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Taylor Swift Dedicates Her VMA For Video Of The Year To 'Ultimate Showgirl' Dolly Parton In Moving Speech
Sep 28, 2026
Taylor Swift has been sweeping headlines in the past few weeks, between becoming a popular internet meme while cheering on her husband and releasing four new songs for a deluxe "Encore" edition of The Life of a Showgirl.
After appearing at the MTV VMAs and winning Video of the Year for her song, "The Fate of Ophelia," she's the talk of the town again, thanks to making a very special dedication.
Upon ascending the stage to accept her award, Swift thanked the team of people involved in her project, and then she dedicated her win to "the ultimate showgirl."
“I want to thank and dedicate this award to one person, without whom just this wouldn’t be happening, and that person is the ultimate showgirl, Dolly Parton."
"Every single song that she wrote, her storytelling was so vivid and so rich. It was like, listening to her songs...it’s like watching the best music video you have ever seen in your life every single time you hear what she has written."
"She handled this thing with such grace and joy and love and gratitude for the fact that she got to do this."
"Everything that happened in her life or her career, she channeled back into love, and gratitude and appreciation for her fans.”
"I'm lucky that I got to be one of them, and I will always be one of them."
The crowd erupted with applause, and after they calmed down, Swift added:
"I think that we were all very lucky to share this world with Dolly Parton for a time."
"Thank you all for this amazing moment. I love you all."
You can watch the speech here:
Fans were moved by Swift's dedication of her award to Parton's memory.
The world has been without Dolly Parton for over a month now, and some fans are still processing the fact that she has passed.
Beautiful dedications like this, in addition to all of the incredible work she did during her lifetime, are certain to keep her memory alive.
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Trump Just Tried To Boast About America's 'Poverty'—And It Went Instantly South
Sep 28, 2026
Speaking ahead of a trip to Illinois to attend the 2026 Presidents Cup golf tournament, President Donald Trump bragged to reporters that the United States has the "best poverty," sparking immediate critcism.
Trump made the remark even as inflation remains above the level recorded when former President Joe Biden left office, economic growth has slowed, and the cost of filling a gas tank has surged roughly 50% since the war against Iran began.
What's worse is public sentiment: 73% of Americans describe the economy as being in fair or poor condition, with nearly half—48%—calling it poor.
Over the past year, fuel prices have jumped 52%, ground beef 7.2%, fish and seafood 6.5%, and both coffee and sugar and sweets 6.1%, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Electricity prices are also up 3.8%. The administration has pointed to a 23% drop in egg prices as evidence of progress, but that gain comes alongside a national average gasoline price of $4.47 a gallon. The Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates further underscores its concern about inflation.
But despite this, Trump said:
"We have the best, uhh, I guess you could say poverty. They talk poverty. We have the best poverty numbers ever in the history of our country."
You can hear what he said in the video below.
Many have condemned his tactless remarks.
Last year, insisting prices are down despite rising inflation, Trump claimed that affordability "doesn't mean a thing to anybody." He went on to accuse Democrats of crafting a “fake narrative” and “con job” to trick the American people into not voting for Republicans.
Instead, Trump has given significant attention to White House renovations and other pet projects around Washington, D.C. Trump's White House renovations have already cost nearly $1 billion, according to one analysis.
None of this sounds like the makings of a good midterm elections message with just 35 days to go.
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Nicki Minaj Dragged With Blunt Reminder After Her Plea To Young Voters On Fox News Takes A Decidedly MAGA Turn
Sep 28, 2026
Rapper Nicki Minaj was criticized after she encouraged Fox News viewers to exercise their right to vote before fully backing Republicans in November's midterm elections.
Minaj spoke with President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, during an appearance on the network to stress that if people "want a say in what happens, the only way to have that is by voting, not just voting for the president but voting in all local elections."
Voters go to the polls on November 3 and Minaj hinted she might "do something around that time," presumably to spur voter turnout.
She added:
"I want you guys to do your research, see what candidates are in your area, and just give it just a few minutes or an hour, research them, and then make a decision."
“You guys are so blessed to be able to vote, and you have to, more than ever now, you have to take advantage of that ability that you guys have."
She then smirked and said "And vote red!" before cracking herself up, much to Lara Trump's amusement.
And of course Lara Trump was all for it, remarking:
“Amen. I feel like we can end it there; I do have one more question. Great sales pitch to the voters of America, Nicki, I love it.”
You can hear what she said in the video below.
Here's the thing though: Minaj, who was born in Trinidad and Tobago, is not a U.S. citizen and cannot vote in any elections—not that that's stopped her from sucking up to the Trumps.
Earlier this year, the rapper appeared at the Trump Accounts Summit in Washington, D.C., where she praised President Trump’s rollout of investment accounts for U.S.-born babies.
A provision in Trump’s tax legislation creates so-called “Trump Accounts,” which provide $1,000 for every newborn whose parents open an account. The funds are invested in the stock market by private firms, and the child can access the money upon turning 18. Minaj says she plans to contribute between $150,000 and $300,000 to the accounts.
Her support has paid off—afterward, she bragged that her application for U.S. citizenship is getting the fast-track treatment by posting an image of a "Trump Gold Card" to X, simply typing "Welp..." as a caption.
Launched in December 2025, President Trump's "gold card" creates a fast track to U.S. citizenship for wealthy immigrants willing to pay $1 million, plus a $15,000 processing fee. Critics have condemned the scheme for emerging alongside the administration's escalating nationwide immigration crackdown.
The card grants approved applicants permanent U.S. residency, mirroring the existing EB-5 immigrant investor visa program. President Trump said in December that sales had already reached $1.3 billion.
Minaj's gleeful response to receiving the "gold card" prompted critics to point to a 2018 Facebook post she wrote criticizing the first Trump administration's family-separation policies. In it, Minaj said she "came to this country as an illegal immigrant at five years old."
Minaj has acknowledged she is not a citizen, previously saying that people "would think that with the millions of dollars that I've paid in taxes to this country that I would have been given an honorary citizenship many, many, many thousands of years ago."
It is possible that her husband Kenneth Petty’s 1995 conviction for attempted first-degree rape of a 16-year-old would make Minaj ineligible for a green card through marriage. The couple were later sued by Petty’s accuser, Jennifer Hough, who alleged harassment, intimidation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Additionally, her closeness to the Trump administration has sparked speculation she is trying to secure a presidential pardon for her brother, Jelani Maraj, who was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl at his Long Island home.
Minaj’s gold card allows her to live in the United States without restriction, though she remains a non-citizen under the terms of the program. Minaj later dismissed critics who said she contributed to the "Trump Accounts" so she could resolve immigration troubles.
Minaj was swiftly called out.
With the election just 36 days away, we wonder if this is a sign of just how desperate the GOP is for votes.
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Matt Gaetz Epically Dragged After Begging Lifelong Florida Republican Not To Vote For Dems Who Want To 'Trans Your Kids'
Sep 28, 2026
Former Florida Republican Representative Matt Gaetz was widely mocked after he made a transphobic claim about Democrats in response to remarks from X user and lifelong Florida Republican Robbie G. Smither, who earlier shared a video about why he's voting Democrat for the first time in his life.
In his post, Smither criticized President Donald Trump when he announced that "when I vote for a Democrat, [Florida gubernatorial candidate David Jolly], for the first time in my 41 years of life this November, it will not be because my values have changed, but because my party has abandoned our values for the sycophancy of a transactional leader who has none."
Smither also said he could end up voting for Mike Beltran’s Democratic opponent, Kathy Castor, despite previously committing to support the Republican congressional nominee.
Gaetz was unnerved by this news and chimed in to beg Smither not to vote for Democrats because of transgender kids:
"Bro we need your vote. I hate the war too. But the Democrats want to trans your kids."
You can see his post below.
Gaetz's post prompted wider criticism of the GOP from X user and self-proclaimed "America First" commentator Tony Rigatoni, who commented:
"Please bro I know we have given you nothing for the past 20 years but bro please just vote for us one more time. The democrats want to trans your kids. Just one more war for Israel and then we will deport them all please bro."
You can see his post below.
Gaetz's accusation that Democrats want to "trans" other people's children is pure projection.
Gaetz was previously the subject of a Justice Department investigation into alleged sex trafficking involving a 17-year-old girl and has faced scrutiny from the House Ethics Committee over accusations of sexual misconduct.
An official committee report determined that he routinely paid women for "engaging in sexual activity," had sexual relations with a 17-year-old girl, used or possessed illegal drugs, accepted gifts exceeding House limits, and assisted a woman in obtaining a passport.
Gaetz resigned in November 2024, just days before the report was set to be released and after Trump nominated him for U.S. Attorney General. A week later, Gaetz withdrew from consideration for the post. He has denied the committee's findings, claiming the investigation was biased and conducted unfairly.
He was mocked profusely.
If this is the best the GOP can do, then they must be panicking about the midterms.
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Oreo Just Made A Hilariously False Claim About Their Name—And Merriam-Webster's Response Is All Of Us
Sep 25, 2026
Oreo versus Merriam-Webster? That's one feud nobody had on their 2026 bingo card. But apparently, all it takes to start a fight with the dictionary is one questionable spelling lesson.
The cookie chaos went down on September 21, when Oreo decided that an old AI blunder deserved a second chance at internet fame.
With a straight face, Oreo had the nerve to ask the internet:
"Did you know that OREO spelled backwards is OREO???"
Imagine having an entire cookie empire at your disposal and choosing to debate spelling instead of blessing us with banana pudding, peach cobbler, or deep-fried cheesecake Oreos. Where is the innovation?
And obvi, Oreo was in on the joke. The gag dates back to an earlier Google AI blunder that LinkedIn user Shanmugam Natarajan shared in a post about the dangers of blindly trusting artificial intelligence.
After Natarajan asked Google to spell Oreo backward, its AI Overview declared with its whole chest that the answer was still Oreo, even calling it a palindrome.
And now, a moment of silence for the English language:
The confidence? Unmatched. The accuracy? Somewhere between dyslexia and a complete disregard for the alphabet. And the audacity of it all? Somebody needs to unplug Google AI and start over.
Now, it looks like Google was trying to classify Oreo as a palindrome. You know, words like racecar and madam that read exactly the same in reverse. Except, well, OREO spelled backward is OERO, which sounds like Oreo's distant cousin who wasn't invited to Thanksgiving.
And for the record, Merriam-Webster even brought receipts from ancient Greece:
Don't get me wrong, your girl loves a good spelling riddle, but now I'm questioning everything. Is Taco Cat really Taco Cat? Can I still trust Hannah? WHAT ELSE HAVE THEY BEEN HIDING?
But not this. Not today, Oreo. Just when the cookie brand thought it could unleash this linguistic chaos on the internet, everyone's favorite dictionary entered the chat.
Merriam-Webster had just two words for Oreo's little stunt:
oh no
— Merriam-Webster (@MerriamWebster) September 22, 2026
And whoever is running Merriam-Webster's X account deserves a raise, a promotion, and possibly their own Netflix comedy special. This is hardly their first linguistic takedown. The dictionary has made a sport of roasting spelling mistakes, public figures, and even the entire United Kingdom.
Remember when they joked that Americans spell canceled with one L because they gave Britain that L in 1776? TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY YEARS LATER, AND THEY'RE STILL BRINGING UP THE BREAKUP.
Apparently, nobody is safe when the dictionary chooses violence, but the internet is loving the famed dictionary’s latest reply:
Take a look at the reactions below:
And remember those Oreo flavors I was asking for earlier? Turns out, the brand was already one step ahead of me. Its 2026 Twist Lick Vote lineup includes Banana Pudding, Chicken & Waffles, and Deep Fried Oreos. CHICKEN AND WAFFLES. Apparently, nothing is off-limits in the cookie laboratory.
And just when I thought we'd reached peak Oreo nonsense, the brand took to Instagram to pitch an Oreo contact lens case. Because apparently, seeing clearly is optional when you're busy reinventing the alphabet.
Oreo's latest vision for the future is something else:
BRB, calling my optometrist to see if my insurance covers Oreo-related emergencies.
So, is Oreo trolling, or should we be scheduling a parent-teacher conference with its social media manager? Because I refuse to believe we've reached a point where Madam Merriam-Webster needs to start making house calls.
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