The Wednesday Edition - Nov 29, 2023
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TV, reality TV, The Bachelor

How Much Should We Care About ‘The Golden Bachelor’s Past?

Gerry Turner in a promotional photo for 'The Golden Bachelor'

In a shocking turn of events, a 72-year-old man has A PAST.

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News, Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis

Sorry DeSantis, It Looks Like Nikki Haley Is the Preferred Mega Donor Opponent to Trump

Nikki Haley Ron DeSantis

Haley, and her dark money PAC are a threat to American Democracy; they're just not as blatant about it as Trump.

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Movies, Jim Carrey, Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 3

What Would ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Even Look Like Without Jim Carrey?

Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

Will legendary comedian Jim Carrey return to Sonic the Hedgehog 3 as Dr. Robotnik? Here's what you need to know.

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News, Spotify Wrapped, Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift Won Most-Streamed Spotify Artist of 2023, Gave Us All A Little Treat

Taylor Swift in a blue dress on stage performing, holding her hands to her mouth to blow a kiss to the audience.

We're not exactly surprised. This has been the year of the Swiftie.

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News, Black America, BLM, donald trump, Fox News

Trump Claims He’s Done More for Black Americans Than the President Who Ended Slavery

TV, Garashir, mobile games, Star Trek (franchise), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Lower Decks

Did a ‘Star Trek’ Game Confirm One of the Most Enduringly Popular Fan Pairings?

Alexander Siddig as Julian Bashir looks surprised to have Garak's hands on his shoulders on 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'

A licensed 'Star Trek' game appears to confirm one of the fandom's most enduring and popular relationships.

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Technology, Apple, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dua Lipa, Tim Cook

Dua Lipa Confronts Apple CEO Tim Cook on Child Labor in Cobalt Mining

Apple CEO Tim Cook.

Lipa also mentioned that this issue was complicated for all tech companies.

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Movies, horror comedy, horror movies, The Blackening

‘The Blackening’ Is Getting a Sequel—and Possibly Much More

The cast of The Blackening stare into the camera, each looking afraid.

Here's what we know so far about The Blackening 2!

The post ‘The Blackening’ Is Getting a Sequel—and Possibly Much More appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Axolotl, endangered species, pets

Yes, I Would Like to (Virtually) Adopt an Adorable Axolotl, Thank You

An adorable axolotl swims next to bubbles in the water.

If your Godzilla-loving 12-year-old self dreamed of ever having a pet dinosaur, adopting axolotls in 2023 might be your best bet.

The post Yes, I Would Like to (Virtually) Adopt an Adorable Axolotl, Thank You appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, billionaires, donald trump, Donald Trump indictment, Home Depot

Billionaire Home Depot Founder Says He’ll Continue Funding Trump, Even if He’s Convicted of a Crime

Home Depot CEO Bernie Marcus poses for a portrait in a Home Depot store

Billionaire Bernie Marcus says he still supports Trump's reelection bid, and will continue to support him—even if Trump is convicted of a crime.

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TV, Emmys, WGA, WGA Strike 2023

The WGA Is Still Fighting for Recognition as the Emmys Drop Writing Award From Telecast

An Emmy Statuette

The WGA's fight for recognition continues as the Emmys cuts a writing award presentation from its main telecast.

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TV, Charles Melton, Jacob Elordi, Julianne Moore, May December

Charles Melton Deserves the Jacob Elordi Treatment

Charles Melton as Joe Yoo and Julianne Moore as Gracie Atherton-Yoo in May December

It’s the year of ushering fresh new faces into the film scene.

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TV, FX, Hiroyuki Sanada, Hulu, Shogun

FX’s Epic ‘Shogun’ Adaptation Has An Official Release Date – Here’s What We Know

Hiroyuki Sanada in promotional art for FX's 'Shogun'

FX has released the first trailer for its long-developing adaptation of the James Clavell novel.

The post FX’s Epic ‘Shogun’ Adaptation Has An Official Release Date – Here’s What We Know appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, amendments, Constitution, Monica Lewinsky, news, term limits, Vanity Fair

Monica Lewinsky Is Right: It’s Time for a New Constitutional Amendment!

Monica Lewinsky head and shoulders on red carpet

Why aren’t we amending a document that was clearly written for a different population of people in a different time?

The post Monica Lewinsky Is Right: It’s Time for a New Constitutional Amendment! appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Multiverse, Multiverse Saga, reddit

Marvel Reddit Poses a Multiverse Question That’s Been Bugging Me Since Phase 4

Heimdall smiles with Valhalla in the background.

There's one question about Marvel's multiverse that's been nagging me—and thanks to Reddit, I now know I'm not alone.

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Books, BookTok, Israel/Palestine, Palestine, sexual assault, translated books

New Audience Finds ‘Minor Details’ Following International Book Festival Fallout

'Minor Details' by Adania Shibli in from of TikToks talking about her book.

This frustrating response has been met with resistance by authors, readers, and booksellers alike.

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Movies, Bruce Willis, christmas movies, die hard

‘Die Hard’ Is Ending the Christmas Movie Debate With Its 35th Anniversary Return to Theaters

A white man with cuts on his face crawls through a vent in 'Die Hard.'

Die Hard will return to theaters to celebrate its 35th anniversary in the month it should have been released.

The post ‘Die Hard’ Is Ending the Christmas Movie Debate With Its 35th Anniversary Return to Theaters appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, feminism, Jezebel

Jezebel Lives!

The Elmo Fire meme with Jezebel's logo overlaid

Earlier this month, the world of online feminist media was hit with an enormous blow when it was announced that G/O Media was shutting down the website Jezebel. Now it looks like that death may have been short-lived. Jezebel was a major influence on so many baby feminists in the mid-to-late aughts and 2010s. It […]

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TV, Captain Jack Harkness, John Barrowman

John Barrowman Is Big Mad He Wasn’t Asked Back For the ‘Doctor Who’ 60th Anniversary Specials

John Barrowman in Torchwood (2006) as Captain Jack

John Barrowman isn't happy that he isn't coming back to celebrate Doctor Who.

The post John Barrowman Is Big Mad He Wasn’t Asked Back For the ‘Doctor Who’ 60th Anniversary Specials appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Horror, Lethal Company

The Hottest Game of Thanksgiving Weekend Is Also the Stuff of Nightmares

A still from Lethal Company

Lethal Company is the hottest game on Steam at the moment. So, what makes this horror co-op experience so entertaining?

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