By Joelle Renstrom
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Elon Musk is now one of the most famous and successful people in the history of the human race. He’s become a real-life Tony Stark, but he didn’t get that way overnight. It took a lot of work and a lot of reading.

These are the books that he says most influenced his life.

Elon Musk’s Nonfiction Book Recommendations

Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel.

Musk met Thiel when Thiel was running PayPal and Musk was running a rival payment company. Musk wholeheartedly believes Thiel knows how to create and run “breakthrough” companies.

Ignition!: An Informal History of Liquid Rocket Propellants by John D. Clark

It doesn’t sound like beach reading, but apparently it’s “really fun.” Clark’s account of the history of rocket fuel draws on his background as a chemist and also explains the science and the politics behind the industry.

Structures: Or Why Things Don’t Fall Down by J.E. Gordon

Another book Elon read to familiarize himself with rocketry and structural engineering.

Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson

It’s probably unsurprising that Musk cited the book Einstein: His Life and Universe as a formative read. Like Musk, Einstein overcame some difficult personal circumstances to become one of the most renowned scientists of all time. Isaacson’s biography of Benjamin Franklin was also formative for Musk, not just because Franklin was a scientist, but because he was an entrepreneur. He calls Franklin “one of his heroes.”

Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies by. Nick Bostrom

Worth reading Superintelligence by Bostrom. We need to be super careful with AI. Potentially more dangerous than nukes.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 3, 2014

I’m happy to see Nick Bostrom’s Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies on the list. The book influenced Musk’s thinking about the dangers of AI, which is something all scientists and engineers need to keep in mind.

Elon Musk’s Favorite Fiction

Musk reportedly had a rough early childhood in South Africa. He was runty and too smart for his own good, and kids called him “Muskrat.” So he’d do what a lot of people with rough childhoods (and adulthoods) do: he escaped into fantasy and science fiction.

Foundation by Isaac Asimov

Musk is a big Asimov fan and calls Foundation “one of the all-time best.”

The Lord Of The Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Lord of the Rings was one of the books Musk sought refuge in during childhood.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

Musk infamously loves The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, which helped him cope with what he calls an “existential crisis” during his early teenage years. Where Nietzsche and Schopenhauer failed to guide Musk through that time, Adams’ ridiculous romp succeeded.

Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein

Lastly, Musk was a huge fan of Robert Heinlein, specifically The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress and Stranger in a Strange Land, even though according to Musk, the latter “kind of goes off the rails at the end.” True. However, he named his AI Grok after a term used by Heinlein in Stranger in a Strange Land.

Gwyneth Paltrow has long been a fan of keeping her routine streamlined, and the Goop Beauty Microderm Body Polish is proof. The two-in-one formula — which is currently discounted during Amazon’s Summer Beauty Event — is one of the first products she reaches for in the shower, setting the foundation for the pared-down routine she shared in her “everything shower” breakdown on Goop. There, she explained how this “two-in-one trick” helps her focus on fewer, high-performing steps that make a bigger impact.

The formula functions as both a cleanser and an exfoliator — and that combination matters more than it sounds. Cleansing helps remove sweat, oil and daily buildup sitting on the surface of the skin, while exfoliation goes a step further by lifting away dead skin cells that can make skin feel rough or look dull. Combining the two in one step means you’re addressing both every time you shower, which helps keep skin clearer, softer and more even-feeling overall.

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We’re hitting the mid-spring mark, but the temperature outside has other ideas of what ‘warm’ is. With lingering 60-degree temps, most of Us are still reaching for our sweaters — but after peeping Gwyneth Paltrow‘s latest rich mom outfit, we’re not too mad about it. The Marty Supreme actress was seen at Jennifer Meyer‘s baby […]

Roomies, the internet is side-eyeing The Game after they caught him in the comment section of Evelyn Lozada’s latest post. Evelyn was glowing and showing off her self-care vibes, but Game seemed to think she was showing a lil’ too much skin to be his son’s grandmother.

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The Game Told Evelyn Lozada “Aht! Aht! Cover Up Grandma”

Chileeeeee, the internet is trying to figure out whether The Game wants to be the son-in-law or MORE after he commented on Evelyn Lozada’s video. Evelyn popped out looking good, rocking a black blazer, a deep V-cut bodysuit, and leather pants. She made it clear that “mom’s out” and ready for a time. Game caught the video and wasted no time telling her about herself. He straight-up told her she’s somebody’s grandmother and needed to cover up. “You’re someone’s grandmother… cover up for Christ’s sake.” 

Evelyn hasn’t responded yet, but folks online are definitely speaking for her. Plenty of people are saying Game’s comment felt more flirty than corrective, like he was shooting his shot instead of checking her.

Social Media Questions Whether Game Was Flirting With Evelyn

Reactions kept rolling in The Shade Room’s comment section, with some folks saying Evelyn is aging backwards, while others called out The Game and said he was in fact flirting with his son’s grandmother.

Instagram user @nodiggity__ wrote, “they flirting.” 

Instagram user @king.onyx1 wrote, “This is so weird.” 

While Instagram user @dominiquechinn wrote, “Evelyn just not aging 😍😍” 

Then Instagram user @therealkotamocha wrote, “whew I’m SO glad I have the mom I have 😭😭” 

Another Instagram user @iamjewelsantana wrote, “It gives I couldn’t get you so I got your daughter 😒😂” 

Instagram user @onemilindasmith wrote, “Why does this feel like he’s flirting w her?! 🥴🥴🥴” 

While another Instagram user @itsoceanbreeze wrote, “Flirting with your kids grandma 😢” 

Then another instagram user @diamondof_liberia wrote, “Dang he can’t joke with her? 🤦🏾‍♀️” 

Finally, Instagram user @bornjustright wrote, “His comment just gave me the heebie-jeebies 🥹🫤🫤🫤😽” 

The Internet Has Been Reading Between EVERY Line

Folks online stay eyeing The Game and Evelyn, wondering if there’s more to them than what they’re presenting. A lot of the speculation comes from the fact that Evelyn is actually his son Blaze Taylor’s grandmother since the rapper welcomed him with Evelyn’s daughter, Shaniece Hairston.

Game’s comment on Evelyn’s video isn’t the first time they’ve raised eyebrows. Back in February, folks thought they were doing too much while having a lil’ kiii on Evelyn and Shaniece’s podcast. At one point, Game gave Evelyn props for being one of the “best looking grandmas on earth.” He even admitted he always tells her “how good she looks at 50.” Viewers who watched the podcast clocked those remarks and started wondering if they were doing too much right in front of Shaniece. Peep the video below.

@dk_culture Evelyn Lozada & The GAME flirting the whole interview! Her Daughters baby Daddy #evelynlozada #loveandhiphop #thegame #hiphoplove ♬ Originalton – macbook_music

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General Hospital sees that Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) is torn between women, Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) being set up, and Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) about to get a new lease on life, the stage is set for some big couple shakeups, a whole bunch of them.

As we slide deeper into May sweeps, we expect to see some couples splitting and some new pairings that honestly seem plausible.

Carly & Brennan Are Done on General Hospital

So, right now we’ve already got two couples on the rocks, one that has kind of been done for a while, but one of the people didn’t know. And another where they don’t realize yet they’re on the rocks, but they’re about to be. So, first, of course, there’s Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) and Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna).

And as far as Carly is concerned, they’ve been over for a while, but he doesn’t know it. Because she’s still sleeping with Jack and pretending that they are still a couple while she and Valentin plot to destroy him. And when Carly’s sleeping with Jack, she’s actually pretending that he’s Valentin in her head.

Joss Devastates Brennan on GH

But this week, Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) is up to some serious shenanigans and she told Brennan that Carly is cheating on him and that their relationship is already over. He just doesn’t know it. Josslyn says that Brennan has already lost her mother. So, the only upside is Joss didn’t tell Brennan that Carly is cheating with Valentin. That would push him over the edge.

This week, looks like Brennan barges into Carly’s bedroom after he grills Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) about his ex-wife. And Carly’s in bed in a sheet looking undressed, unsettled, maybe postcoital. But we don’t know if Jack actually catches her red-handed with Valentin.

Even if Brennan doesn’t catch them in the act, he and Carly seem destined to officially explode soon now that Joss has revealed this. I’m also curious if Jack will tell Carly that Joss busted her out. So, we’ve heard from our leaker that Brennan could die soon and goes out a hero. So, either way, he and Carly seem doomed and Valentin and Carly may be an official couple after Jack dies or even sooner once she’s outed.

And we may see more of Valentin being torn. Because his longtime love and obsession, Anna Devane (Finola Hughes), is in trouble in France and he’s been calling to check on her. So, Valentin may wind up completely torn between Carly and Anna, but fans seem to want him with Carly, and honestly, I do, too. It’s the most I’ve liked her in a good long time in terms of romantic pairings.

General Hospital Shocker: Could Brennan End Up with Nina?

Also, Cynthia Watros talked in an interview about the possibility of a romance between Brennan and Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros), given his recent change in tone with her. Cynthia said, “Even though Brennan and Nina are at odds, they have a lot in common, neither of them has a lot of friends or family,” she more than him. Plus, Jack is about to be big mad at Carly, and that’s something Nina can sympathize with since she is constantly at odds with Carly.” Cynthia Watros also said she loves the idea of Jack and Nina trying to come together and work to get out of the mess that has been going on between them. Plus, it’s been a hot minute since she’s had any romance.

The actress also addressed what happens when Brennan and Nina find out it’s Valentin that Carly’s cheating with. When they find out, Cynthia Watros says that she thinks it’ll trigger Nina and said she doesn’t know if Valentin and Nina would ever reunite, but that Nina has a love for Valentin and probably won’t like the idea of him being with Carly. So, the actress said she thinks Nina will be really hurt by that. So, if Jack does not die, like our leaker said he might, you know, maybe he’s got a future with Nina.

Brook Lynn & Chase In Jeopardy

All right. Another couple in jeopardy, although they don’t really know it right now, is Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) and Chase. Because if Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) gets his way, we’re going to see Chase hooking up with Willow Corinthos (Katelyn MacMullen).

And it was Chase showing up with flowers for Willow when Michael was at Willow’s office that had him having this aha moment. So, we know that Michael thinks pushing Chase over to her and getting them to cheat means he’ll be able to take Willow down. Michael also thinks Brook Lynn is better off without Chase.

So, if Brooklyn and Chase do end up splitting, we could see Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) winding up with, you know, his other baby mama, Brooklyn. That would be interesting. They have put them a lot together over the past like six months or so. But Michael’s meddling could result in a bit of karma slapping him and his own relationship getting problematic.

Michael’s Cursed Love Life on GH

So, our leaker recently told us that Jacinda Bracken (Paige Herschell) may be connected to Ethan Lovett (Nathan Dean). I mean, that’s plausible. Because Justine ran off to Australia after Nina and Portia paid her to target Drew. And if you remember, Ethan was raised in Australia.

So, our source says Jacinda and Ethan may have a thing where they collaborate on scams like he used to do with Rebecca Shaw (Natalia Livingston) back in the day, who was Emily Quartermaine’s (also Natalia Livingston) sketchy twin sister and Ethan’s lover and his partner in crime. So, there’s a chance Jacinda might have a similar arrangement with him.

Now, we all know Michael has a cursed love life. Three dead, actually, no, four dead girlfriends and exes. Abby Haver (Andrea Bogart) died, Kiki Jerome (Haley Erin) died, Nelle Benson (Chloe Lanier) died, and Sabrina Santiago (Teresa Castillo) died. Not all while they were with him, but it’s like you date him, you’re going to be dead. Willow cheated. He can’t keep a good woman.

So, if Michael’s heart is broken. Because Jacinda’s a schemer plotting with Ethan, I mean, that would kind of line up to his history. And Michael and Jacinda could be over and done, and she might wind up with Ethan, who may be her secret boyfriend. So, some fans also expect Kristina Corinthos (Kate Mansi) might try and steal Jacinda from Michael. Either way, I wouldn’t be shocked if his romance is doomed.

Elizabeth’s Love Life Shakeup

And next, our leaker mentioned Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst) may have a medical crisis that could kill him. Even if that doesn’t manifest, odds are he’s going to screw things up with Elizabeth at some point. And they’ve also been chemistry testing her in scenes with Dante.

And our leaker also hinted that Elizabeth and Drew might get another chance at romance this summer after he’s back on his feet and no longer locked in. Because it seems like Elizabeth is going to play a role in Drew getting out of that state and you know back to his life. So, obviously he and Willow are already done. They’re just not officially divorced. So yeah, he might end up with Liz. She used to love him.

Lucas Jones’ New Love Interest on General Hospital

So, now let’s talk about Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) who’s grieving his dead boyfriend Marco Rios (Adrian Anchando). We have a new guy coming. The character’s name is Joe Fitzpatrick He is going to be on General Hospital in May. And the actor who plays him, Jonathan Bennett, is gay. And there are rumors he may be Lucas’ next love interest to help him heal and move on from Marco.

Jason And Britt Rumored to Be Over on GH

And last, Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) and Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) are rumored to be over when he is back. We’ve been hearing chatter for a while that Steve Burton wasn’t happy with the storyline or that Britt was Jason’s love interest. Of course, that’s backstage chatter rumor, not spoiler. Now, we know Burton’s back filming in June. That’s straight from him.

And that means he should be back as Jason middle of summer. I would guess in time for July sweeps. So, supposedly Britt and Jason won’t stick together and he gets a new storyline. So, GH may soon be looking for new love interest for both Britt and Jason. We’ll see what pans out and what doesn’t, but things are getting dicey for a bunch of couples in Port Charles.

When Michael first hit Rotten Tomatoes with a brutal 27 percent critics score, it looked like another high profile biopic was about to crash under the weight of expectations. Then audiences showed up. And everything changed.

The film has now surged to a staggering 96 percent audience score, instantly flipping the narrative and putting Michael in rare territory as one of the highest rated musical biopics ever from a fan perspective.

So what happened?

Critics vs Audience A Familiar Divide

Early critic reactions focused on pacing, tone, and the film’s approach to controversial moments in Michael Jackson’s life. Some reviews called it uneven, others said it played things too safe. But audiences saw something completely different.

Fans praised the performance, the music, and most importantly, the emotional connection. Social reactions have been flooded with comments about how the film captures the energy, pressure, and genius of Jackson in a way that feels authentic and powerful. For many viewers, it is not about perfection. It is about feeling. And Michael delivers that in a big way.

The Power of Music and Nostalgia

Musical biopics live and die by one thing more than anything else. Connection.

From the moment the first iconic track hits, audiences are pulled into a shared experience. With a catalog as legendary as Michael Jackson’s, Michael had a built in advantage that critics may have underestimated.

The film leans heavily into that legacy. The performances, choreography, and stage recreations are being called some of the best ever put on screen in this genre. That alone is driving repeat viewings and word of mouth momentum.

Jafaar Jackson, Michael [credit: Lionsgate]

Audience Scores Are Becoming the Real Indicator

We have seen this trend before. Critics analyze. Audiences react.

And in the era of social media and instant feedback, audience scores are increasingly shaping a film’s reputation in real time. A 96 percent score is not just good. It signals strong emotional resonance and mass appeal.

That kind of response can extend box office legs, boost streaming performance, and even reshape award season conversations.

One of the Biggest Turnarounds in Recent Memory

Going from 27 percent to 96 percent is not just a rebound. It is a complete narrative reversal.

For Michael, it means the film is no longer defined by its early reviews. It is being defined by the people actually watching it. And right now, they love it.

The Bottom Line

Michael may not be a critic darling, but it is becoming a fan phenomenon.

And in today’s landscape, that might matter more than ever.

Some notable athletes have taken their sports prowess from the field to the Met Gala over the years.

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Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has become a fixture at the star-studded event — especially now that he holds multiple records within the sport. While attending the 2024 event, Hamilton adhered to the “Garden of Time” dress code but kept things subtle with a monochromatic black Burberry jacket adorned with black flowers.

“What I love about the Met, and what Anna [Wintour] does with the Met, is that I’m able to really deep dive into the theme,” Hamilton told Vogue in May 2024, noting he used the theme to honor John Ystumllyn, the first Black gardner in the U.K. “Through adversity, he really triumphed, so that’s where the inspiration really came from.”

While Hamilton’s looks always turn heads, he’s not the only athlete who has rocked the red carpet over the years. Scroll down to see the most memorable looks:

OMB Peezy has social media smiling at their phones after sharing his reaction to his girlfriend’s academic success. In the clip, the rapper lights up with pride before becoming visibly emotional as she reveals she passed all her final exams with straight A’s.

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OMB Peezy Reacts To Girlfriend’s “Straight A” Finals

On Thursday, April 30th, OMB Peezy shared an Instagram story video of the moment his girlfriend received her final-semester grades. In the video, Peezy appears anxious and excited as his girlfriend begins reading the classes and grades. Once she confirms she earned all A’s, including a perfect score in classes like pathology, anatomy, and physiology, the rapper immediately celebrates, even tearing up. In the video’s caption, he wrote, “I knew she was smart… but a genius??” The cute moment was loved by social media users, who saw Peezy proudly hype up his partner and share in her accomplishments.

Social Media Reacts

Social media users flooded The Shade Room Teens comment section, praising both the achievement and Peezy’s emotional support.

Instagram user @jaah.kiliaa wrote, “He so supportive 😢❤️”

Another Instagram user @meekdllc wrote, “May this type of support find me 🖤”

While Instagram user @_yaafavdarkskin_ wrote, “100% on anatomy and physiology?!! Yeaaa keep her 🤏🏽🤏🏽”

Instagram user @justicemkenzie wrote, “Omg I hope they never break upppp 🥹”

Another Instagram user @_@thareal_zy wrote, “& Zoey somewhere getting bullied by her bf and his crew 😂”

While Instagram user @pinawina_ wrote, “Awnssss he crying more tears den her that’s a man who knows his woman was working hard for this moment and it paid off awns I love this for them fr!!”

Another Instagram user @melo.trending, “Gotta be yo lady biggest hype man. 😭💞”

While Instagram user @br4shathatrucker wrote, “Y’all know how hard those classes. Are.. Im smiling for her ❤️🙌”

Zoe Spencer Comparisons Surface Following OMB Peezy’s Viral Video

Many social media reactions couldn’t help but mention Zoe Spencer following OMB Peezy’s emotional moment with his girlfriend. The two were previously linked, with dating rumors sparked by their on-stream interactions and appearances together, including being spotted courtside at a basketball game.

More recently, Zoe has been linked to New York artist Vontee The Singer, who is affiliated with Cash Cobain and part of the rising sample drill scene. The two were first spotted together on TikTok, sparking speculation among users before later making their relationship public.

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“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Jessi Draper is back in the hot seat. Today, May 1, a leaked audio recording was shared online featuring the Hulu reality star disparaging her co-star, Taylor Frankie Paul, and producers. The audio stands in stark contrast to Draper’s public support for Paul during her legal war with Dakota Mortensen. This footage dropped just a day after a Utah judge issued permanent protective orders for both parties for the next three years.

In the new audio clip obtained by TMZ, Draper declared her unwavering support for Mortensen just months before their legal battles became front-page news.

“I don’t know how much Jordan [Ngatikaura] has told you on production’s end, but pretty much everyone is in alignment as far as the cast goes about not really wanting to publicly support Taylor at the moment with ‘The Bachelorette’ stuff,” Draper said. “Just because we all feel so uneasy about if this comes out.”

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Draper went on to condemn Paul, who, around the time of the audio recording, had been dragged in the media for allegedly assaulting Mortensen, the father of her child, Ever. Draper went even further, claiming that Hulu and the production team behind “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” would try to protect Paul in the upcoming season.

“And we all feel that way, but we are having, like, production and management gaslight the f–k out of us,” she said.

Jessi Draper Said Hulu Was Trying To ‘Spin That Narrative’ That Paul Was A ‘Victim’ In Her Relationship With Mortensen

Draper didn’t stop there. In the nearly three-minute audio recording, Draper accused Hulu of attempting to manipulate the story in the upcoming season to portray others in a negative light. “They’re definitely trying to spin that narrative to protect her and the show,” Draper said, adding that the rest of the cast wasn’t falling for it.

“I think we’re all, as parents, like, ‘This isn’t OK.’ We know this situation is dangerous, and it needs to change. If she gets away with this with no consequences, then it’s not good for anyone, especially the kids,” Draper could be heard saying in the clip.

What’s even more shocking is that Draper asked Mortensen to share videos of Paul allegedly assaulting him with her and the rest of the group so that they could defend him while cameras were rolling. (According to The Blast, a shocking video of Paul appearing to assault Mortensen during a 2023 argument went viral in March 2026.)

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Jessi Draper Sends Even More Support To Mortensen In Leaked Audio Clip

Draper, who has two kids with her soon-to-be ex-husband, Jordan Ngatikaura, sent even more support Mortensen’s way in her audio message, calling the situation “freaking hard” before admitting the situation has been painful.

“I love Taylor, and I’m just sad it’s gotten to this point. But I think something has to happen for her to learn some lessons. And I hope this is helping you too. I know it’s probably really hard,” Draper added.

Draper’s defense of Mortensen in the leaked audio clip has caused a bit of a stir online, given the fact that the TV personality recently sat on Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast and defended the mother of three while slamming Mortensen and the rest of “DadTok.”

“I’m soooo sick of these mentally ill attention-seeking adults that are 30+ years old using Ever as a pawn to air out their grievances with one another,” one user wrote on Reddit, adding that the entire cast of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” needs professional help. “The fact these people have kids and are using this baby’s pain and abuse to get more fame and attention is SICK.”

One user also chimed in on the conversation, questioning why Draper would publicly slam Mortensen for weeks, knowing she had sided with him just weeks before, while another said Draper was “not a girl’s girl.”

A fourth shared a different perspective, calling on Hulu to axe the reality show completely. “This is why I said this show needs to be canceled. It’s destroying their lives, but they’re too fame-obsessed to see it. They all need help.”

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Draper Defends Her Position In New Social Media Post

On her Instagram Stories, Draper opened up about the leaked video and accused Mortensen and his alleged roommate, Crew, of releasing the audio to ruin another woman’s life. Continuing, Draper said that her comments were made at the beginning of filming season 5 of “SLOMW,” when she and Paul were at odds. She admitted, however, that she and Paul wound up bonding over their shared experiences, and that her support for Paul in recent weeks has been genuine.