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Kiona Jones

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Long Beach
As seen in: MSN, MSN New Zealand, Yahoo Entertainment, Flipboard, GameRant, MovieWeb, Wealth of Geeks, Attack of the Fanboy, Film Daily, /Film Weekly and
Covers:  movies, TV shows, fandom (Star Trek, Star Wars, MCU, LOTR, DC), celebrity gossip, politics, and social justice issues
34 | aroace🌈 | nonbinary (they/she) | ✊🏾🍉 | GALECA member @DorianAwards | writer for @gamerant

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When freelance entertainment journalist Kiona Jones isn't writing articles, they love nerding out on 'Star Trek' and LOTR content in their hometown of Long Beach, CA. They've created content for The Nerd Stash, Filmdaily, Game Rant, Attack of the Fanboy and Wealth of Geeks, and they're currently writing for MovieWeb.

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Easily Missed Deadpool & Wolverine Moment Teases Gambit's Fate

Easily Missed Deadpool & Wolverine Moment Teases Gambit's Fate

Channing Tatum teases the future of Gambit after Deadpool & Wolverine and what MCU fans can expect from the c…

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The Right to be Gay

The Right to be Gay

Blue Jean explores surviving as a lesbian in Margaret Thatcher's era.

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Marvel's Biggest Weakness Has Been Exposed by the Writers Strike

Marvel's Biggest Weakness Has Been Exposed by the Writers Strike

Why is the Writers Strike calling out studios like Marvel? Hint: it has something to do with overworked write…

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Star Trek: Is Jadzia Dax Transgender?

Star Trek: Is Jadzia Dax Transgender?

The Dax symbiont belonged to Curzon before it was passed to Jadzia, so let's discuss whether that makes her t…

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How To Watch the Star Wars TV Shows in Order - Wealth of Geeks

How To Watch the Star Wars TV Shows in Order - Wealth of Geeks

Desperately seeking the best watch order for new Star Wars TV shows? Look no further!

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Some Big Coincidences Led to Meryl Streep Joining Only Murders in the Building

Some Big Coincidences Led to Meryl Streep Joining Only Murders in the Building

Only Murders in the Building co-creator John Hoffman shares the delightful details of how Academy Award-winni…

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Happy Halloween: What are the craziest traditions for this day?

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By Kiona Jones Verified
| Film Daily Verified
Look out, ghouls and goblins, spooky season is upon us once again. People all over the world are getting their costumes and face paint ready to celebrate some variation of the day of Halloween. Styles of celebration differ between ages. Kids, for example, travel between houses and shout “Trick or treat?!” in exchange for candy. Teenagers, on the other hand, do the same in exchange for judgmental looks. Styles of celebration also differ between cultures.
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OPINION: Skinny is back, and it’s scarier than ever

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By Kiona Jones Verified
| Viking News Verified
Modern-day celebrities are bringing back extreme dieting culture similar to practices from the 2000s, and college students are taking notice. Young people pursuing college degrees already face the endless pressure of looking like somebody else’s idea of glamour, as they are constantly comparing themselves to their favorite influencers. Now, many of the same celebrities who once encouraged them to embrace their bodies despite social pressure seem to have given in to it themselves.
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Visibility amongst challenges: The community celebrates at LB Pride Parade

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By Kiona Jones Verified
| Viking News Verified
The official theme for the 43rd Annual Long Beach Pride Festival & Parade was “Fearless and Free.” But the unofficial theme became resilient and persevering after unexpected events led Long Beach City officials to cancel the festival. Despite the last-minute changes, excited attendees showed up for the 2026 Parade on May 17. Some participants worried about what this meant for future Long Beach Pride events, even as they considered solutions.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, I've never used a typewriter. But it's my goal to own at least one typewriter in my lifetime.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Being a journalist means presenting factual information in an engaging manner.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

I prefer to be pitched on stories through email. It's even better when it includes a short summary of the main idea and where it's going.
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