Meta’s click to messaging ads have seen significant growth of late, with the promotions helping brands tap into the familiarity and intimacy of DMs, and sparking immediate connection. Indeed, Meta has reported that click-to-message ads, in all formats (for Messenger, IG Direct, and WhatsApp) have been gaining popularity, which could make them a viable consideration…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Is Rihanna pregnant and welcoming baby #3 in 2025? Rihanna welcomed her second child, a boy named Riot, in 2023. The new addition joined Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s first son, who sports the similarly unique name of RZA. With two kids under the age of three, Rihanna and Rocky obviously have…
Justin Bieber’s team is sending a strong message to anyone claiming the pop star is facing serious money woes. “Any source that is trying to sell you a story about alleged financial distress … either doesn’t understand the entertainment industry or, more likely, is trying to paint an unflattering portrait of Justin, which bears no…
Matt Ox was arrested in California for drug charges earlier this month. Matt Ox Arrested in California The Philadelphia native, born Matthew Grau, was booked in Burbank, Calif. following a traffic stop on April 5, XXL learned via police records on Wednesday (April 16). Matt and the other two occupants were initially stopped for a vehicle…
Efforts to cure the debilitating skin disease Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), and Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder‘s role therein, are at the forefront of the documentary Matter of Time, which will premiere June 12 at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. Vedder will also offer “an intimate acoustic performance” after the screening. Vedder and his…
Social media superstar Jordan Howlett, known to millions and millions (like 40 million globally) as Jordan the Stallion, has quickly become a fan favorite with his hilarious, relatable takes on food, culture, and everyday life. But what sets him apart is more than just his humor; it’s his niceness. He seems to be authentically nice….
James McMurtry has announced his first album in four years. The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy is the Texas singer-songwriter’s follow-up to 2021’s The Horses and the Hounds. The record was inspired by the death of McMurtry’s father, a subject that’s addressed directly on its title track, which is out today. Listen to it…
View gallery Image Credit: ullstein bild via Getty Images Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were both found dead with their dog at their New Mexico home on February 26, 2025. The late movie star and the pianist had been married since 1991. Hackman, 95, and Arakawa, 65, were discovered under mysterious circumstances, which…
LinkedIn has announced a new expansion of its Wire video promotion offering, which enables brands to place their video ads alongside premium publisher content in the app. As you can see in this example, through the program, brands can place their video ads at the beginning of a chosen publishers’ video clip (pre-roll), adding a…
Ex-MLS Star Aaron Boupendza Dead At 28 … After Fall From Balcony Published April 16, 2025 8:55 AM PDT Former MLS star Aaron Boupendza — who helped FC Cincinnati win the Supporters’ Shield in 2023 — has tragically passed away after falling from a balcony. He was just 28 years old. The pro footballer, who…
