What’s Trending: Monday, October 25th, 2021
#EdSheeran
o The singer has tested positive for Covid.
o He took to social media on Sunday to let everyone know that he’s self-isolating and will do all interviews and performances from his home for the time being.
o His fourth album, =, is scheduled for release on October 29th, this Friday.
o He is also scheduled to appear as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on Nov. 6 and will serve as a mega mentor on The Voice this week.
o SNL is now scrambling to find a replacement for him.
#JamesMichaelTyler
o The actor has passed away after a battle with stage 4 prostate cancer.
o He was best known for playing Gunther, the beloved lovesick "Central Perk" barista, on Friends.
o His rep says that the actor passed away peacefully on Sunday morning at his home in Los Angeles.
o He was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in September 2018, which he made public in June 2021 while explaining his in-person absence from the iconic sitcom's May reunion on HBO Max.
o He said in an interview that the cancer had spread to his bones.
o He was 59 years old.
#BrokenHeart
o Study: Broken heart syndrome is on the rise in the U.S.
o Takotsubo syndrome, also known as broken heart syndrome, can mirror a heart attack, causing chest pains and shortness of breath after the heart muscles weaken.
o It generally happens after a severe emotional or physical event, such as a breakup, car accident or even a surprise birthday party.
#A&W
o Back in the 80s the chain tried to compete with the McDonald's Quarter Pounder by selling a THIRD-pound burger for the same price.
o But it failed, because people were confused by fractions . . . and thought a quarter pound was BIGGER than a third of a pound.
o Now, they are bringing that burger back but they’re changing the name.
o Instead of a “Third-Pounder,” they’re calling it a “Three-Ninths” pound burger.
o Obviously, the whole thing is tongue-in-cheek.
o But they're hoping the bigger numbers will make people understand it's larger than a Quarter Pounder, not smaller
o The closest A&W location is in Boulder City but the chain is set to open five locations in Southern Nevada soon.