Instagram Launches Threads, a Twitter Rival: See Celebs' First Posts!

Allen & Co.’s annual Sun Valley Conference is known for drawing an A-list roster of execs from across the media and tech realms, with a generous sprinkling of sports commissioners, politicos and other notables added to the mix.

Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino is throwing a little shade at Threads after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced his platform had crossed 100 million signups in less than a week.

On Thursday, a lawyer for Elon Musk’s Twitter accused Meta of leveraging “trade secrets” to launch its Twitter competitor, Threads, which garnered more than 30 million sign ups in its first 24 hours of operation. Musk’s threats, however, did nothing to slow adoption of the new platform. In fact, user takeup increased.

Elon Musk is threatening to sue Mark Zuckerberg‘s Meta over the launch of the company’s new social media platform Threads.

Kim Kardashian and Tom Brady spoke briefly after crossing paths at Michael Rubin’s star-studded party in the Hamptons.

as her number one skincare secret, but the multi-hyphenate has a few other tricks up her sleeve—or at least in her . Especially when it comes to creating her signature, sun-kissed complexion.In a Reel uploaded to Instagram on July 6, J.Lo revealed exactly how she achieves such a radiant finish, sans bronzer or highlighter, in all of her dazzling .

Things are getting feisty on social media!

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor The battle between Elon Musk’s Twitter and Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta over the launch of Instagram’s Twitter rival Threads has taken a legal turn. On Wednesday, Meta’s Instagram debuted Threads, a text-focused social app designed to piggyback off Instagram’s infrastructure and user base. The app had more than 30 million sign-ups as of Thursday morning, according to Zuckerberg. In a July 5 cease-and-desist letter addressed to Meta CEO Zuckerberg, a lawyer representing Twitter said that Musk’s company had “serious concerns” that Meta “has engaged in systematic, willful and unlawful misappropriation of Twitter’s trade secrets and other intellectual property.” The letter said that “Twitter intends to strictly enforce its intellectual property rights, and demands that Meta take immediate steps to stop using any Twitter trade secrets or other highly confidential information.”

Shakira’s summer has been filled with travel plans. Before her showstopping appearance at Paris Fashion Week where she struck a chord with her “No” outfit, Shakira spent some days in Costa Rica with her kids.

Fans might’ve really been onto something!

Diamonds, diamonds dancing at Michael Rubin’s all-white party.Chad Alexander Kwiatkowski, a watch influencer on TikTok under the handle @chad.alexander, revealed the cost of watches Hollywood elites wore to Fanatics CEO Rubin’s exclusive, star-studded Fourth of July bash in the Hamptons on July 4.In a 2-minute clip posted on TikTok, Kwiatkowski unveils each flossy timepiece — reportedly scaling from $46,000 to nearly 8 million dollars — that celebrities including Tom Brady, DJ Khaled, Jay-Z and Kevin Hart rocked on their wrists.The most expensive watch seen in the video was Jay-Z’s vintage Patek Philippe Ref. 2499, in which Kwiatkowski mentions a rose gold version was recently sold for a record $7.68 million.Meanwhile, model Rebecca Donaldson had the least expensive watch, a Rolex Day-Date 40 in rose gold, which costs $46,000, according to the official Rolex website. “There are times when someone is wearing a very unique piece that takes a little more research online into figuring out what’s on their wrist, but in most cases, I can identify a watch right away after only seeing it in a photo,” Kwiatkowski told The Post.Watches at Michael Rubin’s White Party ✨ Celebrities like Tom Brady, DJ Khaled, OBJ, Jay Z, Lil Baby & more wore some insane watches at the party in the Hamptons from Rolex to Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Urwerk & more.

Kim Kardashian can do shots with the best of them.

Elon Musk Reacts Amid Outrage Over Temporary Daily Twitter Limitations Linda Yaccarino to Replace Elon Musk as Twitter CEO Chrissy Teigen and More Celebs React to Losing Twitter Verification Here Are the Celebrities Who Have Quit Twitter

Elon Musk Reacts Amid Outrage Over Temporary Daily Twitter Limitations Linda Yaccarino to Replace Elon Musk as Twitter CEO Chrissy Teigen and More Celebs React to Losing Twitter Verification Here Are the Celebrities Who Have Quit Twitter  

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Should you ditch Twitter in favor of Instagram’s Threads — which looks quite a lot like a clone of Twitter? Meta launched Threads, a “conversational” text-centric app tied to Instagram, on Wednesday, a day earlier than expected. The internet giant sees an opportunity to take on Twitter, controlled by tech mogul Elon Musk, which has been beset by various technical and business issues since he acquired the company. “I think there should be a public conversations app with 1 billion+ people on it,” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote in a Threads post. “Twitter has had the opportunity to do this but hasn’t nailed it. Hopefully we will.”

Sorry to all the Jennifer Lopez haters. Looks like you’re gonna have to find something else to sip on!

Mark Zuckerberg has returned to Twitter for his first post in almost a decade!

Jennifer Lopez spoke directly to critics who are skeptical about her new cocktail brand, Delola. Lopez took to Instagram to share a video of herself while on her way to purchase some of her new cocktail beverages to prep for Fourth of July festivities on Tuesday. She addressed comments about her drinking status while admitting there was a time when she was sober, but now she indulges in the occasional alcoholic beverage.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta has unleashed its frontal attack on Twitter, the social network controlled by Elon Musk. On Wednesday (July 5), Meta’s Instagram launched Threads, described as a “text-based conversation app.” The app is available in Apple’s App Store for iOS devices and in Google Play for Android.

Jennifer Garner is sharing a summer Instagram post that’s unlike the rest. The actress shared her best wishes for a happy summer while showing off her collection of swimming goggles in various hilarious photos. Jennifer Garner sends sweet message to Ben Affleck on Father’s DayWhy Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck want to renew their vows this summer: ReportAre Jennifer Garner and boyfriend John Miller moving in together?A post shared by Jennifer Garner (@jennifer.garner)The video kicks off with Garner, in a red one piece bathing suit, swimming up to the pool’s surface and saying “Happy summer” while staring straight at the camera.

Jennifer Lopez is setting the record straight about if she drinks alcohol or not.