The Thursday Edition - Aug 12, 2021
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News, British Royal Family, prince andrew

Prince Andrew Is Being Sued in Federal Court for Alleged Sexual Abuse

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Prince Andrew, Duke of York, attends the Sunday Service at the Royal Chapel of All Saints, Windsor, following the announcement on Friday April 9th of the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the age of 99, on April 11, 2021 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Steve Parsons - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Prince Andrew is facing a lawsuit for the alleged sexual abuse of Virginia Roberts Giuffre. The alleged crime happened when she was under 18 years old at Jeffery Epstein’s Manhattan mansion.

The post Prince Andrew Is Being Sued in Federal Court for Alleged Sexual Abuse first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, Harry Potter, JK rowling, OwlCrate

Despite Pleas From Fans, OwlCrate Decides to Include Harry Potter Merch Once Again

Author JK Rowling

OwlCrate will continue to sell Harry Potter merchandise, after a whole 14 months without Rowling-related merch.

The post Despite Pleas From Fans, OwlCrate Decides to Include Harry Potter Merch Once Again first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, indie games, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch

Here’s Every Video Game That Was Featured in Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase Because Our Switches Deserve It

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk screencap

Yesterday was Nintendo's Indie World Showcase where we got the chance to check out new titles that are available now and will be available this year and 2022.

The post Here’s Every Video Game That Was Featured in Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase Because Our Switches Deserve It first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Netflix

Cast for Netflix’s Live-Action Avatar: The Last Airbender Has Been Revealed!

Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender

We have our cast for the Avatar: The Last Airbender Netflix live action series and it is a big change from the previous The Last Airbender casting misstep.

The post Cast for Netflix’s Live-Action Avatar: The Last Airbender Has Been Revealed! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Black Widow, natasha romanoff

This Deleted Scene From Black Widow Would Have Been a Perfect Ending

Natasha Romanoff in Infinity War

Black Widow gave us a send-off for Natasha Romanoff that should have come years ago but for when it fell in the life of Nat, it was an emotional goodbye to a character we knew since Iron Man 2.

The post This Deleted Scene From Black Widow Would Have Been a Perfect Ending first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies & TV, TV, Chloe Bennet, The CW, The Powerpuff Girls

The CW Has Lost Its Blossom for Powerpuff, The Live Action Powerpuff Girls Series That Continues to Be Cursed

Chloe Bennet red carpet

Variety has announced that Chloe Bennet, who was set to play Blossom in The CW's live-action Powerpuff Girls series has exited the project.

The post The CW Has Lost Its Blossom for Powerpuff, The Live Action Powerpuff Girls Series That Continues to Be Cursed first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Andrew Cuomo, politics, workplace harassment

People Are Already Talking About an Andrew Cuomo “Comeback” and We’re Exhausted

A protester wearing a mask holds a sign reading "Gov. Cuomo about to lost his job!"

It's barely been a day since disgraced New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced he was resigning in the face of looming impeachment threats and people are already talking about his potential "comeback."

The post People Are Already Talking About an Andrew Cuomo “Comeback” and We’re Exhausted first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Beanie Feldstein, Fanny Brice, Funny Girl

Things We Saw Today: Beanie Feldstein Is Fanny Brice in Broadway’s Funny Girl

Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever in Booksmart (2019)

We can't wait to see Beanie Feldstein shine as Fanny on stage next spring, especially with this first revival of Funny Girl. It's a show that means a lot to so many people and I think that Beanie is a perfect choice.

The post Things We Saw Today: Beanie Feldstein Is Fanny Brice in Broadway’s Funny Girl first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, foster care, Pro-Choice, Simone Biles

Simone Biles Gets Candid About Abortion and Foster Care, Shuts Down Troll Backlash

TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 03: Simone Biles of Team United States poses with the bronze medal during the Women's Balance Beam Final medal ceremony on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre on August 03, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

The gymnast asked her fans for their "unpopular opinions" on her Instagram Story on August 9th. One user decided to go get political and responded "abortion is wrong with a smiley face."  Ahh, trolling with abortion. Smells like 2005.

The post Simone Biles Gets Candid About Abortion and Foster Care, Shuts Down Troll Backlash first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, anime, Film Festival, live action

The Live-Action Tokyo Revengers Movie Has Made Me Love the Series More Than I Already Did

Live Action Tokyo Revengers

As someone who watches the Tokyo Revengers anime series and reads the manga, the live-action movie is a pretty solid addition to the franchise.

The post The Live-Action Tokyo Revengers Movie Has Made Me Love the Series More Than I Already Did first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Jeopardy!, Mayim Bialik, mike richards

Jeopardy! Officially Found Its Host In Mike Richards, Who No One Wanted

Mike Richards wears a tuxedo and holds up an Emmy.

But when you're the executive producer, you can just give yourself the job right? No need to have any sort of qualifications! 

The post Jeopardy! Officially Found Its Host In Mike Richards, Who No One Wanted first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Brendan Fraser

Brendan Fraser Overwhelmed by How Much We Love Him, but We Love Him So Much!

Brendan Fraser

Brendan Fraser is an icon. As a millennial, his roles in The Mummy trilogy, George of the Jungle, and many other comedy performances endeared him to my heart. This is why watching his comeback feels so wonderful.

The post Brendan Fraser Overwhelmed by How Much We Love Him, but We Love Him So Much! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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