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Psychology says rewatching the same TV show again and again isn’t just comfort or laziness — It may reveal a hidden emotional needThe psychology behind rewatching the same shows suggests that the habit is often driven by emotional comfort, nostalgia and mental familiar...
In the age of parasocial fame, nepo kids are the new comfort TVCelebrity families now offer a shared reference point in a fragmented world. The public emotionally inhabits these lives, finding reassuran...
Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Paramount+, HBO Max new movies, series: 'Yellowstone' spinoff to 'The Crash', full list of films to watch this week"Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" is set to return on Paramount+. Here are other films and series that can be streamed on Netflix, Disne...
Did Twitch streamer Sykkuno admit he cheated on his girlfriend? New post sparks buzzThe Sykkuno cheating scandal began gaining traction on April 10 after a content creator publicly shared her experience, accusing the stream...
Zendaya opens up about why she and Tom Holland refuse to address ongoing wedding rumorsCelebrity duo Zendaya and Tom Holland are once again at the spotlight following renewed speculation about whether they have taken their rel...
The Psychology of Everyday Experience: Why Certain People Rewatch the Same Shows During Stressful PeriodsDuring stressful times, people often rewatch familiar TV shows. This behavior is a predictable response to cognitive and emotional strain, ...
Word of the Day: ParasocialAdmiration for public figures can foster a one-sided connection known as parasocial, in which followers develop a sense of intimacy and fri...
How Bridget J became the last word of 2025'Parasocial' refers to a not-so-symbiotic relationship between a star and an individual, where the star-struck individual lives in a world ...
Taylor Swift makes ‘Parasocial’ the Cambridge word of the year. Psychologist explains if parasocial relationships are healthy or notCambridge Dictionary has declared 'parasocial' its word of the year. This term describes one-sided connections people feel towards celebrit...
Professor cancels class after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engagement news, fans react to parasocial bondA University professor went viral after cancelling class when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement news broke. Fans quickly reacted w...
What is ‘AI psychosis’? Psychiatrist warns of troubling symptoms after treating a dozen patientsA San Francisco psychiatrist reports cases of 'AI psychosis'. Patients show paranoia and delusions after chatbot use. Men aged 18-45, often...
75-year-old man obsessed with AI avatar seeks divorce from wife until his kids expose the illusionA Chinese man, Jiang, divorced his wife to be with an AI avatar. He became obsessed with the digital woman. His family intervened and revea...
Sam Altman concerned by young people's over-reliance on ChatGPTSpeaking at a Federal Reserve forum, the OpenAI CEO pointed out the benefits of AI tools like ChatGPT. But he also cautioned that society n...
Sam Altman wishes to give 'free GPT-5' to everyone on Earth: OpenAI CEO’s bold dream sparks awe and alarmOpenAI CEO Sam Altman envisions a future where everyone has free access to GPT-5, a superintelligent AI assistant. This ambitious plan spar...
Situationships are old news, ‘delusionship’ is Gen Z’s new buzzword: Are you trapped in a fantasy romance?Move over, situationships—Gen Z is now grappling with delusionships: one-sided fantasy romances often mistaken for meaningful connections. ...
One word to rule them all: Oxford University Press declares 'Rizz' as the word of 2023In Gen Z lingo, the word 'rizz' denotes the ability to charm a potential romantic partner. The term was coined in 2022.
Rizz triumphs over Swiftie, prompt, and Situationship to claim the title of Word of the Year. Here's why Oxford picked itThe Word of the Year selection process underscores language's influential role in shaping our perception of the world and ourselves, with R...
Situationship, beige flag, de-influencing: Eight words on shortlist for Oxford word of the yearAll of the words and expressions on the shortlist "reflect unique concerns, concepts and preoccupations that we've all experienced this yea...
'Authentic' is the word of 2023 by Merriam-WebsterAccording to the dictionary, the rise of AI as well as the worrying trend of deepfakes have made the public more concerned about authentici...
From Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello: Celebrity break-ups reflect our own relationship strugglesCelebrities' breakups have continuously fascinated the public. Fans stay hooked on celebrities' love life, theorizing about relationships, ...