The Monday Edition - Jul 10, 2023
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Movies, Deadpool, Deadpool 3, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Here Are All the MCU Connections in ‘Deadpool 3’ We Know About (So Far)

The heroes of the MCU all pose together, with Deadpool standing among them.

What's going on with Deadpool's continuity? Who are all these MCU characters rumored to appear in Deadpool 3? Here's what we know!

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Gaming, competition, Pokémon (franchise), trading card game, Yu-Gi-Oh!

Cyrus Davis, Jessica Robinson Make Competitive TCG History

Inteleon and Rikka Princess over a trans flag.

In addition to breaking barriers, Robinson likely won one of the quickest matches in history.

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Big on the Internet, music, Taylor Swift

Ranking Every Vault Track on ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’

Speak Now Taylor's Version (via Republic Records)

The wait is over: Speak Now (Taylor's Version) is finally here, and we've got six new vault tracks in desperate need of ranking.

The post Ranking Every Vault Track on ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, HBO, sam levinson, The Idol, The Weeknd

‘The Idol’ Might’ve Been Great Without Sam Levinson and Abel Tesfaye’s Interference

Lily-Rose Depp as Jocelyn in 'The Idol'

The Idol was originally going to be something very different until creators Sam Levinson and Abel Tesfaye took control of it.

The post ‘The Idol’ Might’ve Been Great Without Sam Levinson and Abel Tesfaye’s Interference appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Red White & Royal Blue

Everything We Know About the ‘Red, White, & Royal Blue’ Movie

Alex and Henry in the aftermath of the wedding cake incident that sets off the entire plot of Red White & Royal Blue

As we wait for the movie’s release date, here’s everything we know about it so far—with as few spoilers as possible!

The post Everything We Know About the ‘Red, White, & Royal Blue’ Movie appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies & TV, Barbie, Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling Sings About Being Ken-Zoned in New ‘Barbie’ Music Video

Ryan Gosling as Ken in 'Barbie'

Baby Goose is back with a ballad on the Barbie soundtrack.

The post Ryan Gosling Sings About Being Ken-Zoned in New ‘Barbie’ Music Video appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies & TV, Deadpool, Deadpool 3, Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Wolverine, X-Men

‘Deadpool 3’ Gives Us The Comic-Accurate Wolverine Costume We’ve Been Waiting For

Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in the classic yellow suit in a photo from 'Deadpool 3'

Thanks to Ryan Reynolds' Instagram story, we've got our first glorious look at Wolverine's new comic-accurate suit in Deadpool 3.

The post ‘Deadpool 3’ Gives Us The Comic-Accurate Wolverine Costume We’ve Been Waiting For appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer, popcorn bucket

Our Popcorn Bucket Mania Has Come for ‘Oppenheimer’

Cillian Murphy as Robert J. Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer

Will viewers be able to enjoy snacks from a special popcorn bucket for the harrowing three-hour biopic?

The post Our Popcorn Bucket Mania Has Come for ‘Oppenheimer’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Free Speech, politics, social media

A Trump-Appointed Judge Just Barred the U.S. From Combating Disinformation Online

In this photo illustration the logo of Chinese online social media and video hosting service TikTok is displayed on a smartphone screen alongside that of that of YouTube, instant messaging software Whatsapp Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Quora, Facebook Messenger and Snapchat.

Get ready for even more garbage on social media.

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Gaming, Hide From Homepage, the witcher, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

All Witcher 3 Romance Options, Ranked Worst to Best

Geralt Witcher 3 Triss and Yennifer

It’s been years, but The Witcher 3 is still a favorite amongst gamers for a reason. This action-adventure game with RPG elements has stood the test of time because your in-game choices can affect the ending. While the biggest choices are to choose the allies to help you fight against the Wild Hunt, there’s an […]

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Books, cover design, Grishaverse, Indigo, Red White & Royal Blue

Indigo’s Special Edition Covers For ‘Six of Crows,’ More Have Readers Baffled

Parody cover that just reads "Book Title" and "Book Author" inspired by Indigo.

Slated for a July 18 release, these covers resemble mockups rather than complete designs.

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Movies & TV, The Bear

‘The Bear’s Record-Breaking Season 2 Leaves Viewers Angry About Writer’s Living Conditions

Jeremy Allen White as Carmy in The Bear

Asking for a livable wage when the shows you’re working on are breaking records and making millions of dollars shouldn’t be such a tough ask.

The post ‘The Bear’s Record-Breaking Season 2 Leaves Viewers Angry About Writer’s Living Conditions appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Easter eggs, Lord of the Rings, Nimona

‘Nimona’ Offers Little Easter Eggs for ‘Lord of the Rings’ Fans

Charlotte Aldrich as Young Gloreth in Nimona

ND Stevenson is a major Lord of the Rings fan, so it's not surprising that Nimona has some Lord of the Rings references.

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TV, Ahsoka show, Ahsoka Tano, Andor, Rebels, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars Rebels

Why You Should Watch ‘Star Wars Rebels’ Before ‘Ahsoka’ Premieres

The crew of the Ghost in Star Wars rebels, including Ezra Bridger, Kanan Jarrus, Hera Syndulla, Sabine Wren, Garazeb Orrelious, and Chopper

Audiences are used to franchises like Star Wars having shout-outs and references built into every new piece of media released.

The post Why You Should Watch ‘Star Wars Rebels’ Before ‘Ahsoka’ Premieres appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, social media, Tumblr, Twitter

Tumblr Continues to Be the Best Social Media Site in a Sea of Internet Chaos

Lisa struggles to understand her father's browsing habits.

Why use one of these new alternatives when you can just go back to your girl-blogging days? (I never left).

The post Tumblr Continues to Be the Best Social Media Site in a Sea of Internet Chaos appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, music industry, Taylor Swift

‘Speak Now’ Sounds Better in Taylor’s Version

Taylor Swift performs in Arlington, Texas as part of the 'Eras' tour

There's something extremely cathartic about being able to revisit your teenage self's output for a do-over.

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Books, book bans, e-books, Mississippi

Mississippi Book Banning Law Causes All Kids To Lose Access to Public Library E-Books, Audiobooks Across the State

Stack of books on table against bookshelves at a library

A Mississippi book-banning law will prevent all minors from accessing public library e-books, audiobooks, and maybe even library cards.

The post Mississippi Book Banning Law Causes All Kids To Lose Access to Public Library E-Books, Audiobooks Across the State appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Asian Representation, Bridesmaids, Joy Ride (2023)

The Problem With Calling ‘Joy Ride’ an ‘Asian Bridesmaids’

Stephanie Hsu, Sherry Cola, Ashley Park, and Sabrina Wu in 'Joy Ride'.

Joy Ride and Bridesmaids maybe have two things in common, so we need to stop making such blanket comparisons between them.

The post The Problem With Calling ‘Joy Ride’ an ‘Asian Bridesmaids’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, And Just Like That…, hate-watching, Sex and the City

Who Does ‘And Just Like That…’ Hate More: Itself or Its Audience?

And Just Like That main cast.

Why is this show so hell-bent on humiliating everyone?

The post Who Does ‘And Just Like That…’ Hate More: Itself or Its Audience? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Mission Impossible, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, review, Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise Brings the Action in the Exhilarating ‘Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One’

Hayley Atwell and Tom Cruise in 'Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One’.

While it doesn't reach the highs of Fallout, Dead Reckoning Part One is a thrilling entry into the franchise.

The post Tom Cruise Brings the Action in the Exhilarating ‘Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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