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Astronomer taps Gwyneth Paltrow as 'temporary spokesperson' after Coldplay kiss cam scandal

Astronomer’s Gwyneth Paltrow PR Move After CEO Scandal

By Ifunanya / July 27, 2025

In an unconventional response to corporate scandal, data analytics firm Astronomer has recruited actress and entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow as an […]

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KallMeKris and Celina Spooky Boo spill (blood) on 'House on Eden'

TikTok Stars Transition to Horror Filmmaking with House on Eden

By Ifunanya / July 26, 2025

Digital creators Kris Collins and Celina Myers, better known to their 51 million and 29 million TikTok followers respectively as […]

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Sophie Cunningham defends Caitlin Clark in TikTok, gets fined

Sophie Cunningham’s $500 WNBA Fine Over Ref-Critique TikTok Sparks Debate

By Ifunanya / July 24, 2025

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has drawn attention and a $500 fine from the WNBA after posting a TikTok video […]

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Meta deletes 600K accounts linked to predatory behavior

Meta Enhances Instagram Teen Safety, Removes 635K Accounts

By Ifunanya / July 24, 2025

Meta unveiled a suite of safety enhancements for teen accounts on Instagram this week, highlighting recent data showing the impact […]

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Nicki Minaj challenge explained: Why everyone on TikTok is posing

TikTok Revives Nicki Minaj’s 2013 Pose in Viral Balance Challenge

By Ifunanya / July 23, 2025

A decade-old pose from a Nicki Minaj music video has unexpectedly become TikTok’s latest viral fitness obsession, sparking a wave […]

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'Clanker' is social media's new slur for our robot future

Clanker Revival: How Star Wars Slang Satirizes AI’s Growing Grip

By Ifunanya / July 23, 2025

The resurgence of a decades-old sci-fi insult has become a rallying cry for critics of artificial intelligence, blending pop culture […]

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Ozzy Osbourne is dead at 76, as the icon's fans mourn on social media

Ozzy Osbourne, Metal Icon & Black Sabbath Legend, Dies at 76

By Ifunanya / July 23, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne, the trailblazing Black Sabbath vocalist whose ferocious voice and larger-than-life persona shaped heavy metal and pop culture for […]

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AI-Generated Music on Dead Artists’ Spotify Sparks Industry Debate

By Ifunanya / July 23, 2025

The resurgence of late artists on streaming platforms has taken a controversial turn, as Spotify faces scrutiny for hosting AI-generated […]

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VTuber Ironmouse leaves VShojo, drops scorching allegations on the way out

Ironmouse Exits VShojo, Alleges Unpaid $500K Charity Donation

By Ifunanya / July 22, 2025

Renowned VTuber Ironmouse, celebrated for her virtual avatar-driven streams on Twitch, has sparked widespread attention after announcing her departure from […]

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'Fantastic Four' stars Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby answer questions from kids on BBC Radio 1

Kids’ Hilarious Questions Refresh Fantastic Four Press Junket

By Ifunanya / July 22, 2025

In an unconventional twist on the usual Hollywood publicity circuit, actors Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby faced a lively round […]

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Tesla Diner & Drive-In opens in California

Tesla Debuts Retro Diner Hollywood: Superchargers, Robots, Electric Sauce

By Ifunanya / July 22, 2025

Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s latest venture—a 24-hour diner and drive-in concept blending retro aesthetics with futuristic tech—opened in Hollywood this […]

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'Papa' Jake Larson, D-Day veteran and TikTok star, dies at 102

D-Day Veteran and TikTok Star Papa Jake Larson Dies at 102

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

Jake Larson, a World War II veteran hailed for his vivid recollections of D-Day and his unlikely rise to social […]

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'Papa' Jake Larson, D-Day veteran and TikTok star, dies at 102

D-Day Veteran Papa Jake Larson, TikTok Star & Peace Advocate, Dies at 102

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

Known to millions as “Papa Jake,” D-Day veteran Jake Larson, whose candid storytelling and infectious humor transformed him into a […]

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A timeline of the Astronomer CEO Coldplay Kiss Cam fiasco

Coldplay Kiss Cam Exposes Astronomer CEO’s Cheating Scandal

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

A viral scandal involving a tech CEO’s kiss cam mishap at a Coldplay concert has underscored the internet’s ability to […]

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Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn live cold calling friends on the radio is a fun watch

Fantastic Four Stars Play Sit Down, Stand Up with Pedro Pascal and Co-Stars

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

During a recent radio appearance, Fantastic Four: First Steps co-stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn delivered a lighthearted segment that […]

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AI slop artists are redoing the 'Squid Game' series finale

Squid Game Fans Use AI to Reimagine Season 3’s Bleak Finale

By Ifunanya / July 19, 2025

The divisive conclusion of Squid Game’s third season has sparked a wave of AI-driven creativity among fans disillusioned by the […]

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'Do it lady!': How Chit became TikTok’s awkward office hero

The Chit Show: TikTok’s Viral Office Comedy Sensation

By Ifunanya / July 19, 2025

A quirky office character named Chit has taken TikTok by storm, capturing global attention with absurdist humor and a rapidly […]

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Madison Marilla of 'Love on the Spectrum' talks jewelry, Disneyland, and creating content

Madizen Jewelry: Madison Marilla’s Sensory Success Story

By Ifunanya / July 19, 2025

Madison Marilla, known for her vibrant presence on Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum, turned heads at VidCon last week with […]

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Threads nears X in daily users, new data reveals

Threads Nears X’s Daily User Count, Driven by Instagram

By Ifunanya / July 19, 2025

Meta’s Threads, a social media platform positioned as Instagram’s text-based counterpart, is narrowing the gap with X (formerly Twitter) in […]

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Climate change made portable fans essential. Capitalism made them a trend.

Portable Fans: A Symbol of Climate Crisis and Capitalist Irony

By Ifunanya / July 19, 2025

As global temperatures reach record highs, portable fans have surged from niche gadgets to must-have accessories, embodying both a practical […]

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