#Madonna
o The singer is thanking Pepsi for re-releasing her 1989 Pepsi commercial at the VMA's the other night.
o It featured her song, "Like a Prayer," which got pulled amid controversy surrounding the song’s music video.
o Madonna posted, "Thank you @pepsi for finally realizing the genius of our collaboration. Artists are here to disturb the peace."
o At the time of its original release, Pepsi reportedly paid Madonna an unprecedented $5 million to partner with the brand.
#TIME100Next
o TIME put out its Time Next 100 list, and it's got a few familiar faces!
o The list, which recognizes 100 emerging leaders from around the world, includes Kelsea Ballerini, Ice Spice, Hailey Bieber, Paul Mescal, and Tyler James Williams just for starters.
o There are three covers for the print version, with Ballerini, football quarterback Jalen Hurts, and chef Mory Sacko each gracing their own cover.
o There are over 50 women on this year's list by the way!
The list includes U.S. political figures like J.D. Vance and Shalanda Young, athletes like Jalen Hurts and Angel Reese, artists like Corey Hawkins and Emma Corrin, and advocates like Kristina Dahl and Peter Reinhardt.
#ScoopsAhoy
o You can now have a taste of the Upside Down from Stranger Things with a new line of ice cream inspired by the Scoops Ahoy shop in Season 3.
o This is the ice cream shop where Steve and Robin worked.
o There's even a flavor called The Void that has activated charcoal so it's black in color.
o There's six other flavors: U.S.S. Butterscotch, Triple Decker Extravaganza, Chocolate Pudding, Cinnamon Bun Bytes, Mint Flare, and Pineapple Upside Down.
o It's currently (and exclusively) sold at Walmart in 14-ounce containers for about $5.