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Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Amazon Prime Video fans have one demand after bingeing 'adrenaline-filled' show
Amazon Prime Video viewers have been left demanding a season two renewal for a new coming-of-age drama that is climbing up the platform's top 10 ranking of TV. Motorheads is a ten-episode teen petrolhead drama that mixes The Fast and the Furious with The Summer I Turned Pretty, to land a respectful 75 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Set in the hard knocked Pennsylvania rustbelt, the drama follows a set of car builders and racers in high-octane scenes, scored to a presumably pricey soundtrack (Olivia Rodrigo, flipper extraordinaire Benson Boone). Motorheads stars teen drama icon Ryan Phillippe, of Cruel Intentions infamy, playing a former Nascar mechanic turned struggling auto body shop owner. He's joined by Nathalie Kelley, Never Have I Ever's Michael Cimino and Melissa Collazo to make an ensemble cast of grease monkeys. 'Motorheads is about first love, first heartbreak, and turning the key in your first car,' reads the official show synopsis from Prime Video. 'Set in a once-thriving rust-belt town that's now searching for a glimmer of hope, the series is an adrenaline-filled story of a group of outsiders who form an unlikely friendship over a mutual love of street racing, while navigating the hierarchy and rules of high school.' Given that all ten episodes are already available to binge through on the streaming platform, many fans have already finished the whole thing and taken to X (formerly Twitter) to demand a follow-up season. One viewer even went so far as to threaten cancelling her Prime subscription entirely if the show isn't renewed for season two. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video @AGeorge43838 tagged Amazon's official MGM Studios account and wrote: I swear you better have a season 2 of Motorheads. Ryan Phillippe and crew have hit GOLD. The show is awesome. 'Also, if there isn't a season 2 I'm cancelling my prime!' More Trending Many said the finale cliffhanger had left them desperate for more of the drama. @JMorgynWhite wrote: 'My god the cliffhanger on Motorheads was unacceptable without a Season 2 on the track – there is a Season 2 coming, right Prime Video?? Repeat after me 100% binge worthy.' @SaishaStar tweeted: 'Please let there be a Season 2 that was a crazy cliffhanger and I need some answers on the backstory of Christian Maddox. So many Questions!' @Riss286 demanded: 'RENEW Motorheads FOR SEASON 2 PLEASE!!!' View More » Motorheads is available to stream on Prime Video. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Netflix viewers terrified over documentary on 'most chilling' cold case in US history MORE: 13 of the best and most blood-curdling shark movies streaming right now MORE: All 6 episodes of crime drama 'like Gavin and Stacey' available to binge
Tatler Asia
5 days ago
- Business
- Tatler Asia
Meme coins: serious talk about this cryptocurrency that's built on internet jokes
It's the crypto equivalent of an inside joke that catches on: meme coins might start as funny internet money, but if enough people buy into the gag, that joke can suddenly be worth real money—at least for a time. Like Dogecoin, other meme coins are built on humour and satire and on community-driven hype: online armies of fans band together on social media to boost their beloved token. A meme coin's price is often driven largely by viral sentiment rather than any fundamental business value. As a result, meme coins tend to be highly volatile and short-lived in popularity. Most are worth very little, and many fizzle out as quickly as they appeared. Why are meme coins so popular? It might seem absurd that a cryptocurrency with a dog's face or a frog meme can be worth billions, but meme coins tapped into a unique zeitgeist. First, they arrived at the intersection of meme culture and retail investing. Just as Reddit-fuelled meme stocks like GameStop took off, meme coins offered a similarly playful, community-driven way to speculate. Buying a meme coin isn't just an investment; it's participating in a joke—and being in on the joke feels good. In online forums, holders swap memes, one-liners and ironic slogans ('such profit, much wow') that make finance feel fun and accessible. Social media has been the rocket fuel for memecoin popularity. Viral posts and trending hashtags can send a meme coin's price soaring overnight. For example, Elon Musk's tweets have famously moved Dogecoin's market—Musk once tweeted 'Dogecoin is the people's crypto' with a shiba inu meme, spurring a huge price spike within minutes. Dogecoin is the people's crypto — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 4, 2021 Similarly, the Shiba Inu coin's rise in 2021 was fuelled by viral buzz as new retail investors piled in, inspired by stories of tiny investments turning into millions. That year, pandemic stimulus cheques and lockdown boredom helped spark a speculative frenzy in cryptocurrency, and meme coins—being cheap and easy to buy—were an alluring gamble for many first-time buyers. Another ingredient is the good old-fashioned appeal of humour. Participating in a coin like Dogecoin or Pepe coin is intentionally silly. There's a rebellious thrill in turning something ostensibly worthless into something valuable—it feels like thumbing one's nose at the traditional financial system. Meme coins also foster a strong sense of community and identity; holders often develop cult-like camaraderie. In the 2021 boom, Dogecoin fans coordinated to send the coin 'to the moon' and even sponsored Nascar and a space mission. This social virality creates a self-reinforcing cycle: more hype leads to more buyers, which pumps the price and creates even more hype. Of course, what hype giveth, hype taketh away—when sentiment shifts, these coins can crash spectacularly. But for a moment, meme cryptocurrency lets ordinary folks feel like insiders in a financial prank. Risks and the regulatory grey area As entertaining as meme coins may be, they come with considerable risk—not just in financial terms, but also in their legal standing. Most meme cryptocurrencies lack utility or backing, which means their value depends entirely on sentiment. When the hype fades, so does the price. Their speculative nature makes them vulnerable to wild swings: it's not unusual for a meme coin to drop 50 per cent (or more) in a day based on a tweet or a trending joke. They are also fertile ground for scams and pump-and-dump schemes. With minimal oversight, it's easy for developers to hype up a new token, attract buyers and then disappear—it's what's called a 'rug pull'. Some celebrity-endorsed crypto coins have ended in lawsuits or regulatory investigations after investors were left holding worthless tokens. Regulators have taken notice, but the legal landscape remains murky. Some countries are moving towards tighter controls, while others still lack frameworks that address meme coin speculation. In the United States, watchdogs have signalled growing concern, especially with the sitting president linked to a controversial meme coin. However, globally, enforcement is patchy. In short, while meme coins may operate in the open, many exist in a regulatory twilight zone—too unserious to be securities, yet too consequential to ignore. So, are meme coins a wise investment? The short answer: probably not—unless you treat them like a lottery ticket rather than a portfolio strategy. Yes, there have been spectacular windfalls. Some early buyers of Shiba Inu, Dogecoin or even Pepe coin walked away with millions. But for every success story, there are countless cautionary tales: people who bought the hype and lost everything. Meme coins are fun, loud and full of swagger—but they aren't built for long-term value. Their prices are governed by whim, not fundamentals. For most investors, especially those who value stability, meme coins are better left as curiosities, and not the foundation of a serious investment plan. If you're going to invest, do it with your eyes open, your budget tight and your sense of humour intact. Credits This article was created with the assistance of AI tools
Otago Daily Times
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Otago Daily Times
Driver to attempt ‘Double'
Nascar Cup Series driver Kyle Larson is set to race in this morning's Indy 500 for team McLaren. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Nascar star Kyle Larson will cross disciplines and attempt "The Double" today, racing in the Indianapolis 500 before heading to North Carolina for the Coke 600, the longest race on the Nascar calendar. The 32-time Nascar Cup Series winner attempted the 1100-mile (1777km) slog last year but a rain delay in Indianapolis meant he could not make the start of the Coke 600. He finished 18th in last year's Indy 500, his first IndyCar race, after a pit speeding penalty hampered progress. He qualified 21st for the Indy 500 this year. The Californian native would join Tony Stewart, John Andretti, Robby Gordon and Kurt Busch as double-duty drivers. New Zealander Scott Dixon will start on the second row, chasing his second 500 win. Scott McLaughlin starts on the forth row, and Marcus Armstrong starts near the back. The 109th Indianapolis 500 was set to start at 4am and the Coke 600 at 10am.
Business Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Times
Beyonce helps drive Chicago hotel bookings above Lionel Messi's record
[CHICAGO] Beyonce's concert in Chicago helped drive hotel bookings to a fresh record, beating a previous high set when Lionel Messi's Inter Miami played in the third-largest US city. Travellers booked 46,450 hotel rooms in Chicago last Saturday (May 17), the most ever for any single day, according to Choose Chicago, the city's tourism organisation. Visitors were also in town for the National Restaurant Association Show, which usually attracts more than 50,000 people. The new record is good news for Chicago, which had been struggling to lure tourists back. While the number of visitors rose 6.5 per cent last year to 55.3 million, it still remains below pre-pandemic levels. The city received 61 million tourists in 2019, according to Choose Chicago data. 'This is such an exciting time of year in Chicago,' Kristen Reynolds, the group's president, said in a statement, referring to events that take place in the summer including the Nascar street race and Lollapalooza. 'We look forward to continuing this momentum, driving economic vitality through visitation.' Bookings last Saturday compared with the previous record set on Aug 31, when a Pearl Jam concert at Wrigley Field coincided with the Chicago Fire game against Inter Miami at Soldier Field. That day, tourists booked 46,126 hotel rooms, data from Choose Chicago showed. Major concert tours have proved profitable in the city in recent years. Taylor Swift's Eras Tour weekend in 2023 generated an average of 44,383 hotel rooms over a Friday and Saturday, a record back then. BLOOMBERG
Forbes
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
William Byron Signs Four-Year Extension With Hendrick Motorsports
Two-time Daytona 500 champion William Byron will continue to compete for Hendrick Motorsports for at least four more years. The Charlotte native announced on Friday morning that he has inked a four-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports – the only team he's driven for in the Nascar Cup Series – through the 2029 season. 'We've built something special with the No. 24 team,' Byron, who is in his eighth full-time season in the Cup Series, said. 'I'm thankful for the opportunity to continue working with amazing people at Hendrick Motorsports who believe in me, especially Mr. and Mrs. Hendrick. We've accomplished some great things that we're really proud of, but we have even bigger goals ahead. I'm excited to go after them with this team and this organization.' Byron has become one of Nascar's most popular drivers, piloting the No. 24 car made famous by Jeff Gordon, who's currently the vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports. Byron joined Hendrick Motorsports at 18 years old, first competing in the Xfinity Series with affiliate team JR Motorsports. He won the 2017 championship, and was immediately promoted to drive the No. 24 car. 'William is the real deal,' team owner Rick Hendrick said. 'What makes him so special is that he combines natural ability with an unrivaled work ethic. You see it in the great ones – the drivers who could get by on talent alone but choose to outwork everyone anyway. That's William. On top of it all, he's a person of high character and embraces his role as a leader. We're proud to have him in our lineup and look forward to many more wins together.' Byron has 14 career Cup Series wins, with the most recent being the 2025 Daytona 500. He's qualified for the Championship 4 in each of the last two seasons.
