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New details emerge about the past of the company OceanGate, which was responsible for the Titan’s implosion in 2023. Demi Lovato made her directorial debut with “Child Star”, a documentary aimed to highlight the struggles of child actors in the entertainment industry. Miley Cyrus sued over allegations that she copied Bruno Mar in Grammy-winning song “Flowers.” FX premiered the miniseries “Aaron Hernandez: American Sports Story”, discussing the life and crimes of NFL player Aaron Hernandez. Brittany Mahomes, wife of Chiefs player Patrick Mahomes, is reportedly questioning her support of Donald Trump after his recent  social media attack on Taylor Swift following her endorsement of Kamala Harris. 

OceanGate founder once crashed another submersible into a shipwreck years before the Titan’s implosion (New York Times)

Demi Lovato directs “Child Star” with fellow former child stars to expose the child entertainment industry (NBC)

Miley Cyrus sued over hit-song “Flowers” (USA Today)

FX’s Aaron Hernandez docuseries premieres with nuanced take on the story (Today)

Brittany Mahomes reportedly “questioning” support of Donald Trump after Taylor Swift attack (The Independent)

The phrase "very demure, very mindful," coined by beauty influencer Jules Lebron, has gone viral on TikTok, with users commenting it on countless posts. In Bachelor news, the show is finally expanding its religious conversations, recently featuring a date where the Bachelor, Jen, discussed religious backgrounds with a Jewish contestant. Comedian John Mulaney and actress Olivia Munn have surprised fans by announcing their marriage, despite early skepticism about their relationship.

Sources:

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/demure-tiktok-explained-1235080269/amp/

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/bachelorette-jenn-tran-religious-diversity-buddhism-rcna166472

https://popculture.com/celebrity-couples/news/john-mulaney-just-confirmed-his-marriage-to-olivia-munn/

Young Thug's trial has resumed after an eight-week delay, marking Georgia's longest trial in history due to repeated disruptions, including the removal of the original judge. Red Sox player Jaron Duran faced a two-game suspension after using a homophobic slur against a fan, with the MLB issuing an apology. Meanwhile, a box office feud is brewing between celebrity couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, as their respective films, It Ends with Us and Deadpool vs. Wolverine, go head-to-head in theaters. Some are dubbing this clash "Barbenheimer 2.0."

Sources:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/arts/music/young-thug-ysl-trial-resume.html

https://www.today.com/popculture/red-sox-jarren-duran-suspended-rcna166312

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ryan-reynolds-blake-lively-deadpool-wolverine-it-ends-with-us-rcna166141

Starting with the movie It Ends With Us, released last Friday, fans noticed drama between stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, with Baldoni notably absent from much of the press, sparking rumors of tension within the cast. In Olympic news, Snoop Dogg concluded his role as the spokesperson for the Olympics by performing "Drop It Like It's Hot" at the closing ceremony in Los Angeles, with hopes that he'll return for the 2028 games. At the recent Disney Expo, major announcements included upcoming live-action films like Mufasa, Snow White, Lilo and Stitch, and the confirmation of Toy Story 5, along with the addition of a new Villains World to Disney World's Magic Kingdom.

Sources:

https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/it-ends-with-us-colleen-hoover-movie-alleged-cast-drama-rcna165927

https://www.today.com/popculture/snoop-dogg-closing-ceremony-paris-olympics-2024-rcna165923

https://www.undercovertourist.com/blog/d23-expo-disney-parks-presentation/

Starting off, influencer and podcast host Brooke Schofield issued an apology for racist tweets she made between 2012 and 2015, expressing regret and hoping fans will see her personal growth. In other news, Travis Kelsey is set to host the reboot of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, now titled Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?, where contestants will compete against celebrities in general trivia. Lastly, rapper Nelly was arrested in St. Louis early Wednesday morning for a failure to appear warrant related to a traffic violation but has since been released and retained a lawyer.

Sources:

https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/brooke-schofield-influencer-apology-black-creators-response-rcna165544

https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/travis-kelce-are-you-smarter-than-a-celebrity-rcna148053

https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/celebrity/rapper-nelly-arrested-st-louis-area-charges-possessing-ecstasy-not-ins-rcna165627

Starting off, Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley revealed her diagnosis of Graves' disease, a thyroid condition affecting women over 30, and she’s advocating for increased visibility of the illness. In major Taylor Swift news, all three of her Vienna, Austria shows have been canceled due to a potential terrorist threat, with two men arrested for planning an attack. Euphoria star Hunter Schafer discussed her relationship with Dominic Fike on the Call Her Daddy podcast, revealing his infidelity and the emotional impact on her. She also shared the grief felt by the Euphoria cast over Angus Cloud's death, leaving the future of season three uncertain. That's all for today's pop culture news—I'm Samantha, Sammy Sam's Life on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

Sources:

https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/star-wars-actor-daisy-ridley-reveals-graves-disease-diagnosis-rcna165522

https://www.today.com/popculture/taylor-swift-vienna-concerts-canceled-eras-tour-rcna165633

https://parade.com/news/euphoria-hunter-schafer-bold-claims-relationship-co-star-dominic-fike-video

Hello everyone, this is Samantha A.K.A. Sammy Sam's Life on TikTok with your pop culture news on Current Too. Justin Timberlake lost his license after a hearing for his DWI last month, despite his lawyer's claims that he wasn't intoxicated. The season finale of HBO's House of the Dragon premiered Monday, although it had been leaked online the previous week, and the show has been renewed for a third season. Rapper T.I. was mistakenly arrested at the airport due to a name mix-up and was released after two hours when police confirmed he wasn't the suspect. That’s all for today; follow me on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube at Sammy Sams Life.

Sources:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/justin-timberlakes-license-suspended-dwi-hearing-judge-threatens-gag-o-rcna164841

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/05/arts/television/house-of-the-dragon-questions-season-3.html

https://ew.com/rapper-t-i-arrested-mistaken-identity-case-atlanta-8690418

Hello, this is Samantha, also known as Sammy Sam's Life on TikTok, bringing you the latest in pop culture news. Richard Gad, star of "Baby Reindeer," faces a lawsuit from Fiona Harvey, who alleges the show caused her emotional distress and public harassment by basing its stalker character on her. Top Chef alum Shirley Chung has revealed her battle with stage four tongue cancer, opting for radiation and chemotherapy over surgery to maintain her ability to speak. Pete Davidson has checked into a wellness facility for mental health support after completing an extensive stand-up tour. Finally, HBO Max's "House of The Dragon" faced a major setback when the season two finale was leaked online, with the network actively working to remove the unauthorized footage.

Sources:

'Baby Reindeer' creator Richard Gadd backs Netflix in Fiona Harvey’s defamation lawsuit

‘Top Chef’ star Shirley Chung diagnosed with Stage 4 tongue cancer — and she’s chosen to keep her tongue

Pete Davidson checks into wellness facility for mental health treatment

HBO is 'aggressively monitoring' the internet after House of the Dragon season 2 finale leaks on TikTok

Hello, this is Samantha, also known as Sammy Sam's Life on TikTok, bringing you pop culture news with Current Too. At San Diego Comic-Con, it was announced that Robert Downey Jr. will return to the Marvel Universe as Iron Man, but with a twist—he'll be playing a different version of the character, sparking mixed reactions among fans. In other news, famous TikToker Hannah Neilan, who once studied at Juilliard, is sharing her experiences as a "trad wife," a term short for traditional wife, living with her husband Daniel Neilan, heir to JetBlue, and their eight children. Hannah has spoken about the challenges of her lifestyle, including moments of exhaustion. Finally, Selena Gomez addressed rumors about plastic surgery, clarifying that she has only had Botox, despite speculation fueled by comparisons to her past appearances.

“Love Island UK” gained third largest viewership in show history over drama-filled ‘Movie Night’ episode, with rumors about next eliminations spiraling. “Call Her Daddy” Podcast host Alex Cooper has been hired by NBC to increase female viewership at the Olympics with sponsored content and watch parties. Actor and comedian Jake Johnston, known for “Anchorman” and “Bob’s Burgers”, has pleaded guilty for his involvement in the January 6th insurrection. Scarlett Johansson announces during press for her upcoming film that she will be in the next Jurassic World film. “House of the Dragon” premiered its newest episode on Monday and fans were absolutely shocked and now nervous for the remainder of the season. Eminem’s next album, “The Death of Slim Shady”, has had quite the mysterious lead-up with not much information shared and plenty of Easter eggs to keep fans on their toes. 

Sources

Love Island ‘Movie Night’ has fans reeling over the drama (Mirror, RT)

“Call Her Daddy” host Alex Cooper to host NBC Olympic watch parties (WP, Deadline)

Actor Jake Johnston pleaded guilty for Jan. 6th insurrection involvement (EW)

Scarlett Johansson to join Jurassic Park family (EW, IMDB)

House of the Dragon newest episodes has viewers speechless (NPR)

Eminem’s newest album full of mystery and speculation (Billboard)