James Charles Caught COPYING Another TikToker + Trish Accidentally Becomes a K-Pop Idol | Just Trish
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Takeaways
- ❖Trisha's K-pop song 'Hey' is 100% in Korean, a deliberate choice to target the South Korean market.
- ❖Harry Styles' 'Aperture' single is deemed a 'flop,' and his tour's stage design obstructs pit ticket views.
- ❖Pete Davidson's ex is seeking a nanny via Instagram, implying a lack of co-parenting support from him.
- ❖James Charles is accused of copying HRH Collection's 'screaming' content style for viral moments.
- ❖James Charles' initial donation to the Spirit Airlines employee was only $500, later increased to $5,000 after public pressure, for a GoFundMe that initially sought $1,500.
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1Trisha Paytas's Unexpected K-Pop Success
Trisha Paytas released a new K-pop song, 'Hey,' which she deliberately recorded entirely in Korean to appeal to the South Korean audience. The song quickly gained traction, increasing her TikTok followers by 100,000 and generating 800 videos using the sound in a single day. Her music video garnered more views than any of her previous videos in the last decade, and she received positive feedback on her Korean pronunciation, indicating a successful pivot into the K-pop market.
Trisha states, 'I want to do it all in Korean. And you know what? People appreciated that. They're like, 'I love that this whole song's in Korean.'... I've been stuck at 11 million followers on TikTok this morning. 11.1. I've been at 11 million for like a year. 11.1. 100,000.' and 'This is the only Trisha video I've ever gotten a notification for?'
2Harry Styles' Tour and Album Face Significant Backlash
Harry Styles' latest album's lead single, 'Aperture,' is widely considered a commercial failure. His current tour is drawing heavy criticism for its production value, particularly a large, inclined catwalk on stage that obstructs views for expensive pit ticket holders. Fans are also unhappy with the high ticket prices (over $1,000) and disappointing VIP merchandise, leading to speculation that Styles is experiencing 'Harry fatigue' and may not be fully invested in his music career, having achieved significant success already.
The host notes, 'Aperture is the Harry Styles lead single from his latest album and kind of like came and went.' and 'the main criticism I saw kind of right off the bat was this the stage is humongous and it's a stage that's kind of like a a grid and it's a really long catwalk that like goes along in a square, but there's points where it goes like up on an incline and the incline is so high that like if you bought a pit ticket, you're obstructed by the huge hill that's in front of you.'
3Pete Davidson Accused of Neglecting Co-Parenting Responsibilities
Pete Davidson's ex-partner, Elsie, publicly revealed on TikTok that she is raising their 5-month-old daughter, Scotty Rose, entirely on her own, including financial support. She posted on Instagram seeking an assistant/mother's helper/nanny, further highlighting her lack of support. This contradicts Pete's previous public statements where he made being a dad his 'whole personality.' A source close to Pete claimed he was 'extremely available' and 'covering all Scotty's costs,' but Elsie's public pleas suggest otherwise, leading to widespread criticism of Pete's behavior.
Elsie posted a TikTok 'talking about her experience raising uh her and Pete Davidson's child and fivemonth fivemonth-old and she posted about uh basically having to do everything on her own' and 'she replied to that comment and said, 'I am smiley face.'' The host quotes Pete's source: 'Pete has made himself extremely available and has provided financial support. Pete is actually covering all Scotty's costs and more. He is hoping Elsie has good health and success for the sake of their daughter.'
4James Charles' 'Rage Baiting' Tactics and Hypocrisy Exposed
James Charles faced intense backlash for a video where he publicly shamed a Spirit Airlines employee, Amber, calling her 'lazy' after she lost her job. This incident led to accusations that Charles is intentionally adopting a 'screaming and complaining' persona, similar to HRH Collection, to generate viral 'rage bait' content. His private apology to Amber was criticized for 'mansplaining' her situation, and his initial $500 donation to her GoFundMe (which only sought $1,500) was seen as performative and insufficient, especially given his wealth. Critics highlighted his hypocrisy by contrasting his insensitivity towards Amber with his own emotional reaction to TikTok potentially being banned.
The host states, 'HRH Collection who... was like, 'Here's a creator who's out here screaming he know he's trying to like do my thing right now but not even I would do something like this.'' and 'Amber said that GoFundMe actually set up GoFundMe themselves... Gypsy Rose Blanchard donated $500, which I love her message... James only donated 500. It's crazy. You should at least This is at least a 10K one.' Charles' apology email included: 'I spent the last few days reading stories from real people about what it's actually like losing a job without notice and also learning about the journey to find a new one.'
Notable Moments
Trisha's children, Elvis and Malibu, immediately loved her new K-pop song, 'Hey,' which she used as a key indicator of its potential success over other demo songs.
This highlights a unique, personal metric for a song's appeal, suggesting that genuine, uninfluenced reactions from a young audience can be a powerful gauge for commercial potential, especially in a genre like K-pop known for its catchy tunes.
The hosts discuss the viral TikTok debate about whether children not invited to a park birthday party should be allowed to eat cake with the party guests.
This reflects a common modern parenting dilemma, showcasing the divide between traditional generosity ('cake for everybody') and practical concerns like allergies, budget, and parental responsibility, often amplified by social media discussions.
Jacob Elordi faked a broken foot to skip the Cannes Film Festival but was later photographed surfing in Hawaii with Kendall Jenner and driving a car with Kylie Jenner and Timothy Chalamet.
This incident exposes a celebrity's attempt to manipulate public perception and avoid professional obligations for personal leisure, highlighting the challenges of maintaining privacy and credibility in the age of pervasive paparazzi and social media scrutiny.
James Charles' private apology to the Spirit Airlines employee, Amber, was criticized for 'mansplaining' her experience of losing a job, despite his own past experiences with career setbacks.
This reveals a profound lack of empathy and self-awareness, underscoring how public figures can undermine their own apologies and further alienate audiences by failing to genuinely understand or acknowledge the impact of their actions.
Quotes
"I'm not trying to appeal to the US audience. I'm trying to go over to South Korea."
"If a song isn't doing well, it's oh this is his aperture. Like this is what's aperture? Aperture is the Harry Styles lead single from his latest album and kind of like came and went."
"Sorry, but not staying with your partner when they are postpartum is insanely loser behavior. This is the most vulnerable time in a woman's life. Amen, sis."
"Pete has made himself extremely available and has provided financial support. Pete is actually covering all Scotty's costs and more. He is hoping Elsie has good health and success for the sake of their daughter."
"He just screams and like it's so stressful and that's her thing and obviously James Charles is not the most original person in the world. So I was like, 'Oh, so he's been kind of just like copying her.'"
"Hi, my name is Gypsy Rose Blanchard and I am an influencer on TikTok. I have 9.3 million followers and I'm truly sorry for what happened and I'm sending many positive vibes to you. Period."
"I'm so sorry for adding to what was already a distressing time. I'm so ashamed for most only the the video, but also for being disgustingly out of touch. I was sent your video today and was so glad to see your GoFundMe has exploded. But I also know that getting attention online can be scary and overwhelming, especially when you never asked for it in the first place."
"You're crying over Tik Tok cuz this is the only place where you can get an audience that doesn't know about your behavior cuz they just kept getting younger and younger."
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