McDonald’s CEO Blames His Mom’s Advice for His Viral Reaction to Trying the Big Arch Burger

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski blamed his mom’s parenting for his tiny bite and now-viral reaction to trying the fast food chain’s new Big Arch Burger

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The CEO of McDonald’s is blaming his mother for his viral reaction to trying the newBig Arch Burger.

In an interview withThe Wall Street Journalshared on Instagram on Monday, April 6,Chris Kempczinskirevealed why he took such a small and seemingly awkward bite while trying one of the fast food chain’s new menu items in anow-viral videothat he posted on Feb. 3.

“I’m definitely not a vegetarian,” the CEO quipped while responding to some of the theories surrounding his reaction to tasting the burger. “I blame it all on my mom because she told me, ‘Don’t talk with your mouth full.’ ”

“I think probably, in that case, I should have just said, ‘You know what? To hell with it, I’m gonna go talk with my mouth full.’ ”

As for why the CEO’s taste test went so viral? Many commenters claimed that Kempczinski’s reaction to tasting the burger — including saying “I love this product” — seemed to indicate that he was “acting” for the video while not actually enjoying the tiny bite he took of the burger.

“Not a single calorie was consumed in this video,” one user wrote in the comments, while another added, “Is the BIG BITE in the room with us??”

After the Feb. 3 video went viral, Kempczinski toldTheWall Street Journalthat he learned of his newfound social media fame when his kids called him and said, “Dad, you’ve gone viral — and not in a good way.”

“That’s when I knew, ‘Okay, something’s going on,’ ” he recalled. “And then I started getting texts and emails and calls. Invariably, they were all like ‘Hey, have you seen this?’ And it’s like, by the thousandth time, ‘Yeah, I’ve seen it.’ ”

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Although the response to his promotional video wasn’t all positive, Kempczinski said he was happy that people were “talking about the Big Arch” nonetheless.

“I think when you go on to social media in general you have to have a thick skin,” he added.

Beyond reactions from both fans and critics, other fast food chains — includingBurger Kingand Wendy’s — were quick to take advantage of Kempczinski’s viral moment.

On March 2, Tom Curtis, the president of Burger King U.S. & Canada, got his own viral moment when he shared avideoof himself taking an enthusiastic bite of a Whopper.

“Thought we’d replay this,” the brand wrote in the caption.

Commenters were quick to make the connection between the two videos, writing, “Now compare this to the McDonald’s CEO.”

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North Korean leader Kim backs China's push for ‘multipolar world’ in talks with foreign minister

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leaderKim Jong Unvoiced support for China’s push to build a “multipolar world” and called for deeper ties between the traditional allies during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, state media said Saturday.

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During the meeting Friday, Kim said his government will fully support Chinese efforts to achieve territorial integrity based on its“one-China principle,”a reference to Beijing’s official position that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory, according to North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency.

Kim also outlinedNorth Korea’sposition on unspecified regional and international issues of “mutual concern” and said sustained development of ties between the two countries has become more crucial in the current geopolitical environment, KCNA said.

Wang, on a two-day trip to North Korea, said the countries’ relations were entering a “new phase” following asummitlast year between Kim and Chinese PresidentXi Jinping.

Embracing the ideas of a “new Cold War” and a “multipolarized world,” Kim has sought to break out of international isolation and push a more assertive foreign policy by expanding ties with governments locked in confrontations with the United States.

While Russia has been Kim’s top foreign policy priority in recent years, sending thousands of troops and large weapons shipments to support its war against Ukraine, he has also been cozying up to China, the North’s traditional main ally and economic lifeline.

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Kim joined Russian President Vladimir Putin at a World War II ceremony in Beijing in September and held his first summit with Xi Jinping in six years, moves that supported his efforts to portray North Korea as part of a united front against Washington.

North Korea and China last month resumed directflight and passenger train services, which had been suspended since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Wang arrived in Pyongyang on Thursday in his first visit to North Korea in seven years. He earlier met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Sun Hui and discussed ways to facilitate further cooperation and exchanges and holding “in-depth” talks on international issues, state media from both countries said.

The state media outlets did not mention whether Wang and North Korean officials discussed issues related to the U.S. or the ongoingwar in the Middle East.

Wang’s trip to North Korea came before U.S. President Donald Trump travels to Beijing for arescheduled summitwith Xi Jinping in May. Some South Korean officials have expressed hope the Trump-Xi meeting could provide a diplomatic opening with Pyongyang.

Kim has suspended all meaningful dialogue with the U.S. and South Korea since the collapse of his diplomacy with Trump in 2019 during the American president’s first term. Kim has since taken a hard-line stance toward South Korea, which he now defines as his “most hostile” adversary, and rejected U.S. offers to resume talks, calling on Washington to drop its demand for North Korea’s denuclearization as a precondition.

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Fiona Dourif tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview that she suspects Noah Wyle was responsible for a line about her character’s “witch’s cackle” in The Pitt

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Fiona Dourifhas a bone to pick withNoah Wyle.

The actress, 44, tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview that she suspects Wyle was responsible for a line about her character’s “witch’s cackle” inThe Pittseason 2.

In the third episode of the season, titled “9:00 A.M.,” a patient flirts with Dourif’s resident Dr. Cassie McKay and compliments her “pretty bird laugh.” Coyly, the doctor responds, “Oh god, my witch’s cackle.”

The actress says that the line was based on her own laugh and notes that Wyle, who plays Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch, wrote the episode.

“That's my real laugh. I have a really loud laugh that I actually find quite embarrassing," Dourif says. "Noah Wyle wrote that episode and I remember reading it and being like, 'Oh my god.'"

"People say this to me all the time. They're like, 'Oh, I can always figure out where you are because I can hear your laugh from doors down.' And so they wrote it into the script,” she continues.

Regardless, in the next episode, McKay ends upnabbing a date with the patientafter he’s discharged.

PEOPLE previously shared that Dourif was “really happy” to portray her character’s bashful side in the scenes with her flirtatious patient afterher rough go-aroundin the first season.

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“There are a lot of women who are focused on work and then you get to middle age, like in your 40s, and you want to fill your life out a little bit. It's vulnerable and harder to do than when you're in your 20s,” she said.

"I felt very bashful myself in a lot of these scenes. But it was sweet to take that twirl. I was happy the show explored that with me."

As for Wyle, he told PEOPLE about the multiple roles he balances on set in an interview ahead of the season 2 premiere. TheERalum executive produces the series with showrunners R. Scott Gemmill and John Wells. He has written two episodes each season. He also directed his first episode in season 2.

“There wasn't a lot of time for analysis,” he said of the time between seasons. “We shot the first season and it started airing just as we were pretty much done with it. Then I was back in the writing room two weeks and four days after we wrapped.”

Wyle said the success of the first season gave the production team "validation and proof of concept.”

“We went back to season 2 with a little bit more confidence that our instincts were good and that we should lean into them,” he said.

The Pittseason 2 finale will air Thursday, April 16 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO Max.

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Siaseemingly took a jab after new details surfaced about her custody settlement andchild supportagreement with her estranged husband,Daniel Bernad. The singer famously keeps her private life out of the spotlight, but she took to social media after reports claimed she would pay a large monthly amount for their young son as part of a joint custody deal. On April 8, Sia posted a message on X (formerly Twitter) that many readers interpreted as a swipe at Bernad, writing, “good dads get jobs.”

Sia seemingly reacts to custody settlement update in scathing tweet

After the post,PEOPLEreported that Sia agreed to pay Daniel Bernad $42,500 a month in child support for their 2-year-old son, Somersault “Summi” Wonder Bernard, under a jointcustody settlement. Moreover, the outlet reported that the payments started on April 1 and will go on until the child turns 18, or longer under certain school conditions. Sia will reportedly also cover private school tuition, extracurricular activities, and health insurance.

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Thesingerallegedly filed for divorce from Bernad in March 2025 after getting married in 2022 and welcoming their son the following year. She later added more context in anotherposton X, writing, “I’m a sober working mom trying to buy peace,” and adding, “I have primary custody of our son and since I am the only parent earning income I still have to pay California’s incredibly high child support.” In the same thread, she further described the past year as extremely difficult and ended with, “To err is human, to forgive is divine.”

As perPEOPLE, Bernad asked the court for sole legal and physical custody settlement in October and accused Sia of substance issues. However, the singer denied those claims in court filings and said she had stayed sober. A judge reportedly later denied Bernad’s request for sole custody.

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Cardi Bis redefining tour fashion one mirror selfie at a time. While traveling for her highly anticipated “Little Miss Drama” tour, the rap sensation took to social media to share a look that perfectly blends high-fashion drama with her signature fearless edge.

Cardi B stuns in new mirror selfie

Cardi B recently shared a stunning mirror selfie that highlights her status as a true fashion chameleon. She wore a lavender ombré halter dress that transitions into a deep, moody black.

The dress features a soft, draped cowl neckline that adds a touch of classic elegance to her otherwise edgy aesthetic. The standout feature of the outfit is the dangerously high slit that starts at her hip. This design choice provides the perfect window for her iconic peacock hip tattoo to peek through, making the ink feel like an intentional part of the garment’s design.

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The flowing fabric drapes beautifully against her silhouette, proving that Cardi knows exactly how to play with proportions. She paired the look with a bold platinum blonde updo accented by vibrant rainbow streaks. Her makeup was equally flawless, featuring a sharp wing and a nude lip.

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MOSCOW, April 6 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Monday said that the Iran war ‌was escalating in both geography and economic ‌impact, and that the whole Middle East region was "on ​fire" due to the U.S. and Israeli attacks on the Islamic Republic.

U.S. President Donald Trump, in an expletive-laden Easter Sunday social media ‌post, threatened to ⁠target Iran's power plants and bridges on Tuesday if the Strait of ⁠Hormuz is not reopened.

When asked by Reuters about Trump's remarks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told ​reporters that ​Russia had seen ​them but that ‌the Kremlin preferred not to comment directly.

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"We note that the level of tension in the region is growing and continues to grow," Peskov said. "In fact, the entire region is on ‌fire. These are all ​very dangerous and negative consequences ​of the ​aggression that was unleashed against Iran."

"The ‌geography of this conflict ​has expanded, ​and now we are all aware of the consequences that we have, including very, ​very negative ‌consequences for the global economy."

(Reporting by Dmitry ​Antonov, Writing by Felix Light, Editing ​by Gleb Bryanski/Guy Faulconbridge)

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Eiza Gonzalez wows in Dolce & Gabbana swimsuit with huge cutout for Women’s Health

Shot along the shoreline, Eiza González appears seated on the sand as waves roll in behind her, creating a dramatic yet natural backdrop. The actor wears a sleek black one-piece by Dolce & Gabbana that blends minimalism with a daring silhouette. From the front, the swimsuit looks simple and put together, but the design reveals its most striking feature from the back.

The piece has a massive open back cutout that dramatically exposes her back while maintaining a sculpted fit through the torso. The bold cutout design adds an element of sensuality while keeping the overall aesthetic refined and modern. The Dolce & Gabbana swimsuit also features extended boy-short style bottoms that reach down to her lower thigh. It appears almost bodysuit-like rather than a traditional high-cut swimsuit.

The beach setting enhances the raw, editorial feel of the photoshoot. Sand dusted across González’s arms and legs gives the images a natural texture, while the crashing waves behind her create a powerful, cinematic atmosphere. Styling for the shoot remains intentionally minimal. González’s dark hair appears wet and tousled, adding to the coastal aesthetic. Meanwhile, her makeup stays soft and bronzed to complement the warm tones of the beach environment. The simplicity of the styling allows the swimsuit’s daring cut to take center stage.

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The images are part of González’s larger Women’s Health cover story, which explores her personal journey and evolving career. In theinterview, the actor reflects on her path from early acting roles in Mexico City to breaking into Hollywood with the 2017 film “Baby Driver.”

With its dramatic cutout and striking beachside setting, González’s Dolce & Gabbana swimsuit moment proves that a bold silhouette can make just as powerful a statement as high-fashion looks.

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