The Monday Edition - Apr 6, 2020
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The tour for Divergent author Veronica Roth's adult debut, Chosen Ones, has gone virtual! Kicking off tomorrow, April 7, alongside the book's debut, the events will still support local bookstores, so find out how you can join in from home!
Big on the Internet, Hamilton, John Krasinski, Some Good News

Original Hamilton Cast Makes 9-Year-Old Fan’s Day (and Ours) With Surprise Opening Number Performance

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 15: Actor Leslie Odom, Jr. performs on stage during "Hamilton" GRAMMY performance for The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Richard Rodgers Theater on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage)
John Krasinski's Some Good News reunited the Hamilton cast for young fan Aubrey, but Aubrey looking Krasinski in the face and saying she only knew The Office from memes? Iconic.
News, Coronavirus, donald trump

Donald Trump Is Still Pushing That Unproven Coronavirus Drug & It’s Causing a Lot of White House Drama

Donald Trump listens as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci speaks during a Coronavirus Task Force press briefing in the Rose Garden of the White House
It's an an "epic Situation Room showdown" over hydroxychloroquine.
Movies, J.R.R. Tolkien, Return of the King, The Lord of the Rings

Why The Lord of the Rings Is the Perfect Comfort in Times of Crisis

The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Rings assembles
In times of despair, let us find hope with some hobbits.
News, white feminism, white privilege

“Karen” Is Not a Slur, Just in Case There Was Any Confusion

Karen from Will and Grace wondering what is wrong with other karens
Gotta love centering white womanhood in every situation. Thanks, Karen.
Movies, Black Widow, natasha romanoff, Yelena Belova

A Theory on “Surprising” Black Widow Reveals for What Natasha Got up to Between Avengers Movies

Natasha romanoff in black widow
Again, I'll point out that they're master spies.
Technology, Coronavirus, Cyber Security, Zoom

How Secure Is Zoom? Not Very.

Being a fangirl
The FBI has issued a warning about people hijacking Zoom meeting in a practice called Zoombombing.
Books, contributors

Books in 2020 That Will Make You Want to Smash the Patriarchy

Activists attend the 2019 Women's March Los Angeles on January 19, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
These recent and upcoming releases will keep you occupied—at least for the rest of this month.
Big on the Internet, fan art, fandom, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Get Creative With the #SixFanArtsChallenge!

Fan art forever.
Movies, 10 Things I Hate About You, Shakespeare Month, The Taming of the Shrew

Ten Things I Hate About You Is the Best Adaptation of The Taming of the Shrew

heath ledger, julia stiles, joseph gordon levitt
The dream of the 90s is alive!
AMP Featured, TV, Acorn TV, Cush Jumbo, David Tennant

Deadwater Fell Is Your Next British Crime Obsession

cush jumob david tennant
What are your favorite British mystery series?
Big on the Internet, First Contact Day, Star Trek (franchise), Star Trek: First Contact

Happy First Contact Day Star Trek Fans!

james cromwell
It's a great time to marathon the Star Trek films.
Big on the Internet, Guillermo del Toro, Oreos, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: This Guillermo del Toro Action Figure Is Coming for Your Oreos

Guillermo del Toro attends the 90th Annual Academy Awards
Social distancing has proven to be an unlikely inspiration for many filmmakers, who are making art with the only things on hand: a smart phone, the items in their home, and their boundless imagination.
Movies, Birds of Prey (film), Cathy Yan, Margot Robbie

Cathy Yan Talks Birds of Prey‘s Performance in New Interview

cathy yan brids of prey
Birds of Prey is now available everywhere on VOD.
Big on the Internet, comedy, Louis C.K., sexual misconduct

Louis C.K. Whips Out a New Comedy Special Nobody Wants to See

louis c.k., ck, comedy cellar, metoo, sexual assault, domestic violence, benefit
Thanks, I hate it.
Big on the Internet, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Fox News

The Daily Show Shares a Supercut of Fox News Dismissing COVID-19

coronavirus denial
For several weeks now, Fox News and conservatives have downplayed and denied the threat of the coronavirus and COVID-19.
Big on the Internet, things we saw today, time is a flat circle, zoom backgrounds

Things We Saw Today: Even More Iconic Zoom Backgrounds to Make a Splash at Your Next Meeting

Distracted boyfriend meme makes for a great Zoom background
Searching for the perfect background for your new Zoom video-oriented life? We have more iconic selections.
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