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Daily Mirror
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Molly-Mae Hague warns fans of deepfake perfume ad as she's targeted by AI scam
Molly-Mae Hague has said she had "never even smelt" the perfume that the deepfake advert claims is her favourite - as the 26-year-old laments the "scary" use of deep-fake clips Molly-Mae Hague has warned fans about the dangers of artificial intelligence after a fake video of her promoting a perfume went viral. The influencer and businesswoman, 26, shared a video online discussing a fan interaction that left her shaken up over the use of the technology. She said: 'Yesterday while I was in London, a girl came up to me and she was like oh I've just bought my best friend the perfume you love, for her birthday.' The girl told Molly-Mae that she had bought 'that Nyla one from TikTok '. The former Love Island star said: 'I was gobsmacked, I was like 'that's AI.'' Molly-Mae's sister, Zoe Rae, said: 'I thought it was a clip from an old YouTube video that they've used.' However, Molly-Mae continued on to say: 'There's this clip going around on TikTok, they do it with loads of different people, they'll literally put AI over the clip and be like 'this is Molly's favourite perfume' and it's me saying 'oh I love this Nyla perfume' in my literal voice but it's AI, how scary.' She told fans: 'People are actually buying this perfume thinking that it's my favourite perfume, and I've never even smelt it.' Molly-Mae is not the first celebrity to be the victim of deep-fake videos - with stars like Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Nigella Lawson, and even Martin Lewis warning against the damaging effects of this technology. A deepfake is described as a video or sound recording that replaces a person's face or voice with that of someone else. They can be incredibly realistic, and used to sell products or services online. Police UK says that some deepfake content can take on the 'exact likeness of a real person'. While they aren't always harmful or illegal, it says that they are 'sometimes used for malicious and criminal purposes". 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. The comment section on a clip of Molly-Mae's video was divided, with one person writing: 'If people are gullible enough to believe that Molly-Mae or any other celeb wears some cheap TikTok shop perfume then that's on them.' Another said: 'It's very obvious lol. I've seen the same thing about different influencers and different perfumes on TikTok.' However, others explained that they were victims of the fake advert. One person said: 'I didn't even realise it was AI until now.' Someone else posted: 'Omg I feel for this too! I bought it!' A third commented: 'Ahhh man why am I seeing this after I've already bought it.' The Advertising Standards Agency revealed earlier this year that it received 1,691 reports of potential scams in 2024. Celebrity scams were the biggest trend, it said, as they made up the 'vast majority of Scam Ad Alerts' sent last year. It warned: 'The public interest in celebs and other public figures means scammers continue to turn to them to promote cryptocurrency, investment, keto slimming gummies and the like.' If you see an online advert featuring a celebrity, you should do some checks before handing over your details or buying the product. The ASA says: 'Check if they are posting from their official account and consider if the ad seems out of character. While some celebrities do endorse products, they don't usually promote complex investments or wonder cures."
Daily Mirror
26-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Munroe Bergdorf says if you want to be a good trans ally 'do more than posturing'
Munroe Bergdorf has claimed allies aren't doing enough and said they are 'directionless' with the approach to helping the trans community - but here's what you can do After the Supreme Court ruling excluding trans women from the definition of a woman - it's more important than ever to be an ally, but according to one activist, not enough is being done. An ally is someone who stands up and supports equal rights for everyone, doing all they can to call out discrimination and make the world a better place for those who identify as LGBTQIA+. But according to trans model and activist Munroe Bergdorf, more needs to be done. Munroe was the UK's first transgender model in history. She has since used her platform to advocate for the queer community, especially in advocating for trans people and their rights. 'People want to say the right thing but it's directionless. Not meaningless, but I think it's important that people know where you stand," she told Daily Mirror. The 37-year-old, who has walked the catwalk for London and New York fashion weeks, continued: "Let's get a plan of action together. Directing traffic and money and support and awareness to services that support us is paramount, because it's not only us being impacted. Organisations are under constant attack. "[The Trans Charity] Mermaids were under attack so severe they couldn't have corporate funding, they had to survive on donations alone for a very long time. If people are going to be allies you need to make it worth it, they need to do more than posturing their image or how they want other people to see them or how they want to be remembered. It has to be directing traffic and support and awareness." 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. A study by Zoah found that 49 per cent of trans and non-binary people felt their lives had been negatively affected and issues raised ranged from healthcare to finding work. The study showed that 72 per cent of transgender and non-binary people do not feel safe because of their gender identity. Trans lives are at risk now more than ever and a consortium of LGBTQIA+ organisations, which includes the trans charity Mermaids and Gendered Intelligence, released a statement saying that they, as a group, are "deeply concerned at the widespread, harmful implications of the Supreme Court ruling." Reach Out, a mentoring and support collective for young people state the importance of being a visible ally, whether that be attending rallies and events, "calling out homophobia, transphobia or queerphobia wherever you see it, and supporting businesses, charities or other initiatives owned or operated by LGBTQIA+ people". The group also recommend the following tips to ensure meaningful allyship: Listening to learn and being respectful: Take the initiative to educate yourself on LGBTQIA+ history, listening actively and not downplaying or invalidating people's experience. Being open to, and engaging with, these conversations helps ensure you and others treat those around you with respect. Using inclusive language and accepting gender diversity: We can do this by respecting names and pronouns chosen by members of the community, and opting for words that don't assume genders and relationship roles. For example, terms such as "partner" is inclusive. Uplifting diverse voices: Often, the queer community's experience is also effected by other factors such as religion, ability, culture and race. Seek these diverse stories out for a more well-rounded understanding of the complexities being LGBTQIA+. Seeing the whole person: It is easy to label someone by one characteristic or factor. Its important to acknowledge people are layered and complex, with many interests, passions and skills that and should be celebrated. Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you!
Daily Mirror
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'My ex-wife is dating my new girlfriend and I couldn't be happier'
This couple decided after their divorce they would stay together for their four children. Then they met a third partner who has become a part of their relationship and they say they couldn't be happier A man has claimed he couldn't be more thrilled that his ex-wife is dating his current girlfriend. Joshua Alcon and his childhood sweetheart Jessica have been together for 20 years and share four children together. However, despite the couple getting divorced, they continued to be in a relationship together - which led to them meeting Abby on a dating website and opening up their relationship. Joshua, Jessica and Abby now live as a throuple, and raise the four children altogether. Jessica is currently pregnant with their fifth child, and is planning on giving their unborn child Abby's middle name as a tribute to her lover she shares with her ex-boyfriend. "Mommy and Daddy have a girlfriend," Jessica said in a clip from YouTube's My Extraordinary Life Truly channel. The throuple are very open about their relationship, but they claim it's led to a life of judgement from others - who they call "small minded". Katherine said that despite her and Josh getting a divorce, 'the love has not been lost and there's no adjustments there". She added it was her idea to open up the relationship - calling herself the "ring leader" of it all. Joshua said Jessica's request was "every guys dream", before he then discovered Abby on Tinder. He said: "I saw Abby's photo and I was like, I want her, help me please". 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. Jessica further detailed the logistics of the relationship and said: "We are a closed triad, which means we are polyamorous but we are closed. Decisions are made together and intimacy and romantically and all that is together." She gushed over how her bond with Abby is "like no other". She added "to have two people love you so much is overwhelming sometimes". But while the trio love their set up, they have been subject to abuse online from others, with some calling it " weird" and others slamming them for being "immoral adults". Joshua worries it may affect his children as the dad confessed: "I do feel it will affect the children somehow, but I do not feel it has affected them negatively." However the couples children have adapted to having Abby around, calling her a "best friend rather than a step mum". Despite them thinking it's "cool" to have a second mum, haters have accused the parents of giving their kids a 'running head start for confusion and relationship problems" but the hate is not something they take note of. "Being in a throuple, we get judged, we just do," Joshua pointed out. He stated: "I love it, I love the hate. You hate us because you ain't us.' To which Abby said: 'These people are so small-minded I feel sorry for them, maybe that's what their parents taught them but that's not what we're teaching our kids.' As for the future, Joshua's wish is that he hopes it "holds marriage" and said he wants them to be "married to each other as well as to me at the same time." Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you!
Daily Mirror
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'Next British fashion era' looms as major shakeup to London Fashion Week is announced
London Fashion Week announcement from British Fashion Council's new chief executive looks set to take event beyond the central city with big plans for an industry reset to address 'losing talent' fears London Fashion Week is a massive event that's recognised across the globe with British and international designers' clothes featuring on the glamorous catwalk. Fashion shows take place in several spots across the city, as models showcase the latest collections, but now, a shake up has been announced with plans to move some of the focus beyond central London. The stylish event has been going since 1984 - and it's built up a huge reputation, aligning with other huge fashion shows across the world, with Milan, Paris, New York and London being known as the "big four". Industry professionals and fashion conscious onlookers watch the glamorous shows and fab new designs parade the catwalk - and it's impressive - but it's about to move to a new era. British Fashion Council's (BFC) new chief executive, Laura Weir, has been in the role for less than 80 days, but she's just announced the "next British fashion era" awaits - and she wants to revitalise the fashion industry. Speaking at the BFC's summer party at the Serpentine Pavilion in Kensington Gardens, Laura said it was time for a "reset". She addressed fears that London has been losing talent to Paris, Milan and Berlin, but set out her plan to prioritise British fashion's global reputation. Laura's plans for the fashion industry include "moving beyond central London" with a focus on 'touching communities that have never touched fashion before - until now." In her first speech as chief executive at the BFC summer party, she said: 'As I take on this role, I'm aware that the task ahead is Herculean - revitalising a sustainable fashion economy for our British designers in the UK and globally is a long-term mission. I took this job because I care about the creative and commercial success of British fashion, and I won't rest until my tenure has had a positive impact on its global reputation." Laura unveiled several strategies that will update and refresh the fashion economy, particularly for British designers. She said infrastructure is needed to support British designers so they are able to make, create and show their designs in the country - and the all important aspect of industry growth for homegrown fashion needs to be addressed, she said. 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. Speaking at the Serpentine Pavilion she said: 'I am still shaping my strategy, and my intention is to build on the great foundations of the BFC - to put designers at the heart, to make mentoring and business skills central to our offer and to ensure our funding models result in long-term impact for the British creative economy. "Every event and showcase we host will be intentional and magnetic and the BFC's work internationally on behalf of our members, will mark a new era of post-Brexit cultural diplomacy." In a changing society, she acknowledged that fashion is "not just about shows and clothes." Laura described fashion as giving us a "preview of society's next chapter" adding that 'it's time to write a new story together'. She spoke of the importance of sustainability, said that the BFC has secured government funding for designer scholarships - and the London Fashion Week guest programme will invest more so they can welcome more international visitors to the event. Laura also said she felt that since Brexit and Covid, "we have been sleeping on the creative British asset that quite literally touches everyone." She added that Britain has designer creativity "in spades" and has done for years, but that "that investment in culture leads to the commercial and reputational success of a nation." London Fashion Week shows will hit the catwalk this September, taking place at several key spots such as Somerset House and The Truman Brewery - other interesting spaces will be announced as a surprise giving the event a fresh concept. The fashion week runs from Thursday, 18 September until Monday, 22 September in 2025 - it's a bi-annual event that runs again in June 2026. Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you!
Daily Mirror
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I'm removing ribs to make my waist even smaller - girls are jealous of my body'
After going under the knife five times already, Mila is planning on getting her ribs removed in her biggest procedure yet - all to achieve an even smaller waist A woman who claims girls are 'jealous' of her body is planning on going under the knife for the sixth time - as she now wants some of her ribs removed. Rapper Mila has revealed the drastic measures she's willing to take in order to achieve her desired tiny waist. The musician has endured numerous aesthetic procedures including two Brazilian Bum Lifts (BBL), bum implants, two breast augmentations and lip fillers, and is planning her most extreme surgery yet. Mila, from China, said she already struggles to find clothes to fit her, yet she's still not happy with her curvaceous figure. Despite being trolled for her look, she says other women are just jealous of her. Her first surgery was in 2019, and now plans to remove two ribs from each side in a bid to "make my waist look even smaller and my butt look even wider". Mila said she wants people to look at her and think she's had a lot of surgery, in the hope they will think she's a "bad girl". "I'm beautiful and my body is good, so if someone wants to take a photo of me I will make a pose," she told Truly. Being told she's going to "dissolve" in the future due to the amount of plastic in her body, the comments don't bother Mila, who will continue to enhance her body even more. 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. "I think my look is super cute, unique and beautiful, as well as showing my personality," Mila continued. However she claimed women hate her for how she looks and thinks it's because they are worried about their boyfriends looking at her. She said it has affected friendships as women don't want her to ever meet their partners. Despite friends telling her she doesn't need her ribs removed, and worrying about the dangers of it, Mila is set on the operation. "My plan is to remove my ribs as early as I can," and has found a "very good" hospital in Russia. She is hoping to get the procedure done next year and is "so excited" for her new look. "The surgeries I have had made me look small and cute," and Mila believes her music fans buy her tickets as they want to see her in person and see her body in real life. In terms of the surgery, getting your ribs removed is not illegal, but it can come with certain risks. The ribs function to protect the underlying organs. However the ribs that are removed during a rib resection for contouring generally do not directly cover and protect the lungs, but they still represent a shield for the body. According to Dr Tim Neavin, a US plastic surgeon, the main risks of rib removal relate to the surgery itself. "Removing ribs places the pleura, the tissue covering the lungs, at risk of injury. In such cases, chest tubes would need to be placed for a period of time and patients may need to be admitted to the hospital for observation."
