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Top News Influencers on Instagram in Los Angeles (2026)

Discover the top News influencers on Instagram in Los Angeles for 2026 and meet the Los Angeles journalism Instagrammers audiences trust most. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find the right local partners.

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Who Are the Top News Influencers on Instagram in Los Angeles?

Explore the top News influencers on Instagram in Los Angeles for November 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover Los Angeles Instagrammers in the News niche. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. Michael B. Jordan

    @michaelbjordanInstagramUnited States, California, Los Angeles

    @moss

    Hashtags#sinnersmovie#davidyurman#dycurbchain#shotwithimaxfilmcameras
    Followers24.5M
    Engagement rate1.0%
    Average likes127K
    Audience quality score54/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.2%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States23.9%
    Brazil10.9%
    France6.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music9.7%
    Mommy8.4%
    Entrepreneur7.7%

  2. 2. Sofia Carson

    @sofiacarsonInstagramUnited States, California, Los Angeles

    No bio

    Hashtags#tudum
    Mentions
    @eliesaabworld@eliesaabworld@dianewarren@dianewarren
    Followers20.2M
    Engagement rate0.9%
    Average likes133K
    Audience quality score49/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.2%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Mexico12.8%
    Italy8.5%
    United States6.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music13.2%
    Dog Owner11.8%
    Fashion10.3%

  3. 3. GERMAN

    @germangarmendiaInstagramUnited States, California, Los Angeles

    Presidente de @realtitanfc 🖤🩷 ✉️

    Hashtags#fallout#estilodfweekend
    Mentions
    @fedevigevani@fedevigevani@falloutonprime@falloutonprime@ozuna@ozuna+1@gqmexico
    Followers17.7M
    Engagement rate4.8%
    Average likes664K
    Audience quality score68/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Mexico16.7%
    Chile16.7%
    Argentina13.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Youtuber11.6%
    Music11.6%
    Cat Owner9.3%

  4. 4. el rubius WTF

    @elrubiuswtfInstagramUnited States, California, Los Angeles

    uwu 🎥YT: elrubiusOMG 🎮Twitch: Rubius

    Followers17.6M
    Engagement rate8.5%
    Average likes1.5M
    Audience quality score81/100High
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.3%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Spain27.5%
    Mexico22.5%
    Argentina15.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music14.3%
    Comedy14.3%
    Sports8.9%

  5. 5. Kai Cenat

    @kaicenatInstagramUnited States, California, Los Angeles

    No bio

    Followers16.9M
    Engagement rate12.6%
    Average likes2.7M
    Audience quality score34/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+6.0%
    201820192021202220242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States27.9%
    Dominican Republic16.3%
    Jamaica7.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dancer16.1%
    Basketball12.9%
    Model11.3%

  6. 6. Courteney Cox

    @courteneycoxofficialInstagramUnited States, California, Los Angeles

    I played piano with Elton John! Founder @homecourt

    Followers15.2M
    Engagement rate1.4%
    Average likes638K
    Audience quality score56/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.3%
    201920202021202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States25.4%
    Brazil20.6%
    France4.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner18.8%
    Mommy12.5%
    Fashion8.9%

  7. 7. Jessica Biel

    @jessicabielInstagramUnited States, California, Los Angeles

    No bio

    Hashtags#chanelbeauty#cococrush
    Mentions
    @ninomunoz@ninomunoz@sarahgorereeves@sarahgorereeves@karayoshimotobua@karayoshimotobua+7@kattthompson, @marty_rush, @sallyholmes, @celestesloman, @robzangardi, @marielhaenn, @anhcotran
    Followers14M
    Engagement rate0.7%
    Average likes124K
    Audience quality score55/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States40.0%
    Italy6.7%
    France5.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Mommy17.0%
    Dog Owner15.0%
    Food11.5%

  8. 8. Walt Disney Studios

    @disneystudiosInstagramUnited States, California, Los Angeles

    ʻOhana means family 🫶. Get tickets NOW for Lilo & Stitch, only in theaters

    Hashtags#liloandstitch#disneyland70
    Mentions
    @disneymusicemporium@disneymusicemporium@maiakealoha@maiakealoha@disneyland@disneyland
    Followers13.4M
    Engagement rate0.4%
    Average likes35.8K
    Audience quality score56/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+2.0%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States16.9%
    India9.2%
    Mexico7.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner13.9%
    Music12.2%
    Photography8.7%

  9. 9. Stan Lee

    @therealstanleeInstagramUnited States, California, Los Angeles

    Official account honoring Stan Lee's legacy & sharing new, unseen stories from his vault. #AssembleForLA ⬇️⬇️

    Hashtags#stanlee#stanleeuniverse#stanleepresents#kartoonstudios
    Mentions
    @americanredcross@americanredcross
    Followers12.2M
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes14.9K
    Audience quality score50/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States15.8%
    Germany10.5%
    Italy7.9%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner17.4%
    Photography10.1%
    Music10.1%

  10. 10. Lupita Nyong'o

    @lupitanyongoInstagramUnited States, California, Los Angeles

    "I am not African because I was born in Africa, but because Africa was born in me." -- Kwame Nkurumah 🔗Donate to Make Fibroids Count ⬇️

    Hashtags#researchmatters#fibroids#womenshealth#makefibroidscount
    Mentions
    @tgvwearswhite@tgvwearswhite@wecanwearwhite@wecanwearwhite
    Followers11.4M
    Engagement rate0.3%
    Average likes20.3K
    Audience quality score58/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States18.9%
    Brazil10.8%
    Tanzania10.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion11.8%
    Mommy10.3%
    Music9.3%

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How We Rank the Top News Influencers on Instagram in Los Angeles

Every creator on this list is ranked by follower count, from the most followed down. The same criteria apply to every niche, network, and location, so a spot on the list always reflects a creator’s current reach.

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Who are the top news influencers on Instagram in Los Angeles in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top news influencers on Instagram in Los Angeles is Michael B. Jordan with 24.5M followers, followed by Sofia Carson and GERMAN. This ranking lists 21,037 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

How do I find news influencers on Instagram in Los Angeles for my brand?

Start with this ranking of 21,037 creators and compare their engagement rate and audience quality, not just their follower count. Then create a free Heepsy account to filter creators by location, niche, follower range, engagement and audience demographics, and save the best matches to a list.

How are the top news influencers on Instagram in Los Angeles ranked?

Creators are ranked by follower count, from the most followed down, among the public profiles that match this ranking's filters. Heepsy refreshes the ranking every month with the latest public data, and this version was updated in November 2026. Each card shows an audience quality score, so you can spot accounts with suspicious followers.

What is a good engagement rate for news influencers on Instagram in Los Angeles?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 3.1%. Engagement usually drops as follower count grows, so smaller creators often show higher rates than the accounts at the top of the list. Heepsy calculates engagement rate as the average likes and comments on recent posts divided by follower count, excluding suspicious activity.

How much do news influencers on Instagram in Los Angeles charge per post?

Rates depend mainly on follower count, engagement rate, content format and usage rights, so prices vary widely even within the same ranking. Heepsy shows a price estimate on each creator's full profile: click "Unlock full profile" and sign up for free to see pricing, audience demographics, authenticity and growth.

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