TikTok stars Gianna Joyce and Preslee Faith are known for sharing their glam tips with their millions of followers on social media, but before they were experts, the two admittedly experienced some beauty blunders.
“I once tried to dye my hair brunette and it turned orange,” Joyce told ET at the Glowhouse launch event, designed to bridge creators with fans, and skincare, in partnership with medicube in Beverly Hills, California on April 12.
“I also struggled with hormonal acne, and it really affected my confidence, especially since I’m on camera so much,” she continued.
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As for Faith? “I used to have very textured skin, and it was one of my biggest insecurities. … I’ve also used the wrong product before, which made my makeup peel, and it was the worst pain ever.”
To combat any issues now, the pair relies on tried-and-true staples that work best for them — and Kylie Jenner.
“I cleanse, tone, and apply the medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum … I also drink more water and remember that real skin isn’t perfect and that’s OK,” Joyce shared.
“I love the medicube Age-R Booster Pro and the PDRN Pink Collagen Jelly Gel Mask. I’ve also focused on becoming comfortable with my skin, and myself as a whole,” Faith added.
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If they are feeling experimental, the social media stars look to their favorite It-girls to see the trends they’re trying out.
“I love Hailey Bieber’s glowy, minimalist glam, Zendaya’s versatility, and Rihanna because it’s Rihanna and she’s an icon,” Joyce said.
“Sabrina Carpenter and Alix Earle are huge inspirations for me right now. Their makeup always looks soft and fresh, but with a little edge,” Faith spilled.
And after a day of beauty, the content creators make sure to prioritize their nighttime routines too.
“The medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Overnight Wrapping Mask has made such a difference in keeping my skin clear and smooth as I sleep. … I also use a silk pillowcase and wear a silk scrunchie to keep my hair protected,” Joyce explained.
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Faith’s must-haves: “I shower, wash my face, put on my skincare products and my bonnet, and fall right asleep.”
Industry insiders are buzzing about evidence suggesting NVIDIA’s next professional GPU could redefine high-performance computing. Shipping manifests have revealed the existence of an “RTX PRO 6000 X Blackwell” GPU being transported to India for testing purposes, pointing to a significant leap in professional graphics hardware capabilities.
The Professional Powerhouse
This upcoming GPU isn’t targeted at gamers but instead appears positioned for data scientists, AI researchers, and other professionals with demanding computational needs. What makes this discovery particularly noteworthy is the reported specifications:
A massive 96GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit memory bus
GB202 is the architecture based on NVIDIA’s Blackwell platform
600 watts total board power (TBP)
These specifications represent a substantial advancement over current professional offerings. For comparison, the consumer-oriented RTX 5090 features 32GB of GDDR7 memory, while the current professional-grade RTX 6000 Ada has 48GB of memory.
A Strategic Evolution
The emergence of this high-capacity GPU aligns with broader industry trends. With AI development requiring increasingly large datasets and complex models, the demand for GPUs with expanded memory has grown dramatically. The RTX Pro 6000 X appears designed to address these needs without requiring multi-GPU configurations for many workloads.
This development follows earlier reports of a potential 96GB RTX 4090 engineering sample, suggesting NVIDIA has been working on high-VRAM solutions for some time. The transition to GDDR7 memory technology should also deliver improved bandwidth and efficiency compared to previous generations.
Professional Market Positioning
Unlike NVIDIA’s A100 and A800 series, which primarily target data centers and enterprise AI applications, the RTX Pro 6000 X could occupy a middle ground. Its form factor and connectivity would likely make it suitable for high-end workstations and smaller research environments, while its memory capacity would rival specialized data center hardware.
For professionals working with large datasets, complex simulations, or AI model training, this GPU could provide a more accessible alternative to specialized computing clusters. The 600W power requirement, while substantial, remains manageable within professional workstation environments.
When Will We See It?
While NVIDIA hasn’t officially announced the RTX Pro 6000 X, the appearance in shipping records suggests the product may be in the final testing stages. Industry observers anticipate a formal announcement in the coming months, potentially opening new possibilities for AI researchers, content creators, and data scientists.
For those utilizing GPU rental services, these professional-grade cards will eventually expand the available options for specialized computing tasks. As computing demands continue to grow, particularly in AI development, access to unprecedented GPU memory will become increasingly valuable.
Until then, the professional computing community will be watching closely for NVIDIA’s official confirmation of this remarkable new addition to their professional GPU lineup.
Bring even more heat to the desert! Hot Pilates founder Shannon Nadj spilled her wellness must-haves with ET right in time for the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach.
The fitness guru, who has worked with festivalgoers like Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Shay Mitchell, is known for helping her clients strengthen and tone their muscles, and now she’s taking it up a notch with the four-week long Festival Body Challenge, both on demand and at her heated studio in West Hollywood, California.
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“The moves are designed to sculpt your entire body, improve endurance, and enhance flexibility. … Each workout will blend dynamic mat Pilates exercises with strength and low impact cardio to challenge your core, legs, arms and posture,” she shares.
Think: “Twisting sequences designed to support digestion and detoxification and lots of core exercises like teasers, Russian twists, oblique crunches, and plank jacks.”
As for the results? “Expect to get crop top ready abs, festival legs, and a backstage body. … You’ll be able to move with confidence and energy, just like you’re dancing at your favorite festival.”
And even if you’re not heading to Empire Polo Club in Indio, California to see top artists hit the stage, you can still join in on the fun.
“Curated playlists will be a key component of every sweat session. We’ll be playing high-energy beats to fuel your strength workouts and soothing festival-inspired tunes for your recovery sessions. … We will also provide mood lighting to get you into the spirit,” Nadj explains.
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If you are making your way to the festival grounds, the celebrity trainer suggests amping up your self-care routine.
“Drink plenty of water, take vitamins, and eat nutrient-dense foods to support your energy and immune system. I like to keep it green with a reusable water bottle and add in LMNT electrolytes. Healthy snacks for quick fuel are also a must, and of course, sunscreen, a facial mist, and a tinted lip gloss.”
The Hot Pilates Festival Body Challenge is free for digital subscribers, and new members can participate for $9.99 for one month.
As the crypto market gears up for the next major wave of adoption, investors are keeping a close eye on projects that offer more than just hype. Shiba Inu (SHIB) is regaining traction after months of dormancy, with its recent rebound stirring renewed interest despite over 87% of its holders still underwater. Meanwhile, the PI Network is caught in controversy following a mass token unlock and delayed mainnet timeline, leading to backlash from its once-loyal community. But in the midst of all this, BlockDAG is rewriting the script entirely. With a record-breaking $214 million raised in its presale, a viral 600% Golden Ticket bonus code, and its highly anticipated 7th AMA scheduled for April 17th, BlockDAG isn’t just riding the crypto wave—it’s creating it. Let’s unpack how each project is faring and why BlockDAG is leading the charge as one of 2025’s leading crypto performers.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Attempts a Comeback
Despite its memecoin origins, Shiba Inu has long maintained a loyal following. Recently, SHIB has shown a modest rebound, lifting its price to around $0.000012 after a series of sluggish months. However, data from The Currency Analytics reveals that only 10% of SHIB holders are currently in profit, with 87% still holding at a loss. This paints a sobering picture of its long-term holders’ sentiment. That said, the SHIB community continues to rally around upcoming developments, including potential ecosystem expansions like Shibarium and enhanced token burns. The token’s social sentiment has improved in recent weeks, hinting that short-term price action could shift as market confidence recovers. But for long-term investors, SHIB remains more of a speculative play than a utility-driven asset.
PI Network Faces Community Backlash
Once touted as the most accessible mining app in crypto, the PI Network is now facing growing criticism from its user base. According to CaptainAltcoin, the platform is in the midst of a crisis following the announcement of a 119 million token unlock scheduled for the end of April 2025. This move triggered a sharp 30% decline in the PI token’s price, dragging it down to roughly $0.59. The bigger concern, however, lies in the delayed launch of PI’s Open Mainnet—something the community has been eagerly awaiting for over a year. Discontent has grown louder as users accuse the team of poor communication and lack of transparency. While the core team insists development is on track, many early believers are beginning to question whether PI Network can deliver on its promises in a rapidly advancing crypto space.
BlockDAG: $214M Raised, 600% Bonus, and the Road to the Leading 3
BlockDAG continues to command attention across the entire crypto space—and for good reason. With $214 million raised in its presale and tens of thousands of new investors onboarding weekly, it’s becoming clear that BlockDAG isn’t just another altcoin—it’s a movement. Unlike meme tokens or stalled ecosystems, BlockDAG is rooted in performance, scalability, and accessibility.
The project’s hybrid DAG + Proof-of-Work architecture is the cornerstone of its technical edge. As CTO Jeremy Harkness emphasized in the recent keynote, “Our hybrid consensus mechanism combines the standout of two worlds: the security and proven robustness of Proof-of-Work with the flexibility and speed of a Directed Acyclic Graph.” With this design, BlockDAG is targeting 2,000 transactions per second at mainnet launch and plans to scale up to 15,000 TPS within 24 months—well ahead of most Layer-1 competitors.
But what truly sets BlockDAG apart is its Golden Ticket campaign. The promo code BDAG1200 unlocks a 600% bonus for new users—arguably one of the most generous incentives ever seen in a presale. This bonus also includes early access to the upcoming coin airdrop, which will arrive before mainnet goes live. With the 7th AMA confirmed for April 17th and the first-ever BlockDAG Global Convention now in planning, the team is building more than just a blockchain—it’s building community, trust, and unstoppable momentum.
The presale growth alone is staggering, jumping from $200M to $214M in just days. The campaign has captured the imagination of both retail and institutional investors, all drawn in by its real-world mining devices (X1, X30, X100), DeFi roadmap, and an educational ecosystem designed to support developers and users alike.
Final Thought: A New Crypto Hierarchy Is Emerging
As SHIB tries to recapture past glory and the PI Network fends off criticism, BlockDAG is doing what few crypto projects manage—it’s delivering results in real time. With $214 million in presale momentum, a powerful 600% bonus still live, and the next AMA and global convention just around the corner, it’s no longer a question of whether BlockDAG will break into the highest rankings—it’s just a matter of when. For those seeking the long-term crypto opportunity in 2025, BlockDAG isn’t just a contender—it’s already winning the race.
It’s that time of the week again, Bitizens! The Bittersweet Symphony Challenge in BitLife is live, and you know what that means. That means you have the weekend to complete a new challenge: the Lord of the Underworld Challenge in BitLife. This one is a lot more complicated than post ones, so this guide will be pretty involved.
Don’t forget to check the Challenge Vault if you have it unlocked, you can do all the old BitLife challenges there as well. Check on some of our BitLife guides while you’re here for tips on those.
How to Complete the Lord of the Underworld Challenge in BitLife
Here are all the steps laid out. Keep reading on to find out what to do for this week’s task.
Become a KingAbdicate the throneJoin a cartelSell $50,000+ worth of productBecome a Kingpin
Becoming a king in Bitlife is one of the hardest steps of the challenge this week. You need either a ton of RNG or a paid cheat to speed through this process. The slow part here is marrying your way into Royalty. To start, you need to spawn in a country that has royalty in it. Look for the list below.
All countries with Royalty in BitLife
Here are all the countries that allow you to become royalty in BitLife:
Your path forward depends on how you want to get into the royal family. That’s going to involve whether you want to start in a country with royalty, which will make this go faster. Once you’ve made your character, either reroll until you end up spawning in as royalty, or marry your way into royalty. Once you’ve ascended the throne, it’s time to drop it. Once you have the gilded throne, go to Activities > Royalty > Abdicate to complete the second step.
Note that players that use God Mode can immediately choose whether or not they want to become a royal, so premium members have another advantage here.
How to Join a Cartel in Bitlife
Once you’ve become a former king, it’s time to start earning your criminal rep. The key to actually making it to the top of the underworld is to start from the bottom and work your way up. Go into the Activities menu and select the option to commit crimes. It’s very helpful if you have the paid rewind feature here, as getting caught is a big hassle.
Once you have gotten enough of a criminal reputation by successfully performing crime, click on the “Occupation” tab, there will be a Special Careers category in that menu. Within that menu will be various specialized crimes you can commit. You want to pick the one that says Dealer. Get more criminal experience by committing more crimes. Eventually, you will build up a big enough reputation to join the family you desire.
Here are the six criminal empires you can join:
The Irish MobThe Latin MafiaThe MafiaThe Russian MobThe TriadThe Yakuza
Once you’re in, start dealing like your life depends on it. You need to sling A LOT of product under the crimes menu to make it to 50K. Just keep grinding and you’ll get there. Along the way, be sure to put in a good bit of work making friends in the cartels as well. Be extra careful though, anyone you get too friendly with could rat you out or suspect you of being a snitch. Don’t rush right into trying to make friends with the higher-ups in the organization, it will get you whacked.
With enough luck and time, you too will have completed the Lord of the Underworld Challenge in BitLife.
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We’ve mentioned many Space Invader variants over the years, from Havie’s Blitz Basic version of the game on the Amiga, to our personal favorite from Pink/Abyss called ‘Tiny Invaders’. Well yet again we’ve been sent another version of Space Invaders for you to download and try, and it’s LC-Games full C64 conversion of the famous arcade game created by Tomohiro Nishikado in 1978. To coincide with this news, Saberman has provided a gameplay video below.
Here’s the latest. “Space Invaders is a fixed shooter in which the player controls a laser cannon by moving it horizontally across the bottom of the screen and firing at descending aliens. The aim is to defeat five rows of eleven aliens that move horizontally back and forth across the screen as they advance toward the bottom of the screen. The player’s laser cannon is partially protected by several stationary defense bunkers that are gradually destroyed from the top and bottom by blasts from either the aliens or the cannon. The player defeats an alien and earns points by shooting it with the laser cannon. As more aliens are defeated, the aliens’ movement and the game’s music both speed up. Defeating all the aliens on-screen brings another wave that is more difficult, a loop which can continue endlessly”.
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When you first start out in this game, there’s a lot to learn. As you grow your newly founded “business” in Schedule 1, you’re going to inevitably need to expand. The biggest question a lot of new players have is what to do with all your unused junk. You’re going to end up with all manner of old mixers, storage, and other useless items.
Here’s what to do with all that old equipment in Schedule 1. It’s pretty simple.
When the game first came out, there was only one solution. In the launch version, the only way to get rid of old equipment was to discard it completely. There’s a little discard box in the bottom-right of the UI. If you have no use for old equipment in Schedule 1, drag and drop it there to be rid of it. There’s the issue of losing the money you invested in that product, but money is very easy to come by in this game.
With a recent update, though, there’s a new solution.
There’s now a pawn shop in the game where you can sell your old junk. The Pawn Shop located in front of the Warehouse and beside the Motel.
If the Pawn Shop isn’t available to you, you need to update your game. There’s a main release branch of the game, as well as a beta branch. As of writing, the main branch on Steam has the Pawn Shop release on it. If you want to test upcoming features, you could opt into the Beta Branch.
To download the Beta Branch, head to Steam and locate Schedule 1 in your library. Once there, right-click it and select Properties. Look on the menu to the left, fand click Betas. This will open the beta dropdown. The Beta Branch you want is the third option.
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Throughout history and, unfortunately, right up to the present day, the world has thousands of examples of tyranny and oppression, where powerful groups use their influences to exert force over smaller or less powerful groups. Croc: Legend of the Gobbos may not seem like the first port of call when considering this topic, but its story does touch upon the elements of tyranny, oppression, and resistance. The points this essay will touch upon include the use of military against a peaceful nation, the kidnapping of a group of people, those being the Gobbos, Baron Dante’s tyrannical actions, and Croc’s actions as a resistance fighter and liberator.
Baron Dante’s Tyranny
Croc: Legend of the Gobbos starts with the Gobbos taking in an abandoned baby Croc, raising him as one of their own. From what we see in the opening moments, the Gobbos are a peaceful society that work together to maintain a homeland where everyone is treated with respect, kindness, and supported. There seems to be no conflict with Gobbo society, nor does this society come across a warmongering. In fact, they seem almost childlike and naïve to the dangers of the wider world around them with barely any preparedness when having an aggressor as a neighbour. The most basic of plans seem to revolve around Croc saving them, but if he fails then Gobbo society goes extinct.
Completely unexpectedly, at least to the Gobbos, Baron Dante launches an invasion of the Gobbo homeland with his Dantini military at his side. Such is the ferocity of the attack, the Gobbos lose their homes as the Dantini army begin destroying everything. Moments before all the Gobbos are captured, King Gobbo manages to help Croc escape, giving a slither of hope in these dark times.
Post invasion, Baron Dante appears to order that each Gobbo is isolated away from their kin, with everyone thrown in their own cage, box, or used as a prize in mini games with only a brief shot of escape. Here, we can draw out that Baron Dante had no care for Gobbo society and what it stood for, was fine with separating families and putting his Gobbo prisoners in solitary confinement. To further exacerbate this, each Gobbo is imprisoned in areas that have no basic facilities, instead placed in some incredibly dangerous areas that could end up fatal for them. The minigames beg the question that if Croc did not win them, were these Gobbos to be prizes for those invited to take part, and trafficked away with their families never knowing what happened to them?
Baron Dante’s oppression and tyranny is not just saved for the Gobbos. Through the game we see that he does not respect the free will of most other creatures. As Croc makes progress in his liberation mission, Baron Dante uses his power to turn innocent creatures into unwilling combatants within his army, forcing them to fight Croc. These individuals do get hurt in their battles but if they fail they are left to carry on with their lives. They regain their freedom but it shows that Baron Dante has no duty of responsibility towards these drafted soldiers, leaving them to their fates.
Croc As A Leader of Resistance
Most that become symbols of resistance do not necessarily choose to become such symbols but are forced to through the events that occur around them. Martin Luther King Jr, Nelson Mandela, Bhagat Singh, Tiananmen Square’s Tank man, Harriet Tubman, Volodymyr Zelensky. These are just some notable figures who have stood up to either lead resistance against more powerful adversaries or become symbols or resistance themselves. Croc is an individual that is forced to act in his own world against a member of the royalty in Baron Dante and all of the resources available to him. This is another showdown between a focused yet disadvantaged person taking on a complex power structure to force a change for the better.
Croc is outnumbered with no allies except Beany, who can teleport Croc to new areas. No one else takes up the cause to free the Gobbos from their prison. This could be down to several reasons. First, there’s a clear lack of information available to anyone else who otherwise would have helped. Baron Dante would tightly control any message from the region, and the invasion of the Gobbos is something he may not have publicised. Second could be fear. It could be other groups have heard of the invasion and displacement of the Gobbos, but do not act out of fear that Baron Dante will turn his forces against them. Third, any other resistance has already been dealt with. We do not know the full history of the region, but Baron Dante may have already crushed other resistances that were rising up giving him free reign over his part of the land.
Croc is essentially a guerrilla fighter, striking at targets quickly to free up his Gobbo family from their prisons before quickly moving to the next area. While the path that he can take is quite predictable, he is not at first seen of as much of a threat with very little of the Dantini military standing in his way at the start. However, as Croc marches onwards and dispatches foes Baron Dante increase security to protect himself. Croc shows very little mercy to those who get in his way, engaging in close quarters combat to fight against the oppressors. This showcases how little in the way of resources Croc has as he has not even armed with a weapon, and even if he was it is unlikely he would know how to use having been raised by the Gobbos.
After facing the trials of navigating hostile environments, and fighting willing and unwilling enemy soldiers, Croc eventually confronts Baron Dante having freed the Gobbos and dismantled much of Baron Dante’s power structure. Croc successfully overthrows Baron Dante and takes his people back to their homeland, with the world around them once again thriving. While this is a good ending for the Croc and Gobbos, it leaves behind another land where there is no one in charge which paves the way for a power struggle and further strife that will impact the Gobbos again. Filling that vacuum is not Croc’s responsibility, but this does show that even successful resistance movements can lead to unintended consequences.
Conclusion
Croc: Legend of the Gobbos is a game that on its surface looks like a standard, colourful, and innocent platformer. What this essay has outlined is that Croc: Legend of the Gobbos actually tells a story of oppression, tyranny, forced displacement, the imbalance of power, and the need for resistance against tyranny. If there is no resistance then the majority of victims will the innocent, like the childlike and naïve Gobbos. Croc is an unexpected symbol of resistance but his actions show that even one person with the necessary drive can bring about change for the better in an unjust world.
