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  • Stellar Blade 2 Faces Backlash Over ‘AI Slop’ Music Video, Fans Cancel Pre-Orders

    Stellar Blade 2 Faces Backlash Over ‘AI Slop’ Music Video, Fans Cancel Pre-Orders

    Digital Phablet – Korean game developer Shift Up faced significant criticism after releasing an entirely AI-generated music video to promote their upcoming game, Stellar Blade: Blood Rain.

    The music video was uploaded to the company’s official YouTube channel, featuring the game’s main character, Evie. Fans quickly pointed out the uncanny and inaccurate visuals created by AI, particularly noting issues with Evie’s facial expressions. YouTube notes that “sounds or visuals were altered or fully generated.” At the end of the video, Shift Up revealed, “This video was created using game resources from Stellar Blade: Blood Rain and regenerated with AI support.”

    Titled “Wanna be in LOVE,” the song draws heavily from K-pop influences but features Japanese lyrics. The video concludes with AI-generated images of Shift Up’s crew interacting with Evie. Overall, the response from the gaming community has been largely negative, with many social media users criticizing it as “AI slop.”

    A fan commented, “Just trying to make a point here. We pay developers for their creative work, not AI slop. I could make this in 30 seconds.” Another added, “They really thought this AI slop was going to impress anyone.” One user pointed out, “Bayonetta did it 16 years ago without AI, using in-game models and with a much smaller budget compared to Stellar Blade.”

    Shift Up announced Stellar Blade: Blood Rain at Summer Game Fest on June 5, 2026, but fans may have to wait until late 2027 or 2028 for its release. According to IGN, Hyung-tae Kim, CEO of SHIFT UP Corporation, has been a strong supporter of AI in game development. He recently stated, “We dedicate around 150 people to each game, but China invests between 1,000 to 2,000. We’re unable to compete in terms of quality and content volume.” Kim also claims that AI won’t lead to job losses but will instead make workers more valuable, as “one person can perform the work of 100.”

  • Katy Perry Faces Backlash Over 41st Birthday Cake Destruction

    Katy Perry Faces Backlash Over 41st Birthday Cake Destruction

    Digital Phablet – Recently, well-known American singer Katy Perry faced criticism on social media after sharing a video where she threw a cake onto the ground to celebrate her 41st birthday. Fans quickly labeled her “selfish” and “wasteful” for the act.

    Following the candle-blowing moment, Perry, the pop superstar, picked up the cake and aimed it at a staff member. The staff member dodged the cake, causing Perry to let it fall to the floor. The guests at the celebration then gathered around the discarded cake to take bites from the floor.

    This birthday event was held backstage after Perry’s performance during her Lifetimes Tour in Sydney, Australia.

    Katy Perry Faces Backlash for Destroying Her 41st Birthday Cake

    A user on X (formerly Twitter) expressed, “A grown woman, 41 years old, showing no regard for the person who will clean up her mess or for the one who spent so much time making that cake. She needs to get her head out of the clouds. Katy Perry has been increasingly distasteful lately, especially considering her recent collaboration with Dr. Luke.”

    An additional satirical comment added, “My mom baked that cake, she was so proud and excited to make it for Katy Perry, and now I just can’t understand why she’d do this.”


    The viral video sparked a wave of memes, satire, and critiques across social media platforms. One user commented, "With famine affecting many parts of the world, Katy Perry just chucks an entire cake to the ground."

    Katy Perry's Unexpected Romance with Justin Trudeau

    Katy Perry

    (Photos by AFP/ Getty Images)

    Sources indicate that Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau, the former Prime Minister of Canada, are now officially a couple after recently making their relationship public. The two were seen holding hands in Paris on Saturday.

    The rumors about their unexpected romance began circulating in July when they were photographed sharing a meal at a Montreal restaurant. This development follows Perry's breakup after nearly ten years with English actor Orlando Bloom.

  • Joelle Sparks Controversy Over Revealing Dresses at El Gouna Festival

    Joelle Sparks Controversy Over Revealing Dresses at El Gouna Festival

    Digital Phablet – From the moment the El Gouna Film Festival began, celebrities have been grabbing headlines—either for their questionable fashion choices or their ultra-elegant ensembles. Yet, over the past few days, Joelle Mardinian has not received much praise from her fans.

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    Lebanese television personality Joelle Mardinian has come under criticism twice for donning revealing dresses.

    Regarding her first black dress, Joelle shared that she tried on over nine outfits, showed them to her husband, and he approved them all. Ultimately, she selected a long black gown for the festival’s opening ceremony.

    Joelle Mardinian

    Lebanese TV personality Joelle Mardinian. (Instagram)


    Today, October 21, the Lebanese star posted a series of photos from the El Gouna Festival, where she is seen wearing a leopard print dress with a side opening.

    She captioned her post, “What makes the El Gouna Film Festival unique are the nightly after-parties. They’re not ordinary events; they’re a festival in themselves.”

    Despite facing significant criticism from her followers, some supporters defended her, praising her stunning appearance at the event. The festival took place in El Gouna, Egypt, featuring prominent stars from across the Arab world along with several Turkish celebrities.

    Joelle Mardinian

    Lebanese TV personality Joelle Mardinian. (Instagram)

  • MrBeast Sparks Controversy Over Trapping Man in Burning House

    MrBeast Sparks Controversy Over Trapping Man in Burning House

    Digital Phablet – Recently, well-known YouTuber MrBeast faced significant criticism after revealing his latest series of daring challenges, which included trapping a man inside a burning house for a shot at winning $500,000.

    The challenge featured Eric, a stuntman who explained in the video that his motivation was to earn enough money to improve his parents’ retirement, especially since his father’s health has been declining following a cancer diagnosis.

    Entitled “Would You Risk Dying For $500,000?” the 25-minute video showcased seven different challenges, such as being propelled out of a human cannon, jumping through rings of fire, and more. Yet, one particular stunt sparked outrage on social media due to its dangerous nature.

    MrBeast faces backlash for confining man inside a burning house

    The video opened with MrBeast and his team binding Eric with ropes inside a house set on fire, offering him a chance to win $500,000 before the flames took over. Remarkably, Eric managed to secure $250,000 just moments before the entire house was consumed by fire.

    In another challenge, Eric had to throw a grappling hook into a fireworks-filled room to seize $300,000 within five minutes before a massive fireball detonated. Afterwards, he faced a subsequent challenge similar to the previous burning house scenario.

    In this instance, the contestant was again trapped inside a burning building with ropes, but MrBeast released him after jokingly pressuring him to comment on his new beef jerky product.

    MrBeast


    Would You Risk Dying For $500,000? (MrBeast/ YouTube)

    Just one day after uploading it to YouTube, the video amassed over 43 million views. This isn't surprising given that MrBeast is the most subscribed individual on the platform, with over 441 million followers.

    On X (formerly Twitter), a social media user compared MrBeast to Jigsaw, a fictional villain from the horror film series Saw. The comment read, "Watching this guy turn into Jigsaw in real time."

    Another viewer remarked, "Wow... MrBeast is really taking ‘high stakes’ to a whole new level," while someone else said: "For the sake of entertainment, I guess. I thought Idiocracy was the future, but now I realize we’re already living it."

    In response to the criticism, MrBeast issued a statement saying, "If there are concerns about the safety of the contestant, I want to assure everyone that safety is our top priority. Every challenge was tested multiple times by professional stunt performers, and we have a full rescue team on standby, including firefighters, EMTs, and divers, with an ambulance and firetruck ready."

    He continued, "We also had a pyro team managing the fires and multiple fire suppression systems in place for each challenge to ensure we could quickly extinguish any issues. Our stunt coordinator did an exceptional job as always, and none of these safety measures were ever triggered. I just wanted to be transparent since I noticed some concerns!"

  • Mohamed Ramadan Faces Backlash for Attending Lara Trump’s Event

    Mohamed Ramadan Faces Backlash for Attending Lara Trump’s Event

    Many people believe that the star shouldn’t have accepted the invitation or spoken out in support of ending the Gaza conflict during his visit. One fan commented, “Support Palestine instead of backing those with no compassion and mercy. Allah alone suffices me, and He is the best disposer of affairs.”

    Another individual exclaimed, “Shame on you! Is this the same Trump family that is permitting the ongoing genocide in Gaza?”

    Conversely, numerous fans of Mohamed Ramadan expressed their support, flooding his social media accounts with positive comments and celebrating his milestone achievement.

    Ramadan has not announced any future projects, leaving his followers eager to learn about what’s next. According to Sky News Arabia, he is currently in the United States, reportedly filming music videos for his upcoming singles.

  • Pakistani Model Roma Faces Backlash for Bikini Ramp Walk [VIDEO]

    Pakistani Model Roma Faces Backlash for Bikini Ramp Walk [VIDEO]

    Roma Michael Faces Backlash Over Bikini Ramp Walk at Miss Grand International 2024

    Roma Michael, a model from Lahore representing Pakistan in the Miss Grand International 2024 contest, is experiencing significant criticism after a video of her bikini ramp walk went viral on social media.

    Initially, Roma shared the video of her performance on Instagram but later removed it following backlash from fans and online users. Despite her efforts to take it down, the video has continued to circulate, with many commenting on her disregard for cultural values.

    In the clip, the 29-year-old model can be seen in a golden brown bikini, confidently showcasing her bold persona on the runway.

    Roma holds a Bachelor’s degree in BTech from the University of South Asia and has acted in two feature films along with several television dramas, such as "Tu Zindagi Hai," "Kahey Dil Jidher," and "Pyari Nimmo." The situation has ignited a heated discussion about cultural norms and expectations in relation to fashion and modeling.