There were a ton of incredible moments at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards but we want to take the time to celebrate Selena Gomez’s reaction shots.
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The Gist:
Selena Gomez won a VMA with her collaborator, Nigerian-born Rema.
Her reactions while sitting in the audience really stole the show.
Selena’s face had much to say about Demi Lovato, Olivia Rodrigo, and Chris Brown.
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Selena Gomez certainly has a good reason to celebrate. Her collaboration with Nigerian-born Rema took home the Video Music Award for best Afrobeats artist. And while Selena rightfully acknowledged that honor mostly goes to Rema, she was a standout in other ways.
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Selena Gomez and Rema at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
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Her lacy, red, vine-covered cutout dress was a showstopper, and God knows Selena’s hair is always a shining cascade of perfection. However, it wasn’t her looks fans were focused on but rather the looks she was serving. More than once during the ceremony Selena reacted passionately, and dare we say comically, to things she heard. Naturally this was eaten up by social media. Without further ado, let’s go to the tapes!
Selena Gomez’s delightful facial expressions were documented in tweets.
It’s tempting to drag Selena a bit for making space for a quick photoshoot during Demi Lovato’s performance, but she kind of has good reason to do so. In April 2020, a series of photos leaked from Demi’s alleged finsta account showed her trashing Selena left and right. A month later, Demi confirmed the two were no longer friends in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar. It sounds like Demi needs a clap back, not a clap.
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When Olivia Rodrigo planned some technical difficulties as part of her VMA performance, you could feel the tension rolling off the audience in waves. As her song started skipping, visions of Ashley Simpson on Saturday Night Live danced in our heads. It’s no wonder Selena put her hand to her face. The whole thing was soul-shattering until we were released from our pain via Olivia’s return to the stage. Selena was clearly empathizing with a possible meltdown.
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Perhaps the most well-deserved reaction of the night appeared when Selena heard the name Chris Brown. Yes, that Chris Brown. The Chris Brown who has faced countless legal issues related to violence but is still getting nominated for Video Music Awards. What are you all talking about when you scream cancel culture? What a myth.
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Brown’s collaboration with Chlöe was nominated for Best R&B video which also begs the question, Chlöe, what are you doing? The face Selena made when Chris Brown’s name was called was subtle, yet effective. It was a simple downturn of the mouth which telegraphed horror and disgust. Honestly, same. Thankfully SZA’s “Shirt” ended up winning, and we ended up winning a new gif to be used for all future serial assaulters — because as we all know, there are more waiting in the wings.
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Selena Gomez doesn’t want to be a meme anymore, even though she’s so good at it!
Sadly, Selena Gomez didn’t take kindly to the memeification of her in-seat performance at the Video Music Awards. If only she could celebrate them the way social media has. To be one’s self is a gift, but she’s also been in the public eye most of her life. Perhaps like all of us, Selena wants to be herself without scrutiny.
After the show she posted a cryptic story on Instagram that simply read, “I will never be a meme again. I’d rather sit still than be dragged for being myself. Much love.” Hopefully with time Selena will see these memes the way we do, as proof that she’s not a hard Hollywood shell but a human with all the usual human feelings.
Following the news of Michael Gambon’s death, many want to learn more about the actor’s personal life, including who his wife and children were.
The Gist:
Legendary Irish stage and screen actor Michael Gambon has died at the age of 82.
Michael has been married to his wife Anne, for more than 60 years, but he also had at least one girlfriend outside his marriage that produced two children who were born in 2007 and 2009.
Michael had three children in total, including an older child that he had with Anne.
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On Sept. 28, 2023, news broke that actor Michael Gambon, who is best known for taking over the role of Dumbledore in most of the Harry Potterfilms, had died at the age of 82. Following the news of his death, many offered their thoughts on his legacy as an actor and the many huge roles he played.
At the same time, some people also wanted to learn more about Michael’s personal life, including who his wife was and whether he had any children. Although he wasn’t one of the more sensational celebrities in Hollywood history, here’s everything we know about Michael’s family.
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Who was Michael Gambon’s wife?
Michael married his wife Anne Miller in 1962 when he was 22 years old. Anne is a mathematician, and as a result, the two were very private about their relationship. In fact, if Michael was asked about his wife in interviews, he would sometimes pretend that he didn’t have one. The two appear to have still been married at the time of Michael’s death, although their marriage had gotten more complicated in recent years.
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In 2001, while filming Gosford Park, Michael brought a woman named Philippa Hart to set and introduced her as his girlfriend. The news that Michael was cheating on Anne became official in 2002, and he moved out of the home that they shared. Michael and Philippa had reportedly begun dating in 2000 while working on the Channel 4 series Longitude together. The two have been together ever since.
Did Michael Gambon have any kids?
Michael had one child with Anne named Fergus who eventually became a ceramics expert and started appearing regularly on Antiques Roadshow. After becoming estranged from Anne, Michael had two children with Philippa. Their first child together was born in 2007, and was named Tom, and their second was born in 2009 and named Will.
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What was Michael Gambon’s cause of death?
The news of Michael’s death was first announced on Sept. 28 in a brief statement from his family.
“Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife, Anne, and son Fergus at his bedside, following a bout of pneumonia,” the statement explained, which suggests that pneumonia was the ultimate cause of death.
Michael first made his breakthrough as a British stage actor in the 1970s and had a long career in the theater in addition to his more high profile film and TV work. Although many Americans will only know him as the more controversial performer to play Dumbledore, his career contained much more than that single performance.
‘The Masked Singer’ Season 10 reveals: a handy list of everyone who has been unmasked so far on the most recent season of our favorite singing show.
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Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers for Season 10 of The Masked Singer.
Season 10 of The Masked Singer kicked off on Sept. 26, 2023, and with it came new masks. As creative and over-the-top as the costumes are, the identities of the celebrities underneath will remain a mystery until they’re eliminated and unmasked.
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We’re keeping a running list of all the reveals this season. Be sure to check back after each episode to see who has been unmasked!
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Anonymouse — Demi Lovato
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Anonymouse was revealed as part of the Season 10 kickoff special on Sept. 10, 2023. She sang Heart’s “What About Love” and gave several clues, including the fact that she’s been on “one special list times 100,” she started her career young, and had some connection to Nick Jonas.
Nicole Scherzinger was able to put the clues together and correctly guess that Anonymouse was Demi Lovato.
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Rubber Ducky — Anthony Anderson
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Rubber Ducky was revealed during the official Season 10 premiere on Sept. 27, 2023. He sang “Come on Eileen” by Dexys Midnight Runners and gave several clues, including the fact that his “family is full of stars,” he tried stand-up comedy, and had some connection to Leonardo DiCaprio.
Ken Jeong was able to put the clues together and correctly guess that Rubber Ducky was Anthony Anderson.
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S’More — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who S’more is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when S’more is eliminated!
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Cow — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Cow is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Cow is eliminated!
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Gazelle — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Gazelle is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Gazelle is eliminated!
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Diver — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Diver is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Diver is eliminated!
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Tiki — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Tiki is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Tiki is eliminated!
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Candelabra — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Candelabra is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Candelabra is eliminated!
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Husky — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Husky is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Husky is eliminated!
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Royal Hen — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Royal Hen is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Royal Hen is eliminated!
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Anteater — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Anteater is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Anteater is eliminated!
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Hibiscus — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Hibiscus is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Hibiscus is eliminated!
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Donut — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Donut is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Donut is eliminated!
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Hawk — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Hawk is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Hawk is eliminated!
A TikToker recalled a strange interaction with a restaurant customer, where the guest asks the host and waitress for $50 to cover his dinner bill.
By D.M.
Sep. 28 2023, Published 8:49 a.m. ET
On TikTok, user @sassyserver0529, whose real name is Steph Carlisle, uses the platform to share horror stories from her time working in the restaurant industry. Needless to say, her tales are very bizarre.
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In a TikTok video posted on Sept. 24, 2023, Steph recalled a time when a guest asked the host and the waitress for $50 to cover their bill. The interaction with the customer named Mr. Williams started innocently enough. Here’s what went down.
A customer asked a host and waitress to spot him $50 if needed to cover his bill.
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The customer, Mr. Williams, entered and the restaurant the host approached him like normal. The host asked the man if he would be dining as a party of two, but the man suggested he was meeting another couple for dinner at the restaurant. “We’re meeting another couple here and I fully intend on them paying the tab tonight. But should they not, can you spot me $50?” the customer asked. Adding, “I’m dead serious. Money has been really tight lately. Can you spot me the $50 just in case?”
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An hour into the meal, Mr. Williams asked the host a second time to borrow $50 but she denied his request. “I do not have $50 I can spot you,” the host said. “If money has been tight then please don’t dine out.” Mr. Williams then said he would ask the waitress to lend him the money, but the meal was later paid for by the other couple. The ordeal has gotten TikTokers up in arms, as most are siding with the restaurant workers who refused to let Mr. Williams borrow $50.
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The internet agrees that Mr. Williams should pay his own bill.
Most of the internet seems to agree that Mr. Williams should be responsible for his own restaurant bill. The video has garnered more than 10,000 views, as TikTokers are shocked that Mr. Williams would ask employees at the restaurant he was eating at for $50.
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And while Mr. Williams was a regular at the establishment, others pointed out that he appeared to be overly comfortable with the staff at the restaurant.
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Meanwhile, others made their point very clear, suggesting that Mr. Williams should avoid dining at restaurants if he can’t pay the bill. Steph even replied to a commenter and explained that Mr. Williams’s request was “the most outlandish thing anyone has ever asked.”
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And of course, there was one person who wanted to know why Steph didn’t lend Mr. Williams $50. Asking, “So why didn’t ya?” Really? What would this person do if they were put in the same situation?
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Other servers have gotten even stranger requests from customers.
Steph isn’t the first restaurant employee to receive a strange request from a customer. In June, TikToker Mitchell Todd (who goes by @mitchii.moo on the platform) recalled a weird encounter with a customer. The incident occurred during a brunch shift at the restaurant where Mitchell works. The customer, who Mitchell said was “extremely attractive,” was polite at first. Mitchel admits to being flirty with the customer during their interaction, which may have prompted the strange request.
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“He’s like ‘I have a weird request. I was wondering if you could spit in my food?’” the man asked. Mitchell denied the man’s request and explained that it was against company policy to spit on someone’s food. Mitchell suggested that the man ask the restaurant manager if the spitting would be OK, and the manager obliged.
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