Entertainment

Idiots of the Internet: Musk beaten in game of Top Trump for moron of the month award

January 23, 2026

What do the President of the United States, a former Spice Girl, the CEO of Ryanair, and a Final Destination survivor have in common? Take a wild guess…

Sinners makes Oscar history with 16 nominations – but will it be the next Color Purple?

by Marcus Walsh

January 23, 2026

Ryan Coogler's vampire film Sinners earned a record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations this week. Discussion is rife on social media, covering conversion rate, historical comparisons with Spielberg's The Color Purple, and reigniting the mess vs masterpiece debate, as the countdown to the Academy Awards 2026 begins

A split-screen and scoreboard of Sinners and The Color Purple in relation to Oscar nominations.

Emmanuel Macron channels inner Anna Wintour by wearing $771 sunglasses indoors

by Justinas Vainilavičius

January 23, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron’s aviators stole the show and fluffed some feathers at the Davos summit in Switzerland, but the internet loved it.

French President Emmanuel Macron wearing sunglasses indoors

Did Victoria Beckham really “hijack” her son’s first dance?

by Niamh Ancell

January 22, 2026

It’s safe to say that social media users want to believe it, so they can continue to make viral memes.

Ryanair chief calls Elon Musk “an idiot” in spat over Starlink

by Justinas Vainilavičius

January 19, 2026

Michael O’Leary, the chief executive of budget airline Ryanair, called Elon Musk “an idiot” after ruling out the use of Starlink internet on his planes.

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary and Starlink boss Elon Musk

Idiots of the Internet: the “Clown of the Week” award goes to…

by Niamh Ancell

January 23, 2026

The clowns are back in town, ICE agents can’t skate, and a Florida politician has more on his plate than a beef with OnlyFans models.

The N-1 Sessions by Chris Berryman – technology addiction and the limits of spiritual futurism

by Marcus Walsh

January 14, 2026

In The N-1 Sessions, Chris Berryman blends spiritual philosophy with a sharp critique of technology addiction, attention collapse, and modern spiritual hunger. Written during the pandemic, the book reads like a cosmic diary for a species struggling to evolve faster than its tools.

A cosmic voice reflects on technology, consciousness and a species at a crossroads.

“Alright, alright, alright:” Matthew McConaughey trademarks himself to stop AI clones

by Justinas Vainilavičius

January 15, 2026

Actor Matthew McConaughey will test the legal limits of artificial intelligence (AI) as he moves to trademark his likeness to prevent unauthorized deepfakes.

Labubu maker denies phone rumors amidst reports of Honor collab

by Justinas Vainilavičius

January 12, 2026

The Beijing-based Pop Mart, maker of the highly sought-after Labubu toys, has reportedly teamed up with Chinese phone manufacturer Honor on co-branded products.

Labubu dolls on sale in Pop Mart store in London

Does Stephen make a good Traitor? Cyber pros assess his game so far

by Ann-Marie Corvin

January 7, 2026

Finally, producers of the reality TV format The Traitors have recruited a cybersecurity worker. But do Stephen’s skills – from adversarial thinking to behavioral analysis – necessarily put him at an advantage in the castle?

Watch as Pink Power Ranger deletes racist sites in front of live audience

by Niamh Ancell

January 8, 2026

A hacker who goes by the moniker Martha Root took down multiple white supremacist sites live in front of an audience.

Restaurant sued over TikTok video that exposed a dark secret

by Niamh Ancell

January 7, 2026

One man was caught cheating on his wife in a viral TikTok video. Legal action is now being taken against the restaurant that exposed him.

TikTok users beg MrBeast to buy Hybe, but could he actually do it?

by Niamh Ancell

January 7, 2026

TikTok users are begging MrBeast to buy a South Korean entertainment company, just so a K-pop star can be reinstated into the girl band NewJeans.

Sci-fi movies to watch out for in 2026: Spielberg’s aliens, Ryan Gosling in space, and a Black Mirror-inspired erotic horror

by Niamh Ancell

January 2, 2026

Steven Spielberg returns to his alien movie roots while a spin-off of M3GAN is set to hit the big screen in 2026. These are the sci-fi flicks to watch out for this year.

A human, an AI and a spaceship in an eerie image.

Camilla Araujo to depart OnlyFans after making $20M

by Niamh Ancell

December 29, 2025

Camilla Araujo, one of OnlyFans’ biggest creators, has announced her departure from the adult-only platform that will come into effect early next year. Where will this leave OnlyFans?

Social media users pay tribute to Jenna Marble’s late chihuahua, Mr Marbles

by Niamh Ancell

December 22, 2025

After 17 years of life, former YouTube star Jenna Marble’s chihuahua, Mr Marbles, has died, and social media users are devastated.

FIFA returns to gaming with Netflix World Cup 26 title

by Ann-Marie Corvin

December 18, 2025

FIFA is making a surprise return to video games with a new football title exclusive to Netflix, marking its first official gaming release since splitting with EA Sports in 2023.