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Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'Zendaya hat theory' sends TikTok into a frenzy as 'ominous' outfit resurfaces
There's a bizarre conspiracy theory spreading online around Zendaya's iconic hats. But where on earth does it come from, why is it viral and what exactly does it mean? The internet is rife with chilling conspiracies and dubious true crime tales, but this latest one has TikTok in over their heads. Tom Holland gone "missing", Beyoncé 's involvement and incorrect anagrams: welcome to the weird world behind the viral ' Zendaya hat theory'. Over the past month, social media has been overrun with false yet hilarious claims that Zendaya is hiding Tom Holland in her "big hat", that Zendaya is part of the horror Babadook universe and that Zendaya herself is somehow in on the whole conspiracy. The first thing you need to know (if you haven't guessed) is that it is absolute nonsense. But the true story lies in where it comes from and – more importantly – how it spread. What are the origins of the Zendaya hat theory? It all kicked off after the 2025 Met Gala. Zendaya showed up in one of the event's most striking outfits: an all-white Dior suit, designed by Pharrell Williams for Louis Vuitton. But it was her white wide-brimmed hat that stole the show – and which triggered TikTok's conspirators. See, it's not the first time Zendaya has worn a statement hat. The last memorable time was in 2014. And, let's just say, it was something. The original hat in question was resurfaced on May 1 when TikTok user @thesnakebloxx posted a video of younger Zendaya to unsettling music (the clip has since gained 24.5 million views). An interviewer asks: 'What's your favourite song by [Beyoncé]?' and the Disney star makes a gagging expression. 'That's like an impossible question,' Zendaya replies. 'It's Beyoncé. I'm gonna have to go with everything .' The video then jumps to a blurry zoom-in of Zendaya in the hat. The hat in question was first seen at the Teen Vogue Young Hollywood Party in 2014, one of Zendaya's first major red carpet appearances – and one of her most memorable looks. She can be seen in a all-black suit with a, frankly, massive bowler hat on top of her head, which was a stark deviation from her more feminine looks. A subsequent video by the same creator said: 'Zendaya wore a big white hat to the MET gala. But what does this mean for the Zendaya theory? Her outfit was an exact opposite of the original black outfit.' They then showed Zendaya wearing a snake pin on the back of her suit jacket, claiming that this was a reference to their username: snakebloxx. But what was the relevance of the Beyoncé clip? In 2020, a clip of Zendaya from 2015 being asked about Beyoncé was edited to make it look as though her smile glitched in an unsettling way, as reported by Vulture. Why did it go viral? The creator finished their follow-up video by stating: 'We know the truth and we'll tell you now. But, first, what do you think it all means? We definitely know but we just want to see if you guys can guess.' But at this point, TikTokers themselves had already taken the reins. And let's just say, the conspiracies that have developed from the original video have been outlandish to say the least. And a bamboozling number revolve around Zendaya's boyfriend and Marvel co-star Tom Holland. 'Tom is in the hat,' one user stated, to hundreds of upvotes. Another video, which has 2.9 million views, said: 'Guys.. I have a theory, stay with me here. The hat is black… Black has five letters… Tom has three letters… Five take away three equals two. There are two 'a's in Zendaya…' The video continues in a nonsensical way until it comes back to 'Tom and Zendaya being two people, minus…the hat .' Despite being quite transparently made up, the commenters have been expressing genuine unsettlement over the videos. 'BRO THIS IS ACTUALLY GETTING SCARY,' one user wrote. 'I'm shaking is this real…' So, what was the point? Was it all an elaborate joke? A social experiment? The internet has already seen how far celebrity conspiracies can spread – particularly given the recent virality of the TikTok 'documentary' about Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez. It seems the 'Zendaya hat theory' has been a fun look at phenomenon that can become a lot more serious.
The Sun
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Sophie Habboo & Jamie Laing make saucy confessions about their ‘electrifying' romps & being ‘sex icons'
SOPHIE Habboo and Jamie Laing have made a saucy confession about their 'electrifying' romps. The pair, who got married in April 2023, have also given the lowdown on being 'sex icons.' 5 5 Speaking on their podcast Newlyweds, Sophie, 30, and Jamie, 36, spoke about their recent shoot and article done exclusively with The Times. She explained that the journalist asked a simple question like 'how long have you been going out for,' and Jamie decided to answer the journalist with a little more information. Speaking to their listeners alongside Jamie, Sophie says: 'Jaimie decided to tell her the first time we had sex and it was electrifying, and looked at me like ahah. 'And I'm like 'are you f**king OK mate? Like you had an electric shock.' She then went on to explain Jamie's 'other favourite thing to say to journalist.' Sophie said that he would say: 'I love her so much, and…I think she loves me. 'I'm not sure, I'm not sure if she loves me, but I'm pretty sure she hates me.' She then went on to say that she thinks that is the reason why people think they are in a ' fake relationship ' because he puts the 'narrative out that I don't love you.' Jamie added: 'Everyone on TikTok thinks I'm gay.' What is a 'coregasm' and how can you achieve one, as Sophie Habboo admits experiencing the saucy gym phenomenon Sophie then went on to talk about how social media users have now got a soft spot for Jamie after he completed his Ultra Marathon which saw him run an astonishing 150 miles. They then went on to ask each other if they think of themselves as 'sex icons.' Sophie explained that she is sure that some people think he is, before Jamie then quipped in and said that he believes Sophie thinks of herself as sexy. Talking to Sophie, Jamie said: 'You told me once..'l was in a club once, and I heard people talking next to me. 5 5 5 Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing - relationship timeline MADE In Chelsea stars Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo said I Do in 2023. Here's their love story. The couple first met while appearing in the E4 show Made In Chelsea. During a trip to South Africa, which aired towards the end of MIC series 17, Jamie began to realise he had feelings for Sophie. The couple first got together in 2019 but endured a number of obstacles including a cheating scandal during the same year, as he slept with Rosi Mai Waldon while the pair were exclusively dating. Jamie and Sophie managed to successfully put the past behind them and announced their engagement in 2021. They had a London wedding in April 2023. Shortly after, Jamie and Sophie flew to Spain to get married at the Marbella Club surrounded by 200 guests. 'It was a couple of guys and they were in the cubical and they were talking about the fact that Sophie Habboo was in the club.' He also asked Sophie if she thinks he is good looking, to which she replied: 'Yes I am married to you you weirdo.' Jamie added: 'Do you think I'm sexy?' Sophie replied: 'I did when we were dating and I do now. But you show your bum crack to me. That isn't sexy.'
Associated Press
01-04-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker launches talking filibuster to protest Trump's agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker carried an all-night speaking filibuster in protest of President Donald Trump's agenda into Tuesday morning. Booker took to the Senate floor on Monday evening saying he would remain there as long as he was 'physically able.' He was still on the floor more than 12 hours later, according to his staff. 'These are not normal times in our nation,' Booker said at the start of his speech. 'And they should not be treated as such in the United States Senate. The threats to the American people and American democracy are grave and urgent, and we all must do more to stand against them,.' Booker railed against cuts to Social Security offices and spoke to concerns that broader cuts to the social safety net could be coming, though Republican lawmakers say the program won't be touched. On Tuesday morning, Booker got some help from Democratic colleagues, who gave him a break from speaking to ask him a question. Booker said he would yield for questions but would not give up the Senate floor. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina, who filibustered for 24 hours and 18 minutes against the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
