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Dismay after Menendez brothers denied parole
Netflix has brought the plight of the Menendez brothers to the TikTok generation, but the show was not able to sway the opinion of the parole board.
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Fake Justin Bieber dupes club goers, but TikTok users aren’t fooled
While a Justin Bieber look-alike may have fooled Las Vegas event managers, TikTok users weren’t convinced.
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Taylor Swift breaks another record with New Heights podcast on YouTube
The New Heights episode featuring Taylor Swift set a new record as YouTube’s most-watched live podcast, overtaking podcaster Joe Rogan’s interview with President Donald Trump.
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Ads under the influence: social media influencers are taking over
Advertisers have turned to social media influencers to help reach a younger audience, but are facing criticism along the way.
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“The lore you asked for,” McDonald’s brings back McDonaldland
Ever wanted a virtual milkshake and fries? Well, users can now experience McDonaldland in virtual reality.
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Could Taylor Swift vs Elon Musk be the lawsuit that redefines AI abuse?
Taylor Swift’s deepfake fight with Elon Musk’s Grok has set up a huge discussion, but a legal precedent for AI abuse remains uncertain.
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New on streaming: first Alien TV series and Jim Jefferies speaks again
Alien, the famous science fiction horror franchise, is finally arriving on our small screens, with a prequel series debuting on Hulu and Disney+ this week.
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Meet Clanker, the Star Wars slur fueling an AI backlash
From Star Wars droids to TikTok memes, the slur “clanker” is the internet’s new weapon for mocking AI, robots, and the people who use them.
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South Park doubles down on Trump Administration, and social media users can’t stop laughing
The creators of South Park continue to troll the Trump Administration, and social media users are loving it.
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“Boomers love AI,” Rod Stewart takes Ozzy Osbourne tribute a step too far
Rod Stewart’s tribute to the late rock and roll legend Ozzy Osbourne has been heavily criticized after showing a video generated using artificial intelligence (AI) at one of his shows.
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New on streaming: Wednesday snaps back, King of the Hill recrowned
Welcome to the goth summer of woe on Netflix – Jenna Ortega is back as Wednesday Addams. More importantly, though, King of the Hill has been revived. We’re over the moon.
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Now everyone can earn money on Twitch
Twitch will no longer gatekeep its monetization tools to influencers and every streamer will now have a chance to earn money – but there’s a catch.
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China clamps down on fake Labubus
Labubu dolls have taken the world by storm. But now, fake Labubus, or Lafufus, are the latest trend that China is grappling with.
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Joey Swoll quits social media after Hulk Hogan tribute sparks backlash
Gym influencer Joey Swoll has quit social media after backlash over his Hulk Hogan tribute video sparked debate on cancel culture and the wrestling legend’s controversial past.
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FaZe Banks steps down after MLG coin crash – accuses Adin Ross of “bad actor” role as meme crypto scandal explodes
FaZe Banks, co-founder of FaZe Clan, a huge esports and gaming influencer group, stepped down as CEO after the collapse of the cryptocurrency MLG coin.
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Men’s Health repeats false Google AI claim on Luka Dončić
Men’s Health magazine appears to have used inaccurate information from an AI-generated Google summary in an article on basketball player Luka Dončić.
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Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign sparks backlash over “great jeans” slogan
Sydney Sweeney’s new American Eagle fall 2025 campaign is facing backlash over its “great jeans” slogan, with critics calling it a tone-deaf nod to eugenics-era beauty standards while the viral outrage sends AEO stock soaring 16%
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New on streaming: Chief of War debuts, Marc Maron is panicked
Jason Momoa was born in Honolulu and is of Native Hawaiian descent. For him, the success of Chief of War, a new historical drama series on Apple TV+, is very important. Elsewhere on streaming platforms, Leanne, a new comedy from Netflix, has caught our eye.
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White House slams South Park episode targeting Trump and Paramount
South Park kicks off Season 27 by roasting Donald Trump, dragging Jesus into a $1.5 billion streaming deal, and mocking the Paramount-Skydance merger. The White House? Already furious.
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What is the Trisha Paytas baby conspiracy and why are Ozzy Osbourne fans furious?
The internet has been flooded with tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne. However, one long-standing and creepily coincidental internet conspiracy has resurfaced after the rock legend's passing.
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