A very specific “Emoji Movie” offer gave Jordan Peele the push to start directing
"I never thought I'd have to thank The Emoji Movie for something, but here we are."
The Latest
See all posts“The book is dead”: Horror novel’s publication canceled after AI allegations come to light online
"It would be insulting to publish it and expect people to pay for it."
“Wild times”: DoorDash stirs fears of AI job replacement with rollout of “Tasks”
"This data helps AI and robotic systems understand the physical world."
Kirsten Dunst’s “Minecraft 2” casting came full circle, turning her wish into reality
"This might be the funniest casting I've ever seen."
“It’s felt FREEING”: Female solo traveler speaks on the benefits of “ugly privilege”
"I'm invisible, and it's bliss."
“Let the dead rest”: Val Kilmer to be “resurrected” by AI in new film that is already sparking outrage
"Can we please stop using AI and CGI to bring people back who have passed."
“There is only one path forward”: A “dislike” button is coming to X
X's Head of Product, Nikita Bier, shared a video that showed users how the button will work.
“There is just no excuse”: Donald Trump’s Pearl Harbor “joke” drew silent disbelief
"The translators were audibly lost for words and paused for a few seconds in disbelief."
Entertainment
From blind boxes to the big screen: Labubu dolls are getting a film adaptation
"Watching this the second it comes out."
“What are we doing here?”: Fans wonder why movie trailers are so different in 2026
"The entire marketing team needs to be fired."
“Her humor is very American”: Tina Fey is hosting the first episode of “Saturday Night Live UK.” Was she the right choice?
"This reeks of selling 'it's American!' rather than setting a tone for a British SNL."
Marvel fans share theories after the first look at “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”
The first look is finally here.
Viral Politics
“America won”: Afroman wins defamation case over police raid music videos, goes viral again
"This type of behavior needs to be normalized."
“And you helped”: Theo Von’s comments that the U.S. war machine exists to cause “pain and fear” aren’t sitting well with some
"It feels like there's this war machine."
“The most toxic environment”: Chelsea Handler details the “disaster” house she bought from RFK Jr.
"The idea that this guy is in charge of the health of our country."
“Kids are dying of measles”: RFK Jr. reaches untold cringe levels with AI Twinkie fight video
"The only way these guys can feel capable is thru fake AI."
Trending
“It’s probably time”: Valkyrae is not retiring from streaming, despite a clip viewed by millions stating she is
"Clip account try not to take something out of context and spread a false narrative challenge."
Costco jumps on the CEO taste test train to proclaim its hot dogs will be $1.50 forever
"The hot dog price will not change as long as I'm around."
“Such a huge jump”: WNBA players celebrate as new minimum salary agreements are finalized
"So overdue, but I’m glad we’re finally here."
“Just leave her alone!”: Fans shame man who broke into Moo Deng’s enclosure at Thai zoo—just to get a better photo
"Just watch and take a picture from outside her enclosure like a normal person."
Culture
“Might propose to myself tbh”: Pokémon engagement rings let fans propose with a Poké Ball twist
"I would immediately marry anyone who proposed to me with a ring like this."
“We make our own families”: Do child-free people die alone? Hospice worker shares her experience
"Having a loving community around you who cares about you is more important than whether you have kids or not."
Millennial says she won’t leave the house unless she’s wearing heels: “I’m running out of time”
"It's a waste of time."
China’s driverless vans are delivering the package, no matter what stands in their way
China's AI delivery vans are treating obstacles like suggestions, and becoming a meme in the process.
Memes
Anya Taylor-Joy answers the key question: “What’s the connection between Joni Mitchell and Princess Peach?”
"I will never cut the cord. Television forever."
“What an insult”: AI brainrot memes Ballerina Cappuccina and Tung Tung Tung Sahur are coming to Fortnite
"If I see any of these in game, it's ON SIGHT."
John Cena embraces the “you can’t see me” meme in viral ’90s nostalgia trend
John Cena was invisible in the 90s.
Conan O’Brien challenged Leonardo DiCaprio to make a meme on the spot at the Oscars. He nailed it
Oscars host Conan O'Brien called DiCaprio the "king of memes."
Tech
“Doesn’t even make sense”: The launch of The Sims 4 Marketplace sparks backlash and suspicion online
"I’m deeply saddened that one of my favorite franchises has reached this point."
“The most expensive ‘what if’ in tech”: Meta announced the closure of its metaverse as it shifts focus to AI
"Remember a couple years ago when a bunch of billionaire morons convinced us this would be the future?"
“This scares me”: Teacher details “terrifying” argument with a student who said ChatGPT would make thinking obsolete
"ChatGPT will just do it all way faster."
“Bunch of fake gamers”: Crimson Desert offers “fast forward” button for impatient people
"You're... playing an RPG, but you're happy you can skip dialogue?"
TikTok
“I apologize”: TikToker reacts with horror and newfound respect after girlfriend teaches him about periods
"Y'all are freaking troopers."
“You are an icon”: Plus size traveler tours the 272 stairs in Malaysia’s Batu Caves as a PSA for fuller-bodied people
"It's plus-sized approved, baby."
“How’d you get this gig?”: The people demand no more influencers as red carpet hosts after TikTok star fumbles Julia Fox interview
"Not a well-researched question was said that night."
