Welcome to the return of What’s Trending! 

In this episode, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada spoke all about Taylor Swift’s jaw-dropping $254 million tour bonuses, Dracula Land — a billion-euro vampire-themed park and tech hub in Romania — and a fiery debate over airline birthday cakes. From generosity and mega-bonuses to blockchain bats and in-flight dessert drama on Singapore Airlines, we unpack the stories, the reactions, and the surprises behind the headlines.

Which story shocked you the most: Swift’s generosity, Dracula Land’s rise from the grave, or the birthday cake controversy?