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MAGA Republican President Donald Trump's fragile ego took another hit Tuesday.
The current POTUS and the former Fox News weekend host, reported alcoholic, and alleged abuser of women that Trump made Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, took the unprecedented step of forcing all of the United States military's top brass to gather in one room just to hear Hegseth and Trump speak.
Almost 800 generals, admirals, and their senior enlisted leaders from around the world were ordered last week to report to the Marine Corps Museum in Quantico, Virginia, without initially being told why.
All-hands military briefings are largely done via recorded message, recognizing that the timezone differences affecting a global military force make a live video feed inconvenient. And such an in-person gathering ignores national security and military protocols by making the military vulnerable to losing all of their leadership in one attack or accident or natural disaster.
But the ill-advised gathering wasn't the most disturbing part of the day—that was reserved for the message Trump and Hegseth delivered and for the Commander in Chief's behavior.
When Trump got to the podium, his insecurity and immaturity was front and center.
Not receiving the fawning adoration he's used to from his MAGA minions or his vetted and/or paid audiences, Trump sounded like a petulant child in front of a room full of career military professionals.
If it was intended as a joke, it read more like someone desperate for the admiration and respect of people who have no reason to give him either.
Trump was accused of calling military veterans and active-duty service members "suckers" and "losers" by The Atlantic—which was later corroborated by Former Trump White House Chief of Staff, retired United States Marine Corps General John Kelly.
The Trump family has also actively avoided military service for at least four generations, going back to the President's grandfather who was banished by his home country of Germany for avoiding mandatory military service. The POTUS himself avoided the draft with a questionable diagnosis of bone spurs.
Trump whined to his captive audience:
"I never walked into a room so silent before. This is very–don't laugh, don't laugh. You're not allowed to do that. You know what, just have a good time."
"If you want to applaud, you applaud. And if you want to do anything you want, you can do anything you want."
He then threatened:
"And if you don't like what I'm saying, you can leave the room. Of course, there goes your rank and there goes your future."
You can see the moment here:
Hegseth set the stage when the conclusion of his 40-minute speech—scripted to be inspiring—was met with silence from the military's top brass.
The Trump-Hegseth show didn't get much better reviews from social media.
Hegseth: The military is for killing people and breaking things. No more rules of engagement.Trump: I’ll be sending the military into U.S. cities.
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— Radley Balko (@radleybalko.bsky.social) September 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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— Raw Story (@rawstory.com) September 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The senior military officers:Their silence was golden.Trump and Hegseth:At once clownish and dangerous.
— Bill Kristol (@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social) September 30, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Trump and Hegseth don't have the military generals. This means they will purge a bunch of them.
— Wajahat Ali (@wajali.bsky.social) September 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Longtime Pentagon reporter Helene Cooper said that she can't find any military officials who attended the meeting in Virginia with President Donald Trump and Secretary Pete Hegseth and liked what they heard.www.rawstory.com/trump-milita...
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— Lauren Ashley Davis (@laurenmeidasa.bsky.social) September 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Hegseth—a veteran of the Princeton University ROTC and the Minnesota Army National Guard—tried to promote the regressive name Trump decided to return to, the Department of War, despite Congress not officially approving any name change.
He then trotted out Project 2025's white supremacist, Christian nationalist rhetoric, claiming "toxic leaders" lowered standards—through embracing diversity, equity and inclusion—and made the Defense Department the "woke department."
Hegseth's meaning was clear based on his removal of any accomplishments by anyone who wasn't a white, cisgender, heteronormative, Christian man from military websites, libraries, and Arlington National Cemetery guides while restoring racist Confederate imagery and homages to the Confederacy that had previously been removed.
In addition to his plan to out sexual assault survivors, Hegseth announced 10 new directives for physical fitness, grooming requirements, and a return to "the highest male standard" for combat positions.
Hegseth called out "fat troops" and said:
"It's completely unacceptable to see fat generals and admirals in the halls of the Pentagon and leading commands around the world. It's a bad look."
Then the fat Commander in Chief—a veteran of New York Military Academy and 90's STDs—addressed the generals, saying:
"Together, we're reawakening the warrior spirit."
Trump rambled for over an hour about the Nobel Peace Prize, peace negotiations between Israel and Hamas, his love of tariffs, and his plans to use American citizens as targets and cities in the United States as combat training grounds for the military.
Trump said:
"The ones that are run by the radical left Democrats... what they've done to San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, they're very unsafe places. And we're going to straighten them out one by one."
"This is going to be a major part for some of the people in this room. That's a war too. It's a war from within."
Trump also stated:
"Last month, I signed an executive order to provide training for a quick reaction force that can help quell civil disturbances."
"This is gonna be a big thing for the people in this room, because it's the enemy from within and we have to handle it before it gets out of control. It won't get out of control."
Trump added:
"I told Pete, we should use some of these dangerous cities as training grounds for our military. National Guard, but our military. Because we're going into Chicago very soon. That's a big city with an incompetent governor."
All of Trump's targets thus far share two things in common: Democratic governors and mayors being touted as strong contenders to be the 2028 Democratic presidential candidate.
The cities and states with the highest crime rates, in Republican controlled states, have never been mentioned as targets by Trump—a fact not lost on anyone outside the MAGAsphere.
Neither Trump nor Hegseth addressed the government shutdown. During a shutdown, all active-duty troops are required to report for duty, but their pay is delayed until the shutdown is over.
The last government shutdown was in 2018, during Trump's first term.
Anyone who enjoys watching Dancing with the Stars knows that some star-dance pro couples are more functional than others.
Robert Irwin and dance pro Witney Carson have been so convincing up on stage, they've left some people wondering if they are dating, despite Carson being married.
The pair opened up about their relationship with E! News, viewing each other as good friends and Irwin noting that Carson was like a second big sister to him, like Bindi Irwin, rather than possible girlfriend material.
But in an effort to keep Irwin's head in the game throughout the competition, Carson had taken on the task of addressing all of his DMs for possible partners so he could focus on learning the dance moves and not on finding "the one."
Carson quipped:
"Now listen. I am in charge of your love life until the finale. I'm in charge of it."
Irwin joked back:
"Witney's like, 'Focus up, brother!'"
Carson continued:
"Listen, we've got to focus up. But you can still send them [the DMs], because I love reading them. And I love getting to know you personally, but I don't know if I'm going to relay it to Robert quite yet. I'm going to have to save a bank of them and then present them to you at the very, very end."
But it seemed that the dancing pro may have bitten off a bigger task than she could chew.
Carson has since made jokes about the number of DMs that she's seen, either simply reaching out to Robert, complimenting their routines, or insinuating wanting something more.
Though Irwin was proving to be a strong and talented partner as well as friend, the greatest headache for her was the volume of messages she'd received and how she was receiving them.
Carson even went so far as to post on her Instagram Stories, pointing out that fielding the messages was a bit much.
"Girls, I love ya, thank you for the applications through somehow my email and flooding the dms."
"If I could line you all up with Robert I would because you're all 10/10 perfect cuties."
"We are currently dancing our lives away so we are unable to respond."
"Robert for bachelor?!"
"Idk this is too stressful for me to handle lol."
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Carson was clearly joking about the matter, however, as she and Irwin posted a satirical video the very next day.
Both looking cool, Carson prepared to check Irwin's DMs, slowly swiping her finger up the screen as she scrolled through the messages and Irwin shook his head in exasperation.
You can watch the video here:
Fans cracked jokes about what the DMs could contain.
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Between people finding him attractive, his work on DWTS, and his legacy as an Irwin, fans are undeniably seeing Irwin as a catch right now—and are doing all they can to reach out. Luckily, the dance duo is having fun with it!
In 2016, Stan Lee told the Hollywood Reporter that “Los Angeles is, to me, the center of the world’s entertainment. It has to have a Comic Con.”
This year’s convention, held Sept. 26–28, delivered on that vision in a way no one exactly put on their wish list—by resurrecting the late Marvel legend as an AI-powered hologram. That’s right: between the swag, panels, and trailer drops, fans were invited to “meet” Lee, who passed away in 2018 at age 95, via a digital stand-in programmed to chat like the real thing.
Defending the move, Bob Sabouni, Head of Stan Lee Legacy Programs for Kartoon Studios and a former Marvel executive, said in a statement:
“We’ll never put words in his mouth that aren’t in line with things he spoke about in his lifetime. Fortunately, with decades of footage capturing his thoughts on so many subjects, we can build a voice that stays true, not always word for word, but always faithful in spirit, context, and intent.”
Translation: trust us, we’re not about to have Zombie Stan Lee plug Avengers: Doomsday… at least not yet.
And for decades, Lee was the king of conventions, co-creating iconic characters like Spider-Man, Iron Man, and Daredevil, while becoming the most recognizable face of comic book culture. Now, nearly seven years after his death, he’s back—sort of.
And Marvel fans? Let’s just say they’re not giving this one a “true believer” stamp of approval.
The hologram was built by Proto Hologram (best known for the creepy promotional The Conjuring mall mirror) and Hyperreal, a firm specializing in avatars so realistic you forget you’re supposed to question them. Legally, Kartoon Studios acquired exclusive rights to Lee’s name and likeness from his own company, POW! Entertainment.
But the deal isn’t exactly squeaky clean: shortly before his death, Lee attempted to sue POW! executives for trying to “fraudulently steal” his identity, even seeking more than $1 billion in damages.
As the suit noted:
“Lee did not even grant an exclusive license to his identity, image, name and likeness to the Walt Disney Company in a multibillion dollar deal, let alone give his name and likeness away for free to a company in China.”
And I thought Thanos was evil.
Because nothing says “tribute” like a price tag, fans had to cough up between $15 and $20 just to enter the 1,500-square-foot “Stan Lee Experience” booth—plus extra for a photo or a three-minute chat with the AI.
Inside, the hologram greeted fans with lines like:
“It’s great to be back at conventions like this, surrounded by fellow Marvel fans and enthusiasts.”
Which is sweet, until you remember… he’s literally not back.
TikTok user @melmadog posted her meet and greet with the AI Lee hologram below:
@melmadog Stan Lee experience at Comic Con LA and it was a good day to wear a spiderman top 😭 #comicconla #marvel #whattowatch
Imagine explaining to your kids that you met Spider-Man’s creator… but only the beta version.
Another user @such.polina posted their experience:
@such.polina One of the biggest discussion points from this year’s LA Comic Con has been this controversial Stan Lee AI Hologram, bringing a legend back to life in the most questionable way possible. Highly unnecessary and lowkey weird IMO but what do y’all think? 😅 #lacomiccon #stanlee #whattowatch #marvel #mcu 🔎 Stan Lee Hologram, AI Stan Lee, LA Comic Con Stan Lee
Of course, this isn’t the first time a celebrity has been digitally puppeteered past the grave. James Earl Jones granted Disney permission to keep his Darth Vader voice alive via AI, which now pops up in Obi-Wan Kenobi and even in Fortnite, where you can squad up with a chatty Sith Lord.
Organizers even teased that Lee’s hologram could “surprise” fans at random panels—less like a tribute, more like a jump scare.
Perfect timing for Halloween.
Social media erupted with reactions ranging from mild amusement to “this is gross,” “incredibly disrespectful,” and “f**king weird.” As one Reddit user bluntly stated: “Even in death, they won’t let the guy rest. It’s all pretty dystopian.”
You can scroll through more reactions here:
And if you think this is just a Comic Con gimmick, think again, girlfriend. AI holograms are increasingly appearing everywhere, from concerts to museums. CNN’s Jim Acosta even interviewed the hologram of Parkland shooting victim Joaquin Oliver to highlight gun violence—proving this technology is already blurring the line between memorial and marketing.
Oh, and the pay for these AI holograms? It’s far from comic book change. Industry analysts estimate that companies specializing in holograms and digital likeness rights are already making millions of dollars a year, with licensing deals, convention booths, and concert revivals expected to push the market into the billions.
For developers, the dead aren’t just remembered—they’re monetized.
So no matter how you feel about seeing the dead “return” in AI form—celebrity meet-and-greet or a dystopian séance—it’s safe to say we’ll be seeing more of them down the line.
Ne-Yo is “So Sick” of anyone disrespecting his stage.
During a performance in Kobe, Japan, on Saturday, Sept. 27, the R&B superstar shoved a fan off stage after they tried to get "Closer” mid-performance at the Glion Arena.
According to Billboard, Ne-Yo was midway through his 2007 hit “Because of You” when a spectator in a white T-shirt danced up the stairs, turned to face the crowd, and spread his arms wide. Wearing a black cowboy hat, sequined blazer, and leather pants, Ne-Yo looked startled for a split second—then shoved the fan in the face and neck area as security rushed in.
The Grammy winner kept singing throughout, lowering his mic just long enough to move the intruder aside.
Security quickly detained the trespasser, while Ne-Yo never missed a beat.
After the show, the “So Sick” singer took to Instagram to issue a warning:
“This is what you DON’T do. I’m a gentleman but I WILL slap the sh*t out of a person disrespecting my stage. And then keep the party going. Don’t try me. All love, til it’s not.”
No word yet on whether the stage crasher faced charges.
Ne-Yo added:
“Had he ran up with love I woulda let him rock for a minute… idiot. Don’t be this guy.”
A publicist for Ne-Yo declined to comment further.
The incident occurred amid a surge of stage crashes and concert chaos this year. A fan joined Katy Perry mid-performance during “Hot N’ Cold,” and Ava Max was slapped by a concertgoer who slipped past security. Bebe Rexha was left with a black eye after being hit in the face with a phone, while Drake’s tour has been disrupted by everything from bras to books flying at him.
You can watch the incident below:
ne-yo reacts to fan running onstage:
“i’m a gentleman, but i will slap the sh*t out of a person and keep the party going” 😂 pic.twitter.com/vSR2FHLUjS
— CelebRapInsider (@CelebRapInsider) September 28, 2025
Ne-Yo’s shove also follows weeks of headlines about his personal life. On Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 3 stream, the three-time Grammy winner revealed he is romantically involved with four women—Cristina, Arielle Hill, Moneii, and Brionna Williams—whom he describes as his “wives,” though not legally married.
The singer proclaimed:
“My love life is phenomenal. I’m in a great space. I am currently in a polyamorous relationship. I have four beautiful ladies that move with me on the regular. They’re actually here.”
And yes—he even bragged about all of them sharing one oversized Alaskan King bed, which is… a choice. Fun fact: sheets for that monster of a mattress can run you up to $300 on Amazon.
The singer said the decision came after his 2022 divorce from Crystal Renay:
“I’m 45 years old. At this point in my life, everything I do is about what’s best for me, what’s best for my kids, what’s best for my tribe. That’s it.”
Looks like Ne-Yo’s tour isn’t the only thing with multiple stops—his love life comes with a full lineup too. And when it came to the stage-crashing drama, social media had no shortage of opinions:
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Ne-Yo returned to the stage at the Blue Note Jazz Festival Japan 2025, performing alongside Norah Jones, Tower of Power, and Daichi Miura. He’ll head back to Las Vegas on Oct. 11 before shows in Sri Lanka and Singapore later this year.
Beyond music, Ne-Yo is also expanding into acting and business. He’s set to portray Mr. Albatross in the upcoming film The Pact, play a team owner in the 2025 TV series Global Gaming League, and continue managing boxer Paul Bamba while making appearances in the Starz drama BMF.
Some love is quiet and unassuming, known mostly to those in love and few else.
Actors Tom Holland and Zendaya have been largely quiet about their engagement, but when the Spider-Man actor appeared recently at a press event, he was more forthcoming about his relationship status.
During an interview, he made it clear that he is very much taken, and is now awaiting a wedding.
After an off-camera reporter told him, “I brought my daughter, and she got to meet your girlfriend,” Holland quickly corrected anyone who might be thinking that he hasn't graduated from boyfriend to fiancé.
He laughed and corrected the reporter:
"Fiancée."
Holland and Zendaya got engaged back in January, but this is the first time either of them has publicly acknowledged a truth many people learned earlier, though Zendaya has been flashing an engagement ring all year. Holland reportedly popped the question between Christmas and New Year’s at one of Zendaya’s family homes.
“Tom, as you know by now, was very incredibly well prepared,” his dad said. “He had purchased a ring. He had spoken with her father and gained permission to propose to his daughter. Tom had everything planned out… When, where, how, what to say, what to wear.”
Folks were impressed, because if it was them? They wouldn't keep that information quiet, either.
Some were caught off guard by his answer, having missed the news of their engagement.
Some were so overcome with emotion that they were speechless.
The couple met while working on Marvel's Spider-Man franchise together, and were rumored for most of the 2010s to be dating. However, they only confirmed their relationship status back in 2021. Both are quiet people outside of the press that their acting requires.
People wondered if they would change their names post-marriage.
Truly, people were with Holland making sure that everyone knew that he had leveled up.
Holland and Zendaya will next appear in director Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey, which is set to come out in summer 2025.