Viral Trends & Drama

Critics praise cooking and fishing in Tales of the Shire but question its narrative depth and pacing.

FaZe Banks claims people are being paid $50K to spread hate online amid crypto scam fallout and feud with Adin Ross.

FaZe Banks resigns as FaZe Clan CEO following crypto scam allegations tied to Adin Ross, denies any wrongdoing.

Cierra Ortega speaks out on Love Island USA's editing and harsh villa rules after exit over resurfaced racial slur.

San Francisco chef Luke Sung issues apology after berating influencer; Kis Cafe shuts down following the backlash.

GloRilla and Brandon Ingram seen leaving Cabo nightclub together after her 26th birthday party celebration.

Grow a Garden becomes popular on Roblox, attracting record player numbers and a large base of young users.

Faker has extended his T1 contract until 2029, confirming he intends to continue his League of Legends career.

UK users are reportedly using images of Death Stranding's Sam Porter Bridges to bypass online age restrictions.

MrBeast will debut animated series 'MrBeast Lab' in October 2025, based on his toy line and set in a 100-storey lab.

George Lucas unveils a preview of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art during his Comic-Con debut in San Diego.

Love Island's JaNa Craig unfollows Kenny Rodriguez on Instagram, fueling rumors their post-show romance is over.

Twitch reinstated DDG within 30 minutes after Adin Ross proposed a Kick partner income deal worth seven figures.

Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad draws criticism for tone but boosts sales and praise for disrupting woke marketing.

Trump claims Kamala Harris paid celebrities like Beyoncé and Oprah for endorsements, calls it illegal.

Valve debuts new Steam store menu and improved search bar with custom filters in desktop beta update.

A third of teens use AI companions for friendship or romantic chat, many saying it matches real-life socialising.

VShojo faces claims from Camila and Veibae of hush money, legal pressure, and contract disputes after closure.

Tea confirms major data breach as 4chan users leak selfies, IDs, and messages amid App Store popularity surge.

Drake pleads with Bobbi Althoff to unblock his name in the comments, sparking renewed interest in their past tensions.

Travis Kelce joined the Roblox game 'Grow a Garden', thrilling players with unique football-themed updates.

Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez spotted sharing a kiss in LA, following romantic Cancun getaway and dinner date.

Vicki Gunvalson says she contracted same parasite as Brandi Glanville during 'Ultimate Girls Trip' in Morocco.

Phypers accuses Denise Richards of a six-month affair with Special Forces instructor Rudy Reyes, citing infidelity.

TikToker Heston James faces 13 charges after impersonating staff and staging viral pranks at Arizona businesses.

Aaron “Tex” Johnson was forcibly removed from a Southwest flight after a heated confrontation captured on viral video.

Rachel Zegler left Evita due to illness mid-performance; Bella Brown stepped in and received a five-minute ovation.

BAFTA winner Micheal Ward faces two rape and three sexual assault charges; trial proceedings begin in August.

McGregor calls his bar “unbeatable” after fire damages Dublin pub; Gardaí investigating incident as criminal arson.

McGregor’s Black Forge Inn in Dublin caught fire in suspected arson attack; Gardaí investigating motive and suspect.

TikTok could go dark, if China rejects proposed sale giving Americans control over its algorithm and operations.

Users say the app gives women more control in a digital dating environment that often lacks transparency.

A Genshin Impact player cleared Spiral Abyss Floor 12 using an Apple Watch, earning full nine-stars.

Guess ran AI-generated model ads in Vogue's August issue, sparking debate over fashion’s evolving use of technology.

Microsoft focuses on AI transformation after cutting 9000 jobs, part of wider restructuring in 2025.

Elon Musk teases return of Vine “in AI form”, reviving speculation about the defunct social video app’s future.

A Labubu doll left at Karl Marx’s grave has gone viral on social media for the irony of the capitalist toy tribute.

Ironmouse says she was unsure about returning to Twitch after leaving VShojo and amid charity payment dispute.

Bandai Spirits unveils updated RG 1/144 Wing Gundam Zero model to honor Gundam Wing’s 30th anniversary milestone.

VShojo's closure sees past and hidden VTuber members speaking out on lack of transparency and management issues.

Sydney Sweeney’s 'great jeans' campaign for American Eagle draws backlash over objectification despite stock surge.

Nintendo officially states Mario and Princess Peach are only friends.

Kristin Cabot resigns after Coldplay kiss cam video with Astronomer CEO Andy Byron sparks viral media frenzy.

VShojo collapses after CEO admits failure to pay VTubers and missing Ironmouse’s $500k charity donation to IDF.

Tallahassee police arrested a Chuck E. Cheese mascot for credit card fraud in front of shocked kids and families.

Elden Ring Nightreign was June's top seller in the US, outselling Mario Kart World during Switch 2 launch.

Magic the Gathering's Final Fantasy set becomes its fastest-selling, earning $200M in a single day.

Taylor Rooks surprises fans by marrying Shane Fowler in a secret ceremony attended by stars like Kevin Durant.

Nintendo Switch 2 becomes fastest-selling console in US, breaking PlayStation 4’s record after strong demand.

Xbox revises The Outer Worlds 2 price to $69.99, reversing an earlier plan to charge $79.99 for the title.