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Gaming, Hide From Homepage, Naughty Dog, The Last of Us, The Last of Us Part II, The Last of Us Part III

Will There Be A ‘Last Of Us Part 3’?

Ellie Playing Guitar in The Last of Us Part II

I don't know if my heart can take any more.

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News, China, Foreign Policy, history, news, spy balloon

What Are Spy Balloons, And Why Is Their History So Ridiculous?

The Battle of Fleurus by Jean-Baptiste Mauzaisse, featuring l'Entreprenant the Spy Balloon

In the past twenty-four hours, if you live in the USA and have looked in the news, you’ve probably seen the phrase “spy balloon.” Everywhere, multiple times. It’s the kind of phrase that, when repeated so often and with such alarm by various media and political personalities, you—a normal person—are unsure whether to be alarmed […]

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TV, Hide From Homepage, Netflix, That 90s Show

‘That ‘90s Show’ Season 2 Release Window, Cast, Plot, and More

That 90s Show cast doing a toast with solo cups

'That '90s Show' has been officially renewed for a second season by Netflix. Here's its release window, cast, plot, and more.

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News, Black History Month, blues, folk music, Hide From Homepage, music

12 Classic Folk and Blues Artists to Listen To During Black History Month

Odetta playing guitar at a performance in Amsterdam in 1961

We wouldn't have most modern forms of music without the supreme talents of Black folk-blues artists.

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News, Elon Musk, revenue, Twitter

Elon Musk’s One Seemingly Good Idea For Twitter Has A Terrible Condition

Elon Musk makes a frowny face.

I think it’s safe to say that, ever since Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter was finalized, it’s been one dumpster fire after another. Many of these fires have been lit by Musk brainstorming, in real time, how to make Twitter a profitable company. The developments have come in rapid succession, and are often retracted just […]

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Gifts, Disney, galentines day, gift guide, leslie knope, Marvel Entertainment, Star Wars (franchise)

The 10 Best Galentine’s Day Gifts

Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) holds up a mimosa to cheers her friends at brunch on Galentine's Day

Celebrate your friends Leslie Knope style

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Big on the Internet, explainer, Hide From Homepage, Indie, Rock music, SEO

What is Indie Music? Indie Music, Explained

Sufjan Stevens wears a Santa hat and stands near a decorated Christmas tree

Ever wondered what exactly "indie" music is? Here's a brief explainer.

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Big on the Internet, alternative rock, Hide From Homepage, music, rock, SEO

What is Alternative Music? Alternative Music, Explained

Early Radiohead, when Thom was blonde

What even is alternative rock, how do you define "alternative?" We've taken our best stab at it.

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Big on the Internet, #Girlboss, female characters, Twitter

Forget Girlbosses—Here are Twitter’s Favorite Girlfailures

Sweet Dee smokes a cigarette in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

We may aspire to be badasses, but we see ourselves much more clearly in dumpster fires.

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News, Fox News, John Waters

Fox News Is a Few Decades Late in Fearmongering Over John Waters

Robin Williams in Jumanji, wearing leaves and a big beard. A still from the "What year is it?!" meme.

With a lack of anything useful to discuss, Fox News has turned to an old topic: how delightfully devilish national treasure John Waters is.

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Big on the Internet, George Santos, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

George Santos’ Wildest Fake Claim May Be That He Was a ‘Spider-Man’ Musical Producer

Spider-Man looking shocked

Come on, you had to know that this was coming from me.

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TV, The Last of Us

Calling ‘The Last of Us’ a ‘Conservative’ Show Is Just Wrong

Joel Miller (played by Pedro Pascal) in the third episode of The Last of Us

I don't see The Last of Us as a "conservative" show and I don't think those involved would think that either.

The post Calling ‘The Last of Us’ a ‘Conservative’ Show Is Just Wrong appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, contributor, Knockout City, online gaming

Online Gaming Is Sadly Losing One of Its Least Toxic Communities

Knockout City

Despite online games earning a reputation for breeding toxic fandom, it's rare to play a match of this game with people who are outright trolling.

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Movies, Easter eggs, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Oscars, Stephanie Hsu, The Academy Awards, tiktok

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Already Manifested an Oscar in the Film Itself

'Everything Everywhere All At Once' mystery.

In this scene, Stephanie Hsu is holding a flickering object(s) in her hand and at one point, she's holding an—

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Movies, Black Mafia Family, BMF, Hellraiser 2022, Production Design

Interview With ‘BMF,’ ‘Hellraiser (2022)’ Production Designer Kathrin Eder

Jamie Clayton in Hellraiser (2022)

Production Design is one of the most oft-overlooked aspects of filmmaking. But when it shines, it adds incredible layers to the stories being told. One such movie was the surprising gem of a reboot, Hellraiser (2022), whose production designer, Kathrin Eder, I had the pleasure of interviewing.

The post Interview With ‘BMF,’ ‘Hellraiser (2022)’ Production Designer Kathrin Eder appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Space, astrology, Hide From Homepage, Mercury, SEO

When is Mercury in Retrograde in 2023?

The planet Mercury in the foreground, with the sun shining on it in the top left corner.

What exactly is Mercury Retrograde, and why do astrology-minded people swear by it? When is it occurring in 2023? Here's everything you need to know.

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Big on the Internet, Black History Month, Black History Month 2023

Black History Month 2023: An Archive of Joy & Next-Level Triflin’

Five characters from 'The Harder They Fall."

This 28-day micro-blog will document Black History Month (BHM) 2023 highlighting some of the best and worst of the month.

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Gaming, contributor, Epic Games, Fortnite, Junji Ito, Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales Of The Macabre

‘Fortnite’s ‘Junji Ito Maniac’ Crossover Is Delightfully Unhinged

'Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales Of The Macabre' in Fortnite

Fortnite players can now enter the twisted mind of horror manga icon Junji Ito.

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News, Congress, Ilhan Omar, Kevin McCarthy, racism

Ilhan Omar’s Foreign Affairs Committee Removal Reeks of Racism, Revenge

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) participates in a panel discussion.

House Republicans voted Thursday to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from the prestigious Foreign Affairs Committee. But does anyone on their own side of the aisle even believe their flimsy excuse?

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TV, That 90s Show, Tommy Chong

INTERVIEW: Tommy Chong Talks Bringing Leo Back For ‘That 90s Show’

Tommy Chong as Leo in 'That 90s Show'

You can see Tommy Chong back as Leo in That 90s Show on Netflix now!

The post INTERVIEW: Tommy Chong Talks Bringing Leo Back For ‘That 90s Show’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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