Who Is Tate McRae's Bodyguard?
For what it's worth, it's possible this man was simply trying to shield Tate from being photographed by paps, and the pics ended up looking more intimate than they were! As people put it in the comments:
I mean, that ^ seems like the most likely scenario, but judge for yourself this way!
And before we go, quick reminder that Tate and The Kid Laroi started dating in 2024 and have been pretty public with their relationship—stepping out for multiple red carpets and talking about their relationship (subtly, but still!) in interviews. Their last public appearance was at the Vanity Fair Oscar party back in March.
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Dog 'Literally Cries' While Begging for Treat—and There's a Good Reason
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Internet viewers have been awed by a dog "manipulating" his owners into giving him a treat as he cried real tears while begging. Bruno the boxer dog is 6 years old, and has been with his owner, Hannah Fouts, 26, since he was 5 months old, when she rescued him and they became "inseparable." "He has gone to college with me, moved to a new state with me, and everything in between," Fouts, originally from Pennsylvania but now living in North Carolina, told Newsweek. Having such a close bond with her dog would already make it difficult for Fouts to say no to him—but he has a special quirk that makes it practically impossible not to give him what he wants. That quirk? Bruno cries when he is begging for food. "His hobbies include staring into your soul when you open the fridge; giving side-eye that deserves its own Oscar; and, of course, his excellent tear performance," Fouts said. And this performance has gone viral, after Fouts shared a clip to her TikTok account @bruntheboxer on July 2 showing Bruno begging for a slice of banana—with tears leaking from his eyes. In the video, viewed more than 11.5 million times, a man eats a banana while Bruno stands beside him, giving puppy-dog eyes. And as he licks his lips and stares at the treat, tears come rolling down his cheeks—until, finally, Bruno is given a piece of banana. From left: Bruno watches the banana held by a man, with tears rolling down the dog's cheeks. From left: Bruno watches the banana held by a man, with tears rolling down the dog's cheeks. TikTok @bruntheboxer "How are we supposed to say no when he literally cries," Fouts wrote over the video, adding in the caption: "He was gonna get a piece either way but the tears really sold it." TikTok users had a huge reaction to the clip, liking it more than 2.3 million times, as one described it as the "manipulation final boss." "I've never seen a dog actually cry … he'd get his way every time with me," another posted, as a third commented: "I didn't know dogs could do that omg [oh my God]." Many concerned commenters urged Fouts to take Bruno to the vet; one wrote, "it's a result of an eye infection or something else," and another added: "He has an eye infection. Dogs do not cry." And as Fouts told Newsweek, Bruno's heart-renching tears are, in fact, the result of an unusual condition, having been diagnosed with Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), also known as dry eye. KCS causes decreased tear production in dogs. Tears are needed for lubrication, comfort and health of a dog's eyes, and symptoms of KCS can range from redness and swelling to vision impairment and blindness, according to a vet-reviewed report from PetMD. Fouts tried every medication available, but when nothing worked, Bruno underwent a surgery that rerouted part of his saliva gland into his eyes, "to work as a natural substitute for tears to keep the eyes moist." From left: Bruno the boxer dog stands outside; and chews toy. From left: Bruno the boxer dog stands outside; and chews toy. TikTok @bruntheboxer The surgery worked, but it came with an interesting side effect: "When he smells food, his saliva glands start working really well, causing him to produce a lot of saliva and 'cry' tears," Fouts said. This is an expected side effect of the surgery, but, in Bruno's case, things got even stranger—if he gets excited or hungry, he would produce so much saliva in his eyes that he would temporarily lose his sight. "After he settles down, he gets his vision back, but he has run into a fair amount of walls and accidentally walked into many pools," Fouts said. She added that he "belongs in the vet textbooks" because it appears this side effect is uniquely Bruno's. As Fouts put it: "Long story short, he took puppy eyes to a whole other level!" Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Buzz Feed
10 hours ago
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From Y2K To Today: 25 Years Of Pop Culture Shifts
It feels like a glitch in the matrix, but we are closer to the year 2050 than we are to 2000 and it's messing up my take on time MAJORLY. I am already feeling old, and I haven't even begun yet. A LOT has happened in the last 25 years in pop culture. From Y2K to Labubu, there have been incredible moments in pop culture to remember for years to come, and at this point, I cannot count them on my fingers. What can I say: as a generation, we are just that iconic! Before we forget our roots (Britney Spears songs and low-rise jeans), let's revisit these 61 iconic and momentous pop culture events from the past 25 years: 2000: Jennifer Lopez wears THAT iconic green Versace dress to the Grammy awards. If there were an internet to break, JLo would have broken it. 2001: The first movie of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and The Sorceror's Stone, releases. 2001: Apple's iPod is introduced, marking the start of a technological revolution of portable mobile devices. 2001: Britney Spears performs I'm A Slave 4 U, with a Burmese python at the VMAs. 2002: Halle Berry wins the Oscar for Best Actress, becoming the first Black woman to win one. 2002: Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake split up, resulting in the iconic track, Cry Me A River. 2003: Beyoncé goes solo with her debut album, Dangerously In Love, starting her legendary career and establishing herself as a pop culture icon. 2003: The iconic Madonna-Britney-Christina VMA kiss sets the stage ablaze. 2004: Facebook is launched, heralding the dominance of social media on the human conscience. 2004: Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction sparks controversy. 2004: Tina Fey's directorial debut, Mean Girls, was released, eventually becoming a cult classic. 2004: The F.R.I.E.N.D.S. finale episode becomes the fourth most-watched TV episode of all time, with 52.3 million viewers. 2005: YouTube goes live, and the era of long-form videos begins. 2006: The film The Da Vinci Code released, and it sparked intense backlash and discourse, with many Christian groups worldwide calling it blasphemous. 2007: The first iPhone is released. 2007: Keeping Up With The Kardashians debuts, marking a new genre within reality TV. 2008: Iron Man hits theatres, marking the beginning of the MCU universe. 2008: Heath Ledger passes away at 28, and wins a posthumous Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for The Dark Knight. 2009: Barack Obama becomes the first Black president of the United States. 2009: Kanye West interrupts Taylor Swift on stage as she accepts her award for Best Female Video, igniting a long-lasting feud between the two stars. 2009: The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, passes away. 2009: Slumdog Millionaire takes home 8 Oscars for Best Picture, Best Original Score, Best Director, Best Sound Mixing, Best Cinematography, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Sound Editing. 2009: James Cameron releases Avatar, which would go on to re-define 3D cinema by becoming the highest-grossing film ever—beating Cameron's own Titanic. 2010: One Direction is formed on X-factor, re-starting the boy band phenomenon. 2010: Instagram was launched. 2012: The viral Korean song, Gangnam Style, is released by Psy, sending waves across countries—with 5.49 billion views on YouTube. 2012: Avengers and The Dark Knight Rises battle it out at the Box Office. 2014: Ellen Degeneres takes the most iconic selfie at the Academy Awards. 2014: Kim Kardashian's PAPER magazine photoshoot breaks the internet. 2015: Zayn Malik leaves One Direction, breaking hearts everywhere. 2015: Selfie sticks are seen literally everywhere! 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio finally wins his first Oscar for Best Male Lead for The Revenant. 2016: Pokemon Go has everyone running on the streets, attempting to catch Pokemon on their phones. 2017: The New York Times publishes an article on the investigation into Harvey Weinstein sexually harassing numerous actresses, and #MeToo movement takes over the world. 2018: Beyonce headlines at Coachella. 2019: The chaotic "Storm Area 51" meme was born. It started with an event on Facebook called "Storm Area 51, They Can't Stop All Of Us," with over 2 million people RSVPing. It was a joke to raid the military base of the US, with the aim to uncover "aliens." Ultimately, only a few showed up, and it was a rather peaceful festival than a raid. 2020: Bong Joon Ho's Parasite becomes the first foreign language film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards. 2020: WHO declares COVID-19 a global pandemic. 2021: Netflix releases Squid Game, and it was a HUGE success—with over 1.6 billion hours watched in the first month. 2021: The F.R.I.E.N.D.S. reunion has us all reminiscing about our favorite moments with the cast. 2022: Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on live television during the Academy Awards. 2022: Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's defamation trial is televised. 2022: Argentina wins the Fifa World Cup, and Messi lifts the trophy—a day we had all waited for! 2023: The Barbenheimer summer has theaters swamped with fans, re-igniting our love for film once again. 2023: The SAG-AFTRA strikes begin over labor rights, with 160,000 workers walking off the sets, demanding wage increases and better protection against AI. 2024: The rise of 'Brat' culture—thanks to Charli XCX! With her new album, everyone had a Brat summer and gave zero f**ks. 2024: Taylor Swift's Eras tour is a massive success, grossing a record-breaking $2.07 billion! 2025: Kendrick Lamar performs a historic routine at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, singing his iconic song Not Like Us—amid his feud with Drake. 2025: SNL holds its 50th anniversary celebration with 15 million fans watching. And now some of the unforgettable Desi pop culture moments: 2000: Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai is released, marking the debut of Hrithik Roshan, propelling him into an overnight sensation. 2000: Priyanka Chopra wins Miss World, and thus begins her journey to stardom. 2001: Karan Johar's Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham releases and sets Shah Rukh Khan's name in stone in Bollywood. 2002: Lagaan is nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards. 2006: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Rang De Basanti hits theatres, and would go on to influence protests and movements IRL. 2008: Madhur Bhandarkar's Fashion, starring Priyanka Chopra, hits theatres, and goes on to win the National Award. 2011: India wins the ICC World Cup with MS Dhoni as the captain of the Indian team. 2013: The legendary Indian cricket player, Sachin Tendulkar, retires from cricket. 2023: Naatu Naatu from RRR wins the Academy Award for Best Original Song. 2023: Diljit Dosanjh brings Punjab to Coachella, becoming the first Punjabi singer to do so. 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally lifted the IPL trophy after18 years! My fingers are hurting from typing up all of these momentous events. Wow—we have all lived through these amazing pop culture moments; it definitely feels like this ALL happened a few days ago. Now age is catching up to me. I do not know what 2050 holds for us—whether climate change will do its thing or not—but one thing is for sure: we will be getting some good cultural material to keep us going till then and have hope.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Yahoo
Brad Pitt on Why He Loves Making Sports Movies Like ‘F1' and ‘Moneyball'
F1: The Movie may have just released, but it seems like it won't be the last time Brad Pitt stars in a sports movie. Pitt was a guest on a Wednesday episode of the New Heights podcast, hosted by Kansas City Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce and former Philadelphia Eagles' center Jason Kelce. During their conversation, Jason asked the Oscar winner if he wants to do another sports film after watching his 'very cinematic' film, F1. More from The Hollywood Reporter How F1 Fan Keanu Reeves Became the Face of Cadillac's New Racing Docuseries (Exclusive) MLB on Sling TV: Here's How to Watch Major League Baseball Games Live Online Without Cable F1 British Grand Prix 2025 Livestream: How to Watch the Race Online Free The actor responded, 'I love a sports movie when they work … It's the greatest. I look back at Gene Hackman and Hoosiers and [Robert] Redford and The Natural, there's even something more. Sports for me, even one game is an entire lifetime.' While speaking to the Kelce brothers, who have both won Super Bowl championships, he continued, 'We watch you guys, we watch your fate. We watch how you deal with adversity, how you fight through it and it's really an amazing metaphor for a lifetime.' Before F1, one of Pitt's most loved projects was in 2011's Moneyball, which The Hollywood Reporter included in its list of the best baseball movies of all time. The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including a nom for Pitt in the best actor category. 'When we get it right in these sports movies and I felt like we really got it right in Moneyball in a lovely, beautiful way to add to that lexicon,' he said. 'I think this one does too on a really big level because the racing is probably the most visceral racing experience you'll ever have. But like all great sports movies, when they're great, there's also a story there. You're moved by it. And were funny as fuck. So, we got that to deliver it, but this kind of spiritual ending to it all, I'm really proud about.' Elsewhere in the podcast, Pitt explained that he enjoys watching what the new generation of actors is doing. 'I like to see what they are up against and the way they negotiate and work their way through it. They enjoy it more. We were more uptight and it had to be about acting and 'You didn't sell out, you didn't sell out.' But now it's like, 'We can be artists in many different arenas, so let's do it and let's enjoy it.'' However, he concluded by sharing some advice. 'But they also get caught up in you 'have to have a franchise' or 'have to have a superhero.' But I keep saying, 'Don't! Don't! One day they'll die.'' Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 40 Best Films About the Immigrant Experience Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts
