Was Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 finale scripted? Game twist sparks theory

Squid Game’s huge popularity stemmed from its straightforward idea: people facing life-or-death consequences while playing familiar childhood games.

Squid Game’s huge popularity stemmed from its straightforward idea: people facing life-or-death consequences while playing familiar childhood games.

Citadel Securities, those fine folks who make markets like a caffeinated auctioneer, reckon Kraken’s got what it takes to “shape the future of digital innovation.” Now, I ain’t no financial wizard, but last I checked, innovation usually don’t come from folks throwing money at things and hoping for the best. Still, Jim Esposito, Citadel’s president, swears they’ll help Kraken with “risk management” and “market structure analysis.” Sounds mighty fancy for a business built on internet money. 💸

While doing press for The Kardashians Season 7 ahead of its premiere on the 2025 TV schedule, a contingent of the reality TV stars gathered to answer some fun questions about each other. There were some surprises and differing opinions, but Kim Kardashian received all the votes for one that Kylie Jenner asked:

Like the other players on the Squid Game reality show, Trinity has experienced a lot of ups and downs. During a recent challenge called ‘Mingle,’ he was kept from helping a friend, which upset him so much that he cried.
Bitcoin-poor little crypto-has tumbled nearly 12% over the week, like a drunken fool falling off a barstool, sinking to $91,616. That’s what CoinMarketCap reports, trimming the glorious gains of 2025, as if the year itself is tired of the game. 📉

It’s been 24 years since Daniel Radcliffe first played Harry Potter, bringing the character to life on screen. Now, 14 years after the final movie, ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2,’ the story is about to start again with a new generation.

The classic image of the gunslinger still shapes heroes in many types of movies today, from action stars like John Wick to superheroes like Wolverine. You can see their influence in everything from science fiction and crime dramas to big-budget Marvel movies. Whether it’s a charismatic gambler like Doc Holliday or the tough, wandering cowboys from Sergio Leone’s films, these characters perfectly captured the spirit of the Wild West.

Although Leavitt isn’t currently posting dance videos, she’s aiming for a career in acting. In an interview with Vulture in May 2025, she expressed her hope to be a successful actress, potentially breaking the mold for reality stars. She even revealed that she returned for season three of Mormon Wives specifically to get an audition for Dancing with the Stars, demonstrating her desire to move beyond being known just as a ‘MomTok’ personality. Leavitt is always thinking ahead, and now everyone realizes she’s capable of much more than just TikTok trends.

Laverne & Shirley followed the adventures of two friends working at Shotz Brewery in Milwaukee. They lived in a basement apartment and spent their free time at their father’s pizza parlor and bowling alley. Their often-irritating neighbors, Lenny and Squiggy, always provided laughs as Laverne and Shirley tried to manage their finances and find love.

The world of Star Wars is always growing with new films, series, games, books, and comics. But not every part of its history has been explored equally. Here’s our ranking of the nine Star Wars eras, based on how much potential they have for new stories and how much room there is to expand on what we already know.