Katy and Trudeau Dating Rumors, Lofi Girl Graduates, Kamala Opts Out

Justin Trudeau & Katy Perry Spark Dating Rumors

Pop superstar Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have fueled dating speculation after reportedly sharing a dinner date in Montreal. Video footage obtained by TMZ showed the pair at Le Violon restaurant.

Sources indicate that they shared several dishes, including lobster, and enjoyed cocktails. After their dinner, Trudeau was later spotted at Katy Perry's highly anticipated Lifetimes Tour concert, which has been making waves across North America, further fueling the speculation about their blossoming connection.

Youtube’s ‘Lofi Girl’ Graduates

Lofi Girl, the beloved animated figure from the iconic YouTube channel known for its continuous lo-fi hip-hop livestream, has finally graduated after seven years of perpetual studying. The milestone was revealed in a TikTok video.

In the clip, the character swaps her signature headphones for a graduation cap, holding up a laptop that displays “THE END.” An audio snippet from Disney Channel’s A.N.T. Farm accompanies the scene, with the line, “Finally, finished with all my homework. I don’t know what I learned, but I’m done learning,” humorously marking the end of her seemingly endless academic loop.

ICYMI:

• Justin Timberlake has revealed he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease.

• Miley Cyrus has stated on SiriusXM that she’s working on something “really, really special” for Hannah Montana’s 20th Anniversary.

Kamala Harris Opts Against California Governorship

Former US presidential candidate Kamala Harris has announced that she will not seek the governorship of California. Following her unsuccessful 2024 presidential campaign, speculation arose that Harris was considering entering next year’s race to lead her home state, where she previously served as a US Senator and prosecutor.

In a statement shared on social media, Harris conveyed her decision with careful consideration: “After deep reflection, I’ve decided that I will not run for Governor in this election.” She assured followers that he would share details about her plans in the coming months, hinting at a continued public role. The decision keeps the door open for a potential 2028 White House bid and impacts the race to succeed Gavin Newsom, who also has presidential ambitions.

POP FACT: On this day in 2020, Taylor Swift hit Number 1 with her eighth studio album Folklore.

Madison & White Eyed for 'Social Network 2'

Sources suggest that Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White are being considered for the leading roles in Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming sequel to the critically acclaimed 2010 film, The Social Network. Although no official offers have been made at this stage, Sorkin has reportedly held discussions with both actors regarding the project. Currently, the film is in the early phases of development and has not yet received approval or a green light from Sony Pictures, which is overseeing the project's progression.

ICYMI:

• Lana Del Rey has shared new photos from her wedding.

• Dove Cameron, Damiano David, Matty Healy, Gabbriette, and Gerard Way were all spotted at Lady Gaga’s MAYHEM Ball in Los Angeles.

• YouTube is set to be included in Australia’s social media ban for children under the age of 16, joining platforms like Twitter/X and Instagram. The ban comes into place on December 10th.

• A new trailer has been released for ‘ZOOTOPIA 2.’ Out November 26th.

• ESPN has cut ties with Shannon Sharpe following the settlement of a sexual assault lawsuit, The Athletic has reported.

• Rosalia has issued a statement following fashion designer Miguel Adrover’s decision to no longer work with her due to her silence on Palestine: “The fact that I have not used my platform in a manner aligned with other people’s style or expectations does not mean that I don’t condemn what is happening in Palestine.”

Best New Track: The Subway by Chappell Roan

Can you hear that? Echoing from the rooftops all the way down by the rail station below — she got away!!!!

Fans have eagerly awaited a studio version of “The Subway” for over a year after Chappell Roan first unveiled the song live at the Governors Ball in June 2024. Just recently, posters appeared across New York City teasing the release with slogan “Going through a breakup? Get bangs!” and a “Best before August 1” bread tag hinting at the release date. It’s a clever wink at the cover art of Roan adrift in a sea of wigs.

Fresh off her Grammy win for Best New Artist, Roan might seem like she’s just getting started, but she’s already moving like a main-stage star. “The Subway” captures heartbreak in the kind of gut-punch honesty we’ve come to expect from Taylor Swift while carrying a similar undercut to Olivia Rodrigo’s “drivers license.” That familiar mix-up when you think an old flame’s a couple seats down from you.

The outro is a playful twist of words turning “she’s got a way” into “she got away.” The longing, charm and allusion are all packed into four minutes. And that’s available right now.

—Dawson Therre

— Katie Macbeth

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