Minority Mindset

What’s interesting to discuss is how things have changed since the show originally started. When Vanderpump Rules first aired in 2013, becoming a reality TV star wasn’t a common career path, especially for young people. (Many who have succeeded in this field owe a debt to the cast and crew of SUR, and a certain family from Calabasas.) Instagram was still growing in popularity, and the idea of ‘influencers’ – people aiming to gain followers and promote brands on reality TV – didn’t really exist yet. The original cast members of Vanderpump Rules joined the show for fun and as a possible way to break into the entertainment business. They were pioneers, without any examples to follow, hoping it would lead to bigger things.

Earlier this year, Dave Coulier finished his treatment for Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and his former co-stars were there to celebrate with him. He described them as family, explaining that they stay connected through funny text messages and frequent video calls. Candace Cameron Bure and Lori Loughlin have FaceTimed him a few times, while John Stamos calls him almost daily. Coulier first revealed his diagnosis in November and has since become a strong advocate for cancer screening and early detection. Surprisingly, he found a silver lining in his experience, noting that having one type of cancer helped him discover another. He says it sounds strange, but it’s true.

Okay, so The Rings of Power is getting a lot of different reactions, and that’s fine. But honestly, if you’re a fantasy fan, you need to check out The Shannara Chronicles. It’s a show with Austin Butler from before he was huge, and it’s criminally underrated. It follows Wil Shannara, who’s basically an ordinary guy suddenly thrown into this amazing world of elves, nomads, and magic users. He has to learn to use these powerful Elfstones to stop a seriously terrifying demon army led by this ancient evil, the Dagda Mor. Trust me, it’s a wild ride!

Frank Welker will once again be the voice of Scooby-Doo in the upcoming live-action series on Netflix, according to Nexus Point News. Welker has been voicing Fred Jones since 1969 and took on the role of Scooby-Doo in 2002, and he’s returning to play the beloved Great Dane in this new version of the classic story.

Given everything going on with Whitney, maybe a silly inflatable costume would be a good distraction. It’s obvious she and Justin are struggling – their business failed, and Whitney feels Justin is to blame for leading them into a multi-level marketing scheme. She’s angry at him, but also at herself for believing him. What makes this show work is that the women are incredibly honest, even when it’s difficult. Unlike other reality stars who try to appear perfect, the women of Salt Lake City readily share their struggles and vulnerabilities. They don’t shy away from anything, whether it’s financial setbacks or, like with Heather, even admitting to a very old and stained mattress.