What’s Trending: Friday, July 2nd, 2021
#BlakeShelton #GwenStefani
o It looks like they could add to the fireworks this 4th of July weekend!
o According to TMZ, Blake and Gwen applied for a marriage license earlier this week in Oklahoma, requiring them to wed within 10 days of their application.
o Based on sources close to the couple, the intimate event is planned for Saturday, July 3rd.
o TMZ is also reporting that the couple has an entire weekend of activities and celebrations planned, but they’re staying a bit flexible due to the weather forecast.
o Word is that their kids are already in Oklahoma and that they sent their private plane to L.A. yesterday to pick up Gwen’s immediate family.
o The couple has gone on record saying their wedding will be an intimate event with only family in attendance.
#ElvisPresley
o Want Elvis all day, every day? Now you can thanks to a new Elvis streaming channel!
o It’ll be free and it’ll show Elvis films, documentaries, and archived footage.
o They’ll also showcase related artists like Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison.
o The Elvis Presley Channel will be available in the U.S. and Canada and will launch in early 2022.
o Presley appeared in over 30 films, including 1957’s “Jailhouse Rock,” 1963’s “Fun in Acapulco” and 1969’s “Change of Habit.”
#Jorts
o In the world of men’s fashion, there are some interesting items making a comeback.
o The fanny pack has been elevated to a men’s “It Bag” on the runways at Prada, Fendi and Gucci.
o Crocs have morphed into a hot-ticket item thanks in part to collaborations with Balenciaga and Justin Bieber.
o And now, jorts, aka jean shorts, are back in style.
o The global VP of men’s design at Levi’s said, “Jean shorts are definitely making a comeback for summer 2021.”
o An outdoor gear company called Handup Gloves sells $40 jorts that are flying off shelves and according to their head of marketing, it’s nostalgia that brought them back.
#TacoBell
o They’re partnering with the NBA for the introduction of “NBA Comebacks,” a revamped version of their popular “Steal a Game, Steal a Taco” promotion during this year’s NBA finals.
o The first time an NBA Finals team is losing at halftime but comes back to win the game, will score a free Flamin’ Hot Doritos Locos Tacos for fans across America.
o And interestingly enough, the likelihood of that happening is high since it’s happened in 7 of the last 10 NBA Finals.
o Redemption Day details will be shared at a later date following an NBA comeback.
o The Phoenix Suns are already in the finals and the other spot will either go to the Atlanta Hawks or the Milwaukee Bucks.