Celebs are P.O.'d after Instagram announced it would no longer be verifying accounts, The New York Post reports.

Verification on Instagram, much like on Twitter, gives your account a little blue check mark to prove to other users that this account is the real deal. Celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Leonardo DiCaprio are among the verified.

But now, Instagram is backing off from this practice, so celebrities, brands, and noted public figures are SOL.

According to the Post, "...sources say Instagram, owned by Facebook, ran into “serious legal problems” over its verification process and has been forced to pause it. Some suspect Twitter, which also has a verification system, had an issue with Instagram’s."

A pointed message on the Instagram "help page" reads: “It’s not currently possible to request a verified badge.”

The Post reports that current"unverified Instagram users include Julia Roberts,Charlize Theron, Katie Holmes and Kate Hudson."

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Good morning. Kick off your week by catching up on all the important advertising stories.

1. Lego stole the show at the Oscars last night. Tegan and Sara performing "Everything Is Awesome" and dancers handing out Lego Oscars to celebrities helped it become the most-mentioned brand on Twitter during the awards show on Sunday.

2. Apple aired an iPad ad during the Oscars. It tugs on the heartstrings.

3. Two dozen millennials explain why they're obsessed with Snapchat and how they use it. We found out how often they use it and which features they use.

4. A trio of emerging YouTube celebrities called "The Kloons" are on the edge of internet stardom. They have amassed more than 217,000 subscribers.

5. Yelp is suing two companies who claim they can help businesses get more positive reviews. In a blog post, Yelp says "reputation management" or "small business marketing" agencies offering to help businesses remove negative reviews or gain more positive reviews are scams.

6. Celebrities are mad nobody at Instagram will verify their accounts. Instagram is backing off from adding verified badges, although it's not clear why.

7. These are 15 of the most important people at Apple. Here are all the people, beyond Tim Cook, that keep the company running.

8. Rocket Fuel's stock tanked 27% on Friday after reporting disappointing fourth quarter earnings and weak guidance for Q1, The Wall Street Journal's CMO Today reports. The company's losses widened from $2.2 million in the year-ago quarter to $20.5 million, operating expenses doubled, and revenue growth missed its own estimates.

9. Cadillac launched brand ads during the Oscars, designed to show how it is thinking differently, CNET reports. The ads featured stories from people such as Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, "Boyhood" director Richard Linklater, and fashion designer Jason Wu.

10. Arsenal FC's Theo Walcott has left Nike for Adidas. The football player has jumped straight into Adidas' "There will be haters" campaign, Marketing Magazine reports.

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It's common for wealthy tech employees to become startup investors once they've made it big.

But there's also a growing connection between the world of tech and the world of food. That's partly because the San Francsico Bay Area is both the capital of the current tech boom and one of the leading culinary centers in the world. 

Tech investors and execs have been investing in all kinds of restaurants, from boutique coffee shops to salad chains.

Sequoia Capital, a VC firm that's backed Apple, Google, and Oracle, invested in grilled cheese restaurant The Melt in 2011. Sequoia reportedly invested at least $10 million.

San Francisco-based Philz Coffee just finished raising $15 million in a round led by Summit Partners, which has invested in Uber.

Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom, Twitter co-founder Evan Williams, and Twitter investor Chris Sacca poured nearly $26 million into Blue Bottle, a boutique coffee chain, in early 2014..

A new OK! magazine story says Kim Kardashian is spending $100,000 to keep a professional photo retoucher on call to perfect the selfies she posts to Instagram.

The Kardashians have long defended themselves against rumors that they alter all of their photos, but this source tells OK! magazine "Kim used to ask a friend to fix up photos, but it would take hours. She finally decided to hire a pro who can be on call 24/7."

The source also says that part of the job is deleting every trace of the "before photos."

Early last year, Kim made headlines after Twitter and Instagram users noticed some flubs in an uploaded photo that made it pretty clear the pic had been altered.

You can see in the GIF, created by New York Magazine's The Cut, that the photo had clearly been manipulated before it was posted to Instagram.

Business Insider reported that a Photoshop expert explained the discrepancies, noting the "curved door frame" and "distortion in the floor."

The photo had gone viral, racking up half a million likes within days of it being published to social media.

At the time, a rep for Kardashian denied that she had altered the photo in any way. But looking at the GIF, the writing seems to be on the wall.

While OK!'s story is only going by the details given by one unnamed source, it's not the craziest thing in the world to think that Kardashian may deem it necessary to have a hired pro to do her selfie work.

Don't forget, taking selfies is part of Kardashian's business and brand. In April, she will release her book,"Selfish"— 352 pages of her selfies.

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Famed "King of Instagram" Dan Bilzerian is trying to unload his Lamborghini on eBay but has been unsuccessful in finding takers, RumorFix.com reports.

The 2013 Lamborghini Aventador Roadster is listed on eBay for the second time at the price of $500,000, and the current bid is at $410,000.

The reserve bid (a seller can determine bids under a certain amount won't be accepted) has not been met.

The car's description reads "condition is flawless other than one small scuff on the right rear wheel" and the car has appeared in many an Instagram posted by Bilzerian.

Cars, hot women, money, and guns are his favorite things to post to his audience of 6.7 million followers.

No buyer in sight yet, so until someone comes in with a high bid, check out the listing on eBay here.

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If you weren't getting enough of the antics of "King of Instagram" Dan Bilzerian on his widely followed Instagram account, never fear: The King has joined Snapchat.

He announced his arrival to the ephemeral social platform in a tweet:

I did my first snapchat(danbilzerian), i hope nudity is allowed or my snapchat career will be short lived

— Dan Bilzerian (@DanBilzerian) February 26, 2015

Bilzerian has 6.7 million followers on Instagram, all of whom can expect images of his party-boy lifestyle. He usually posts pics of scantily clad women, guns, stacks of money, and high-priced cars. 

We checked out Bilzerian's first Snapchat story, which was, as expected, completely NSFW, featuring a nearly naked woman next to Bilzerian in bed. Bilzerian is holding a gun in the snap. 

Here is the only image from his Snapchat story that we could use, but watch at your own risk if you venture over to the app and view it yourself.

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Instagram playboy Dan Bilzerian, aka the King of Instagram, has been suspended from Snapchat six hours after launching his account under the username "danbilzerian."

I did my first snapchat(danbilzerian), i hope nudity is allowed or my snapchat career will be short lived

— Dan Bilzerian (@DanBilzerian) February 26, 2015

Nudity is not allowed, which explains why Snapchat put the kibosh on Bilzerian's very NSFW Snapchat Story featuring a model's bare breasts and guns. 

This is the only photo from the Snapchat Story, which we watched earlier today, that was appropriate to post here.

The Daily Dot reports that"Snapchat’s community guidelines expressly forbid “pornography,” a broad term that gives them plenty of leeway to squelch undesirable content."

Guess the King of Instagram will just have to stick to the kingdom he already reigns over.

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The demographics of who's on what social network are shifting — older social networks are reaching maturity, while newer social messaging apps are gaining younger users fast.

In a new report from BI Intelligence, we unpack data from over a dozen sources to understand how social media demographics are still shifting. 

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Here are a few of the key takeaways from the BI Intelligence report:

• Facebook still skews significantly female. Women in the U.S. are more likely to use Facebook than men by about 10 percentage points, according to a 2013 survey of social network adoption. 
• Facebook remains the top social network for U.S. teens. Nearly half of teen Facebook users say they're using the site more than last year, and Facebook has more daily teen users than any other social network. 
• That said, Instagram has edged out Facebook and Twitter in terms of prestige among young users. U.S. teens now describe Instagram as "most important," while Facebook and Twitter lost ground on this measure, according to Piper Jaffray's twice yearly teen survey. The survey also found that 83% of U.S. teens in wealthy households were on Instagram. 
• LinkedIn is actually more popular than Twitter among U.S. adults. LinkedIn's core demographic are those aged between 30 and 49, i.e. those in the prime of their career-rising years. Not surprisingly, LinkedIn also has a pronounced skew toward well-educated users. 
• Twitter has begun to lean worryingly toward male users, whereas previously it was a more gender-balanced social network. Pew found that 22% of men use Twitter, while only 15% of women do. 
• YouTube reaches more adults aged 18 to 34 than any single cable TV network. Nearly half of people in this age group visited YouTube between December 2013 and February 2014, according to Nielsen. It was rated by millennials as the top place to watch content, ahead of digital and TV properties like Facebook and ESPN. 
• Snapchat is the youngest social network of all. More than six out of 10 Snapchat users are in the 18-to-24 age group, compared to 28% of Instagram users, according to a survey by Informate. 

The report is full of charts (over 20 charts) and data that can be downloaded and put to use.

In full, the report:

• Looks at overall social networking adoption in the U.S. and globally
• Assesses the most important demographic skews at the top social networks, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube, and Tumblr
• Examines whether Facebook is losing out on teen and millennial users as sites like Instagram grow
• Compares how demographics have changed over time as older social networks have matured
• Identifies the social networks that have become more and less gender-skewed in the last year
• Digs into demographics at top social messaging apps, including Snapchat

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Instagram is finally going to allow brands to place ads in the app that can link to mobile sites. It announced Wednesday that businesses advertising on the photo-sharing platform will be able to use a new service called "carousel ads." The feature will let people who like what they see swipe left to get more content, which will eventually lead to an option to visit an external site through the Instagram browser. 

It's a big deal for Instagram because up to now the app didn't allow brands to link to external content beyond one link in their bio. The social network is self-contained — users post photos/videos, like and comment on photos/videos, and that's about it. Instagram is massive and immensely popular. But part of its charm is that its media is "constrained." You cannot use it for spam photos, because you cannot link those photos to other sites.

Instagram's introduction of the new format changes that. It says it's "a new way for brands to share more images with people interested in their posts." Carousel ads also function like magazine spreads by adding extra "pages" or images for users to look at beyond the simple square that most users get.

"A car company might share an array of different features of a vehicle and provide a link to learn more about the new model," Instagram said. Users can still scroll past ads. Carousel ads launches today, but on a limited basis. The platform is still experimenting with what works best.

Instagram explained that people will start seeing ads in the coming weeks. And added: "There's no details on the cost structure other than that they will be bought the same way Instagram photo ads are, on a CPM (cost per mille/1,000) basis." The model is also only available, currently, to select partners since it's still in its early stages. 

Instagram says that brands have been asking for this for a while. "They want more ways to tell their stories," the company says.

Here are Instagram's current stats:

And here's a video that shows user experience:

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A new Instagram account exists solely to bring those who follow it photos of attractive men holding cups of coffee.

It's aptly named @MenandCoffee and its sister account, though not as widely followed, is @WomenandCoffee.

With its modest following of 15,600 followers, here are some of the photos @MenandCoffee have to offer.

 And from @WomenandCoffee:

In an attempt to monetize the Instagram account, they've created @MenandCoffee and @WomenandCoffee-themed apparel and, yes, coffee mugs:

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Instagram cofounder and CEO Kevin Systrom is taking a tour of Europe. 

His first stop was Paris, where he aimed to immerse himself in the high-fashion community. Many designers and models use his platform religiously.

Naturally, Systrom chronicled much of his visit on Instagram. 

He posted a selfie during a tour of Coco Chanel's historic apartment on the Rue Cambon.

Later, he and longtime girlfriend Nicole Schuetz attended a party hosted by designer Jean Paul Gaultier. They posed with models Karlie Kloss and Gigi Hadid, both of whom have more than 2 million Instagram followers.

Systrom wore a Brioni suit and a Charvet tie.

"My favorite thing in the world is knit Charvet ties," he told Women's Wear Daily. "I’m trying to get the team more into fashion by doing tie Tuesdays."

He also got the chance to meet legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld, who sported his usual dark sunglasses.

The next day, he talked fashion and Instagram with Louis Vuitton's Nicholas Ghesquière and Delphine Arnault.

But fashion types weren't the only celebrities Systrom met on his trip — he also chatted with three-Michelin-starred French chef Alain Ducasse.

And Brazilian soccer star David Luiz, who has more than 6 million followers on Instagram. 

On Thursday morning, he posted a picture of himself in Munich with another soccer star, Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger.

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You've probably heard about the Rich Kids of Instagram, the blog that aggregates photos from the world's richest young Instagram users. Nothing is too outlandish or flashy for these kids— pictures of bottles of Champagne, diamond-encrusted Rolexes, and private yachts are posted almost daily. It's next-level humblebragging. 

Now, there's a parody Instagram account for their wealthy puppy equivalents too.

Kaylin Pound started the "Rich Dogs of Instagram" account two weeks ago.

"I had to write a story for Elite Daily about those Romanian Instagrammers that poked fun at the Rich Kids Of Instagram by recreating a bunch of their photos," she told Business Insider.

"This made me wonder if anyone had ever thought of making a parody account with dogs, and to my surprise no one had done it before so I made The Rich Dogs Of Instagram account."

Pound has been working for Elite Daily since November — before the millennial news website was acquired by the Daily Mail. She says when she started the account, which features pictures of dogs appearing to live exorbitant lifestyles, she just aggregated pictures she found on Instagram. But now "thanks to all of the people that have been sending me images, I am now strictly posting submissions," she says.

Pound says she's "very surprised" by how many followers she's amassed in a relatively short period of time. She's up to 13,700 followers currently and gains another 1,000 every day, and she intends to keep the account going.  

Pound, who has two Westies named Nuckles and Nellie, is using Rich Dogs of Instagram for a charitable cause too.

"Since it has gained so much press attention in such a short time, I decided that I wanted to use it for something other than a good laugh, so I am teaming up with Posh Pets Rescue in NYC to help them spread the word about giving back to dogs that aren’t as fortunate as The Rich Dogs of Instagram," she says.

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If you're an avid Instagram user, chances are you have some filters that are your favorites and some that go untouched.

Instagram makes it simple to hide and re-arrange filters that you don't use, and it only takes a moment.

First you'll need to make sure you have the latest version of Instagram on your phone, which you can download here. Next, just snap a photo or choose one from your camera roll, which will bring up the traditional list of filters.

To hide a filter, just tap and hold down a finger on the one you want to remove. You'll now be able to drag it upwards into the "Drag to hide" box above.

You can also use the same method to drag and re-arrange filters; just drag the filter you'd like to move over to the position you'd prefer it to be in the carousel and drop it in.

There's also an alternative method that lets you accomplish the same thing but in list form. If you scroll all the way to the right, you'll see a "Manage" button. Tap that, and you'll be able to hide and re-order your filters without dragging and dropping.

You can download the latest version of Instagram for iPhone over at the App Store, and for Android over at the Google Play store.

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17-year-old Humza Deas dares to go where most of us never would. 

As one of New York City's "outlaw Instagrammers"— a name given to a group of young photographers by a recent New York magazine article— Deas scales the city's tallest buildings and bridges to get some truly jaw-dropping shots. 

Most of these locations are extremely dangerous and even illegal to access. The outlaw Instagrammers usually take their photos at night so as to avoid trouble. Still, the photographers — most of whom are minors — have certainly gotten the attention of both the public and the police. 

When a mysterious white flag appeared at the top of the Brooklyn Bridge in July of last year, Deas' followers immediately posted thousands of messages to his Instagram page, asking if he was responsible for the stunt. Heas attempted to clear his name by doing a video interview with a local TV station, but it ended up backfiring, and he was questioned by police.

According to a source who recently heard Deas speak at an Instagram marketing event, Deas now seems to believe he's on the NYPD's radar, though he's never been arrested for trespassing.

Deas told Business Insider that he plans to leave New York City at the end of March, shortly after his 18th birthday.

"I feel I will be 90% done capturing the city through my perspective and in order to grow not only as an artist, but as a person too I think it's time for me to leave the nest and travel the world," he said. "I think if I want to accomplish my dreams then this is something I need to do. I will truly miss this this city."

Deas says that he'll head to Los Angeles first, then San Francisco and Miami. After that, he'll travel internationally. He'll be taking the same adrenaline-pumping photos at every stop along the way. 

"I have big things planned for my leave, going out with a bang!" Deas told Business Insider.

He said to stay tuned to his Instagram page, adding that he plans to debut a video on the Nasdaq screen in Times Square on March 11, the day before his birthday. 

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As we mentioned yesterday, great personal style takes time, experimentation, and a rock solid sense of self.  It can take years, and a lot of misses, to develop a refined sense of style that is all your own. But once you arrive, there is no denying the authenticity of good taste.

Here are 10 people on Instragram that, in my opinion, have developed a world-class style.

Julien Landa

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Julien Landa is a rancher and leather craftsman living in rural Netherlands. On the low, he’s also one of the premiere collectors of vintage Ralph Lauren. He specifically loves worn-in RRL workwear, which makes perfect sense given his look and lifestyle. His instagram page is like an unpublished Ralph Lauren lookbook spanning the past 20 years.

Mr. Raro

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Mr. Raro is the CEO and designer of the Mararo boutique in Milan. He cuts no corners in the production of his handmade bespoke garments, which he wears proudly throughout the streets of Milan. His look is full-on, old world elegance. I would call it European Royalty inspired tailoring, with the heavily roped shoulders, saturated colors, pocket watches, and all that.

JS Vann

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Our friend JS Vann, aka Dirty Sox, aka Mr. Couture Streetwear, aka The Colorful Suit Man, is the coolest young tailor in Toronto. He recently opened a downtown design studio, where he cuts everything from custom suits to custom quilted joggers. His ability to blend hood-inspired streetwear with classic tailored menswear is always tastefully entertaining. 

Sarah Ann Murray

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There isn’t a woman on earth who wears menswear better than Rake Magazine editor Sarah Ann Murray. She makes classic menswear look sexier than ever because she’s well-versed in bespoke tailoring and isn’t afraid to push the envelope with things like colors, patterns and accessories. 

Khaled Nasr 

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Our friend Khaled Nasr (as featured here and here) is a self-made man, an engineer, a serial entrepreneur, and an all-around boss. He doesn’t work in menswear, but he makes so many trips to Naples to buy perfectly cut soft-shouldered jackets from his favorite tailors at Sciamat, that he’s become known in the business as a purveyor of fine tailoring. 

Fabio Attanasio

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Fabio is an Italian menswear blogger who’s tagline is “fostering the rebirth of a sartorial classicism in menswear”. He’s does a good job showcasing high-end bespoke tailoring in a light-hearted tone and, like any menswear blogger, he loves showing off his thoughtfully curated outfit photos.

Jason Andrew 

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 Our friend Jason Andrew, the best-dressed speech pathologist in New York City, is one smooth cat. He doesn’t work in the menswear business either, but loves clothes and uses personal style to his advantage in his medical career. His instagram account can be used as a how-to guide for layering.

Alessandro Squarzi

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Alessandro Squarzi owns a prominent showroom in Milan and represents some premiere brands throughout Europe and America. His job is to curate what’s cool in the market and stand behind products that he believes in. His less-is-more approach to style should be used as an example for anyone looking to refine their look.

 Angel Ramos

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Angel, aka Mr. Sprezzy, is a good friend of mine and a style icon in his own right. The fellow “Best Dressed Man in America” turned his notoriety into a successful custom clothing business based around his signature American-meets-Italian aesthetic. 

The Snob Report

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Truthfully, I don’t even know who this guy is, because he doesn’t show his face on his instagram. What he does show, however, is an impressively large closet and an absolute mastery when it comes to pattern-mixing and color combos. His jacket/shirt/tie/pocket square combinations are top notch. 

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Instagram's CEO and founder Kevin Systrom and celebrity chef Jamie Oliver threw an exclusive, invite-only party in London on Monday night at a venue in the shadow of St. Paul's Cathedral.

It's the second annual party the photo app has thrown in the UK, which aims to celebrate all the Instagram stars that have made it such a success in the region. It's as much a marketing exercise as it is a celebration. Celebrities turned up in their droves. And Instagram made sure they were snapped.

The biggest star in attendance was One Direction's Liam Payne. He's an active Instagrammer who caused a social media storm among 1D fans last year when he launched his account under the name @fakeliampayne.

Here he is posing with Kevin Systrom last night:

He also stopped for snaps with his girlfriend Sophia Smith, and Jamie Oliver.

Fashion stylist Alexis Knox taught Liam how to "peace n pout."

It looks like Liam got chatting to comedian Russell Brand last night, too.

As did Channel 4 news anchor Jon Snow. 

TV presenters Ant (left) and Dec (right) joined models Jane Parfitt (left) and Jodie Kidd (right) for some drinks.

Actor Matthew Lewis, who plays Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter movie franchise, hung out with musician Bethan Mary Leadley.

Blur bassist Alex James showed up. Here he is being serious with fashion designer Amy Molyneaux.

It was a bit of a Britpop bash. From left to right: British chief Gizzi Erskine, rapper Professor Green, Oasis guitarist Andy Bell, Jamie Oliver, and former All Saints singer Nicole Appleton.

"Game of Thrones" actress Laura Padelska took a selfie with stylist and blogger Roxie Nafousi.

Jamie and Kevin capped off an evening well spent together with a celebratory (strong) drink. 

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A man needs more than just tips and advice to reach his style goals. He also needs inspiration.

And one the best places to find that inspiration is the visual paradise of Instagram.

We've chosen a few of our favorite Instagram feeds to inspire you to live your best sartorial life.

The legendary Nick Wooster's Instagram is just as awesome as you would expect it to be. His signature brand of style is in full force in every 'gram.

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StayClassic's Tim Melideo puts together low-budget outfits in new and interesting ways every day. His Instagram curates his best looks, along with some pretty photography. Perfect follow for the cash-strapped.

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Follow EJ Samson, but be prepared to be jealous. The former GQ fashion director (now leading Hearst's men's group) has an insanely good wardrobe paired with the life you wish you had. He chronicles it all on his Instagram for both life and fashion inspiration.

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She's only 23, but Kayla Itsines has already become a household name in the Australian fitness community and she's about to take the U.S. by storm.

The personal trainer and health guru has amassed over 2.3 million followers on Instagram where she posts workout moves, recipes, fitness tips, and inspirational messages.

But unlike competing fit-stagrammers who have built their audiences by posting selfies of their seemingly unattainable bodies, Itsines is all about accessibility. Her message is that anyone can lead a healthier lifestyle and through social media and her online fitness guides, she wants to help them take the first step.

She's now on an unofficial global fitness world tour that will be culminate in a trip to America this spring.

Kayla Itsines is 23 and from Adelaide, Australia.

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According to her website, Kayla's journey began in 2008, when she started a personal training course at the Australian Institute of Fitness.

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After graduation she took a job at a “women’s only” personal training center. However, she soon realized that the methods being taught failed to help clients achieve the look and confidence they desired.

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Following rumors that Taylor Swift insured her legs for $40 million, Swift joked on Instagram that her pet cat Meredith needs to pay up after scratching her across her left thigh.

"GREAT WORK MEREDITH I WAS JUST TRYING TO LOVE YOU AND NOW YOU OWE ME 40 MILLION DOLLARS," Swift captioned her photo.

The Daily Mail reports that the rumor of the $40 million insurance policy was first written about in The National Enquirer, where a source explained "It seems like a ludicrous sum, but if something was to happen to her legs, Taylor wouldn't be able to give her signature stage performances.Her $200 million career would be in big trouble."

Taylor, who has named her cats Meredith Gray and Olivia Benson after her favorite TV characters, often uploads photos of her cats' antics to Instagram for her millions of fans to see.

While Swift has not confirmed the rumors of the leg insurance, it's definitely very on-brand of her to make a mockery of these things publicly. She recently posted a photo of herself baring her midriff in a bikini to quell the longtime rumor that she didn't have a belly button. 

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You may not be hearing the name "Dolce & Gabbana" on the red carpet anytime soon.

Fusion reports fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana were quoted in an interview saying: "The only family is the traditional one. No chemical offsprings and rented uterus: life has a natural flow; there are things that should not be changed."

The statement appeared in the Italian magazine Panorama.

It soon caught the attention of folks on social media everywhere, including Elton John, who took to Instagram on Sunday to comment.

Soon the hashtag #boycotdolceandgabbana started spreading on Twitter. John, who has two sons with husband David Furnish, this caption with a photo on Instagram:

How dare you refer to my beautiful children as "synthetic". And shame on you for wagging your judgmental little fingers at IVF — a miracle that has allowed legions of loving people, both straight and gay, to fulfil their dream of having children. Your archaic thinking is out of step with the times, just like your fashions. I shall never wear Dolce and Gabbana ever again. #BoycottDolceGabbana

It was reported in 2006 that Gabbana spoke against same-sex marriage, though Dolce and Gabbana, both gay, were formerly linked romantically until their split several years ago.

In 2013, The Telegraph asked the duo whether they had considered marrying each other, to which they both responded: "What?! Never! I don't believe in gay marriage."

Here are some of the tweets that rolled in proclaiming the boycott against the famous designers. This one is from Courtney Love Cobain:

 One from Perez Hilton:

Even Ricky Martin:

"Glee" screenwriter Ryan Murphy and Victoria Beckham have also tweeted in support of Elton John and the LGBTQ community. 

"These designers' horrifying views are never in fashion. Their clothes are as ugly as their hate," Murphy said. 

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