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'1923': Julia Schlaepfer didn't know if Alex was 'going to stay' for long in season 2
Seeing as she has one of the biggest storylines in 1923, you would think Alexandra (Julia Schlaepfer) would have signed some huge multi-season contract with producers to stay on the show until 2023 inevitably airs. Turns out that’s not the case at all. In an interview with The Mirror US, Schlaepfer revealed that despite her Africa story arc where she is impregnated by Spencer, she really had no idea whether 1923 showrunners wanted to keep her.
Could Donald Trump face impeachment in 2025?
There are understandably a lot of people upset with President Donald Trump. His chaotic first months have been eventful and divisive, and a large number of people have already had enough. There’s currently a petition going around with more than 250,000 signatures calling for the president’s impeachment. Is that a possibility?
'Shake his pimp cane at President Trump': Lauren Boebert racistly attacks a Black Congressman for speaking out against Trump
During President Donald Trump’s joint speech to congress recently, Texas Representative Al Green, a Democrat, yelled at Trump and pointed his cane at him. After given a chance to sit, the 77-year-old politician continued heckling. He was escorted out of the speech, and now Representative Lauren Boebert is in hot water over some perceived racist remarks around the incident.
Pete Hegseth's 'Enola Gay' DEI panic isn't just laughable-it's horrifying
For better or worse, the Enola Gay is a hugely important part of American military history.
'It felt phony': Justin Baldoni's 'toxic' positivity slammed amid Blake Lively feud
There’s been another shot fired at Justin Baldoni amid his ongoing feud and lawsuit with actress Blake Lively, following his alleged sexual harassment and alleged smearing of her name on the set of their movie It Ends With Us. The issue? A new report claims he’s too nice—emphasis on the “too” part. According to a Los Angeles Times profile, his politeness comes off as insincere, with one of his former employees calling it toxic.
Why is there an Amazon boycott? Explained
A grassroots political organization called The People’s Union USA made a lot of headlines recently when it organized a 24-hour economic blackout aimed at large corporations in America. The boycott got a lot of attention on social media but didn’t really affect Amazon at all (reports show sales increased one percent on the day it happened), so now the group is targeting that retailer specifically. The group wants people to boycott Amazon for a whole week, from March 7 to March 14.
Boycott Twitch: The Twitch boycott, explained
At the end of February, a grassroots political movement asked consumers to stop spending at giant corporations in an attempt to advocate against corporate greed. Now, the organizer of that event wants to boycott Amazon for an entire week, as well as all Amazon subsidiaries, including the gaming streaming site Twitch. The group behind the boycott is the People’s Union USA, founded by Chicago father, John Schwarz. “Any type of drop in sales would be a success to us,” he told CNET recently.
'1923' season 2's most controversial scene is defended by the show's stars
The Taylor Sheridan written Yellowstone prequel 1923 is no stranger to savage and unsettling storylines. However, one in particular is being framed as unnecessarily brusque, despite the show’s time period in America. In spite of its apparent brutality, the storyline is being defended by the actress who plays Lindy: Madison Elise Rogers.
Over 350K Canadians want Elon Musk's citizenship revoked
You know how there are a lot of people who don’t like Elon Musk or the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the United States? Turns out that’s not the only country that hates him. America’s gentle neighbor to the north (for now) has an official petition in the works to snatch away Musk’s Canadian citizenship the same way he snatched jobs from hard-working Americans.
'Flow' movie ending, explained
The animated movie Flow made history recently when it won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, beating out the smash Pixar hit Inside Out 2 and Dreamworks’ The Wild Robot. The movie was first released in Latvia under the name Straume and it’s since become the most-viewed film in Latvian history, as well as the first one to win an Academy Award. It’s a worldwide phenomenon, something that’s especially surprising considering there’s no dialogue at all.
'Anything could happen': '1923's Julia Schlaepfer teases Alex's fate after a shocking season 2 reveal
If you’re a fan of Yellowstone, or one of its two prequel series: 1883, or the currently airing season 2 of 1923, then you’re probably curious how all the branches sit in the Dutton family tree. During the recent 1923 series premiere, we learned some pretty big news: Alexandra (Julia Schlaepfer), the uppity British woman and Spencer Dutton’s love interest, was pregnant and “running out of time” to get back to him.
10 best dark fantasy movies, ranked
Do you like a little bit of horror, dread, and despair with your fantasy? If so, we’ve compiled the 10 best dark fantasy movies to enjoy at your leisure. Dark fantasy, also known as fantasy horror, is often referred to as a horror story where humanity is threatened by otherworldly forces beyond human understanding. There’s usually a monster, demon, spirit, or otherworldly creature to contend with. Sometimes there’s someone—or something—coming back to life.
'We are the federal law': Trump threatens to strip state funding if governors don't comply to his word
President Trump was challenged right to his face at the White House Friday afternoon, and he didn’t seem to like it very much, especially because the challenger happened to be a woman – the Governor of Maine, to be exact. Gov. Janet Mills. In a clip that’s quickly gone viral, Trump stood at a lectern and talked about banning trans women from men’s sports. “The NCAA has complied immediately by the way,” he said. “That’s good, but I understand Maine…” he pauses for a beat. “Is Maine here?
10 best 'Survivor' seasons, ranked
Since 2000, the CBS show Survivor has thrilled audiences with its premise: a group of castaways must learn to live and work together in the wild, while simultaneously voting each other out one-by-one. It’s a premise that never gets old because there’s always new people to play the game. However, there are 47 seasons of the Survivor, and it can be hard to sift the good seasons from the so-so ones. That’s where we come in. Here are our picks for the best 10 seasons of Survivor, ranked.
'We don’t have kings in America': Trump's self-appointed kingship is slammed by an outspoken state governor
If there’s one unbreakable tenet in the American constitution; one that stands above all others, it’s that the country will never have a king. This country was founded on the principle of never having a monarchy and always being a democratic society, but President Donald Trump dented that idea when he quoted Napoleon Bonaparte and subsequently compared himself to a monarch. In a recent speech, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker pushed back hard.
'Literally reshot most every episode': 'Deadpool' creator drags Marvel boss over 'Daredevil: Born Again's possible fate
The Netflix show Daredevil, which ran for three years from 2015 to 2018, was a big hit with audiences and critics alike, and it had a dark, mature tone that did justice to the complexity of the famous character. That’s why when Daredevil: Born Again was announced with much of the same cast, people were understandably excited. Then they shot it as a comedy, according to Deadpool co-creator Rob Liefeld.
'More important': Zachary Levi says he’s fine sacrificing his career for Donald Trump
When it came time for actor Zachary Levi (Shazam!, The Unbreakable Boy) to decide between his life’s work as an actor or supporting President Donald Trump, he chose the latter. Levi, an outspoken Trump supporter, said he knew in his heart he couldn’t stay silent about his support for the self-proclaimed American king. During a recent visit to the The Megyn Kelly Show on Sirius XM, he broke down just why he chose to put Trump in front of his art even though he felt a little trepidation about it.
'The lack of introspection is astonishing': MAGAs speak out against one politically divisive SNL 50th sketch
A sketch on the recent 50th anniversary special of Saturday Night Live (SNL) has MAGAs in a tizzy over its portrayal of one of their own, played satirically by Tom Hanks. In the segment, Hank’s character recoils when the host (Kenan Thompson) of “Black Jeopardy” comes and tries to shake hands.
'Once again blowing millions of taxpayer dollars': Trump called out by the internet over his Indy 500 joy ride
President Donald Trump attended the Daytona 500 recently, but he didn’t just “attend” as much as create a huge, expensive spectacle. The newly-elected president, who created the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut waste from government spending, spent a lot of taxpayer money on the trip. This is another example of how rules are different when you’re the man in charge. Trump had his presidential plane Air Force One fly over the event before landing nearby to participate in it.
'The biggest liars in the world!': Elon Musk threatens '60 Minutes' for alleged election interference
Apparently all the money in the world can’t make your skin any thicker, because billionaire Elon Musk is whining again about unfavorable media coverage – this time from the CBS News program 60 Minutes. The show recently focused on Musk’s recently formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and how it’s not great that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is being targeted.
'Unrestricted power': Trump has frighteningly been given near-total immunity
Does President Donald Trump have supreme power to do whatever he wants, whenever he wants? Trump seems to think so, and the Supreme Court’s ruling in July gives him a lot of ammo to make his case. In fact, he’s arguing he has “unrestricted power” to fire anyone he doesn’t like. Trump fired Hampton Dellinger in early February. Dellinger led the Office of Special Counsel, an independent office meant to enforce ethics laws and protect whistleblowers.
'A reckless mistake': Oops! Trump allegedly fired nuclear staff amid mass layoffs
In his continued attempt to purge the government from wasteful spending (and get rid of some enemies at the Department of Justice), President Donald Trump inadvertently fired some employees with one of the most important jobs in the world: overseeing the country’s nuclear weapons. The White House fired more than 300 employees of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) recently, and apparently didn’t realize what it had done.
All 'Jesse Stone' movies in order
The Jesse Stone movie franchise, an adaptation of the Robert B. Parker books, is one of the best additions to the grizzled detective genre we’ve ever seen on the silver screen. If you’re new to the franchise, you might be wondering the best way to watch all nine movies. The following list, in chronological order, is meant to alleviate that so you can enjoy Tom Selleck’s excellent portrayal of the character.
All 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered' movies in order
Are you hooked on the POstables? Can’t get enough of Oliver (Eric Mabius), Shane (Kristin Booth), Rita (Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe), and Norman (Geoff Gustafson) and their kooky adventures working in the United States Postal Service Dead Letter Office? You’re in luck, because there are 11 years worth of Signed, Sealed, Delivered movies to catch up on. Here’s all of them in order! The first movie! All roads start from this classic.
All Hannah Swensen mystery movies in order
If you just jumped on the Hannah Swensen mystery solving train, welcome aboard! With the release of the latest movie in the beloved franchise, small-town baker Swenson and Detective Mike Kingston (Cameron Mathison), as well as prosecutor Chad Norton (Victor Webster) are as popular as ever. If you’re uninitiated, Alison Sweeney stars as the titular character, a bakery owner in Lake Eden. The franchise is based on the Murder, She Baked books, which turned into the Hannah Swensen Mysteries in 2021.
11 best spicy fantasy books, ranked
What makes a good spicy fantasy novel? You need good characters (preferably very fit), a supernatural setting with a well-fleshed-out plot, and, oh, it needs to be steamy. We’re not talking about your average steamed broccoli steamy either; we’re talking full-on steam engine on a Freightliner steamy. The type of steamy that makes everyone blush. If that’s what you’re looking for, then this list is for you. Here are 11 of the best spicy fantasy books, ranked for your pleasure.
'After all these years ...': A Trump typo hasn't been forgotten by the internet
Since 2019, President Donald Trump has publicly been making the same mistake. Despite years to correct it, there’s been no change or improvement. In fact, very recently he committed the ongoing faux pas again, so it doesn’t look like things will change anytime soon. What mistake, you ask? It’s the misspelling of a very common word.
10 best 'Severance' theories, ranked
It’s no surprise that Severance is one of the most talked about and beloved shows out there, even though it’s only in its second season. It feels like a show that comes around once in a generation, like Breaking Bad or The Wire. The whole sci-fi/horror/dystopian/workplace comedy combo is not just a show, it feels like something more. It’s a show that lights up people’s brains and has them watching and rewatching every episode for hints and clues about what Lumon is really up to.
'Going to HATE the new cover': Trump's reaction to 'TIME' Magazine's upcoming cover is exactly what the internet expected it to be
Since President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Elon Musk has been in the news—a lot. Perhaps too much, as it turns out. The tipping point? TIME magazine recently published its second February 2025 cover, which features Musk sitting at the president’s Resolute desk. There is perhaps no better or more powerful symbol of the American presidency than the presidential seal itself.
11 best Hallmark Valentine's Day movies, ranked
Get ready, everyone, it’s that time of year again. The time when love is in the air and the chocolate boxes line the supermarket aisles. Oh, and love also blossoms on your TV screen, in the form of that special Valentine’s Day tradition: Hallmark Channel romance movie night. Sure, some of us probably don’t celebrate, while others probably don’t have a choice. Regardless, let’s take a look at the best 11 movies for you and that sweet someone to watch after eating way too much heart-shaped chocolate.
'Treats the Gaza Strip like the Vegas strip': Trump's cavalier comments about Gaza Strip takeover and Palestinian resettlement will leave you speechless | The Mary Sue
It’s hard for President Donald Trump to top himself and create more outrage and confusion than he already has, but it’s not impossible. Case in point: Trump’s recent comments that the United States will take over the Gaza Strip and turn it into some kind of modern development project. The reverberations of this have been felt around the world, and the logistics of it are not only horrifying but immensely consequential. To Trump, it all seems very cavalier and doable.
Trump suggests he could run for a third term for the third time now
For the third time in not that long, President Donald Trump has made a joke about running for a third term. He’s not even a month into his second term, and he’s already talking about it. Is this something we should be concerned about? Probably. There’s even been a joint resolution introduced by Tennessee Representative Andy Ogles to let him stay in office past 2028. You know how sometimes things seem preposterous and then you hear about them again and again and they seem normal?
Trump's racist mindset is torn into by a Democratic congresswoman
There’s a phrase that seems to bubble on the surface of every conversation about President Donald Trump’s administration’s stance on race. Something that’s seemingly out in the open, but that people in the Republican party are loathe to discuss: White supremacy. Jasmine Crockett, a Democratic congresswoman from Texas, is over it. In fact, she recently went all in on Trump on the issue.
Trump inhumanly insists on withdrawing the U.S. from the UN Human Rights Council
President Donald Trump has been in office less than a month and somehow it feels like decades. We are all already exhausted by this man and his endless chaotic executive orders and threats of tariffs, and who knows what else is next. Oh, we do know, actually. That’s right… he’s pulling us out of the United Nations Human Rights Council. Hurray.
Trump is brutally insulted by a controversial Republican senator in his biography
You have to know you’re not doing a great job as president when one of the most disliked senators of all time doesn’t like you. We’re talking, of course, about President Donald Trump and his nemesis, former Senate Republican Leader and current Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell. In fact, McConnell recently admitted he called the current president some nasty names, and boy are they some good ones.
'Literally made this s--- up': Trump bizarrely claims U.S. sent $50 million worth of condoms to Hamas to make bombs
Of all the things that could be used to make bombs, would condoms be at the top of anyone’s list? According to President Donald Trump, that’s exactly what Hamas is doing, and thank God for Trump because he put a stop to it, to the tune of $50 million, or so he says. Like many things with Trump, this is simply not true. There’s a lot going on here. Let’s start with Trump’s statement.
Trump attacked for nationwide disarray due to his own recklessness
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A Democrat senator destroys RFK Jr. for profiting off of anti-vax merchandise
It’s hard to believe, but in the midst of all the chaos caused by President Donald Trump in the first days of his presidency, there are a few beacons of light. One of those is Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz shedding his high-school dad image and tearing into Trump for the recent federal freeze fiasco. Another is an old favorite: The ever-spry (at 83!) Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.
Trump attacked for nationwide disarray due to his own recklessness
Of all the words one could use to describe President Donald Trump’s transition into power, chaotic almost doesn’t seen enough of an adjective. Since he’s been in office, he’s tried to end birthright citizenship, pardoned all Jan. 6 offenders, eliminated federal DEI programs, and tried to freeze government funds in an effort to consolidate his power. This is just the tip of a very deep iceberg that’s thrown the country into uncertainty, of course, and Democratic Minnesota Gov.
'Thank you President Trump!!!': Trump bizarrely (and misleadingly) thanks himself in a concerning new post
Need any more proof that perhaps President Donald Trump isn’t the best person to be the leader of the so-called free world? The dictator-in-chief showed off his casual genius by thanking himself in a weird post about the California Wildfires. That’s right. President Trump thanked President Trump. It feels like (and would surprise no one) that Trump likes to take credit for everything, and this time it’s the fires.
Trump's victory is torn into by a beloved Midwest governor
No one likes to lose. That’s a hard truth reality, but imagine what it must be like for a politician. You spend years and millions of dollars and still come up empty handed. Now imagine you’re Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and you were the Democratic running mate to former Vice President Kamala Harris. Well, there’s no need to imagine, because Walz lived it, and lost the election to current President Donald Trump. How did that feel?
Trump allegedly wants to deport Americans and knowingly violate the Constitution
Deporting immigrants is a huge part of what President Donald Trump’s first days in office are focused on, and while that’s been a hotly debated subject, he recently floated another idea: Deporting American citizens who are “repeat offenders” of violent crimes. Is this legal? Does that matter to Trump? The president was speaking to House GOP members in Doral, Fl. recently, and he brought up violent criminals.
Elon Musk is slammed by Germany after unapologetically saluting at Trump's inauguration
Remember Elon Musk’s gesture at President Donald Trump’s inauguration? You know the one. Where he slapped his chest and then did what looked suspiciously like a Nazi salute, even though everyone on the right is blaming Musk’s autism, or calling it a Roman salute (whatever that is), or showing pictures of Dems with their hands in the air. Well, even the Chancellor of Germany, the country most known for that particular salute, is extremely bothered by it.
Trump's press secretary slammed for dodging Americans' questions about inflation
What did you expect to get from Karoline Leavitt, the new press secretary for Donald Trump? Did you expect her to be a straightforward, question-answering oracle that offers clear insights into the President’s forthcoming policies? No? How about a deft dodger of questions who blames everything on former President Joe Biden? You got that right; it’s the latter. Everyone knows Trump’s tactics by now: just lie and blame the other guy.
'Unfortunate that he didn't choke': A Newsmax host is being destroyed for offensive celebration of Latino deportations
Prepare to not be surprised: Carl Higbie, a host on the right-wing news organization Newsmax, gleefully taunted an anti-immigration activist’s comments about President Donald Trump’s immigration policy by chowing down on some tacos on the air during a news report. The activist said people who support Trump’s deportation raids shouldn’t enjoy any of the foods that these people bring to the country. “Oh, yeah?” Higbie says in the video, while chomping down on a taco during his broadcast.
'It is a kiss-a-- race': Trump's supporters slammed by a popular Democratic Congresswoman
One thing that really stood out during President Donald Trump’s inauguration? All the billionaires. A cadre of them, including three of the world’s richest men: Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. They all attended the event, and all of them seemed to be jockeying for his attention.
‘HELL F——— NO!’: Trump’s third term is already being supported by a MAGA congressmen | The Mary Sue
Well, it was bound to happen. In fact, it would be weird if it didn’t. Even though newly-elected President Donald Trump is only days into his tenure as terrifier-in-chief, members of his party are already calling for him to serve a third term. How? By amending the Constitution, of course! Isn’t this how dictatorships start?
'Get over it': Trump's billionaire ally dismisses American inflation fears in favor of tariffs
Just get over it already, America! That’s the advice about inflation from tariffs via billionaire Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase and one of President Donald Trump’s billionaire buddies. Dimon, who makes about $39 million a year, seems to forget that people have trouble affording groceries. Or, maybe he just doesn’t care. Dimon was in Davos, Switzerland recently for the World Economic Forum, and he was asked about Trump’s plan to levy tariffs on Mexican, Canadian and Chinese goods.
Is Elon Musk really pathetic enough to cheat in 'Path of Exile 2?' Yes, he's admitted it
As if there weren’t enough reasons to hate Donald Trump sycophant Elon Musk, you can add gaming charlatan to the list. The billionaire has been accused of faking his so-called expertise in the game Path of Exile 2, and at last he’s now admitted it. Musk has always been pretty vocal about his love for video games. He keeps a replica of a Diamond Back .357 handgun from the game Deus Ex: Human Revolution on his bedside table.
Conservative sellout MyPillow Mike Lindell's DHL lawsuit, explained
The conservative MyPillow guy, Mike Lindell, was sued recently by global package delivery service DHL for ducking out on some unpaid bills, which turns out to be a regular practice by the man. Here’s everything you need to know, including what a judge ruled in the case. Back in Sept., DHL filed a lawsuit against the pillow company and Lindell, alleging that he owed almost $800,000 for bills that were never paid.
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