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Books, literature, psychological thriller, romance novels, women in literature

Looking for Thrilling, Romantic Books You Can’t Put Down? Here Are Colleen Hoover’s 8 Best Books

Best Books by Colleen Hoover
Colleen Hoover made her literary debut in 2012 and has subsequently published 22 novels and novellas. With 11 'New York Times' bestsellers, 2 Goodreads Choice Awards, and a signature style, Hoover is a force to be reckoned with in the literary world. Here are 8 of Hoover's best works.
TV, Netflix

‘Uncoupled’ Is Surprisingly Delightful and Worth a Watch

Michael, Stanley, and Billy in Darren Star's Uncoupled
I grew up in a house of Sex and the City fans, so we were all very excited when Darren Star announced his new project, Emily in Paris. But upon sitting down to watch, all we got was a shallow, materialistic romp through a shiny, plastic version of Paris, fronted by fake and morally questionable people who seem to never face any realistic consequences.
News, abortion, Kansas, politics

Anti-Abortion Advocates Have Been Fighting Dirty Leading Up To a Crucial Vote in Kansas Tomorrow

A protester holds a sign reading "STOP THE BANS"
For the first time since the Supreme Court handed down its Dobbs decision, voters will have a chance to vote on abortion rights.
Big on the Internet, comic con, cosplay, DC Comics, Disney, Doctor Who, Marvel Comics, Star Wars (franchise)

10 Easy Cosplay Ideas for Beginners

Cosplayers at Comic-Con
Cosplay can be very intimidating. People invest so much time and money into making the most accurate and creative looks come to life, it can be hard for a novice to know where to begin.
TV, Bella Ramsey, Ellie Williams, The Last of Us

Bella Ramsey Teases ‘The Last of Us’

Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in the Last of Us
Until we get more information about the show, at least we know that the cast and crew poured their heart into telling Ellie and Joel's story.
Big on the Internet, ASL, deaf, pewdiepie, tiktok

Did PewDiePie Just Mock a Deaf Woman on TikTok?

PewDiePie on his YouTube Channel
YouTube creator PewDiePie (Felix Kjellberg) mocked a deaf TikTok creator while reacting to "cringy" TikToks with his dog. It isn't the first time he has stirred controversy, as he has also used racial slurs and anti-Semitic language in the past. Now, he mocked a deaf woman by mimicking her voice and sign language.
Books, books, Horror, short stories, Stephen King

The Best Stephen King Short Stories

Author Stephen King reads from a kindle
If you don't have the time to read all of Stephen King's short stories, here are our picks for the best from the undisputed king of horror.
TV, Arrowverse, The CW, The Flash

The CW’s ‘The Flash’ To End With Season 9, Final Episode Count Revealed

After nine seasons, the last of the OG Arrowverse, The Flash, will end with 13 episodes, the shortest season of its run. A short sprint to the end for Barry Allen.
Books, 1990s, French Revolution, Haitian Revolution, Native Americans, RF Kuang, SFF, The Mary Sue Book Club, TMS Book Club

The Mary Sue Book Club, August 2022: Personal Histories & Reverberating Revolutions

Three books mentioned in this months bookclub. Image: Viking Books for Young Readers, Harper Voyager, and Henry Holt & Company.
Between the two Texan authors on this list, my yee-haw bias is very much shining through for the August edition of The Mary Sue bookclub.
Movies, Peter Parker, Spider-Man, Tom Holland

Marvel’s Kevin Feige Breaks Down the Best Tom Holland Spider-Man Scene

tom holland looking sad in spider-man: no way home
It's perfect and a scene I often site as why Holland is my favorite Spider-Man and I'm glad that Kevin Feige agrees with me.
TV, Laszlo Cravensworth, Twitter memes, What We Do In The Shadows

New Meme From ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Is My Sweet Cheese, My Good Time Boy

An old photograph of vampires from the What We Do in the Shadows tv show.
Sometimes there are lines in television shows that just stick with you and inspire you. And then there's everything that Matt Berry says as Laszlo in What We Do In The Shadows.
News, Amber Heard, defamation, Johnny Depp

Unsealed Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard Court Documents Shed New Light on Trial

Amber Heard exits a building and the wind blows her hair, wearing a black shirt and multiple necklaces.
The Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard defamation case ended on June 1st, 2022, but it's far from over. Both Depp and Heard appealed the verdict and it is being reviewed for either confirmation or reversal. Now that the court documents in the case have been unsealed, it has revealed shocking new claims of Depp tampering with evidence and pushing to show Heard's nudes in court.
Big on the Internet, blackpink, fashion, girl groups, k-pop

The History Behind BLACKPINK’s Many High Fashion Collabs

The four members of BLACKPINK promoting Samung mobile phones
Almost all groups or idols, who reach a certain level of success, end up with an array of profitable collaborations—but almost no one does it better than BLACKPINK.
Anime, anime, live-action anime, tokyo revengers, Warner Bros. Japan

Tokyo Revengers, One of the Best Live-Action Anime Films Out There, Is Getting a Sequel

Live-Action Tokyo Revengers
The live-action Tokyo Revengers film has been green-lit for a sequel and will see the return of its original director, producer, and lead actor.
News, Brittney Griner, donald trump, politics, stfu

Donald Trump Needs To Keep Brittney Griner’s Name Out of His Mouth

Brittney Griner jogs on the court during a basketball game.
Donald Trump used an appearance on a right-wing podcast this weekend to needlessly trash Brittney Griner.
TV, Eddie Munson, Joseph Quinn, Metallica

Metallica Gave ‘Stranger Things’ Eddie Munson, Joseph Quinn, the Perfect Gift at Lollapalooza

Eddie Munson in Stranger Things season 4.
Sometimes, fandom dreams to come true.
Big on the Internet, Beyoncé, Houston, music, Renaissance

Twitter Erupted With Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Album Drop

Beyoncé leaning on a red stair case with a cone bra and slick backed hair. Image: Beyoncé.
Last night international superstar Beyoncé released her highly anticipated 7th full-length studio album Renaissance.
TV, Andor, Cassian Andor, Diego Luna

We’re Heading Into the World of Cassian in a New ‘Andor’ Trailer!

Diego Luna as Cassian Andor in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Andor has now moved its release date to September 21st and we'll get three episodes in the premiere. So no summer release for our boy but we've waited this long to see Diego Luna back in action in the world of Star Wars, we can wait a few more weeks to let Cassian Andor have his own time.
TV, FX, rankings, What We Do In The Shadows

The 10 Best Episodes of ‘What We Do in the Shadows,’ Ranked

Harvey Guillen as Guillermo in What We Do In The Shadows
There are tons of great moments in What We Do in the Shadows, but here are the 10 very best episodes, ranked.
Movies, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Marvel Entertainment, Namor the Submariner, the mcu

Namor Won’t Be From Atlantis in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’—Here’s Why

Namor in the Black Panther trailer
The home of Namor the Sub-Mariner is getting a major change in 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.' Here are all the details we know about his new origins.
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