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News, Megan Thee Stallion, misogynoir, misogyny

Megan Thee Stallion Is Not on Trial, but Misogynoir Is

Tramauzine album art showing Meg with three different emotions. Image: 300 Entertainment, Meg Thee Stallion.
This prompted an open letter from The Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium to publish an open letter in support of Megan and denouement of violence against women.
TV, reddit, The Simpsons

Artist’s Deliberately “Sh*tty” ‘Simpsons’ Gift Is Actually Kind of Genius

Homer's spice rack from the Simpsons. A misshapen, lopsided wooden rack with nails sticking out of it.
What do you give the Simpsons fan who has everything? Why not a replica of a classic gag from the show?
Movies, Dr. Strange, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Entertainment, Wanda Maximoff

The Most Powerful Magic-Users in the MCU, Ranked

wanda wields magic in wandavision
Magic-users have been in the MCU for quite some time and some may even be comparable to Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) in strength. Here are the top 12 most powerful MCU magic-users, ranked by strength.
Big on the Internet, News, Amber Heard, Johnny Depp

Amber Heard Announces Settlement Agreement With Johnny Depp

Amber Heard exits a building and the wind blows her hair, wearing a black shirt and multiple necklaces.
After the entire disgusting and grueling experience with the American justice system, actress Amber Heard has reached a settlement with her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, for $1 million.
TV, Tim Burton, Wednesday (Netflix), Wednesday Addams

Criticism of Racism in ‘Wednesday’ Does Not Mean We Can’t Have Black Villains

Joy Sunday in Wednesday (2022) as Bianca
Netflix's 'Wednesday' has become a sensation and is still one of the most watched shows on the streaming service. Due to being made in part by Tim Burton, race has been a part of the discussion.
Movies, Channel 4, Charlie Clapham, comics, Romani, soap operas

This Underdog Fan-Cast for Doctor Doom Deserves a Chance

Doctor Doom from 'Fantastic Four' Vol 6 - Artgerm Variant a.k.a. Stanley Lau. Image: Marvel, Artgerm
[He] would join a long line of supes who got their early career through soaps.
Books, AI art, artists, Christopher Paolini, publishing, sci-fi, stock photos, Tor Books

Tor Faces Major Backlash for Purchasing AI Art for Upcoming Novel From Bestselling Author

Tweet asking Tor about using AI art. Image: screencap.
This is disappointing as a reader of his books and as an artist not to see him take a stronger stance on this, at least in a professional setting.
TV, Disney+, Loki, marvel, Rosario Dawson, Star Wars, Star Wars: Ahsoka, Tom Hiddleston

We Have Our First Peek at ‘Ahsoka’ and ‘Loki’ Season 2!

Tom Hiddleston as Loki in promo art for 'Loki'
This morning, Disney released a trailer for all the major shows and movies that will be streaming on Disney Plus in 2023.
TV, Cecily Strong, Saturday Night Live

A Fond Farewell to One of SNL’s Most Memorable Players

Cecily Strong says goodbye on Weekend Update.
Cecily Strong made SNL a stronger, better show whenever she performed, and her absence will be sorely missed.
Movies, marvel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

A Guide to Every Spider-Man in ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’

Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy sitting together in 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'
The first trailer for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse revealed several new Spider-Friends and possible Spider-Foes. With so many Spider-Men, things are bound to get confusing.
Movies, christmas movies, Costume Design, Hallmark, Lifetime

Interview: Costume Designer Keith Nielsen Talks Creating Christmas Magic for Hallmark and Lifetime

A Holiday Spectacular and The 12 Days of Christmas Eve posters along with a professional shot of costume designer Keith Nielsen
Keith Nielsen took the time to talk to The Mary Sue about his incredible holiday and vintage-themed costume design work on the sets of Hallmark's 'A Holiday Spectacular' and Lifetime's 'The 12 Days of Christmas Eve.'
TV, Harry & Meghan, meghan markle, racism, social media

‘Harry & Meghan’ Shows How a Tiny Group of Racists Can Warp the Minds of Millions

Meghan Markle sits on a couch and smiles in 'Harry & Meghan.'
'Harry & Meghan' shows us that bigotry is like an ember: It can be stamped out, or stoked into a ravenous bonfire.
Gaming, Horses, indie games, interview

‘The Mane Quest’s Alice Ruppert on ‘Horse Tales’ and How Making Indie Games Is a Canter, Not a Gallop

Aesir's newest horse ranching title.
Many people have been waiting for a good 'horse game' for years, but they don't seem to know that community support is just as important as critique.
Big on the Internet, News, British Royal Family, meghan markle, prince harry

Queen Camilla Throws ‘Glamorous’ Party & Invites Two of Meghan Markle’s Racist Haters

\Camilla, Queen Consort during a visit to The Emmaus Community at Bobby Vincent House in West Norwood on December 13, 2022 in London, England. The Queen Consortt visited the charity to hear about the their efforts to develop a women-only provision for those experiencing homelessness.
With the Harry & Meghan docuseries on Netflix doing such big numbers, you'd think the royal family would do its best to avoid having anything racist come up in the media—yet Queen Consort Camilla broke bread with two horrible men.
TV, LGBTQ Representation, Netflix, Pride, Pride Month, Streaming Television

The 10 Best LGBTQ+ Shows on Netflix

Nick and Charlie snow
Representation of the LGBTQ+ community in TV and film has taken major strides in recent years. Here are 12 of the best LGBTQ+ Netflix shows to watch.
Movies, film, Henry Cavill, Hide From Homepage, TV

Henry Cavill Adds ‘Warhammer 40,000’ to Long List of Future Projects

henry cavill
Henry Cavill has caught the media's attention with his departure from 'The Witcher' and DC. Here's every upcoming Cavill film and TV show, both rumored and confirmed.
Comics, AfterShock Comics, Free Comic Book Day

Creators Claim Action Lab Entertainment Hasn’t Paid Them, But Is Still Using Their IP

Free Comic Book Day 2023: Princeless
Last week, Action Lab announced a Princeless release for Free Comic Book Day 2023 featuring new material—but the creators are not involved.
Big on the Internet, TV, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Horror, Joss Whedon, Sarah Michelle Gellar

Sarah Michelle Gellar Discusses ‘Buffy’s “Extremely Toxic Male Set”

Buffy cast photo
Recently, Sarah Michelle Gellar gave us what she doesn't owe anyone: her feelings about her experience working on the set of Buffy.
News, Jeremy Clarkson, meghan markle

Jeremy Clarkson’s Column Proves Meghan Markle’s Point Better Than She Ever Could

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attends the annual Remembrance Sunday memorial at The Cenotaph on November 10, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Just days after 'Harry & Meghan' aired, Jeremy Clarkson has proved the couple's point about the UK press better than they ever could.
TV, Game of Thrones, Hide From Homepage, Purple Wedding

Refresh Your Memory on One of the Most Satisfying Moments in ‘Game of Thrones’

Newlyweds Joffrey Baratheon and Margaery Tyrell embrace at their wedding before it turns ugly
The moment when Joffrey Baratheon-but-really-Lannister finally kicks the bucket in Game of Thrones has to be one of the most satisfying ones throughout the show’s entire eight-season run.
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