How Lilo from 'Lilo & Stitch' became a neurodivergent icon

When Disney’s quirky, irreverent and intergalactic animated film “Lilo & Stitch” premiered in 2002, it became a box office success (helping to bring Disney out of its notorious Dark Ages of the times), earned an Oscar nomination and brought the concept of “ohana” to the mainstream. As is the way, Disney revealed earlier this year …

Why Did Elon Musk Change Twitter’s Icon to the Doge Emoji?

Source: Getty Images; Twitter It’s been a trip since Elon Musk took over as Twitter’s CEO in October 2022. The controversial tech billionaire immediately began laying off employees left and right, ultimately leaving the world wondering if the platform’s demise was near. An untraditional overseer to say the least, he even teased users when he …

1980s cultural icon Michael Winslow made an emotional comeback on 'America's Got Talent'

Actor, comedian, and self-proclaimed “voicetramentalist,” Michael Winslow was just about everywhere in the ’80s. His incredible ability to make sound effects with his voice and uncanny beatboxing skills landed him the role of officer Larvell Jones in all seven “Police Academy” movies. He also did voiceover work in “Gremlins” and appeared in Mel Brooks’ “Spaceballs.” …

‘American Psycho’ Icon Huey Lewis Has Never Actually Seen The Movie As His 23-Year Boycott Continues

YouTube In a scene from the classic 2000 movie American Psycho (spoiler alert if you’re 23 years late), investment banker Patrick Bateman (portrayed by Christian Bale) kills a fellow investment banker named Paul Allen (Jared Leto) while listening to “Hip To Be Square” by Huey Lewis And The News. While this particular scene has become …

What Was Wayne Shorter’s Cause of Death? Jazz Icon Died at 89

Source: Getty Images Grammy-winning saxophonist and jazz composer Wayne Shorter, who was known for his innovative musical stylings, has died at 89, according to a statement from his publicist via CNN. During his career, Wayne was nominated for 23 Grammy Awards and won a total of 12 times. Article continues below advertisement What was Wayne …

Fashion and comedy icon Tyshon Lawrence shares insight from building an audience of over 18 million followers on TikTok

We’re reaching out to some popular creators to get their best tips and tricks for success and better understand the ups and downs of life as a trailblazer on the internet. Tyshon Lawrence (@tyshonlawrence) is a former CNA nurse turned social media star. The 24-year-old’s bold personality and experimental fashion sense earned him a global …

Before Dionne Warwick Became A Twitter Icon, She One Of Music’s First Black Pop Stars

Getty Image/Ralph Ordaz Dionne Warwick is the undisputed Queen of Twitter. Whether she’s scolding the social media platform’s CEO, Elon Musk, roasting the stage names of some of today’s biggest stars, providing her two cents on trending topics, or pledging her allegiance to different recording artist’s stan clubs, the “Walk On By” singer has become …

Fashion Icon Rihanna Called Dressing For Pregnancy A ‘Piece Of Cake’ But ‘Didn’t Know What To Put On’ After Giving Birth

Getty Image Rihanna is on the new cover of British Vogue alongside her partner, ASAP Rocky, and their first child. Throughout the story, she touches on everything from the long-awaited ninth album to her decision about finally headlining the Super Bowl halftime show. Given the nature of the cover photoshoot and her newly-revealed second pregnancy …

What Is Pop Icon Madonna’s Net Worth? Here’s the 4-1-1

Source: Getty Images One word, one pop music icon: Madonna. Since the ‘80s, Madonna has dazzled audiences and fans with timeless music while influencing various generations and communities. Article continues below advertisement Madonna is the recipient of seven Grammy awards and has been nominated nearly 30 times in her career. Not to mention, she has …

YouTube icon Lachlan Power shares business tips for creators

We’re reaching out to some popular creators to get their best tips and tricks for success and better understand the ups and downs of life as a trailblazer on the internet. This week, we spoke with Lachlan Power (@lachlan), a professional Fortnite gamer and powerhouse YouTuber with over 14.8 million subscribers. He has an additional 8.6 followers …

Tennis Icon John McEnroe Would Love To Record A Taylor Hawkins Tribute Song With Foo Fighters

Depending on your age, you either know John McEnroe as a tennis icon or the narrator of Netflix’s Never Have I Ever. His range extends to music, including a 2015 performance of Nirvana’s “Territorial Pissings.” Eurosport Tennis recently featured McEnroe on its “My Playlist” series. While strumming an acoustic guitar, he answered a slew of …