Kyedae and TenZ's Breakup, Zayn Malik's Tour, Trump's racist AI video

Streamers Kyedae, Tenz reveals breakup

Twitch streamer Kyedae has opened up about the end of her long-term relationship with fellow content creator Tyson, also known as Tenz. 

In a statement posted to her audience, Kyedae revealed that the two had actually been separated for some time, explaining that they ultimately realized they had “stopped growing as individuals” toward the latter part of their relationship. 

She noted that for years, nearly every aspect of their lives revolved around one another, from work and hobbies to daily routines, a dynamic that eventually made it clear they needed space to rediscover themselves separately.

“For most of our relationship, we did everything together. Work - together. Hobbies and interests - together. Pretty much everything - together,” Kyedae wrote.

Looking back, Kyedae reflected on how quickly their relationship progressed, sharing that they moved in together just weeks after meeting and spent their formative years, from ages 17 to 24, side by side. 

“...That was all we knew,” she noted. “Over time, it became clear that we needed space to grow into our own people separately.”

While the internet often searches for drama surrounding breakups, she stressed that there was no scandal behind their decision, saying, “the truth is simple–we grew apart.” 

Kyedae also clarified that there was no resentment, wrongdoing, or single event that led to the split, adding that she and Tyson still care deeply for one another and sincerely wish each other well. 

The former couple, who got engaged in 2022, became especially well-known within the gaming community, particularly during Tyson’s rise as a competitive Valorant player under the name TenZ. They have been together for six years, during which Kyedae has battled leukemia.

Cynthia Erivo receives standing ovation for one-woman show ‘Dracula’

Cynthia Erivo brought the house down at the Noël Coward Theatre as she stepped back onto the West End stage, earning a prolonged standing ovation during the first London preview of her solo production, Dracula.

The preview, held on February 7, showcased Erivo alone on stage as she navigated an intense retelling of Bram Stoker’s gothic novel, portraying 23 distinct characters over the course of the performance. From Mina Murray and Jonathan Harker to Van Helsing and the titular vampire, Erivo shifts roles at rapid speed, anchoring the entire production on her performance alone. 

The London engagement follows the show’s initial run with the Sydney Theatre Company before its transfer to the West End. Directed and adapted by Kip Williams, Dracula is staged using his signature “cine-theatre” approach, blending live acting with both real-time and pre-recorded footage. The production relies on 26 cameras operated live on stage, creating a cinematic experience that unfolds in sync with Erivo’s performance.

Erivo’s return to the stage comes during a high point in her screen career. She starred in Wicked in 2024 and followed it with Wicked: For Good in 2025, earning a Golden Globe nomination for the latter.

Zayn Malik launches arena and stadium tour

Zayn Malik is gearing up for the biggest chapter of his solo career yet, unveiling a sweeping tour across the UK and the Americas that will see him step onto arena and stadium stages for the first time. 

The newly announced run spans 31 shows and is set to accompany the release of Malik’s upcoming album, Konnakol, due out on April 17. The tour is scheduled to begin in Manchester on May 12 before arriving in London on May 23, where Malik will perform at the O2 in front of one of his largest UK crowds to date.

Sharing the news directly with fans on Instagram, Malik described the run as “my first ever headline arena & stadium tour.” 

The tour announcement lands alongside fresh music from the singer, with Malik also releasing his new single, “Die For Me.” The track serves as the latest preview of Konnakol, which will become his fifth solo studio album since departing One Direction.

Donald Trump posts racist AI videos of the Obamas, deletes and denies it after

President Donald Trump is facing intense criticism after sharing and then deleting a social media video that included a racist depiction of former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama. 

Trump has denied responsibility for the offensive imagery, saying he was unaware it appeared in the clip when it was posted.

The controversy centers on a 62-second video Trump shared on his Truth Social account overnight, which primarily pushed claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election. At the very end of the video was a short clip portraying the Obamas as apes, set to the song The Lion Sleeps Tonight. 

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Friday, Trump said he had only watched the beginning of the video and insisted he did not know the racist segment was included. Asked whether he would apologize, he responded, “I didn’t make a mistake,” explaining that a staff member had posted the video on his behalf. 

Trump added that he liked the video’s message about voter fraud, but acknowledged that if the entire clip had been reviewed, it “probably” would not have been shared. “We took it down as soon as we found out about it,” he said.

The White House initially dismissed criticism, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt characterizing the post as an “internet meme video” and accusing critics of “fake outrage.” However, after condemnation mounted from both Democrats and Republicans, a White House official said the post had been shared “erroneously” by a staffer.

The Obamas have not commented publicly on the incident.

ICYMI:

• Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny delivered a striking and culturally rich performance as the headliner of the Super Bowl LX halftime show at Levi’s Stadium, dazzling millions with a largely Spanish‑language set that celebrated his heritage, featured surprise appearances by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, and culminated in a powerful moment where he shouted “God Bless America” while naming countries across the Americas and holding a football reading “Together, We Are America,” underscoring themes of unity and cultural pride. 

• Logan Paul criticized his brother Jake Paul’s comments on Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance, saying, “I love my brother but I don’t agree with this. Puerto Ricans are Americans & I’m happy they were given the opportunity to showcase the talent that comes from the island.” He was responding to Jake’s earlier post urging fans to boycott the show and calling Bad Bunny “a fake American citizen performing who publicly hates America.”

• Emma Roberts has been cast as the lead in the horror film A Body In The Woods, a gothic thriller produced by Dave Caplan, whose previous credits include Longlegs and The Monkey. She stars as Alice Lincoln, a turn-of-the-century woman living in the isolated Marshall Woods, an area steeped in folklore about a dangerous witch, whose quiet vigil over the body of an unknown mine worker at her remote cabin spirals into terror as strange nighttime disturbances and the presence of a silent figure nearby make her question whether the dead are truly at rest.

— Bea Bertuldo

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