiracy’ to Defame FSSAI; Influencers Under Scanner for Leaked Documents

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 2, 2026 11:35 PM IST An FIR has been registered at IP Estate police station in Central Delhi Police against some social media influencers and other unidentified individuals engaged in alleged unauthorised circulation of official documents of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The FIR has alleged a coordinated conspiracy, also involving “insiders”, to defame the FSSAI and undermine public trust in India’s food safety framework. The complaint, filed by Dr Sanjay Kumar, an official with the national food regulator, claims that a network of actors were engaged in a sustained campaign to circulate misleading content and confidential internal documents on platforms such as X and LinkedIn. According to the FIR, registered on March 24, the alleged campaign was “highly coordinated”, with similar posts being rapidly amplified across accounts. Investigators suspect that some of the actors involved may be operating from outside India, raising concerns about possible foreign funding and cross-border influence. As part of the probe, the Delhi Police has written to X, under Section 94 …

Arjun Bijlani Reacts To Karan Patel’s Criticism Of Social Media Influencers | Television News

Arjun Bijlani Reacts To Karan Patel’s Criticism Of Social Media Influencers | Television News

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Last Updated:March 15, 2026, 08:50 IST Arjun Bijlani has shared his views on a recent statement made by television actor Karan Patel regarding social media influencers. Arjun Bijlani has been celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi in his house for over 24 years. “Everyone should focus on working hard, earning honestly, and taking care of their families”, said Arjun. He further stressed the importance of fairness. Arjun is of the opinion that people should view everyone with equal respect because one never knows what the future holds. Refreshing your memory, during one of the episodes of the reality show, “The 50″, Karan, along with co-contestants, Prince Narula, and Ridhi Dogra were seen taking a jibe at the YouTubers and influencers, saying that they have damaged the industry. They further claimed that things have been much easier for these social media influencers. As Prince remarked that influencers have effectively reduced the value of people who actually belong to this industry, Karan pitched in, saying, “Gadhe ghodon ki race main dauda diye (It’s like making donkeys run in a horse …