A widely circulated rumor claimed Iranian state TV announced a 'great surprise' that the world would remember for centuries, but no credible news sources confirmed this, and it appears to be false or unverified.
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden surprised fans by announcing the arrival of their son, Cardinal, joining their 4-year-old daughter Raddix. The couple had been hoping for another baby and had considered surrogacy options. Diaz, who welcomed Raddix via surrogate at 48, expressed gratitude for expanding their family later in life. The couple is overjoyed and feeling blessed by the arrival of their son.
Taylor Swift announced her new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," during her acceptance speech for best pop vocal album at the Grammys. The album is set to be released on April 19, and Swift hinted at revealing the album's cover soon. This surprise announcement came after fans speculated about a potential "Taylor's version" of her "Reputation" album due to changes in her social media profile pictures.
Katie Couric received a surprise announcement that she's going to be a grandmother thanks to a friendship bracelet made by her daughters during a Taylor Swift concert. In a video shared on Instagram, Couric is seen figuring out the message on the bracelet, which spells out "Granny to be." She is shocked when her daughter reveals that she is pregnant. Couric has kept the news under wraps for several months.
Katie Couric, the veteran journalist, announced that her daughter Ellie Monahan is pregnant by sharing a video of the moment she first learned the news. Ellie and her sister Carrie used a friendship bracelet to reveal the pregnancy to their mom before attending a Taylor Swift concert. In the video, Couric is initially confused by the bracelet's message before realizing that she is going to be a grandma. She reacts with surprise and joy. Ellie is married to Mark Dobrosky, and Couric expressed her happiness for the couple in a heartfelt Instagram post.
Former "Jeopardy!" contestant Sean McShane, who won over $82,000 on the show in February, was surprised by host Ken Jennings with the news that he would be competing in the Tournament of Champions. McShane had thought he would be invited to the wildcard tournament, but Jennings revealed that he would be going straight to the main event. McShane is excited for the opportunity and hopes for a rematch with Ray Lalonde, who eliminated him in a previous game.
Rapper Snoop Dogg has announced a partnership with smokeless fire pit brand Solo Stove, just days after surprising fans by stating he was "giving up smoke." In an advertisement posted on social media, Snoop Dogg explained that he was done with the drawbacks of smoke, such as coughing and smelly clothes, and praised Solo Stove for providing a smokeless fire experience. This announcement comes after fans speculated that Snoop Dogg was quitting smoking marijuana, but it turns out he was referring to traditional smoke from fires. The rapper has now become the official "smokesman" for Solo Stove.
Model and singer Suki Waterhouse surprised the crowd at the Corona Capital Festival in Mexico by revealing her pregnancy on stage. Waterhouse, who has been in a relationship with actor Robert Pattinson for over five years, opened her coat to show her baby bump, eliciting cheers from the audience. The couple began living together in London during the pandemic, and Waterhouse expressed her happiness in their long-term relationship in a recent interview.
Taylor Swift's final Eras Tour show has fans speculating that she will announce the release date of 1989 (Taylor's Version). Clues include the date of the show (8/9), the number of days since the original release of 1989, the resemblance of her new outfit to one worn during the 1989 Tour, the absence of one song from 1989 in her setlist, and a road sign in a music video that reads "1989 TV." Fans eagerly await the announcement.
Cher surprises fans by announcing her new gelato business venture through an Instagram post. The 77-year-old singer and actress revealed that she has been working on the idea since 2018 and shared a video of an ice cream truck branded with the name "Cher-lato" and various portraits of herself. Fans expressed excitement and support for the venture, while some even got a taste of the gelato and gave it positive reviews. Cher did not reveal the official launch date but teased that there is more to come.
Chihiro Fujioka, one of the original directors of Super Mario RPG, expressed his surprise and pleasure at the announcement of a Switch remake of the game. Although he is not involved in the updated version, Fujioka is excited to see the upgraded graphics and music. In a previous interview, he mentioned his desire to make a follow-up to Super Mario RPG, possibly as his final game. The remake is set to release on November 17th.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell announced on Instagram that she has welcomed a second child, in addition to her 2-year-old daughter. Campbell expressed her joy and gratitude for her new baby boy, but did not reveal his name. She previously spoke about waiting for the right time to have a child and how motherhood has brought her immense happiness. Congratulations and well wishes poured in from her famous friends.