A meme of a man blinking repeatedly in disbelief went viral in 2017. Now 39 years old, here’s what he looks like now. Drew Scanlon, from San Francisco, went viral in 2017 for a GIF of him shaking his head, raising his eyebrows, and blinking as if saying, ‘Oh … Wow … okay then’. You’ve … Read more
It’s giving… espresso-induced insanity. If your 10-year-old suddenly starts yelling “tralaero tralala!” while pirouetting like a caffeinated ballerina, you’re not hallucinating. You’ve just been hit with a full-blown case of “Italian Brainrot” — Gen Alpha’s latest hyper-online obsession that makes “Skibidi Toilet” look like Shakespeare. Forget pasta, art, or bona-fide Italians: This trend has nothing … Read more
Ralph Fiennes is feeling demure and mindful in the new year. The “Conclave” actor, 62, paid tribute to the viral “very demure, very mindful” trend while chatting with Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper on CNN’s New Year’s Eve show Tuesday night. “Well, look, this is how I do my makeup for work — very demure, … Read more
Even Timothée Chalamet and Elle Fanning know about “Holding Space.” The “A Complete Unknown” co-stars did an interview with “Out” reporter Tracy E. Gilchrist and hilariously recreated the meme that went viral during Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s “Wicked” press tour last month. “First off, I just want to let you know that I am holding space for … Read more
Whoopi Goldberg was hoping for one short day when it came to “Wicked” talk. On Tuesday’s episode of “The View,” the 69-year-old pretended to sleep as the group discussed a “Wicked” meme involving stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Goldberg placed her chin firmly into her palm after introducing the viral interview moment during the Hot Topics segment. Whoopi Goldberg … Read more
Everyone is holding space for that bizarre interview from the “Wicked” press tour. A clip from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s sit-down with an Out magazine reporter has been shared tens of millions of times online because of the confusion over the reporter’s claim that fans “are holding space” with the lyrics of “Defying Gravity,” which … Read more
Nicole Kidman is finally clarifying the truth behind one of her most famous memes. The Oscar winner, 57, explained that the viral photo taken in 2001 — which shows her walking outside with a triumphant expression on her face and her hands raised in the air — has nothing to do with her divorce from … Read more
The famous “clenched fist” meme taken from the animated TV series “Arthur” has turned 25, and the well-known image has two big celebrities to thank for its popularity. The meme began as a moment in a Season 4 episode of the PBS children’s show. The episode, “Arthur’s Big Hit,” aired in the US on Oct. … Read more
Are you seeing colorful images of Dolphins on your TikTok feed? If so, you aren’t alone. A new viral trend on the social media platform involves people posting photos and videos of dolphins with depressing messages to the song “Symphony” by Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson. The account @heiratet started the trend last month by posting … Read more
Is this the grating-est generation? Generation Z has been labeled “cringeworthy” following a new TikTok video depicting 20-something female office workers chanting about their appearance. @tbhskincare/TikTok As if Zoomers weren’t kickstarting enough questionable social media trends of late: Generation Z has been labeled “cringeworthy” following a TikTok video depicting 20-something female office workers chanting about … Read more
A photo of a man interacting with Taylor Rooks at a Celtics game last year has taken on a life of its own. The meme, which originally spread last March, shows a man with a beer in his hand talking animatedly to Rooks, whose attention appears to be focused elsewhere. Rooks, 32, hosts a digital … Read more
Tyrese Maxey was the star of his own movie at The Garden on Tuesday night during Game 5 of the Knicks-Sixers first-round playoff series. The 76ers All-Star guard put on a show — he finished with 46 points, including seven three-pointers and the game-tying three to force OT — and it wasn’t well received by … Read more
It’s out of Ctrl. A social media joke has recently amassed a great deal of popularity online — to the point that it has already worn out its welcome. If you’ve been on platforms like X lately, you’ve likely seen someone post something, usually with a photo attached, prompting users to “look between” certain letters … Read more
Play in these social media Hunger Games and you might get hurt. Another day, another hazardous health fad circulating TikTok: This time, health experts are speaking out against “starvemaxxing,” in which young male beauty nuts try and reshape their faces by drastically curbing their food intake. “When this [restricted eating] gets to an extreme, then … Read more
Adele has revealed what led up to the moment she became a viral meme at a past NBA All-Star Game. Two years ago, the singer was shown by TNT cameras looking visibly annoyed, and she recently explained the circumstances at a concert in Las Vegas. “I’d like to give some context to that meme,” she … Read more
Meet B.Lo. With a heroic sense of humor, actor Ben Affleck poked fun at his unimpressed look at last year’s Grammy Awards … in a new commercial for Dunkin’ Donuts. In 2023, when wife Jennifer Lopez clarified that his mug of misery that became a social-media meme was actually Affleck’s “happy face,” fans joked online … Read more
Eva Mendes thinks Ryan Gosling is Kenough. On Sunday night, Gosling, 43, looked visibly stunned when his “Barbie” song, “I’m Just Ken,” won a Critics Choice Award. When presenters Bella Ramsey and Anthony Ramos announced that writers Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt took home the trophy for best song — for the anthem that Gosling belted … Read more
We got a visit from the ghost of Dwayne Johnson’s past. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson delighted fans on Christmas by recreating his famous ’90s meme on Instagram while wishing his followers happy holidays. “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, 90s Rock nipping at your nose,” Johnson, 51, sang while dressed in a black turtleneck, a … Read more
Troy Aikman is well aware of the memes linking him to an unlikely doppelgänger — Jay-Z. The rapper was at Sofi Stadium to take in Cowboys vs. Chargers on “Monday Night Football” this week, and ESPN play-by-play broadcaster Joe Buck narrated that he was “reaching for a refreshment”. Aikman chimed in, “Yeah, there’s a meme … Read more
Good luck, Mia. Ex-Disney child star of “Good Luck, Charlie” fame, Mia Talerico, shocked Instagram users when the former actress posted a photo revealing that she had started high school. “Your yearly reminder that you’re getting old,” wrote Talerico, 14, in the caption. “First day of high school!!!” In the photo, Talerico is seen standing … Read more