Overnight Briefing & General Reality Check - Jul 7, 2017

Taking everything much too seriously:

If you weren't in Malaysia this week, you missed seeing hundreds of people dressed up like cats.
440 cat fans converged on the town of Kuching to set the Guinness World Record for the "Largest gathering of people dressed as cats." They all wore full-body cat costumes, with ears, whiskers, and a tail. The city of Kuching's name actually means "cats" and most of the town is filled with tributes to feline friends, including cat museums and statues. (Still)

Trendspotting:

Grooms are now wearing makeup on their wedding day. Often at their brides' urging, the New York Postsays men are now partaking in typically female rituals before a trip down the altar. They are shelling out big bucks --it's not uncommon for a bill to spill into the four figures when groomsmen join in. Treatments might include mani-pedis, airbrushing and, yes, even makeup touch-ups so that even the guys look flawless come photo time.
Makeup artists in New York City say groom-focused beauty has been a growing part of her business over the last two years.Some charge grooms with a party of five guys $1,500 for a day of facials, mani-pedis, tattoo coverage with concealer, foundation and powder on necks and faces. (Bartha)

Another @$#%* Press Release:

The snack battle is already heating up this summer as Pringles have introduced (wait for it...) Top Ramen Chicken flavored chips!Fans say they're feast for the taste buds and online reviews claim they're "dangerously addictive," and "once you pop, you can't stop" and this comment: "If this chip was a man I would have its child."
The salty goodness is available for a limited time at Dollar General stores.(Lee)

Grace notes from Vinny Marino:

Wanna be in KATY PERRY's "Swish Swish" music video? Upload you best dance moves to YouTube, Instagram or Musica.ly with the hashtag #SwishSwishChallenge. Also, tag @KatyPerry and @danceon. You have to be at least 13-years-old and live in the United States. Get your stuff up by July 12th at 11:59PM Pacific Time. The video will be filmed later this month. (Marino)