The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Adam Driver. If you squint, trending topics are basically a public pulse-check. What I saw people linking to Adam Driver Has Passed on So Many Marvel Roles That It’s Become a “Tradition,” Kevin Feige Says (The Hollywood Reporter) Marvel boss says one Hollywood … Read more
I clicked one thing, then another, and suddenly Easyjet Flight Turned Back Tenerife was the centre of my screen. Sometimes you can feel a story crossing the invisible line from niche to mainstream. What I saw people linking to Mid-air mass brawl halts easyJet's Tenerife to Liverpool flight (BBC) EasyJet 'mass' brawl breaks out mid-flight … Read more
I did the classic ‘quick scroll’ and somehow ended up staring at Angela Lonsdale like it was a riddle. Trends compress time: yesterday’s unknown becomes today’s everywhere. What I saw people linking to Emmerdale star confirms exit in Charity's dark storyline (Digital Spy) Emmerdale's DS Reid star reveals 'final' scenes air this week as Dr … Read more
You know when a word keeps following you around online? Today that word was Doctor Doom. I try not to overthink trends, but I do like treating them as tiny snapshots of what we’re all paying attention to at the same time. What I saw people linking to Marvel Studios Launches ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer and … Read more
I clicked one thing, then another, and suddenly Bruce Willis was the centre of my screen. There’s a strange comfort in watching a shared curiosity ripple across the country. What I saw people linking to Bruce Willis, 71, makes rare public appearance amid dementia battle (The Mirror US) Bruce Willis makes rare Los Angeles outing … Read more
I thought I’d skip posting today, but Hannah Rapp had other plans. It’s a reminder that the internet isn’t one conversation – it’s thousands happening at once. What I saw people linking to ‘Our hearts are crushed’: Hannah Rapp’s violent death sparks outpouring of grief (The Guardian) American boxer Hannah Rapp, 26, dies after being … Read more
There are some days when a trend feels like background noise, and some days when it feels like it’s tapping you on the shoulder. Today, that shoulder-tap was Thea Booysen. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to YouTuber MrBeast marries Thea Booysen in British Virgin Islands … Read more
I noticed M&S Retro 80S Chocolate Bars climbing the list and decided to follow the trail. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to M&S to bring back beloved retro 1980s chocolate bars to shelves (Wales Online) Four discontinued 80s chocolate bars hit M&S shelves for just … Read more
Not everything trending earns a post, but Spursplay felt worth a pause. It’s a reminder that the internet isn’t one conversation – it’s thousands happening at once. What I saw people linking to Tottenham Hotspur vs MK Dons: Club Friendlies stats & head-to-head (BBC) Tottenham vs. MK Dons: how to watch preseason friendly (Cartilage Free … Read more
There are some days when a trend feels like background noise, and some days when it feels like it’s tapping you on the shoulder. Today, that shoulder-tap was Coronation Street. When a phrase jumps like this, it’s usually because something happened – or someone said something – or both. What I saw people linking to … Read more