The Friday Edition - Nov 12, 2021
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This month’s Our Books, Our Shelves guest post from Charlie Jane Anders talks about 5 real-life horrors she confronted with fiction and how writing Even Greater Mistakes helped her have hope.
Big on the Internet, Lil Nas X, Maury, social media, talk shows

Will We Finally Get Closure for Lil Nas X’s ”That’s What I Want” When Montero Appears on Maury to Confront His Man’s Wife???

Montero on Maury

Lil Nas X continues to remain undefeated when using social media and has now shared a video of Montero going on 'Maury' to face his ex and his ex's wife.

The post Will We Finally Get Closure for Lil Nas X’s ”That’s What I Want” When Montero Appears on Maury to Confront His Man’s Wife??? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, clint barton, Hawkeye, Kate Bishop

A New Scene From Hawkeye Was Released for Disney+ Day

Kate Bishop and Clint Barton in Hawkeye

The introduction of Kate Bishop and the world surrounding her brings us into the next era of heroes and with the inclusion of Alaqua Cox's Echo (who is getting her own show as well) and Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova, our next group of heroes are going to be exciting to see!

The post A New Scene From Hawkeye Was Released for Disney+ Day first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Disney+, X-Men 97, X-Men: The Animated Series

Disney+ Asks, “Does a Mall Babe Eats Chili Fries?” Announces a 2023 Revival for ’90s X-Men: The Animated Series

x-men

After five seasons, X-Men: The Animated Series came to an end in 1997. 'X-Men '97' will pick up where the series left off and begin airing on Disney+ in 2023.

The post Disney+ Asks, “Does a Mall Babe Eats Chili Fries?” Announces a 2023 Revival for ’90s X-Men: The Animated Series first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, Big Bird, Ted Cruz, U.S. Senate

Brilliant Big Bird Parody Account Trolls Ted Cruz by Running for Senate

Big Bird at a podium in front of a campaign sign. (Image: Sesame Street and Big Bird For Senate Campaign.)

We spoke with the person behind the brilliant parody account "Big Bird for Senate," which began as a dunk on Ted Cruz and has grown into a force to help Texas Democrats.

The post Brilliant Big Bird Parody Account Trolls Ted Cruz by Running for Senate first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Marc Spector, Moon Knight, Oscar Isaac

We Got Our First Footage of Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight

Oscar Isaac as Marc Spector in Moon Knight looking shocked

You can see the footage on the Disney+ Marvel special look that features footage from Moon Knight, the already released Marvel Cinematic Universe shows like WandaVision and Loki, as well as upcoming shows!

The post We Got Our First Footage of Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Infrastructure, politics, Republicans

13 Republicans Who Voted for Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Have Been Flooded With Harassment, Death Threats

Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., and Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., listen during a committee hearing.

The 13 House Republicans who recently voted in favor of President Biden's infrastructure bill have had their offices flooded with viciously angry calls.

The post 13 Republicans Who Voted for Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Have Been Flooded With Harassment, Death Threats first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Aaron Sorkin, Javier Bardem, Nicole Kidman

Aaron Sorkin’s Comments on Being the Ricardos Javier Bardem Casting Decisions Are Bizarre

Nicole Kidman as Lucy in being the ricardos

The casting of Javier Bardem as Desi Arnaz in 'Being the Ricardos' has long been controversial, but Aaron Sorkin only added more fuel to the fire.

The post Aaron Sorkin’s Comments on Being the Ricardos Javier Bardem Casting Decisions Are Bizarre first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, And Just Like That…, HBO Max, Sex and the City

And Just Like That Official Teaser Gives Glimpses Of How Our Ladies (And Their Kids) Have Grown

sex and the city and just like that cast talking together

'And Just Like That,' the HBO Max revival of the iconic 'Sex and the City,' released an official teaser trailer for the upcoming series, and darn it—they pulled me in.

The post And Just Like That Official Teaser Gives Glimpses Of How Our Ladies (And Their Kids) Have Grown first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, duck, marathon, New York City

Wrinkle the Duck Is Beauty. She’s Grace. She’ll Quack Throughout the Marathon Race.

Wrinkle

On Sunday, November 7th, thousands of runners took part in the New York City marathon. One of the runners was a duck named Wrinkle.

The post Wrinkle the Duck Is Beauty. She’s Grace. She’ll Quack Throughout the Marathon Race. first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Americans with Disabilities Act, discrimination, Uber

Uber Is Being Sued for Charging Disabled Passengers Extra “Wait Time” Fees

A car's windshield with an Uber sticker displayed

The Department of Justice has filed a federal civil suit against Uber, accusing the rideshare company of overcharging passengers with disabilities.

The post Uber Is Being Sued for Charging Disabled Passengers Extra “Wait Time” Fees first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Eternals, gemma chan

Things We Saw Today: Gemma Chan Shares Fun Eternals Behind the Scenes Pics!

gemma chan as the beautiful and lush sersi who I love

But thank you Gemma Chan for giving fans what we want: Pictures of the cast of Eternals just having a ball making the movie! 

The post Things We Saw Today: Gemma Chan Shares Fun Eternals Behind the Scenes Pics! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Kirsten Dunst, Spider-Man: No Way Home

Kirsten Dunst ALSO Says She’s Not in Spider-Man: No Way Home Because of Course She Does

Kirsten Dunst waving as Mary Jane Watson in Spider-Man

Actors are not going to answer questions about Spider-Man: No Way Home, it is as simple as that.

The post Kirsten Dunst ALSO Says She’s Not in Spider-Man: No Way Home Because of Course She Does first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, academia, oddest book titles, Superman

Oddest Book Title of the Year Competition Reveals Funny, Barely Safe for Work Shortlist

Some of those that made the shortlist. (Image: Sage, Michigan State University Press, and McFarland.)

The Bookseller managing editor and the competition coordinator, Tom Tivnan told The Guardian he thinks that Is Superman Circumcised? will win this year. "Diagram voters have long had a sometimes lamentable predilection for titles that refer, even obliquely, to naughty bits.

The post Oddest Book Title of the Year Competition Reveals Funny, Barely Safe for Work Shortlist first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Henry Cavill, Superman

Henry Cavill Reminds Us That He’s Still Down To Be Put in Blue Spandex—I Mean Be Superman Again

henry cavill as superman in the Snyderverse superman films

Henry Cavill's career is in a special place right now where he has slowly ascended into his own kind of stardom, but there are still some roles that are special to him, which included playing Clark Kent, the Man of Steel/Superman.

The post Henry Cavill Reminds Us That He’s Still Down To Be Put in Blue Spandex—I Mean Be Superman Again first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Travis Scott

Travis Scott and BetterHelp Astroworld Therapy Partnership Under Heavy Criticism

Travis Scott performs onstage during the Bootsy Bellows x Sports Illustrated Circuit Series After Party at Austin American Statesman in Austin, Texas on October 23, 2021. (Photo by SUZANNE CORDEIRO / AFP) (Photo by SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP via Getty Images)

Following the horrific disaster at Travis Scott's Astroworld concert, the rapper has been under intense scrutiny for his negligent actions during the event, and lack of real action after.

The post Travis Scott and BetterHelp Astroworld Therapy Partnership Under Heavy Criticism first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, movies, Twitter memes

Some Onscreen Couples Just Don’t Have Chemistry

Ginny and Harry kissing in Harry Potter

An on-screen couple is important to the success of a movie. Whether it is a big franchise, a rom-com, or even an action movie, when people start smooching, they better have good chemistry.

The post Some Onscreen Couples Just Don’t Have Chemistry first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, animals, pet names, Twitter

Despite Having Three Cats With Decent Names I Am Obsessed With the Petfinder Names Twitter Account

Petfinder

The Petfinder Names Twitter account provides a collection of clever pet names found on Petfinder for endless amounts of entertainment.

The post Despite Having Three Cats With Decent Names I Am Obsessed With the Petfinder Names Twitter Account first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, News, kyle rittenhouse, racism

Kyle Rittenhouse’s Trial Is an Absolute Sham

Kyle Rittenhouse looks into the camera and smirks while walking into the courtroom behind a guard.

Kyle Rittenhouse took the stand in his murder trial Wednesday, while Judge Bruce Schroeder appeared to show his own prejudice numerous times.

The post Kyle Rittenhouse’s Trial Is an Absolute Sham first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, banned books, Fahrenheit 451, LGBTQ Representation

If Banning Wasn’t Enough, Two School Board Members Voice Support for Literal Book Burnings

Book on fire. (Image: Movidagrafica on Pexels.) https://www.pexels.com/hu-hu/foto/1474931/

The parent in this particular case was upset because of the existence of an LGBTQIA fiction section in her high-school child's library app. That led her to the book that kicked off the remove parade and recent vote to ban by the school board, 33 Snowfish.

The post If Banning Wasn’t Enough, Two School Board Members Voice Support for Literal Book Burnings first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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