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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Elon Musk Was Reportedly Accused By Britney Spears' Sister of Making Teslas Too Quiet For Her Pets to Hear — 'You Owe Me a Couple Cats'
Jamie Lynn Spears had the internet in a chokehold for a hot minute—and not for her acting or singing. The "Zoey 101" alum and Britney Spears' little sister raised eyebrows in 2021 when she reportedly accused Elon Musk of manufacturing cars too stealthy for her pets to survive. In a now-deleted Instagram video preserved by TMZ, Jamie Lynn claimed Tesla vehicles were essentially silent assassins. "We have now lost — I don't want to tell you how many cats — because they don't hear the Tesla crank and unfortunate things happen," she said. One unfortunate victim was a cat named Turkey, reportedly backed over in her driveway. Don't Miss: Hasbro, MGM, and Skechers trust this AI marketing firm — 'Scrolling To UBI' — Deloitte's #1 fastest-growing software company allows users to earn money on their phones. At one point, she directly addressed Tesla's CEO: "Elon Musk, let's figure this out. You owe me a couple cats." She even proposed a solution: make Teslas emit annoying noises that specifically bother animals so they move out of the way. And here's the twist—federal law already requires that. Since September 2020, all electric vehicles in the U.S. must emit at least 43 decibels of sound at low speeds to warn pedestrians. That rule, though, was designed with human safety in mind—particularly for the visually impaired—not necessarily curious backyard cats. After her comments gained traction and a fair share of internet ridicule, Jamie Lynn walked things back in a follow-up post—also deleted. She clarified that she hadn't run over any cats, Tesla wasn't really to blame, and admitted that "user error is admittedly involved." Trending: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — According to a 2024 study by LendingTree, Tesla drivers were involved in more accidents than drivers of any other brand—26.67 accidents per 1,000 drivers, up from 23.54 the year before. Some of those crashes involved the company's self-driving features, which have faced multiple federal investigations. Ram and Subaru followed closely behind in the rankings, but Tesla once again topped the list for the most accident-prone drivers. So when Jamie Lynn later walked back her comments—clarifying that Tesla wasn't really to blame and admitting that "user error" is likely at fault—she may have unintentionally echoed what data is now confirming: sometimes the car's not the problem, but how people are using be fair, her original rant didn't seem malicious—more like a frazzled pet owner venting grief. But the internet is quick, and vague fingers pointed at Elon Musk don't go unnoticed. Tesla, for its part, didn't comment on the matter. It was a moment of viral chaos that got people talking—about pet safety, EV sound regulations, and the hazards of airing personal pet tragedies online. As for Jamie Lynn? Lesson learned: think twice before dragging billionaires into your backyard drama. Especially when the receipts are, well, deleted. Read Next:Deloitte's fastest-growing software company partners with Amazon, Walmart & Target – Image: Shutterstock UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? APPLE (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report TESLA (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article Elon Musk Was Reportedly Accused By Britney Spears' Sister of Making Teslas Too Quiet For Her Pets to Hear — 'You Owe Me a Couple Cats' originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Victoria Justice received 'death threats"' over a viral meme with Ariana Grande: 'We did all sing!'
Victoria Justice received "death threats" over a viral meme. The 32-year-old actress had the starring role in the musical series 'Victorious', but it was her co-star Ariana Grande who went onto an incredibly successful pop career after the Nickelodeon sitcom ended, and when an old interview of Victoria insisting that she and her castmates "all sing" went viral, she "got so much hate" at a time she was just trying to live her own life. Speaking on the YouTube series 'Mythical Kitchen', she said: "There was a time for so long on the Internet where I felt like people hated me. "There was that whole meme thing from when I was 16 or 17. First of all, it was factual, we did all sing! What do you want from me? I am speaking the facts! "I don't even know how many years later it was when that [went viral] and I got so much hate. I was just trying to work, live. I don't know. It was wild. I got so much hate, and death threats. I felt so bad for my mom, she was freaking out." Nowadays, the former 'Zoey 101' star doesn't mind it at all because she feels as if she is "in on the joke" but insisted that there was a time that she felt "hated" by those online. "I'm always like 'Oh, whatever!' People are gonna say what they're gonna say. It took on a life of its own and became a thing. And now it's funny, I don't care I'm in on the joke. I even say it myself, I don't care, whatever. "But it was definitely a thing where it was like 'the internet hates Victoria Justice right now'." Victoria will next be seen in the upcoming comedy crime film 'California King', but explained that the "pressure" she felt as a child star to carry a brand has never really left her. She said: "I've loved it. It's so much fun. A part of that kind of sticks with you, growing up, knowing that you're carrying a huge brand on your back. Knowing that you are being viewed as a role model to a lot of young people and being on the cover of teen magazines and whatnot, and that sort of thing, having that sort of pressure and wanting to live up those standards an carry all that well never leaves you. Sometimes I curse and I'm like 'Is that okay...?' "Not really though, I feel like it's been a natural progression as well. I ended the show when I was 20, and so I was very much an adult at that point and ready to move on and do adult things."
Perth Now
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Victoria Justice received 'death threats"' over a viral meme with Ariana Grande: 'We did all sing!'
Victoria Justice received "death threats" over a viral meme. The 32-year-old actress had the starring role in the musical series 'Victorious', but it was her co-star Ariana Grande who went onto an incredibly successful pop career after the Nickelodeon sitcom ended, and when an old interview of Victoria insisting that she and her castmates "all sing" went viral, she "got so much hate" at a time she was just trying to live her own life. Speaking on the YouTube series 'Mythical Kitchen', she said: "There was a time for so long on the Internet where I felt like people hated me. "There was that whole meme thing from when I was 16 or 17. First of all, it was factual, we did all sing! What do you want from me? I am speaking the facts! "I don't even know how many years later it was when that [went viral] and I got so much hate. I was just trying to work, live. I don't know. It was wild. I got so much hate, and death threats. I felt so bad for my mom, she was freaking out." Nowadays, the former 'Zoey 101' star doesn't mind it at all because she feels as if she is "in on the joke" but insisted that there was a time that she felt "hated" by those online. "I'm always like 'Oh, whatever!' People are gonna say what they're gonna say. It took on a life of its own and became a thing. And now it's funny, I don't care I'm in on the joke. I even say it myself, I don't care, whatever. "But it was definitely a thing where it was like 'the internet hates Victoria Justice right now'." Victoria will next be seen in the upcoming comedy crime film 'California King', but explained that the "pressure" she felt as a child star to carry a brand has never really left her. She said: "I've loved it. It's so much fun. A part of that kind of sticks with you, growing up, knowing that you're carrying a huge brand on your back. Knowing that you are being viewed as a role model to a lot of young people and being on the cover of teen magazines and whatnot, and that sort of thing, having that sort of pressure and wanting to live up those standards an carry all that well never leaves you. Sometimes I curse and I'm like 'Is that okay...?' "Not really though, I feel like it's been a natural progression as well. I ended the show when I was 20, and so I was very much an adult at that point and ready to move on and do adult things."
South China Morning Post
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Who is Britney Spears' brother-in-law Jamie Watson? The businessman benefited from the pop star's conservatorship, and says he had no idea Jamie Lynn Spears was her sister when they first met
When Jamie Watson first met Jamie Lynn Spears, he had no idea who she was. He didn't know that she was the younger sister of pop star Britney Spears, nor did he recognise her as an actress from Nickelodeon's comedy series Zoey 101. Jamie Watson is married to Jamie Lynn Spears, younger sister of Britney Spears. Photo: @jamielynnspears/Instagram 'I'm just a normal guy with a normal job. I did not know about the family,' he shared on TLC's documentary Jamie Lynn Spears: When the Lights Go Out in 2016. 'I didn't know she had a TV show. I didn't know anything about her.' Advertisement Fast forward four years, and the two married, recently celebrating their 11-year anniversary in March. So, who is Jamie Watson? He met Spears through a mutual friend Jamie Watson met Jamie Lynn Spears in 2010. Photo: @jamielynnspears/Instagram Jamie Watson is a businessman. He and Spears met in 2010 through a mutual friend and dated on and off, per People. 'I was an 18 year old single mum, when this guy came into my life, he made me laugh more than I ever had before, and his never changing consistency gave me stability for the first time in my life,' Spears shared on Instagram for their eighth anniversary in 2022. 'Maybe, it was just because he was 10 years older, and had already established a successful life for himself both personally and professionally, but nonetheless, I felt a sense of peace with him, and I think that's what being in love is supposed to feel like, just feeling at peace.' Jamie Watson was drawn to Jamie Lynn Spears in part because of her daughter. Photo: @jamielynnspears/Instagram While Spears was at the centre of the relationship, it was Maddie, Spears' daughter from a previous relationship, who ultimately drew Watson in. 'I knew I wanted to marry [Spears] when basically I had fallen in love with Maddie just as much as her,' he shared in the 2016 documentary Jamie Lynn Spears: When the Lights Go Out. 'And I couldn't not be a part of her or Maddie's life.'
Perth Now
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Austin Butler wishes late mom a happy birthday with heartbreaking post: 'I miss you every day...'
Austin Butler has wished his late mom a happy birthday. The 33-year-old actor lost his mother Lori when she died in 2014 just months after her 50th birthday following a long battle with cancer, and he took to social media on Monday (05.05.25) to remember her on the day she would have turned 61. Alongside a throwback snap of himself as a child with his mom, he wrote on Instagram: "happy birthday mama [heart emoji] i miss you every day." Austin started his career as a teenager with small appearances on shows such as 'Hannah Montana' on Disney Channel opposite Miley Cyrus and Nickelodeon's 'Zoey 101' with Jamie Lynn Spears before he became a mainstream Hollywood star in movies such as 'Elvis'. But the actor has previously admitted that he almost gave everything up because he had "never experienced pain" like the grief he felt when his mom died. In a roundtable interview for The Hollywood Reporter, the 'Eddington' star recalled: "After my mom passed away, I'd never experienced pain like that before, and I started to question. Suddenly I was around doctors and people that were hurting a lot in hospitals, and I thought, 'Is acting a noble profession? Should I be doing this or should I give myself in some way that can help people who are dealing with cancer or something like that?' "After my mom passed away, I went straight to New Zealand to start shooting a young adult TV show. "A lot of people enjoyed the show, and I had fun doing horseback riding and that sort of thing, but I'd go home and cry every night. I was dealing with grief, but it was also this feeling that I wasn't aligned with something that felt truly fulfilling. I got done with that show, once they cancelled it after two seasons, and I said, 'I would rather not work as an actor than ever do something like that again.'"
