As PRIDE Month 2025 enters its first week, Xbox has quietly made a move that distinguishes it from most other major players in the video game industry. Without issuing a statement or making a dedicated post, the brand updated its profile images on X, Facebook, and Instagram to include rainbow-themed graphics—becoming the only major console manufacturer to acknowledge the observance in any public-facing way so far.
Halo is once again participating in PRIDE month for 2025 while Reddit mods ban users for acknowledging any other themed month for June.
As June begins, a noticeable shift has taken place across the United States. Many companies that previously launched PRIDE Month campaigns with splashy cosmetics, rainbow-themed branding, and celebratory posts have gone silent. Ubisoft, Target, Starbucks, Disney, and others—companies that, in past years, would immediately swap their social media banners or offer limited-time PRIDE content—have so far stayed quiet.
The legal saga between Blake Lively and It Ends With Us director and co-star Justin Baldoni took another contentious turn this week, as new court filings reveal Lively is attempting to drop two key claims from her lawsuit—while resisting full dismissal with prejudice.
Cynthia Erivo is no stranger to headline-making roles, but her latest casting has ignited a firestorm of controversy—one that she appears to welcome with open arms. The Wicked and The Color Purple star is set to play Jesus Christ in an upcoming three-day run of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl. But rather than address the growing wave of criticism from faith-based audiences upset that their Savior has been race and gender swapped with empathy or nuance, Erivo is embracing the outrage with a grin—and a provocative quote.
Walt Disney World has officially announced that the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom, including the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island, is closing permanently at the end of July 6, 2025, immediately following the Fourth of July weekend.
As June kicks off across the United States, many Americans have noticed something surprising: corporate social media accounts have remained largely silent about PRIDE Month 2025. In contrast to prior years—where rainbow banners, themed logos, and celebratory messages appeared en masse on June 1—many major brands have yet to make any public acknowledgment of the monthlong observance.
With the grand opening of a new adults-only lounge in EPCOT called GEO-82 just a day away, Disney has quietly removed two large trees from Dreamers Point—an area previously celebrated for its contemplative tribute to Walt Disney. The removal has sparked renewed scrutiny of EPCOT’s ongoing transformation, with critics accusing Disney of further sidelining families in favor of catering to childless adult travelers and upscale drinking experiences.
Despite a high-profile crossover with Star Wars, one of the most recognizable franchises in the world, Fortnite has just recorded its lowest average monthly player count in two years. The dip in numbers comes during what should have been a major engagement boost—an expansive Star Wars-themed season currently live in the game, complete with legacy characters, weekly updates, and a culminating live event set for June 7.
Universal Orlando Resort has officially announced that Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, the iconic roller coaster towering over the entrance of Universal Studios Florida, will be permanently closing on August 18, 2025. The attraction’s impending retirement was first hinted at in late 2024, but the official closing date is now confirmed.
Disney’s daytime platform The View hit a new low this week when it welcomed former disgraced criminal Congressman Anthony Weiner back into the spotlight — not with accountability, but applause.
The Walt Disney Company has initiated another significant wave of layoffs, impacting several hundred employees globally across multiple divisions, according to a new exclusive report from Deadline. The cuts are affecting key areas of Disney Entertainment, including film and television marketing, TV publicity, casting, development, and even parts of the company’s corporate financial operations.
James Gunn has made it known that he’s not interested in fueling fanboy firestorms. As speculation mounted about competition this summer between Warner Bros.’ Superman and Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps—which are set to release just two weeks apart in 2025—the DC Studios co-head took to social media to put the rumors and rivalries to rest.