New Mer-Ken is the guy who combs his hair Marcia Brady style, counting the brush strokes (or fork strokes if he takes a page from Disney princess vet Ariel) and challenging the other mermen to see who can swim the fastest. He doesn't believe in tying his hair back, even if he should, though maybe a cute "merfriends to lovers" guy teaches him the benefits of using strips of seaweed like scrunchies.

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The Mandalorian's introduction of so many characters and plot points from the animated series has made recent episodes fall flat for me, as a more casual fan.

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Did you know that if you're 17 years old but will turn 18 by January 5th, you can vote in this election?

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Regardless of Vanya's identity, the confirmation that Page will continue playing the character is an important factor when it comes to trans male representation in Hollywood.

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The documentary chronicles the life cycle of legendary video game company, Midway Games, giving an in-depth look at its creation, the games that were developed, the impact the studio had on the industry, and its unfortunate end in the late 2000s.

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Here's our review of The Adventure Zone: Bureau of Balance collaborative story telling card game!

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Actress Laverne Cox was the victim of transphobic harassment and violence in Griffith Park, L.A.

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Winter has arrived, and with it some fantastic December reads! This month is the perfect time to rest, reflect, and read to your heart's content—which won't be difficult considering the wonderful variety of releases available for your perusal. From heart-stopping series finales and vividly enriching anthologies to promising author debuts, there are more than a few gems on this list that are sure to land in your bookshelf as your newest beloved fave. Enjoy!

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Nancy Drew is back with a trailer full of scares and suspense.

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We'll have to wait and see for ourselves whether The Prom is a delightful romp or an all-star nightmare soon to be forgotten.

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It's going to be interesting to see how deep into both these animated series the show gets and how much of their character arcs they explore.

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The sun is setting at 4:30, why are we even outside?

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Do you have a favorite? Let us see the best of the best of the Sue Sylvester memes!

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BookExpo, along with BookCon and Unbound, will not be held in 2021 after being canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic.

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The cosmetics company used profits from its beloved Charity Pot lotion to fund TERFs.

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Mandy has to deal with her mother's popularity, which has nothing to do with her but would absolutely interfere with her day. That makes it sound like it's more than just an "ugh when my mom smiles dandelions bloom" kind of tension. Mandy's goth look seems to serve multiple purposes: combating that bright orange hair she was born with in order to distance herself from her mother, distance herself from the fandom her mother generates, and, well, maybe she just likes it.  

The post DC's Starfire Has a Plus-Size, Goth, Queer Teen Daughter and I'm So in Love With This Concept first appeared on The Mary Sue.

David Ramsey will return as John Diggle and a mystery character across five Arrowverse shows, and will also direct five episodes.

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