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Sophie Ross Articles
One Year Later, and Arielle Charnas Still Doesn’t Get It
Sophie Ross looks back on igniting the (first) Charnas backlash in her viral Twitter thread from early in the pandemic.
By Sophie Ross
Danielle Bernstein Lands on TikTok With a Resounding Thud
There are hundreds of comments on the controversial designer’s new account, and they’re all scathing.
By Sophie Ross
I Finally Found Out What a David Dobrik Is and I Don’t Want It
The previously beloved YouTuber's history of alleged problematic behavior is being revealed.
By Sophie Ross
In Case It’s Not Clear: Plagiarizing Tweets Is the Lamest Thing Ever
“Summer House” star Hannah Berner appears to have a history of plagiarizing her tweets as a comedian.
By Sophie Ross
This Season of The Bachelor Just Feels … Yucky
This season introduced the first Black bachelor — and some of the show’s most awful contestants to date.
By Sophie Ross
Will Danielle Bernstein Ever Take Accountability for Her Mess?
A new article alleges that Bernstein steals designs from small businesses for her brand, WeWoreWhat.
By Sophie Ross
This ‘Summer House’ Situation Is Extremely Disappointing
Star Paige DeSorbo’s racist remark ignites a scandal before the Bravo show's newest season even airs.
By Sophie Ross
If I See One More Person Defending Armie Hammer ...
The actor is at the center of the biggest, most disturbing celebrity scandal in recent memory. Plus: Bella Thorn’s OnlyFans backlash and Kendall Jenner’s face.
By Sophie Ross
Dissecting Hilaria Baldwin’s Bizarre New York Times Interview
A deep dive into the final scandal of 2020.
By Sophie Ross
Dixie D’Amelio Is Still Proudly Rude, This Time to Her Boyfriend Noah Beck
Plus: Perez Hilton gets kicked off TikTok (finally!) and Arielle Charnas holds an all-white “Motherhood Panel” (again!!).
By Sophie Ross
The 'Call Her Daddy' Fanbase Has Turned on Alex Cooper
Plus: Gabi DeMartino’s OnlyFans deactivation and Scott Disick’s new 19-year-old girlfriend.
By Sophie Ross
Cazzie David’s New Book Is Getting Dunked On
Plus: Charli D’Amelio loses 1 million followers, Lisa Rinna (maybe) spills tea on her daughters
By Sophie Ross
Caroline Calloway’s New Art, Something Navy x Hillary Duff, and More Influencer Controversies
Welcome to Straight Up With Sophie, a new weekly column in which Sophie Ross explains three controversies currently unfolding online.
By Sophie Ross
Arielle Charnas Took a PPP Loan After Fleeing to the Hamptons
Yes, there's another reason to be mad about Arielle Charnas.
By Kate Lindsay
How Arielle Charnas Botched the Something Navy Relaunch
The infamous influencer has somehow topped her COVID-19 controversy
By Sophie Ross
The Best Memes Are Now Activist Memes
Patia’s Fantasy World, Wurfelhouse, and moma.ps5 are reaching new audiences with razor-sharp political content
By Sophie Ross
The Influencers Who Blew It Responding to Black Lives Matter
The past (and sometimes present) have caught up with Caroline Calloway, Jessica Mulroney, Jenna Kutcher, and more
By Sophie Ross
Meet the Anonymous Crusaders Exposing Shady Influencers
Influencers Truth and Deux Moi are Instagram must-follows for social media gossip, controversy, and exposés
By Sophie Ross
The Young Influencers Making Instagram Cool Again
Wealth-flaunting ‘blogger’ celebs are being displaced by an unpolished, relatable new generation
By Sophie Ross
The Saga of Arielle Charnas, Patient Zero of Influencer-Coronavirus Controversy
A blow-by-blow account of the definitive social media scandal of 2020, from the Twitter user who made it go viral
By Sophie Ross