Day: July 1, 2025

Rumors abound that a Stranger Things 5 trailer will be released this month

Various Stranger Things fan sites and online sleuths are either wishcasting—or they just might have some inside info.

RUMOR: The very first trailer for Stranger Things 5 is reportedly set to drop this month, and it’s said to run 2 minutes and 35 seconds long.

Now here’s where it gets interesting…

July 15 marks the 9th anniversary of Stranger Things Season 1 hitting Netflix. A perfect storm of nostalgia, timing, and marketing opportunity. If Netflix is planning to unleash a proper teaser—or even a full trailer—what better day than the show’s own anniversary?

If this trailer rumor is true, we might finally get a real glimpse into the final chapter of the Upside Down saga in just a couple of weeks.

Stay tuned—something strange might be coming.

Jimmy Swaggart dead .. again?



Televangelist Rev. Jimmy Swaggart has died at the age of 90, just two weeks after suffering a heart attack at his home in Baton Rouge. According to the Shreveport Times, the scandal-ridden preacher never regained consciousness following the June 15 medical episode.

“Today, our hearts are heavy as we share that Brother Swaggart has finished his earthly race and entered into the presence of His Savior, Jesus Christ,” his family said in a statement released Tuesday.

Now—this is going to sound a little strange—but I could have sworn Jimmy Swaggart had already passed away. For real. I remember vividly the infamous moment from my childhood: Swaggart standing tearfully on television, declaring, “I have sinned.” That clip was everywhere. And somewhere along the way, I was sure the next big headline I saw about him was his obituary. But apparently… no. Not until now.

And yes, I know some of you are going to say, “You’re just thinking of Jerry Falwell.” But no, I’m not. I know the difference between Falwell, Bakker, and Swaggart. I remember them all—like a holy trinity of televangelist drama from the ‘80s.

This whole thing feels like a real-time Mandela Effect. Like history just shifted under our feet. I mean, I don’t want to be morbid, but if we see news of his passing again in a few years, someone please bookmark this post so we can prove he already died in 2025.

Rest in peace, Reverend Swaggart. For real this time. (I think?)

Victims’ families react to Kohberger pleading agreement

In a statement on Facebook after news broke of the deal, “The Goncalves Family Page” wrote:

“It’s true! We are beyond furious at the State of Idaho. They have failed us. Please give us some time. This was very unexpected. We appreciate all your love and support. #heartbroken #kayleejade4ever.”

A family member of one victim told NewsNation that upon hearing of the plea deal, she felt like “all the power had been given back to Kohberger.”

Developing ..

Candace Owens Claims She Was Asked to Stay Quiet To Save Ukraine



In one of the strangest twists yet in an already chaotic political landscape, conservative YouTuber and commentator Candace Owens dropped a bizarre bombshell on her show this week. According to her, she was at the center of Ukraine–Russia peace negotiations earlier this year.

Yes, really.

Owens claimed she received a phone call from someone close to former President Donald Trump, asking her to stop talking about Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron. Owens had been airing a controversial series suggesting Brigitte is secretly transgender..

But then came the wildest part.

According to Owens, she was told that peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine were being held up because Macron was allegedly furious over her coverage of his wife. The implication? That he wouldn’t move forward diplomatically until she shut up about Brigitte.

Owens said the message came straight from Trump himself, who allegedly phoned her while in Florida. She described the call as a mix of charm and pressure—a classic Art of the Deal moment—with Trump praising her beauty and podcasting skills before asking her to stand down on Macron.

She reached out to Tucker Carlson for advice. His response? Agree to the silence, but only for a limited time. Owens reportedly relayed that back to Trump, who, she says, seemed disinterested in temporary deals.

The whole scenario raises a ton of questions:

Is it plausible that a French president would stall global peace talks over a YouTuber’s commentary?



Is Owens exaggerating, or is there something deeper here?

And what does it say about the current Trump administration, now in its second term, that these are the kinds of international fire drills reportedly happening behind the scenes?


Even more concerning are the implications for free speech, the reach of social media personalities, and just how thin-skinned world leaders might actually be.

According to Owens, her self-imposed gag order on the Macron-Brigitte content has now officially ended. What happens next might depend on whether the next phone call she gets is diplomatic… or something else…

Hollywood Confronts AI Copyright Chaos in Washington, Courts

America’s creators are mounting a campaign to push back on any use of their work without permission or compensation, seeking to head off potential abuses of their intellectual property.

Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger, along with legal chief Horacio Gutierrez met with White House officials recently to discuss worries about AI models infringing on the company’s intellectual property and using the studio’s characters in inappropriate ways, according to people familiar with the talks.

Read the story here..

And the big, beautiful bill doesn’t do much, but give AI free rain for the next 10 years without states stopping it..

Despite all the newfound noise about reigning in artificial intelligence, especially in Hollywood, doesn’t it all feel a bit… too late?

This push to regulate, resist, or somehow reclaim control should have started back in 2018 or 2019—before AI quietly embedded itself into every corner of our lives. Instead, here we are in 2025, trying to put the genie back in the bottle long after it’s rewritten the rules of the game.

AI is no longer just some futuristic novelty. It’s not in beta. It’s in everything. From marketing algorithms to political ads, customer service bots to dating profiles—AI already knows what you want, how you think, and what you’re likely to click before you do. It’s learning you, selling to you, and sometimes pretending to be you.

So when Hollywood writers and creatives try to mount a comeback, demanding protections and creative control, you can’t help but wonder: where was all this urgency years ago?

The momentum feels more like a rear-guard action than a revolution. AI isn’t on the way—it’s already running the show.

Good luck, writers. We’re all going to need it.