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Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
No Instagram, no YouTube: Australia announces social media ban for kids under 16 and the internet has mixed feelings
In a world-first move, the Australian government has announced a sweeping social media ban for children under 16, and YouTube is now on the list. 'YouTube is not social media,' claimed the platform in a statement earlier this week. But Australia isn't buying it. After weeks of pushback from tech giants like Meta and Snapchat, who claim that YouTube functions similarly to their own platforms with algorithmic feeds, interactive tools, and comment sections, YouTube joins a growing list of popular social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, Snapchat) which have all been banned for users under 16, beginning December. Australia announces social media ban for kids under 16 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also released a statement saying, 'Protecting kids online means taking on some tough problems, so we're banning social media accounts for under-16s. The way these platforms are built can harm children while they're still finding their own way.' He also mentioned the names of three young teens who had lost their lives in social media-related incidents: Ollie, Liv and Tilly. Everything to know The ban, set to roll out later this year, requires tech companies to deactivate existing underage accounts, prevent new ones from being created, and fix any workarounds or risk fines of up to A$50 million (US$32.5 million). Teenagers will still be able to view YouTube content, but they won't be able to interact, comment, or post without an account. Online gaming, messaging apps, education, and health-related tools are exempted from the legislation, as officials say they carry 'fewer social media harms.' Globally, the move is gaining traction. Norway has already announced a similar restriction, and the UK says it's 'strongly considering' following suit. But the internet? It's not impressed. 'Ah yes do more to void parents of taking responsibility for what their children see and are influenced by…' one person posted on X, reflecting the growing concern that governments are overstepping. Another fumed, 'This makes me mad... how is the most kid-friendly platform being banned? First UK, now Australia? Why are leaders more worried about what we learn online rather than making the country bearable?' Someone else raged, 'What in the actual f*ck is going on in Western governments atm.' Other reactions focused on overreach: 'Yes, the biggest problem in Australia is under-16s watching game streams on YouTube.' One more read, 'Governments should not mess with teenagers or children. Parents are responsible about what kind of content they watch.' Another claimed, 'It's sad to see that Australia is joining the censorship bandwagon too.' One thing's for sure — this isn't just about Australia anymore. This is a global referendum on who controls kids' access to the digital world: parents, platforms, or governments. What do you think about this?
Cosmopolitan
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Perfect Match S3 release schedule: Episode guide and time show airs in the UK, US, Australia and more
Get ready for a summer of love, as Perfect Match season 3 is on the way. The new episodes will kick off on Friday 1st August, with the new cast of singletons, including Love Is Blind US and Love Is Blind UK stars AD and Ollie, heading to the villa in search of love - and power. Here, they'll meet reality TV stars from the worlds of Too Hot to Handle and for the first time ever, the Netflix show is opening its doors to former The Bachelor and Love Island stars. They'll go to head-to-head in a series of challenges, and at the end one couple will be crowned this year's winners and will jet off on their all-expenses paid baecation. As we get ready for all the drama to begin, here's a full release schedule, so you don't miss a moment. Perfect Match season 3 starts on Netflix on Friday 1st August. The first batch of episodes will be available to stream from 8am (GMT). Not, in the UK? Here's all the times the first six episodes will land on Netflix where you are on 1st August: There are 10 episodes in total, and they'll be released weekly in batches, giving viewers time to catch up over the week. Below is a full release schedule: Perfect Match season 3 starts on Netflix on Friday 1st August.
The Independent
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Bonnie Blue's husband breaks silence in first TV interview on OnlyFans creator
Bonnie Blue 's husband has spoken out for the first time about the adult content creator in a new documentary. The 26-year-old adult content creator, real name Tia Billinger, is the subject of Channel 4 's 1,000 Men and Me: The Bonnie Blue Story, which follows her rise to global infamy, broadcast on Tuesday (29 July). Blue says she and her husband, Ollie, met when they were 14 or 15 and separated in 2023. "She really connects with the fans... She's completely changed the game," Ollie said of Blue. In a two-star review for The Independent, Olivia Petter dubbed The Bonnie Blue Story 'sad, uncomfortable and prurient viewing'.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Bonnie Blue's doomed marriage to childhood boyfriend who started her sex career
Viral adult star Bonnie Blue has opened up about her failed marriage for the first time in a new Channel 4 documentary that delves into her unusual life behind the scenes Away from extreme sex stunts and bragging about sleeping with married men on social media, Tia Billinger, the real woman behind the Bonnie Blue persona, has kept her love life largely under wraps. But now she has given a first glimpse into what life is really like behind the scenes of her lucrative porn empire - speaking for the first time about her failed marriage. Bonnie swapped her social media stunts for documentary cameras as she allowed Channel 4 producers complete access to her life for six months. Dark lonely life of Bonnie Blue from acid attack fears and seclusion to divorce 'I saw real Bonnie Blue behind closed doors - there's one dark truth people don't see' A new show, titled "1,000 Men and Me: The Bonnie Blue Story" sees the star sat at home surrounded by Pepsi Max cans, delivery boxes and her fluffy white Pomeranian as she completes wholesome puzzles and other crafts. It's world's away from the gritty sex challenges she films at work, including one event that saw her sleep with 1,057 men in just 12 hours. But it's clear that her lifestyle lacks the glitz and glamour you might expect from a 26-year-old millionaire - instead, she seems lonely and isolated and admits she can't leave the house alone and has full time security to protect her. Bonnie, a former NHS recruitment worker from Derbyshire, split up with her husband and childhood sweetheart Oliver Davidson as her career took off. Her closest friends now seem to be Josh, her live-in videographer, and a stylist named Hermes. She says in the show: "My sort of circles got smaller, but my team are also my best friends." It was actually Oliver, or Ollie as he's known to Tia, who encouraged her to move into sex work. "I met Ollie when I was like 14, 15," she explains in the show. "We got married really young. Pretty, quite intimate wedding, nothing crazy, nothing over the top. Then we relocated to Australia shortly afterwards." As Bonnie opens up on her relationship, viewers are shown never-before-seen photos of the couple. One shows a young, make-up Tia posing for a selfie with Ollie as she affectionately pulls him close and holds his face. Another pic shows the couple on their weddding day surrounded by family, with Bonnie dressed in a sparkly silver jumpsuit holding a white bouqet of roses and Ollie in a dapper dark suit. And a third selfie shows the pair smiling on a beach in Australia after the big move, with Bonnie's glitzy wedding and engagement rings on show. "Ollie was beyond supportive, he gave me the confidence to do OnlyFans," the star explains. "And it wasn't because he wanted to pimp me out, he just wanted me to be happy and have control of my life. And obviously the money was good as well." In the documentary, Ollie attends a porn awards ceremony with Bonnie in Vegas. Breaking his silence, he gushes about Bonnie's sex stunts and says he's proud of her. It's the first time he's spoken out about his ex's career, as he's stayed out of the spotlight until now. "She really connects with the fans. Most people, if they do porn, they seem out of reach. You're never going to meet them. You're never going to be able to film with them," he says. "Whereas Bonnie puts a location online, and then obviously her fans can actually film with her. It's like a defining moment in porn, where she's completely changed the game." And in a new interview today, Bonnie shared exactly why things didn't work between her and Ollie. She told the Daily Mail that they broke up some time before she moved back to the UK from Australia in 2024, and that Ollie returned before her. "We loved each other, but we weren't in love. So we separated, but we didn't make it official," she said. "Me doing what I've done recently had nothing to do with the relationship breakdown. But, of course, no one will believe me."
NZ Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Family adventure in Queenstown: Teens take charge with thrills and spills
Zara diving into the AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy Jump. Photo / Rebecca Foreman So Zara and I jumped. And somewhere in the silence of falling, something shifted. Peace. Pride. Power. That quiet voice: You showed up, Mumma. Then came the Nevis Swing, Zara and Ollie whooping through a 300m arc of chaos, joy, and pure airborne madness. Starving, we answered Zara's next call: Queenstown's cult favourite, Fergburger. It's more than a meal – it's a pilgrimage. Best chicken burger of my life. James and the kids demolished Ferg Deluxes, onion rings, and fries. Full and giddy, we waddled to Minus 5° Ice Bar – yes, cold. Yes, a bit gimmicky. But yes, also very cool. A stop at Fergburger is a must in Queenstown. Photo / Supplied Day three, and Zara's final act as chief adventure officer? The Shotover Canyon Swing, a cliff-fling freefall with nothing but a rope and guts. James went with Zara, I tandem-jumped with Ollie. Terrifying. Humbling. Classic Zara. Why all the gravity-defying madness? 'Because growing up, I always followed yours and Dad's plans,' she said. 'This gave me a cool sense of leadership, even when I picked stuff no one else wanted to do. Like bungy jumping! I was so surprised you actually did it… and kinda looked like you enjoyed it. And seeing everyone love the restaurants I found? That meant a lot.' And just like that, she wasn't our little girl on a family holiday, she was the guide, the planner, the fearless one leading us into something unforgettable. Learning to snowboard at The Remarkables. Photo / Rebecca Foreman Ollie took the baton and ran with it, straight into researching how we could hit the slopes at both The Remarkables and Coronet Peak. Snowboarding? Absolutely. Why? 'It's rare we're all beginners at something together.' Enter: premium family private lessons at Coronet Peak, led by our snow whisperer, Ashlea. From the moment we met her, any shred of parental anxiety melted faster than a spring snowpack. Calm, confident, and laser-tuned, she made me feel safe in an activity I had zero control over. I've skied since I was a kid, but snowboarding? Whole new world. No poles. No sudden stops. Just subtle shifts in weight, flowing with the mountain instead of trying to conquer it. A premium family private Lesson with NZSki. Photo / Rebecca Foreman Ashlea, 30, from Sydney, had nine snow seasons under her belt, and it showed. By the end of day two, we were all riding the second beginner carpet. Strong legs, sore bums, proud hearts. It's easy to see why The Remarkables is hailed as a progression paradise terrain for every level, from daring chutes and off-piste blacks to wide-open, learner-friendly slopes and easy-to-access food and facilities right at the bottom of the beginner carpets. What truly surprised me wasn't how fast the kids picked it up (of course they did), but how we responded. Watching Ollie throw himself into every turn was electric. Zara moved with quiet confidence and calm. Meanwhile, James and I … fell. A lot. But the real win? Crashing through the mental blocks. Learning to fall. To laugh. To be slower than your kids, and okay with it. Hearing, 'You've got this, Mum!' and 'Nice try, Dad!' as we scrambled back up? Gold. Ashlea guided us effortlessly, navigating our different skill levels, fears, and learning styles as if she could read us like a trail map. By the final day, Ollie was confidently cruising blue runs, Zara was carving turns like a natural, and James and I were cheering from the chairlift, filming their achievements with hearts full and quietly proud that we'd also faced the fear and given it our all. The Queenstown Rendezvous Heritage Hotel. Photo / Supplied Later, gathered around the fire in our Rendezvous Heritage apartment, swapping slope stories, Ollie remarked how surprised he was that we'd thrown ourselves into something so unforgiving on ageing knees, wrists and nerves. Old dogs, new tricks indeed. And honestly? We'd do it all again. Strong backs. Stronger bums. Strongest memories. A teen-led Queenstown snow adventure, especially on those glorious slopes of The Remarkables and Coronet Peak, is the ultimate way to witness growth, grit, and perspective shift in real time. Let them lead. Follow closely. Watch the magic unfold. The writer was a guest of NZSki, Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown, AJ Hackett Bungy NZ, Shotover Jet, Shotover Canyon Swing, Fergburger & Minus 5° Ice Bar.
