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David Krumholtz posted on Threads that he was stepping back from acting to start a new life and worried about money, then deleted the posts, fueling fan speculation about a real retirement; he has hinted at quitting before, and Variety notes reps didn’t respond and his exact status remains unclear.
David Krumholtz revealed on social media that he’s retiring from acting, saying the profession has lost its gleam and that he’s “fed up, frustrated, fried.” He even says he sent a definitive email to step away, feeling a relief he didn’t anticipate and admitting uncertainty about money or what comes next. He emphasizes that he’s not done with acting in any creative sense, but plans to redefine his terms and pursue a more rewarding path, while remaining open to future projects on new terms and continuing to engage with fans.
Christina Ricci fired off a sharp reply on Threads after a post praising not listening to Joe Rogan appeared in the replies, writing “I’d rather die,” a moment that drew praise from fellow users and highlighted the celebrity clapback trend per the BuzzFeed article.
Meta's Threads is growing, but cross-posting from Instagram and Facebook can cause unintended posts to appear on Threads, sometimes going viral. Meta has added friction to curb accidental cross-posting, yet the platform's highly personalized algorithm can amplify these misposts, illustrating a divide between users who understand the app and those who don’t.
Drew Carey blasted Spencer Pratt on Threads, urging LA voters to back a competent candidate in the mayoral race against incumbent Karen Bass; Pratt has notable supporters like Joe Rogan and Donald Trump, while his campaign highlights wildfire activism and a reality-TV background as he runs ahead of the June 2 primary.
Drew Carey blasted Spencer Pratt’s bid to become LA mayor, posting on Threads that anyone supporting Pratt should back a more competent candidate, calling Pratt a “serial scammer” ahead of the LA mayoral election.
Meta’s Threads is rolling out Live Chats, a feature that lets creators host real-time conversations during major moments and invite public participation from fans within the app, enabling communities to react and engage around events without leaving Threads.
Ruby Rose has publicly accused Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her in a Melbourne nightclub when she was in her early 20s, saying she waited nearly two decades to speak out about the trauma. In Threads posts, Rose alleges Perry pulled aside her underwear and rubbed her genitals on Rose’s face and says she later vomited; she claims there are photos and witnesses, and that she did not file a police report. Perry has not publicly responded to the allegations.
Actress Christina Ricci publicly clapped back at right-wing influencer Emily Wilson after Wilson posted a jab implying that 'fat chicks vote Democrat.' Ricci replied that she does vote Democrat and that there’s more to life than being thin, a response that’s helping drive the viral moment on Threads; she has a history of blunt replies to conservatives online.
General Hospital star Nancy Lee Grahn posted a bold message on Threads vowing she won’t watch Carrie Underwood appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, after Underwood and Idol judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan sat down with Kimmel to discuss American Idol Season 24. The post highlighted Grahn’s history of outspoken political commentary and drew mixed reactions online, amid ongoing chatter about Underwood’s political profile and Kimmel’s show.
Meta’s Threads has reportedly overtaken X in daily mobile users globally, with Similarweb data via TechCrunch showing Threads at 141.5 million vs X’s 125 million as of Jan 7; the milestone occurred between late October and early November and wasn’t driven by Grok-related controversies. On web traffic, X still leads with about 145.4 million daily visitors to Threads’ 8.5 million as of Jan 13. Overall, Threads/Meta have around 150 million daily users versus X’s more than 270 million web visits, signaling a mobile win for Threads but a continued web-traffic gap.
Disney removed a Threads post when commenters filled replies with anti-fascist quotes from its movies (including Star Wars and The Hunchback of Notre Dame), a moment one user captured for posterity.
Meta's new platform Threads is focusing on attracting podcasters to draw in users, aiming to leverage podcast creators' audiences to boost engagement and growth.
Meta's Threads app has achieved significant growth with 400 million monthly users, aiming to become the go-to platform for discussing current events by focusing on vertical content like sports, entertainment, and news, and competing beyond just X (Twitter).
Meta is rolling out group chat features on Threads, allowing users to create shared conversations with up to 50 followers, with plans to expand messaging capabilities and regional availability, including support for group chats in the EU.