What’s Trending: Tuesday, May 4th, 2021
#MayThe4thBeWithYou
o Happy Star Wars Day!
o This is the day to celebrate the fandom that is the unofficial holiday of the movie franchise.
o Of course, it is today because it sounds just like the iconic line from the movie, “May The Force Be With You.”
o Samuel L. Jackson who made his franchise debut as Mace Windu in The Phantom Menace and starred in all three prequels, posted a photo of himself yesterday preparing for May 4th.
o He was wearing a shirt that is a take on one of his iconic Pulp Fiction quotes, instead changing the wording around to reference Yoda. He captioned it, “It’s that time a’ tha’ year! Thinkin’ ‘bout tomorrow!”
o Many people think he’s going to return to the franchise in some capacity, especially since he’s had a few cryptic posts on social media lately.
o He seemed to be killed by Palpatine in “The Revenge of the Sith” but we never actually saw his corpse.
#BillGates #MelindaGates
o They announced their separation after 27 years of marriage.
o In a statement posted to social media, they said they will continue to work together but they are ending their marriage.
o It read, “After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage. Over the last 27 years, we have raised three incredible children and built a foundation that works all over the world to enable all people to lead healthy, productive lives.”
o They met at Microsoft at a dinner for employees in 1987 and got married in 1994.
o No word on financial implications at this time but he owns 1.37% of Microsoft’s outstanding shares, which are worth more than $26 billion.
#SNL
o They are getting set to end their 46th season with a bang.
o Olivia Rodrigo and Lil Nas X have been announced as the final musical guests for the last two episodes of Saturday Night Live.
o Rodrigo will appear on the May 15th episode with host Keegan-Michael Kay.
o Lil Nas X will close out the season on May 22nd with host Anya Taylor-Joy.
#RedLobster
o Kids, if you’re headed to prom this year, Red Lobster wants you to go in style.
o They have shared a biscuit corsage and boutonniere DIY video for prom-goers.
o They can be made from their famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits.
o The video on their Twitter says, “Impress your prom date when you make them a Cheddar Bay Biscuit Corsage and matching Boutonniere.”
o They give a step by step tutorial but the final step is to "enjoy prom" and "resist the urge to eat the Cheddar Bay Biscuits off your wrist or lapel.”