The Saturday Edition - Dec 1, 2018
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Big on the Internet, Senator Claire McCaskill, women in politics

Unpacking the Anger I Feel for My Now-Former Senator Claire McCaskill

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On her way out of the Senate, McCaskill is leaving us with an array of truly terrible quotes about women and Democrats.
Big on the Internet, BOOM! Studios, Buffy:The Vampire Slayer

New Buffy the Vampire Slayer Series Character Designs Bring Our Scoobies into the 20GayTeens

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In a new 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' comic from BOOM! Studios, the series is going back to high school with some fresh character designs.
Movies, Chris Pine, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Things We Saw Today: Chris Pine Cameos in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse?

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Did Marvel finally complete its mission in collecting all of the Hollywood Chrises? Rumors are abound that Chris Pine will play a mysterious version of Peter Parker in the upcoming Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Though nothing is officially announced, fans have begun to speculate that this blonde-haired, blue-eyed Peter could be Captain Kirk himself.
TV, #MeToo Movement, Black Lightning, Salim Akil

Black Lightning Showrunner Salim Akil Accused of Domestic Violence

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In upsetting but sadly all too common news, another major Hollywood power player has been accused of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Movies, Star Wars (franchise), The Wizard of Oz

Somehow, The Wizard of Oz Is More Influential Than Star Wars

You'd think that a movie that helped spawn one of the largest fandoms and millions of dollars would be the most influential movie of all time but, in fact, it's apparently The Wizard of Oz. Researchers at the University of Turin in Italy decided to use IMDB to research movies and look at over 47,000 titles, tallying up how often each one was referenced by later films, to see what the most influential movie of all time was.
Books, romance novels

Seven Sexy Romance Novels to Get You Past Cuffing Season

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There is no more dangerous time for a happily single person than the months between October and February. The pressure to be in a relationship for cuddles is heavy, but the best cure for that, on days when it's too cold to go see bae, is to pick up a sexy romance novel and let it take you away.
Movies, Blue Beetle, DCEU, latinx representation

A Blue Beetle Movie Gives Us the First Latinx Superhero to Headline Their Own Film

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The film will center on the third Blue Beetle, Jaime Reyes, making it the first superhero movie centered on a Latinx character.
Big on the Internet, gender representation, gender stereotypes, girls

One Girl Wanted to Know Why Steph Curry’s Sneaker Line Was Only Available in Boys’ Sizes & Curry Delivered

steph curry, basketball, shoes, curry 5s, curry 6s, riley, letter, girls, sizes, under armor
Nine-year-old Riley told Curry that she's a "big fan" of his, but that she was disappointed to see that the Curry 5s, which she wanted for her upcoming basketball season, weren't for sale in the girl's section of Under Armour's website.
Movies, Captain Marvel, Jude Law, Mar-Vell

Is This Who Jude Law Is Playing in Captain Marvel?

Jude Law in Captain Marvel
This leaked Funko POP! image could reveal a huge plot point about Jude Law's character in 'Captain Marvel.'
Science, #MeToo Movement, Neil deGrasse Tyson

Three Women Have Now Accused Neil deGrasse Tyson of Sexual Misconduct

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Yesterday, allegations of sexual misconduct against scientist and celebrity Neil deGrasse Tyson came to light.
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