7/31-8/4 ICYMI: Pop Culture Recap!
This was a heartstopping week, with new social media trends, a possible revival of a fan favorite show, and the unfortunate death of Angus Cloud. Read on to see what you missed this week.
*TW* This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also text HOME to 741741 or visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional resources.
"We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud. He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and Euphoria family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time." - HBO
"Euphoria" star Angus Cloud has died at the age of 25. There is much speculation that he passed by suicide. His father passed away recently and Cloud was struck deeply by the passing. In addition, his family revealed that Cloud had faced mental health struggles in the past.
Heartstopper Season 2 Releases
Last year, this queer drama released with the biggest hype around it. Now, this week, Season 2 of the drama has officially released! We won’t give you any spoilers but this instant smash hit capturing the feeling of queer joy has already gotten incredible reviews. Don’t forget to give it a watch.
Drinking borax is the latest social media trend medical authorities are working feverishly to debunk
“People on TikTok have falsely suggested that adding a pinch of borax to their water could reduce inflammation and ease joint pain.” - NBC News
Health misinformation has been spreading like wildfire on the internet lately, especially with the ongoing rise of Tik Tok. Though Tik Tok has a fact checker, it has been having bouts of misinformation on all sorts of medical topics.
What's Coming to Netflix this Month?
If you’ve already binged ‘Heartstopper,’ here are some new shows coming to Netflix that you can check out!
'The Lincoln Lawyer' - Aug 3
‘Painkiller’ - Aug 10
‘At Home with the Furys’ - Aug 16
‘Behind your Touch’ - Aug 12 (weekly)
‘The Upshaws’ - Aug 17
‘Who is Erin Carter?’ - Aug 24
‘The Ultimatum’ - Aug 23
‘One Piece’ - Aug 31
I’m sure I’m not the only one getting ‘Suits’ Tik Toks all over my For You Page. A ‘Suits’ reboot or revival could be in the works, but unfortunately, our dreams of Meghan Markle taking part in it have been crushed by the Executive Producer. Rumors have been going around for weeks now about Markle getting back into Hollywood, but only time will tell if ‘Suits’ is in her future or not.
Actors Bleu, Coleman, Grabeel, Cox, Johnson, and Reed are all playing fictional versions of themselves playing their original characters Chad Danforth, Taylor McKessie, Ryan Evans, Martha Cox, Coach Bolton, and Ms. Darbus in HSM 4 within the show ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’. Get’cha head in the game.