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I’ve been digging through Disney’s recent filings, specifically their proxy statements from 2025 and 2026, and I’ve noticed a really interesting shift. While the company still seems to be actively working on diversity and inclusion internally, the language about those efforts – the way they publicly talk about it – has definitely been toned down. It’s a subtle thing, but it’s noticeable. They’re still doing the work, it seems, but not talking about it as much.

But who could Lady Whistledown be? Almost anyone on the show could become a writer – Colin proved that’s possible – but some are better suited to the role than others. Being Lady Whistledown requires access to gossip, meaning they need to be close to people in power, but not too powerful themselves. They also need free time to gather information and write the weekly newsletter, which is hard to do with a busy life. Most importantly, though, we need to understand their motivation. Why would someone take on this role, and why now? There are several possibilities, but only one person truly fits the bill. Let’s examine each candidate closely.

Last week’s reunion show made it obvious that the Real Housewives aren’t suited for a game like The Traitors. They’re much more interested in the typical Housewives formula: drama that plays out on social media, followed by a reunion special with Andy Cohen. This season highlighted the difference – Rob Rausch played almost flawlessly, while Lisa and Candiace made mistakes (which happens to most players on The Traitors). Then, for weeks, they complained to anyone who would listen about being betrayed, despite the fact that betrayal is central to the entire game! It’s time to take a break from casting Housewives on The Traitors – we need a season without them.

Before creating shows like Mayor of Kingstown, Animal Kingdom, Shooter, and Leverage, Taylor Sheridan wrote the screenplay for the 2015 film Sicario – the movie that really started his success in television. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s now streaming on Netflix.

Even dedicated fans of Blade Runner might not know that the film has gone through seven different edits over the years. Director Ridley Scott continually improved his original idea with each version, and finally, his 2007 Director’s Cut was the one he officially approved. This version is now considered the ultimate Blade Runner experience and has cemented the film’s place as a science fiction classic.

For years, Star Trek has featured references to Shakespeare and the world of theater. A prime example is Patrick Stewart, a renowned actor from the Royal Shakespeare Company, who played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation. The show even included performances of classic plays like Shakespeare’s Henry V, Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, and Cyrano de Bergerac, often staged aboard the USS Enterprise-D using its holodeck technology.

Mike Flanagan’s new take on The Exorcist is attracting a talented cast, with Scarlett Johansson, known for her roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and now entering the DC Universe, leading the way. The latest actor joining the film is another well-known name from the superhero genre, promising to bring even more energy to this horror reboot.

Daisy had a rough day dealing with scorching heat and a complaining Annette at the beach. She complained to João that dinner wasn’t ready yet. While Ben was cooking, Daisy was the one serving, so his delays reflected poorly on her. Daisy considered telling Ben to say dinner was ready at 7:30 if guests asked for 8:00 – a bit of a gamble, but potentially helpful. João told a stressed Eddy to be more proactive when instructions are unclear. Thankfully, Annette finally went swimming and stopped bothering everyone. At least the guests enjoyed the wraps, even though they arrived 45 minutes late. Jason passed them out in the ocean, and everyone loved them – likely because they were all hungry!

Okay, so as a huge sci-fi fan, I was thrilled when FX announced another season of Alien: Earth last year. And the show’s executive producer, Dana Gonzales, just dropped some cool news about how things are going with the new season – it sounds like it’s really coming along!

Becky Lynch, whose real name is Rebecca Quin, appears as Lieutenant MacKenzie Ya in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. She first appeared in the show’s premiere as part of Captain Nahla Ake’s (Holly Hunter) crew on the USS Athena, and later returned in the fourth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.