Comedian Jeff Dye is addressing the controversy surrounding his short-lived GoFundMe campaign, which he launched to help finance his relocation to Austin, Texas—only to delete it hours later amid a torrent of online criticism. The fundraiser appeared shortly after Dye’s appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, where he discussed house-hunting in Austin and his plans … Read more
The viral sensation known as Hawk Tuah Girl is attempting to resurrect her fading internet fame by launching a Twitch streaming career, following the collapse of her podcast in the wake of a controversial cryptocurrency scandal. However, Haliey Welch’s latest venture appears to be struggling significantly, with recent streams attracting as few as nine viewers. … Read more
A filmmaker known for high-octane action movies is betting millions on a revolutionary approach to artificial intelligence that could transform how films are made — by teaching computers to act like Marlon Brando. Timur Bekmambetov, the director behind the 2008 Angelina Jolie vehicle “Wanted,” has spent roughly $5 million and more than a decade developing … Read more
In a interesting conversation, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel offered insights into how the evolving political landscape has transformed comedy, particularly for stand-up comedians navigating an increasingly polarized America. Kimmel acknowledged that his own approach to comedy has shifted dramatically over his career. “When I started the show, I was mostly my homepage was ESPN.com. It’s … Read more
The world’s most-listened-to podcaster just delivered what might be the most effective product demonstration Samsung could hope for—and it happened completely organically during a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience. During a November conversation with longtime collaborator Brian Redban, Joe Rogan pulled out Redban’s Samsung fold and proceeded to speak about its design and … Read more
Buried within the surveillance provisions are two additional measures that would fundamentally reshape online communication in Europe. To verify the age of users as the legislation requires, service providers would need foolproof identification methods. The practical result? Every citizen would need to present government identification or submit to facial recognition scanning just to open an … Read more
In what may become an emblematic moment of the generative AI era, Pakistan’s Dawn newspaper—the country’s English-language paper of record—recently published a business article with an unexpected postscript. At the bottom of a statistics-heavy report on automobile sales, readers discovered a curious message that seemed oddly out of place in print journalism: “If you want, … Read more
In a ceremony that would have seemed like science fiction just a decade ago, a 32-year-old woman in Okayama, Japan, has exchanged vows with an artificial intelligence companion she created using ChatGPT. The bride, identified as Kano, turned to the AI platform following the painful dissolution of a three-year engagement. What began as a search … Read more
Russell Brand, the controversial British comedian and media personality, has found himself at the center of intense scrutiny as he prepares to stand trial in June 2026 on charges of r*pe, indecent assault, and SA. The 50-year-old, who pleaded not guilty to five charges stemming from allegations made by four women regarding incidents between 1999 … Read more
The woman behind the world’s first AI actress has revealed ambitious plans to expand her digital roster, despite facing intense backlash from Hollywood’s biggest stars. Eline Van der Velden, creator of the controversial AI character Tilly Norwood, told in an exclusive interview that she intends to develop 40 diverse digital performers to populate what she … Read more
