Minority Mindset

David Harbour was originally supposed to be at the event, but had to cancel at the last minute because of a scheduling issue, according to People magazine. This cancellation comes after some unusual reports surfaced about Harbour, including an incident where he allegedly stole someone’s hat.

Pluribus released its eighth episode, “Charm Offensive,” on December 19th. Originally, the final episode, “La Chica o El Mundo,” was scheduled to premiere on December 26th, but Forbes reports it’s now moving up to December 23rd. The streaming service hasn’t officially confirmed the new date yet.

Following the huge success of “Avatar” in 2009, creator James Cameron spent thirteen years developing and releasing its sequel, “The Way of Water.” Surprisingly – and I admit I was one of those surprised – the second film also performed exceptionally well at the box office, earning over $2.3 billion worldwide. Beyond its financial success, it was a stunning cinematic achievement that broadened the world of Avatar and even improved the original film’s somewhat uneven story.

Both on screen and in real life, Arnaud is the most experienced member of the cast at 40 years old, playing a contrasting role to the younger leads who are in their early twenties. He’s a familiar face, having appeared in many shows like Schitt’s Creek, Yellowjackets, and unReal, and had starring roles in The Borgias on Showtime and The Moodys on Fox. What sets Arnaud apart is his ability to play both straight and LGBTQ+ characters, which is unusual in an industry that often typescasts actors. While he’s consistently worked, Heated Rivalry represents his biggest opportunity yet – it’s the first time he’s been the central focus of such a popular show.

Stephen Colbert recently interviewed Kumail Nanjiani about the ending of his stand-up special, Night Thoughts, which was named the best of 2025 by Vulture. Nanjiani described how he ended the show by telling the audience, “Things are tough, but you’re going to be okay,” and then had them repeat the phrase back to him. Colbert explained that this moment encapsulates the best of late-night talk shows – acknowledging difficult truths while still offering a sense of hope and reassurance. He compared it to the optimistic spirit found in the work of Alexander Pope, and highlighted other late-night hosts who offered similar messages of hope this week.

It just doesn’t feel like Christmas without watching at least one holiday movie. But if you’re not really in the Christmas mood and traditional films aren’t your thing, we’ve put together a list of movies that offer a bit of seasonal cheer without all the typical sweetness – perfect for those who can’t stand regular Christmas movies!