Ballerina Cappuccina, an AI-generated cartoon ballerina with a cappuccino teacup for a head, has become a viral sensation on TikTok. Her videos have garnered over 55 million views and 4 million likes, mostly from tweens. She's part of the "Italian Brain Rot" trend, which features absurd characters like Tralalero Tralala, a shark with sneakers, and Bombardino Crocodilo, a crocodile-headed airplane. These characters have captivated young audiences with their nonsensical charm. Experts say this trend reflects the younger generation's desire to escape the pressures of self-optimization. Despite concerns that it is pointless, some believe it's a harmless way to unwind.

The conservative news network Newsmax has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Fox News. It said Fox has sought to maintain its market dominance through intimidation and exclusionary business practices designed to stifle competition. The lawsuit says Fox has sought to block television distributors from carrying Newsmax or minimize its exposure, pressured guests not to appear on the rival network and hired private detectives to investigate Newsmax executives. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in south Florida. Newsmax seeks a jury trial. Fox, in a statement, said “Newsmax cannot sue their way out of their own competitive failures in the marketplace to chase headlines simply because they can’t attract viewers.”

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is being honored with the Television Academy’s Governors Award even as it winds down after nearly 60 years. The U.S. government has withdrawn its funding. The organization has supported PBS, NPR, and 1,500 local stations, along with programs like “Sesame Street.” President and CEO Patricia de Stacy Harrison will accept the award. The corporation announced most staff positions will end with the fiscal year on Sept. 30. The closure is expected to impact public radio and TV stations, especially in small communities across the United States.

YouTube TV has reached a short-term extension in its contract dispute with Fox. This means subscribers won't face immediate disruptions of Fox channels. The original deadline was Wednesday afternoon, with the streamer previously warning that networks like Fox Sports and News could become unavailable if the two sides didn't reach a new deal by 5 p.m. ET. YouTube announced the extension shortly after the deadline, and maintained that it was still working towards an agreement. Fox confirmed the extension. It was not immediately clear how long the extension would be.

It’s a love story and, baby, she said yes. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged. The superstar singer and football player revealed the news in a five-photo joint post on Instagram on Tuesday. It's the fairytale culmination of a courtship that for two years has thrilled and fascinated millions around the world. It's unclear when and where the two got engaged. The announcement comes not long after Swift's appearance on “New Heights” as part of the rollout of her upcoming album. That's the podcast hosted by the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and his brother Jason Kelce.

WWE’s partnership with ESPN will start earlier than first announced. The WWE’s first premium live event on the network’s platforms will be Wrestlepalooza from Indianapolis on Sept. 20. John Cena, who will retire from professional wrestling at the end of the year, will be part of the card. Crown Jewel on Oct. 11 and the Nov. 29 Survivor Series will also be available to subscribers of ESPN’s direct-to-consumer streaming service who have the unlimited plan. When ESPN announced its deal with WWE on Aug. 6, the premium live events were supposed to move from Peacock in early 2026. Peacock will be the home of “Saturday Night’s Main Event,” beginning Nov. 1. Cena’s retirement match will be Dec. 13.

Aubrey Plaza has described her grief over husband Jeff Baena’s death, likening it to “a giant ocean of awfulness.” The actor spoke on the podcast ’’Good Hang with Amy Poehler,” telling her former “Parks and Recreation” costar in her most detailed public remarks to date that it’s been “a daily struggle” to overcome the tragedy. Writer-director Baena’s January death at age 47 was ruled a suicide. Plaza tells Poehler that her grief feels like an image from a horror movie “The Gorge” in which a gorge between two cliffs is filled with monsters.

Singer and actor Tamar Braxton says she “almost died” in a weekend accident she doesn't remember. On Tuesday, Braxton shared on Instagram that a friend found her in a pool of blood with a face injury. She says she fractured her nose, lost some teeth and mobility. Earlier that day, she posted: “Thank you God for waking me up today.” She says she received calls after the post and struggled to talk, so she shared what happened publicly. Braxton says her outlook on life is now different and asks for prayers as her journey to healing begins.