Tinder
The dating app just released the results of their “Year in Swipe” study. It found the most popular emoji in bios is the facepalm. The most popular words used are real, lit, cause or mission, stan, tea, travel, woke, connection, explore and snack.
Twitter
It released its year-end data yesterday. The most retweeted tweet was: World Record Egg. “Game of Thrones” was the most-tweeted TV show of the year, while “Avengers: Endgame” was the most-tweeted movie. Tom Holland was the top actor, BTS was the top musical act, Barcelona was the top sports team, Neymar was the top male athlete, and Megan Rapinoe was the top female athlete.
Megan Rapinoe
After leading the US Women’s National Soccer team to a World Cup title in June, the social activist and soccer icon legend scored yet another victory and become the fourth woman to win the 2019 Sports Illustrated Sports Person of the Year.
Pete Frates
The Former Boston College baseball player, who was known for championing the Ice Bucket Challenge that generated millions in donations, passed away yesterday at the age of 34. Frates had been fighting ALS, also known as Lou Gherig’s disease, since March of 2012, when he was 27.
The Golden Globes
The nominees were announced yesterday, and Netflix reigned supreme with 34 total nods across film and TV categories. In film, “Marriage Story” led with 6 nominations, while on the TV side, “Chernobyl,” “The Crown” and “Unbelievable” are locked in a three way tie for most nominations.
Qdoba
The fast food chain is selling candles that smell like their queso. They go on sale today at their website
Apple
The new Mac Pro, anticipated by power users for its jaw-dropping specs, and by Apple design fans for its cheese-grater-like appearance, will be available for preorders beginning today.
The University of Milan
According to researchers there, ancient humans may have developed the ability to smile in order to attract less aggressive mates, or more specifically, sexual partners.
Vanna White
After host Pat Sajak had emergency surgery, she stepped in as the host of Wheel of Fortune for the first time in her 37 year career yesterday. White will continue in this new position for three weeks while Sajak recovers.
Beyonce
She teased her highly-anticipated Ivy Park collection with Adidas. The unisex and gender-neutral styles will release January 18 and include accessories and footwear.
