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Cinemas threaten Minecraft Movie audiences over ‘chicken jockey’ TikTok trend
Plus: Instagram is beefing up its search to compete with TikTok

What’s up, y’all? Ryan here in LA—and before we jump in, I have to shout out my favorite soccer team, Arsenal. Beating Real Madrid in the Champions League? Massive. Declan Rice with that free-kick magic? Even better. On to the semis we go—come on, you Gunners!
Now let’s get into the headlines I’m paying attention to today.
First up: Markets are reacting to Trump’s latest tariff threats, with uncertainty mounting around what the endgame actually looks like. The ripple effect is hitting everything from late night punchlines to the price of viral trinkets—and no one’s quite sure where it lands.
In entertainment, the Minecraft movie is dealing with unexpected fallout from a bizarre TikTok trend involving live chickens, while a faith-based studio is giving audiences a vote in what gets made. Coffee Mate’s Piña Colada creamer—launched as a gimmick—is now a breakout star, thanks to a White Lotus cameo.
Over in culture and branding, Barbie just introduced LeBron James as the newest Ken, Instagram is doubling down on search to chase TikTok’s discovery edge, and viral fame continues to backfire for employees caught in the algorithm.
Let’s dive in—scroll down for all the updates! 🚀
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