YESTERDAY’S NUMBER ONES
Box Office: “Regretting You”
Billboard Hot 100: “The Fate of Ophelia” by Taylor Swift
Billboard 200: “The Life of a Showgirl” by Taylor Swift
The New York Times Best-Seller List: “The Widow” by John Grisham
YESTERDAY’S NUMBER ONES, 10 YEARS AGO
Box Office: “Spectre”
Billboard Hot 100: “Uptown Funk” Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars
Billboard 200: “Traveller” by Chris Stapleton
The New York Times Best-Seller List: “Rogue Lawyer” by John Grisham
IN MEMORIAM
Diane Ladd (1935-2025): Oscar-winning actress known for “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” and “Chinatown”
Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay (1947-2025): American singer and female vocalist of The Grateful Dead
Floyd Roger Myers Jr. (1983-2025): American actor known for his role as Young Will in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”
CHRONICALLY ONLINE
TikTok’s latest identity crisis is called Group 7, a meaningless label turned digital micro-cult. Born from singer Sophia James’ algorithm experiment, anyone who saw her secret song upload early suddenly claimed Group 7 status, convinced that TikTok had handpicked them for something special. Now, thousands of users are posting inside jokes, edits, and even “initiation” videos, even though nobody really knows what Group 7 is.
‘WE SHOULD ALL KNOW LESS ABOUT EACH OTHER’
Tom Brady recently revealed that his dog Junie is a clone of his late pitbull Lua, who passed away in 2023. It’s an uncomfortable mix of heartbreak, high-tech science, and proof that some celebrities love to turn their personal lives into headline material.
Jonathan Bailey reigns as 2025’s Sexiest Man Alive
Actor Jonathan Bailey is officially People Magazine’s 2025 Sexiest Man Alive — the first time this title was given to an openly gay man. Cheers to the “Bridgerton” star for breaking barriers with style and charm!
Billie Eilish ends capitalism, almost
At the recent Wall Street Journal Magazine Innovator Awards ceremony, Billie Eilish called out billionaires for hoarding wealth while others struggle to survive. She’s not wrong, but it’s hard to focus on her anti-capitalist message when she’s wearing a $2,000 hoodie and whisper-singing about loneliness from her mansion. I guess late-stage capitalism never sounded so soothing.
2026 Grammy nominations
Kendrick Lamar leads the 68th Grammy Awards with nine nominations, followed closely by Lady Gaga with seven, and Sabrina Carpenter and Bad Bunny with six each. Notable snubs include The Weeknd and Lorde, who received zero nominations for their respective 2025 releases.
Justin Baldoni’s defamation claim shut down by judge
Justin Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit against actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds just got tossed after a missed filing deadline. Lively’s original sexual harassment case is still alive, with a trial set for March 2026. The Hollywood drama continues, and no one’s putting away the popcorn just yet.
Millie Bobby Brown smacks down rumors of harassment complaints against David Harbour
Rumors that “Stranger Things” megastar Millie Bobby Brown filed harassment and bullying complaints against her co-star David Harbour fizzled after the two appeared happy together at the Season 5 premiere. This long-awaited finale is getting all the PR it could ask for, and then some.
Mariah Carey and Sephora team up to defeat the working class
Mariah Carey teamed up with Sephora for her 2025 “It’s Time” holiday ad, joyfully gliding in the snow only to face an elf on strike and a bag of missing beauty gear. Critics say that the ad trivializes labor struggles and champions tone-deaf consumerism. Carey and Sephora have remained silent amid the fallout.
Sydney Sweeney responds to controversy around her American Eagle ad
In a recent interview with GQ, Sydney Sweeney brushed off major backlash to her July ad’s harmful eugenics messaging. She said, “I just love jeans,” and joked that the real controversy is her daily battle of deciding which pair to wear.
