X’s Subscription Service, Formerly Twitter Blue, Now Lets You Hide Your Blue Check Mark

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Elon Musk set off a firestorm Friday by announcing that Twitter, now called X, would “delete” the service’s longstanding user-blocking feature — raising the prospect that, as a result, the app could be booted from Apple and Google’s app stores. “Block is going to be deleted as a ‘feature’, except for DMs,” Musk wrote.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Netflix is offering hardcore fans of its DVD-by-mail service one last disc-bingeing session before it folds the iconic red envelopes for good. In April, the company announced the shutdown of its dwindling DVD-by-mail business after 25 years. In an email this week to the remaining last-gaspers on the DVD plans, Netflix extended a new “finale surprise” offer: Those who opt in could receive up to 10 extra discs, selected from their DVD queue, that will be shipped on Sept.

Kim Kardashian, Kanye West went on to give love a second chance, not just starting a new romance with his new partner Bianca Censori, but also shocking fans and online users after it was reported that the pair had decided to tie the knot in a secret ceremony that took place in Beverly Hills, in January 2023.Born in 1995, the 28-year-old Australian architect was raised in what has been described as an affluent area, the Melbourne suburb of Ivanhoe, in Victoria. As reported by The Herald Sun, the new celebrity couple have spent some time in Ivanhoe, which could indicate that Kanye has already been introduced to her family.Bianca grew up in a big family, with her two sisters Alyssia Censori and Angelina Censori, similar to Kim, who is known to have a close relationship with Khloé and Kourtney Kardashian.

Miley Cyrus has her fans saying, “Mother, we are ready.” The incredibly talented artist seems to turn anything she touches into gold, and she is making sure her next project is bigger than the rest with impressive marketing. On Tuesday, posters popped up around Los Angeles with lyrics to some of her old tracks and one on the horizon. She used quotes from “It’s the Climb,” “Party in the USA,” and “Wrecking Ball.” Cyrus shared a video on social media sharing the posters with no audio, captioning the post, “I know I used to be crazy.

Sunscreen is one of the most essential parts of any skincare routine, and finding a formula that's fun to apply can encourage you to protect your skin every day. Thankfully, we've found what is arguably the most exciting way to put on sunscreen: an SPF 30 mousse disguised as a canned whipped cream.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor UPDATED, 3:55 p.m. ET: X, Elon Musk’s new name for the social network formerly known as Twitter, appears to be adding an approximately five-second delay to links that are redirected to certain sites, including Meta’s Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Earlier Tuesday, X’s delay also was applied to links to the New York Times and Reuters.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Zoom changed its terms of service to say that it won’t use any customer content — at all — in training generative artificial intelligence models. The update, which the videoconference company announced Friday, comes after observers raised the alarm about a recent change in Zoom’s TOS that appeared to grant the company royalty-free rights in perpetuity for customer video calls and presentations for the purposes of training AI models.

back-to-school season just around the corner, now is the time to revamp your skincare routine and restock your hair care must-haves. Now, the Dermstore Anniversary Sale is offering up to 25% off best-selling makeup products and expert-loved skincare brands. Just use code to save on NuFace, Olaplex, Peter Thomas Roth and so much more.Shop Dermstore SaleSo many top-rated skincare, haircare and makeup products as well as fragrances and candles are marked down during the Dermstore Anniversary Sale.

Kourtney Kardashian is bringing that Cookie Monster energy to her pregnancy! The 44-year-old reality star took to Instagram over the weekend to share pics of her edgy maternity look, which featured a blue shearling-trimmed royal blue cropped jacket and a matching mini skirt. The look, which she paired with silver heels, showed off Kourt's growing baby bump.

Beats Fit Pro are our favorite earbuds for working out and now they are back on sale at Amazon. True to the original Beats style, these sportier earbuds are wireless with a wingtip shape designed to stay put during workouts while being comfortable enough to wear all day.

Cindy Crawford, Kim Kardashian, Venus Williams and Miley Cyrus are all fans of Foreo and now you can get celeb-approved skin for way less.Right now, Amazon is offering 30% off Fore's pro-level skin care devices. You can save big on technologically-advanced skin care tools to help you look and feel radiant by restoring firmness and reducing visible signs of aging.The iconic Foreo Luna is a cult-favorite face-cleansing massager loved by Kardashian and Crawford for a deep, yet gently exfoliating in-pore cleanse.

skin as the weather continues to heat up, you'll need a trendy new pair of sunglasses to shield your eyes in style.If you're looking for inspiration for your next go-to sunnies, then you might want to look to some celebrities for ideas. They are in the public eye after all, so dressing to impress is a full-time job with a lot of overtime.

David Beckham’s glam squad includes a very skilled 12-year-old. 

Blue Nile is one of the internet's top destinations for shopping dazzling diamonds, durable chains and genuine statement pieces that you'll cherish for years to come.Shop Blue Nile JewelryThis summer, we're looking to our favorite celebrities to inspire our jewelry shopping. If you're in the market for the perfect engagement ring, Jennifer Lawrence's emerald-cut diamond is a timeless classic, while Jennifer Lopez's green stone is giving unexpected glamour.Blue Nile also carries plenty of fashion jewelry — make a statement with a bold earring like Keke Palmer, or keep things simple with stacked silver rings à la Meghan Markle.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Elon Musk has taken legal aim at the Center for Countering Digital Hate, an independent research nonprofit group, over the organization’s findings that since the multibillionaire acquired Twitter (now called X) hate, racism and disinformation on the social platform has substantially increased. “Musk and his legal team, led by attorney Alex Spiro at Quinn Emanuel, have engaged in an aggressive campaign to intimidate, bully, and silence CCDH,” the organization said in a statement released Monday.

back-to-school deals you can score right this second. Just in time for a school year sneaker refresh, Jennifer Lopez's workout shoes are now on sale at Amazon.

Ye, otherwise known as Kanye West, is back on Twitter, otherwise known as X.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Kanye West’s account on X, the social platform formerly known as Twitter, has been restored — after the controversial rapper/entrepreneur apparently promised the Elon Musk-owned company he would refrain from posting antisemitic and other hateful content. West, who now goes by Ye, was kicked off Twitter in December 2022 after he share an image of a Nazi swastika embedded inside the Star of David.

Kim Kardashian has a new ‘do — and it feels a bit familiar.

fashion, and we can't wait for the weather to cool down just a touch so we can start breaking out our favorite cozy yoga pants and snuggle-ready sweatshirts.SKIMS just launched two exciting new drops perfect for transitioning your summer wardrobe.