Viral Coldplay "Simpsons prediction" sparks media literacy concerns
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A mega-viral AI-generated image of The Simpsons "predicting" the Coldplay couple's cheating scandal fooled social media, Jack Schlossberg has launched a political YouTube show, and Charli XCX announced her marriage by jumping on a TikTok trend that utilizes her own song.
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Too many people are convinced “The Simpsons” predicted the Coldplay couple, sparking a discussion about media literacy in the age of AI
The viral image depicted characters in Simpsons style that looked a lot like Astronomer executives Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot, the pair caught cheating on their spouses at a recent Coldplay concert. But it’s not real.
The Simpsons is notorious for predicting world events, but this wasn’t one of them. The number of people who took the image at face value once again sparked fears about AI-related misinformation.
“What’s happening right now is making me sick”: Jack Schlossberg launches new “Test Drive” political commentary YouTube show
John F. Kennedy’s grandson, Jack Schlossberg, just launched a new YouTube series titled Test Drive, and he has a mission.
Best known as the youngest descendant of President Kennedy, Schlossberg wants to be more than just a legacy name. The 31-year-old has become increasingly vocal online. He gained attention on TikTok and is now expanding to a YouTube show that blends political commentary, humor, and critique.
“Congrats mother”: Charli XCX announces her marriage on TikTok with a meme
While the wedding itself was down-to-earth, Charli ensured that it was entertaining for fans by posting a series of memes to announce her marriage.
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✏️ A former Turning Point USA writer who worked for Charlie Kirk is speaking out on TikTok about how she wrote articles “designed to scare people” in a series of videos.
🤱 Nothing will prepare you for how Alec Baldwin looks in his wife Hilaria's TikTok video, where he participates in the "Sing to Me" trend.
🎤 Chris Martin warned the crowd at his next Coldplay shows before the camera starts panning around the audience for obvious reasons.
🍌 A TikToker who rose to fame with her smoothie recipes says food retailer Erewhon forced her to take down her dupe videos.
🛻 People are clowning on a woman's DIY hacks to keep your car safe when "parking in a sketchy area," which for some reason involves foam pool noodles and Vaseline.
🐞 Have you seen the “Do It Lady” meme? Behind the rise of Jay Renshaw's "Chit" character taking over social media.
🧘 One thing is for certain, no matter who is beefing with SZA, she remains completely zen and unbothered. (I'm taking notes.)
🇺🇲 Stephen Colbert for President of the USA? One TikToker makes the case.
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