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Let’s talk about the elephant in the room – the accusations of ‘queerbaiting’ that have followed Harry Styles for a while. He finally addressed it, and honestly, his response was pretty great. He pointed out that people fixated on his fashion choices and then got upset when he didn’t publicly pursue relationships with other men, like Louis Tomlinson or even Barack Obama! He playfully questioned if anyone had considered that maybe, just maybe, there was more to him than what met the eye. And to really drive the point home – and perhaps quiet the critics – he shared a sweet kiss with Ben Marshall. It felt like a clear message: his personal life is his own, but he’s definitely comfortable expressing affection. It was a smart and surprisingly effective way to handle a tricky situation.

Before the show even airs, David shared a clip about the famous V-J Day kiss photo, explaining how the event wasn’t consensual. The show will also feature sketches with Bill Hader and Kathryn Hahn playing Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, Jon Hamm and Sean Hayes as the Wright Brothers, and Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld portraying Lewis and Clark – you might want to brush up on that last one!

Although the acting in Game of Thrones was consistently excellent, a few characters didn’t add much to the story and were even frustrating to watch. Some storylines and key scenes centered around these characters, leaving many fans confused and questioning their purpose.

The planned reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer has been canceled by Hulu, and Sarah Michelle Gellar has addressed the news. While promoting Ready or Not 2, Gellar shared the disappointing update with fans, explaining that Hulu decided not to proceed with Buffy: New Sunnydale. She expressed her sadness at the cancellation, wanting fans to hear the news directly from her. And, naturally, some fans are jokingly blaming Xander for the show’s demise.

Eight months after its debut at the Fantasia International Film Festival, the new supernatural film Undertone was released in theaters. Critics generally enjoyed the movie’s paranormal mystery, which helped it achieve a 76% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

After the first season of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy finished, the show’s creator, Alex Kurtzman, discussed what’s next for the series. He was directly asked if Anisha Mir (played by Tatiana Maslany) and Nus Braka (Paul Giamatti) would be back for Season 2, or if their stories were finished. Kurtzman confirmed they won’t appear in Season 2, but suggested they might return in a possible future season – Season 3 or later.

Fans of Westerns are always eager to find shows from the past, and they’re often pleasantly surprised when they do. While recent hits like 1883, Yellowstone, and Godless have gained popularity, they’ve also brought attention to some older, classic Westerns. These shows, ranging from epic 1980s miniseries to long-running dramedies, offer a great way for newer audiences to experience the Westerns their grandparents and parents enjoyed.

The reveal trailer for Star Wars: Galactic Racer briefly showed off some of the race locations, including the new planets Sentinel One and Lantaana, along with Jakku, Ando Prime, and Tatooine. It would be amazing to race again on Mos Espa’s Boonta Eve Classic track, but there are many other great planets that could be added as downloadable content after the game launches.

Marvin Jones III will play Tombstone in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Abraham Poopola, who was previously announced for Spider-Noir, appears to be playing the villain, as seen on a character poster for the show. Despite both actors being involved, their roles won’t necessarily be the same.

Gilmore Girls became a pop culture phenomenon, mainly because of the quick-witted conversations between the mother and daughter at its heart. While the show was always known for its dialogue, its strong writing elevated all aspects of the series. One episode from Season 3 especially stands out, delivering an hour of television that was both funny and deeply moving.