Global celebrity shamed into cleaning his own oven, thanks to Instagram comments
Plus: Disney sells its soul to OpenAI.
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Sir Elton John was given such a hard time about the state of his oven window in his own Instagram comments that he made not one, but two follow-up videos about the remarks.
The social media wars between Best Buy and GameStop linger on, this time with the latter hiring “Best Buy Girl” for their latest commercial.
Disney adults cannot believe that the “House of Mouse” partnered with OpenAI’s Sora for user-generated slop.
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“I’m not a dirty person”: Elton John was shamed into cleaning his oven after getting fried in his Instagram comments
Elton John got shamed on Instagram for having a dirty oven, and his reaction was hilarious. The iconic musician took to the social media site recently to post a funny video about “Step Into Christmas.” The 1973 song was co-written and performed by John and has become a staple over the holidays.
In the video, John is seen opening cabinets and drawers in his house, hearing the song, and then screaming. However, he made one huge mistake… he opened his oven.
“We stole your girl”: GameStop’s new ad spot features Best Buy Girl, to the internet’s amusement
GameStop surprised its followers this week with a cheeky jab at its familiar social media rival, Best Buy. The gaming retailer posted a new commercial on X featuring TikTok influencer Rilie Huntley, better known online as the “Best Buy Girl.”
Huntley’s appearance immediately stirred interest, as audiences recognized her from TikTok. She built a following with short videos about working at Best Buy, which eventually led to her starring in some of the company’s official ads.
Disney signs deal with OpenAI, fans cry foul: “What a terrifically dark way to confuse our kids”
Hollywood is continuing to embrace AI despite constant pushback, but big companies don’t seem to be listening. The Walt Disney Company just signed a deal with OpenAI, and the fan reaction online isn’t exactly positive.
According to a press release on OpenAI’s website, a three-year licensing agreement was reached with Sora for people “to generate short, user-prompted social videos that can be viewed and shared by fans, drawing on more than 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars characters.”
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