What’s Trending: Tuesday, April 27th, 2021
#BillieEilish
o She has given us a teaser for her new upcoming single.
o It’s called “Happier Than Ever” and she posted a 15-second clip of the new single in which she’s heard singing, “When I’m away from you/ I’m happier than ever…”
o She’s sitting in a chair with a guitar with her back to the camera before she turns to face the screen.
o Last week she teased that she has something new on the way and fans are thinking it’s her much-anticipated follow-up album.
#CarrieAnnInaba
o She is taking a leave of absence from The Talk.
o She announced her temporary departure from the CBS show yesterday.
o She posted on IG, "Hi everyone, I wanted to let you know personally that I have decided to take a leave of absence from The Talk to focus on my wellbeing. I know you guys understand, health is the most important thing. So, I appreciate your support, I appreciate the love and support from The Talk family, and I hope to be back soon. Take care and I'll keep you updated. Thank you."
o During the show on Monday, Sheryl Underwood addressed the news with viewers saying, that they will all miss her and look forward to having her back soon.”
o She has been open about her health struggles over the years. She was diagnosed with spinal stenosis, Sjogren’s syndrome which is an immune disorder.
#KanyeWest
o His Nike Air Yeezy 1 prototypes have become Sotheby’s most expensive shoe listing ever.
o The shoes were worn by Kanye at the 2008 Grammys and they are set to be auctioned off this month for more than $1 million.
o Sotheby’s noted that the footwear was created as an “entirely new silhouette—designed for an artist rather than an athlete.”
o The Yeezys are likely to break the Sotheby’s record for a shoe auction, currently held by a pair of Nike Air Jordan 1s that sold for $615,000 in 2020.
#TheNoid
o Domino’s Pizza is bringing back the popular mascot from the 1980s.
o For those that don’t remember him, he was the villain that appeared in their commercials and he would try to prevent Domino’s from delivering their pizza in 30 minutes or less.
o The Noid is back to “thwart the advanced technology” of Domino’s recent innovations like a fully autonomous vehicle delivering pizzas in Texas.