Column: The real motive behind Trump renaming the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America'Trump's proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America has been seen as a publicity stunt rather than a meaningful initiative.
Duolingo 'kills' its owl mascot DuoDuolingo's mascot Duo has been humorously 'killed off', highlighting the brand's embrace of internet culture and publicity stunts.
Enron Is Back. Could This Possibly Be Real?Enron's return was a publicity stunt featuring the fake product 'Enron Egg,' highlighting the company's historical corporate malfeasance.
Coverage of the 'balloon boy' hoax forms a withering indictment of for-profit news | Aeon VideosThe Balloon Boy incident exposes the media's obsession with sensationalism over sincerity, leading to twisted narratives and public misperception.
I Am Begging You to Stop Paying Attention to Kanye WestKanye West's controversies are strategic moves to generate publicity for his music amid dwindling relevance.
Trump Visited Hurricane-Ravaged Georgia Despite No One Wanting Him ThereThe former president's visit to Valdosta after a disaster was criticized for opportunism and spreading misinformation, undermining recovery efforts.
Timothee Chalamet's red-carpet ride adds to Lime bikes' fashion credentials'Timothee Chalamet's Lime bike ride created buzz for the brand, merging casual and celebrity culture.Uncertainty remains whether the bike ride was spontaneous or strategically planned.
Marilyn Manson Drops Lawsuit Against Evan Rachel Wood, Agrees to Pay Legal FeesMarilyn Manson is withdrawing his lawsuit against Evan Rachel Wood, agreeing to pay her legal fees and marking a closure to this chapter.
People Who Won A Lifetime Supply Of Something Are Revealing What That's Actually Like, And It's IntriguingThe 'lifetime pass' awarded for charity was merely a publicity stunt as the winner was denied access and later banned.
First "Miss AI" contest sparks ire for pushing unrealistic beauty standardsThe 'Miss AI' pageant for AI-generated influencers attracts criticism for objectifying women and setting an unfortunate precedent.
Sergio Aguero greets Lionel Messi and Argentina to Copa America with goats (yes, actual goats)Sergio Aguero welcomes Argentina to Copa America with a goat-inspired publicity stunt.