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The Mirror US •

Dream didn't want to 'ruin' young sister's childhood before unveiling identity

Minecraft YouTuber Dream explained that, despite the ongoing threats to their safety, his family has never been closer. The viral content creator became known for his famous manhunt videos which star himself alongside his friends Sapnap, GeorgeNotFound, BadBoyHalo, Antfrost, and Awesamdude. His online fame continued to spiral, leading into the COVID-19 pandemic when the video game saw a resurgence with his survival multiplayer world, the Dream SMP, gaining attention across the internet.
The Mirror US •

Tommyinnit's young stardom resulted in a PayPal ban and threats on his life

Tommyinnit, also known as Tom Simons, opened up about the downfalls of viral, teenage fame. The content creator started his rapid climb to popularity with a YouTube channel at an age which, he told The Mirror, he probably wasn't even allowed to make. After all, sites like YouTube and Twitch require their creators be at least 13 before uploading content. As he rapidly approached the 100,000 subscribers mark, he also found himself falling into embarrassment at school, blocking people he knew from
The Mirror •

Diddy slams 'witch hunt' after his homes are raided in sex trafficking probe

Rapper Diddy has broken his silence after his homes were raided in a sex trafficking investigation - accusing law enforcement of an "ambush" and a "witch hunt". The 54-year-old star - real name Sean Combs - blasted the US's Department of Homeland Security for a "gross overuse of military-level force" after his LA mansion and Miami waterfront home were raided. Photos showed a huge presence of federal agents, with command trucks parked outside both properties.
The Mirror US •

Wilbur Soot addresses biting abuse allegation as 'friends' slam his 'apology'

Wilbur Soot, also known as Will Gold, is facing allegations of domestic abuse. Shubble, a Twitch streamer and content creator, publicly accused him on Twitch of a myriad of behaviors, including biting her and inflicting pain after she withdrew consent. According to the Internet star's stream, the pair were in a relationship when Wilbur suggested the idea of biting Shubble to which she, at first, agreed.
The Mirror US •

Two members of NXIVM sex cult are masterminds behind viral marketing power house

After the fall of sex cult NXIVM, a marketing company with ties to the organization spiraled into success, garnering immense influence. Movers+Shakers is a TikTok marketing powerhouse founded by Evan Horowitz and Geoffrey Goldberg with a list of influential clients, especially cosmetic companies targeting young women, and was recently acquired by advertising powerhouse Stagwell.
The Mirror US •

Kanye West's wife was reportedly 'helpless' trying to communicate with him

As Kanye 'Ye' West is being sued over alleged labour violations, one former employee of the rapper gave an inside look at the relationship dynamic between Kanye and his new wife Bianca Censori who was reportedly trying to figure out how to communicate with the singer ahead of their romance. Tony Saxon, the plaintiff in the civil litigation against Kanye, shared his perspective of the famous couple's relationship, ahead of them getting together, as he spent time working for the Stronger rapper.
The Mirror US •

Modern Family and The Middle star confesses how much she truly made from shows

Casey Burke joined The Middle cast for two seasons as the socially awkward Cindy Hornberger, girlfriend of Brick Heck. She revealed to The Mirror that her pay checks are just not cutting it anymore. She candidly confessed: "I think my most recent residual check I got for The Middle specifically for foreign use was like between $3 and $13 per episode and then the video DVD was like 2 or 3 cents per episode."
The Mirror •

Taylor Swift offered ‘seven’ for Heartstopper soundtrack for lesbian scene

Taylor Swift's song 'seven' was included as the soundtrack for an emotional lesbian scene on TV hit Heartstopper. Heartstopper’s music supervisor, Matt Biffa, confirmed on Twitter that Taylor offered the track. He replied on Twitter to a fan who insinuated that the show offered Taylor a check for the rights. Matt replied: "She just thought the scene was beautiful and we were then able to make it work."
The Mirror •

Ammunition found in Tupac investigation ‘useless’ unless police found gun first

A former Los Angeles Police Department detective who worked on the Tupac Shakur murder investigation told The Mirror that any ammunition found during police search would be "useless" without first finding the murder weapon itself. Detective Greg Kading said: "The only way to prove whether or not ammo at his house would be comparable to the ammunition that was taken from the crime scene is to actually have the gun."
The Mirror •

'I went to Barbie and Oppenheimer and left with severe existential dread'

Two polar opposite movies — Barbie and Oppenheimer — were both slotted to hit cinemas on the same day in a cosmic event dubbed “Barbenheimer”. At first glance, these shouldn’t compete with each other. After all, they’re drastically different genres and seem to target different demographics. However, Barbie girls in frilly pink garb aren’t inherently disinterested in the complexities of nuclear war and politics.
The Mirror •

Insider confirms why Taylor Swift changed lyrics in Better Than Revenge

The wait is over! Taylor Swift has finally released Speak Now (Taylor's Version) as the third in a series of re-recorded albums. One song in particular, though, was flagged immediately by fans. "Better Than Revenge (Taylor's Version)" has different lyrics than the original release. There has been lots of discussion as to why she made the change, but an insider has now revealed all to The Mirror. The original lyrics were: "She’s better known for the things that she does on the mattress.”
Distractify •

Maxine Roby's Ex-Husband Daniel Jordan Just Left 'CSI: Vegas' (EXCLUSIVE)

Spoiler Alert! We'll be telling you about Season 2, Episode 17 of CSI: Vegas. The latest episode of CSI: Vegas was emotional for many different reasons, but fans were especially devastated about one thing. Maxine Roby’s ex-husband Daniel Jordan is leaving. Although Daniel has only been in two episodes of the show, we will miss him dearly. This heartwrenching announcement shocked fans. Fans care so much about Maxine, so seeing her hurt like this surely is painful. Paula Newsome gave us her take
The Aquarian •

Nessa Barrett’s Incredible Performance at Terminal 5 Radiated Confidence, Power, & Raw Emotion

It was clear from the beginning that her music was going to be filled with genuine and deep emotion – not boy problems. She poured herself into the work, opening up about her experiences with mental illness including Borderline Personality Disorder and an eating disorder. Her honest approach to songwriting gave her an edge over her competition. She wasn’t letting the industry decide her next move… instead she was driven by authenticity in her life.
All Punked Up •

Huddy's New Jersey Performance Proves His Place in Pop Punk

Drizzly New Jersey greeted us at the famous Starland Ballroom. For most, rain is a foreboding sign of despair, but huddled under the awning by the fans who call themselves Huddy Gang, I had the sinking feeling this rain represented a new beginning. For Chase Hudson, he had a lot to prove on this tour. He began his rise to fame on TikTok where he was a founder of the viral collective the Hype House. After grappling with who he wanted to be, he decided it was time to embrace his passion — music.
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