What’s Trending: Thursday, September 30th, 2021
#BritneySpears
o At a Wednesday hearing in her conservatorship, a judge ordered that Spears’ father be suspended as conservator of her estate immediately.
o Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny heard arguments and ordered the removal of Spears' father, Jamie Spears. Spears had also petitioned to dissolve the 13-year legal arrangement entirely.
o Fans of Britney and critics of the conservatorship gathered in front of the courthouse ahead of the hearing to show rally behind the embattled singer.
o CNN reports that Jamie Spears will be replaced temporarily as conservator of Spears’ estate by public accountant John Zabel,
#MarkHoppus
o The Blink-182 member just got some great news!
o His oncologist says he is cancer-free!
o Back in June, he revealed that he had been quietly battling cancer and he underwent chemotherapy for lymphoma.
o Mark says he still has to get cancer screenings every 6 months and it will take him some time to “get back to normal” but he’s thrilled.
o He said, “Thank you God and universe and friends and family and everyone who sent support and kindness and love.”
#TrickOrTreat
o Poll: Parents feel more comfortable letting kids go trick-or-treating this year than last.
o When asked 68% say they see little or no risk in trick-or-treating.
o That’s 17% more than those who were willing to take part in the Halloween tradition last year.
o The director of the CDC says trick-or-treating should be safe for kids as long as they’re in small groups.
#Astro
o Amazon had their fall product event, where they unveiled a bunch of new gadgets, including a home robot named Astro.
o Amazon’s Astro is equipped with a rotating screen that’s mounted onto a base with wheels.
o Amazon designed the robot to appear animated and friendly, with eyes and expressive body movements that respond to user interaction.
o For those worried about privacy, Amazon said Astro’s camera, microphone and motion sensors can be switched off by pressing a button.
o Users can also designate “out of bounds zones,” or certain rooms that are off limits to the robot.
o The Astro costs $999.99 and is available via invitation only. Amazon didn’t reveal a release date for the robot, but it said it will begin granting invitations later this year.