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The hottest tea, the spiciest gossip, the fiercest commentary and no fucking censorship. We are the Los Santos VIXEN. Hope you've been doing your kegels, babe. Letter from the editor: Sis, stop reading the story and BE the story. Submit your gossip to our handy and under-fucking-utilized gossip submission form. Chop chop. Also Like, Subscribe, Share, is this your first time online? Click HERE ! LSVIXEN XOXO ❤️ Introductory Song for Rumour Has It! Rumour Has It: Partygoer Drugged with Embalming Fluid at Diamond Resort Halloween Bash! (An 'artists' depiction of the partygoer) So a lot of gossip makes its way across my desk and sometimes it's funny, sometimes it's hot, sometimes it's sad, but with things like this babes, it's just plain scary! And I'm not talking, like, Halloween Spooky Skeleton scary, but like honest to Goddess gives me the fucking heebie-jeebies Scary. Before we get started though. I'm not a Panopticon. I'm not the San Andreas Chief Shadow Justice. I'm not a Scientist or a fancy pants Doctor. I'm a gossip columnist and this is gossip, so take everything you read here with a heavy grain of salt. Once I heard the rumor, I chased it down and found the partygoer, a credible witness, and I reached out the Diamond Resort for a statement as well as did an interview with a different Resort Manager to investigate how the hell big ass luxury resorts are supposed to handle drama like this. It's wild. But let's get to the story, babes! Buckle up, this is a dooooozy! It started out with a spliff, how did it end up like this?! 🚬 Gotta gotta be down, because I want it all! (The Diamond Resort gleaming in its glory.) Picture it. You're at a killer Halloween Bash at a luxury resort, you're hanging out, having fun, and taking a dip in the hot tub. You're chatting up some dudes who give off good vibes and one offers you a rolly cig. He calls it Sherm, but by then you've already got the cig in your mouth and took a drag. Well, the partygoer had no idea what Sherm was and neither did I until I started researching for this article. It turns out it's just a little ole' regular cigarette... dipped in fucking EMBALMING FLUID. What the FUCK? What ever happened to just smoking weed, guys?! Anyway, I am not too proud to admit that if I were in her shoes, I probably would have made the same choice because as a society we usually trust people to not fucking lace cigarettes with formaldehyde as just a general rule of thumb, although clearly that trust needs to be re-considered. Here's the deal, she didn't feel the real strong effects until Management told everyone the place was closing and they all packed together like fish in the elevator. She began to get lightheaded and collapsed after the doors opened. But this brings us to our hometown heroes. Having a little Faith in the Girl Code! ❤️ (Faith LaBelle, Editor-in-Chief of Diversify Magazine) When our girlie collapsed, not everyone ignored her and left without a second thought. Faith LaBelle, Editor of Diversify Magazine, and Caden Levi, Diversify's Executive Assistant, along with an unnamed Diamond Resort bartender and the partygoer's friend, Jenna Song rushed to her rescue and ensured she wasn't trampled by the crowd. Partygoers told the LS Vixen that a majority of Diamond Resort Management and Security were likely occupied with a separate incident where a woman was leaping from a high ledge to escape a dude trying to force a rose into her hand which drew all the attention away from the partygoer even as she fell ill to the effects of the laced cigarette. Faith stayed with the partygoer and instructed the Bartender to get her some water while Caden called for an ambulance. A single member of Diamond Resort Security named 'Amy' was also reported to have helped with the Partygoers recovery process. Dude, where was Management?! 😲 (It is a pretty building, despite the chaos though, right?) She got home safely with the aid of her bestie. The Girl Code totally came in clutch with this super-scary situation, but it really got me wondering. What sort of security practices are in place for incidents like this? So I reached out the Diamond Resort's Manager Spyros Jones regarding the incident and he provided no comment directly on this incident. Providing the following: Now to be fair, when I asked for a statement, it was regarding the original rumour which is that our lady had her drink spiked which is a way different ball game. So give credit to Mr. Jones, he seems to have been unaware of the incident or just unwilling to comment entirely. This is why I took his advice and reached out to the Diamond Resort's phone line every day for the past three days. With no answer, I couldn't let the story grow cold. After all, gossip is like pizza. It's best when hot and fresh and only gets colder and less interesting as time tick, tick, ticks on. So I interviewed a Manager from a different Los Santos Resort and asked what sort of procedures Resorts should have in place for situations like this. He told the LS Vixen that first off it's almost impossible to prevent people from bringing drugs into establishments in the first place as it'd be a legal issue to frisk every single person that thoroughly on entrance. Secondly, it would have had to have been reported to the Manager for it to be actionable. Thirdly, if she was experiencing any sort of medical emergency, he'd have personally coordinated the medical response and called an ambulance and directed the paramedics after securing his guest. Once she was fully secured and receiving treatment, he'd scrub the 360 Dome Cameras CCTV footage and cross check locations and times to ascertain the identity of the dude who drugged the chick before turning it all over to the police. He also indicated it would have been his responsibility to ensure it would never get to the point where other guests would be forced to triage a medical emergency and coordinate this sort of high level response. Super-duper thorough. Does the Diamond Resort have similar procedures? Maybe? I hope so! ALL IN ALL What can we learn from this guys? First off, let's start with don't fucking dip cigarettes in goddamned embalming fluid. What the fuck is wrong with you, dude? Second, it's really important to invest time, money, and energy into businesses that have clear and effective security protocols in place. We want to shout out Amy, Faith LaBelle, Caden Levi, Jenna Song, and the unnamed Bartender for helping our Partygoer out! She was super-duper grateful. Finally, we have to just be ultra careful about substance use, guys. It's tricky because we want to believe we can trust our hot-tub-mates, the handsome gent at the bar, or even the girl at the other end of the Face Browser chat, but we have to acknowledge we don't really know them or what exactly they're capable of until it's too late. This is why it is so crucial to solidify meaningful friendships, keep selective about what we partake in, and, as exemplified by our hometown heroes today, help our neighbors when they're in need. If we just do a little more helping and a little less abusing, we'll make a shiny sunny world where we don't have to watch our backs as much. But, until then... stay safe, sunshines! XOXO, DISCLAIMER >Comments are enabled!

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Stay connected with us by clicking the image below: Icydoll's Makeup Guide to Basic Icydoll Day-to-Day Makeup Shot 1 (Fresh Face) [As an introduction, Icydoll’s hand wafts in a welcoming gesture. She begins to stunt, and pose for the camera, highlighting her angles for the audiences’ amusement. With a bad bitch attitude, and a doll face, Icydoll greets the viewers into her makeup routine.] Icydoll says: “Hey Diversify! It is currentlyyy… almost 6AM here in the city of Saints and today I’m bout to show you my simple day-to-day makeup routine. This is basically just sheer and dewy skin with smokey chocolate eyes and my usual lip. You’ll see what I mean.” Icydoll says: “Please bear in mind that I am NOT a makeup artist so if you catch me doing some ghetto shit– wait I don’t know if I can cuss in this…” Icydoll says: “Anyways, y’all get what I’m saying. This is just some lowkey basic Icydoll makeup.” Shot 2 (Cleanser) [Secondly, the woman’s phrasing idles a conversational sentiment to the audience. She begins to showcase the following products; the Glamglow SUPERCLEANSE™ Cream-to-Foam Cleanser, the Mario Badescu™ Glycolic Acid toner, the La Mer™ Revitalizing Hydrating Serum and lastly, the La Mer™ Creme de la Mer Moisturizer.] [After the presentation of said products, Icydoll begins to execute her skincare routine to appropriately prep her skin ahead of showcasing her makeup routine.] Icydoll says: “Okay so the first step is to wash my face using the Glamglow Supercleanse cleanser… y’all remember when everybody was using Glamglow back in the day? Yeah well I never stopped.” Icydoll says: “Some people used to swear by that Glamglow mask but to be honest it never really gave anything for me… masks in general, I’m like… go get a facial baby.” [Icydoll photogenically adjusts her frame into a lowering positioning, circulating the tap to ensure that its liquid begins to splash against the sinks’ crevices. She’d dollop a singular formation of the cleanser against her palm, issuing the cleanser in a circular motion against her skin, albeit briefly.] [With the appropriate cleansing occurring, and her perception halting in its clenching motioning, Icydoll begins to immediately reach her palms towards a clean towel. Her perception enables its sight as the towel prods, and pats against her eyes, and skin accordingly. A refreshing sigh releases past the woman’s lips as she blinks to the camera lens.] Icydoll says: “PAT dry, baby, PAT. Don’t rub. This is why y’all get fine lines. You not drying the kitchen counter, take care of that skin for me, okay?” [Icydoll emits a single laugh.] Icydoll says: “Now I’m gonna use the Mario Badescu Glycolic Acid Toner, guys if you’re not using glycolic acid you need to start tuh-day, okay? I’m not even lying.” [Icydoll perches her handling against a bottle of toner, lubricating a cotton pad with its contents. She begins to dabble the Mario Badescu Glycolic Acid Toner’s liquid against her skin, peering towards her reflection in the mirror as the cotton pad swaddles the toner across her skin.] Icydoll says: “Basically glycolic acid exfoliates your skin without disturbing your skin’s PH balance. I love it, personally. Don’t blame me if it doesn’t work for you though cause y’all like to believe everything on the internet. Do your research or whatever…” [Momentarily, Icydoll verbalizes a passive aggression. She, however, amends her tone by presenting a charming smile to the audience.] Icydoll says: “Okay now I’m using the La Mer Revitalizing serum. If you know you know.” [With the woman’s hands perching against the serum, her digits pump against the product, squirting various droplets against her palm prior to circulating the product against her forehead.] Icydoll says: “Wait, talking about PH balance. Y’all I got a bone to pick with y’all cause y’all got me tight sometimes. So why am I seeing more and more of these weird ass brands selling vitamins and products for your kitty? You know what I’m talking about.” [Icydoll continuously converses with the camera, idling the moisturizer bottle towards the camera; highlighting its existence in a generic influencer-style. She’d immediately unfasten its lid, kneading its contents against her skin in upward motioning.] Icydoll says: “It’s a whole new year so it’s time for everybody to stop inserting unnecessary shit inside them, okay? You just eat some fruit and stop drinking that Migos everyday and that balance will sort itself out, okay? Like… and if it don’t? You go see a doctor, not no Coochievitaminsbykayla…” [Icydoll temporarily judges the audiences’ lifestyle. I mean, how could she not? As her perception lingers towards the camera lens, a deadpan sentiment conveys within her eyes. A pursuing emotion tremors within her lips as the camera pans appropriately into the third-step within the woman’s makeup application.] Shot 3 (Applying Concealer) [Throughout this step, Icydoll relatably utilizes her finger for concealer application. The Dior™ Backstage Concealer obscures any imperfections residing against the woman’s skin, although few in its presentation. “4W” bestows against the concealer’s surface, indicating as a preference to Icydoll’s shade range. She appropriately gestures the products in front of the camera during this segment to ensure the viewers’ brand awareness.] [As for foundation, Icydoll utilizes Dior™ Backstage Foundation as her foundation choice during this process, blending the product into her baby-face by utilizing the glamorous Fenty Beauty™ Full-Bodied Foundation Brush 110.] Icydoll says: “Alright guys so now my skin is ready for makeup. I personally don’t use a primer before doing my makeup cause I keep it sheer for the skin and also I have like three layers of skincare on my face… like how primed do you need to be girl?” [Icydoll stifles a singular braid back into its initial positioning, prodding the braid into the contents of the bun, resuming her makeup routine despite the braids’ tendency to waver beyond its bun.] Icydoll says: “First step is concealer for me, I use the Dior Backstage concealer in shade… 4W. I only put it on any sort of scar or blemish I have and to highlight a little. Some people like to go heavier on concealer, do your thing, but I don’t want my face tats to be hidden so I keep it sheer.” [Icydoll slathers select applications of concealer against her skin with the tip of her fingers. She’d target the concealer against specific areas, such as the woman’s z-tone area and any suitable ‘problem areas’. Although the guest, Icydoll, has no problem areas; her application of the concealer manoeuvres in an unnatural premise due to her acrylic nails. In this moment, Icydoll pats her digits against her bare skin in a strategic manner.] Icydoll says: “Don’t tell me nothing, I know I’m using my hands. I told y’all I am not a makeup artist this is the real me.” [Icydoll emits a subtle giggle. Her hands begin to prod against the concealer, wherein the product begins to blend in its consistency.] Icydoll says: “Okay so now that this is done, I’m gonna use the Dior Backstage foundation in the shade 4W0. I like to use the Fenty Beauty foundation brush to blend but I actually don’t really like the Fenty Beauty foundation so… yeah.” [Momentarily, the woman flashes the foundation bottle, and accompanying brush to the audience.] Icydoll says: “I like to use a brush to blend the foundation because I think it melts into the skin better than with a sponge or my fingers. Again I don’t want it to look like I have a whole caky wall of foundation on, I like to build it up.” [The foundations’ application process transpires in swiftness; wherein Icydoll’s grasp against the brush circulates against the product layering against her skin. After brief circulating motions of the woman’s brush ensuring that the product blends against her skin, the camera pans to the succeeding step of the beauty routine.] Shot 4 (Blending Contour & Highlight) [During this segment, Icydoll supports black owned businesses, utilizing the Fenty Beauty™ Match Stix Skinstick in the shade “Truffle” to contour, wherein said contour blends in its transparency by the woman using the Fenty Beauty™ Precision Makeup Sponge.] [Towards the finalization of the fourth segment, Icydoll begins to sway rhythmically, and sing to “Ride” by Stunna Girl. Various bleebing overlaps the profanity within the context of the song as it blasts throughout the bathroom environment from the woman’s cellular device.] [Noticeably, during the panning into the third segment, Icydoll’s eyebrows were filled-in during the cameras’ temporary halt. The woman’s eyebrows, in particular, appear to be micro-bladed to the trained eye. Additionally, viewers may notice the unblended concealer fluctuating around the woman’s eyebrows prior to the defining stages of the application process.] Icydoll says: “For contour I like to use the Fenty Beauty Match Stix cream contour in shade “Truffle”. I just did my eyebrows off-camera too, it’s not that interesting. I just fill in any light spots and cut them with the Dior concealer and an angled brush.” [In an initial application, Icydoll clutches against a stick contour cream, applying its long, thin lines below her cheekbones. Afterwards, Icydoll postures her hand against a beauty sponge, and begins to blend the beauty streaks appropriately.] Icydoll says: “Then I blend out the concealer around my eyebrows first, then the contour using the Fenty Beauty sponge. I don’t really contour my nose cause I think it’s cute the way it is but if you need to then now would be the time too.” [A stillness rekindles within the woman’s wording as she showcases her blending technique to the audience, accompanied by her stray perception idling towards the mirror in a fluctuating manner.] Icydoll says: “Y’all, you know one of my guilty pleasures? Ahhhh, I can’t believe I’m saying that out loud.” [Icydoll emits a single laugh.] Icydoll says: “Y’all know Zeus Network right, ahaha! Bruh these Baddies West auditions have me listening to Stunna Girl again.” [Momentarily, Icydoll clasps her hand against her cellular device. She’d begin to blast ‘Ride,’ by Stunna Girl for the audience. An audible singing verbalizes from the woman as the beauty sponge’s prodding consists in a blending momentum against her skin, and her footing appropriately side-steps to the beat.] Icydoll sings: “I’ma ride yo ni- *beep* face, he looove how my pu-*beep* taaaaste!” [Icydoll’s fingers prod against the phone, immediately halting its music from blasting to the impressionable audience. A light-hearted embarrassment conveys against her facial demeanour as the camera pans into the beauty’s routine following step of the routine.] Shot 5 (Eyeshadow) [With a stern handling in Icy’s grasp, an appropriate brush utilizes as a tool for the palettes application process. Her brush dabbles against the neutral Mario™ Master Mattes Eyeshadow shades, with an index finger pointing towards the specific shades during the transgression of said brush blending against her eyeshadow.] [Momentarily, Icydoll’s cellular device acts as a necessity during the application of her lashes. She showcases True Mink Lashes, presenting the PR box in a temporary state. Her handling perches against tweezers as she manages to place the false lashes against her own in underneath a minute duration; indicating to the woman’s expertise.] Icydoll says: “Okay so now I’m gonna start working on these eyes y’all. Everybody knows the signature Icydoll look is the dramatic lashes. You will never catch me with no lashes on, like I just think it doesn’t look as glamorous without them, you know?” [After announcing her intentions, Icydoll grasps her hand against the Mario™ Master Mattes Eyeshadow palette; exhibiting its exterior to the audience prior to dipping the brush in a neutral brownish shade. She’d begin to strategically contour her lower eyelid to increase its presenting warmth.] Icydoll says: “I like this palette by Makeup by Mario. I just use my fingers and I place it on the lower eyelid, just a bit like this.” [A halt occurs in the routine as the woman’s hand grapples against her cellular device, utilizing the front camera to examine her makeup progression closely. Her perception ogles towards the camera in a squinting manner during this specific step.] Icydoll says: “I just try to smoke it out a little bit and then I use this lighter shade to blend it out a little.” [Yet again, the palette exhibits its presence towards the audience, as Icy’s index finger points towards a specific shade. Her words spiral into nothingness as she begins to process onto her second eyelid, pausing momentarily to converse with the audience.] Icydoll says: “So for years I used to get lash extensions, right? But lately I’ve stopped because it’s honestly annoying how you can’t really rub your eyes and how you have to be careful when you do your skincare and everything. I’m back to falsies now and I’ve been happier, I can’t lie.” [Recounting her return to false lashes, and her spiral into makeup obsession, the woman’s handling adjusts as her hand positions against True Mink Lashes. Without a doubt, the brand would be recognized by few as a small beauty brand. After displaying a humble sentiment in her conveyance, her digits clamp against a pair of tweezers to acquire the lashes; positioning them appropriately against her own lashes to extend said lashes, and to enhance a sentiment of glamor within her appearance.] Icydoll says: “So today I’m gonna use these lashes I got sent the other day. Thank you… “Nubian Beauty” for these lashes.” [The finalisation to this specific step includes the Valentino Beauty™ Twin Liner and Essence™ I Love Extreme Mascara as application products. Simply, Icydoll curls her eyelashes to precision, gesturing its wand in an extending manner beneath the lash in various strokes.] Icydoll says: “Alright… purr. I like these lashes, I see you Nubian Beauty. Now I’m just gonna do a simple liner and add mascara to blend the lashes. I don’t like to do a really long wing, I just like to darken the lash line to make it look seamless.” [An appropriate cut occurs in the videos’ footage; transitioning the frame to the next step.] Shot 6 (Setting Face) [In the sixth segment, Icydoll applies a light layer of Anastasia Beverly Hills™ Loose Setting Powder in the shade “Warm Peach”, utilizing an Anastasia Beverly Hills™ A19 Pro Brush to set the baking powder.] Icydoll says: “Okay we almost done now. I like to set my face after I do my eyeshadow so I can dust off any fallout. This is the Anastasia Beverly Hills loose powder, the girls that get it get it. I been loyal to this shit for yeaaaars.” [Icydoll flashes the powder product to the audience; flashing the brush in a similar manner. The brush patterns against the powdery substance prior to Icydoll’s elegant hand powdering the product subtly against her face.] Icydoll says: “So I don’t really believe in baking guys. I feel like it just makes me look flat and cakey so I really only use a small amount to set everything in place. But if you’re going for a look like them London girls or something then I would recommend baking with a lighter shade or you could even go translucent, to be honest.” [The woman converses to the audience whilst circulating the brush against her face. Without a doubt, Icydoll’s complexion is beat to the Gods. Her lips, however, remain undone in the moment.] Icydoll says: “There we go. I look cute right? I’m playing– well no, I actually am cute.” [After powdering her face, the woman ensues into a necessary tangent, ogling her gaze towards the camera after momentarily blinking towards her reflection.] Icydoll says: “Y’all, it’s time for another little rant. Even though I’ve been more quiet than before online, I’ve still been keeping up with what’s been going on and everything.” [She clasps her palms against each other, pursuing her words with a deadpan intent, wherein a serious expression emerges across her face.] Icydoll says: “Why are there so many brands today and why are they putting zero effort into what they’re putting on the market? Let me explain. And this is no shade to no brand in particular but if the shoe fits… wear it, baby.” [A noticeable pause emerges in her speech, as the woman’s hand grapples against the tweezers to adjust her right eyelashes prior to proceeding advising the audience.] Icydoll says: “Don’t get me wrong, I love seeing people making moves and trying to be entrepreneurs. I’m all for that and I support hard work. But lately I feel like people have been releasing shit without even thinking of a brand identity or who they’re marketing to, you know?” Icydoll says: “And I know some of y’all gonna be like “Who is she to talk? She’s from the hood” and all that. But let me tell you something baby: you can turn a drug dealer into a stock broker but you can’t turn a stock broker into a drug dealer, mkay?” [Yet another pause in her speech, Icydoll’s lips purse as she raises her eyebrows, indicating a “Don’t you dare play with me!” attitude and sass in her expression. She’d immediately resume her speech after offering the audience the blessing of said reaction.] Icydoll says: “There’s a reason why your brand is selling latex dresses, then the next day random shoes and the next week partnering up with a security firm. That reason is called marketing myopia, look it up. You need to know exactly who you’re developing your products for and try to figure out what they really need. People don’t need another brand who sells white tank tops, people don’t need a new brand who sells lipsticks. It might work at that very moment but I already know it won’t last, because you’re not seeing the bigger picture.” Icydoll says: “And this is some free knowledge from a bitch who started from the bottom and got no outside help, take it or leave it. The reason why these brands come and go is because they have no identity. Slapping a logo on something doesn’t make you a brand. All the partnerships and events you’re sponsoring won’t make you significant, your customers will. So please, to my fellow brand owners, take some more time to figure out what makes YOU unique, how YOU can respond to people’s needs and THEN work on these products. Anyways, I’m really giving away my secrets like… enough rambling let’s finish this look.” [As Icydoll’s tangent halts in its notability, the camera promptly pans to the following segment of the makeup guide.] Shot 7 (Applying Lipstick) [As the seventh segment advances, the audience would be notified about Icydoll promoting the several following products; the Dior™ Contour Lip Pencil in the shade “824 Saint Germain”, Dior™ Rouge Lipstick in shade “505 Saint Germain” and “Premiere,” and lastly, Fenty Beauty™ Gloss Bomb in the shade “Glass slipper”.] Icydoll says: “Okay guys, this is the final step. So first I’m gonna line my lips using the Dior Contour lip pencil in the shade “Saint Germain”. I like to overline my lips a tiny bit to give more definition to the top but we wanna avoid the double lip line so don’t go too crazy.” [Icydoll’s right hand entwines against a Dior™ Contour Lip Pencil in the shade “824 Saint Germain”, strategically lining her lips as her left palm positions against her phone to examine her actions carefully.] Icydoll says: “I usually do a nude lip, I don’t really like how bright colors look on me unless it’s some editorial makeup. So next I’m gonna use the Dior Rouge lipstick in shade “Sensual” all over my lips. This one is the one with the matte finish but I think you can find it with a glossier finish too, I don’t know.” [After overlining her lips, the woman’s hand grapples against Dior™ Rouge Lipstick in the shade “505 Saint Germain”, applying said lipstick application to the centre core of her lips. She’d highlight both products to the audience prior to moving onto the next product line-up.] Icydoll says: “Next I’m gonna use the same lipstick in shade “Premiere” in the center of my lips. My makeup artist taught me this technique and I love it, it gives way more definition to the lips. And it’s lowkey reminiscent of the 90’s which we all love. Then I just blend a little with my finger.” [Icydoll’s finger taps against the fresh coat of lighter lipstick, blending the product seamlessly against the previous coat; forming a gradient transition in the lipstick color.] Icydoll says: “And finally, it ain’t an Icydoll look without some lip gloss. I like using the Fenty Beauty Gloss bomb, the transparent one. Just to add some shimmer.” [Her grasp adjusts to position against Fenty Beauty™ Gloss Bomb in the shade “Glass slipper”, wherein Icydoll embodies an authentic hoochie mama style, puckering her lips against each other after the application process. Icydoll momentarily examines her icy pearly set of veneers to ensure her teeth remains stainless before directing a cheeky smile to the audience.] [Icydoll’s veneers reflect an innate shine, prompting the camera to transition into the concluding segment of the woman’s makeup guide.] Shot 8 (Final Look) [With a gleaming reflection bedazzling from Icydoll’s veneers, the screen flares a photography-esque effect during the woman’s posing. Stylistically posing with an expertise, Icydoll’s head motions to display to the audience the final makeup routine product. Unquestionably, Ms. Icydoll is amidst the allure and is in the process of feeling herself, disregarding the audience’s presence momentarily.] Icydoll says: “Aaaand this is the final look y’all.” [Momentarily pausing, the woman’s hand positions against the MAC Cosmetics™ Prep+ Prime Fix+ mist bottle, spritzing and dousing her face with the product excessively. She’d display the product to the camera in a generic influencer-esque manner prior to prompting the bottle against the bathroom counter yet again.] Icydoll says: “Actually, this is the final look. Thank you so much for watching, I had so much fun. Thank you Diversify for including me in this. Love y’all, mwah!” [Straightening her stature forth, Icydoll blows a singular kiss in the camera’s direction. She’d present a hypnotizing smile in the aftermath of the kiss, wiggling her fingers to signal an appropriate send-off to the audience. Afterwards, Diversify’s logo displays across the screen in the aftermath of the woman finalizing her makeup routine.] Leave a review for our magazine: Username: Rating (1-5 stars): Comment:

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FACEBROWSER FRENZY | Roommates 1x01 Welcome to Roommates, a podcast about two friends who are totally deranged. Follow us on Facebrowser: @Faith and @Paulina [The Roommates' intro starts playing] [The two women talk through a video call, each in different rooms. They appear to be talking from their laptops.] [Faith talks with a monotone voice throughout the podcast.] [Paulina talks with a mix of an American English accent and a Spanish accent.] Faith says: “Okay— God, it’s so depressin’ outside— Good morning!” Paulina says: “Who are we?” [Paulina asks with a sultry voice.] Faith says: “We’re roommates!” Paulina says: “No, as in… Who are you?” Faith says: “Oh, I’m the rodent inspector, Faith LaBelle.” [Faith laughs.] Paulina says: “And I’m the three times chancla throwing champion, Paulina Martínez” Both say: “And we’re roommates!” Faith says: “Oh my God, they were roommates!” [Both laugh.] Paulina says: “And what are we doing here?” Faith says: “We’re trying to survive through these internet connection difficulties— And, we’re also here to introduce our podcast!” Paulina says: “Not gonna lie, I’m just here to see if we actually make money from this. We’re in our sellout era.” Faith says: “Yes— our sellout era. Followed by our Doctor Kim era.” Paulina says: “We wanna pay for some triple D’s and a BBL with this podcast. Make sure to support us to make it happen. Doctor Kim, call us.” Faith says: “Girl, you’re playin’ too much! But if you do want to reach out to Paulina, Doctor Kim— She’s always available through ‘Browser.” Paulina says: “Speaking of sellouts, Faith knows lots about the topic. Especially since this episode’s sponsor is Diversify!” Faith says: “Diversify, Paulina? What’s a Diversify?” Paulina says: “Diversify is an independent Los Santos-based alternative fashion, culture and arts magazine. Empowering the alternative, opinionated and otherly people living in Los Santos.” Faith says: “Now that you mention it, I recall seein’ their recent volume release through ‘Browser— And, they’re also openin’ their headquarters in Rockford, too.” Paulina says: “Make sure to check out Diversify’s latest release and like their page on Facebrowser to keep up with all things Diversify!” Paulina says: “Following with today's episode, we are diving into the wonderful world of Toxicity. Who hasn’t been toxic at least once in their life?” Faith says: “And we’re includin’ the themes of the social media networkin’ site known as ‘Browser, and the modellin’ industry as core themes rooted in toxicity.” Paulina says: “Social media networking site is a big title for a place like Facebrowser.” [Paulina laughs.] Faith says: “Yeah, ‘Browser crashes more than Count Von Count counts.” [Faith laughs.] Paulina sings: “The one-one-one-one one one cunt.” Faith says: “Not you referencin’ Azealia Banks on the podcast. Are you wanting for us to have an immediate cancellation?” [Faith blinks.] Paulina says: “By the way, which was album of the year for you?” Faith says: “Hannah Montana 3, the live action soundtrack. You’re really gettin’ flavor and spice, the best of both worlds, as some would say.” [Faith states sarcastically.] Paulina sings: “I CAN BUY MYSELF FLOWERRRRS—” Faith says: “Okay, Bruno Mars! Sing it out loud, girl—” Paulina sings: “WRITE MY NAME IN THE SAAAAAND—” Faith says: “Now send us away to our next topic!” Paulina says: “Yes, so... Recently I feel like everyone has noticed a drop in Facebrowser… It isn’t the same as it was, let’s say, a year ago.” Faith says: “Mhm— I mus’ agree. In recent days, ‘Browser as a platform has transformed into an even more so hostile environment. It has almost transformed into a breedin’ ground for hatred.” Paulina says: “We need the confession pages back. Where did those go! How am I supposed to flirt with my crushes if I can’t no longer make people cringe through a weird ass confession page?” Faith says: “Trus’ me, Paulina. Those confessional pages are such a relic of the past but in a sense—they brought positivity into the platform itself, somethin’ that we are missin’ in its current state. We want authentic positivity, even if cringe. Not some fabricated, toxic positivity.” Paulina says: “Facebrowser is such a sensible place for everyone. It toys with our self-image, our feelings of satisfaction, our perspective of people… How can the number of likes in a picture make us feel as if we’re less loved, less valuable than others or even make us feel lonely?” Faith says: “Truthfully, I mus’ admit that it has toyed with my self-image in the past, too. With a particular background, thoughts may blossom— Paranoid thoughts. You see these negative statuses and you begin to wonder if it is associated to you, whether you’re comin’ across a particular way, whether you’re unworthy.” [Faith pauses.] Faith says: “When I first started postin’ on ‘Browser, I recall seein’ the lack of likes I would receive, and I felt pressured to present myself in a particular way. I felt peer pressured to follow the curve, and to show more skin, too. As embarrassin’ as that is to admit, it is my authentic reality.” Paulina says: “Oh, yes. It kinda feels like you gotta show half a titty to get the attention at times. There’s like this… standard, model, way to get attention, that’s expected… I think that is the most damaging. I, myself, like to show a little skin, be a little cheeky… But, you on the other part, I feel like you’re more reserved, and you can feel pressured to show a little bit of tit. But, as I've always told you, you shouldn't be pressured to do it if you don't want to.” Faith says: “In person, I am more reserved. I can come across as ignorant or dismissive to others—Which I mus’ admit, I am not the best with first impressions, especially as someone on the spectrum, in general.” Paulina says: “BY THE WAY, we’re not saying it is BAD to show skin on Facebrowser. You do you, kings and queens. If you’re comfortable with it, you go. We’re mainly targeting the feelings of pressure these social media put on ourselves and the way we present." Faith says: “With these Browser’ images, I felt as if I had to play into the male lens to receive attention. Of course, we all have certain ways that we prefer to present ourselves. There is nothin’ wrong with showin’ a little bit of skin, I meant more so the pressure that we feel as women to follow the curve to appease the masses. Los Santos has exceptional beauty standards. Some that are simply unrealistic to uphold.” Paulina says: “Men are pressured too. Ironically, I feel they’re pressured by other men to put this “sucessful, got a lot of bitches and smoke cigars” type of image. Reminds me a lot of that incel, Andrew Tate." Faith says: “Yeah… We’ve all noticed the generic masculine stereotype across the platform. But listen, I will even be the first to admit that I prefer a dominant man. But that said, I am not the type of woman that is drawn to toxic masculinity, nor am I attracted to someone that finds callin’ women slurs to be masculinatin’...” Paulina says: “I also love dominant men, but I feel like there’s a big difference between being a dominant man and toxic masculinity. Between being dominant partner, that sets the rhythm, and being toxic.” Faith says: “That’s a clear differentiation between the natural presentation of masculinity and femininity, and then there’s the associated toxicity that some present—I have a question for you, though.” [Faith pauses.] Faith says: “Ms. Paulina, What type of toxicity have you noticed on ‘Browser, in particular? What would you change about the site? Other than the lag issues, clearly.” [Paulina pauses.] Paulina says: “I feel like there’s been more homophobic and transphobic comments lately. I have seen a lot more people from the LGBT community joining the site, so I’m guessing all the 'phobic rats are emerging from the sewers and talking trash. It reminds me a lot of when slutty pics started to be posted in Facebrowser, a lot of people started shaming women who posted those. Now it’s kind of the norm as we said, so I have hope those transphobes go away at some point.” Faith says: “Although we arose a conversational point earlier about dressin’ a specific way to fit into the curve, slutshamin’ and bein’ transphobic, and hateful is jus’ besides the point. Whenever a community has been built through ‘Browser, there’s almost a constant misdirected hatred, wherein they’re tryin’ to drag these people down to their level—I often to wonder if these people are aware that they’re bein’ hypocrites.” Paulina says: “There are some communities that can’t shake the haters off!” Faith says: “Sing it, Taylor Swift!” [Faith intentionally coughs.] Paulina says: “You are more experienced than me but— Being a model heavily relies of Facebrowser. I feel like that community, that industry, has developed into a wild jungle divided into closed groups.” Faith says: “It is easier to judge someone for bein’ apart of these particular groups from an outsider perspective. A particular agency might have its benefits—the cons may outweigh its benefits for the next person. The modellin’ industry attracts a peculiar type of person— to the point where the lackluster ethics in the industry is behind the reason that I was a freelance model for a year… You are right about the various divided groups, though. What is even more strange is that to my knowledge— they’re unwillin’ to work with each other for obvious reasons. In different areas around the world… You have these agencies, brands, and managers workin’ alongside each other to benefit the client and the overall image of the fashion industry.” [Faith nervously laughs.] Faith says: “But in Los Santos’ modellin’ industry, it is an entirely different scale, and story.” Paulina says: “I feel like in Los Santos, the modelling agencies… Modelling industry… Call it whatever— Are very focused on themselves? There’s no clear stablished work flow between businesses. Some play monopoly, and others like to develop their services in house. But, it doesn’t give businesses that the modelling industry would provide services for any clarity." [Paulina pauses.] Paulina says: "For example, agencies should be closing deals with clothing stores or brands to put their models in their product shoots. But, from what you’ve told me whenever we’ve talked about this, this is not the case at all.” Faith says: “In my experience, I have technically performed activities that are required by managers, and agencies. You might’ve noticed my latest campaigns, Freuler, Anna Rex—the others, too. Those campaigns were booked through me, as a single person. Outside of the experience that I have gained as a model, I am unsure if these models still remain underneath the industry’s monopoly illusion. Perhaps they cannot acquire campaigns themselves independently due to the expectation of the agency doin’ that for them. Basically, as a model in Los Santos… You have to learn skillsets beyond what people perceive as a model’s regular duties in the industry to even be slightly recognized.” [Faith momentarily exhales.] Faith says: “I mean, there’ll be occasions where a particular brand reaches out to your agency, and then a few models are chosen to represent the brand… But if you’re one of the models that are constantly looked over despite your potential, there’s an obvious discomfort and disconnect from your agency that develops. You begin to question yourself as a model, and even sometimes, as a person.” Paulina says: “Well, in that case I think the options are clear. You can either stay with the agency praying you get a call for a job, or you can leave for another agency or self-manage. There’s like… two modelling agencies in Los Santos. Actually, I don’t even think these businesses hiring so many models and keeping them in their rooster for their own works know that they’re just gatekeeping the industry. That’s from my point of view. You’re just collecting models… paying them a monthly salary but you’re not positioning them anywhere apart from your own products." [Paulina makes a stop.] Paulina says: “I might sound as if I’m biased and hyping my bestie up, but I think you’re the most known model in the business right now. Like, you’ve participated in so many projects in the last year in comparison to others.” Faith says: “There’s two modellin’ agencies in Los Santos and with modellin’ agencies, there are bound to be negatives, and positives.” [An abrupt halt occurs in Faith’s speech.] Faith says: “Actually, I have never publicly announced my reasonin’ for signin’ to Prestige again as a model but it is to do with reclaimin’ my time, and my efforts related to the brand. Although Prestige has its current reputation—I have never been the type of person that is interested in monetary gain. For me, self-expression is important, and although Prestige’s contracts have been known to be restrictive… The decision was simple for me as it enabled self-expression to occur. It allows for further creative opportunities to blossom, simply put. That said, I’ll say that there has been a push towards ethical conduct adherence since last year, to the point where I am beginnin’ to have faith in the modellin’ industry yet again.” Paulina says: “You have faith? Faith has faith? I’m so funny— Hahaha!” [Paulina sarcastically laughs.] Faith says: “Pun intended, girl. Not the first time I’ve heard that classic!” [Faith intentionally laughs, directing, and emitting a sarcastic deadpan expression to the laptop camera lens.] Paulina says: “Faith has faith is your version of my What if I want you to bite?. Every time I see that one phrase in my DMs I’m like…” [Paulina rolls her eyes at the camera. She chews fake gum.] Faith says: “Paulina, I’ll remind you of our Wifi password later. Jus’ so that you can remember it when you come ove—” [Paulina chortles.] Faith says: “Also, I am still not over you givin’ that man my phone number— Now that was the ultimate betrayal, I thought that the serial killer had gotten my number!” Paulina says: “Girl, I’m so sorry I did that. My problematic era— I should’ve asked first." [Both women laugh.] Paulina says: "To give everyone some context— I had this man in my DMs… I don’t know if you can relate to this, but can you feel when a guy is gonna be weird from the first text?” Faith says: “As a woman, I think that we both have that skillset, Paulina” Paulina says: “We should write it down in our curriculums at this point. Anyway— This guy just sent me some random letters and he was like…" [Paulina talks with a deeper Giga Chad voice] Paulina says: “Save that. That’s my wifi password so you don’t have to ask me when you come around." Faith says: “And you turned that absolute Chad down, Paulina? How dare you?” [Faith imitates Greta Thunberg’s voice.] Paulina says: “I just wanted to sleep, okay? It was like 3AM… He then started to say cringe shit like—" [Paulina does the Giga Chad voice] Paulina says: "Yeah, sleep with me, We can share my bed... I just wanna sleep, man. Leave me alone, I’m clearly not interested. Know your battles.” Faith says: “Listen, sir… Whoever you are, although your time was cut short, and clearly was iconic in a way— You’re no Mr. Sandman. We need a real man to hit Paulina up immediately!” Paulina says: “No biting references, please. Maybe we can talk about DMs in another episode— As for this one, we're almost close to the hour, our time's up.” Faith says: “Say it ain’t so, Paulina! But I’m sure that the audience wants more from us, and maybe they even want to send us topic suggestions for the podcast, too?” [Faith momentarily perches her index finger against her chin.] Paulina says: “If you’ve got suggestions about what we should talk about next, make sure to contact us through our DMs in Facebrowser. Thank you so much for listening to our beautiful voices if you’re hearing this~ and seeing our beautiful faces if you’re watching this. We’ll invite you again to our home soon! Hopefully we get actual equipment. Although, I do like the laptop camera concept.” [Paulina snickers.] Faith says: “But the laptop camera concept is DIY—It’s adorable. Jus’ like our listeners! But until next time, dears…” [Unfortunately, the Roommates Podcast cash didn't arrive on time. But fortunately, the bus did. The two women photogenically rode the bus to promote the show.] (( @Sammy @Ale ))

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