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New York Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
She's Known for Eccentric Baby Names. Meet Aquaman.
What's in a name? For content creators online, an opportunity for a viral moment. A birth announcement already has the potential to drive major clicks: Toss in an out-there name and you've got yourself a mini news cycle. Trisha Paytas, a longtime internet celebrity and provocateur, has had more than a few of them — as when she and her husband, Moses Hacmon, announced the names of their daughters, Malibu Barbie, born in September 2022, and Elvis, born in May 2024. This month, the couple caused a stir again when they welcomed their son Aquaman Moses Paytas-Hacmon to the world. Aquaman is his legal name, not a nickname, Ms. Paytas, 37, said in a phone interview. Welcome to the age of the viral baby name, where hyperunique monikers have become increasingly popular, particularly among the social media-famous set. The last few years alone have given us Locket Romance and Poetry Lucia, born to the reality television star Francesca Farago and Jesse Sullivan; and Rumble Honey, Whimsy Lou and Slim Easy, the children of the lifestyle influencer Nara Smith and the model Lucky Blue Smith. Ms. Paytas has cultivated a particular hype cycle around her baby name announcements. With the arrival of each child, her followers have clamored for details, posting videos trying to guess the names and reacting to the eventual reveals. Over the past decade and a half, Ms. Paytas has become known in part for trying out different stunts and adopting new personas in a bid for attention (good or bad). She once dressed up as 'Trishii,' a character Ms. Paytas said was inspired by Japanese pop stars but many viewers found to be offensive. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Megan Thee Stallion's New Hair Color is (Literally) Red Hot
Getty Images It's officially mid-July, and for many of us, that means hot, hot, hot weather, potentially even hitting the triple digits. For Megan Thee Stallion, it also means a hot, hot, hot hair color! And is there a hotter color than red? After seeing Megan's latest video, I'm gonna go ahead and say no. The rapper's bright cherry red hair made an appearance on her TikTok, where she posted a cute video of herself set to some cheeky audio. And when I say red, I mean red. Her hair is a vivid true scarlet, Crayola marker red—not auburn, not cherry cola, not copper, not strawberry—and worn long and pin-straight with bangs. "This morning I woke up beautiful again and craving attention, so I decided to make some b*tches mad from scratch," said the voiceover audio as Megan played with her hair and showed off a matching set of red nails and a red hat. 'I then posted a selfie of me looking pretty and minding my business.' (It's not actually Megan talking; it appears to be trending audio of someone mimicking Nara Smith's videos and vocal cadence.) The cherry-colored hair is a wig, but Megan did have a redhead era earlier this year, debuting a trendy shade of copper in January for Paris Fashion Week. She had fun with the color for awhile, but went back to dark hair to walk the runway for her swimwear line, Hot Girl Summer. (An equally bright bubblegum pink wig did make a brief appearance too.) Celebs have truly embraced all shades of red in 2025, including Megan's pal Keke Palmer, who has been all about copper, auburn, and strawberry hues, and SZA, who performed at the Super Bowl Halftime Show with rich, deep auburn curls. If you've been feeling the urge to go red, there's really no better time than the hottest days of summer! More celebrity beauty looks we love: Rihanna's Messy Bun Is Perfect for a Red Carpet Mom Moment You Could Play "I Spy" with J. Lo's Glittery 3D Nails "Voluminous" Doesn't Begin to Describe Cardi B's Massive Curls Now, watch Reneé Rapp get ready: Follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty. Originally Appeared on Allure Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mirror
17-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Influencer Nara Smith slammed for 'negligence' for 'dangerous' act while pregnant
Influencer Nara Smith has shocked fans after revealing she was drinking raw milk - a 'dangerous' choice for pregnant women. A leading nutritionist warns of the potential harms of drinking unpasteurised dairy Nara Smith has caused controversy over her TikTok videos - and now she's been slammed for drinking a dangerous drink while pregnant. The influencer shared a video of herself drinking unpasteurised milk, just one month after announcing her fourth pregnancy. Anyone who follows Nara Smith online will instantly recognise her romanticised videos - but her alluring appeal goes much deeper for fans. Her videos are enchanting thanks to her soothing voice, gentle cooking tips and seemingly picture-perfect family. But her lifestyle has been marred by controversy over the years, including her latest video. The 23-year-old lives in Los Angeles with her husband, model Lucky Blue Smith, and she proudly adopts a stay-at-home-mum role, with a slower way of life. She spends her days cooking and caring for her children while also looking after their home, and in a recent video shared her baking some homemade cinnamon roll cookies - and washing it down with a glass of raw cows milk. "Once the cookies were done, we set them on a cooling rack to cool before drizzling them with [some] icing," Nara said in a voiceover. "Even though I'm not a fan of cookies, these hit the spot with some cold raw milk." Raw cows milk can be particularly dangerous to drink, especially for pregnant women, as it can contain dangerous bacteria. The majority of the milk we drink in the UK is heat-treated to kill off harmful bacteria. The pasteurisation process involves heating milk to a specific temperature for a set period of time as it kills organisms responsible for diseases such as listeriosis, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, diphtheria and more. Raw milk isn't – it goes from the animal to the bottle without any treatment. The Food Standards Agency advise that raw or unpasteurised drinking milk and cream "may contain harmful bacteria that can cause food poisoning." They say that people with a weaker immune system are "particularly vulnerable to food poisoning and should not consume it." Nara has come under fire from fans who branded her as "negligent" for drinking it, due to the harm it could cause her unborn baby. "Raw milk? While PREGNANT?" one commenter wrote. "I mean it's bad in general, but girl…" For more stories like this subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Weekly Gulp, for a curated roundup of trending stories, poignant interviews, and viral lifestyle picks from The Mirror's Audience U35 team delivered straight to your inbox. Another penned: "Nurse here... do NOT use unpasteurised, raw milk! Dangerous to you, baby and kids!!" And a third echoed: "Raw milk while pregnant is crazy. Why is pasteurization a problem?" Ruth Tongue, a nutritionist and wellbeing founder at Elevate Your Health spoke to The Mirror about the dangers of drinking raw milk and said: "It's essential that pregnant women avoid raw milk and products made from raw milk (certain cheeses) as they may contain listeria bacteria. This can cause an infection called listeriosis and can lead to still birth or miscarriage. "It can also contain other dangerous bacteria such as salmonella, e-coli and campylobacter." She added how there is no "solid scientific evidence" that raw milk has any nutritional advantages and "pasteurisation does not reduce the nutrient quality of milk." Ruth further explained how people are choosing to drink raw milk because they've "been told that it has more nutrients, [that it] may reduce intolerances (particularly lactose intolerance) allergies and may contain fewer hormones." However, she said none of this has been substantiated. When it comes to unpasteurised dairy products, the expert said there are certain cheeses that should be avoided too. These include soft cheeses such as certain types of feta, as well as any mould-ripened soft cheeses like brie, camembert and soft goat's cheese that have a white mouldy rind, and any blue-veined cheeses (like stilton, Gorgonzola, Roquefort). The Mirror reached out to Nara Smith for comment, but at time of publication received no response.
Forbes
14-07-2025
- Health
- Forbes
Nara Smith Is Growing Healthy Hair 'From Scratch' With Vegamour
Nara Smith for Vegamour Courtesy of Vegamour Nara Smith's name alone has been spoken, written, and shared everywhere, from headlines and videos and group chats talking about the latest of her videos gracing the 'FYP.' Smith is known for her soft-spoken voiceovers, so soothing they're almost jarring, and her 'from scratch' recipes that range from homemade gum and toothpaste to kids' cereal. All of this is done while wearing outfits that are as opulent as they are ridiculous, adding to her distinct online persona. One of the least controversial yet increasingly talked-about 'Nara-isms' recently making its way into comment sections and headlines is her hair. Smith, who suffers from advanced eczema that affects both her scalp and body, has opened up about what she calls an 'emotional' hair journey. In a TikTok video, she shared that she hadn't worn her hair naturally curly in over two years due to the upkeep required alongside her eczema. Ultimately, she made the decision to 'cut it all off and wear it straight.' Which is why this campaign with Vegamour feels especially meaningful. Known for focusing primarily on cooking and family content, Smith steps into a new space by partnering with Vegamour for their hair growth supplement, GRO+ and notably, wearing her natural texture. The GRO+ line takes a holistic approach to hair health, mirroring Smith's own philosophy when it comes to food, conditioner, toothpaste, etc. The supplement targets often-overlooked biological causes of hair thinning, including hormonal imbalances, inflammation, oxidative stress, and scalp aging. Each daily dose includes two complementary formulas: a botanical DHT-blocking capsule and a nutrient-rich vitamin softgel. According to Vegamour, in a 120-day clinical trial conducted by Zurko Research, "users saw up to a 91% reduction in shedding, 89% improvement in density, and 100% reported hair that looked and felt healthier by the end of the study period." And within the first month, participants began to notice a difference with "hair shaft thickness outperforming the placebo group and continuing to improve throughout the trial." Below, we caught up with Smith about her journey with her hair and this partnership in an exclusive interview. You've been pretty candid about your hair journey and how eczema has totally reshaped how you do your hair. I'm sure, now more than ever, you're using products that aid in the recovery process. What stuck out about Vegamour's products that interested you in working with them? For me, it's about creating a routine that supports my hair over time, and Vegamour really aligned with that philosophy. Living with eczema has made me hyper-aware of what I put on and in my body, especially when it comes to my scalp and skin. What really drew me to Vegamour is that nothing feels like a compromise. The GRO+ Advanced Hair Growth & Density Supplements have become a little ritual I look forward to in the morning. I keep the sachets next to my tea and vitamins, and I just take them after breakfast. It's wild how much internal health impacts your hair, especially once you find something that really works with your biology. The first shot of the campaign opens up to the supplements on a kitchen island, paying homage to your iconic cooking TikTok's and voiceovers. What was it like to have been so integral to the creative of this campaign? Was it collaborative? It was such a full-circle moment. I loved that Vegamour leaned into who I am and made the campaign feel like an extension of my world, not just a product plug. From the beginning, it was super collaborative, they really valued my voice and perspective. I got to bring in my glam team, and we worked closely on everything from wardrobe to mood. I even had input on many of the shots, which made it feel so personal and honest. This is also one of the first times we're seeing your hair styled longer and curly like this in a big campaign. Was this a decision of yours, and what did that conversation look like? How would you describe your hair? Walk me through your hair journey a little bit. Yes! That was really important to me. And Vegamour was immediately on board, which meant so much. What made this moment even more special is that I'm actually wearing extensions in the campaign, and I'm so happy about it. It's the first time my scalp has been healthy enough to handle them. That may seem small, but for someone who's struggled with eczema and sensitivity for so long, it's a huge win. My hair journey hasn't been linear—eczema, postpartum shifts, breakage… I've been through it. But I've learned to care for it with more patience, more gentleness. And now I truly love its softness, its versatility, and the strength it's come back with.
News24
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
TikTok's Nara Smith hits back at ‘Trad Wife' claims: ‘My husband does dishes'
Content creator Nara Smith is pushing back against being labelled the 'Trad Wife Poster Child'. The 23-year-old model, known for making mouthwatering meals from scratch for her family, says she has been battling the misconception since going viral on TikTok in 2023. The assumption largely stems from her marriage to Mormon model Lucky Blue Smith (27), with Mormon wives traditionally expected to put family before personal ambitions and devote themselves to marriage, motherhood and submissiveness. In a recent interview on the On Purpose podcast with Jay Shetty, Nara opened up about why the stereotype couldn't be further from the truth. 'The other day, someone brought it up to me, and they were like, 'You have a very traditional way of life.' I'm like, 'What do you mean?' We split chores. I work. My husband works. We have children. We split everything. I cook because I love to, not because I have to.' Nara says there's nothing traditional about them as a couple, except getting married young and having children. The pair tied the knot in 2020 when Nara was 18 and Lucky was 21, and they now have three children – Rumble Honey (4), Slim Easy (3) and 14-month-old Whimsy Lou. 'There's things that Lucky does that I guess traditional men wouldn't do,' Nara says. 'Like do the dishes or get the kids dressed or do their hair, or whatever it may be that people don't associate with a traditional man.' @naraazizasmith ultimate summer meal! 🤍 #easyrecipe #homecooking #fypシ #marriage #mediterraneanfood #salad ♬ Nice and Easy - Louis Adrien Despite repeatedly trying to set the record straight on social media, Nara says many people still refuse to believe her. 'They use me as this poster child of this very traditional wife and I'm not,' she says. And there's things that I do, like having a full-time career [as a model] and having Lucky be home watching the children while I travel for two weeks. Which is not traditional in their mind Nara Smith This isn't the first time she's had to defend her lifestyle choices. In August 2024, during a GQ interview, both Nara and Lucky addressed their critics directly. 'It's not so much about, 'Oh, I need to make my husband a meal right now or else he's going to be mad,'' Nara clarified. 'He does clean up. Which I'm grateful for because I hate that part.' 'I view our situation as a big partnership in every aspect of our lives,' Lucky added. Nara explained that her viral cooking videos aren't meant to promote a Mormon lifestyle, but rather to inspire people through her genuine passion for cooking. 'I used to cry at home and tell Lucky, 'I don't understand why they're saying all these things. Whether it's a meal idea or a home-cooked meal I've made my toddler, or my soothing voice, or whatever it is, I just put content out there to inspire people.' However, she's learned to let people think what they want and has found peace in being misunderstood. 'They don't care for the truth,' she says. 'They care about what they want to hear and what serves them. So the less I say, kind of the better because it preserves my energy. 'I'm gonna do me and whoever resonates with that, great.' These days, Nara is channelling her energy into what truly matters – her growing family. Last month, she announced her fourth pregnancy during a TikTok live, revealing she's six months along. 'I'm so excited,' she shared. 'And we do know the gender. I'm probably not going to announce it before the baby is born.' Show Comments ()
