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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ex-Astronomer CEO's Alleged $250K OnlyFans Trail Exposed, It Wasn't Just Sophie Rain
Bop House creator is stepping into the spotlight with explosive new allegations against former CEO Andy Byron, claiming he spent 'over $250,000' on subscriptions, custom content, and video calls with multiple OnlyFans creators, many of whom, she says, were affiliated with her influencer mansion. In an exclusive statement to The Blast, Bop House creator Camilla Araujo claims Byron didn't just spend thousands on OnlyFans star , he allegedly dropped 'over $250,000' on content from multiple creators, including others affiliated with her influencer mansion, the Bop House. Influencer Says Ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Spent $250K On Multiple OF Creators 'This isn't just about one person,' Araujo told The Blast. 'I saw the receipts. We're talking a quarter million in sub fees, custom content, and video calls. Not just with Sophie, with multiple girls.' Araujo, who co-founded the Miami-based Bop House, says she privately reached out to Andy Byron's wife, Megan Kerrigan, offering her support as the scandal continues to unfold online. 'I reached out to Megan directly, through a few of my contacts,' Araujo shared. 'I told her she's not alone. Women need to stand together when someone tries to humiliate and betray them like this, especially in such a public way.' 'I let her know that I am here for her. I told her to come down to Miami for a few weeks to forget about the situation.' Alleged DMs Reveal Andy Byron's Alleged $40K Offer To OF Star Sophie Rain The latest bombshell comes after days of backlash stemming from explicit messages allegedly leaked by Kerrigan, which show Byron using a secret 'Finsta' account to communicate with Rain. Screenshots appear to show the former CEO requesting explicit video calls and offering up to $40,000 for private content. In one alleged exchange, Byron reportedly messaged Rain, 'All good. Most guys I talk to are married,' to which she seemingly replied, 'Okay, call me in 5 mins [winky face].' Rain later told The Blast that she "cannot comment on who my clients and donors are, but this situation is crazy as it is." She added, "As a Christian, I don't condone this type of behavior. I don't disclose my donors, but I am here for his wife if she needs a friend through these times. I know this type of thing can be hard. If she has any issues at all during this time of uncertainty, she can reach out to me. I would love to talk to her and reassure her that this guy is just a bump in the road." Andy Byron Resigns As Astronomer CEO Following Viral Cheating Scandal As The Blast reported on July 19, in a statement, first shared internally with employees and later released publicly, the company confirmed Byron's resignation and acknowledged the seriousness of the situation. 'Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met,' the company said. 'Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted.' On July 24, it was also reported that Astronomer's Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot officially resigned. Byron's Wife Scrubs Social Media The fallout has taken a personal toll on those closest to him, especially Byron's wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron. In the wake of public outrage and online speculation, Megan quietly removed 'Byron' from her social media handles and has since deleted her Facebook page altogether. Sources say her accounts had been flooded with comments about her husband's alleged affair, prompting her digital disappearance. While Megan has yet to make a public statement, reports suggest she's been laying low at the couple's $2.4 million mansion in Maine, where she's holding crisis talks with close friends and family to decide the future of her marriage. Records Reveal Kristin Cabot Shares Home With Privateer Rum CEO Amid Affair Allegations Meanwhile, Cabot has also faced renewed scrutiny. Cabot was previously married to Kenneth Thornby, with their separation finalized in 2022. But according to property records obtained by The Post, she's now seemingly married to Andrew Cabot, CEO of Privateer Rum. The pair have reportedly shared a residence in Rye, New Hampshire, since at least 2023 and purchased a home together just months before the affair surfaced. Solve the daily Crossword
New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Virgin porn star Sophie Rain quits OnlyFans ‘Playboy Mansion' Bop House — now they need a sexy new influencer to roommate her
Someone needs to take the 'Rains.' The Bop House is taking applications for a new housemate to join the fold — less than a week after top earner and co-founder Sophie Rain's exit amid rising tensions. Three of the members Camilla Araujo, Aishah Sofey and Julia Filippo, all 22, posted the recruitment ad to the compound's official TikTok account, where it's amassed 5.9 million views. 4 From L to R: Bop House members Alina Rose, Summer Iris, Sophie Rain and Aishah Sofey. Jam Press/@sophieraiin The audition video prompted oodles of applications to the Miami, Florida mansion, also known as the 'OnlyFans House,' which reportedly costs a cool $60,000 per month to live in. 'We are doing Bop House auditions,' the trio declared in the clip. Meanwhile, Filippo announced that the trifecta would be in LA next month for tryouts, evoking the premise of a 'Bad Girls Club'-style reality TV show. Sofey noted that they were trying to replace Sophie Rain, 20, who decided to vacate the mansion last week to reportedly spend more time with her animals on her farm in Tampa. The content creator, who reportedly made a cool $80 million since 2023, cited 'drama with the girls in the house' as one of the reasons for her departure. 'I make the most money, so I don't need to be in an environment where we aren't all getting along,' the devout Christian creator had huffed. 4 'We are doing Bop House auditions,' Camilla Araujo, Aishah Sofey and Julia Filippo declared in the recruitment clip. Jam Press/@bophouse 4 The Bop House in Miami, Florida. Jam Press/@sophieraiin How do aspiring content creators apply for a spot in this salacious sorority? Sofey explained that applicants fill out the application linked in their bio, adding that influencers need to be 18 to apply. In fact, the application reportedly requires a copy of the Bop House hopefuls' IDs. 4 'I make the most money, so I don't need to be in an environment where we aren't all getting along,' Sophie Rain (pictured) had declared while explaining her decision to leave the Bop House. Jam Press/@sophieraiin The form also asks applicants to write a short essay about why they'd be a good candidate to replace Rain in the house, whose other original members include Alina Rose, 24, Summer Iris, 19, Ava Reyes,19, and Joy Mei, 19. If chosen, applicants will be invited to in-person auditions in LA on August 9. 'Y'all always say that y'all going to be part of the Bop House and you can be a Bop and you DM us all the time so show up, show out and fill out the link in our bio,' Araujo declared. The trio claim they've been inundated with applications with creators begging to become made members of this porn star pantheon. 'I applied, can't wait to hear back,' said one applicant, while another pleaded, 'Can I just live there for free? I'll cook and clean.' 'I want to be a part of the Bop House,' said a third. However, others weren't so thrilled with the idea. 'Bop House auditions, this generation is cooked,' scoffed one while another claimed that, 'It isn't the same without Sophie.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Caught In Alleged $40K OnlyFans Scandal
Just when it seemed like the dust was settling from the concert scandal dubbed "ColdplayGate," things have taken a wilder turn, and the internet is eating it up. Andy Byron, the now-former CEO of the data analytics firm , has found himself at the center of an even messier viral firestorm after his wife, Megan Kerrigan, reportedly leaked private messages exposing his alleged interactions with OnlyFans creator . Wife Seemingly Leaks Andy Byron's Alleged $40K Messages To Influencer Sophie Rain What began as a seemingly innocent kiss-cam moment between Andy Byron and Kerrigan at a Coldplay concert has now spiraled into a full-blown social media spectacle. According to screenshots allegedly shared by Kerrigan, Byron seemingly used a secretive messaging app known as Finsta to pay up to $40,000 for explicit video calls with Rain, a well-known content creator and member of influencer mansion Bop House. In one message exchange, the now former Astronomer CEO allegedly told Rain, "All good. Most guys I talk to are married." To which Rain seemingly replied, "Okay, call me in 5 mins [winky face]." Internet Roasts Ex-CEO As Hashtags And Memes Explode The fallout has been swift and merciless. Hashtags like #ColdplayGate, #SophieRain, and #Astronomer have exploded across X, Instagram, and TikTok. Memes mocking Andy Byron's downfall, parody accounts, and public speculation about the use of company funds have dominated comment sections. One user joked, "Bro cashed in his 401(k) for feet pics," while another quipped, "OnlyFans? More like OnlyFired." Despite the mounting backlash, Byron has remained silent. He officially stepped down from his CEO role at Astronomer shortly after the concert scandal made headlines. The company has yet to release an official statement regarding the latest revelations. Sophie Rain Speaks Out Amid Andy Byron Scandal Sophie Rain, for her part, is staying mostly tight-lipped, but offered an exclusive statement to The Blast, where she distanced herself from the scandal while offering support to Byron's wife. "I can not comment on who my clients and donors are, but this situation is crazy as it is. As a Christian, I don't condone this type of behavior," Rain said. "I don't disclose my donors, but I am here for his wife if she needs a friend through these times. I know this type of thing can be hard. If she has any issues at all during this time of uncertainty, she can reach out to me. I would love to talk to her and reassure her that this guy is just a bump in the road." Rain even gave a nod to her love of the band at the center of the chaos. "I am a huge fan of Coldplay. I'm glad this happened," she admitted. "Cheaters are the worst people on this planet. I applaud Chris Martin for integrating this into his show." Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resigns Following Viral Cheating Scandal This comes just days after Andy Byron formally resigned after the now-viral kiss cam moment. The footage quickly went viral, with social media users accusing Byron of publicly flaunting an alleged affair. Astronomer wasted no time addressing the controversy. In a statement shared with employees and later made public, the company acknowledged the situation and confirmed Byron's departure. "Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met," the company said. "Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted." While the company navigates the PR storm, Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy has stepped in as interim CEO as the Board begins a formal search for Byron's replacement. Astronomer, previously known in tech circles as a pioneer in the DataOps space, acknowledged the unexpected viral fame but stressed its mission remains unchanged. "While awareness of our company may have changed overnight, our product and our work for our customers have not," the company added. "We're continuing to do what we do best: helping our customers with their toughest data and AI problems." Megan Byron Retreats To Family Estate Amid Scandal While Andy Byron's alleged affair continues to dominate headlines, his wife, Megan Byron, has yet to issue a formal statement, but sources told The Daily Mail she's been keeping a low profile at the couple's luxury estate in Kennebunk, Maine, more than 100 miles from their $1.4 million primary residence in Northborough, Massachusetts. According to insiders, she's been leaning on her family for support, including her older sister, Maura, who has reportedly been by her side throughout the ordeal. Solve the daily Crossword
New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Virgin OnlyFans star Sophie Rain reveals how much money she's made — despite keeping her clothes on
Blinging in the Rain. Florida OnlyFans star Sophie Rain has boggled minds after revealing the eye-popping amount of money she's earned to date — and allegedly without losing her V-card or even showcasing X-rated material. Since starting her account just two years ago in July 2023, the Miami-based model has amassed a mind-boggling $80,138,033.96, which she showcased in a screenshot. 4 Rain says she plans on splashing out on her farm. Jam Press/@sophieraiin 'Making $80M is unbelievable,' Rain, 20, told Jam Press. 'It's hard to put into words how I feel about it — I'm incredibly blessed and fortunate.' The skinfluencer, who is among the top 0.01% earners on the platform, has made the lion's share of her income from her devoted fans on platforms like Instagram, where she boasts 7.4 million followers. Rain's number one fan is a man named Charley, who showered her with more than $4.7 million in 11 months, she revealed in December. This marks an incredible rags-to-riches saga for the brunette bombshell, who reportedly grew up on food stamps. 4 'It's hard to put into words how I feel about it – I'm incredibly blessed and fortunate,' said Rain while reflecting on her earnings. Jam Press/@sophieraiin 4 Rain joined OnlyFans in 2023. Jam Press/@sophieraiin Most impressively, Rain, a devout Christian who attended mass every Sunday growing up, amassed the mountain of moula while keeping things relatively safe for work. The frisky Floridian forgoes nudity in favor of 'lingerie-bikini level suggestive teasing' or even just 'random videos' of her 'walking around' and doing makeup — she leaves plenty to the imagination. 4 Rain claims she's still a virgin. Jam Press/@sophieraiin The PG porn star already knows where she plans to make it rain. 'I'm planning on adding more animals to my farm and spending time with my cows,' said Rain, who reportedly has a 20-acre spread in Tampa with two cows. This comes after the content creator announced plans to depart the 'Bop House,' the viral $60,000 a month OnlyFans mansion that she shares with cousin Aishah Sofey, 22, Camilla Araujo, 22, Alina Rose, 24, Julia Filippo, 22, Summer Iris, 19, Ava Reyes,19, and Joy Mei, 19. She chalked up her decision to rising tensions with her fellow creators at the veritable Gen Z Playboy Mansion. 'I am looking forward to spending more time there (at the farm) without the pressure of the Bop House,' declared Rain. 'There's been a lot of drama with the girls in the house, and I just don't need that in my life anymore.' She added, 'I make the most money, so I don't need to be in an environment where we aren't all getting along.' Despite her meteoric rise in the adult entertainment industry, Rain somewhat paradoxically remains a virgin, claiming she's saving herself for Mr. Right. 'Yes, I am. I'm waiting until marriage, that's why … I'm single right now,' said the OnlyFans sensation, who has even turned down offers to swipe her V-card on camera.
USA Today
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Sex workers are having a moment, but is the discourse missing the mark?
Sex workers are having a moment, but is the discourse missing the mark? The internet is talking about sex workers. A lot. They were in the spotlight during Oscars season − "Anora" won five awards, including best picture − and OnlyFans stars are gaining popularity on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, becoming pseudo-celebrities in the week, the discourse reached new heights. On June 11, The Economist published a profile of controversial adult entertainer Bonnie Blue titled "Welcome to Bonnie Blue's Britain." The 26-year-old made headlines by staging a since-canceled "petting zoo" stunt to give male fans unfettered access to her. The move angered fellow OnlyFans creators, like Sophie Rain, and made headlines. So what's going on? Sex work is having a moment. But some sex workers, whether they work in strip clubs or as online adult content creators, feel their lived experiences all too often get ignored in the discourse. 'Sex work is work' has become a party line for progressive politics, says Marla Cruz, a 30-year-old sex worker. Signs with the phrase can be found at women's marches and bedazzled T-shirts. But Cruz, along with half a dozen sex workers and OnlyFans creators USA TODAY spoke to, say that while recognizing sex workers' labor is important, the spotlight belongs on the financial and legal barriers to their safety and agency, which they say requires a deeper understanding of their work. 'There are plenty of people who will destigmatize the concept that sex work is real work, which it is,' Cruz says. 'But just because you recognize that it's real work, that doesn't mean that you respect the worker behind it.' What health & wellness means for you: Sign up for USA TODAY's Keeping It Together newsletter. Controversial OnlyFans stunts make 'a joke out of all of us' In December 2024, Lily Phillips made headlines for having sex with 100 men in 24 hours and documenting it for her OnlyFans. That documentary accumulated over 10 million views on YouTube and ignited passionate reactions. In January, Blue said she slept with 1,057 men in 12 hours. Rain, a Miami-based influencer with over 500K fans on OnlyFans and 20M followers across social media platforms, called out Blue for turning the platform into a 'clown show.' Rain is a member of the Bop House, a content creator mansion of eight Gen Z OnlyFans creators. Her posts toe the line between sensual and sexually suggestive but never involve full nudity. 'It's no longer women empowerment. It's shock value, and she's making a joke out of all of us. We built this space to take control of our bodies and make money on our terms,' Rain said in a statement. 'Brands don't take us seriously anymore. Media doesn't take us seriously. I'm tired of having to explain that not all of us are doing circus acts for clicks.' Adreena Winters, who has worked in the adult entertainment industry for over 15 years, starting with studio porn before transitioning to OnlyFans during COVID-19, also worries that customers will 'lose trust' in sex workers if these stunts are just tactics to garner media attention. Still, she hopes these larger conversations can continue the positive trend she's seen in dismantling stigma against sex workers. She attributes this 'big shift' to OnlyFans' presence in books, documentaries and mainstream music. Artists like Lily Allen and Cardi B have used the platform to promote their music or release exclusive content, and Bad Bunny's track "Te Mudaste," which mentions OnlyFans, landed on Billboard's Top 100. But Winters says the acceptance hasn't extended to other areas of sex work, such as studio porn. 'I feel like it is very OnlyFans related. OnlyFans is quite ambiguous, people don't just jump to the conclusion that you're doing hardcore porn,' she says, adding that there is also a 'ridiculous amount of stigma and discrimination in the business world.' Keily Blair, the chief executive of OnlyFans, told the Financial Times that one bank turned her down as a customer. Both Winters and Cruz have struggled to access banking tools in the U.K. and U.S., they say, with Winters resorting to 'obscure, online banks' after having her accounts closed. Sex workers frequently ask for advice on Reddit and exchange tips for setting up a bank account to process their OnlyFans earnings. And, FOSTA-SESTA, a U.S. law passed under President Donald Trump in 2018, attempted to shut down websites that facilitate sex trafficking, including the popular advertising platform Backpage, which had been taken down a few days prior by U.S. federal authorities. But sex workers say that in the process, it damaged an online infrastructure that helped keep them safe. A 2020 study of FOSTA's effects on sex workers showed it increased economic instability for about 72% of the study's participants, and nearly 34% reported an increase in violence from clients. Cruz argues that repealing SESTA-FOSTA, which 'goes hand-in-hand' with decriminalizing sex work, is a crucial step in improving their working conditions. OnlyFans and AI are impacting girls: This author wrote a book about it. Sex workers need worker protections, not just attention Cruz's introduction to sex work was as a sugar baby when she was 18 to help pay for college. After working an office job, she began stripping and offering "full-service," which includes exchanging sex for money. She's moved around the country. At one strip club, Cruz faced the 'worst working conditions' she'd ever experienced. In those moments, the least of her concerns was whether or not people saw her labor as 'real work.' While working as a stripper, she was strangled in the 'champagne room,' where clients would go for private services. When she turned to management, they encouraged her not to involve law enforcement. 'Whether or not somebody thinks what we're doing is normal is totally immaterial to whether or not we are safe at work,' she explains. 'I need an emergency button in the champagne room. I need a bouncer by the champagne room to be there if a customer is abusing me.' Online, some young female OnlyFans stars make their lives look aspirational. Rain's 'Bop House' squad has a combined following of nearly 90 million users across social media platforms. 'I wanna be like you when I get older,' one follower wrote under a video of the women dancing. "I need to join the bop house,' said another. But while Cruz has said committing to the industry was the best decision she has ever made, she doesn't encourage other women to follow in her footsteps. On 'Stripper Twitter,' an online community of in-person sex workers, they look out for each other. Part of the reason that community is so strong, Cruz says, is because they understand how 'difficult, lonely and isolating' the work can be. More: Online, young female OnlyFans stars make their lives look aspirational. Is it problematic? Sex workers want better representations of their lived experiences Cruz had been excited for the release of 'Anora,' but was disillusioned by the film. 'Anora' follows the whirlwind relationship between a 23-year-old stripper, Ani (Mikey Madison), and her client-turned-husband, Vanya (Mark Eydelshteyn), the son of a Russian oligarch. The romantic dramedy was marketed as a Cinderella story, and an early screening to an audience of sex workers, who clacked their heels in approval during the end credits, swiftly circulated on social media. When the film dominated awards season, other sex workers began expressing their disapproval. One of Cruz's biggest criticisms is that it depicted sex workers 'through the eyes of customers and consumers and not as workers performing labor,' which she calls a 'disrespect of our work.' To her, the film was a 'reminder' that the lived experiences of sex workers like herself, and the tensions between sex workers and consumers, will 'not be portrayed accurately' unless sex workers are in control of that portrayal from start to finish. ''Anora' embodies the dehumanizing consumer fantasy of a devoted worker who loves the consumer so much she does not conceive of her servitude as labor,' Cruz wrote of the film. In Mikey Madison's acceptance speech for best actress at the Oscars, Madison recognized the sex worker community: 'I see you. You deserve respect and human decency.' For Cruz, those sentiments fell flat. 'Advocacy for sex workers cannot be ambiguous,' she says. Instead of awards, she'd like to see real, tangible change.
