Did Those Blue Origin Celebrity Flights Really Happen? Some Think Not…
After Katy Perry, Gayle King, and a handful of high-profile passengers launched into space with Blue Origin earlier this month, conspiracy theories immediately took off. Some skeptics online claimed the flight was staged—pointing to footage showing the capsule hatch being opened from the inside before Jeff Bezos officially welcomed the crew back.
But according to experts, that’s not unusual at all—the hatch is designed to open from either side. Plus, there’s plenty of live-streamed video evidence proving the flight was very real.
This isn’t the first time Blue Origin has sparked skepticism. After William Shatner’s historic trip in 2021, a photoshopped image of him wearing Jeff Bezos’ space suit made the rounds, fueling more online rumors. Yes, the photo was fake—but the spaceflight definitely wasn’t.
Time’s Most Influential People of 2025 Includes Music Icons, Movie Stars & Changemakers
Time just released its list of the Most Influential People of 2025—and it’s packed with star power.
Among this year’s honorees: Ed Sheeran, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Zuckerberg, Kristen Bell, Snoop Dogg, Nikki Glaser, Nicole Scherzinger, and Blake Lively.
Ed Sheeran made the list after a deeply personal comeback year—navigating his wife’s health scare and the loss of close friends—while launching a foundation to help kids access music. Blake Lively was recognized for both her acting and her advocacy for civil rights and social justice. And Nicole Scherzinger earned her spot for stunning performances in Sunset Boulevard, lighting up both London’s West End and Broadway.
You can check out the full list at time.com.
Taylor Swift Breaks Yet Another Streaming Record
Taylor Swift just made Spotify history—again.
She’s now the first artist ever to have five albums each surpass 9 billion streams on the platform. The record-breaking albums? 1989, Reputation, Lover, Folklore, and Midnights.
Fans are celebrating her as the undisputed “Queen of Spotify”—and buzzing over rumors that her next album, unofficially dubbed TS12, might be dropping soon.
Cause of Death Revealed for Michelle Trachtenberg
We now know what caused the tragic passing of Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress Michelle Trachtenberg earlier this year.
According to Deadline, officials confirmed she died of natural causes due to complications from diabetes mellitus. Reports also suggest she had undergone a liver transplant prior to her death.
Michelle was found unresponsive in her New York City apartment on February 26th. She was best known for playing Georgina Sparks and Dawn Summers—two unforgettable roles in iconic TV series.
Diego Luna Nearly Arrested Over a Star Wars Prop
Diego Luna, star of Andor, had an unexpected run-in with airport security—over a galaxy far, far away.
On Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Luna shared how he accidentally brought home a blaster prop from the Star Wars set, wrapping it in his luggage without thinking twice. But when security unwrapped it at the airport… panic ensued.
“The guys unwrapped it and they were like, ‘Whoa, what is that!?’” Luna recalled. When he reached for it to explain, they shouted, “No, no, no! Don’t touch it!”
After a tense moment, Luna had to prove his identity by showing photos of himself in costume, holding the blaster, and signing documentation before being allowed to proceed. Thankfully, no charges—just a great story.
