The Most-Read What’s Trending Stories of 2025

These were the articles our audience couldn’t stop clicking, sharing, and talking about this year.

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December 30, 2025

How Justin Baldoni’s Version of ‘It Ends With Us’ Differed from Blake Lively’s Final Theatrical Cut

Creative differences between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have led to a dramatic legal battle surrounding the film It Ends With Us, with accusations of sexual harassment and a retaliatory smear campaign making headlines in late 2024.

CEO Caught in Coldplay Kiss Cam Affair Scandal

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot go viral after Coldplay’s kiss cam catches them in a moment that sparks internet scandal and affair rumors.

Miley Cyrus Talks Sobriety, Fame, and Embracing Pop Music

Miley Cyrus opens up about sobriety, her hit ‘Flowers,’ pop music’s value, and praises artists like Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter in new interview.

Lorde Releases ‘Virgin’ With Surprising Cover Art

Lorde’s new album Virgin is out now. Fans react to its bold vinyl artwork featuring a graphic interior image. Stream the album and see reactions here.

Sad Beige Lawsuit Ends: Alyssa Sheil Wins

Alyssa Sheil defeats Sydney Gifford’s Sad Beige lawsuit, marking a major win for influencers and setting a precedent for aesthetic ownership online.

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Are Labubu Dolls Cursed?

Labubu dolls, the viral plushies from Pop Mart, are now at the center of a dark online myth. Are they cursed—or is this just TikTok paranoia gone wild?

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World’s First Sperm Race to Take Place in Los Angeles, Aiming to Raise Awareness About Male Fertility

In an unprecedented event set to take place on April 25, 2025, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, a startup named Sperm Racing is organizing the world’s first competitive sperm race.

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More Than Half of the Internet Is Now Bots

For the first time, automated bots account for more than half of all web traffic. As AI tools fuel a surge in fake users, what does it mean for industries, investors, and internet trust?

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New Oakley Meta Glasses Target Athletes and Creators

The Oakley Meta HSTN is set to drop this summer, backed by pro athletes and featuring upgraded specs designed for both sport and storytelling.

This $20K Robot Will Fold Your Laundry and Serve Drinks

Palo Alto robotics company 1X just launched Neo, a humanoid robot housekeeper you can actually buy — for $20,000 or $499 a month. Here’s how the “sci-fi come to life” assistant could change how we live at home.

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Gap Shows What a Good Denim Ad Looks Like in 2025

Gap’s 2025 “Better in Denim” ad with Katseye revives Y2K nostalgia and dance culture, proving how a denim campaign can win over Gen Z audiences.

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Creator Ecosphere Map: Creator Economy Power Players

What’s Trending, Evan Shapiro (ESHAP), and Filmhub map the modern creator economy — revealing who truly moves culture across YouTube, TikTok, and beyond.

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Mychal Threets on Libraries, Joy, and Why Mental Health Belongs Online

The internet’s favorite librarian opens up about labels, burnout, and building safer online spaces.