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China's Brain Chip Breakthrough: How They Outsmarted Elon Musk New

China's Brain Chip Breakthrough: How They Outsmarted Elon Musk

Hackers are excited. Surveillance advertising corporations are elated. Political thought-police are enraptured.China has just approved the world’s first brain-computer chip.And they’ve beaten billionaire tech-bro and MAGA evangelist Elon Musk to market.The coin-sized device, called NEO, is the first surgical implant to pass clinical trials for commercial sale.Version one is optimised to enhance the nervous system of patients suffering spinal cord injuries and paralysis. It’s about to enter mass production for the Chinese state-run health system.But the Chinese Communist Party and Musk see this as just the first step on a path towards super-productive (and compliant) human-cyborgs.China has just approved the world’s first brain-computer chip, according to reports. SKIMP Art – stock.adobe.comMusk has not been backward in coming forward about the technology’s benefits.“Restoring control of people who are tetraplegics and restoring sight, I think, are pretty big deals,” he told an event in Israel last month.“They’re sort of what I might call Jesus-level technologies.”His brain-implant start-up Neuralink promises users the ability to perform routine tasks using thought control, such as typing and moving a mouse.The coin-sized device, called NEO, is the first surgical implant to pass clinical trials for commercial sale. NeuralinkReversing paralysis, restoring sight and raising the dead remain in the realm of theology.But that’s not incorporeal as it once was.Brain-chip advocates, however, go even further. They envisage a future in which everyday citizens are endowed with digital telepathy and telekinesis.Musk, a staunch pro-Trump Make America Great Again activist, has also floated the idea of brain chips ending the “Woke Mind Virus”. That’s all related to the technology’s potential to store (and rewrite) memories and treat psychological conditions.“Brain implants may sound dystopian, but they are a promising part of neuroscience research,” argues Griffith University cybersecurity expert Dr David Tuffley.But the technology will “theoretically allow hackers to access sensitive neural data, such as patients’ thoughts and memories,” he adds.Rise of the cyborgs“We’re on the cusp of the next major transition, the merger of humans and AI,” venture capitalist Scott Phoenix told a Vancouver TED talk in April.“Someone you work with will get it first. And you’ll hold out for a while, the way you did with the smartphone. But eventually, you won’t.“The advantages of integration will be hard to compete with.”It’s a vision of the future shared by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and AI tech bro Peter Thiel.Investment analytics firm Future Market Insights recently predicted the current $490 million industry will expand to some $1.7 billion by 2035.A lot of money is at stake.As is the future of humanity.So, who actually owns the data extracted from a brain will be a critical issue.The Chinese Communist Party and Elon Musk see this as just the first step on a path towards super-productive (and compliant) human-cyborgs. AFP via Getty ImagesBut that’s likely the price that dependent customers will have to pay.Brain chips could improve the lives of more than 3 billion people with neurological conditions, especially those related to movement and speech. But they also have potential for those with depression, epilepsy, stroke, and Parkinson’s disease.But it is a process that captures the most intimate of personal thoughts.Even more so than the AI-connected microphone in your bedroom, and the telemetry-tracking internet-enabled sensors in your hip pocket.Such data is already of immense value to multinational marketing and advertising interests. Like Amazon, Apple, Meta, Google,c and X.And organised cybercrime.Musk, a staunch pro-Trump Make America Great Again activist, has also floated the idea of brain chips ending the “Woke Mind Virus.” REUTERS“Hacking may also enable them to impair a patient’s cognitive functions such as the ability to concentrate, or even manipulate motor signals to affect how well they move,” Dr Tuffley adds.“That’s a scary prospect, especially if these devices become more common.”Brain fadeBrain-computer chips are not a done deal. Yet.The challenge of inserting a mechanical device permanently into the body is immense.The human immune system generates scars around foreign objects. Or it could reject them in a similar way to how it does with splinters.Implants can also damage the tissues they touch.Researchers at Tsinghua University in Beijing and Shanghai-based Neuracle Technology have attempted to minimise these risks.Their NEO device sits between the skull and the brain. It presses eight sensors against the patient’s dura mater (the protective outer layer of the brain) and connects these to nearby computers. A central processing hub does the work converting brainwaves into digital commands.Some 36 patients have been trialling the implants. Reportedly with success.That’s bad news for Musk’s brain-implant start-up Neuralink.Its device is yet to receive Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for general use, despite beginning human trials in 2024.University of Technology Sydney brain-chip researcher Avinash Singh told the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Review that this was likely because the Chinese design is less invasive.Neuralink’s N1 prototype must pierce the cerebral cortex to access brainwaves.“Any kind of brain implant can cause physical damage that may affect how neighbouring brain regions work,” explains Dr Tuffley.Brain chips could improve the lives of more than 3 billion people with neurological conditions, especially those related to movement and speech, according to researchers. Studio Nova – stock.adobe.com“For example, if there’s bleeding in a part of the brain that controls speech or movement, even a small blood clot could impair those functions. And while infections in the brain are rare, they can cause swelling and further complications if not immediately treated.”The N1 is currently being trialled in nine patients.“I tried writing my name for the first time in 20 years. I’m working on it,” trial participant Audrey Crews said in a post on X.“It’s humbling to know my journey is helping Neuralink refine this technology, which could one day let millions control devices with their minds.”

Jun 08, 2026
Lottery Chaos: Winners Stunned as $100K Prize Turns into $20 Due to 'Technical Issue' New

Lottery Chaos: Winners Stunned as $100K Prize Turns into $20 Due to 'Technical Issue'

An Indiana lottery player who thought he had won a life-changing $100,000 from a newly launched scratch-off game received only $20, as officials blamed a “technical issue” for the confusion.Mike Fields, a forklift driver in Indianapolis, purchased 4 “Space Invaders Cash Invasion” scratch-off game tickets while one of the cards revealed he had won $100,000, according to FOX59.Fields excitedly scanned his winning ticket, but discovered that the ticket was worth $20 instead of the “huge amount of money” he and his wife had believed it was, Angela Ganote, a reporter for the outlet, wrote on Facebook.Mike Fields, a forklift driver in Indianapolis, purchased 4 “Space Invaders Cash Invasion” scratch-off game tickets while one of the cards revealed he had won $100,000. FOX59 News/YouTubeFields drove to the Hoosier Lottery headquarters in Downtown Indianapolis to claim his winnings, but was turned around by officials who said the newly released game had suffered a “technical issue.”“They never told us ‘no’ they just said we wouldn’t be paid today, and no other information really except that we would be informed by mail within 30 days,” he told the outlet.The game, launched by the Hoosier Lottery on June 2, is designed after the classic video game under the same name and challenges players to match their symbols with the winning symbols to win cash prizes.One feature of the game allows players who have a rocket ship to instantly win the accompanying prize.Fields’ ticket showed a rocket ship with the adjoining prize amount set at $100,000.The game, launched by the Hoosier Lottery on June 2, is designed after the classic video game under the same name and challenges players to match their symbols with the winning symbols to win cash prizes. FOX59 News/YouTubeGlendon Jones, another lottery player who had purchased Space Invaders scratchers, believed he had won $2,500 and drove to the state lottery headquarters in Indianapolis to claim his prize. FOX59 News/YouTubeLottery officials quickly pulled the game’s tickets from service and issued an advisory for the game on its website.“The $5 SPACE INVADERS™ Cash Invasion Scratch-off launched with a technical issue. We halted the sales of the ticket to ensure the game experience upholds the integrity we strive to provide,” the warning read.The lottery warned players who had faced issues with a purchased ticket to send in a protest form along with the scratcher.While Fields was at the lottery’s offices, he ran into several other “Space Invaders” players with similar issues, but their biggest prizes were in the low thousands, FOX59 reported.Glendon Jones, another lottery player who had purchased Space Invaders scratchers, believed he had won $2,500 and drove to the state lottery headquarters in Indianapolis to claim his prize.But once he arrived in the state capital, Jones was told about the system glitch and wasn’t getting the money.“They said to come down here to headquarters and they would pay the ticket. I get here and they say it’s a mess up, misprint and that I’m pretty much out of luck on it,” Jones told the outlet outside Hoosier Lottery HQ

Jun 08, 2026
Surprise Twist for Knicks Superfan: What Happened When His Dream Came True? New

Surprise Twist for Knicks Superfan: What Happened When His Dream Came True?

Carmelo Rios, 12, was born a Knicks fan.He was named after former Knicks superstar Carmelo Anthony.He’s supported and cheered on his favorite team from as early as he could crawl, alongside his die-hard fan of a father, Felix.And now people around the world are rooting for not only NYC’s beloved home team, but for the middle-schooler to live out his dream of watching the Knicks claw their way back to basketball glory.As Carmelo celebrated his 12th birthday on May 23, the Knicks, who hadn’t gotten this far since 1999 and hadn’t held a championship title since 1973, were going neck to neck against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs.Carmelo Rios (center) posing with his best friends during a Game 2 watch party. Angelisa RiosHumbly asking his parents for a pair of Knicks shorts for his birthday, his mother, NYC-based photographer Angelisa, had something better in mind: Game 5 playoff tickets.“I was going to get three tickets for us, but when we saw the prices of the playoff tickets, I wanted to get them in a really good section,” Angelisa explained. “It was really just not only having them in the building, but having them at seats where it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”She pulled the trigger and purchased the $1,700 tickets from TickPick, despite not being sure if Game 5 was even going to happen.Rios was seen bent over, sobbing upon receiving the special gift. Angelisa Rios“I open all my gifts that day, and the shorts aren’t in there,” Carmelo recalled to The Post. “Then my mom says, ‘I forgot to give you one last gift…’ I see a piece of paper that says “New York Knicks versus Cleveland Cavaliers, Game 5, Madison Square — I was going insane, the 12-year-old explained, understanding the gift’s magnitude and the sacrifice his parents made to purchase it.As many excited parents do, Angelisa recorded her son’s shocked reaction and posted it to her photography account’s TikTok page.“Literally an hour later, she picks up her phone, checks the video, and it’s gone absolutely viral,” Carmelo said.The touching video has garnered close to 900,000 views, with thousands of commenters just as excited for Carmelo and his dad to live out their dream.“I really wanted Knicks in 4, but now I want Nicks in 5!” one commenter wrote, while another read: “His shock and appreciation on how expensive this gift is just shows what an amazing young man you’ve raised!!!”“The response was so positive,” Angelisa said. “Even Spike Lee commented on it,” her husband chimed in.However, in a surprising turn of events, the Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in just four games, meaning Game 5 was nixed along with the opportunity for Carmelo and Felix to witness their favorite team play live.Angelisa (L), Carmelo (M), and Felix (R) Rios will soon witness NBA history. Angelisa Rios“I just wanted them to go to the game, but I knew deep down Carmelo felt like he was the winner… he was the winner if he was going to game five, but he was also a winner if his team made it to the finals,” Angelisa told The Post.Despite the family receiving a refund for the no-go tickets and Carmelo recording a follow-up video expressing how excited he was for his team advancing, millions of strangers, who Carmelo now calls his “TikTok and Instagram aunts and uncles,” tried donating money to send the Rios family to the Finals.But the family refused: “We were not doing any of that crowdfunding,” said Angelisa.Little did the Manhattan-based family know that Carmelo Anthony, former 2011-2017 Knickerbocker, and someone the 12-year-old and his father idolize, had bigger plans.Angelisa explained to The Post how the former NBA player worked behind the scenes alongside Fanatics, the official sports merch and collectible store, to secure two Game 4 of the Finals tickets at MSG on June 10.Along with the opportunity to witness basketball history, the middle schooler also received a custom Knicks Jersey and a personalized video from the retired player.Carmelo Anthony during his glory days in 2011 playing for the Knicks. Getty Images“They went above and beyond,” even throwing in the shorts Carmelo so badly wanted, Angelisa proudly told The Post.“When I finally got the news, I just cried again,” said Carmelo.The personalized jersey and card Rios received from Fanatics and Carmelo Anthony. Angelisa RiosWhen Fanatics posted a TikTok video of Carmelo receiving the incredible news, thousands of people ran to the comment section to share the 12-year-old’s excitement.“I HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT CARMELO EVERYDAY SINCE GAME 4!!!!!!” one person wrote. “I’m crying so hard and I never met any of these people a day in my life,” another chimed in.“I have been thinking about this sweet boy and his family for WEEKS!!!”But the feel-good news didn’t stop there.Sports betting company Kalshi caught wind of the story and didn’t want Angelisa, who also just celebrated a birthday, to be left out.Rios posing in a Knicks jersey gazing out at the orange and blue-colored Empire State Building. Angelisa Rios“They contacted me and said, ‘We understand he [Carmelo] has his ticket secured, but you’re still not going. And this all started with you. They gifted me two tickets,” the proud mom told The Post. And of course, for Felix — this has all turned out even better than he could’ve imagined for his family.“I grew up being a Knicks fan from the Patrick Ewing days when I was around Carmelo’s age… And obviously, the Knicks are the one team that unifies all of New York,” he said.“We went through some crazy times, but of course we stayed loyal. And that’s why this is so exciting, to have this be such an amazing thing and have Carmelo be a part of that and giving people hope. It’s a dream come true for me.”

Jun 08, 2026
Jill Biden's Heartbreaking Reveal: Joe's Lifelong Battle with Stage 4 Cancer New

Jill Biden's Heartbreaking Reveal: Joe's Lifelong Battle with Stage 4 Cancer

Former first lady Jill Biden gave a bleak update on her husband’s cancer battle — admitting that the 83-year-old former president has “slowed down” from the heavy toll of treatment for the disease he will be stricken with “for the rest of his life.”“It’s stage four, and it has metastasized to his bones. So that puts things on a whole different level,” the former first lady said of her husband, former President Joe Biden, and his incurable prostate cancer.“I mean, Joe will have to live with cancer for the rest of his life, which means he’s on special medicines,” she told “The View” co-host Ana Navarro during a book event covered by Fox News.President Joe Biden embraces first lady Jill Biden after his presidential debate against President Donald Trump on June 27, 2024. Getty ImagesObservers had questioned why the 46th president’s cancer wasn’t caught during his time in the White House, and his team revealed that he stopped getting blood tests for prostate cancer around 2014 because of his age.The former first lady shed light on how it was discovered, recounting how she observed her husband using the bathroom about seven times each night while still president. Yet he only saw a urologist once he left the White House.“I never imagined it would be prostate cancer,” Jill reflected. “I just never imagined it.”“You know, it takes a toll,” the former first lady explained about its impact on him. “He keeps his schedule, but he’s slowed down.” Jill Biden appeared on “The View” and gave an update on ex-President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis on June 2, 2026. The View/YouTube“I mean, stage four cancer is — and he’s 83 — so, I think the mix of everything and the medications that he’s taken has made life a little more difficult these days.”The former first lady, who has been promoting her new book, “View From the East Wing: A Memoir,” has been forced to reckon with questions about her husband’s health and the debate that gripped the Democratic Party in 2024 about whether he was fit for another term in office due to his age.She has since admitted that he couldn’t have served out another four years in the White House based on “what I know now.”President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden outside the White House on Jan. 20, 2025. Jim LoScalzo – Pool via CNPUltimately, the 46th president dropped out of the 2024 race after his disastrous debate against President Trump. Jill had recalled thinking that her husband had a stroke on the debate stage, though she has faced questions about that given how she joined him at a campaign stop afterward and praised him for answering all the questions he was asked.Despite the toll his cancer treatment has taken, the former president recently attended a Democratic Party event in South Dakota, Jill revealed, contending that he is still active. Jill described herself as a “caretaker” for him.“It’s hard to be a caretaker,” she said.  “I have to make sure he gets the right medications.”Former President Joe Biden interrupts Jill Biden’s book talk at the 92nd Street Y on June 2, 2026. Jill Biden in Conversation with Whoopi Goldberg: View from the East Wing (Online)“I’m the one talking to the doctors. I’m the one setting up the appointments. I’m the one to make sure that he eats well.”During her media tour to promote her new book, Jill has argued there is a “double standard” between the dialogue on her husband’s age and cognition and that of Trump, who is set to turn 80 next week. Should Trump finish off a full term, he will conclude a few months older than his predecessor did. 

Jun 07, 2026
Kyle Cooke's New Romance Sparks Buzz After Amanda Batula Split New

Kyle Cooke's New Romance Sparks Buzz After Amanda Batula Split

Kyle Cooke is reportedly “hooking up” with “Southern Charm” star Salley Carson following his separation from his wife, Amanda Batula.“It’s new and casual, but he’s really into her and they’ve been having fun,” an insider told Us Weekly on Saturday.“They’ve only hung out a few times but get along really well. They have a lot of chemistry.”Kyle Cooke is allegedly getting cozy with a “Southern Charm” star following his breakup with his wife, Amanda Batula. (Seen here: Cooke and Batula). Instagram/@amandabatulaThe “Summer House” star is reportedly “hooking up” with Salley Carson (seen here in February 2025), per Us Weekly. Brian Zak/Page SixAnother insider shared that Cooke, 43, and Carson, 31, were seen at the By the Way restaurant and bar in Charleston, South Carolina, on Friday.It’s unclear if the duo showed any signs of PDA during their low-key outing with Carson’s “Southern Charm” castmates Craig Conover and Austen Kroll.“The group appeared to be getting along,” a source told the outlet. “They have chemistry. It looked like they had fun and enjoyed each other’s company.”“They’ve only hung out a few times but get along really well,” a source told the outlet. (Pictured: Carson in 2025.) Brian Zak/Page SixCarson (seen here in a “Southern Charm” photoshoot) and Cooke reportedly have good “chemistry.” Michelle Watt/Bravo via Getty ImagesAccording to the insider, the Bravo stars left the bar together.Reps for Carson and Cooke weren’t immediately available to Page Six for comment.The “Summer House” star was interrogated about his relationship with Carson during the Season 10 reunion last week.“What’s up with you and Salley from ‘Southern Charm?'” host Andy Cohen asked. “Is that a thing? Did you guys hook up?”Per the outlet, Cooke (seen here) and Carson also hung out at a restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina, on Friday. Clifton Prescod/Bravo“They have chemistry. It looked like they had fun and enjoyed each other’s company,” another source said. (Seen here: Carson with Austen Kroll). salleycarson/InstagramAt the time, the Bravo star admitted to having kissed Carson “the night before the ‘Summer House’ premiere” in February.“When I found that out, I immediately called Amanda, and I told her that Kyle was making out with Salley, and I thought that that was crazy,” Ciara Miller chimed in.“I thought it was absurd. It’s insane. I’m just making an example of how good of a friend I was to you and how you’re a friend to me. I just want to point that out,” she continued, alluding to how Batula is now dating West Wilson, whom Miller briefly dated in 2023.Batula, 34, and Wilson, 31, confirmed their romance in March when Page Six reported that they were in a “full-blown relationship.”Cooke and Batula, meanwhile, announced they were “amicably” separating after four years of marriage in January.Cooke and Batula (seen here) announced their separation in January. Instagram/@amandabatulaThe exes (seen above on a boat) were married for four years. Instagram/@amandabatula“It feels ironic to ask for privacy during this time. since we’ve always tried to be open and honest about our relationship, but your kindness and respect will go a long way as we try to navigate our next chapter,” they wrote in a joint statement at the time.Batula shed light on her and Cooke’s marriage during the reunion, claiming that they didn’t have sex “the entire time” they were married. The exes have yet to file for divorce, with an insider telling Page Six that they are still sorting through finances.

Jun 07, 2026
Andy Reid's Surprising New Look for Travis Kelce's Big Day New

Andy Reid's Surprising New Look for Travis Kelce's Big Day

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid admittedly wants to look his best if he’ll be attending athlete Travis Kelce’s highly anticipated nuptials to pop star Taylor Swift. “Listen, I’ve cut back on the cheeseburgers now that I’m older,” Reid, 68, said on the Friday, June 5, episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show. “I can get in the tuxedo, so there’s a chance I’ll be there, for sure.” Swift and Kelce, 36, got engaged in August 2025 after two years of dating. While it’s been heavily rumored that the duo plan to tie the knot this summer, neither Swift nor Kelce have publicly confirmed any wedding day details. “I think the wedding is what happens after [my Life of a Showgirl promotional tour] in the scheme of the planning, but I’m so excited about it,” Swift said on the Graham Norton Show in October 2025. “I know it’s gonna be fun to plan because I think the only stressful weddings are the ones where you have a small amount and people are on the bubble.” Swift and Kelce each have a long history with Reid. While the NFL icon coaches Kelce on the Chiefs, he previously met Swift through her dad. (Swift’s family hails from Pennsylvania, and Reid used to coach the Philadelphia Eagles.) “She's a Pennsylvania girl, so I got to know her before Trav did,” Reid joked on Friday’s episode. “I’m happy for them that they’re in love. That, to me, is the most important thing. Both of them are famous people and great people, and more power to ‘em.” It’s not known whether Reid scored an invite to the couple’s big day, but he recently confirmed his intentions to RSVP affirmatively if so. “Well, I probably have … and if I don’t outgrow my tuxedo before then, I’m going,” Reid quipped on Kansas City’s The Drive radio show last month when asked about receiving an invitation to the big day. “But you keep talking about this barbecue, I might have to go get some. … I’m just gonna show up. I’m so happy for them.” He added, at the time, “When you come down to it, it doesn’t matter how big the show is around them, they’re in love and that’s the most important thing.” While Swift and Kelce have kept wedding details under wraps, a source exclusively told Us Weekly in April that the couple didn’t plan to have a “huge wedding.” “They’ve gone back and forth between inviting everyone and keeping it small and private,” the insider told Us. “As of now, they’ve scaled it down. It’s no longer going to be a massive blowout.”

Jun 07, 2026
Morgan Wallen's Abrupt Concert Cancellation Sparks Questions New

Morgan Wallen's Abrupt Concert Cancellation Sparks Questions

Morgan Wallen is speaking out after his Saturday, June 6, concert in Pittsburgh was canceled at the last minute. “This morning my team walked on my bus, told me that they had been consulting with local officials and that I should cancel my show in Pittsburgh tonight,” Wallen, 33, said in a late-night video shared via his Instagram Stories. “I said, ‘Why?’ They said that there was going to be strong winds in the area, and I said, ‘OK.’ So, that’s what I did, and that was the information that I had in the moment.” He continued, “I trusted my team, and I understand that the wind and whatever else happened hasn’t gotten to Pittsburgh yet. I know it has touched some of Pennsylvania, so my heart goes out to all those affected by it.” Wallen further explained the reason for canceling his show. “The truth of the matter is I have a large stage, that in those conditions, could become fatal to a lot of folks around it,” he said. “I did the best I could with the information that I had in that moment. I’ve been seeing a lot of nonsense about me that is simply not true, and I just wanted to clear the air.” The country singer further stressed that his “true fans” understand safety comes first. “I think my true fans know that’s not how I operate in general,” he said of the swirling online speculation. “I had to say it, y’all take care.” Wallen announced several hours earlier that the concert would be canceled.  “After talking with local officials and my team, there is no choice but to cancel tonight’s show due to severe adverse weather conditions expected throughout the rest of the day and night,” he wrote in a statement at the time. “Safety for my fans and crew is the highest priority. Refunds available at point of purchase.” The show, which was scheduled to be held at the Acrisure Stadium, was canceled following weather forecasts of scattered thunderstorms in the area. “It is what it is. You can’t control Mother Nature,” one fan told TribLive of the show he was planning to attend. “ It’s fortunate we’re going to be able to get our tickets refunded.” Wallen is currently traveling on his Still The Problem Tour, in which he went viral late last month after overturning a piano during a Colorado concert. “Hey, I just want you guys to know that right now the piano is working,” he said in a TikTok video afterward. “That’s what they told me last night, too.”

Jun 07, 2026
Jennifer Lopez Sparks Debate: Who Really Gets to Call Themselves a New Yorker? New

Jennifer Lopez Sparks Debate: Who Really Gets to Call Themselves a New Yorker?

Jennifer Lopez has a hot take about life in the Big Apple. “You have to be born in New York to be a New Yorker,” Lopez, 56, said during a Thursday, June 4, interview on the “Subway Takes” TikTok account. “Yes, I know everybody wants to claim the city.” She continued, “Everybody wants to claim our city, but you have to be born in New York. You have to be born in one of the five boroughs to be a New Yorker.” Lopez, affectionately known as “Jenny from the block,” was born and raised in the New York borough of the Bronx. “Subway Takes” host Kareem Rahma, however, countered that he was told NYC residents can claim the city after a decade. “When I moved here in 2012, everyone was like, ‘In 10 years, you can call yourself a New Yorker,’” Rahma, 39, pointed out in rebuttal. “Then, I stayed 10 years. … The New Yorkers used to have this as a rule.” Lopez argued that she never heard about such a “rule.” “That’s a rule? I didn’t get the memo,” she stated. “I did not sign the petition. … You live in New York, you take on characteristics of New Yorkers, probably, by [50 years here], you have a New York sensibility, you pay New York taxes, [but] when you’re born in New York, that’s when you’re a New Yorker.” The Office Romance actress added, “I said what I said, and I meant it.” Lopez’s position soon raised eyebrows from social media users. “Ma’am you have lived outside of New York longer than you lived in it,” one TikTok commenter replied, referring to Lopez’s current residence in Los Angeles, as another chimed in, “Coming from J. Lo is kind of hilarious.” Other social media users agreed with Rahma that a 10-year residency qualifies as “New Yorker” status. “Carrie Bradshaw made this claim, 10 years qualifies as a New Yorker,” a TikToker wrote, referring to the Sex and the City protagonist. “I got 40 years in this town. I’m a New Yorker.” A fourth noted, “I think if you lived in NY for [the]majority of your life you’re a New Yorker.” Lopez, meanwhile, was backed up by a handful of supporters. “You guys says ‘Coming from J. Lo…’ but shorty is literally from The Bronx,” a social media user replied, with another succinctly noting, “She’s right though.” Lopez has not publicly addressed the backlash. Us Weekly has reached out for comment.

Jun 07, 2026
Betty Gilpin's Shocking Birth Scene in 'Office Romance': What Really Happened On Set? New

Betty Gilpin's Shocking Birth Scene in 'Office Romance': What Really Happened On Set?

No, that was not actress Betty Gilpin’s nude body in Office Romance. Gilpin, 39, portrays Sydney Bloom, a pregnant executive at Cruz Air run by CEO Jackie Cruz (Jennifer Lopez). At one point in the film, Sydney confronts in-house lawyer Daniel Blanchflower (Brett Goldstein) about his clandestine romance with boss Jackie when her water breaks in his office. Sydney subsequently gives birth on a desk in Daniel’s office, in front of him and Jackie, with cameras capturing the moment the baby was crowning. “Honestly, I was pretty freaked out when I first saw the prosthetic vagina,” Gilpin told Variety in an interview published Saturday, June 6. “I had a nervous breakdown and then I was like, ‘Oh, but I’ll be holding the ultimate working mom’s hand, Jennifer Lopez, so what could go wrong?’” To capture the shot, Gilpin used prosthetic legs and a vagina for the scene. “My real legs were below a table, [I had] fake prosthetic legs, and then a puppeteer was standing at my real legs pushing an animatronic baby out of my prosthetic vagina,” she recalled of the process to the outlet. “It made it sound like [popping]. It was insane.” Gilpin continued, “The saddest part was when the scene was over and everybody but the puppeteers stayed in the room because the only way to reset was to go under and pull the fake placenta — I think the placenta is not in the movie anymore — but reach up through the prosthetic vagina that I am still zipped into, pull the placenta back and take the umbilical cord and pull it back and then pull the baby back through, and then it was time to do it again.” Goldstein, 45, cowrote Office Romance with Ted Lasso collaborator Joe Kelly. “When we were making Ted Lasso season 3, we were at Manchester City filming there, and on the train back to London, we were like, ‘What should we do next?’” Goldstein said on Late Night With Seth Meyers earlier this week. “We both love rom-coms, and we were like, ‘Let’s do an old school rom-com.’ And we were like, ‘Who’s the best person to do a rom-com with?’ And we both were like, ‘J. Lo, obviously.’” He added at the time, “We wanted to do, like, a more grown-up one that I hadn’t seen her do before. So, she’s the CEO in this one, like, she has it all and she’s very good at her job. It was a love letter to workaholics.” Office Romance is currently streaming on Netflix.

Jun 07, 2026
Kyle Cooke's New Romance Shocker: What's Really Happening? New

Kyle Cooke's New Romance Shocker: What's Really Happening?

Kyle Cooke is reportedly “hooking up” with “Southern Charm” star Salley Carson following his separation from his wife, Amanda Batula.“It’s new and casual, but he’s really into her and they’ve been having fun,” an insider told Us Weekly on Saturday.“They’ve only hung out a few times but get along really well. They have a lot of chemistry.”Kyle Cooke is allegedly getting cozy with a “Southern Charm” star following his breakup with his wife, Amanda Batula. (Seen here: Cooke and Batula). Instagram/@amandabatulaThe “Summer House” star is reportedly “hooking up” with Salley Carson (seen here in February 2025), per Us Weekly. Brian Zak/Page SixAnother insider shared that Cooke, 43, and Carson, 31, were seen at the By the Way restaurant and bar in Charleston, South Carolina, on Friday.It’s unclear if the duo showed any signs of PDA during their low-key outing with Carson’s “Southern Charm” castmates Craig Conover and Austen Kroll.“The group appeared to be getting along,” a source told the outlet. “They have chemistry. It looked like they had fun and enjoyed each other’s company.”“They’ve only hung out a few times but get along really well,” a source told the outlet. (Pictured: Carson in 2025.) Brian Zak/Page SixCarson (seen here in a “Southern Charm” photoshoot) and Cooke reportedly have good “chemistry.” Michelle Watt/Bravo via Getty ImagesAccording to the insider, the Bravo stars left the bar together.Reps for Carson and Cooke weren’t immediately available to Page Six for comment.The “Summer House” star was interrogated about his relationship with Carson during the Season 10 reunion last week.“What’s up with you and Salley from ‘Southern Charm?'” host Andy Cohen asked. “Is that a thing? Did you guys hook up?”Per the outlet, Cooke (seen here) and Carson also hung out at a restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina, on Friday. Clifton Prescod/Bravo“They have chemistry. It looked like they had fun and enjoyed each other’s company,” another source said. (Seen here: Carson with Austen Kroll). salleycarson/InstagramAt the time, the Bravo star admitted to having kissed Carson “the night before the ‘Summer House’ premiere” in February.“When I found that out, I immediately called Amanda, and I told her that Kyle was making out with Salley, and I thought that that was crazy,” Ciara Miller chimed in.“I thought it was absurd. It’s insane. I’m just making an example of how good of a friend I was to you and how you’re a friend to me. I just want to point that out,” she continued, alluding to how Batula is now dating West Wilson, whom Miller briefly dated in 2023.Batula, 34, and Wilson, 31, confirmed their romance in March when Page Six reported that they were in a “full-blown relationship.”Cooke and Batula, meanwhile, announced they were “amicably” separating after four years of marriage in January.Cooke and Batula (seen here) announced their separation in January. Instagram/@amandabatulaThe exes (seen above on a boat) were married for four years. Instagram/@amandabatula“It feels ironic to ask for privacy during this time. since we’ve always tried to be open and honest about our relationship, but your kindness and respect will go a long way as we try to navigate our next chapter,” they wrote in a joint statement at the time.Batula shed light on her and Cooke’s marriage during the reunion, claiming that they didn’t have sex “the entire time” they were married. The exes have yet to file for divorce, with an insider telling Page Six that they are still sorting through finances.

Jun 07, 2026
Kim Kardashian Snubs Iconic Reporter: What Really Happened at the Monaco Grand Prix? New

Kim Kardashian Snubs Iconic Reporter: What Really Happened at the Monaco Grand Prix?

Kim Kardashian was slammed as “rude” for ignoring an iconic reporter at the Monaco Grand Prix 2026.On Sunday, Sky Sports reporter Martin Brundle — who is known for his popular grid walk interviews — approached the Skims co-founder and her sister Khloé Kardashian to see if he could get a quick interview with them before the race kicked off. After Brundle asked Kim, 45, how she was doing today, she ignored him and looked away, per a video shared online.A man, who is presumed to be an F1 employee, then whispered something to the “Kardashians” star as Brundle tells someone not to “push” him.Kim Kardashian was slammed as “rude” for ignoring Sky Sports reporter Martin Brundle (seen above with the reality star) at the Monaco Grand Prix 2026. Formula 1 via Getty ImagesThe Skims co-founder (seen above with sister Khloé Kardashian) ignored Brundle and looked away when he asked how she was doing. FilmMagic“Normally, people will have a quick chat with us. Are you enjoying F1?” Brundle asked Kim, who simply waved and didn’t answer his questions.The “All’s Fair” actress and Khloé, 41, then walked away with their enoturage. “So, we’re not talking today,” a disappointed Brundle told his viewers.Fans criticized Kim on social media for the awkward encounter.“How rude was Kim Kardashian? Brundle there to ask questions and she looks at some dude to see if Brundle was worth talking to. Poor. #F1 #Monaco,” tweeted one user.Brundle (seen above with Simon Lazenby) could be heard telling someone not to “push” him. Formula 1 via Getty ImagesThe “All’s Fair” actress and her sister Khloé Kardashian (both seen above) walked away with their enoturage. FilmMagic“Some ‘celebrities’ need to get a grip when on the grid walk for the F1, they should be kicked off if they dont want to chat. Kim Kardashian take note. Martin Brundle his funny self as usual lol,” added another.“Kim Kardashian is not too good to talk to Martin Brundle. What a complete lack of class,” claimed a third person.“Didn’t we just know Kim Kardashian would refuse to speak to Martin Brundle. Famous for absolutely nothing if any import, can’t carry an umbrella herself & she ignores Martin when talented sports persons & international actors embrace him. She has no place on our grid,” wrote a fourth netizen on X.However, several other fans defended Kim’s decision not to conduct an interview with Brundle.One fan claimed Kim (seen above at the Monaco Grand Prix) showed a “complete lack of class.” FilmMagicOther fans claimed that WAGS usually don’t conduct interviews. (Pictured: Kim at the Monaco Grand Prix.) FilmMagic“There’s never been an expectation WAGS will take interviews, no matter how audacious Brundle is or how famous Kim is, nobody is entitled to force the drivers loved ones onto camera. Lets keep it that way,” tweeted one supporter.“Brundle and his Lewis [Hamilton] hate agenda did this on purpose btw. He knew Kim didn’t want to speak. Security was there blocking. He honours it with everyone else, but with her he went out of his way to create a drama? Nasty nasty man,” wrote another person.“people always find something on people they want to find about. was she even aware of it? it literally looks like she was not,” said a third user.Kim and Khloé arrived by boat in Monaco on Friday (as seen above). AbacaPress / SplashNews.comKim has been dating Lewis Hamilton (seen above) since early 2026. kimkardashian/InstagramPage Six has reached out to Kim’s rep for comment but did not immediately hear back.Kim and Khloé arrived by boat in Monaco on Friday, wearing coordinating outfits to support Hamilton, also 41. The mom of four and the F1 racing driver first sparked dating rumors in February.

Jun 07, 2026
Kim Kardashian's Unexpected Monaco Moment: What Stole the Show? New

Kim Kardashian's Unexpected Monaco Moment: What Stole the Show?

Celebs including Kim Kardashian, Alix Earle, and more touched down in Monaco for the F1 Grand Prix. See photos of the famous faces who attended the events and experienced the excitement of racing through the streets of Monaco. Kim Kardashian FilmMagic Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian FilmMagic Alix Earle, Stassie Karanikolaou, and Jake Shane Jesal / BACKGRID Lewis Hamilton WireImage Noah Schnapp / SplashNews.com Cynthia Erivo Getty Images Patrick Dempsey REUTERS Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones BACKGRID Bettina Anderson and Donald Trump Jr. Manuele Mangiarotti/IPA/INSTARimages Tommy Hilfiger and Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger WireImage

Jun 07, 2026