The hotly anticipated debut film from globally influential YouTuber Mark Fischbach, aka Markiplier, outdid everyone’s expectations. Earning over 17.8 million domestically and another 21.7 million globally according to Forbes, Iron Lung topped the weekend’s box office charts alongside Sam Raimi’s Send Help, beating out Melania. Markiplier’s success is a testament ...
Olympic Uniforms are a significant part of an Olympic team’s overall aesthetic. It acts as an easily identifiable snapshot of the country that is being represented to the world, and can make a significant break in the audience perception of the athletes themselves. Each country needs to take that precious ...
Tesla has had many major ups and downs since the beginning of the Trump Administration’s second term, but this time is looking close to a breaking point. Tesla has seen major hits to its reputation due to Musk’s political dealings and fierce competition with Chinese electric vehicle companies. Last year, ...
There has been a trend in humor within current popular media that many audiences have voiced their complaints about. Cynical humor has been a part of the entertainment industry for decades, with many shows from Succession, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Family Guy, BoJack Horseman, and more drawing viewership up ...
The Grammys red carpet has been a popular avenue for artists and those behind their wardrobes to showcase their unique style, personal or otherwise. It’s expected that what ever look is showcased will have an impact on social media an popculture through fashion and beauty trends and standards. Popular music ...
Sports bars are commonplace establishments, perfect for sports fans of all kinds to congregate and mingle. Their popularity shows no signs of slowing down, evolving from a place primarily for sports fans to a third space where anyone can join. Regardless, inclusivity has been an aspect that these spaces struggle ...
The topic of nutrition has been in American politics for decades. In a society that struggles with obesity and other food-related health conditions, figuring out proper guidelines for healthy eating has been a major concern for many administrations. It came as no surprise when the federal nutrition policy was changed ...
Sports remain a massive industry within the United States. That said, demographics have undoubtedly changed. Younger generations are tuning into games less and less, and young fans who do would rather watch highlight reels or matches online with their favorite streamer. The industry is at an age where audience outreach ...
The superhero genre has become a dominating force in pop culture, even more so than in the 20th century. The invention of the internet and social media has spread the influence of the comic book medium to more people than ever before. Most of its popularity has expanded from comic ...
Oracle’s successful acquisition of TikTok’s U.S. operations has already impacted the lives of content creators and viewers since it went into effect days ago. Accusations of censorship quickly arose when U.S. users found themselves unable to upload or even view new videos amidst a snowstorm that blanketed nearly half of ...
The recent Xbox Developer Direct showcased some games to be released this year on Xbox consoles and other platforms. That said, one of the most interesting titles shown in the direct was the upcoming reboot of the cult classic Fable franchise. The pressure from old fans is high, and while ...
The Anime Industry saw massive wins in 2025. Multiple movies saw success in the global box office, raking in millions in revenue. That said, come this awards season, these movies were snubbed of awards nominations. Unsurprisingly, the fan response was negative, especially considering past Anime films’ nominations and wins. Animation ...
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