Posts by Riah Marton
Phoebe Gates’ Shopping Start-Up Phia Speaks Out Amid Sales Controversy
Phoebe Gates‘ company Phia is speaking out. The AI shopping start-up co-founded by Bill Gates and Melinda Gates‘ daughter and her Stanford roommate Sophia Kianni said that it had fixed a bug in its code that reportedly allowed it to claim commissions for online sales that it had no hand in. “Within the last 24 hours,…
Read MoreWith AI character Tilly Norwood set for feature-film debut, Hollywood debates what it means to be an actor
For most of Hollywood’s history, the word “actor” has required little explanation. Actors search for emotional truth in imaginary lives. They collaborate with directors and scene partners, endure 4 a.m. call times and, if everything goes right, thank their agents while collecting awards. Tilly Norwood has done none of those things. That’s because Tilly exists…
Read MoreLove Island USA Season 8 Winners Revealed
This story contains spoilers for the Love Island USA season eight finale. America has selected a new match made in paradise. The heart-pounding eighth season of Love Island USA ended with one…
Read MoreMel C Reveals Charged Comment to Victoria Beckham That Nearly Got Her Booted From Spice Girls
Mel C didn’t wannabe on the outs with the Spice Girls. Sporty Spice—who was a member of the iconic girl group from its formation in 1994 until the ladies went their separate ways in 2001—revealed the comment she made to then-bandmate Victoria Beckham that nearly got her kicked out of the ensemble. The incident occurred…
Read MoreLove Island USA’s Corbin Mims Hilariously Reacts to Memes About Him Being AI
Who Is That Witty Scottish Announcer on Love Island? Iain Stirling pulls a double shift as the narrator of both Love Island UK and Love Island USA—and during filming, he’s also on a tight schedule. “At 12 in the afternoon U.K. time, I’d log on to Love Island UK,” the Scottish comedian detailed to TODAY…
Read MoreJayden Adams’ Partner Aqueelah Adendorf Breaks Silence After Soccer Star’s Death
Last month, Adendorf showed her support for Adams prior to his appearance at the World Cup in a lengthy tribute on social media. “Watching you achieve something this big has filled my heart with so much pride,” she shared in a May 27 Instagram post. “From the hard work, sacrifices, early mornings, disappointments, and moments…
Read MoreSouth Africa’s Jayden Adams Dead at 25 Weeks After Playing in World Cup
The soccer community is mourning one of their own. Two weeks after Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams played for South Africa’s men’s national soccer team (affectionately known as Bafana Bafana) at the 2026 World Cup, the athlete has died, the country’s minister of sports, arts and culture Gayton McKenzie confirmed. He was 25. “It is with profound shock…
Read MoreAuthor Nicola Yoon Reveals Rom-Com Inspirations Behind Short Story With Husband David Yoon
During the couple’s writing process, Nicola—who was friends with David first before they began dating (classic rom-com come to life)—even found herself gaining that competitive spark once again. “One of the things I really liked and started crushing on about him is he’s a great writer, and I just remember being in class and being…
Read MoreHeather Rae El Moussa Proves Christina Haack Is Best Co-Parent With Her, Tarek El Moussa
Christina Haack Shares Romantic Photos from Hawaiian Getaway With Boyfriend Chris Larocca Heather Rae El Moussa is flipping out over her love for Christina Haack. The Selling Sunset alum shared a sweet birthday tribute to her husband Tarek El Moussa’s ex-wife, proving that their friendship is structurally sound. “Happy birthday @christinahaack !” Heather posted to…
Read MoreNobel Prize winner leaving UC Berkeley for new role in China
Nobel Prize recipient Omar Yaghi is leaving his role at UC Berkeley to lead the development of a new artificial intelligence institute at Tsinghua University in Beijing, the Chinese university announced. Yaghi will head the AI Chemistry and Materials Research Institute at Tsinghua, where he was appointed an honorary professor in 2022. Known as AIMATRY…
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