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Big on the Internet, Asian-American representation, Black History Month, Lunar New Year

People Share Their Favorite Blasian Duos in Celebration of Black History Month & Lunar New Year

Paolo Montalbán and Brandy as the best Cinderella couple. (Image: ABC/Disney.)

... something special began to happen on Twitter when Dr. Nancy Yuen posted this image as a celebration of both Lunar New Year and Black History Month.

The post People Share Their Favorite Blasian Duos in Celebration of Black History Month & Lunar New Year first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Knives Out, Rian Johnson

Things We Saw Today: Rian Johnson Gave Fans a Look at Knives Out 2

Knives Out title screen.

That or we can at least start to look for where to buy Kathryn Hahn's visor.

The post Things We Saw Today: Rian Johnson Gave Fans a Look at Knives Out 2 first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Andrew Garfield, BAFTA Awards, Denzel Washington

Why Did the BAFTAs Leave Out Denzel Washington and Andrew Garfield?

Andrew Garfield posing in tick tick boom and denzel washington as macbeth in the tragedy of macbeth

Hopefully, this isn't a reflection of how the Academy Awards will be. Both Garfield and Washington gave two of the best performances of the year and for the BAFTA to leave them out of the race just feels wrong.

The post Why Did the BAFTAs Leave Out Denzel Washington and Andrew Garfield? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Joe Rogan, racism, Spotify

India Arie Pulls Music From Spotify Over Joe Rogan’s Long History of Racism

In this photo illustration, "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast is viewed on Spotify's mobile app

India Arie reminds us all that Rogan's misinformation campaign—while incredibly harmful—is not the only reason to question his close relationship with Spotify.

The post India Arie Pulls Music From Spotify Over Joe Rogan’s Long History of Racism first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, bell hooks, feminism, intersectionality

4 Must-Read Books to Start Learning About Black Feminism

Megan Thee Stallion in her music video "Thot Shit." Image: screencap. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KynkMn5Hv3Q

While Black feminist ideas have existed for well over 150 years, they rose in prominence as a response to the 2nd wave of feminism in the 1960s.

The post 4 Must-Read Books to Start Learning About Black Feminism first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Podcasts, Joe Rogan, LGBTQIA, Spotify, transgender, transphobia

Spotify Allows Joe Rogan to Say So Much Transphobic Bullsh*t That it’s Baffling

Joe Rogan speaks with Abigail Shrier on The Joe Rogan Experience.

Spotify's The Joe Rogan Experience has come under fire for hosting COVID conspiracy theories. But Rogan and Spotify have long hosted transphobic misinformation.

The post Spotify Allows Joe Rogan to Say So Much Transphobic Bullsh*t That it’s Baffling first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Dakota Johnson, Madame Web, Spider-Man

We Finally Got Madame Web Casting News, so Let’s Talk About What It Means

Madame Web in Spider-Man

The Sony universe of Spider-Man characters is growing.

The post We Finally Got Madame Web Casting News, so Let’s Talk About What It Means first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Rudy Giuliani, The Masked Singer, Trump

Rudy Giuliani Is on The Masked Singer Like He Hasn’t Been Actively Working To Help Trump Do a Coup

Rudy Giuliani cringes while listening to a masked poll worker give testimony in Michigan.

Rudy Giuliani's rehabilitation campaign appears to be in full swing as he's revealed to be a cast member on the new season of 'The Masked Singer.'

The post Rudy Giuliani Is on The Masked Singer Like He Hasn’t Been Actively Working To Help Trump Do a Coup first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, art theft, intellectual property theft, NFT

NFT Site Admits to “Striking a Nerve” After Being Called Out for Stealing Music From Artists

Friends

It was revealed that HitPiece, a site that sought to let fans collect NFTs of their favorite songs, stole the music they made available on their platform.

The post NFT Site Admits to “Striking a Nerve” After Being Called Out for Stealing Music From Artists first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Halle Berry, Moonfall, Patrick Wilson

Review: Fall Into Moonfall With an Open Heart and You’ll Have Fun

Halle Berry and Patrick Wilson looking sad before going into the moon in Moonfall

It's fun, take your friends and have a grand ole time watching Moonfall, in theaters on February 4th.

The post Review: Fall Into Moonfall With an Open Heart and You’ll Have Fun first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, #coulsonlives, Agent Carter, Agent Coulson, Darryl Jacobson, Disney+, Marvel Cinematic Universe, mcu, Peggy Carter, Thor

All Marvel One-Shots on Disney+, Ranked

Promotion for Marvel Studios' one-shot collection on disney+

These shorts, which share a name with similarly stand-alone comic book issues, were previously released as DVD extras attached to films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe like Thor and Iron Man 3.

The post All Marvel One-Shots on Disney+, Ranked first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Electronic Arts, NFT, video games

After EA’s CEO Called NFTs “The Future of Our Industry” He’s Changed His Tune a Bit

Andrew Wilson

In a recent investor call, Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson addressed his thoughts on NFTs. There's a notable difference in what he thinks now.

The post After EA’s CEO Called NFTs “The Future of Our Industry” He’s Changed His Tune a Bit first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan

Things We Saw Today: Sebastian Stan’s Love for Anthony Mackie Continues

Sam and Buck clasp hands in Marvel and Disney+'s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie clearly love each other.

The post Things We Saw Today: Sebastian Stan’s Love for Anthony Mackie Continues first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, banned books, LGBTQ Representation, libraries

Banned Book Sales Skyrocketing Isn’t the Win People Think It Is

Three Black and brown girls reading. (Image: Nappy.co user @childrennaturenetwork.) SOURCE: https://nappy.co/photo/3073/children-and-nature

The goal of these bans is to negate access, limit the imagination, and assert a limited framework of cultural dominance.

The post Banned Book Sales Skyrocketing Isn’t the Win People Think It Is first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, gender, Gender Identity, Hide From Homepage, One Piece, yamato

What is Yamato’s gender identity in One Piece?

The question in a nutshell: is Yamato from 'One Piece' a trans man, a "masculine" woman, or gender-fluid?

The post What is Yamato’s gender identity in One Piece? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, The Book of Boba Fett

A Fan Favorite’s Fate Brings More Questions on Book of Boba Fett

temuera morrison, ming-na wen

So let's talk about who we got to see in episode 6 and what it means for the future of The Book of Boba Fett and Star Wars.

The post A Fan Favorite’s Fate Brings More Questions on Book of Boba Fett first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake

Why We Can’t Forgive Justin Timberlake (Even If Janet Does)

Janet Jackson. Image credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com

Janet Jackson is the latest female public figure to have the cultural sins against her being reexamined. At the Super Bowl halftime show in 2004, while performing with Justin Timberlake, a piece of cloth was pulled off more than expected and Jackson's nipple was exposed for a second.

The post Why We Can’t Forgive Justin Timberlake (Even If Janet Does) first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Star Wars (franchise), The Book of Boba Fett, The Mandalorian

Does The Book of Boba Fett Take Place Before The Mandalorian? Or After?

Boba Fett in The Book of Boba Fett.

The Book of Boba Fett and The Mandalorian are uniquely tied together. Here's how Boba Fett's story coincides with Din Djarin.

The post Does The Book of Boba Fett Take Place Before The Mandalorian? Or After? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Anti-Vaccination, COVID-19, Fox News, Laura Ingraham

Laura Ingraham’s Favorite Anti-Vax State Trooper “Celebrity” Died of COVID Last Week & She Hasn’t Mentioned It

Laura Ingraham interviews a man via skype on her Fox news show.

Fox News was eager for their audience to hear anti-vaxxer Robert LaMay's story, up until he died last week.

The post Laura Ingraham’s Favorite Anti-Vax State Trooper “Celebrity” Died of COVID Last Week & She Hasn’t Mentioned It first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Mortal Kombat, NetherRealm Studios, video games

Choose Your Destiny With This List of Mortal Kombat Games in Order of Their Release Dates

MK Scorpion

With there being over 20 kombat titles in Mortal Kombat's history, here's a list of every single game, in order of its release date.

The post Choose Your Destiny With This List of Mortal Kombat Games in Order of Their Release Dates first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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