BY : EMILY BROWN

An Instagram model believes she loses out on over $1 million per year as she claims her account is the ‘most impersonated’ on the social media site. 

Allison Parker used to work as a waitress, but set up her Instagram account in 2015 and now reportedly rakes in a seven-figure salary by posting pictures to her followers.

The 28-year-old regularly shares snaps showing off her figure, but dozens of other accounts also post similar pictures, with users claiming to be Allison in order to attract victims as part of catfishing schemes, where internet users pose as someone else.

When she first came across a fake account, Allison admitted she was ‘a little flattered’, but the sheer number of fake profiles now ‘drives [her] crazy’.

The model explained:

If you search Allison Parker on Instagram or other social media platforms I’m almost 100% positive that I’m the most impersonated model on it.

They usually just post the same content I post with the same exact captions. Some are catfishing. A lot are selling my content for their own gain.

There is currently no law in the UK prohibiting catfishing, but many campaigners are pushing to make it illegal as people can fall victim to scams involving abuse, fraud or romance.

Allison doesn’t interact with the fake accounts, though she believes her attempts to get rid of them are futile as ‘the reporting mechanism is absolutely no good’.

The fake profiles have left Allison’s fans confused as to which account is real, and as a result the model believes she gets reported ‘more than most of the fakes’.

Allison wants Instagram to verify her account so followers will know which is real, as at the moment she believes the impersonators are benefiting from her content.

She explained:

They have nothing better to do than live a fake life pretending to be me and ripping innocent people off.

I bet if you add up every dollar someone has earned re-selling my content acting as me or catfishing people, I’d have to guess it’s over $1m a year in lost income.

Allison has received comments from people who believe she took their money through catfishing, and she admitted that it can be tough to reassure the people who have fallen for the lies.

While some victims believe her, others ‘swear up and down’ she is responsible.

Though fake accounts make her job more difficult, Allison still has plenty of admirers, some of which have proposed marriage to her and others who claim she is already their wife.

The model has received a few strange requests from fans, one of which involved someone asking: ‘May I purchase a Tupperware of one of your large bowel movements?’

Unsurprisingly, Allison wasn’t so keen on that idea, as she explained:

[I] wasn’t sure if I was supposed to freeze my poop or what but I guess he probably had the info.

I don’t want to be known as the girl who sold out for taking a turd for someone’s obsessive pleasure.

Strange requests aside, Allison said the job allows her to live a ‘laid back lifestyle’, and while she does ‘buy [herself] some nice things’ she tries to save when she can.

She also enjoys ‘interacting with [her] fans and other models’ and ‘working [her] own hours from home and having a lot of freedom’.

For any keen fans who might be looking to romance her, rather than one of the impersonators, Allison advised showing appreciation for her work. Hopefully any interested parties will be able to find the real her!

https://www.unilad.co.uk/life/instagram-model-estimates-shes-lost-over-1-million-per-year-as-most-impersonated-account/

A tough jobs market, pay cuts and an ailing economy have caused unrest among the Indian professionals and those working in IT, media and manufacturing feel their companies will fare worse in the next six months, a new LinkedIn survey said on Tuesday.

More than two in five media professionals said their companies would fare worse in the next six months, exhibiting a bleak outlook towards the short-term future. One in four manufacturing professionals and more than one in five IT professionals felt the same.

The overall findings showed that one in three Indians have reported a decrease in their personal incomes, whereas 48 per cent of active job seekers and 43 per cent of full-time professionals anticipate fewer job openings in the next two weeks.

LinkedIn’s second ‘Workforce Confidence Index’ shows a slight dip in the overall confidence towards future opportunities as professionals foresee testing times ahead.

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/it-professionals-think-worse-coming-in-next-6-months-linkedin-survey-120050500954_1.html

By Destiny Lugardo

By: Jason Aycock

Facebook’s (FB +1.9%) Oculus is building a new version of its Quest stand-alone virtual reality headset, though it and other Oculus developments are fighting headwinds due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Several potential Quest successors are under development, Bloomberg reports, including some that are smaller, lighter and have a faster refresh rate; it’s not final which new version will be released.

The new Quest was set to be launched around Oculus Connect at the end of 2020, but supply-chain problems and other issues could delay shipping into 2021.

It’s the midrange offering from Oculus. The current Quest is $399, cheaper than the high-end Rift S but better than the entry-level Oculus Go.

The company’s also building an augmented reality headset, though the virus has slowed hardware development there as well. It had been planned for a 2023 launch.

In recent days, Russian users of the Instagram social network have noticed something new on the social network. He now refuses to show publications with the hashtag #море in the Russian language.

Russian users of the Instagram social network have noticed that it limited the display of photos published with the hashtag #море in the language of Tolstoy.

Now when a user starts looking for posts with that keyword, a notification is displayed stating that the posts concerned “often support behavior that can cause harm or even death”.

At the same time, the technical service of the social network offers to help users facing difficulties.

The developers have not yet commented on the situation or justified the restriction imposed. However, the ban only applies to the Russian version of the hashtag. Posts marked #sea are displayed without any changes.

https://www.mbs.news/c/2020/05/instagram-refuses-to-display-certain-publications-with-this-hashtag.html

The photographs of Esther Acebo, Stockholm or Mónica Gaztambide in La Casa de Papel, have not left their followers indifferent. The actress and presenter takes it all off for Instagram and the madness breaks out beyond our borders.

ACTRESS ESTHER ACEBO FROM LA CASA DE PAPEL HAS LEFT ALL HER FOLLOWERS ON THE VERGE OF MADNESS WITH THE VERY NATURAL IMAGE OF HER ANATOMY. HOLLY SHOWS HERSELF IN A SCENE AKIN TO A SUNRISE OR A NIGHT FULL OF SHADOWS, AND COVERS ONLY WHAT IS NECESSARY TO AVOID CENSORSHIP.

ESTHER ACEBO (MADRID, 1983) IS NOT ONLY AN ACTRESS, SHE IS ALSO A PRESENTER AND REPORTER, KNOWN FOR HAVING PARTICIPATED IN NON STOP PEOPLE, LOS CHARMED (2016) AND ESPECIALLY FOR PLAYING MÓNICA GAZTAMBIDE IN THE ATRESMEDIA SERIES, NOW ON NETFLIX , THE PAPER HOUSE.

ESTHER STUDIED SCIENCES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CASTILLA-LA MANCHA (2001/2005). HE COMBINED HIS CAREER WITH ACTING CLASSES. HER FIRST OPPORTUNITY CAME AS A PRESENTER OF THE CHILDREN’S PROGRAM KOSMI CLUB IN CASTILLA-LA MANCHA. AFTER THIS SHE STARTED ON NON STOP PEOPLE, A MOVISTAR + CHANNEL, ALSO AS A PRESENTER.

SHE CONTINUED WORKING AS AN ACTRESS AND DEBUTED ON NATIONAL TELEVISION WITH ÁNGEL O DEMONIO (TELECINCO). HE ALSO MADE THE LEAP TO THE CINEMA WITH RICARDO DÁVILA’S FILM, THE ENCHANTED, WHICH WAS RELEASED ON THE INTERNET.

ON MAY 2, 2017, LA CASA DE PAPEL WAS RELEASED, WHERE SHE PLAYS MÓNICA GAZTAMBIDE, ONE OF THE MAIN CHARACTERS OF THE NETFLIX SERIES, LOVER OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE CASA DE LA MONEDA AND THEN ANOTHER OF THE PROTAGONISTS.

ESTHER APPEARS IN THE NEW IMAGE (ABOVE) FROM THE SIDE, COVERING PART OF HER FACE WITH HER HAND, AS IF THE LIGHT BOTHERED HER AND HER PRONOUNCED CURVES BECOMING THE PROTAGONIST OF THE ARTISTIC IMAGE.

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Music streaming service Soundcloud is capitalizing on consumer demand for live entertainment amid the COVID-19 quarantine with the launch of its own slate of originally produced live programming. The company today announced its plans for a new Twitch channel where it will air live chat series and other panel conversations, plus music sets and shows…

Music streaming service Soundcloud is capitalizing on consumer demand for live entertainment amid the COVID-19 quarantine with the launch of its own slate of originally produced live programming. The company today announced its plans for a new Twitch channel where it will air live chat series and other panel conversations, plus music sets and shows focused on music discovery. The programming will feature artists, producers and other industry experts in an effort to appeal to both music creators and fans alike.

While the company has offered other music discovery and creator resources in the past, this is the first time it has offered live video and a way to interact with the music community in real time, as it will by way of Twitch’s built-in chat.

The new slate of originals begins on Wednesday, May 6th, at 2 PM ET, with “Studio Sessions with Soulection,” a 90-minute music show hosted by Soulection founder Joe Kay. The show promises to feature “surprise guests” who will dig through Soundcloud to find the most exciting, undiscovered tracks and discuss what makes a track stand out.

On Thursday, May 7th, Soundcloud will begin airing its three-hour weekly live chat series “Cloud Bar,” where creators, industry execs and influencers will take on topics, like how to build a career in music, and look at new trends in music discovery, culture and more.

This week’s guests include CAA music agents, Zach Iser and Caroline Yim; artist managers Byron Wilson, Matthew Burnett and Jordan Evans; Dae Bogan of The Mechanical Licensing Collective; XXL’s Editorial Director Georgette Cline; hip-hop entrepreneur Roger Gengo; recording artist, activist and entrepreneur, Vic Mensa; and founder and CEO of Biz 3 Publicity and ICF certified Personal/Professional Coach, Kathryn Frazier.

The discussion will be in three parts, beginning with the timely topic of how the music community is coping with the COVID-19 cancellations of live music, and how they’re working to bring their music to fans online. The other two parts of the conversation will focus on the changes in music discovery occurring due to the pandemic and the subject of self-care for artists.

On May 11th, Soundcloud will introduce two more shows, “Fresh Pressed” and “Fast Track.”

The former aims to give the latest scoop on the best new tracks while the latter will have rising artists creating their own beat in 60 minutes or less using software and instruments in digital music making. “Fresh Pressed” will continue to air every Monday from 2-3: 30 PM ET and “Fast Track” will air every other Wednesday from 2-3: 30 PM ET.

Twitch has been working to make its resources available to music artists and other creators during the COVID-19 pandemic as it sees the potential to expand beyond gaming.

On that front, the company just hired Spotify’s former director of Product Management Tracy Chan as its new head of Product and Engineering for Music. The company also recently partnered with Bandsintown and Soundcloud to fast-track artists onto its Twitch Affiliates platform, so they can make money from their live streams. According to some artists, it’s been easier to make money on Twitch compared with mainstream social platforms.

Twitch is also preparing to air a two-hour “Sessions” music and conversation series on its front page on four consecutive Wednesdays, starting this week at 4 PM ET. Guests will include CAM, Skip Marley, Steve Earle, Brandy Clark and DJ Twin Shadow for the debut show. Viewers will be able to donate to the MusiCares charity’s COVID-19 relief fund during the event.

Soundcloud on Twitch begins Wednesday, May 6th, at 2: 00 PM ET, but users can follow the channel and opt to turn on notifications on Twitch now.

The company says it will publish its schedule for the week here on its own site.

By Eddie Makuch and Chloi Rad

The Valorant closed beta has been active for weeks now, but there are still plenty of people who haven’t gotten their beta key yet. Record-breaking Twitch viewership numbers would suggest that the beta, which requires you to watch Twitch streams to get access to, is still in very high demand. If you’re still waiting for your Valorant beta key, make sure you’re following the instructions below properly to maximize your chances of getting in. Valorant has finally launched its ranked competitive mode after Riot mentioned it in its update 0.49 patch notes, so now is a good time to try to get in–you can learn more about how Valorant’s ranked system works in our guide.

How To Get A Valorant Beta Key From Twitch Stream Drops

To get a Valorant beta key, you will need a Riot account, but you also need to sign up for Twitch. You must also be located in one of the regions listed later in this section. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to become eligible for a Valorant beta invite.

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1. Register for a Riot account
2. Sign up for Twitch
3. Link your Riot and Twitch accounts and make sure drops are enabled
4. Watch Valorant streams on Twitch

During the second week of beta, Riot expanded which streams can actually drop beta invites. Originally, only Twitch streamers specially selected by Riot to drop invites could do so, meaning you could only watch specific streams to get access. But now all Twitch streamers with access to the closed beta are able to drop beta invites for their viewers, as long as they are streaming Valorant. This doesn’t increase the number of invites going out, but it does widen your options for getting into the beta. It should be harder to game the system than it was initially, as, well, as Twitch updated its guidelines to prevent people from running VOD 24/7 sessions to farm the keys.

This initial beta will be limited to players in the United States, Europe, Canada, Russia, Turkey, and CIS countries. More regions could be supported later, but Riot said this is “pending developments with the current COVID-19 pandemic.” You can find more information in the announcement post on Valorant’s official website.

How Long Do I Need To Watch Valorant Streams To Get A Beta Key?

According to Riot, you need to watch roughly 2 hours of Valorant streams in order to be eligible for a closed beta invite. A higher “weight” is given to viewers with more hours of Valorant streams clocked, which means your chances of getting an invite should be increased, but–as Riot states–“it’s still not guaranteed.” Riot has also provided more details about how closed beta entitlements work on a technical level to address some fans’ concerns. It’s also begun the process of manually rewarding “the most engaged Valorant stream viewers” with beta invites, as a thank you to fans.

Will Watching More Valorant Streams Increase My Chances Of Getting A Drop?

Riot has clarified how closed beta entitlements for Valorant work, as many people have been watching Twitch streams with no sign of an invite. You can read more about it in Riot’s blog post, but according to Riot, Valorant beta invites work differently than regular drops on Twitch. Among the points they’ve clarified, Riot states that a certain percentage of people who are eligible for an invite are given Valorant closed beta access “throughout the day and night,” except during server outages, when invites are paused. The selection is always random, and while watching more hours of Valorant streams will increase your chances of getting an invite, there is no guarantee you’ll get one.

According to Riot, you don’t need to have Twitch running to receive a drop. Once you’ve met the viewing requirement of 2 hours or more, you will be eligible for an invite during Riot’s next “wave of entitlements.”

Valorant Beta Updates And Patch Notes

Valorant has received steady and consistent updates in its still relatively fresh beta stage. One of its earliest updates nerfed Raze and Sage and its latest patch, update 0.49, added competitive mode and ranked matchmaking–they aren’t live yet, but they will be “in the near future.” Omen also got some gameplay adjustments and a redesign, alongside Breach.

Read full patch notes for several Valorant beta updates below.

• Valorant beta update 0.47+ full patch notes
• Valorant beta update 0.49 full patch notes

Valorant Beta Minimum And Recommended System Specs

To see if your PC can even run Valorant, check out the minimum and recommended Valorant system requirements.

Will Valorant Closed Beta Progress Carry Over To The Final Game?

According to Riot, progress you make in the closed beta for Valorant will not carry over to the final game, as its “current gameplay state may very well change come launch.” While gameplay progress won’t be saved, you will retain all Valorant Points you purchase during the closed beta, plus a 20% bonus as a thank you from Riot, when the game launches.

How Long Is The Valorant Beta?

According to Riot, the Valorant closed beta will be “short,” but it’s willing to reconsider based on player feedback. On beta launch day, Valorant broke a Twitch record for single-day viewership numbers, so it is certainly popular, with a large volume of players trying to access the beta even weeks later.

When Does Valorant Launch?

Riot Games hopes to launch Valorant in “Summer 2020,” but has not given a more specific release date.

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-to-get-your-valorant-beta-key-from-twitch-stre/1100-6475366/

By Janine Puhak

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It’s the first Monday in May, and Instagram users are changing from their pajamas into homemade fashion statements, and it’s all in honor of the would-have-been Met Gala, which was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Though Vogue’s annual event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art has been delayed as the COVID-19 outbreak sweeps the globe, fans are paying tribute to the biggest night in fashion by dressing up at home.

PEOPLE ARE TURNING PAPER BAGS INTO CHIC DRESSES DURING LOCKDOWN

In an epic salute to the star-studded soiree, Instagrammers are participating in the #MetGalaChallenge by showing off homespun spins on some of the most famous celebrity looks seen on the gala’s red carpet in recent years.

Fashion-forward participants are bringing the heat with look-alike homages to unforgettable ensembles worn by Lady Gaga, Emily Ratajkowski, Rihanna, Zendaya, Celine Dion, Janelle Monae and more. Even Mindy Kaling jumped in on the craze, recreating Jared Leto’s look from the 2019 bash — complete with mannequin head.

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Better yet, Vogue and actor Billy Porter will select a number of favorite #MetGalaChallenge looks to highlight on the fashion mag’s Instagram page, as well as the Met Museum’s on May 4, Vogue said.

The 2020 gala theme was supposed to be “About Time: Fashion and Duration,” and chaired by actresses Meryl Streep and Emma Stone, “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Louis Vuitton creative director Nicolas Ghesquière, under the tutelage of longtime Vogue editor Anna Wintour.

Fox News’ Jessica Napoli and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/instagram-users-famous-fashion-looks-met-gala-challenge

By Daniel Kucher

Selena Gomez is a fan of her own song, “Boyfriend”. Proof is, the young woman has fun on this piece on Instagram!

Selena Gomez is more active than ever on social networks. The young woman is having fun on her latest single on Instagram!

Selena Gomez’s Boyfriend music video has spilled a lot of ink. Indeed, in the latter, the young woman takes control over her romantic dates.

Armed with a magic flask, the young woman therefore transforms her suitors into toads and lock them in cages. Just that !

After a beautiful love story with Justin Bieber and a romance with The Weeknd, Selena Gomez does not hesitate to address the theme of romantic relationships. Single, the young woman is far from being a heart to take.

As she confided on Instagram, the young woman wants to live for her. After having suffered for a long time from what the tabloids said about her, the pretty brunette wants to go ahead. “I want to be clear: having a boyfriend is far from my priorities,” she said.

SELENA GOMEZ HAPPENS ON BOYFRIEND ON INSTAGRAM
On social networks, Selena Gomez therefore continues to promote her latest song, Boyfriend. The latter is from the reissue of his latest opus, Rare.

A few hours ago, the pretty brunette was dancing to the song. All with a filter on which the young woman has a toad above her head.

The short video urges internet users to order their single. And this is not the first time that the young woman dances on her single.

A few weeks ago, Selena took over TikTok to dance to the song. “I like all of your TikToks on Boyfriend,” she also commented. I think of you and send you a lot of love. ”

For a long time Queen of Instagram, the young woman, dethroned by Kylie Jenner and Ariana Grande is therefore getting back on track! Will it be able to catch up on the flagship social network?