As promised, we are going to stay in the light together. So, I’m going to try to and super focus on what’s hot - like the new term “I’m a sweat.” And unpack the new meaning of the word chastity, but I’m gonna throw in a few not hot’s cause we can’t deny the daily trumpster fire.
Speaking of, I have included the best rumor I’ve ever heard about Donald that lifts me up in my darkest moments. I hope it brings you light too! And away we go!
🔥What’s Hot!
China’s DeepSeek made a splashy news yesterday, becoming a top download on Apple’s App store (dethroning ChatGPT), which caused major ripples through the stock market - including one of the biggest losses in one day for the stock NVDIA, at a staggering $600 billion loss. Plus, Silicon Valley got a little bitch slap as China steps forward as the leader in the AI game, at least for now.
🚫What’s Not!
Selena Gomez got emotional on instagram, responding to Trump’s mass deportation of immigrants. The actress wiped away tears as she told her followers "I'm so sorry" and said "All my people are getting attacked." What’s not hot about this (besides the obvi) is that she deleted the post after being criticized for posting it saying, “Apparently it’s not okay to show empathy for people.” SELENA, WE ARE CRYING WITH YOU! Post away, girl.
🔥What’s Hot!
Cosmo is getting a youthified rebrand! The iconic magazine that served as a wealth of knowledge for most of us growing up - letting us know what color lip to wear, how to flirt, and how to pair our mocs with socks - now has the youngest editor-in-chief Willa Bennett in the brand’s history. Her first issue features Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song on the cover - who, while not Gen Z are apparently beloved by the gen for their TikTok content, which I have been sleeping on! Are we becoming subscribers again?
🚫What’s Not!
I recently watched the Jerry Springer documentary and was very grossed out by what the show did to get ratings. But this week a headline managed to top the disgrace of all bazillion seasons of Jerry. The worst person ever award goes out to DR. PHIL (whose show I used to delight in watching!) for LIVE STREAMING the ICE raids. I don’t have words.
🔥What’s Hot!
Over the weekend my daughter and I had the glorious experience of having an Olsen Twin movie marathon, which allowed me to finally see the most unhinged cinematic piece of art of all time. There are some gems from the early aughts that stand the test of time - But New York Minute is not that gem. It’s problematic to say the least. Prepare to wince.
The fun stuff? Breaking into hotel rooms, hiding in sewers, car chase through manhattan, crowd surfing a concert. But here comes some stuff that hasn’t aged well. With a whopping 11% on Rotten Tomatoes, New York Minute has it all:
Dr. Drew plays their father
Andy Richter plays a vaguely Asian villain who drives a stretch limo
The twins are being chased through New York City over a chip containing pirated music and movies
A super cringe scene in a black salon where the twins get makeovers
A well organized day planner plays a star role
A senator’s dog ate the chip with the pirated content and the twins are waiting for it to shit.
Somewhat noteworthy: Michael Cera has a bit role as a brat
I’m staying in the light so the rest are all HOT HOT HOT! Including chastity somehow!
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