2 months ago
Elon Musk's ***** eX has been talking, internally, about buying the leftover customer files of startups that already went under. Not licensing data from companies that are still operating and can say no. Buying the digital estate of companies that no longer exist to say anything at all.
The discussions are happening inside ***** eXAI, the artificial intelligence division born in February when ***** eX merged with xAI. People familiar with the talks told Bloomberg they're informal and might go nowhere. But the idea makes sense from the perspective of an AI lab racing for the frontier.
The goal is basically cheap fuel for Grok. AI models learn from training data—the text, code, and records an algorithm studies to get better at predicting what comes next—and the good stuff, real business records instead of scraped web pages, is getting expensive. A dead company's file cabinet is apparently a bargain by comparison.
Google already did the same. The search giant paid $10 million in a bankruptcy auction for the internal records of Spirit Airlines, the discount carrier that shut down for good this year. They got around 100 million emails, 500 million Microsoft Teams messages, decades of employee files, all headed into an AI training pipeline.
That data belonged to real employees who signed up for a job, not an AI experiment. A flight attendants' union objected in bankruptcy court, arguing that scrubbing names off records—what companies call "de-identifying" data—doesn't stop someone from piecing together who said what in a decade of internal chats. The court fight is still ongoing.
#million #buying #still #training
The discussions are happening inside ***** eXAI, the artificial intelligence division born in February when ***** eX merged with xAI. People familiar with the talks told Bloomberg they're informal and might go nowhere. But the idea makes sense from the perspective of an AI lab racing for the frontier.
The goal is basically cheap fuel for Grok. AI models learn from training data—the text, code, and records an algorithm studies to get better at predicting what comes next—and the good stuff, real business records instead of scraped web pages, is getting expensive. A dead company's file cabinet is apparently a bargain by comparison.
Google already did the same. The search giant paid $10 million in a bankruptcy auction for the internal records of Spirit Airlines, the discount carrier that shut down for good this year. They got around 100 million emails, 500 million Microsoft Teams messages, decades of employee files, all headed into an AI training pipeline.
That data belonged to real employees who signed up for a job, not an AI experiment. A flight attendants' union objected in bankruptcy court, arguing that scrubbing names off records—what companies call "de-identifying" data—doesn't stop someone from piecing together who said what in a decade of internal chats. The court fight is still ongoing.
#million #buying #still #training
2 months ago
Let's be brutally honest, ladies. If someone had told us back in 1996 that Pamela Anderson - the slow-motion running, red-swimsuit-wearing, ultimate 90s bombshell - would one day become our leading philosophical guru for embracing midlife, we probably would have choked on our Diet ******* es. But here we are, fiercely navigating our own second acts, and surprisingly, it's Pam who is serving up exactly the kind of rebellious, bare-faced wisdom we didn't know we desperately needed.
Pamela Anderson keeps her makeup-free philosophy as she attends the amfAR Gala Venezia 2026 (@ Getty Images for amfAR)
Who can forget that Pamela was the poster girl for an impossible standard of hyper-glamorous beauty. With the heavy lip liner, bleach, and frosted eyeshadow, she really went for the more-is-more approach to beauty. But in more recent years? She has gloriously changed tack. She has stepped onto the world's most heavily photographed, judgmental red carpet arenas completely makeup-free (or minimally made-up sometimes). She lets her freckles shine, her fine lines show, and her natural skin breathe. And honestly, the collective sigh of relief from women over 50 could be heard from ******* e.
Pamela Anderson went for a more is more approach back in the nineties (@ WireImage)
Because let's face it: the 'anti-ageing' industry is downright exhausting. We are constantly bombarded with marketing campaigns telling us to freeze, fill, lift, and aggressively scrub away every single sign that we have actually had the audacity to live past our fortieth birthdays. It's a relentless, outrageously expensive treadmill. We are commanded to fight aging as if it's a disease, rather than the profound privilege it actually is.
#makeup #free #amfar
Pamela Anderson keeps her makeup-free philosophy as she attends the amfAR Gala Venezia 2026 (@ Getty Images for amfAR)
Who can forget that Pamela was the poster girl for an impossible standard of hyper-glamorous beauty. With the heavy lip liner, bleach, and frosted eyeshadow, she really went for the more-is-more approach to beauty. But in more recent years? She has gloriously changed tack. She has stepped onto the world's most heavily photographed, judgmental red carpet arenas completely makeup-free (or minimally made-up sometimes). She lets her freckles shine, her fine lines show, and her natural skin breathe. And honestly, the collective sigh of relief from women over 50 could be heard from ******* e.
Pamela Anderson went for a more is more approach back in the nineties (@ WireImage)
Because let's face it: the 'anti-ageing' industry is downright exhausting. We are constantly bombarded with marketing campaigns telling us to freeze, fill, lift, and aggressively scrub away every single sign that we have actually had the audacity to live past our fortieth birthdays. It's a relentless, outrageously expensive treadmill. We are commanded to fight aging as if it's a disease, rather than the profound privilege it actually is.
#makeup #free #amfar
2 months ago
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is seeking to appear more moderate to voters while, at the same time, maintaining ties to individuals who take positions far to the left of anything he publicly endorses.
Since launching his Senate bid in April 2025, El-Sayed has distanced himself from a number of positions he had previously held and scrubbed much of his left-wing pre-campaign content from the internet. He has also repeatedly insisted that he is "not a socialist."
While attempting to convince voters that characterizations of him as a left-wing ideologue are inaccurate, El-Sayed has appeared at campaign events with and accepted endorsements from a range of political allies and supporters with controversial records or views.
El-sayed's Hasan Piker Problem Follows Him To Dem Convention As Jewish Voters Break Ranks
U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed speaks at the Michigan Democratic Party convention, on Aug. 29, 2026, in Lansing.
#democratic
Since launching his Senate bid in April 2025, El-Sayed has distanced himself from a number of positions he had previously held and scrubbed much of his left-wing pre-campaign content from the internet. He has also repeatedly insisted that he is "not a socialist."
While attempting to convince voters that characterizations of him as a left-wing ideologue are inaccurate, El-Sayed has appeared at campaign events with and accepted endorsements from a range of political allies and supporters with controversial records or views.
El-sayed's Hasan Piker Problem Follows Him To Dem Convention As Jewish Voters Break Ranks
U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed speaks at the Michigan Democratic Party convention, on Aug. 29, 2026, in Lansing.
#democratic
2 months ago
Angel Victoria Murdock had the scrubs, the medical notes, the clinical-rotation videos and, finally, the cap and gown. What the Temptation Island personality did not have was a place in Duke University's Physician ***** istant Program—or even an application to it.
Duke exposed the elaborate fiction to The New York Post after Murdock celebrated her supposed graduation outside the university's chapel. "Today, I get to look back and realize that every late night, every sacrifice, every setback and every prayer was leading me right here," she wrote alongside the photos.
A university spokesperson delivered a much shorter version of events: Duke has "no record of a student by the name of Angel Murdock having applied to or attended" its PA program.
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Murdock, 26, had spent nearly two years turning the imaginary degree into content for more than 300,000 followers. She filmed herself in scrubs, displayed what appeared to be Duke Health identification and posted "Get Ready With Me" videos for alleged psychiatry and OB-GYN rotations.
#videos #temptation
Duke exposed the elaborate fiction to The New York Post after Murdock celebrated her supposed graduation outside the university's chapel. "Today, I get to look back and realize that every late night, every sacrifice, every setback and every prayer was leading me right here," she wrote alongside the photos.
A university spokesperson delivered a much shorter version of events: Duke has "no record of a student by the name of Angel Murdock having applied to or attended" its PA program.
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Murdock, 26, had spent nearly two years turning the imaginary degree into content for more than 300,000 followers. She filmed herself in scrubs, displayed what appeared to be Duke Health identification and posted "Get Ready With Me" videos for alleged psychiatry and OB-GYN rotations.
#videos #temptation
2 months ago
On August 28, Frontline (NYSE:FRO) posted the best quarter in company history, with net income of $659 million and adjusted profit of $580 million for the second quarter of 2026, up $235 million from the prior quarter. The gains came from tanker rates that climbed across every vessel class Frontline operates, from its largest crude carriers to its smaller product tankers. CEO Lars Barstad described a market with no playbook, one where geopolitical disruption is reshaping how oil moves around the world. The bigger question left hanging on the call is how much of that strength holds once the disruptions ease.
VLCC rates hit $153,000 per day in the second quarter of 2026, while Suezmax and LR2/Aframax vessels earned $111,000 and $92,400 per day. That strength has carried into the third quarter, where Frontline has already booked 86% of VLCC days at $157,000 per day, 79% of Suezmax days at $117,000 per day, and 70% of LR2 days at $81,000 per day, evidence that rates are holding rather than sliding back. The fleet backing those numbers is young and efficient, averaging 6.6 years old, fully eco-designed, and 69% scrubber-fitted, which keeps cash breakeven costs between $22,200 and $25,700 per day, well under what the ships are currently earning.
That spread between cost and rate is throwing off real cash. Management estimated annual cash generation potential at $2.3 billion, or $10.35 per share, based on rates as of August 28, a 24% yield against the current share price. The balance sheet has room to match it: $1.2 billion in liquidity, no debt maturities until 2030, and a refinancing that cut the average interest rate margin by 52 basis points to 1.26%. Frontline also collected $270 million selling two VLCCs at about $135 million apiece, with Barstad noting some buyers are paying premiums for older tankers just to control their own logistics chains.
Much of the current rate strength traces back to friction rather than growth in oil demand. Crude exports from inside the Strait of Hormuz are down 82% amid recent disruptions, and China's crude imports have fallen 35%, cushioned by inventory drawdowns rather than fresh buying. Barstad pointed to a 23% increase in VLCC idling days, driven by ship-to-ship transfers off Fujairah and Malaysia that can triple the distance a cargo travels before reaching its final buyer. That inefficiency is tightening effective fleet supply even as actual volumes shrink, which is a different story than genuine demand growth.
#million #vlcc #strength #rather
VLCC rates hit $153,000 per day in the second quarter of 2026, while Suezmax and LR2/Aframax vessels earned $111,000 and $92,400 per day. That strength has carried into the third quarter, where Frontline has already booked 86% of VLCC days at $157,000 per day, 79% of Suezmax days at $117,000 per day, and 70% of LR2 days at $81,000 per day, evidence that rates are holding rather than sliding back. The fleet backing those numbers is young and efficient, averaging 6.6 years old, fully eco-designed, and 69% scrubber-fitted, which keeps cash breakeven costs between $22,200 and $25,700 per day, well under what the ships are currently earning.
That spread between cost and rate is throwing off real cash. Management estimated annual cash generation potential at $2.3 billion, or $10.35 per share, based on rates as of August 28, a 24% yield against the current share price. The balance sheet has room to match it: $1.2 billion in liquidity, no debt maturities until 2030, and a refinancing that cut the average interest rate margin by 52 basis points to 1.26%. Frontline also collected $270 million selling two VLCCs at about $135 million apiece, with Barstad noting some buyers are paying premiums for older tankers just to control their own logistics chains.
Much of the current rate strength traces back to friction rather than growth in oil demand. Crude exports from inside the Strait of Hormuz are down 82% amid recent disruptions, and China's crude imports have fallen 35%, cushioned by inventory drawdowns rather than fresh buying. Barstad pointed to a 23% increase in VLCC idling days, driven by ship-to-ship transfers off Fujairah and Malaysia that can triple the distance a cargo travels before reaching its final buyer. That inefficiency is tightening effective fleet supply even as actual volumes shrink, which is a different story than genuine demand growth.
#million #vlcc #strength #rather
2 months ago
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed told Fox News host Jesse Watters on Monday that he would not defend the Green New Deal when confronted with his past support for the progressive climate proposal, a notable shift from years of publicly embracing it by name.
"Look, I'm not going to defend the Green New Deal," El-Sayed told Watters after the host confronted him over his past support for the proposal. When Watters reiterated that El-Sayed was on record supporting it, El-Sayed redirected the discussion toward lowering energy costs and creating Michigan jobs by prioritizing renewables.
Michigan, which Trump won in 2024 but lost in 2020, is shaping up to have one of the most competitive Senate races in the country, with the likely narrow results in the state potentially determining control of Congress. Critics charge that El-Sayed is downplaying some of his past beliefs and scrubbing his online footprint to appear more moderate, and therefore more palatable, to Michigan voters.
Unearthed Clip Exposes More Anti-police Rhetoric As El-sayed Gets Grilled For Deleting Social Media Posts
Though El-Sayed declined to defend the Green New Deal in front of a national audience, he previously hasn't been so shy.
#green #past
"Look, I'm not going to defend the Green New Deal," El-Sayed told Watters after the host confronted him over his past support for the proposal. When Watters reiterated that El-Sayed was on record supporting it, El-Sayed redirected the discussion toward lowering energy costs and creating Michigan jobs by prioritizing renewables.
Michigan, which Trump won in 2024 but lost in 2020, is shaping up to have one of the most competitive Senate races in the country, with the likely narrow results in the state potentially determining control of Congress. Critics charge that El-Sayed is downplaying some of his past beliefs and scrubbing his online footprint to appear more moderate, and therefore more palatable, to Michigan voters.
Unearthed Clip Exposes More Anti-police Rhetoric As El-sayed Gets Grilled For Deleting Social Media Posts
Though El-Sayed declined to defend the Green New Deal in front of a national audience, he previously hasn't been so shy.
#green #past
3 months ago
Actress Daisy Ridley, best known for her portrayal of Rey in the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy, recently opened up about an injury that she suffered in her own home. Although she has done plenty of stunt training for her role as a Jedi and underwent serious swimming lessons for her role in "Young Women and the Sea," it appears she injured herself while doing ordinary housework.
Instagram Stories | Daisy Ridley
On Saturday, August 22, the "Chaos Walking" actress revealed that she had pulled something in her back and injured something in her head or neck, as she couldn't turn it to the left.
"Scrubbed the oven so hard I pulled something in my back and can't turn my head to the left?!" she posted in an Instagram Story on Saturday morning.
The photo features her sitting close to the camera wearing a black tank top. She is resting her head in one hand as she glances away from the camera.
#Instagram #actress
Instagram Stories | Daisy Ridley
On Saturday, August 22, the "Chaos Walking" actress revealed that she had pulled something in her back and injured something in her head or neck, as she couldn't turn it to the left.
"Scrubbed the oven so hard I pulled something in my back and can't turn my head to the left?!" she posted in an Instagram Story on Saturday morning.
The photo features her sitting close to the camera wearing a black tank top. She is resting her head in one hand as she glances away from the camera.
#Instagram #actress
3 months ago
Arizona Diamondbacks skipper Torey Lovullo said he felt "betrayed" by Ketel Marte's absence for the series opener against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Monday.
Marte had sustained a left knee injury in the first game of the series against the Atlanta Braves, sat out the second game and returned for the third game. Despite traveling to Boston, he didn't appear for the series opener against the Red Sox.
Lovullo addressed the media at Chase Field ahead of the series opener against the Reds on Friday and said he felt frustrated not knowing the reason Marte failed to show up for the game on Monday.
"I was clearly hurting. And once I saw what was unfolding, I became extremely frustrated, and I felt betrayed. And that's a whole different type of pain and frustration. But I'm through that. I'm through that. There are human emotions tied into these athletes all over the world. All over the world. And it's not easy," Lovullo said.
Lovullo also addressed Marte's decision to scrub his Instagram account of Diamondbacks-related content in July.
#diamondbacks
Marte had sustained a left knee injury in the first game of the series against the Atlanta Braves, sat out the second game and returned for the third game. Despite traveling to Boston, he didn't appear for the series opener against the Red Sox.
Lovullo addressed the media at Chase Field ahead of the series opener against the Reds on Friday and said he felt frustrated not knowing the reason Marte failed to show up for the game on Monday.
"I was clearly hurting. And once I saw what was unfolding, I became extremely frustrated, and I felt betrayed. And that's a whole different type of pain and frustration. But I'm through that. I'm through that. There are human emotions tied into these athletes all over the world. All over the world. And it's not easy," Lovullo said.
Lovullo also addressed Marte's decision to scrub his Instagram account of Diamondbacks-related content in July.
#diamondbacks
3 months ago
Baron Capital, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for the "Baron Focused Growth Fund". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the second quarter, the Baron Focused Growth Fund achieved a 13.26% gain, still trailing the Russell 2500 Growth Index's 24.02% return. The underperformance was driven by ongoing concerns about AI's impact on portfolio businesses and underexposure to AI infrastructure. The IPO of ******* eX provided a boost, but overall, the Fund's companies are generating robust revenue growth and strengthening margins through enhanced client engagement and product offerings. Many stocks remain historically undervalued, and companies are beginning accelerated share repurchases, bolstering investor confidence. The Fund is perceived as compelling, benefiting from favorable market conditions and strong balance sheets, while inflation and interest rates are expected to remain stable. The Fund has outperformed its Benchmark over the past 3, 5, and 10 years, showing significant excess returns with lower market risk, attributed to a research-driven investment approach. The Fund maintains a commitment to long-term investing in growth-oriented businesses, utilizing a balanced portfolio to mitigate risk and potentially enhance returns. Please review the Fund's top five holdings to gain insights into their key selections for 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Baron Focused Growth Fund highlighted FIGS, Inc. (NYSE:FIGS). FIGS, Inc. (NYSE:FIGS) is a direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel company known for its scrubwear for healthcare professionals. On August 19, 2026, FIGS, Inc. (NYSE:FIGS) closed at $14.49 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $2.41 billion. FIGS, Inc. (NYSE:FIGS) posted a one‑month return of 56.82%, while its shares gained 109.09% over the past 52 weeks.
Baron Focused Growth Fund stated the following regarding FIGS, Inc. (NYSE:FIGS) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"FIGS, Inc. (NYSE:FIGS) designs and sells scrubwear for health care professionals through a digitally native, direct-to-consumer strategy. The stock detracted from performance as shares slipped due largely to investor positioning. Even so, the company reported a very strong first quarter. Revenue came in at $159.9 million, up 28%, well ahead of the company's guidance for low-20% growth and above consensus expectations. The results were broad-based. U.S. revenue grew 24% to $131.6 million, with strength across core offerings, new product launches, and promotional periods, while international revenue accelerated 50% to $28.3 million, with double-digit growth in every region. Active customers surpassed 3 million for the first time, up 12% year over year, with both new and repeat customers contributing. We continue to have conviction in the strength of FIGS' business model and the company's ability to gain market share in the attractive global health care apparel industry."
#figs #focused
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Baron Focused Growth Fund highlighted FIGS, Inc. (NYSE:FIGS). FIGS, Inc. (NYSE:FIGS) is a direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel company known for its scrubwear for healthcare professionals. On August 19, 2026, FIGS, Inc. (NYSE:FIGS) closed at $14.49 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $2.41 billion. FIGS, Inc. (NYSE:FIGS) posted a one‑month return of 56.82%, while its shares gained 109.09% over the past 52 weeks.
Baron Focused Growth Fund stated the following regarding FIGS, Inc. (NYSE:FIGS) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"FIGS, Inc. (NYSE:FIGS) designs and sells scrubwear for health care professionals through a digitally native, direct-to-consumer strategy. The stock detracted from performance as shares slipped due largely to investor positioning. Even so, the company reported a very strong first quarter. Revenue came in at $159.9 million, up 28%, well ahead of the company's guidance for low-20% growth and above consensus expectations. The results were broad-based. U.S. revenue grew 24% to $131.6 million, with strength across core offerings, new product launches, and promotional periods, while international revenue accelerated 50% to $28.3 million, with double-digit growth in every region. Active customers surpassed 3 million for the first time, up 12% year over year, with both new and repeat customers contributing. We continue to have conviction in the strength of FIGS' business model and the company's ability to gain market share in the attractive global health care apparel industry."
#figs #focused
3 months ago
It has welcomed marathon runners, rock stars and the first modern Olympic athletes. Now it's time for a monumental scrub.
Athens' U-shaped Panathenaic Stadium — made entirely of white marble — is getting its first systematic cleaning in more than a century.
Rebuilt for the first modern Olympics in 1896, the site is the ceremonial send-off point for the Olympic flame, including for Los Angeles 2028.
The stadium is made of the same glittering marble used on the Acropolis, making the cleanup job delicate.
The work is revealing a monument changed by time, weather and millions of visitors. Cleaners in white and blue overalls move across the stadium's 47 steep tiers with thin spray lances, using clean water at carefully controlled, low pressure. Machines vacuum up the runoff as they go.
#olympic #made #marble
Athens' U-shaped Panathenaic Stadium — made entirely of white marble — is getting its first systematic cleaning in more than a century.
Rebuilt for the first modern Olympics in 1896, the site is the ceremonial send-off point for the Olympic flame, including for Los Angeles 2028.
The stadium is made of the same glittering marble used on the Acropolis, making the cleanup job delicate.
The work is revealing a monument changed by time, weather and millions of visitors. Cleaners in white and blue overalls move across the stadium's 47 steep tiers with thin spray lances, using clean water at carefully controlled, low pressure. Machines vacuum up the runoff as they go.
#olympic #made #marble
3 months ago
Kate Beckinsale has scrubbed the posts from her Instagram account after another wave of comments targeting her weight and appearance. Before clearing the page, the 53-year-old actress shared screenshots of some of the messages she had received and recorded a lengthy response explaining the health and personal struggles she says have affected her.
Beckinsale said people regularly accuse her of being anorexic, using drugs or losing too much weight whenever she posts photographs of herself. In a since-deleted video detailed by Just Jared, she urged people to consider what may be happening in someone's life before commenting on their body.
She also discussed mast cell activation syndrome, saying she was diagnosed 16 years ago. Beckinsale described her stomach as "ground zero" when the condition flares and said eating can become difficult, while severe acid reflux can also affect her voice.
The actress connected her current struggles with a period of intense grief as well. Her mother, actress Judy Loe, died on July 15, 2025, while her stepfather, director Roy Battersby, died on January 10, 2024.
Beckinsale said she was fortunate to have a doctor in London who recognized what she was experiencing and referred her to a specialist in New Jersey. She described mast cell activation syndrome as an autoimmune condition and said she had received the diagnosis 16 years earlier.
#actress #weight #received #people
Beckinsale said people regularly accuse her of being anorexic, using drugs or losing too much weight whenever she posts photographs of herself. In a since-deleted video detailed by Just Jared, she urged people to consider what may be happening in someone's life before commenting on their body.
She also discussed mast cell activation syndrome, saying she was diagnosed 16 years ago. Beckinsale described her stomach as "ground zero" when the condition flares and said eating can become difficult, while severe acid reflux can also affect her voice.
The actress connected her current struggles with a period of intense grief as well. Her mother, actress Judy Loe, died on July 15, 2025, while her stepfather, director Roy Battersby, died on January 10, 2024.
Beckinsale said she was fortunate to have a doctor in London who recognized what she was experiencing and referred her to a specialist in New Jersey. She described mast cell activation syndrome as an autoimmune condition and said she had received the diagnosis 16 years earlier.
#actress #weight #received #people
3 months ago
The ongoing friction between President Donald Trump and pop superstar Taylor Swift reached a fresh flashpoint on social media after the campaign's official TikTok account targeted the singer in a post that was later muted.
The TeamTrump account, which commands roughly 14 million followers, posted a video celebrating August, featuring Trump and First Lady Melania Trump watching fireworks.
The post originally used Swift's 2020 track "August" as its background music, accompanied by a caption directly taunting the pop icon, who married Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in July.
The TikTok video included text overlaid across the screen stating, "Mood because it's August and Donald Trump is your president." The accompanying caption took a direct jab at the singer, reading: "I'm sure Taylor Swift is going to be super excited we used her song! #taylorswift #MAGA #august ."
However, by Friday evening, users across the United States noticed that the track had been scrubbed from the clip. In place of the song, TikTok displayed a standard copyright notification stating, "The copyright owner hasn't made this sound available in your country."
#august
The TeamTrump account, which commands roughly 14 million followers, posted a video celebrating August, featuring Trump and First Lady Melania Trump watching fireworks.
The post originally used Swift's 2020 track "August" as its background music, accompanied by a caption directly taunting the pop icon, who married Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in July.
The TikTok video included text overlaid across the screen stating, "Mood because it's August and Donald Trump is your president." The accompanying caption took a direct jab at the singer, reading: "I'm sure Taylor Swift is going to be super excited we used her song! #taylorswift #MAGA #august ."
However, by Friday evening, users across the United States noticed that the track had been scrubbed from the clip. In place of the song, TikTok displayed a standard copyright notification stating, "The copyright owner hasn't made this sound available in your country."
#august
3 months ago
With a player meeting expected to unveil more information to LIV Golf members who are uncertain what lies ahead, Cameron Smith said he's preparing for the season-ending LIV Golf Team Championship as if it's still happening, even though fellow league member Martin Kaymer was quoted as saying he thought there was a 5 percent chance the event would go in Michigan as planned.
"We've been told to prepare as though it's going ahead. So we're expecting it to happen," Smith said during a press conference on Tuesday. "I'm really unsure, but we had a great year there last year in Detroit, and we're hoping we get back there. It's a great golf course, a great venue, and the crowds really turned up as well. Yeah, would be disappointed if it wasn't."
The circuit's turbulent 2026 season appeared poised to take another significant hit last week, when reports leaked that the league was expected to announce the cancellation of its team championship at The Cardinal in Plymouth, marking the second event scrubbed from this year's schedule.
The social media account "Flushing It" first reported the development, while LIV officials had not responded to Golfweek's request for comment.
The news followed April's decision to postpone LIV Golf New Orleans, an event that was originally slated for July and has yet to receive a replacement date. Combined with seven weeks without competition before last week's LIV Golf UK event, the move underscores a season that has been defined as much by uncertainty as by on-course action.
#season #last #smith #team
"We've been told to prepare as though it's going ahead. So we're expecting it to happen," Smith said during a press conference on Tuesday. "I'm really unsure, but we had a great year there last year in Detroit, and we're hoping we get back there. It's a great golf course, a great venue, and the crowds really turned up as well. Yeah, would be disappointed if it wasn't."
The circuit's turbulent 2026 season appeared poised to take another significant hit last week, when reports leaked that the league was expected to announce the cancellation of its team championship at The Cardinal in Plymouth, marking the second event scrubbed from this year's schedule.
The social media account "Flushing It" first reported the development, while LIV officials had not responded to Golfweek's request for comment.
The news followed April's decision to postpone LIV Golf New Orleans, an event that was originally slated for July and has yet to receive a replacement date. Combined with seven weeks without competition before last week's LIV Golf UK event, the move underscores a season that has been defined as much by uncertainty as by on-course action.
#season #last #smith #team
3 months ago
Simone Biles is recovering from another medical procedure just weeks after revealing she suffered what she described as a life-threatening health emergency.
The Olympic gymnastics star shared a photo on Instagram July 23 showing herself in medical scrubs alongside husband Jonathan Owens, revealing that the Indianapolis Colts safety spent part of his 31st birthday taking her to an appointment.
"His birthday but he takes me to get my procedure," Biles wrote, adding several heart emojis.
Biles, 29, did not disclose what procedure she underwent and has yet to explain the health scare she revealed last month.
The seven-time Olympic gold medalist shocked fans in June when she shared a photo from a hospital bed and said she had experienced one of the scariest moments of her life.
#revealing #shared #birthday #simone
The Olympic gymnastics star shared a photo on Instagram July 23 showing herself in medical scrubs alongside husband Jonathan Owens, revealing that the Indianapolis Colts safety spent part of his 31st birthday taking her to an appointment.
"His birthday but he takes me to get my procedure," Biles wrote, adding several heart emojis.
Biles, 29, did not disclose what procedure she underwent and has yet to explain the health scare she revealed last month.
The seven-time Olympic gold medalist shocked fans in June when she shared a photo from a hospital bed and said she had experienced one of the scariest moments of her life.
#revealing #shared #birthday #simone
4 months ago
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Starships were meant to fly, in the wise words of Nicki Minaj. But **** eX's Starship rocket stayed grounded last week as the company's stock crashed down around CEO Elon Musk.
Investors were turning bearish on Musk's **** e company even before last week's scrubbed launch, wiping out about $1 trillion in market value since the stock's June 16 peak. **** eX's shares closed out the week trading about $124, below the company's $135 IPO price last month. Musk, who's the company's biggest shareholder with about a 46% stake, saw his net worth plummet below the trillion mark. But don't start playing a tiny violin just yet: He's still the world's richest person.
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Starships were meant to fly, in the wise words of Nicki Minaj. But **** eX's Starship rocket stayed grounded last week as the company's stock crashed down around CEO Elon Musk.
Investors were turning bearish on Musk's **** e company even before last week's scrubbed launch, wiping out about $1 trillion in market value since the stock's June 16 peak. **** eX's shares closed out the week trading about $124, below the company's $135 IPO price last month. Musk, who's the company's biggest shareholder with about a 46% stake, saw his net worth plummet below the trillion mark. But don't start playing a tiny violin just yet: He's still the world's richest person.
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4 months ago
SpaceX launched last month with a record-setting IPO of $135 per share. At one point during its third day of trading, the company briefly surpassed (1) Amazon and Microsoft in market capitalization to become the fourth-largest publicly traded company.
That is the case no longer, as traders are busy scrubbing a swath of the rocket maker's stock price.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake — here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
Millionaires under 43 hold only 25% of their wealth in stocks. Here's where their money is actually going
That is the case no longer, as traders are busy scrubbing a swath of the rocket maker's stock price.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake — here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
Millionaires under 43 hold only 25% of their wealth in stocks. Here's where their money is actually going
4 months ago
It was the most important day for ***** e Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) – commonly known as ***** eX – since its IPO: the 13th test launch of the Starship megarocket that forms the cornerstone of Elon Musk's plans for continued ***** e launch dominance.
But it ended with a whimper and not a bang.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
As the countdown timer hit zero, after the engines had already ignited, the launch was scrubbed. That left the massive rocket – and ***** eX CEO Elon Musk's grand ambitions – in limbo yet again.
Here's why this delay could cause big headaches for Musk and for ***** eX investors.
But it ended with a whimper and not a bang.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
As the countdown timer hit zero, after the engines had already ignited, the launch was scrubbed. That left the massive rocket – and ***** eX CEO Elon Musk's grand ambitions – in limbo yet again.
Here's why this delay could cause big headaches for Musk and for ***** eX investors.
4 months ago
SpaceX launched last month with a record-setting IPO of $135 per share. At one point during its third day of trading, the company briefly surpassed (1) Amazon and Microsoft in market capitalization to become the fourth-largest publicly traded company.
That is the case no longer, as traders are busy scrubbing a swath of the rocket maker's stock price.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake — here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
Millionaires under 43 hold only 25% of their wealth in stocks. Here's where their money is actually going
That is the case no longer, as traders are busy scrubbing a swath of the rocket maker's stock price.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake — here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
Millionaires under 43 hold only 25% of their wealth in stocks. Here's where their money is actually going
4 months ago
Justin Theroux ordered custom-made scrubs to wear to the hospital for his son's birth.
During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday, guest host Ike Barinholtz asked his Running Point co-star about the arrival of his first child.
Justin and his wife, actress Nicole Brydon Bloom, tied the knot in March 2025 and welcomed their son - whose name has not yet been announced - in April.
"It's the best," he said of fatherhood, before reflecting on preparing for the birth. "I think I was very helpful, in the whole process. My wife was incredibly helpful... She was great in the setup of it... we had our go bags, all that stuff. I was more worried about, sort of, what I was going to wear."
The Leftovers star went on to recall how he decided to wear scrubs while Nicole was giving birth.
"I mean, in all seriousness, it's not about me. So, I went ahead and I Googled and I got these scrubs (from FIGS Scrubs). I had scrubs made with my name on it and I had the little cap like Noah Wyle wears in (HBO hospital drama) The Pitt. I just wanted to blend in; I didn't want to make this about me. So, I wore the outfit," the 54-year-old recounted.
During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday, guest host Ike Barinholtz asked his Running Point co-star about the arrival of his first child.
Justin and his wife, actress Nicole Brydon Bloom, tied the knot in March 2025 and welcomed their son - whose name has not yet been announced - in April.
"It's the best," he said of fatherhood, before reflecting on preparing for the birth. "I think I was very helpful, in the whole process. My wife was incredibly helpful... She was great in the setup of it... we had our go bags, all that stuff. I was more worried about, sort of, what I was going to wear."
The Leftovers star went on to recall how he decided to wear scrubs while Nicole was giving birth.
"I mean, in all seriousness, it's not about me. So, I went ahead and I Googled and I got these scrubs (from FIGS Scrubs). I had scrubs made with my name on it and I had the little cap like Noah Wyle wears in (HBO hospital drama) The Pitt. I just wanted to blend in; I didn't want to make this about me. So, I wore the outfit," the 54-year-old recounted.
4 months ago
A record Silverstone crowd booed the farcical conclusion to Sunday's British Grand Prix which ended behind a safety car amid a "software error".
Charles Leclerc claimed his first win in almost two years for Ferrari, with George Russell second and Lewis Hamilton completing the podium. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli failed to score after he damaged his Mercedes.
A safety car had been deployed with four laps left after Max Verstappen crashed out from third.
The stage appeared set for a thrilling one-lap finale as a message was relayed that the safety car would be in at the end of the 51st of 52 racing laps.
However, it was sent by the governing FIA in error – because the unlapped cars had not completed a full lap – and a grandstand finish was scrubbed off.
Charles Leclerc claimed his first win in almost two years for Ferrari, with George Russell second and Lewis Hamilton completing the podium. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli failed to score after he damaged his Mercedes.
A safety car had been deployed with four laps left after Max Verstappen crashed out from third.
The stage appeared set for a thrilling one-lap finale as a message was relayed that the safety car would be in at the end of the 51st of 52 racing laps.
However, it was sent by the governing FIA in error – because the unlapped cars had not completed a full lap – and a grandstand finish was scrubbed off.
4 months ago
Out with the old, in with the new for Jussie Smollett's dating life!
The actor soft-launched his latest romance with media personality Karamo Brown, just a few weeks after breaking up his engagement to actor and producer Jabari Redd to focus on his career after nearly three years together.
Jussie Smollett and his ex-fiancé got together after co-starring on "The Lost Holliday" in 2024, which was also directed by the actor. Original proposal pictures from the failed engagement have since been scrubbed off social media.
The duo was spotted on Monday, June 29, enjoying an all-day date filled with several activities, including lunch with Brown's mother, running errands, and taking a hike through Runyon Canyon. Smollett and the TV personality appeared very calm and comfortable in each other's company as they went about their day.
The actor could not keep his hands off Brown as he was spotted playfully cupping his chin in a playful display that did not help douse the flaming fires of rumors that there is more to their friendship.
The actor soft-launched his latest romance with media personality Karamo Brown, just a few weeks after breaking up his engagement to actor and producer Jabari Redd to focus on his career after nearly three years together.
Jussie Smollett and his ex-fiancé got together after co-starring on "The Lost Holliday" in 2024, which was also directed by the actor. Original proposal pictures from the failed engagement have since been scrubbed off social media.
The duo was spotted on Monday, June 29, enjoying an all-day date filled with several activities, including lunch with Brown's mother, running errands, and taking a hike through Runyon Canyon. Smollett and the TV personality appeared very calm and comfortable in each other's company as they went about their day.
The actor could not keep his hands off Brown as he was spotted playfully cupping his chin in a playful display that did not help douse the flaming fires of rumors that there is more to their friendship.
4 months ago
Terrion Arnold's good day took an unexpected turn in the late afternoon.
After being released on $1 million bond while facing multiple felony charges arising from an alleged armed robbery and kidnapping, along with clearance to practice and play for the Lions, the Lions cut him.
Here's a fairly basic reality. If Arnold had been an All-Pro in 2024 and 2025, the Lions would have found a way to keep him around. But, as always, excuses get made for the stars — and examples are made of the scrubs.
Not that Arnold is a scrub. But he hasn't played well enough after arriving as a first-round pick in 2024 to justify a decision to circle the wagons and wait out the prosecution.
As it stands, cutting Arnold most likely allows him to keep the full amount of his $7.251 million signing bonus. He also possibly will receive all of his pay for the next two seasons — $2.098 million in 2026 and $2.75 million in 2027.
After being released on $1 million bond while facing multiple felony charges arising from an alleged armed robbery and kidnapping, along with clearance to practice and play for the Lions, the Lions cut him.
Here's a fairly basic reality. If Arnold had been an All-Pro in 2024 and 2025, the Lions would have found a way to keep him around. But, as always, excuses get made for the stars — and examples are made of the scrubs.
Not that Arnold is a scrub. But he hasn't played well enough after arriving as a first-round pick in 2024 to justify a decision to circle the wagons and wait out the prosecution.
As it stands, cutting Arnold most likely allows him to keep the full amount of his $7.251 million signing bonus. He also possibly will receive all of his pay for the next two seasons — $2.098 million in 2026 and $2.75 million in 2027.
4 months ago
Serve Robotics Inc (NASDAQ:SERV) is one of the best AI stocks under $10 to buy now. While Serve Robotics shares are down roughly 45% year-to-date, ******* ysts see the pullback as a buying opportunity as they expect the stock to surge more than 190% over the next 12 months. Some 14 hedge funds have stakes in Serve Robotics stock.
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On June 2, Serve Robotics Inc (NASDAQ:SERV) announced a deal to expand its AI-powered robot delivery service beyond the food industry. The company said that NoScrubs will use its sidewalk autonomous robots to deliver laundry orders. NoScrubs offers laundry services across seven major metros. It picks up clothes from customers, then washes, dries, folds, and sends them back.
Serve Robotics operates a fleet of roughly 2,000 robots across the US, and it primarily delivers restaurant meals. It will fulfill NoScrubs laundry orders along with food deliveries in shared markets. This will involve picking up clothes and returning them after the laundry service. According to Serve Robotics, laundry pickup and returns usually happen outside food delivery peak hours.
NoScrubs will ******* ign orders to Serve based on availability and storage needs. Serve Robotics considers laundry delivery as another expansion vertical. It also sees opportunities in grocery, pharmacy, retail, and dry cleaning markets.
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On June 2, Serve Robotics Inc (NASDAQ:SERV) announced a deal to expand its AI-powered robot delivery service beyond the food industry. The company said that NoScrubs will use its sidewalk autonomous robots to deliver laundry orders. NoScrubs offers laundry services across seven major metros. It picks up clothes from customers, then washes, dries, folds, and sends them back.
Serve Robotics operates a fleet of roughly 2,000 robots across the US, and it primarily delivers restaurant meals. It will fulfill NoScrubs laundry orders along with food deliveries in shared markets. This will involve picking up clothes and returning them after the laundry service. According to Serve Robotics, laundry pickup and returns usually happen outside food delivery peak hours.
NoScrubs will ******* ign orders to Serve based on availability and storage needs. Serve Robotics considers laundry delivery as another expansion vertical. It also sees opportunities in grocery, pharmacy, retail, and dry cleaning markets.
4 months ago
On Friday afternoon a small plane appeared to evade some of the world's strictest aviation controls and slam into the tallest skyscraper in Beijing, the 109-story CITIC Tower that dominates the city's skyline, killing the pilot and injuring 13 other people.
The crash sent shards of glass and aircraft debris plummeting hundreds of feet down to the streets below as office workers left for the weekend, causing panic in the heart of China's most protected city.
A short while later, it was like nothing had happened.
All references to the incident – and the shocking footage of it – had been scrubbed from Chinese social media. The government initially did not publicly acknowledge any incident had taken place. State media – including the country's national broadcaster CCTV, headquartered across the road from the crash site – made no mention of the incident.
That's thanks to the work of China's army of censors and the Communist authorities' obsessive control over information – particularly concerning events they believe may bring negative attention or consequences
The crash sent shards of glass and aircraft debris plummeting hundreds of feet down to the streets below as office workers left for the weekend, causing panic in the heart of China's most protected city.
A short while later, it was like nothing had happened.
All references to the incident – and the shocking footage of it – had been scrubbed from Chinese social media. The government initially did not publicly acknowledge any incident had taken place. State media – including the country's national broadcaster CCTV, headquartered across the road from the crash site – made no mention of the incident.
That's thanks to the work of China's army of censors and the Communist authorities' obsessive control over information – particularly concerning events they believe may bring negative attention or consequences
5 months ago
Year three under head coach Michael Earley is shaping up to be one of the major transitions. Not just on the roster, but across the coaching staff as well. Yet in at least one case, the change comes with a familiar face returning to Aggieland after a brief detour to Austin.
When news broke that former Texas Longhorns ******* istant Nolan Cain would join Earley’s staff, the reaction was immediate and loud. Many called the move surprising, even “blindsiding.” Aggie fans know all too well what it feels like to be blindsided by a baseball coach, but this time the shock worked in Texas A&M’s favor. Social media quickly filled with jokes about fans needing to scrub old posts now that Cain is back in maroon.
The timing is fascinating. Cain served as Texas’s recruiting coordinator, and his return comes right in the middle of transfer‑portal season. But the move may have been driven by more than just timing. First, reports indicate that Cain’s buyout expired as soon as the Longhorns' season ended June 16, when the Longhorns were eliminated from the College World Series. Second, multiple reports suggest Cain could become one of the highest‑paid ******* istant coaches in college baseball, a financial commitment that signals how aggressively Earley and A&M intend to build this staff.
Given how often Cain’s name appears on short lists for head‑coaching jobs, it likely took a significant offer to bring him back, and it may only keep him in College Station for a few seasons. If the Aggies return to Omaha in 2027, his stock will only rise. But while he’s here, A&M has a chance to maximize one of the nation’s elite recruiters and developers.
Below are some of the best reactions from social media following the report.
When news broke that former Texas Longhorns ******* istant Nolan Cain would join Earley’s staff, the reaction was immediate and loud. Many called the move surprising, even “blindsiding.” Aggie fans know all too well what it feels like to be blindsided by a baseball coach, but this time the shock worked in Texas A&M’s favor. Social media quickly filled with jokes about fans needing to scrub old posts now that Cain is back in maroon.
The timing is fascinating. Cain served as Texas’s recruiting coordinator, and his return comes right in the middle of transfer‑portal season. But the move may have been driven by more than just timing. First, reports indicate that Cain’s buyout expired as soon as the Longhorns' season ended June 16, when the Longhorns were eliminated from the College World Series. Second, multiple reports suggest Cain could become one of the highest‑paid ******* istant coaches in college baseball, a financial commitment that signals how aggressively Earley and A&M intend to build this staff.
Given how often Cain’s name appears on short lists for head‑coaching jobs, it likely took a significant offer to bring him back, and it may only keep him in College Station for a few seasons. If the Aggies return to Omaha in 2027, his stock will only rise. But while he’s here, A&M has a chance to maximize one of the nation’s elite recruiters and developers.
Below are some of the best reactions from social media following the report.
5 months ago
For Bayern Munich fans, there are few transfer rumors more unsettling than those involving Michael Olise. The French winger has quickly become one of the club's most important players, and recent speculation has only added fuel to the fire.
One development that caught the attention of supporters was Olise reportedly scrubbing his Instagram account of photos. This could be a personal thing as he wiped away all photos, not just those connected to Bayern Munich, but this has become a new age way for players to let it be known they want to leave a club. Heck, maybe it is as innocuous as he is getting off of social media for the World Cup or that he broke up with his girlfriend, but — either way — the timing was curious. Social media moves like this can often end up meaning far less than fans fear, but it is the kind of move that inevitably sparks concern when one of Europe's biggest clubs is linked to a player.
The biggest threat is not necessarily the Instagram activity itself. It is the reality of who might come calling. If clubs like Real Madrid or Manchester City decide Olise is a priority target as has been rumored, they possess financial resources that very few teams can match. Bayern Munich might find it difficult to ignore an offer in the neighborhood of €200 million, especially if the player expresses an interest in making a move.
Then there is the salary factor. Bayern Munich remains one of the biggest clubs in the world and pays its stars accordingly, but both Real Madrid and Manchester City have the ability to put together compensation packages exceeding €30 million per season. For any player, that kind of financial commitment is difficult to dismiss.
At the same time, there are reasons for Bayern Munich supporters to remain confident. Olise is already playing for one of world football's elite clubs. He is a centerpiece of the attack, competes annually for Bundesliga **** les, and has a legitimate chance to challenge for the Champions League every season. Unlike many transfer sagas, this would not be a case of a player needing to leave a smaller club to reach the next level.
One development that caught the attention of supporters was Olise reportedly scrubbing his Instagram account of photos. This could be a personal thing as he wiped away all photos, not just those connected to Bayern Munich, but this has become a new age way for players to let it be known they want to leave a club. Heck, maybe it is as innocuous as he is getting off of social media for the World Cup or that he broke up with his girlfriend, but — either way — the timing was curious. Social media moves like this can often end up meaning far less than fans fear, but it is the kind of move that inevitably sparks concern when one of Europe's biggest clubs is linked to a player.
The biggest threat is not necessarily the Instagram activity itself. It is the reality of who might come calling. If clubs like Real Madrid or Manchester City decide Olise is a priority target as has been rumored, they possess financial resources that very few teams can match. Bayern Munich might find it difficult to ignore an offer in the neighborhood of €200 million, especially if the player expresses an interest in making a move.
Then there is the salary factor. Bayern Munich remains one of the biggest clubs in the world and pays its stars accordingly, but both Real Madrid and Manchester City have the ability to put together compensation packages exceeding €30 million per season. For any player, that kind of financial commitment is difficult to dismiss.
At the same time, there are reasons for Bayern Munich supporters to remain confident. Olise is already playing for one of world football's elite clubs. He is a centerpiece of the attack, competes annually for Bundesliga **** les, and has a legitimate chance to challenge for the Champions League every season. Unlike many transfer sagas, this would not be a case of a player needing to leave a smaller club to reach the next level.
5 months ago
Jelly Roll's divorce from Bunnie Xo has moved from court records to social media, where fans noticed a visible change on the country star's Instagram profile.
The singer, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, removed Bunnie Xo's name and handle from his Instagram bio after news surfaced that he had filed for divorce in Tennessee. TMZ noted the change Tuesday night, while Page Six said the profile now describes him simply as "Music Man."
The edit drew attention because Jelly Roll and Bunnie had made their marriage part of their public story for years. The bio change did not delete their full online history, but it gave fans one of the clearest public signs that the split had moved beyond paperwork.
Jelly Roll has not publicly explained the divorce filing, and Bunnie Xo has not issued a direct statement about the case. That silence made the profile edit louder than it might have been otherwise, especially with fans already watching both accounts for signs of what would happen next.
Page Six noted that he had not deleted past photos with Bunnie from his Instagram grid. The change was narrower than a full social media scrub, but removing her name from the bio still marked a visible shift for a couple whose relationship had long been part of his public identity.
The singer, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, removed Bunnie Xo's name and handle from his Instagram bio after news surfaced that he had filed for divorce in Tennessee. TMZ noted the change Tuesday night, while Page Six said the profile now describes him simply as "Music Man."
The edit drew attention because Jelly Roll and Bunnie had made their marriage part of their public story for years. The bio change did not delete their full online history, but it gave fans one of the clearest public signs that the split had moved beyond paperwork.
Jelly Roll has not publicly explained the divorce filing, and Bunnie Xo has not issued a direct statement about the case. That silence made the profile edit louder than it might have been otherwise, especially with fans already watching both accounts for signs of what would happen next.
Page Six noted that he had not deleted past photos with Bunnie from his Instagram grid. The change was narrower than a full social media scrub, but removing her name from the bio still marked a visible shift for a couple whose relationship had long been part of his public identity.
5 months ago
Shop TODAY senior editor Julie Ricevuto shares buzzy items for the summer season plus some early deals ahead of the Amazon Prime Day shopping event. Products include a shea sugar scrub, a grill and smoker, and more.
5 months ago
On Tuesday, the New Orleans Saints came together again not on the field but off the field to show some love to their community by providing some much-needed improvements to a local community center. The local event also served a good off-season team building and bonding activity.
Saints players and coaches partnered with The 18th Ward to help refurbish the playground and garden areas at Trinity Community Center in the New Orleans. Several trees and scrubs were planted as well as mulched on the grounds as well as fresh dirt and mulch was placed around the playground area.
Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore said of the event, “I think any time you get a chance to connect and do something for the common good of the group or an organization, I think it’s a great opportunity. These are awesome. We get to spend time together, not always in the same football environment but take us out of that environment and do something different.”
This is the 2nd year in a row that the team participated in a project at the center. Last year, they helped paint the interior of the community center’s building.
“It means a lot to have them back in our neighborhood, in Hollygrove,” said Lowrey Crews, founder and CEO of The 18th Ward. “Every day after school, kids from Hollygrove come here and get snacks, homework help. There’s this big, beautiful, safe ***** e to play and they get a meal to go home with.
Saints players and coaches partnered with The 18th Ward to help refurbish the playground and garden areas at Trinity Community Center in the New Orleans. Several trees and scrubs were planted as well as mulched on the grounds as well as fresh dirt and mulch was placed around the playground area.
Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore said of the event, “I think any time you get a chance to connect and do something for the common good of the group or an organization, I think it’s a great opportunity. These are awesome. We get to spend time together, not always in the same football environment but take us out of that environment and do something different.”
This is the 2nd year in a row that the team participated in a project at the center. Last year, they helped paint the interior of the community center’s building.
“It means a lot to have them back in our neighborhood, in Hollygrove,” said Lowrey Crews, founder and CEO of The 18th Ward. “Every day after school, kids from Hollygrove come here and get snacks, homework help. There’s this big, beautiful, safe ***** e to play and they get a meal to go home with.
