Kendall blasts Kim off top spot on Instagram
Can the internet handle the Kardashian/Jenner heat? The Hollywood A-listers have continued to set online records, with the latest accolade going to Kendall Jenner.The model has overtaken her sister Kim Kardashian, who previously held the title for most- liked Instagram picture.Jenner posted a picture of herself lying on the ground in a white embroidered lace and mesh creation, with her hair arranged in intricate heart formations.Since she posted it last month the picture has received 26million "likes" and 111000 comments.In May last year, Kardashian posted a wedding-day picture of herself and rapper Kanye West, which generated more than 2million "likes" and more than 60000 comments.This should be no surprise, as the Kardashian/Jenner dynasty is known for setting online records. Earlier this year, when Caitlyn Jenner revealed her new female self on a Vanity Fair cover, and sent her first tweet, she broke the Guinness world record. The former Olympic athlete and father of the Jenners scored a million followers, dethroning US President Barack Obama.Khloe Kardasahian, Kylie Jenner and Kendall are all among the 10 most followed on Instagram, with Kim ranking second after Instagram itself. Also on that list are pop star Taylor Swift, singer Justin Bieber, US singer Ariana Grande and global icon Beyoncé.In South Africa, TV presenter Minnie Dlamini is the most followed celebrity, with between 8000 and 12000 "likes"...
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