04.12.2021: Weekly Rundown
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👀 Lady Whistledown Has A New Story To Write
Phoebe Dynevor, best known as playing Daphne Bridgerton in the Netflix hit show Bridgerton, was seen in London last week with SNL comedian turned reluctant heartthrob Pete Davidson. No official news from the couple confirming the romance, but if you ask me (or Lady Whistledown) it’s for real. Now we just have to figure out how Pete gets all these highly eligible ladies…
🎤 Bad News Strikes Twice
This past weekend we said goodbye to two mainstays in pop culture and history — the rapper DMX and Her Majesty the Queen’s husband, Prince Philip. DMX was hospitalized after an overdose last week and passed away in the hospital surrounded by his family. Prince Philip has had a series of health concerns over the last few years (he was 99 after all). Both men have left their mark on history and we hope they rest in peace.
🍼 London Tipton and Kevin McCallister Are What?!
Once every few years, we see a paparazzi picture of Brenda Song (known best as London Tipton from Suite Life of Zack and Cody) and Macaulay Culkin (known best as Kevin McCallister from Home Alone) and are reminded that they’ve been dating for almost 10 years. Here I am to not only remind about this unlikely couple, but also tell you that they have secretly welcomed a baby named after the actor’s late sister, Dakota! Congratulations to this highly popular but somehow elusive couple and their growing family!
📱TikTok Trend of the Week
Today we’re highlighting the newest trend (even the Kardashians are doing it!)
WATCH: I’m passing the phone to…
This trend is best done with a group of people you know well. Well enough that they wouldn’t mind if you roasted them a little bit. You start off by saying “I’m passing the phone to” and say something that’s about the person you’re passing to, without describing them. So if I was passing the phone to, say, Major Biden, I would say that “I’m passing the phone to someone who can’t stop biting people”. Enjoy a funny interpretation of this trend in the link above.
What to say at Happy Hour: Have you watched Demi Lovato’s new documentary? So crazy!
That’s it for this week! Do you have any tips? Any drama you want to see reported on? Comment below + let us know!
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