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USA Today
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Google reveals more Amaya Papaya fun after 'Love Island USA' win
Google is celebrating the winners of "Love Island USA" Season 7 with a fruit-shaped Easter egg. On July 13, Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales were crowned the fan-favorite couple during the finale of the dating reality show, earning a $100,000 cash prize to boot. Espinal, a 25-year-old cardiac nurse, had a tumultuous journey since entering the villa on the fourth episode of the season. But between failed couplings with fellow Islanders Ace Greene, Austin Shepard and Zak Srakaew, Espinal became a fan favorite for her affirmations of positivity and self-love. One such declaration, which came in the form of a song "Amaya Papaya" sang to herself in the mirror, even caught Google's attention. Earlier in July, the search engine used lyrics from the song to appear in a ticker tape pop-up message atop the page when users Google "Amaya Papaya." Now that Espinal took home the title, Google has added another nod to the New York City native. Papayas flood Google screen for Amaya from 'Love Island USA' Users searching for "Amaya Papaya" or "Amaya Love Island" on Google July 14 got a fruit-shaped surprise on their screens. An array of papayas and confetti temporarily pour down the screen when the search is made on Google. In addition, the existing ticker tape lyric also runs across the top of the screen. "I never said I was perfect. I never said I didn't have any flaws," the line reads. "We love to celebrate fun moments in pop culture by creating delightful surprises when people come to Search looking for information about iconic TV shows, films and more," a Google spokesperson previously said in a statement to USA TODAY. 'Amaya Papaya' song from 'Love Island USA' goes viral 1 billion likes and Amaya drops a mixtape. 💿 #LoveIslandUSA @Amaya🩰🍒💕🫧 #AmayaPapaya Google isn't the only big name to recognize "Amaya Papaya" and her self-love ballad. After "Love Island USA" posted the clip of Espinal's song to TikTok, some brands even chimed in to share their support for her. Chipotle said in a comment that it is "abt to add papaya to the menu bc i love amaya so much." Cheez-It called the tune the "song of the summer" in another TikTok comment. The clip went viral, garnering more than 16 million views and one million likes to date. Grammy Award-winning singer Lizzo shared a video using the song, writing, "tell Amaya Papaya we love her." Even Espinal's former fellow Islanders, including Jeremiah Brown, Andreina Santos-Marte and Courtney Watson, also made videos lip syncing to the audio. Contributing: Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at


Business Upturn
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
House of David Season Season 2: Release date rumors, cast updates and what to expect next
By Aman Shukla Published on July 14, 2025, 18:00 IST Last updated July 14, 2025, 18:25 IST Man, House of David on Prime Video hit like a lightning bolt, didn't it? That first season, with David taking down Goliath and all the palace drama, had me glued to the screen. After pulling in 22 million viewers in just over two weeks, it's no shock that Amazon greenlit Season 2. So, what's the latest on when it's coming, who's returning, and what's next for our favorite shepherd-turned-hero? Let's dive in. When Can We Expect House of David Season 2? No official word on the release date yet, but there's some juicy buzz floating around. Jon Erwin, the showrunner, posted on Instagram about filming starting in Greece around Easter 2025. They're building some epic sets—think sprawling biblical fortresses. Season 1 went from cameras rolling to streaming in under a year, so we are betting we could see Season 2 by spring 2026, maybe April or May. Who's Coming Back in House of David Season 2? The cast is what makes House of David pop, and thankfully, most of the big names are set to return. Michael Iskander is back as David, and let me tell you, his performance gives me chills every time—equal parts heart and grit. Here's who else we're likely seeing: Ali Suliman as King Saul as King Saul Ayelet Zurer as Queen Ahinoam as Queen Ahinoam Stephen Lang as Samuel as Samuel Indy Lewis as Michal as Michal Ethan Kai as Jonathan as Jonathan Oded Fehr as Abner The Season 1 finale threw a curveball with Sam Otto's Eshbaal snagging the throne, so expect him to stir up trouble. Sadly, no Martyn Ford as Goliath (RIP, big guy). No word on new faces yet, but we are crossing our fingers for some fresh characters to shake things up. What's the Story Going to Be in House of David Season 2? Season 2 picks up after that insane Goliath fight. David's a hero now, but the crown's still a long way off. The finale left us with Eshbaal's sneaky power grab, so we are expecting a full-on rivalry with David. Plus, Saul's paranoia is bound to crank the drama to 11. Will David and Michal's romance bloom amidst the chaos? And how's Jonathan going to handle his family turning on his best friend? Jon Erwin's hinted at a multi-season arc, maybe even six seasons, tracing David's rise from fugitive to king. We are stoked for more battles, betrayals, and those quiet moments where David's faith shines through. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Mexico retailers poised for Q2 bump despite inflation rebound
By Natalia Siniawski MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexican retailers are expected to post solid second-quarter 2025 results, boosted by favorable calendar effects, though global economic risks and sticky inflation present challenges for brands in the year's second half, analysts told Reuters. Favorable calendar effects have made analysts more optimistic about the quarter. Still, investors will watch results from Mexico's Walmart, Chedraui, and Liverpool for signs of how retailers were attracting cautious consumers as inflation ticked up and the economy weakened. Analysts said inclusion of the Easter holiday in the second quarter will give sales figures a boost from last year, when Easter was in the first quarter. Walmex has already announced record in-store and online sales during Mexico's Hot Sale, a nine-day promotional period that began in late May. An LSEG poll of analysts forecast Walmex will post a 9% revenue and 5% profit jump from a year earlier. Antonio Hernandez, an analyst at Actinver, told Reuters many workers received their annual profit-sharing bonus payments in May, which increased their spending power during the promotional period. "The Hot Sale's timing was able to benefit from the boost of PTU payment... especially for retailers more exposed to discretionary consumption like clothing or electronics," Hernandez said. Ariel Mendez, consultant at Ve Por Mas financial group, said the Easter effect could boost soft drink and snacks retailers like Femsa, which owns Mexico's omnipresent chain of Oxxo convenience stores, and bottled drink giant Arca Continental. In May, Mexico's annual headline inflation rose outside the central bank's target range of 2%-4%, where it remained in June. Core inflation, considered a better indicator of price trends, reached its highest level in June since April 2024. Analysts said retailers have rolled out strategies inviting consumers to shift habits rather than cut back on purchases. For instance, they have been promoting cheaper store-brand products, offering loyalty programs and using smaller packaging. "Retailers are increasing private label participation, as these brands are cheaper, more accessible for customers, and often yield better margins for the stores," said Hernandez. Walmart, Chedraui, and Liverpool have all expanded these lines across multiple price tiers. Analysts will likely read second-quarter results as a sign of how retailers' tactics could pay off in the second half, when the central bank forecasts the economy will grow just 0.1%. Other headwinds could come in the form of lower remittances, which fell 4.6% in May, after April saw the steepest drop in over a decade. Analyst Hernandez warned that political and macro uncertainty could hit retailers more exposed to these flows. He added that while the minimum wage rose 12% this year, sales are not growing at the same pace — raising questions about whether consumers will spend more, and on what. "I believe retailers will maintain all these strategies," Mendez said. "They not only provide a tool to combat inflation, but also allow them to be much more efficient, have wider margins, and, with that, better returns for investors." ($1 = 18.8332 Mexican pesos at end-June)


Scottish Sun
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Groom's ‘attention-seeking' sister shamed for wearing white to his wedding – then bizarrely claiming it's ‘sage green'
Here's what not to wear if you're invited to a wedding AISLE SAY! Groom's 'attention-seeking' sister shamed for wearing white to his wedding – then bizarrely claiming it's 'sage green' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN has left the internet outraged after claiming her white bridal dress was actually sage green. Looking at the dress, you would mistake her for the bride, but she was actually the groom's brother's girlfriend. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Many claimed the wedding guest was trying to look like the bride Credit: Getty - Contributor 3 She insisted her dress was sage green but others weren't convinced Credit: Reddit 3 The style of the dress also had people raising their eyebrows Credit: Reddit One gobsmacked wedding guest decided to share pictures of the sister's outfit online to call the sister-in-law out. In the post, the wedding guest revealed that the dress code was 'summer pastel chic.' That meant many of the guests came in butter yellow, soft pinks and lilacs. But one guest took the pale colour-scheme too far when she turned up in an off-white gown. READ MORE ON WEDDINGS FROCK SHOCK Influencer slammed for 'inappropriate' wedding guest dress that shows knickers While she claimed the dress was sage green, many argued it was far too pale to be able to tell. In the pictures, her dress looked off-white and to top it off, had a very bridal structure to it. The dress had a sweetheart neckline, off the shoulder sleeves, and a tight corset top decorated with delicate flowers. The skirt came down to the floor showing a glimpse of her sage green heels. She was also spotted holding a white veil throughout the wedding. The Reddit post read: "The dresscode was summer pastel chic, so think Easter colours. "The gf (girlfriend) of the groom's brother wore a sage green (wedding) dress that in no way, shape or form appeared to be sage green, or any other colour. "The veil she's carrying was the flower girl's (her daughter)." Shockingly, it turns out that this was not the first time one of the wedding guests had asked to wear something inappropriate at the wedding. "This was after the MIL had asked the bride if she could wear a white jumpsuit to the wedding, to which the bride obviously said no," they continued. The Reddit thread soon went viral and people were furious at the 'attention-seeking' sister. One person wrote: "Wow, that's very bridal." Another commented: "Are you joking? I thought the first photo was the bride's dress for comparison. Unless my phone screen is f**ked, I cannot understand how that is remotely green. How rude." "Is she roleplaying a bride since her bf hasn't married her yet?" penned a third. Wedding Guest Outfit Etiquette If you're struggling to decided on a dress to see you through wedding season, here's a few rules on what not to wear so you don't get in trouble. Folklore says that wearing red at a wedding means you slept with the groom. Casual attire like jeans and flip flops should always be avoided. Any colour that could be picked up as white or cream - even if it's not. Most would agree that your cleavage needs to be covered. Wearing white is a massive no-no if you're not the bride. "Some guests did think that she was jealous because she has kids with the groom's brother but no ring yet," replied the poster. Meanwhile a fourth said: "Ok that's fully a wedding gown ma'am. Couldn't even let her have one day huh?" "Her shoes are sage green. The dress is not,' claimed a fifth Someone else added: "Is she that hungry for attention?"


The Irish Sun
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Groom's ‘attention-seeking' sister shamed for wearing white to his wedding – then bizarrely claiming it's ‘sage green'
A WOMAN has left the internet outraged after claiming her white bridal dress was actually sage green. Looking at the dress, you would mistake her for the bride, but she was actually the groom's brother's girlfriend. 3 Many claimed the wedding guest was trying to look like the bride Credit: Getty - Contributor 3 She insisted her dress was sage green but others weren't convinced Credit: Reddit 3 The style of the dress also had people raising their eyebrows Credit: Reddit One gobsmacked In the post, the wedding guest revealed that the dress code was 'summer pastel chic.' That meant many of the guests came in butter yellow, soft pinks and lilacs. But one guest took the pale colour-scheme too far when she turned up in an off-white gown. READ MORE ON WEDDINGS While she claimed the dress was sage green, many argued it was far too pale to be able to tell. In the pictures, her dress looked off-white and to top it off, had a very bridal structure to it. The dress had a sweetheart neckline, off the shoulder sleeves, and a tight corset top decorated with delicate flowers. The skirt came down to the floor showing a glimpse of her sage green heels. Most read in Fabulous She was also spotted holding a white veil throughout the wedding. The Reddit post read: "The dresscode was summer pastel chic, so think Easter colours. "The gf (girlfriend) of the groom's brother wore a sage green (wedding) dress that in no way, shape or form appeared to be sage green, or any other colour. "The veil she's carrying was the flower girl's (her daughter)." Shockingly, it turns out that this was not the first time one of the wedding guests had asked to wear something inappropriate at the wedding. "This was after the MIL had asked the bride if she could wear a white jumpsuit to the wedding, to which the bride obviously said no," they continued. The One person wrote: "Wow, that's very bridal." Another commented: "Are you joking? I thought the first photo was the bride's dress for comparison. Unless my phone screen is f**ked, I cannot understand how that is remotely green. How rude." "Is she roleplaying a bride since her bf hasn't married her yet?" penned a third. Wedding Guest Outfit Etiquette If you're struggling to decided on a dress to see you through wedding season, here's a few rules on what not to wear so you don't get in trouble. Folklore says that wearing red at a wedding means you slept with the groom. Casual attire like jeans and flip flops should always be avoided. Any colour that could be picked up as white or cream - even if it's not. Most would agree that your cleavage needs to be covered. Wearing white is a massive no-no if you're not the bride. "Some guests did think that she was jealous because she has kids with the groom's brother but no ring yet," replied the poster. Meanwhile a fourth said: "Ok that's fully a wedding gown ma'am. Couldn't even let her have one day huh?" "Her shoes are sage green. The dress is not,' claimed a fifth Someone else added: "Is she that hungry for attention?"