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News, boycotts, Celebrities, chateau marmont, Oscars, protests, The Academy Awards, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: A Bunch of Celebrities Crossed a Picket Line for an Oscars Party

Oscars statuettes are on display
Jay-Z refused to move his Oscars after-party from the Chateau Marmont, despite the fact that there is an ongoing boycott and strike happening at the property.
Big on the Internet, Conan O'Brien, Paul Rudd

Paul Rudd Has Pulled the ‘Mac and Me’ Bit On Conan O’Brien Yet Again

Paul Rudd as Bobby Newport in Parks and Recreation
Just when you thought Conan O'Brien was free from his antics, Paul Rudd manages to pull the 'Mac and Me' joke yet again.
Books, book adaptation, book cover, bridgerton, imperialism, Jane Austen, Netflix, Romancelandia

The Netflix Editions of the ‘Bridgerton’ Novels Are a Major Disservice to New Readers

Five editions of The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn. Image: Avon Books and Alyssa Shotwell.
Many have rightfully accused Netflix (and Avon) of misleading unaware readers who venturing into this genre, by marketing the book more diverse with the new covers.
TV, Game of Thrones, HBO Max, House of the Dragon

‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel ‘House of the Dragon’ Announces Official Release Date With Poster

House of dragon poster featuring a dragon egg.
The upcoming HBO series House of the Dragon is the first official spinoff of Game of Thrones and will take place long before the events of the main series.
TV, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Moon Knight, mythology

Not Going to Lie: Moon Knight’s Ammit Sounds Like a Pretty Sick Goddess, Actually

Arthur Harrow reveals Ammit from Moon Knight.
In real life, Ammit wasn't really worshipped. But in Moon Knight? She's one incredible matron of divine retribution. Here's why.
Gaming, PlayStation, PlayStation Plus, Sony

Here’s Everything We Know About Sony’s PlayStation Plus Upgrade for the Summer

PlayStation Plus upgrade
Sony has announced that they are upgrading their PlayStation Plus subscription service by combining it with PlayStation Now.
News, fool me once, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Republicans, Susan Collins, U.S. Supreme Court

Susan Collins, I Swear, if You Mess This Up …

Susan Collins speaks and gestures toward the camera while Ketanji Brown Jackson stands next to her with her hands clasped in Collins' office
Senator Susan Collins of Maine has announced that she plans to vote Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, essentially guaranteeing Jackson's confirmation.
TV, Disney+, Star Wars (franchise), The Mandalorian

‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 Has Wrapped but What Can We Expect From It?

A man and his son (Din Djarin and Grogu) hanging out, on Disney+'s The Mandalorian Star Wars series.
We all thought season 3 would take us on a journey of Din Djarin searching for Grogu but that theory has now gone out the window.
TV, Moon Knight, Oscar Isaac, Steven Grant

Dream Journal: ‘Moon Knight’ Gives Us a New Lovable Cinnamon Roll to Protect in Steven Grant

Oscar Isaac as Marc Spector/Steven Grant sleeping on the shoulder of a stranger in Moon Knight
Moon Knight is finally here and in season 1 episode 1 titled "The Goldfish Problem" we're introduced to Steven Grant first and foremost.
TV, Disney+, mcu, Moon Knight

Here Are the First Reactions and Early Reviews for Marvel’s ‘Moon Knight’

Moon Knight promo photo featuring Moon Knight standing amidst downed opponents.
Moon Knight has arrived! Episode 1 is now streaming on Disney+, and reviewers have access to the first four episodes. Here are the first reactions coming in.
News, Amen?, Eternal Prayer, NFT, praise Him?, websites

Religious Website Promising to Commemorate Prayers on the Blockchain Is Gone, Thank God

Eternal Prayer NFT site
Eternal Prayer was a website that promised to commemorate prayers for all eternity on the blockchain along with minting a unique NFT for each prayer.
TV, Colin Firth, The Staircase, true crime

HBO’s ‘The Staircase’ Invites You To Ask the Question: Who Is Playing the Owl?

colin firth v the owl in the staircase adaptation
Colin Firth is playing an American—the horror has only begun.
TV, Elliot Page, trans representation, umbrella academy

Elliot Page Introduces Us to ‘Umbrella Academy’s’ Viktor Hargreeves

viktor hargreeves is here
Elliot Page's character on Netflix's hit comic book adaptation, The Umbrella Academy, will be coming out as transgender on the show to reflect the actor. With the third season of the series' June debut quickly approaching, Page finally introduced us all to Viktor Hargreeves.
TV, bridgerton, costumes, fashion, Netflix, Style

A Definitive Ranking of Queen Charlotte’s Fabulous Wigs in ‘Bridgerton’ Season 2

Queen Charlotte from Bridgerton wearing a ball gown and a heart-shaped powered wig.
Season two has lots of twists, turns, and surprises, but today we're going to dive into something just as important as the story. Queen Charlotte's amazing wigs.
News, LOL, Madison Cawthorn, open secrets, Republicans, things we saw today, you're grounded

Things We Saw Today: Republicans Are So Mad at Madison Cawthorn for Suggesting They’re Hosting Orgies

Madison Cawthorn speaks in front of a giant American flag
Madison Cawthorn suggested Republicans are spending their time hosting orgies and doing coke. They're not happy!
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