Joseph Allen
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FNF Is the Latest Acronym to Trend on TikTok, but What Does It Actually Mean?
TikTok's latest viral slang is FNF, but the new acronym has left plenty of people wondering what it means and where it originally came from.

Kay Adams is Leaving 'Good Morning Football,' but Where Is She Headed Next?
Kay Adams announced that she's leaving 'Good Morning Football', but fans want to know why she decided to leave and where she's going next.

Unproven Theories Online Suggest that Britney Spears Isn't Actually Pregnant
In spite of what she has said, some people don't think Britney Spears is really pregnant; let's look at how this online theory got started.

Will Amber Heard Be Replaced in 'Aquaman 2'? Filming Has Been Completed
Following fan petitions and many rumors, many are wondering if Amber Heard will be replaced in 'Aquaman 2.' Inside the latest rumors.

Rumor Has It that Britney Spears Is a Distant Relative of Marilyn Monroe
A rumor is now circulating suggesting that Britney Spears is related to Marilyn Monroe, but is there any truth behind the viral claim?

Jon Gosselin Doesn't Seem to Be Dating Anyone, but He's OK With That for Now
Jon Gosselin has been in pretty serious relationships for a quarter of a century, and many want to know who he's dating following his latest breakup.

Is Amber Heard Joining the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Universe? She Could Be
There was buzz a few years ago about an all-female 'Pirates of the Caribbean' with Amber Heard, but is she actually going to be in the franchise?

Jethro Cave, Nick Cave's Eldest Son, Is Dead, but the Cause of Death Is Unknown
Jethro Lazenby, who is musician Nick Cave's eldest son, has died at the age of 31, and many want to know what his cause of death was.

Young Thug Was Arrested in Atlanta, but What's the RICO Charge Against Him?
Young Thug has been arrested and is accused of committing several gang related crimes, but some want to know what RICO charge he was arrested for.

You Too Can Get the Crying Face Filter That's Spreading Like Wildfire on TikTok
The crying face filter is taking over TikTok, and many users want to know how they can get the filter and use it on their own feeds.

TikTok Has Removed the Repost Button, but Will It Ever Come Back to the App?
TikTok recently rolled out a new repost feature, and it's now disappeared for some, leaving them to wonder why TikTok removed the button.

Taylor Swift Has Written Many Songs That Could Be About Harry Styles
Taylor Swift is known for writing songs about her former loves, so which of the singer’s songs are about her relationship with Harry Styles?

New White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Has a 6-Year-Old Daughter
Karine Jean-Pierre is set to take over as White House press secretary, and many want to know more about her partner and daughter following the news.

Reports Suggest That Relationship Guru Kevin Samuels Is Dead, but What Happened?
Kevin Samuels was a self-styled relationship guru and popular YouTuber, and following unconfirmed reports of his death, many want to know the cause.

Fans Want to Know What Jack Harlow's Hairline Looks Like Under Those Bangs
Jack Harlow rocks a pretty consistent hairdo, but many want to know what his hairline looks like underneath the curly bangs he usually rocks.

YouTuber Tré Melvin Is Still Alive and Well, Despite What You May Have Heard
A fake obituary for YouTuber Tré Melvin has been circulating online, leading some to wonder what happened to him and whether he's OK.

Olivia Rodrigo Has Been Romantically Linked to Zack Bia, and Fans Are Not Happy
Olivia Rodrigo has previously dated her 'HSM' co-star Joshua Bassett and producer Adam Faze. Now, she's been spotted hanging out with a new flame.

Snapchat Geofilters Are Pretty Easy to Create for Any Event or Occasion
Snapchat allows any user to create a custom geofilter, so naturally, many people want to know how to make one that can be used on the platform.

Post Malone Announced That He's Going to Become a Father, but Who's the Mother?
Post Malone has announced that he is expecting his first child, leading many to wonder who his long-time girlfriend is and what their history is.

A Supreme Court Opinion Suggests They Will Overturn Roe v. Wade, but When?
A recently released Supreme Court opinion suggests that the Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade, but when will they actually rule?

Jennifer Lopez and Vanessa Hudgens Weren't Actually Twinning at the Met Gala
A fake Twitter photo falsely suggested that Jennifer Lopez and Vanessa Hudgens accidentally wound up wearing the same dress to the Met Gala.

'Winning Time' Suggests Spencer Haywood Put out a Hit on the Lakers, But Did He?
'Winning Time' has gone inside the Lakers dynasty, but many want to know if the story suggesting Spencer Haywood tried to kill the Lakers is true.

The Latest Trend on TikTok Is a Fatal One, and Experts Are Warning Against It
Fractal burning is one of the most lethal trends to come out of TikTok, but many users want to better understand what the trend actually is.

TikTok Has Introduced a Feature Allowing Users to See Who Viewed Their Profile
TikTok has introduced a feature that allows users to see who has viewed their profile, but how do you actually see your view history?

Speculation Is Already Rampant as to Who James Corden's Replacement Will Be
James Corden is leaving 'The Late Late Show,' and many want to know who will replace him in the job when he leaves sometime next year.

Amber Heard and Elon Musk Were Together, on and off, for More Than a Year
Elon Musk and Amber Heard are both separately in the news, which has led many to look for a timeline of the relationship between them.

A Doorman Who Worked in Johnny Depp's Building Has Testified in His Trial
Alejandro Romero was a doorman in the penthouse where Johnny Depp and Amber Heard lived; here's what he said during his testimony at their trial.

Inside the Private Island Drama that Came out During the Johnny Depp Trial
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's trial recently revealed that the actor passed out on a private island in front of his children while drinking.

Elon Musk Is Buying Twitter, but He's Almost Definitely Not Going to Delete It
Elon Musk may have purchased Twitter for an enormous sum of money, but the rumors suggesting that he's going to delete aren't at all true.

John Wayne Gacy's Children Have Hidden From Public View in Recent Decades
John Wayne Gacy may be a notorious serial killer, but many want to know what happened to his children after he was convicted in the 1970s.

John Mayer's "Heartbreak Warfare" Was "Triggering" for Katy Perry, She Said
Following a recent performance on of "Heartbreak Warfare" on "American Idol," some wondered who the John Mayer ballad was written about.

False Rumors Have Started Spreading That Amber Heard's Lawyer Quit Mid-Trial
In spite of the rumors, Amber Heard's lawyer did not quit in the middle of her lawsuit with Johnny Depp over claims of libel and defamation.

Ranboo Recently Came out on Twitter by Tweeting /srs, but What Does That Mean?
Ranboo recently tweeted out "/srs," leading many to wonder what the phrase means on Twitter and why the influencer had decided to post it.

Nicolas Cage Is Already a Father to Two Sons, and He's Now Going to Be a Girl Dad
Nicolas Cage just announced that he and his wife are expecting a baby girl, which led many to wonder if the Oscar winner is already a father or not.

The Latest Viral TikTok Song Is an Indie Bop by the New York City Band Cafuné
A song featuring the lyrics "I watch the moon" is gaining steam on TikTok, and many want to know what the song is and who is behind it.

The Onion Isn't Really Banned from Twitter, but It's Latest Campaign Is Amusing
The Onion isn't really banned from Twitter, but their latest bit of satire is a clever sendup of those who decry censorship online.

Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge Are Officially Engaged! Here's His Net Worth
Sofia Richie recently announced her engagement to music executive Elliot Grainge! Here's what we know about what his net worth is.

Following a Subscriber Loss, Netflix May Add Commercials for Some Subscribers
Netflix may be adding commercials after losing subscribers for the first time in a decade, and seeing their stock price drop as a result.

Ken Jeong Walked off 'The Masked Singer' After Rudy Giuliani Took off His Mask
Ken Jeong walked off a recent episode of 'The Masked Singer', but many want to know what event led him to leave the stage so suddenly.

Rudy Giuliani Is in 'The Masked Singer,' but Which Mask Is He Wearing?
Rudy Giuliani was unmasked in the new season of 'The Masked Singer,' and some fans want to know which mask he's actually wearing on the show.

A Japanese Term for Sugar Daddy Has Made Its Way to the U.S. for the First Time
Compensated dating is not a new idea, but many people want to know what the phrase means and why it is suddenly popular in the U.S.

The Woman Behind Libs of TikTok Was Recently Named, and She Was Not Happy
Chaya Raichik, the woman who runs the Libs of TikTok Twitter account, was recently named in The Washington Post, leading to a firestorm.

Matthew Willig Is Playing an Enormous, World-Famous Wrestler on 'Young Rock'
Who plays André the Giant in ''Young Rock'? The show tells a sprawling story about Dwayne Johnson's life.

Don't Believe the Rumors — McDonald's Ice Cream Is Safe for Your Dogs to Eat
Rumors were spreading on Facebook that McDonald's ice cream contains xylitol, which is deadly to dogs, but those rumors aren't actually true.

An Ex-TikTok Employee Says the Company Has "996 Culture," but What Is That?
A former TikTok employee is complaining about being overworked by the company, saying that TikTok adheres to something called "996 culture."

Betty Ford Was Open About Her Struggle With Alcoholism and Everything Else
Betty Ford had a long-running battle with alcoholism, one that she bravely spoke about in public throughout her time in the White House.

The Crazy Frog Dead Meme Is Spreading Wildly Online, but Where Did It Come From?
A strange death hoax has been going around online suggesting that the CGI character Crazy Frog is dead, but where did this meme come from?

Blueface's Mom Is Claiming that Lil Durk Got "Unengaged," but Is it True?
In a viral post on Instagram, rapper Blueface's mom suggested that Lil Durk had recently gotten "unengaged," but is he actually engaged?

What Does the Ninja Emoji Mean? It's Being Used In Place of a Slur on TikTok
The ninja emoji is circulating on TikTok, but some users are unclear on what the emoji means and what it's being used in place of.

Former 'Survivor' Winner Kim Wolfe Is Now Hosting Her Own TV Show on HGTV
Kim Wolfe from 'Survivor' is now the host of 'Why the Heck Did I Buy This House?', but HGTV fans may not know about her reality TV past.

"Pocketing" Is Becoming a More Common Term in Dating, but What Does It Mean?
"Pocketing" is becoming a more and more common term in dating circles, naturally leading some people to wonder what the term means.

Joe Rogan Is the Latest Famous Person to Have to Deal With an Online Death Hoax
Podcaster Joe Rogan has been all over the news in recent weeks, but following a slew of rumors, many want to know whether he died.

Soulja Boy's New Baby Mama Is a Celebrity Hairstylist With Famous Connections
Soulja Boy is about to become a father for the first time, he announced recently, and many want to know more about who his baby mama will be.

Chris Rock's Siblings Are Weighing in On the Ongoing Controversy Around the Slap
Several of Chris Rock's siblings have recently come forward with comments about Will Smith's slap of the comedian during the Oscars.

r/place Became a Phenomenon on Reddit, but Will the Page Ever Come Back?
r/place has become one of the most popular subreddits on Reddit in recent days, but will it ever come back, and if so, do we know when?

The New Huggy Wuggy Trend on TikTok Is Not as Fuzzy and Cuddly as It May Sound
A new spooky trend on TikTok has taken Huggy Wuggy, a character from a horror video game, and turned him into something deeply unsettling.

Jon Batiste's Wife Suleika Jaouad Is Currently Going Through Leukemia Treatment
Grammy winner Jon Batiste announced that he and his partner got married in February just before she received a bone marrow transplant.

People Are Going Back in Time to See Their First Liked Post on Instagram
Instagram users are revisiting the first post they liked on Instagram, and many users want to know how they can find that information themselves.

The Latest TikTok Commenting Craze Features an Emoji That Includes a Triangle
TikTok users are trolling one another with a new emoji that features a triangle, but how do you get that emoji so you can use it yourself?

Demi Moore and Bruce Willis Are Still Close, Even Though They're Divorced
As Bruce Willis retires from acting, many want to know why he and Demi Moore got a divorce, even though they've remained close in the years since.

The Latest TikTok Comments Annoying Some Users Mention "Story Time" and "Crop"
Videos on TikTok are being flooded with comments that include the words "crop" and "story time," but what do those things actually mean?

Shane Dawson and Fiancé Ryland Adams Are Having a Baby, but When Is It Due?
Shane Dawson and his fiancé Ryland Adams recently found an egg donor, but many people want to know when their baby's actual due date is.

TikTok Is Loving an Old Soulja Boy Song and Using It for a "Car Dragon" Trend
The latest song trending all over TikTok is actually old, but many want to know what the song means, and why it's called "Car Dragon."

New Spam Messages Are Being Sent From Your Own Number, and It's Confusing
New spam messages are mirroring your phone number, and many want to know why they are getting strange text messages from themselves.

The Sidewalk Rule on TikTok Is a Test for How Serious Your Relationship Is
The sidewalk rule is a simple way to test your relationship, but many users on TikTok want to know what exactly the rule actually says.

Will Smith's Slap Was Spurred by a Chris Rock Joke About Jada's Alopecia
Jada Pinkett Smith has a health condition called alopecia that leads to hair loss, and Chris Rock made a pretty insensitive joke about it.

Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock Made Oscar History for All the Wrong Reasons
Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after an uncalled for joke, and many are wondering whether the slap was staged or a genuine, shocking moment.

Chronological Feeds Are Finally Back on Instagram! Here's How to Set Yours Up
Instagram officially reintroduced the option to see your feed chronologically, and many users want to know how to get the chronological version.

Pepsi Is Partnering With IHOP for Its Latest Strange Flavor: Maple Syrup
Pepsi recently announced a maple syrup flavor in collaboration with IHOP, and now some want to know where they'll be able to find it.

Jalen Rose Was Seen in a Hoodie Saying "Black as Hail," but What Does It Mean?
Jalen Rose wore a "Black as Hail" hoodie to a recent Michigan basketball game, but what does the phrase actually mean to Michigan students?

"Remove Miner" Is Trending on TikTok, but Many Want to Know What It Means
Comments containing the phrase "remove miner" are all over TikTok, but some people are unclear about exactly what the comment means.

TikTok Users Are Leaving a Recipe for Brownies in Comments on Videos, but Why?
People are leaving a recipe for brownies in comments all over TikTok, and many users are baffled by the meme and where it came from.

'Where the Crawdads Sing' May Be Connected to a Years-Old Murder in Africa
'Where the Crawdads Sing' is the subject of some controversy because of its connection to a decades-old murder that took place in Africa.

TikTok Users Are Receiving a Red Exclamation Point When They Try to Send DMs
TikTok users are experiencing frustration after seeing a red exclamation point that tells them that their messages are not sending.

Andy Cohen's Love Life Is in the Hot Seat Following a Revealing 'WWHL' Segment
Andy Cohen recently took a compatibility test with an ex on 'Watch What Happens Live,' and fans immediately began discussing who his boyfriend is.

Gospel Singer LaShun Pace Died After Failing to Receive a Kidney Transplant
Gospel singer LaShun Pace died at the age of 60 after years of illness, but many fans want to know how she died as they begin to mourn her.

'West Side Story' Star Rachel Zegler Says She Wasn't Invited to the Oscars
The Academy has made another boneheaded decision, and kept social media and 'West Side Story' star Rachel Zegler from attending the Oscars.

The Acronym SW Is a Common Way to Refer to Sex Work on Platforms Like TikTok
TikTok is incredibly fond of hard to decipher acronyms, and many users are now wondering what SW means when it's used on the platform.

We Now Know Even More About the 'Harry Potter' Video Game 'Hogwarts Legacy'
The new 'Harry Potter' game 'Hogwarts Legacy' just got a full preview, and now many people want to know if the game will have a multiplayer mode.

Faulty Google Search Results About Tall People Are Now Trending on TikTok
TikTok users are posting search results that answer the question, "How long does a tall person live?" with frequently hilarious results.

TikTok Has Added Stories to Its Lineup of Features to Compete With Instagram
TikTok has just introduced a new feature called Stories, and many users want to know what they are and how they can post one themselves.

Boston Meteorologist Mish Michaels Is Dead at 53, Leaving Colleagues Shocked
Mish Michaels was a meteorologist in Boston, and many want to know what her cause of death was and why her death shocked her colleagues.

The Too Loud Challenge Is Just the Latest Dance Trend to Go Viral on TikTok
TikTok's latest trend involves plenty of dancing, but some users want to know what the Too Loud Challenge is, and why it's called that.

The Senate Just Passed a Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent in the U.S.
The U.S. Senate just approved a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, but many want to know what that would actually mean for them.

Elon Musk Wants to Take on Putin, but Does He Have Any Actual Training?
Elon Musk recently challenged Russian president Vladimir Putin to a fight, leading many to wonder if the billionaire knows martial arts.

Apple's Latest Operating System iOS 15.4 Update Features a Slew of New Emojis
Apple has released a new version of its operating system, and users are wondering what new emojis and other features were included in iOS 15.4.

The Negative Parent Test Is the Latest Personality Test to Trend on TikTok
The latest personality test that's surging in popularity on TikTok is called the Negative Parent Test, and it asks some serious questions.

David Pollack Is the Latest Bystander in Kanye/Pete War Over Kim Kardashian
David Pollack is the latest person to be brought up on Kanye West's Instagram, but many people want to know who the man actually is.

The Latest Victim of an Online Death Hoax Is Jackie Chan, Who Is Still Alive
Some fans are concerned that Jackie Chan is dead, but there's no truth behind the rumors that have been spreading through social media.

Daylight Saving Time Is Coming, and Many Want to Know if Their iPhone Is Aware
Daylight Saving Time is right around the corner, but many people want to know whether their iPhone will automatically change when it happens.

"5 TikTok Dances to Help Ukraine" Is Fake, but Here Are Other Ways to Help
A TikTok trend is encouraging users to do 5 dances to help Ukraine. That trend may be fake, but there are other ways you can actually help.

TikTok Users Are Logging on and Noticing That Their Videos Have Disappeared
Users are taking to Twitter to report an issue with TikTok, and many of them are asking why all of their TikTok videos have disappeared.

The Internet Cannot Stop Arguing About Whether There Are More Doors or Wheels
An inconsequential debate about wheels and doors has consumed hours of online discourse in recent days, but is there a solid answer?

Jake Paul Has Split With Instagram Model Julia Rose and Is Reportedly 'Devastated'
Jake Paul recently went through a public breakup, and now, many people want to know who the boxer and influencer is currently dating.

Aaron Mattia Was Honored After the First Episode of 'Making Fun' — What Happened to Him?
'Making Fun's first episode ends with a tribute to Aaron Mattia, leading many to wonder what happened to the man at the heart of the outro card.

Calvin Ridley's Suspension Shows the NFL Takes a Hard Line on Players Betting
Calvin Ridley placed bets on games while he was out and has been suspended as a result, leading many to wonder if NFL players can bet on games.

TikTok Users Have Expanded Their Vocabs to Include "GRWM," Confusing the World
Many TikTok users have seen the phrase "GRWM" pop up on their feeds in recent days, and some want to know what the phrase actually means.

YouTube Star Lil Bo Weep Is Dead at 22, and Fans Are Shocked at the News
News of Lil Bo Weep's death is spreading on social media, but many people want to know what the YouTube star's cause of death actually was.

Over the Years, Plenty of Actors Have Clowned Around and Played the Joker
A number of iconic actors have passed through the role of the Joker over the years, so here's a rundown of the actors who have played the villain.

Mila Kunis Is From Ukraine, but Does She Actually Speak Ukrainian or Not?
Mila Kunis is one of the biggest American stars from Ukraine, and many want to know whether she actually speaks Ukrainian or not.