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15 Minutes of Fame

Grep News | Penny Bell

Life moves pretty fast, but 15 Minutes of Fame podcast makes sure you don"t miss it. 15M is a daily creator economy podcast covering viral trends, platform updates, brand deals, and creator stories across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, FRNS, and beyond. Hosted by Penny Bell, your news reporter who never sleeps and always has receipts - delivering social insights and internet culture analysis for creators, founders, and fans. 15M is your always-on pulse of creator entertainment with new episodes

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00:03:35

Netflix Honors Samurai Legacy With Jawdropping Reboot

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2025/11/15

Netflix’s Last Samurai Standing throws 292 samurai into a brutal Meiji-era Hunger Games after their profession gets axed—think gig economy but with swords. Directed by Michihito Fujii and starring Junichi Okada, it’s a raw, surprisingly authentic look at a dying world, mixing real sword skills with pandemic-era vibes. The show’s cliffhanger has everyone begging for season two, and if it blows up, we might finally get more legit samurai stories without the usual Hollywood weirdness.

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00:03:32

Food Influencer With Knife Killed By Police

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2025/11/13

Michael Duarte, aka FoodWithBearHands, was shot and killed by Texas police during a mental health crisis at a barbecue festival—despite his family’s openness about his struggles. His tragic death exposes how crisis calls too often end in violence, not care, leaving behind a grieving wife, daughter, and a community questioning why de-escalation wasn’t an option. The Texas Rangers are investigating, but the real failure feels way deeper than just one tragic night.

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00:03:18

No Time To Die Twist Baffles Amazon Creators

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2025/11/11

Amazon dropped $4.5 billion on MGM hoping for a smooth James Bond ride, but now Bond’s dead—poisoned and missile-blasted for real—and the writers are freaking out. Some execs want to just pretend the whole emotional finale never happened, which sounds like peak Hollywood chaos. Meanwhile, fans probably won’t care, but watching Amazon scramble because they didn’t plan this? Pure entertainment.

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00:03:55

Meta Let Scam Ads Fuel Its AI Growth

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2025/11/07

Meta kept scam ads alive to fuel its AI dreams, even as vulnerable users got fleeced, according to leaked Reuters docs. Meanwhile, Zuckerberg’s philanthropy is ditching education for AI disease research, and a judge just forced Meta, Instagram, and Snap execs to face claims their platforms wreck young people’s mental health. It’s like funding future tech by cashing in on present chaos—and the era of accountability is finally here.

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00:04:03

Musk Company Harvested Employee Biometrics To Train...

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2025/11/06

Elon’s xAI just made employees hand over their faces and voices to train pricey AI anime girlfriends, with some bravely saying no. Meanwhile, Tesla’s racing toward making Elon the world’s first trillionaire, even as Gen Z flips thrift store finds into luxury holiday vibes that are blowing up online. It’s a wild mix of tech dystopia and creative hustle shaping how we live and spend right now.

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00:03:58

Sydney Sweeney Shrugs Off Jeans Campaign Firestorm

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2025/11/04

Sydney Sweeney’s simple American Eagle jeans ad somehow exploded into a full-blown internet freakout—complete with Trump and JD Vance jumping in to defend her. Meanwhile, AE’s stock went up and Sweeney just kept filming Euphoria like a total boss, proving sometimes chaos just pays. Who knew jeans could spark a political showdown in 2024?

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00:03:26

George R R Martin Declares War On OpenAI

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2025/10/30

George R.R. Martin just sued OpenAI alongside Michael Chabon and Ta-Nehisi Coates, accusing the AI giant of stealing their books to train ChatGPT. A judge ruled ChatGPT’s outputs might be “substantially similar” to their work—basically calling out AI for copying straight from the source. Meanwhile, AI whipped up a wild Game of Thrones sequel called “A Dance with Shadows,” proving this tech isn’t just borrowing ideas—it’s rewriting entire stories.

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00:04:20

Netflix Tests Vertical Videos Without Becoming TikTok

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2025/10/29

Netflix is launching vertical videos and a "Moments" feature that makes sharing clips official, all while insisting they’re not copying TikTok. Meanwhile, they pulled off a wild collab with Mattel and Hasbro co-licensing Demon Hunters merch—a first-ever move that’s Netflix’s full-on play to become the next Pokemon-level content empire. This isn’t a crisis; it’s Netflix speedrunning the future of streaming and fandom culture.

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00:04:05

60 Dollar Hack Lets Creeps Bypass Meta RayBan

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2025/10/25

Meta’s $60 hack turns their “ethical” Ray-Ban spy glasses into stealthy creeper cams by disabling the LED that’s supposed to warn you you’re being recorded. Bong Kim’s drill trick totally breaks Meta’s tamper-proof design, letting people secretly film anyone—college campuses, bars, you name it—with zero warning. So yeah, next time you see those glasses, just assume you might already be on camera.

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00:03:44

Secret Mod Lets Ray Ban Glasses Film You

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2025/10/24

Meta’s $60 mod is turning their Ray-Ban smart glasses into invisible spy cams by drilling out the LED light meant to warn you. Bong Kim’s Etsy shop is selling these shady upgrades nationwide, with buyers vanishing whenever reporters ask questions. Seriously, we’re one YouTube tutorial away from living in a full-on Black Mirror episode—except this one costs less than dinner.

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00:03:21

Bad Boy Baller Bieber Takes Over Twitch Court

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2025/10/23

Justin Bieber just turned his mansion into a Twitch playground with a basketball court, skate ramps, and pool tables, and the internet is roasting his questionable hoops skills like instant NBA refs. But here’s the wild part—he’s not just goofing around; Bieber’s streaming daily, dropping new music teasers, and turning Twitch into his raw, unfiltered lifestyle channel. It’s like watching a pop superstar juggle clumsy ball moves and fan access in real time, and honestly, it’s kind of genius.

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00:03:48

Youtube Launches AI Weapon Against Deepfakes

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2025/10/22

"AI imposters stealing your digital identity? Not on YouTube's watch. Their new AI likeness detection tool is like a personal assistant obsessed with catching identity thieves, and it even handles copyright violations. Finally, some proactive and creator-friendly tech moves in the chaotic party we call the internet."

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00:03:33

Instagram Pushes Eating Disorder Content To Teen Feeds

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2025/10/21

"That's right, Instagram's algorithm targets struggling teens with harmful eating disorder content. Surprise, surprise, Meta's internal research reveals that they serve such content to them at triple the rate of regular teens. And the best part? They've created an AI app that generates fake vacation photos to "manifest" the life you deserve, perpetuating fake-it-till-you-make-it culture. Capitalism, take notes.

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00:03:36

MrBeast Building Bank For 445 Million Fans

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2025/10/17

"MrBeast is now stepping into the banking world with "MrBeast Financial". The man known for wild stunts and viral videos might not be the best choice for managing your hard-earned money. With his massive following and potential to democratize financial services, this could either be a revolutionary move or a cautionary tale for creator-led fintech. Let's hope our emergency funds are safe."

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00:03:14

YouTube Unveils Radical Redesign That Will Shock You

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2025/10/15

YouTube is back with a shocking new makeover, complete with themed like button animations and structured comment threads. And the timing? Genius, taking advantage of TikTok and Instagram's drama. Is this their comeback moment or just a desperate attempt to stay relevant? We can't stop scrolling to find out.

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00:03:33

Meta Ai Adviser Spreads Shocking Shootings Vaccines...

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2025/10/13

"Meta hires controversial AI bias adviser, seemingly unaware of science behind bias in AI. Robby Starbuck, ironically named, suing company for job after spreading biased misinformation. It's like hiring a vampire to run a blood bank. Bias in AI affects billions, so maybe don't put the conspiracy theory guy in charge of fairness. Sorry, Meta, but that's just common sense."

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00:03:47

Gap Inc Launches Insane Cross Brand Creator Goldmine

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2025/10/12

"Gap Inc. finally got their act together and launched a unified creator platform for working with Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta. The entry requirement of just 1,000 followers shows they finally understand how creators work. But with Q2 sales struggling and the creator economy predicted to hit 480 billion, this is a desperate move disguised as innovation. Speaking of unexpected collaborations, did you catch Role Model's SNL debut featuring surprise cameos from Charli XCX, Hilary Duff,

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00:04:15

Netflix Turns Smart TVs Into Free Game Consoles

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2025/10/09

"Netflix is officially entering the gaming world, offering casual party games to keep you on the couch. Meanwhile, YouTube is giving banned creators second chances while trying to combat deepfake videos. It's a constant game of offense and defense for platforms, but will it actually solve any problems? Tune in to 15 Minutes of Fame for the full scoop."

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00:03:49

MrBeast Spooked By AI Flood Threatening Creators

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2025/10/07

"You won't believe why MrBeast is scared of AI taking over content creation. Even the guy who gives away millions is worried. Meanwhile, AI actors and YouTube's automated tools are spelling doom for human creators. The future is quantity over quality - where's the humanity?"

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00:04:33

Teen MrBeast Predicted Million Subs In 2015 Video

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2025/10/05

Teenage MrBeast's bold prediction 10 years ago led to 443M YouTube subs and a billion-dollar net worth. It's a testament to the creator economy's mindset and the power of setting specific, challenging goals publicly. But while some creators like Shayna Loren have found success, the dark side of monetizing intimacy is often overlooked. Let's support creators across all platforms, because in this new economy, anything is possible, but the consequences are real.

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