3 Things Including Halsey’s Shocking Selfie Scandal: A Lesson in Trust and Privacy

First,

What’s your favorite thing about Halloween? 

A new poll just in time for Halloween found that dressing up is NOT our favorite thing about it.  We really just want that sweet, sweet chocolate.

Eating candy is the #1 thing we love about Halloween.  Here’s how America voted . . .

1.  Eating candy.  20% say it’s their favorite thing about Halloween.

2.  Dressing up, 14%

3.  Trick-or-treating, 14%

4.  The decorations, 13%

5.  The parties, 12%

6.  Haunted houses, 9%.  That’s way up from a few years ago when just 4% said it was their favorite thing.

7.  Carving pumpkins, 5%

The remaining 13% said something else.  So, things like haunted hayrides and scary movies.

Second,

Chappell Roan opened for Olivia Rodrigo on the Guts World Tour . . . but their relationship goes deeper than that.

Olivia told Jimmy Fallon, quote, “I’ve known her for so many years.  We have the same producer, and so I’ve known her for a while . . . She does background vocals on a lot of [my] songs.”

She added, quote, “I love her.  I used to go visit her when she worked at a donut shop before she got signed, before she put out any of her music.  I used to go and eat donuts with her and hang out.

“I’m so happy for her, she deserves the whole world.  I’m so proud of her.  She deserves it all.”

Third

Halsey says a powerful music executive once looked at the nudes on her phone without her consent.

Halsey recently shared a jaw-dropping story during her appearance on “Call Her Daddy,” one that serves as a harsh reminder of the invasion of privacy lurking in unexpected places. Picture this: a casual hangout with a powerful music executive turns into a nightmare that could make anyone paranoid about who’s holding their phone. It started innocently enough when Halsey took a selfie with the exec and handed over her phone to send the image to himself—what could possibly go wrong? But, as anyone who’s ever seen a horror movie knows, sometimes it’s the seemingly harmless moments that leave you in chills.

When Halsey returned from the restroom, she waltzed back into a scene straight out of a cringe-worthy thriller. The executive had taken it upon himself to rummage through Halsey’s personal photos, including intimate nudes, while she was away. Can you imagine coming back to see someone going through your most private moments? Talk about a trust violation! Halsey describes feeling frozen and bewildered—managing power dynamics in the music industry can’t shield you from a truly invasive experience. It’s like a wake-up call for all of us: even the big names can face unsettling encounters.

In a world where we’re often told to be open and vulnerable, this story flips the script to unveil that there are still boundaries that should never be crossed. Halsey eloquently remarked on the moment shifting her from feeling like a powerful player to feeling like a target—a stark juxtaposition that likely resonates with many. It’s easy to forget that even stars aren’t immune to scummy behavior, and this incident is all the more reason to be mindful of who we let into our personal spaces, both emotional and digital.

If this story doesn’t inspire a double-check of your phone settings, I don’t know what will! Halsey’s experience is not just about personal boundaries; it’s a reminder for everyone to stand firm on privacy and trust. To anyone thinking of scrolling through someone’s phone, just know—take a selfie instead. It might just save you from a future cringe-fest!