Viral trends of the week: Trump looking at the eclipse and more

Here's what went viral this past week around the world

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1. Trump looking at the solar eclipse

We all know that there's literally only one rule when it comes to a solar eclipse. And that is not to look at the sun. Unfortunately Donald Trump, stepped out onto the balcony and then looked right up into the sky. Oh POTUS.

2. This news anchor losing it over the solar eclipse

Famous news anchor Sheppard Smith covers the solar eclipse in the most epic way possible. 

3. Hashtag turns 10 years old

Ten years ago one of the most annoying, yet useful social media symbol was born. The Hashtag. It helped people express their views, talk about what bothered them, and allowed them to join a bigger conversation. Some of the most used hashtags in the world are: 

 #NowPlaying

#FollowFriday 

Well... we are feeling #Blessed for it to have lived this long. 

4. Spice girl storms off America's Got Talent set

Looks like this live show took a turn for the worse, when Melanie B, former Spice Girl, ran off stage, when Simon Cowell made a crude comment about her marriage. Watch to find out what he said. 

5. Katy Perry's shade throwing music video, featuring the most random celebs

Katy Perry has just released her new music video for her song “Swish Swish” and people can't stop talking about the basketball-themed event. Some of the stars in it, include Glee star Jenna Ushkowitz, Stranger Things‘ Gaten Matarazzo, the “Backpack Kid” Russell Horning, actor Dexter Mayfield, and comedian Christine Sydelko. As well as Game of Thrones actor Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson and Terry Crews with Molly Shannon, who play the role of the coaches. 

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