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Big on the Internet, TV, Chelsea Handler, Funny Girl, Lea Michele, The Daily Show

Chelsea Handler Interviewing Lea Michelle On The Daily Show Is Super Disappointing

Chelsea Handler interviews Lea Michele on The Daily Show

Since Trevor Noah exited the Daily Show, the program has been hosted by a new actor/comedian every week. Leslie Jones, Wanda Sykes, D. L. Hughley, and now Chelsea Handler have all brought their unique voices and takes to the show. Unfortunately, last night’s show demonstrated that there can still be some blindspots on the show, as evidenced by Lea Michele's guest appearance.

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News, books, Clare Ashton, Goodreads, lesbian, LGBTQIA

What the Heck IS This Book Tagline About Whether a Straight Woman and Lesbian Can Be Friends?

Cover of Meeting Millie, a sapphic romance novel by Clare Ashton

You can file this one under things that make you go, “Huh?” A book’s tagline is asking the age-old question literally no one is asking: can a straight woman and a lesbian simply be friends? Of course, the answer is yes. Because why couldn’t they? The book in question is Meeting Millie by Clare Ashton. […]

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Movies & TV, 101 Dalmatians, Aladdin, Cruella, Disney, Hide From Homepage, live action adaptation, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid

All Disney Live-Action Remakes Ranked Worst to Best

Nasim Pedrad and Naomi Scott in Aladdin (2019)

The House of Mouse will soon be giving audiences a live-action remake of one of its most beloved stories: The Little Mermaid. Starring singer-actress Chloe Bailey, the highly-anticipated film is slated to hit theaters on May 26, 2023, and is also confirmed to feature all of the songs from the original classic hit. The Little […]

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News, Fox News, Tucker Carlson

Tucker Carlson Let A 9/11 Truther On His Show. Also, The Sky Is Blue.

Tucker Carlson talks during a panel, gesturing with his hand.

We're just as baffled as you.

The post Tucker Carlson Let A 9/11 Truther On His Show. Also, The Sky Is Blue. appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Colin Mochrie, credit, improv, SAG-AFTRA, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, writers

‘Whose Line Is It Anyway’ Stars Reportedly Don’t Get Writing Residuals, As If They’re Not the Ones Producing That Content

Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, and Wayne Brady in Whose Line Is It Anyway?

'Whose Line Is It Anyway' star Colin Mochrie alleges that he and his co-stars do not get writing residuals despite creating the content.

The post ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway’ Stars Reportedly Don’t Get Writing Residuals, As If They’re Not the Ones Producing That Content appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Dragon Age, Hogwarts Legacy

This ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Voice Actor Used To Be a Major ‘Dragon Age’ Player—Until He Was Pretty Much Fired

Fantasy Cop Cullen Rutherford

Bioware fired this VA for his unsavory reputation, so to see him pop again NOW, of all times, is more than a little baffling.

The post This ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Voice Actor Used To Be a Major ‘Dragon Age’ Player—Until He Was Pretty Much Fired appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, 2023, Best Picture, Hide From Homepage, Oscars

All Oscars Best Picture Nominees 2023 Ranked Worst to Best

Cate Blanchett in Tar, Gabriel LaBelle in The Fabelmans, Michelle Yeoh in EEAAO and Avatar: The Way of Water

10 films from 2022 are up for the honor of Best Picture at the 95th Academy Awards. Here's every Best Picture nominee ranked worst to best.

The post All Oscars Best Picture Nominees 2023 Ranked Worst to Best appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Comics, Ant-Man, Cassie Lang, Hide From Homepage, Marvel Comics, Marvel Entertainment

Who Is Cassie Lang? Ant-Man’s Daughter Explained

Cassie Lang as the giant Stature, from the Marvel comics

Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton) has a lot of potential for the future of the MCU as she prepares to suit up in 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.' Here's what we know about Cassie from the comic books.

The post Who Is Cassie Lang? Ant-Man’s Daughter Explained appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, FKA twigs, memes

The Original Song Behind the ‘Kermie’ Meme is Actually Pretty Devastating

The famous Sad Kermit meme, as knit by Finnish artist Pinja Savolainen.

Fans of the original "Kermie" song are getting some emotional whiplash from this new meme. You know, the good kind.

The post The Original Song Behind the ‘Kermie’ Meme is Actually Pretty Devastating appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Comics, collectibles, DC Comics, DCEU, James Gunn, Swamp Thing

Dig Through Your Long Boxes, Because DCU’s 10-Year Plan Boosts The Value of Several Serials

The Authority superhero team seen in action in Wildstorm Comics

As fans found this, the news even reached James Gunn.

The post Dig Through Your Long Boxes, Because DCU’s 10-Year Plan Boosts The Value of Several Serials appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Hide From Homepage, New York City, Saturday Night Live, tickets

Want to Go to ‘Saturday Night Live’? Here’s How to Get Tickets

Pedro Pascal hosting SNL

So prepare, have everything organized and ready, and pray that you are successful for the Saturday Night Live lotto!

The post Want to Go to ‘Saturday Night Live’? Here’s How to Get Tickets appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, The Last of Us

Episode 5 of ‘The Last of Us’ Shows Childhood Wonder in a Devastating Way

Joel and Ellie sitting in episode 5 of 'The Last of Us'

The Last of Us has consistently shown that it will break our hearts week after week.

The post Episode 5 of ‘The Last of Us’ Shows Childhood Wonder in a Devastating Way appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, HBO Max, The Last of Us (TV series)

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 5: Let’s Process That Ending Together

Sam sits in his attic hideout in The Last of Us.

If you're looking for some space to process the ending of episode 5, then let's get into it.

The post ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 5: Let’s Process That Ending Together appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Hide From Homepage, The Last of Us

What Happens to Henry and Sam in ‘The Last of Us’ Game?

Henry and Sam in 'The Last of Us' game

While brothers Sam and Henry appear in the original game, it's likely that their story will change somewhat in the TV adaptation.

The post What Happens to Henry and Sam in ‘The Last of Us’ Game? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Comics, Hide From Homepage, Kraven the Hunter, Marvel Comics, Spider-Man

Who Is Kraven the Hunter? A Guide to One of Spider-Man’s Greatest Villains

Sergei Kravinoff (a.k.a. Kraven the Hunter) in Marvel Comics

Kraven the Hunter is set to appear in Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU) this year. Here's everything you need to know about the Spider-Man villain.

The post Who Is Kraven the Hunter? A Guide to One of Spider-Man’s Greatest Villains appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, HasanAbi, Hogwarts Legacy, J.K. Rowling, Twitch

What We Can Learn From the HasanAbi ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Backlash

Hasan Piker on stream the 2nd week of February 2023.

There's a mix of people who are genuinely disappointed and people who—as Kaceytron put it—harass Piker "for breathing every other week."

The post What We Can Learn From the HasanAbi ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Backlash appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Andie Vanacore, Reza Farahan, The Traitors

INTERVIEW: We Spoke With Some of the Contestants of ‘The Traitors’

Actor Alan Cumming wears a fashionable ensemble topped with a yellow beret as he sits in a study in an image promoting his new reality competition series 'The Traitors'

The Traitors is streaming on Peacock now.

The post INTERVIEW: We Spoke With Some of the Contestants of ‘The Traitors’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies & TV, comedy, Galentine's Day, love, movies, TV Shows, women in comedy, women in film

20 Movies/Shows To Sweeten Up Your Galentine’s Day

Cady, Karen, Gretchen, and Regina wear pink while standing in the mall

In honor of the season of friend love, we came up with the perfect list of movies and shows you can watch while cuddling up with those closest to your platonic heart!

The post 20 Movies/Shows To Sweeten Up Your Galentine’s Day appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Andrew Clyde, Congress, gun violence, House of Representatives, Jimmy Gomez

The Most Disturbing Fashion Trend in Congress: Assault Rifle Pins

Aidy Bryant as Ted Cruz and Cecily Strong as Majorie Taylor Greene on Saturday Night Live

The right’s second amendment shtick is looking less like a principled stand and more like product placement than ever.

The post The Most Disturbing Fashion Trend in Congress: Assault Rifle Pins appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, quantum leap, Shakina

INTERVIEW: Shakina Talks ‘Quantum Leap: Let Them Play’

Quantum Leap let them play

It's such a beautiful episode of the show and Shakina and the team at Quantum Leap did an amazing job.

The post INTERVIEW: Shakina Talks ‘Quantum Leap: Let Them Play’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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