5 things to know this morning: Uproar over Kim Kardashian ad, 'New Girl' ends, and the great Yanny and Laurel debate
Good morning! Catch up on your pop culture news with our roundup of today’s top stories — so far.
1. Kim Kardashian ad prompts huge backlash
Kim Kardashian used her Instagram to promote appetite-suppressing lollipops and was promptly blasted by fans — and The Good Place star Jameela Jamil — for sending a “toxic” and “unhealthy” message. The ad has since been deleted. Read more >
2. Prince George and Princess Charlotte make the cut
With Meghan Markle’s dad sidelined by a heart operation, it’s still a mystery as to who will walk the bride down the aisle on Saturday. But we do know that she’ll be joined by 10 cute kiddos, including future niece and nephew Princess Charlotte and Prince George. This morning Kensington Palace confirmed the list of young bridesmaids and page boys for the royal wedding. Read more >
Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle have chosen the Bridesmaids and Page Boys for their Wedding on Saturday 19th May #RoyalWedding: https://t.co/fRX7IA5Cn9
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 16, 2018
3. The Yanny versus Laurel debate wages on
“Do you hear Yanny or Laurel?” is the new “is the dress blue and black or white and gold?” — and the internet is obsessed. A mysterious audio recording has celebrities taking sides, but here’s what it all really means about your hearing. Read more >
What do you hear?! Yanny or Laurel pic.twitter.com/jvHhCbMc8I
— Cloe Feldman (@CloeCouture) May 15, 2018
4. Shoppers are disappointed with Rihanna’s lingerie line
Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty range may not be so size-inclusive after all. Shoppers are criticizing the lingerie line for not including their sizes, despite its body-positive promises. Read more >
@savagexfenty drops worldwide at MIDNIGHT 12:01 am EST TONIGHT at SAVAGEX.com !!!
A post shared by badgalriri (@badgalriri) on May 10, 2018 at 10:44am PDT
5. New Girl is no more
TV’s most adorkable sitcom is over. Zooey Deschanel’s Fox show ended its 7-season run Tuesday night — and, yes, they managed to work in one last round of “True American.” Read more >
This season wouldn't be complete without True American. #NewGirl pic.twitter.com/91WP0Wuvmr
— New Girl (@NewGirlonFOX) May 16, 2018
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