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Big on the Internet, Christine McVie, fleetwood mac, Hide From Homepage, music, music videos, Pop Music

8 Best Christine McVie Songs, Ranked

BLOOMINGTON, MN - JUNE 30: Fleetwood Mac (Christine McVie) performs at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota on June 30, 1990. (Photo by Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Christine McVie was an icon, a singer, songwriter, and piano writer who made some of the most covered pop songs of the 1970s and 80s. Over a career that spanned half a century, it’s hard to decide on her greatest hits, but we’ve done our best. Here are our top 8 Christine McVie songs.
Books, science fiction

22 Mind-Bending Science Fiction Novels to Launch You Into the Multiverse

These standalone novels and trilogies explore the weird and warped implications of time travel, parallel universes, genetic modification, and more.
Big on the Internet, Comics, Doctor Doom, Hide From Homepage, Marvel Comics, The Fantastic Four, Victor von Doom

Who is Doctor Doom? Everything You Need To Know About Victor von Doom

doctor doom doing thirst trap stuff
With his great intellect, diplomatic immunity, and mastery of sorcery, Doctor Doom is one of the most exceptional villains in the Marvel world. He is only ever brought down by his arrogance and ego. And that is why he is so dangerous and so iconic.
TV, Netflix, punk, Wednesday (Netflix)

‘Wednesday’s Punk Fans Spotted Something Oddly Familiar About Xavier Thorpe …

The Garden twins get all dolled up for their new album.
I thought my inner punk was feeding me bias with Wednesday's Xavier Thorpe, but apparently I wasn't the only one.
Movies & TV, Batman, Catwoman, Joker

All the Best Batman Movie Villains, Ranked

Zoë Kravitz and Robert Pattinson strike a dramatic pose in The Batman
Bruce Wayne has stared down countless baddies over the decades, but these are the best.
News, New York politics, politics

New York City Is Hiring a “Swashbuckling” Rat Czar? What the Hell Does That Mean?

NYC Rat Rodents Eating Off Ground Near Trash Can
Rats. Mice. They have been part of living in a city for as long as anyone can remember. Yet, Mayor Eric Adams is working to deal with the influx of rat migration to the city. By paying someone $120,000 to $170,000 to be what is called a "Rat Czar."
Gaming, NSFW, porn, Steam, Valve, video games

Does It Feel Like There’s More Porn on Steam? That’s Because There Is.

A Koikatsu Party model posing for the player.
Statistics show porn games are gradually increasing on Steam, leading to the feeling that there's more porn than ever before on the platform.
Gaming, card games, Marvel Entertainment

How ‘Marvel Snap’ Is Making Me a Better Gamer

Cover image of Marvel Snap.
My smartphone has ruined my life in a lot of ways, but Marvel Snap has given me enough breathing room to realize that I don't suck as bad as I think I do.
Books, 2024 Presidential Election, HarperCollins, Ron DeSantis, unions

HarperCollins Can Fund a DeSantis 2024 Bid but Refuses To Pay Workers a Livable Wage?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis looks like he's thinking very hard and it's hard for him.
A book tour allows politicians to get a lot of positive press by shaping the conversations going in.
Big on the Internet, News, British Royal Family, meghan markle, prince harry, The Crown

The Buckingham Palace Racism Scandal, Explained

Lady Susan Hussey (lady in waiting to Queen Elizabeth II) travels down The Mall in a horse drawn carriage to attend the State Opening of Parliament on May 27, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Prince William and his wife Catherine were at the end of completing their first U.S. visit in eight years when two scandalous bombs were dropped. An anti-terror expert validated the far-right racist threats against Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, and Lady Susan Hussey, Prince Williams' godmother, was soft-fired from her role in the palace following accusations of racist behavior.
TV, Hide From Homepage, Loki, loki series, Marvel Entertainment

‘Loki’ Season 2 Has New Cast Members! Here’s Everything We Know

Loki presenting his snazzy new TVA look in Marvel and Disney+'s Loki.
Season 2 of Marvel's Loki is coming to Disney Plus in summer 2023, and some key details were revealed at Disney's D23 Expo. Here's everything we know so far!
Movies, Antonio Banderas, latinx representation, Zorro

Of Course Antonio Banderas Doesn’t See the Problem in Passing Zorro Down to Tom Holland

Antonio Banderas as Zorro. Image: TriStar Pictures.
Zorro is a Mexican nobleman that serves as a hero to the Indigenous peoples in Alta California.
Big on the Internet, Elon Musk, Twitter

Calling Out Right-Wing Media Is Apparently a Bannable Offense on Elon Musk’s Twitter

Elon Musk looks over the shoulder at the camera with a smug sort of smile, wearing a tuxedo at the Met Gala
Andrew Lawrence, writer for the leftwing site Media Matters, was suspended from Twitter for posting "spam" after criticizing Elon Musk and Tucker Carlson.
TV, Horror, tales of the walking dead, The Walking Dead, the walking dead universe, zombies

Every ‘The Walking Dead’ Spinoff Series Planned (So Far!)

Blair in 'Tales of the Walking Dead'
It’s safe to say The Walking Dead universe isn’t going anywhere, anytime soon.
Anime, Hide From Homepage, itachi uchiha, Naruto, Naruto: shippuden

Why Did Itachi Uchiha Kill His Entire Clan?

Itachi from Naruto
Itachiiiiiiii! You got some 'splainin' to doooooo!!!!
Big on the Internet, music

We Rounded Up the Best New Music of November, 2022

Lisa and her new friend grooving out to music in The Simpsons
It's always fun to find new music. Here's our top picks from November 2022.
Big on the Internet, Kanye West, Twitter

We’re Getting Whiplash From How Many Times Kanye Has Been Suspended From Twitter

US rapper Kanye West attends the WSJ Magazine 2019 Innovator Awards at MOMA on November 6, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
The suspension comes just two months after Kanye West was last banned from the platform.
Big on the Internet, TV, crafts, crochet, Wednesday (Netflix), Wednesday Addams

‘Wednesday’ is Inspiring the Internet to Get Crafty

Emma Myers and Jenna Ortega in Wednesday (2022)
The latest show to overtake all the crafting, crochet, and knitting groups (especially the gothic/alternative ones I frequent) on the internet is Netflix's Wednesday.
Big on the Internet, Indiana Jones, Indiana Jones 5, Twitter

Twitter Has a Lot of Feelings About the ‘Indiana Jones 5’ Trailer

Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones 5.
Many fans are wondering if they can trust the new film to deliver and not disappoint. Looking into Ford's beautiful de-aged eyes, I sure do want to trust again. And so does Twitter.
Movies, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Marvel Entertainment, Rocket Raccoon

Twitter is Reeling From The ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Trailer

Mantis cries in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
The 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' trailer promises a lot of emotional weight, and hints that at least one Guardian isn't going to make it out alive.
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