Nearly Half of Kim Kardashian’s Instagram Followers are Fake, Report Reveals

Social media-savvy celebrities Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift, Ellen DeGeneres, and Ariana Grande have massive amounts of fake followers on Instagram and Twitter, according to a new report.

A new investigation by ICMP ran the accounts of 99 celebrities in the sports and entertainment industry through the measuring software IG Audit, and determined which of them had the most fake followers respective to their total follower count.

It was revealed that Ellen DeGeneres has the highest number of fake followers, with 58 percent of her 75.6 million Instagram followers being fake.

Korean boy band BTS’s 20 million following came second with 48 percent fake followers, followed by Kourtney Kardashian with 49 percent fakeness out of 80.7 million followers.

Next up are Taylor Swift with 49 percent, and Ariana Grande with 46 percent.

Both Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian were found to have 44 percent fake followers, and other honorable mentions include Miley Cyrus (45 percent), Kevin Hart (44 percent), and Drake (38 percent).

You can check out the full list right here.

It’s Kylie Jenner’s Birthday—Here Are 22 Times We Wanted to Copy Her Beauty Look

Although Forbes‘s claim that Kylie Jenner is the world’s youngest self-made billionaire has been controversial (self-made being the controversial part), no one can argue the youngest Jenner has become one of the most influential beauty and makeup moguls in the industry—self-made or not. Back in March of this year, when she was just 21 years old, her net worth was set at a crisp $1 billion, and in 2018, Kylie Cosmetics’ revenue climbed an impressive 9% to an estimated $360 million. And, according to Forbes, she owns all of it.

Therefore, it’s none too surprising she knows her way around the makeup industry and is equally well-versed in beauty formulas and product know-how. Of course, each of her sisters is rather iconic in the beauty department to boot. Our point? Jenner has had her fair share of mesmerizing makeup moments over the years, and to celebrate her 22nd birthday today, we’re highlighting the specific looks that made us gasp in appreciation. Remember last year’s birthday vibes shown below?

Ahead, 22 beauty looks rife with colorful strands; long, fluttery lashes; and of course, lots of nude lips. Happy birthday, Kylie! And cheers to all the equally stunning looks surely awaiting us in year 22 and beyond. 

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