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Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
What Cat Does for Post-Partum Owner Stuns Viewers: 'Stepped Up'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A cat's way of helping his owner after she gave birth has delighted viewers on TikTok, with the feline becoming an unexpected symbol of solidarity for sleep-deprived new mothers on the platform. The candid video showed the cat gently moving his paw to pump breast milk for his owner, who had recently given birth. The post, shared by the pet's owner @j.44.4 on April 24, has amassed more than 25.3 million views and 5.7 million likes to date, turning the sleepy cat into an internet sensation. An overlaid text on the video drew further attention to the hilarity of the moment. "Me getting annoyed at my cat but then I remember he helped me pump post partum," the text read. Viewers were able to see the cat operate the pump, before letting out a wide, lazy yawn, prompting hundreds of comments from amused viewers who recognized the shared exhaustion. "Postpartum is hard even for the cat," one viewer had commented, while another added: "It's the fact that he yawned and acting like he is exhausted." Though the video is only a few seconds long and lighthearted in tone, it has tapped into the emotional and physical exhaustion that new parents know all too well—and the often-overlooked support that pets can provide during postpartum recovery. This particular cat's involvement borders on slapstick, but the underlying message has clearly struck a chord. To date, more than 11,000 TikTok users have commented on the post, with many voicing their comedic takes on the viral moment and the cat's obliging demeanor. The yawn, in particular, has become a defining moment of the clip. "He was so sleep deprived too," one viewer said, while another added: "Yawning and pumping, he was tired." "And he was exhausted at that but still did the night shifts you," a third viewer shared. "What a king." "Damn it really do be taking a village," another added. "That's not a step dad that's the dad who stepped up," another said, while another commented: "This is deadass the smartest thing I ever seen a cat do." "A single mom who works two jobs," a different viewer joked, in reference to Reba McEntire's 2001 song "I'm a Survivor." "Doing it even though he's tired what a king," another viewer said. "The yawn," another said, "he was overworked." Newsweek reached out to @j.44.4 for more information via TikTok and email. A cat rests its head against a pregnant woman's stomach. A cat rests its head against a pregnant woman's stomach. Getty Images Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Reba McEntire remembers the time she went viral on TikTok with ‘I'm a Survivor.' She thinks Kevin Costner could help her do it again.
Four years ago, Reba McEntire went viral on TikTok. In 2021, the platform was suddenly flooded with videos of millennials and Gen Z-ers accomplishing easy but undesirable tasks — like finally doing laundry from a week ago, taking out the trash when your partner is away or picking up your dinner rather than getting it delivered — soundtracked to McEntire's 2001 hit song, 'I'm a Survivor.' Lyrics like, 'But she's just too hard-headed/A single mom who works two jobs/Who loves her kids and never stops/With gentle hands and the heart of a fighter/I'm a survivor,' have struck a satirical chord with TikTokers. The track, which was famously used as the theme song for McEntire's eponymous sitcom, Reba, even reached No. 2 on Billboard's Viral Songs Chart. The song's virality came as a pleasant surprise for McEntire, who even got in on the trend herself. In the 23-second video clip that's been viewed on TikTok more than 25 million times, McEntire tries to feed the donkeys on her farm, only they couldn't care less. 'When it's time to feed your donkeys and they're not the least bit interested,' she wrote alongside the video. McEntire believes the song took off on the video-sharing platform because of its relatability. We're all survivors in some respect, she says. 'Everybody's dealing with their own things in their own life. And 'I'm a Survivor' is a song about survivors,' McEntire told Yahoo Entertainment. 'We all are. We deal with our own problems in our own ways, and we get through. People can relate to that.' After first hearing 'I'm a Survivor,' which was written by Shelby Kennedy and Phillip White, McEntire knew it was something special. 'I thought to myself, 'Oh, my cousin can relate to it.' Then I thought, 'Well, shoot, I can relate to it,'' she said. 'When I'm in concert, I'll look around at people and they are singing with me, and I know that they've had something in their life that they have overcome.' When asked which of her songs she'd love to go viral next and how, McEntire's response is immediate: 1994's 'Why Haven't I Heard From You?' with a little help from Yellowstone star Kevin Costner. McEntire has often sung Costner's praises and even expressed interest in appearing in Yellowstone with the actor in 2022. 'That would be good,' she told Yahoo. 'Picking up the phone and saying, 'Kevin Costner, why haven't I heard from you?' Then, you could have Kevin on this side of the screen saying, 'Reba McEntire, why haven't I heard from you?' That could go viral.' While fans may need to wait to witness McEntire's return to online virality, they can tune into the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, which McEntire will be hosting. This year marks the 18th time the Reba star has emceed the annual ceremony, which celebrates the highest achievement in country music. Acknowledging how the awards show has 'totally changed' since the first time she hosted in 1986, McEntire's grateful for the opportunity to be back once again. She's particularly grateful to one entertainment industry mentor in particular. . 'Dick Clark was really, really good to me,' said McEntire. The Academy of Country Music Awards, as with many awards shows, is a live production. The nature of the format doesn't lend itself to editing or rewrites — and requires that the ceremony takes place within its allotted time. 'What's very important is when they say, 'We're running over,' 'We're running short,' 'We're running behind.' It's my responsibility to keep things popping and clicking. And if they take some of my dialogue out, don't get your panties in a wad about it. You've got a job to do. Get back out there and make the show flow,' said McEntire. 'It's the excitement of live television' that's exhilarating for McEntire. In addition to her veteran hosting status, McEntire was a small-screen darling and primetime television mainstay thanks to the WB's Reba, which was shot in a classic sitcom style with a live studio audience. She revisited that live TV format 16 years later, when she took over for Blake Shelton as a coach on NBC's The Voice from 2023 to 2024. McEntire will again find herself in front of a live audience with her latest sitcom, NBC's Happy's Place, which returns for its second season in October. It's a dream come true for the country superstar, who, as a self-described 'true fan of TV,' considers working in the industry to be 'such a gift.' In Happy's Place, McEntire stars as Bobbie, a woman who inherits her late father's tavern and is thrown into a family business with a half-sister she never knew existed. Like Reba, the series hinges on family, and the idea that a home is whatever you make it. The sentiment feels apt for McEntire, who recently partnered with on their "Nearly Home" campaign to encourage homebuyers to approach the task with optimism. 'It makes me feel good,' McEntire said of her involvement in the campaign. 'I want to be a part of the team who is bringing joy into people's lives by finding them the right home for them and their family.' For McEntire, her chosen family, home and dream project have miraculously converged. 'I've got it right now with Happy's Place,' she said. 'I couldn't have asked for a better cast, a better crew, writing team, showrunners, producers, everybody in that whole organization. … Everybody was so joyful to work with. They came to work with a smile.'
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Reba McEntire remembers the time she went viral on TikTok with ‘I'm a Survivor.' She thinks Kevin Costner could help her do it again.
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Four years ago, Reba McEntire went viral on TikTok. In 2021, the platform was suddenly flooded with videos of millennials and Gen Z-ers accomplishing easy but undesirable tasks — like finally doing laundry from a week ago, taking out the trash when your partner is away or picking up your dinner rather than getting it delivered — soundtracked to McEntire's 2001 hit song, 'I'm a Survivor.' Lyrics like, 'But she's just too hard-headed/A single mom who works two jobs/Who loves her kids and never stops/With gentle hands and the heart of a fighter/I'm a survivor,' have struck a satirical chord with TikTokers. The track, which was famously used as the theme song for McEntire's eponymous sitcom, Reba, even reached No. 2 on Billboard's Viral Songs Chart. The song's virality came as a pleasant surprise for McEntire, who even got in on the trend herself. In the 23-second video clip that's been viewed on TikTok more than 25 million times, McEntire tries to feed the donkeys on her farm, only they couldn't care less. 'When it's time to feed your donkeys and they're not the least bit interested,' she wrote alongside the video. McEntire believes the song took off on the video-sharing platform because of its relatability. We're all survivors in some respect, she says. 'Everybody's dealing with their own things in their own life. And 'I'm a Survivor' is a song about survivors,' McEntire told Yahoo Entertainment. 'We all are. We deal with our own problems in our own ways, and we get through. People can relate to that.' After first hearing 'I'm a Survivor,' which was written by Shelby Kennedy and Phillip White, McEntire knew it was something special. 'I thought to myself, 'Oh, my cousin can relate to it.' Then I thought, 'Well, shoot, I can relate to it,'' she said. 'When I'm in concert, I'll look around at people and they are singing with me, and I know that they've had something in their life that they have overcome.' When asked which of her songs she'd love to go viral next and how, McEntire's response is immediate: 1994's 'Why Haven't I Heard From You?' with a little help from Yellowstone star Kevin Costner. McEntire has often sung Costner's praises and even expressed interest in appearing in Yellowstone with the actor in 2022. 'That would be good,' she told Yahoo. 'Picking up the phone and saying, 'Kevin Costner, why haven't I heard from you?' Then, you could have Kevin on this side of the screen saying, 'Reba McEntire, why haven't I heard from you?' That could go viral.' While fans may need to wait to witness McEntire's return to online virality, they can tune into the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, which McEntire will be hosting. This year marks the 18th time the Reba star has emceed the annual ceremony, which celebrates the highest achievement in country music. Acknowledging how the awards show has 'totally changed' since the first time she hosted in 1986, McEntire's grateful for the opportunity to be back once again. She's particularly grateful to one entertainment industry mentor in particular. . 'Dick Clark was really, really good to me,' said McEntire. The Academy of Country Music Awards, as with many awards shows, is a live production. The nature of the format doesn't lend itself to editing or rewrites — and requires that the ceremony takes place within its allotted time. 'What's very important is when they say, 'We're running over,' 'We're running short,' 'We're running behind.' It's my responsibility to keep things popping and clicking. And if they take some of my dialogue out, don't get your panties in a wad about it. You've got a job to do. Get back out there and make the show flow,' said McEntire. Reba McEntire on NBC's The Voice in 2024. (Griffin Nagel/NBC via Getty Images) 'It's the excitement of live television' that's exhilarating for McEntire. In addition to her veteran hosting status, McEntire was a small-screen darling and primetime television mainstay thanks to the WB's Reba, which was shot in a classic sitcom style with a live studio audience. She revisited that live TV format 16 years later, when she took over for Blake Shelton as a coach on NBC's The Voice from 2023 to 2024. McEntire will again find herself in front of a live audience with her latest sitcom, NBC's Happy's Place, which returns for its second season in October. It's a dream come true for the country superstar, who, as a self-described 'true fan of TV,' considers working in the industry to be 'such a gift.' In Happy's Place, McEntire stars as Bobbie, a woman who inherits her late father's tavern and is thrown into a family business with a half-sister she never knew existed. Like Reba, the series hinges on family, and the idea that a home is whatever you make it. The sentiment feels apt for McEntire, who recently partnered with on their "Nearly Home" campaign to encourage homebuyers to approach the task with optimism. Reba McEntire. ( 'It makes me feel good,' McEntire said of her involvement in the campaign. 'I want to be a part of the team who is bringing joy into people's lives by finding them the right home for them and their family.' For McEntire, her chosen family, home and dream project have miraculously converged. 'I've got it right now with Happy's Place,' she said. 'I couldn't have asked for a better cast, a better crew, writing team, showrunners, producers, everybody in that whole organization. … Everybody was so joyful to work with. They came to work with a smile.'
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's crossword, The Corporate Jungle (Freestyle)
There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! The Corporate Jungle Constructor: Ryan Mathiason Editor: Amanda Rafkin ENG (19A: Official language of Botswana (Abbr.) BOTSWANA is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is located north of the country of South Africa. The capital of BOTSWANA is Gaborone. The official language of Botswana is English (ENG.) and the national language is Setswana. URSA (32A: ___ Minor (constellation)) URSA Minor is a constellation consisting of seven stars, the brightest of which is the North Star, Polaris. In Latin, URSA Minor means "Little Bear," which is another name used for the constellation. GIN (33A: Juniper-flavored spirit) GIN is flavored with juniper berries and other herbal ingredients. GIN was originally produced for medicinal purposes – as long ago as the 11th century – thus the addition of the medicinal herb juniper. SEC (35A: Conference with LSU and Auburn) The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is a division in college athletics. The 16 members of the SEC include Louisiana State University (LSU), which is located in Baton Rouge, and Auburn, which is located in Auburn, Alabama. BORN (44A: "A Star Is ___" (2018 film)) The 2018 movie version of A Star is BORN stars Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. It is the third remake of a 1937 movie of the same name that starred Janet Gaynor and Fredric March. The 1954 version of A Star is BORN starred Judy Garland and James Mason, and the 1976 remake starred Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson. ARGH (47A: Frustrated cry) and TSK (4D: Disapproving sound) and AHH (45D: Sound of relaxation) I'm calling this trio "the sounds of this puzzle." HASHTAG (49A: Social media symbol that looks like a tic-tac-toe board) It occurs to me that this tic-tac-toe board symbol might be an age test. At various times # has been known as a number sign, pound sign, and most recently, a HASHTAG. REBA (6D: "I'm a Survivor" singer McEntire) "I'm a Survivor" is a 2001 song by REBA McEntire. More recently, REBA McEntire has been a coach on the reality singing competition, The Voice, and stars on the NBC sitcom, Happy's Place. RAN (9D: Completed a marathon) and RACE (56D: Marathon, for example) A nice pair of clues. SIR (29D: ___ Purr (rhyming Panthers mascot)) SIR Purr has been the mascot of the NFL's Carolina Panthers since 1995. My cat, Willow, has been the mascot of my blog since I began writing it in 2020. It's too bad pictures don't have sound, because Willow was indeed purring when I took this photo. BAN HAMMER (34D: Virtual "tool" used to boot unruly commenters from live chats) Isn't BAN HAMMER a lovely descriptive name for this virtual tool? OH HENRY! (42D: Candy bar whose name ends with an exclamation mark) An OH HENRY! candy bar has peanuts, caramel, and fudge, and is coated in chocolate. The candy bar was invented in 1920, but there's no consensus about how it got its name. LAOS (46D: Country whose capital is Vientiane) LAOS is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia. Its capital, as the clue informs us, is Vientiane. In addition to the answers I've highlighted above, I also like these long answers: FINGERS CROSSED (3D: "Let's hope!") ESPRESSO MAKERS (14D: Gadgets used by baristas to brew strong, rich coffee) THE CORPORATE JUNGLE (Freestyle): There's no theme today, as this is a freestyle, or themeless puzzle. The title is a nod to two clues: MONKEY BUSINESS (15A: Mischievous behavior) BEAR MARKET (54A: Down time for the S&P 500) This is the type of freestyle puzzle that I would call "themed-ish." Although there's not a theme in the traditional sense of three to five long answers connected by some wordplay component, we do have a pair of answers that have a connection. Sometimes a pair such as this is referred to as an "apt pair." MONKEY BUSINESS and BEAR MARKET are common phrases where the first word is an animal's name, and the second word is a synonym for a corporation. Thank you, Ryan, for this enjoyable puzzle. USA TODAY's Daily Crossword Puzzles Sudoku & Crossword Puzzle Answers This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Crossword Blog & Answers for March 31, 2025 by Sally Hoelscher
