What’s Trending: Monday, July 19th, 2021
#BritneySpears
o She’s speaking out again, this time on Instagram.
o The singer made a post this weekend where she lashed out at her father, her sister and her critics.
o She went after people who leave mean comments on the videos she posts of herself dancing in her home.
o She said, “…look I’m not gonna be performing on any stages anytime soon with my dad handling what I wear, say, do or think!!!! I’ve done that for the past 13 years.”
o She also wrote, “I don’t like that my sister showed up at an awards show and performed MY SONGS to remixes!!!! My so-called support system hurt me deeply!!!”
o She added that she doesn’t like the way that documentaries have brought up humiliating moments from her past and she’s moved on.
#BizMarkie
o The musician died on Friday with his wife Tara by his side.
o The rapper known for his hit “Just A Friend” passed away at the age of 57.
o The cause of death has not been revealed.
o He also dabbled in acting a bit, starring in projects like Sharknado 2, Yo Gabba Gabba, Empire, Blackish and Spongebob Squarepants.
o The rapper was hospitalized last year for complications related to Type 2 diabetes.
#Dictionary
o The site Dictionary.com has added some new slang that makes the words officially official.
o Some of the words include:
§ Yeet: "an exclamation of enthusiasm, triumph, pleasure, joy, etc. " or “o hurl or move forcefully."
§ 5G: “the new, faster system for transferring data, especially to cellphones.”
§ Long Covid: “the condition in which health problems remain or surface after the patient is thought to have recovered from the illness.”
§ Zaddy: “a man who, if not the whole package, is at least attractive, stylish, charming, and confident.”
§ Oof: “an exclamation of empathy or of the speaker's own pain. Sort of a counter to ‘yeet.’”
#Yoplait #Skittles
o Yoplait has just introduced a new limited-edition Skittles yogurt.
o It comes in two flavors: Original and Wild Berry.
o Both of the flavors will be available for a limited time and are only 68-cents per cup.
o This isn’t the first time Yoplait has experimented with candy flavors…two years ago they teamed up with Starburst.