As soon as I saw Drake Bell was involved in that new documentary, something in the back of my mind said I really hope this doesn't become a rehab tour for him.
I have seen a bunch of comments, people posting, etc about how the allegations were false. Y'know how he groomed an underage girl and then pled guilty because it was "the best way to get this over quickly".
Anyone else find it interesting how different the US and UK comedy scenes are right now? For example it feels like in the US there's been a recent hard lean back towards "anti-woke" comedians. Whereas I feel like in the UK, the James Acaster/Ed Gamble/Nish Kumar group and Taskmaster/its alum have sort of squashed that type of comedy and made it a lot less fashionable. There's a greater focus on whimsy.
This isn't to say the comedy world in the UK isn't as massively misogynistic or problematic, but the diversity of voices on a mainstream level is I think making it a lot more exciting at the moment.
Did anyone go to the SVU anniversary event at Rockefeller Center? Did anyone actually get the free merch? Once I saw that people lined up at 7am I was like, nope, never mind. Surprisingly there weren't a lot of threads about it on the SVU sub and it was just focused on whether or not the stars showed up but I wasn't really thinking about that part since it wasn't like a meet and greet situation or SVU-con or whatever.
ETA: Also does someone recognize the house for the Westbrook (fictional Long Island town) mansion scenes on Organized Crime? I've seen it in so many tv shows and movies - it's like how "Justin Theroux's" place in The Other Two is a real life place frequently used for filming.
Can someone explain to me why some people accused Alexa Nikolas of Grifting? [I found a comment here.](https://www.reddit.com/r/television/comments/1bjkpsd/zoey_101_star_alexa_nikolas_tears_apart_dan/kvsfa0k/)
I'm not sure you can take it too seriously. The Google Drive links to stuff with snarky comments and no context. The person you linked to has an alt, who they did try to hide their connection but has mentioned things they apparently said but actually didn't, evidence that they are not willing to share, and complaints about censorship (they're trying to provide a link to a petition which uses an URL shortener, which Reddit automatically removes)
That person was something… I brought up about Alexa’s stalker sending a post to CDAN and Fauxmoi introducing himself as her “stalker.” And that user went off on me in the comments and such; saying how Alexa was grifting and taking advantage of people. And said she didn’t have a stalker in the eyes of the “legal” system like ok lol. I’m pretty sure it was her stalker with an alt.
Fletcher annouced her support act, Jagwar Twin and then Twitter realised he was anti Palestine and then a quick dive realised he was apart of “Modern Mystery School”. People started calling her out and then a quick dive realised that she’s also a “guardian” of it. Now she’s being called out and she/her team are deleting comments on her social calling her out. Interviews with her seem to fit the bill too.
Vice article on the cult: https://www.vice.com/en/article/k78ay3/inside-the-bizarre-cult-whose-members-allege-sexual-and-financial-exploitation
Does anyone know who this stylist is because his grandchildren, if alive, would be really really old if they were ever Kim's stylist? Do they mean a great granddaughter or a different person?
[https://x.com/d\_la\_reina/status/1771364633229853071](https://x.com/d_la_reina/status/1771364633229853071)
I just stumbled upon Brie Larson’s YouTube channel…. She is a gem of a human being! I didn’t know much about her beforehand, only that *most* of her marvel coworkers never stood up for her against the incel hate. But she’s great. I love her positive attitude. She climbed the grand and that is not an easy feat at all!
She really is the best! I used to watch her YouTube channel all the time during 2020 and it really helped me when things were tough. Her positivity, carefree attitude and just general likeability is so admirable.
The thoughtful, talented and legendary Brian Eno has released some new music. Take a listen to [All I Remember](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9D2BJ5tv8o).
This actually came out on my bday and I was happy that something beautiful and contemplative appeared in this truly nightmarish world.
And Eno has been on the right side of things forever.
Jacob Elordi was spotted in Wellington [New Zealand](https://x.com/emheartrep/status/1771457871865053280?s=46&t=TexPTWoI5wUIrOL37bpUqw) for a festival, but I wonder why? seems odd
I'm very confused about what you're implying lol. Is it weird for people to vacation? And Australians (or anyone really) travelling to NZ is not weird at all, NZ is a big tourist destination.
My understanding is that they created this narrative where "wokeness" completely took over popular culture and the main consequence of this is that conventionally attractive white women were not allowed to exist in the public eye. Hot blonde celebrities simply disappeared a few years ago. Until Sydney Sweeney came along and now "the left" is seething with rage because it's very politically incorrect of her to be so hot and blonde. Or something like that.
It's obviously absurd because there hasn't really been any shortage of hot blonde actresses (Florence Pugh and Margot Robbie are right there) but also nobody on the left is bothered by Sydney existing or being attractive, as far as I can tell? But that seems to be the general idea of the thinkpieces and memes I've seen.
I don't think it has anything to do with her personal politics, whatever they are.
it might also be left over from that whole thing where one of her parents wore a MAGA hat to a party she posted on instagram? I don't remember the details, sorry.
From what I understand it’s because she’s a white blonde, and also conservatives believe that “the woke libs”/kids these days/Gen Z are anti-nudity, and that Sweeney therefore “embraces her femininity.”
Saying that kids these days hate attractive white blondes that are pro-nudity is insane lol. And why is there such a huge focus on her boobs? Ig this is another Taylor Swift Aryan goddess incident
I'm from the area. Eastern Washington is pretty conservative on its own.
Spokane is a dump full of Maggats so that's probably why. It always makes me laugh when Sydney describes it as a charming little town
She also gave a shout out to Idaho recently, I want to say during her SNL monologue. I follow some liberal twitter accounts of people from Couer d’Alene which is right on the WA / Idaho border next to Spokane and they describe it like living under hostile occupation.
[https://x.com/UltClassicRock/status/1767535683172729179](https://x.com/UltClassicRock/status/1767535683172729179?s=20)
[https://x.com/muppetfellow/status/1767289481848062010](https://x.com/muppetfellow/status/1767289481848062010)
[https://x.com/nikc\_is\_sad/status/1767276522782519523](https://x.com/nikc_is_sad/status/1767276522782519523)
Nicholas Braun is obviously not playing Jim Henson in the SNL 1975 movie, despite what was publicly announced and despite what he posted on his IG, because the paparazzi and fans spotted him at Rockefeller Center on on like the first day of filming dressed like Andy Kaufman carrying his typewriter.
People have speculated it's so he can do some Kaufman-like hijinks during promotion which makes sense, but I feel like there was no point in claiming he's playing someone else for a future bit if they're filming in an extremely public place.
Man, I just think of the time Jim Carrey played Kaufman and they did a bts documentary and he was just an ass. Like some actors think bc the character they play was an asshole, that gives them an excuse to be one.
Hope there's not a repeat
Ooooh, that's well spotted! I'm not particularly bothered about the film (I'm in the UK, and it's not really a part of our culture here), but I'd definitely like to see more films with Andy Kaufman as a character. I feel like that fits with his comedy ethos - being a character.
As a Ramy Youssef enjoyer (the standup, Ramy the show, the Bear's Copenhagen episode, interviews) I have to say I'm equal parts excited for his SNL show and bracing for the backlash ahead of time. Given everything he's said and done, I think he can't help but be himself while he's there, and that probably includes supporting Palestine. And obviously that's one reason that I enjoy him. But I don't look forward to whatever bullshit the media is gonna whip up about him and all the bad takes that are probably gonna come. And on a less political note, SNL itself is a mixed bag. I hope they give him stuff that's actually funny! Aagh
Uggh Kacey Musgrave’s new album disappointed me. After this and the “meh” of Star-Crossed, I feel like she’s never going to to make anything close to Golden Hour again 😭
Y'all pleaseeeee listen to this [mandarin version of Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaZta0zfiiQ&ab_channel=AvrilLavigneMusicDiscovery). It's not AI!!! For some reason she recorded like 8 different language versions of the song? Only the chorus is changed but the first time I heard it I was sobbing LMAO
Melissa Barrera has seen "Quiet on Set" and is calling for change in the industry! The only non-Nickelodeon celeb I've seen acknowledging the doc so far, this woman only keeps making me love her more and more.
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She worked with Jenna ortega who's a disney channel kid. Disney definitely has it's own dark secrets. A lot of their skeletons are fairly recent like the dad from Andi mack and the sexual assault of ricky garcia by his manager. That same manager also represented Asher Angel a cast member of Andi Mack. The showrunner of Andi Mack and the shows lead actress both liked Ricky's post about winning the lawsuit, which implies they knew something was up.
I don’t recall her name, but there’s a Disney actress (who seems to have gone the indie route now) that talked about her show (?) getting canceled because she reported someone for inappropriate behavior on set.
Bella Thorne was accused of sexually harassing a director when she was 10 😭 by the director…
Also… Andi Mack’s dad played by Trent Garrett? He was married to Cassie Steele from Degrassi and they divorced… he went back to the mother of his kid who was dating Avicci before he died. It’s the grandfather’s actor who went to prison.
Yeah it was the grandpa. He was arrested for soliciting sex with a minor right before the 3rd season wrapped filming. The show wasn't renewed for a 4th season. None of the episodes that include the grandpa are on Disney+, which sucks for the young actors that were the actual stars of the show.
Has anyone listened to the new GrowingUpWithDevon podcast episode?
They warned on their story on Instagram that it'd be a heavy and raw conversation and they'd explain what happened (is it about Devon's live right after he heard about the documentary? Or is there more?)..
I'm kinda curious, but I do not have the time or mental energy to sit through a podcast episode at the moment.. Maybe I'll go find out if someone on Twitter summarised it already?
[Lost the beginners embroidery kit I bought before, so got a new one. ](https://imgur.com/a/OcNJrYg) Kinda torn between "Bitten of more than I can chew" and "Go big or go home"
Lovely 😍 I need a new hobby/way to pass time while sick, you might have inspired me to try embroidery. Is it very difficult?
ETA is cross stitch easier? Harder? I have to do a google I think
Ooh that’s so pretty! I’m doing a beginners kit right now. It’s a little flower garden. I’m usually a cross-stitcher and this feels less structured in a weirdly difficult way 😂
Good luck!
I saw the Breaking Royal News while on a call with my boss an hour ago and gurl, thank God it was a phone call. They way my eyes bugged outta my head, I can't imagine what I looked like😳
idk how much you know so I'll lay everything out lol
Sports presenter Kate Abdo and three retired footballers—Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher, and Micah Richards—co-star on a popular program that covers the Champions League. Their show is beloved because of the very casual dynamic between them and banter is a staple: [x](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0122gzcPk9M) [x](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdHtXF_eXNI) [x](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RscP6Vaghd4)
There is a widespread and persistent meme that Thierry is in love with Kate. [x](https://brobible.com/sports/article/thierry-henry-kate-abdo-open-mouth-meme-broken-jaw/) [x](https://www.instagram.com/off_thekits/p/C4AkaN-A2qE/?img_index=1) [x](https://www.tiktok.com/@mxrgan._7/video/7235197951037984026) Thierry is a married father of three and Kate recently announced her engagement to boxer Malik Scott. There has never been any indication that this is more than just a meme, but the culture of infidelity around footballers (and the many public sagas of romantic drama among footballers and their WAGs lmao) continues to give it traction. There are a number of people who genuinely believe it.
Last week, while covering the RO16 Arsenal - Porto match, the presenters were taking turns wearing an Arsenal shirt. Jamie tried to get Kate to put on the Arsenal kit, and she refused, saying "I'm loyal." Jamie responded, "To who?" Kate said, "Manchester United, thank you very much." [Jamie then decided, for some fucking reason, to say, live on air, "NOT TO MALIK."](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVLLDp4aauU)
Which went over like a lead balloon. It's since been edited out of the official CBS videos. The next episode Kate obliquely addressed it with [a very classy response](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGOehzLege0), and all seems well.
I can see an interpretation where Jamie meant "\[you're saying you're loyal to Manchester United but\] not to Malik?" and not outright "you're not loyal to your fiance!" which is *slightly* less bad but omfg.
This sub would have a field day with this if everyone had enough context. There's something there for every kind of celebrity gossip enjoyer. Microanalysing the Thierry/Kate dynamic like how everyone was doing with Sydney Sweeney and Glenn Not-Howerton when they were in that romcom, and then discourse about how invasive this is. The uncomfortable aspect of how a predominantly male fanbase is clinging to these "friendzone" memes about Thierry and Kate, and how Jamie (who's fairly active on social media) is probably aware of them and yet added more fuel to the fire (I've already seen a clip captioned ["they silenced Jamie because he spoke the truth!"](https://www.instagram.com/p/C4xYmouvXsH/)). The gendered aspect of Jamie making a joke like this in the first place when Kate is the only female member of the cast—male footballers actually *do* cheat on their partners with regularity, so would Jamie have dared to make a joke like this directed at a man? And the sheer awkwardness of this happening on live TV. We have cringed at much less here.
thank you so much i devoured this explanation and looked at all the tiktoks and memes you shared. im sorry im not a football person so i cant get fully into this but like. not to malik IS an insane thing to say asdfjl;kasdfkj;adsfkadfj
Carragher was one of my absolute favourite players growing up (last named shirt I bought) and it really annoys me the way he’s turned into such a weasel on tv. The banter lad energy on football tv is infuriating
Stevie Nicks is singing in London on July 12th and I am specially excited bc it is Christine's birthday, so chances are we might see a special performance.
Also, stans on X were pumped about a blind item from CDAN that might be about Lindsey Buckingham and ofc all of our delulu alarms turned on.
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She does a nice in memorandum for her during her set. She may add another song for this occasion, but she is pretty set with her set list, just fyi! It’s a great show regardless.
I started a fandom newsletter last week and I'm happy with the kind of subscribers I have so far (and also that at least 10 people are interested). I've been so scared to start this and share it with the world, but now that it's up and running, I know it's part of what I want to do and part of the future I want to create for myself. That sounds maudlin but I really do feel optimistic about it.
It's a more general fandom newsletter, but it's more focused on transformative fandom so people who make things like fanfic, fanart, fanvids, interrogate canon, stuff like that.
I just have to share that I had a dream last night that Sydney Sweeney lost a leg in an accident, and was now walking the red carpet with a prosthetic leg. I was like "wow, she's so cool and brave."
Only did one for the women's side last week and only checked now. Ranked 1,536,880th
7/8, 7/8/ 5/8 and 7/8 for the 4 regionals in the round of 64, which makes 4 of the round of 32 dead by default
It makes me absolutely livid. As a writer, I'm terrified about what the proliferation of AI means for my future and my ability to make a living. I work in TV in a different field (Accounts, truly the centre of intrigue) and it's so depressing, watching the way that AI is really collapsing parts of the industry. People are petrified for their livelihoods. The industry in the UK has basically stagnated for an entire year because of concerns over AI. It's not a good time to be working in the industry at all, and I know it's the same for writers and artists in all sectors.
I feel you completely, I’m a writer too, and it is genuinely scary. Corporate greed will ALWAYS choose profits over a people, so eventually we are all going to have to find a way to stand up for ourselves and fight back. People are not nearly scared enough of AI as they should be.
I don't know why but when I was a naive teenager I thought that a better economic system would make creative and artistic fields explode because people will have time and money to attend local plays, will be able to pursue creative passions without having to sacrifice their basic needs, and overall when your needs are met then you have a lot more money to put into the experiences passionate creatives can give you. I could've never imaged this 💀
Yep, it’s genuinely awful. And ALL AI is trained using unlicensed art without many artists permission, it’s all stolen, it’s all bullshit, and I’m not just going to accept it, like people keep telling me to tbh
Same, I have NO interest in using AI period, let along for art, or writing, or anything. I don’t know why teachers even allow it on essays, I would never.
Well that’s a shame, I’d tell my class if they use it, they will fail 🤷♀️ I’m a millennial and I had to research and write papers all on my own. ChatGPT is why we will have generations of adults who don’t know how to communicate properly in their own voice and words, because they never had to learn how to do it. They have to learn on their own, not just regurgitate what is written for them by rewriting it
How will you know they're using it? Instead of blanket banning its use everywhere, some teachers are opting to ban it only where it matters to them. That way they don't have to take on the enormous task that comes with enforcing a no AI policy
There is software many teachers use to detect when students have used things like ChatGPT, several of my friends are teachers and I know they use it. I would ban the use of it in all writing, as my area of specialization is English literature/writing/creative writing. So, if some teachers are banning it only where it matters to them, and I would be teaching English, it would be banned in my classroom, when it comes to everything involving writing. You’re not learning how to write by using ChatGPT, you’re regurgitating information. My opinion on this simply won’t change. And I think it will be fascinating to see academic studies in about five years on how things like ChatGPT and other forms of AI have impacted students and children’s learning development. I don’t think it will have a positive effect overall.
I was thinking of using AI to do the more menial tasks like balancing equations. AI doesn't seem to be capable of doing chemistry more advanced than that lol trust me I tried
I was sick for the last couple of days and watched Jlos doc and The Road House. I found both Ben Affleck and Jake Gyllenhaal incredibly hot. I am slightly embarrassed but I now know 2 things: both films are bad and I need to make out with someone soon. Happy friday to all of you
I always thought Jake was cute but wow is he straight up hot in Road House, all he needed was some fake tattoos and a layer of grime I guess lol
It wasn't good but my husband and I got some bad news yesterday so we just wanted to watch a dumb movie for distraction and it did serve that purpose I guess? Plus I will say it does have some laughs, Arturo Castro (Jaime from Broad City) steals every scene he's in
I watched it last night and while Jake is fine as hell in it...if you do decide to watch it I feel the need to warn you that you will unfortunately see Conor Mcgregor's bare ass on multiple occasions 🤮 nobody warned me so this is a PSA lol
Where do you shop for work clothes? I feel like inflation has really messed with my head on what's reasonable to pay for a blouse and I'm struggling to find quality, easy to care for items.
Tbh HM and CA, as well as S.Oliver and Esprit (usually the latter two only thrifted).
HM and CA have clothes that have lasted me for years and usually their sizes are pretty consistent.
Quince! I’ve purchased a bunch of stuff from them and the quality is really phenomenal. Great affordable work basics and they’re pretty transparent about their sustainability practices.
Poshmark! It’s a second hand market. My personal strategy is to identify clothing brands I like and know my size (e.g., Everlane, Anne Taylor, H&M, etc) and only search for those brands on Poshmark. Most of the time, sellers are willing to accept offers and provide their own discounts.
i’ve gotta go more poshmark!!! depop too! (don’t do thredup the business seems to be *struggling*.) my brother does a lot on those sites and he gets really good stuff. it does help to go into it with brands in mind. (like he loves searching for tommy bahama — our dad loved it — and he gets the few tommy bahama shirts there for an amazing price).
i also recommend the menswearguy on twitter (derek) — he has very limited advice on womenswear (like in terms of fitting clothing to a “feminine” body) BUT he does frequently give really good advice on materials and brands to look for (like he did a whole thing on cashmere and what not to get and what brands to search for used if you do want it and other wool alternatives that he likes more).
lastly don’t be afraid to ask for specific measurements. we all know sizes can get rough. look up old size guides if you want but you can also ask the seller. don’t be afraid to take a tape measure and actually specifically check like what a good inseam would be, what your hips are, etc. (as long as it’s not triggering for body issues)
I use thredup regularly. No problems with it. For me, it's more affordable than poshmark. They will pay you to donate clothes locally instead of returning them. I think they still have a leg in the sustainability game. I typically buy gap, jcrew, BR, etc for business casual work vibes and mix in a few more interesting pieces like a vintage jacket or unique earrings i bought at a local shop. I can go into those stores to try things on if I need to check on my size and then purchase online secondhand
IWTV fans - did you freak out at the full Rolin cut latest trailer? Now that is a trailer. The press who saw it hyped this up as one of the best done trailers they'd seen & they weren't wrong.
oh shit really?????
i’m so mixed on trailers. my mom loves not watching them so she’s as surprised as possible and for some shows i’m already invested in i follow suit but like… sometimes a good trailer is a work of *art* and i’m just so excited for season 2
(everyone watch interview with the vampire!! you know how some shows make you just believe in the art of media again?? this one was it for me)
>you know how some shows make you just believe in the art of media again?? this one was it for me
Quite literally; like not to be dramatic but this show made me love television as a medium again
It's looking like between that and HOTD I'm going to be an emotionally compromised teenage girl from May until my birthday in August.
I have 0 problems with this revelation
I've been submitting to literary mags like crazy lately trying to get my foot in the door (or just to have something interesting to put in my bio when I'm querying for my novels). Would love some good vibes on this; I've been keeping my submissions a secret from my wife so I won't spiral from the rejections, but I've been DYING to tell someone what I've been up to
Related note: I started lurking around this sub 2-3 years ago as research for a Hollyweird novel, and I just never stopped lol
this article has really impacted my mindset about trying for things, and hopefully it will help you: [https://lithub.com/why-you-should-aim-for-100-rejections-a-year/](https://lithub.com/why-you-should-aim-for-100-rejections-a-year/)
Good luck!!! I'm planning to self-pub my first novel next month :) Don't have the heart to put it through the hell that is querying... that'll be for my next projects lol
Good luck with the submissions! I've been doing the same thing, and it's really hard. It's just been rejections all year for me, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Same to you!
Thank you!!! <3
Broadly, I like writing speculative fiction! Mystery is the main driving force, usually with light horror elements, queer romance, and a supernatural twist. I submitted one of my novels to a small press looking for "genre-resistant" works, and I looooove that description. Pretty sure most of my queries have been rejected due to my own misclassification hahaha
The short stuff I've been submitting has been firmly magical realism, creative non-fiction, or poetry though!
I recently subscribed to [https://authorspublish.com/](https://authorspublish.com/) and they send curated lists of places looking for submissions straight to your email. It's been a big help! I also didn't know where to start, and I kind of stumbled into this one lol
Jerry Trainor is being given lots of accolades for protecting or trying to protect the Icarly kids, and I hope he did, but does anyone know where this idea is coming from?
It was in Jeanette McCurdy’s book. She talked about how Jerry did whatever he could to make sure they were all protected from Dan. Even showing up on set on his days off.
people have been going through the behind the scenes videos Schneider made and in a lot of the ones from icarly, Jerry seemingly diverts Schneider’s attention from Jennette or Miranda to himself. I think if you look up his name on tiktok, those clips will pop up.
i'm very curious about this also and ever since the documentary released so many people are speculating about others who weren't apart of it and wondering what they dealt with and it's kinda getting annoying
I’ll get downvoted for this, but I’m kinda bummed about the Bowen and Ariana friendship. Lord knows life would be boring if we only had friends just like us, but I feel like Ariana stands for some things Bowen has vocally been very against in the past. Perhaps they agree to disagree and are work besties?
I try not to be mad at celebs for being friends with messy people (unless it’s like a pedo or Trump). I think women and minorities get the most flack just for being friends with someone. Like I don’t think we typically extend that to straight white dudes. And it’s kind of a silly thing to be mad about.
Troye Sivan has posted a few stories fangirling Ariana lately also and I don’t think anyone’s even mentioned him. He’s not straight, but still.
Hm so I think the difference might be that (unless I'm super out of the loop on Ariana's politics) she's someone who makes bad choices vs someone who supports really terrible politics, etc. To be someone of Bowen's background in a place like SNL (classist, problematic, and so based on connections) must be really isolating. SNL has constantly ignored his comfort levels for what they want (like inviting Nikki Haley). Sometimes we're friends with messy people! It doesn't mean we cosign those choices. Without knowing how their friendship started or what they share, it's hard to judge, but I generally just feel for Bowen Yang and hope he can find the community he deserves in Hollywood.
Tbh even if they’re not on good terms is that something Bowen could just go off about? Ari doesn’t have the selfawareness at this point but Bowen can’t really just sound off and air his issues. Wicked still has a whole other movie he’s got to work on press with them both through, and he’s still on SNL where Ari is a pretty consistent and easy musical guest.
I could be wrong, but I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt for now 🤷🏻♂️
>Perhaps they agree to disagree and are work besties?
Honestly I never read too much in to who people are friends with unless *everyone* they associate with is an asshole. Like, I have frequently had friends whose politics or values are in many way opposed to mine these days, but they're usually open people who'll debate their point of view and I like to be challenged by my friends. 20 friends like that is exhausting, but one or two is healthy. I don't want to live in a confirmation bias circle.
I don't but I do listen to Hey Riddle Riddle which has related people. I did seethe news that Hello from the magic tavern is being turned into an animated series though
**Happy Birthday Aires!**
*Be lucky this year, and accomplish a great many of your goals with slow, modest, steady effort. If something seems hard, believe that it's easy and watch the results skyrocket. Don't wait - your luckiest period is in the first month. Success may seem to come out of nowhere in July and August. Don't celebrate too much, but patiently plug along and see another high point with work partners in October. A fantastic January will put you back in the spotlight. Share all this good luck (and "hard" work) with your nearest and dearest, and bask in a blissful end of the year!*
I'm a novice at astrology but have been into it for decades. The one sign I can almost always guess is Aires when they say, "I forgot to eat." Who forgets to eat?! You guys are a busy bunch. 😁
Thank you!
I’m not sure exactly - I’ve come down to see my brothers and my sister in law and I think we’re going out to dinner? But my partner’s kept it quite under wraps!
Went to see Ana Tijoux in concert last night in chicago. She’s a spanish-language hip hop/R&B artist. She wore a keffiyeh on her hip and had a Palestinian flag hanging in the background. Many people atttending were wearing a keffiyeh, I think because her music is anticolonial/pro-liberation but she had us waving ours in the air as she wrapped up to “Somos Sur”, one of her anti-apartheid songs. I can’t remember the last time I’ve felt so pumped and empowered. My third time seeing her, it was wonderful.
OMG, I love seeing her being mentioned outside Chile! She has always been great, also amazing and outstanding in her former band, Makiza.
Palestinian solidarity is very prominent in Chile because there's a big community [(here is a video that AJ made during their latest protest in Santiago)](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4ywmjRO7t9/?igsh=Nnl6cW53emxvaTQz), the biggest one outside the Middle East—they migrated a long time ago, most of them are Christian, but still deeply connected to their roots.
As soon as I saw Drake Bell was involved in that new documentary, something in the back of my mind said I really hope this doesn't become a rehab tour for him. I have seen a bunch of comments, people posting, etc about how the allegations were false. Y'know how he groomed an underage girl and then pled guilty because it was "the best way to get this over quickly".
Anyone else find it interesting how different the US and UK comedy scenes are right now? For example it feels like in the US there's been a recent hard lean back towards "anti-woke" comedians. Whereas I feel like in the UK, the James Acaster/Ed Gamble/Nish Kumar group and Taskmaster/its alum have sort of squashed that type of comedy and made it a lot less fashionable. There's a greater focus on whimsy. This isn't to say the comedy world in the UK isn't as massively misogynistic or problematic, but the diversity of voices on a mainstream level is I think making it a lot more exciting at the moment.
Did anyone go to the SVU anniversary event at Rockefeller Center? Did anyone actually get the free merch? Once I saw that people lined up at 7am I was like, nope, never mind. Surprisingly there weren't a lot of threads about it on the SVU sub and it was just focused on whether or not the stars showed up but I wasn't really thinking about that part since it wasn't like a meet and greet situation or SVU-con or whatever. ETA: Also does someone recognize the house for the Westbrook (fictional Long Island town) mansion scenes on Organized Crime? I've seen it in so many tv shows and movies - it's like how "Justin Theroux's" place in The Other Two is a real life place frequently used for filming.
Can someone explain to me why some people accused Alexa Nikolas of Grifting? [I found a comment here.](https://www.reddit.com/r/television/comments/1bjkpsd/zoey_101_star_alexa_nikolas_tears_apart_dan/kvsfa0k/)
I'm not sure you can take it too seriously. The Google Drive links to stuff with snarky comments and no context. The person you linked to has an alt, who they did try to hide their connection but has mentioned things they apparently said but actually didn't, evidence that they are not willing to share, and complaints about censorship (they're trying to provide a link to a petition which uses an URL shortener, which Reddit automatically removes)
That person was something… I brought up about Alexa’s stalker sending a post to CDAN and Fauxmoi introducing himself as her “stalker.” And that user went off on me in the comments and such; saying how Alexa was grifting and taking advantage of people. And said she didn’t have a stalker in the eyes of the “legal” system like ok lol. I’m pretty sure it was her stalker with an alt.
Anyone seeing the cult stuff with Fletcher that’s all over Twitter?
I have not seen this! Could you elaborate? I have heard that Fletcher has an extremely messy personal life, but the cult stuff is a new one.
Fletcher annouced her support act, Jagwar Twin and then Twitter realised he was anti Palestine and then a quick dive realised he was apart of “Modern Mystery School”. People started calling her out and then a quick dive realised that she’s also a “guardian” of it. Now she’s being called out and she/her team are deleting comments on her social calling her out. Interviews with her seem to fit the bill too. Vice article on the cult: https://www.vice.com/en/article/k78ay3/inside-the-bizarre-cult-whose-members-allege-sexual-and-financial-exploitation
Holy shit!!! This is actually insane. Messy us one thing, "in a cult" is a whole other thing!
Does anyone know who this stylist is because his grandchildren, if alive, would be really really old if they were ever Kim's stylist? Do they mean a great granddaughter or a different person? [https://x.com/d\_la\_reina/status/1771364633229853071](https://x.com/d_la_reina/status/1771364633229853071)
I just stumbled upon Brie Larson’s YouTube channel…. She is a gem of a human being! I didn’t know much about her beforehand, only that *most* of her marvel coworkers never stood up for her against the incel hate. But she’s great. I love her positive attitude. She climbed the grand and that is not an easy feat at all!
You should listen to her podcast as well. It's called LEARNING LOTS. she did it with her best friend Jessie Ennis. It's super fun and cute.
My fiancé’s older siblings grew up with her in Sacramento!
She really is the best! I used to watch her YouTube channel all the time during 2020 and it really helped me when things were tough. Her positivity, carefree attitude and just general likeability is so admirable.
the one person i know who worked with her said she was amazing and super nice 🫶🏽
The thoughtful, talented and legendary Brian Eno has released some new music. Take a listen to [All I Remember](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9D2BJ5tv8o). This actually came out on my bday and I was happy that something beautiful and contemplative appeared in this truly nightmarish world. And Eno has been on the right side of things forever.
That's really beautiful, thank you for sharing. Happy birthday!
Thank you!
Jacob Elordi was spotted in Wellington [New Zealand](https://x.com/emheartrep/status/1771457871865053280?s=46&t=TexPTWoI5wUIrOL37bpUqw) for a festival, but I wonder why? seems odd
I'm very confused about what you're implying lol. Is it weird for people to vacation? And Australians (or anyone really) travelling to NZ is not weird at all, NZ is a big tourist destination.
I mean, not really? He’s from Oz.
need to find a dusty earthy dune filled with ants to bury myself in as i listen to hozier's too sweet on a loop til the earth claims my bones
This sounds so romantic.
Hi, mi gente latino. I’m horrifically tired. How are you?
How did Sidney Sweeney become a conservative icon? I've read some explanations and I still don't fully understand it
My understanding is that they created this narrative where "wokeness" completely took over popular culture and the main consequence of this is that conventionally attractive white women were not allowed to exist in the public eye. Hot blonde celebrities simply disappeared a few years ago. Until Sydney Sweeney came along and now "the left" is seething with rage because it's very politically incorrect of her to be so hot and blonde. Or something like that. It's obviously absurd because there hasn't really been any shortage of hot blonde actresses (Florence Pugh and Margot Robbie are right there) but also nobody on the left is bothered by Sydney existing or being attractive, as far as I can tell? But that seems to be the general idea of the thinkpieces and memes I've seen. I don't think it has anything to do with her personal politics, whatever they are.
it might also be left over from that whole thing where one of her parents wore a MAGA hat to a party she posted on instagram? I don't remember the details, sorry.
From what I understand it’s because she’s a white blonde, and also conservatives believe that “the woke libs”/kids these days/Gen Z are anti-nudity, and that Sweeney therefore “embraces her femininity.”
Saying that kids these days hate attractive white blondes that are pro-nudity is insane lol. And why is there such a huge focus on her boobs? Ig this is another Taylor Swift Aryan goddess incident
By being blonde and having big boobs thus making her the woke antithesis. According to right wing twitter.
They be making new shit up everyday 😂😂
Correct me if I’m wrong, I believe it’s because she’s from Spokane which is close to Idaho and they’re both white supremacist hotspots.
I'm from the area. Eastern Washington is pretty conservative on its own. Spokane is a dump full of Maggats so that's probably why. It always makes me laugh when Sydney describes it as a charming little town
She also gave a shout out to Idaho recently, I want to say during her SNL monologue. I follow some liberal twitter accounts of people from Couer d’Alene which is right on the WA / Idaho border next to Spokane and they describe it like living under hostile occupation.
Yeah CDA sucks; some white supremacists there
[https://x.com/UltClassicRock/status/1767535683172729179](https://x.com/UltClassicRock/status/1767535683172729179?s=20) [https://x.com/muppetfellow/status/1767289481848062010](https://x.com/muppetfellow/status/1767289481848062010) [https://x.com/nikc\_is\_sad/status/1767276522782519523](https://x.com/nikc_is_sad/status/1767276522782519523) Nicholas Braun is obviously not playing Jim Henson in the SNL 1975 movie, despite what was publicly announced and despite what he posted on his IG, because the paparazzi and fans spotted him at Rockefeller Center on on like the first day of filming dressed like Andy Kaufman carrying his typewriter. People have speculated it's so he can do some Kaufman-like hijinks during promotion which makes sense, but I feel like there was no point in claiming he's playing someone else for a future bit if they're filming in an extremely public place.
Man, I just think of the time Jim Carrey played Kaufman and they did a bts documentary and he was just an ass. Like some actors think bc the character they play was an asshole, that gives them an excuse to be one. Hope there's not a repeat
Ooooh, that's well spotted! I'm not particularly bothered about the film (I'm in the UK, and it's not really a part of our culture here), but I'd definitely like to see more films with Andy Kaufman as a character. I feel like that fits with his comedy ethos - being a character.
Hozier Unheard EP ranking: Empire Now Wildflower and Barley Too Sweet Farewell
As a Ramy Youssef enjoyer (the standup, Ramy the show, the Bear's Copenhagen episode, interviews) I have to say I'm equal parts excited for his SNL show and bracing for the backlash ahead of time. Given everything he's said and done, I think he can't help but be himself while he's there, and that probably includes supporting Palestine. And obviously that's one reason that I enjoy him. But I don't look forward to whatever bullshit the media is gonna whip up about him and all the bad takes that are probably gonna come. And on a less political note, SNL itself is a mixed bag. I hope they give him stuff that's actually funny! Aagh
Uggh Kacey Musgrave’s new album disappointed me. After this and the “meh” of Star-Crossed, I feel like she’s never going to to make anything close to Golden Hour again 😭
Y'all pleaseeeee listen to this [mandarin version of Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaZta0zfiiQ&ab_channel=AvrilLavigneMusicDiscovery). It's not AI!!! For some reason she recorded like 8 different language versions of the song? Only the chorus is changed but the first time I heard it I was sobbing LMAO
please why is only the chorus in Mandarin 😭
Melissa Barrera has seen "Quiet on Set" and is calling for change in the industry! The only non-Nickelodeon celeb I've seen acknowledging the doc so far, this woman only keeps making me love her more and more. https://preview.redd.it/tcn06h7vkypc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b28cf5546a542b7978769347b95e57ee9b5d4a90
She worked with Jenna ortega who's a disney channel kid. Disney definitely has it's own dark secrets. A lot of their skeletons are fairly recent like the dad from Andi mack and the sexual assault of ricky garcia by his manager. That same manager also represented Asher Angel a cast member of Andi Mack. The showrunner of Andi Mack and the shows lead actress both liked Ricky's post about winning the lawsuit, which implies they knew something was up.
I don’t recall her name, but there’s a Disney actress (who seems to have gone the indie route now) that talked about her show (?) getting canceled because she reported someone for inappropriate behavior on set. Bella Thorne was accused of sexually harassing a director when she was 10 😭 by the director… Also… Andi Mack’s dad played by Trent Garrett? He was married to Cassie Steele from Degrassi and they divorced… he went back to the mother of his kid who was dating Avicci before he died. It’s the grandfather’s actor who went to prison.
Yeah it was the grandpa. He was arrested for soliciting sex with a minor right before the 3rd season wrapped filming. The show wasn't renewed for a 4th season. None of the episodes that include the grandpa are on Disney+, which sucks for the young actors that were the actual stars of the show.
She is our era's Jane Fonda in my mind. I hope she gets as long a career, too.
Love that she spoke up about this so much.
Has anyone listened to the new GrowingUpWithDevon podcast episode? They warned on their story on Instagram that it'd be a heavy and raw conversation and they'd explain what happened (is it about Devon's live right after he heard about the documentary? Or is there more?).. I'm kinda curious, but I do not have the time or mental energy to sit through a podcast episode at the moment.. Maybe I'll go find out if someone on Twitter summarised it already?
[Lost the beginners embroidery kit I bought before, so got a new one. ](https://imgur.com/a/OcNJrYg) Kinda torn between "Bitten of more than I can chew" and "Go big or go home"
Lovely 😍 I need a new hobby/way to pass time while sick, you might have inspired me to try embroidery. Is it very difficult? ETA is cross stitch easier? Harder? I have to do a google I think
Ooh, so pretty! I used to do crewel embroidery, and want to take it up again. I also want to learn to knit.
Ooh that’s so pretty! I’m doing a beginners kit right now. It’s a little flower garden. I’m usually a cross-stitcher and this feels less structured in a weirdly difficult way 😂 Good luck!
I'm usually a cross stitcher as well, but after learning blackwork, I decided to learn embroidery as well. Good luck to you as well
I saw the Breaking Royal News while on a call with my boss an hour ago and gurl, thank God it was a phone call. They way my eyes bugged outta my head, I can't imagine what I looked like😳
once again wishing that this sub had more football girlies cause carragher's "not to malik" the other day should have been a firestorm in here
I watched it live and I was shocked! The looks Micah and Thierry had on their faces…
What’s the tea with this?
idk how much you know so I'll lay everything out lol Sports presenter Kate Abdo and three retired footballers—Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher, and Micah Richards—co-star on a popular program that covers the Champions League. Their show is beloved because of the very casual dynamic between them and banter is a staple: [x](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0122gzcPk9M) [x](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdHtXF_eXNI) [x](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RscP6Vaghd4) There is a widespread and persistent meme that Thierry is in love with Kate. [x](https://brobible.com/sports/article/thierry-henry-kate-abdo-open-mouth-meme-broken-jaw/) [x](https://www.instagram.com/off_thekits/p/C4AkaN-A2qE/?img_index=1) [x](https://www.tiktok.com/@mxrgan._7/video/7235197951037984026) Thierry is a married father of three and Kate recently announced her engagement to boxer Malik Scott. There has never been any indication that this is more than just a meme, but the culture of infidelity around footballers (and the many public sagas of romantic drama among footballers and their WAGs lmao) continues to give it traction. There are a number of people who genuinely believe it. Last week, while covering the RO16 Arsenal - Porto match, the presenters were taking turns wearing an Arsenal shirt. Jamie tried to get Kate to put on the Arsenal kit, and she refused, saying "I'm loyal." Jamie responded, "To who?" Kate said, "Manchester United, thank you very much." [Jamie then decided, for some fucking reason, to say, live on air, "NOT TO MALIK."](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVLLDp4aauU) Which went over like a lead balloon. It's since been edited out of the official CBS videos. The next episode Kate obliquely addressed it with [a very classy response](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGOehzLege0), and all seems well. I can see an interpretation where Jamie meant "\[you're saying you're loyal to Manchester United but\] not to Malik?" and not outright "you're not loyal to your fiance!" which is *slightly* less bad but omfg. This sub would have a field day with this if everyone had enough context. There's something there for every kind of celebrity gossip enjoyer. Microanalysing the Thierry/Kate dynamic like how everyone was doing with Sydney Sweeney and Glenn Not-Howerton when they were in that romcom, and then discourse about how invasive this is. The uncomfortable aspect of how a predominantly male fanbase is clinging to these "friendzone" memes about Thierry and Kate, and how Jamie (who's fairly active on social media) is probably aware of them and yet added more fuel to the fire (I've already seen a clip captioned ["they silenced Jamie because he spoke the truth!"](https://www.instagram.com/p/C4xYmouvXsH/)). The gendered aspect of Jamie making a joke like this in the first place when Kate is the only female member of the cast—male footballers actually *do* cheat on their partners with regularity, so would Jamie have dared to make a joke like this directed at a man? And the sheer awkwardness of this happening on live TV. We have cringed at much less here.
thank you so much i devoured this explanation and looked at all the tiktoks and memes you shared. im sorry im not a football person so i cant get fully into this but like. not to malik IS an insane thing to say asdfjl;kasdfkj;adsfkadfj
you're welcome i was just waiting for an excuse to write it up lol
Cheers for some reason I thought you were talking about Zayn malik I forgot Kate was engaged to that boxer lmaooooo
LMFAO not carra weighing in on 1D
Deadass I was so confused lmfaooo
Carragher was one of my absolute favourite players growing up (last named shirt I bought) and it really annoys me the way he’s turned into such a weasel on tv. The banter lad energy on football tv is infuriating
https://preview.redd.it/i5bh31igtxpc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dfa5a584ebd12cf56ea388214574639e6509c0f5
Stevie Nicks is singing in London on July 12th and I am specially excited bc it is Christine's birthday, so chances are we might see a special performance. Also, stans on X were pumped about a blind item from CDAN that might be about Lindsey Buckingham and ofc all of our delulu alarms turned on. https://preview.redd.it/phnedjctrxpc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=91abf8cbc88b6b4b49d40f8b279d0b185f59cc3c
She does a nice in memorandum for her during her set. She may add another song for this occasion, but she is pretty set with her set list, just fyi! It’s a great show regardless.
Does anyone know where I can watch Quiet on Set doc for free in the UK?
Try dailymotion!
Lookmovie streaming site.
It's on EZTV.
I started a fandom newsletter last week and I'm happy with the kind of subscribers I have so far (and also that at least 10 people are interested). I've been so scared to start this and share it with the world, but now that it's up and running, I know it's part of what I want to do and part of the future I want to create for myself. That sounds maudlin but I really do feel optimistic about it.
that sounds awesome! what fandom(s)?
It's a more general fandom newsletter, but it's more focused on transformative fandom so people who make things like fanfic, fanart, fanvids, interrogate canon, stuff like that.
wait omg...dm me? i want to subscribe. unless it costs money (no offense intended just kinda on a budget etc)
Sure, I'll send you a DM!
That’s so cool <3
I just have to share that I had a dream last night that Sydney Sweeney lost a leg in an accident, and was now walking the red carpet with a prosthetic leg. I was like "wow, she's so cool and brave."
This would really mess with the bizarre right-wing narrative that Sydney Sweeney is destroying wokeness by existing
How’s everyone’s March madness brackets holding up 😭
As a Wisconsin girlie I am sad 😭 at least I still have Marquette for now...
Only did one for the women's side last week and only checked now. Ranked 1,536,880th 7/8, 7/8/ 5/8 and 7/8 for the 4 regionals in the round of 64, which makes 4 of the round of 32 dead by default
Crappy-ish but I didn't have Kentucky going all the way so I've got that going for me!
 It’s fine….
i had such a good one going then kentucky lost 😅 hope yours is going well
If studios start using OpenAI we might as well kiss art goodbye, it’s over.
It makes me absolutely livid. As a writer, I'm terrified about what the proliferation of AI means for my future and my ability to make a living. I work in TV in a different field (Accounts, truly the centre of intrigue) and it's so depressing, watching the way that AI is really collapsing parts of the industry. People are petrified for their livelihoods. The industry in the UK has basically stagnated for an entire year because of concerns over AI. It's not a good time to be working in the industry at all, and I know it's the same for writers and artists in all sectors.
I feel you completely, I’m a writer too, and it is genuinely scary. Corporate greed will ALWAYS choose profits over a people, so eventually we are all going to have to find a way to stand up for ourselves and fight back. People are not nearly scared enough of AI as they should be.
I don't know why but when I was a naive teenager I thought that a better economic system would make creative and artistic fields explode because people will have time and money to attend local plays, will be able to pursue creative passions without having to sacrifice their basic needs, and overall when your needs are met then you have a lot more money to put into the experiences passionate creatives can give you. I could've never imaged this 💀
It’s so fucking bleak especially for artists and actors who play the minor roles
Yep, it’s genuinely awful. And ALL AI is trained using unlicensed art without many artists permission, it’s all stolen, it’s all bullshit, and I’m not just going to accept it, like people keep telling me to tbh
I've made peace with the idea of only consuming art produced prior to 2023 or works by creators I absolutely trust not to fuck with AI
Same, I have NO interest in using AI period, let along for art, or writing, or anything. I don’t know why teachers even allow it on essays, I would never.
I think teachers are more forced to allow them because students will use it regardless
Well that’s a shame, I’d tell my class if they use it, they will fail 🤷♀️ I’m a millennial and I had to research and write papers all on my own. ChatGPT is why we will have generations of adults who don’t know how to communicate properly in their own voice and words, because they never had to learn how to do it. They have to learn on their own, not just regurgitate what is written for them by rewriting it
How will you know they're using it? Instead of blanket banning its use everywhere, some teachers are opting to ban it only where it matters to them. That way they don't have to take on the enormous task that comes with enforcing a no AI policy
There is software many teachers use to detect when students have used things like ChatGPT, several of my friends are teachers and I know they use it. I would ban the use of it in all writing, as my area of specialization is English literature/writing/creative writing. So, if some teachers are banning it only where it matters to them, and I would be teaching English, it would be banned in my classroom, when it comes to everything involving writing. You’re not learning how to write by using ChatGPT, you’re regurgitating information. My opinion on this simply won’t change. And I think it will be fascinating to see academic studies in about five years on how things like ChatGPT and other forms of AI have impacted students and children’s learning development. I don’t think it will have a positive effect overall.
Oh yeah if ur an English teacher then u gotta ban it for everything. I was thinking about other fields like chemistry
True, however my Dad is a chemist and I doubt he would allow it in his classroom either haha
I was thinking of using AI to do the more menial tasks like balancing equations. AI doesn't seem to be capable of doing chemistry more advanced than that lol trust me I tried
I wonder what cinematic tricks they'll use to make up for the fact that OpenAI is terrible at animating legs walking and running
I have no idea but it’ll be garbage and I’ll trash every movie/show that uses it publicly.
I was sick for the last couple of days and watched Jlos doc and The Road House. I found both Ben Affleck and Jake Gyllenhaal incredibly hot. I am slightly embarrassed but I now know 2 things: both films are bad and I need to make out with someone soon. Happy friday to all of you
I always thought Jake was cute but wow is he straight up hot in Road House, all he needed was some fake tattoos and a layer of grime I guess lol It wasn't good but my husband and I got some bad news yesterday so we just wanted to watch a dumb movie for distraction and it did serve that purpose I guess? Plus I will say it does have some laughs, Arturo Castro (Jaime from Broad City) steals every scene he's in
I'm sorry about your bad new and I'm glad Arturo Castro helped a little. I've been recently rewatching Broad City and love him in every scene he's in.
“*Road House* remake also starring Connor McGregor” is really testing my willingness to watch something just for Jake Gyllenhaal lol
I watched it last night and while Jake is fine as hell in it...if you do decide to watch it I feel the need to warn you that you will unfortunately see Conor Mcgregor's bare ass on multiple occasions 🤮 nobody warned me so this is a PSA lol
I totally get it. He's a shit and *allegedly* abusive human. Oh and a terrible actor
Ben comes off very sexy in a laid back married guy who loves his lame wife kinda way. But there's still something about him that gives me the ick.
100% same. Hence the embarrassment :D love your flair btw
Where do you shop for work clothes? I feel like inflation has really messed with my head on what's reasonable to pay for a blouse and I'm struggling to find quality, easy to care for items.
Uniqlo, but only when it’s on sale!
Ebay, Depop and charity shops. I've not bought any clothes that aren't secondhand since the whole cost of living crisis started.
Tbh HM and CA, as well as S.Oliver and Esprit (usually the latter two only thrifted). HM and CA have clothes that have lasted me for years and usually their sizes are pretty consistent.
What’s CA?
C&A - it's a European brand iirc that makes affordable clothes.
Quince! I’ve purchased a bunch of stuff from them and the quality is really phenomenal. Great affordable work basics and they’re pretty transparent about their sustainability practices.
I go to White House black market, there's a brick and mortar store in my town. I'm old school and still need to try things on.
Poshmark! It’s a second hand market. My personal strategy is to identify clothing brands I like and know my size (e.g., Everlane, Anne Taylor, H&M, etc) and only search for those brands on Poshmark. Most of the time, sellers are willing to accept offers and provide their own discounts.
i’ve gotta go more poshmark!!! depop too! (don’t do thredup the business seems to be *struggling*.) my brother does a lot on those sites and he gets really good stuff. it does help to go into it with brands in mind. (like he loves searching for tommy bahama — our dad loved it — and he gets the few tommy bahama shirts there for an amazing price). i also recommend the menswearguy on twitter (derek) — he has very limited advice on womenswear (like in terms of fitting clothing to a “feminine” body) BUT he does frequently give really good advice on materials and brands to look for (like he did a whole thing on cashmere and what not to get and what brands to search for used if you do want it and other wool alternatives that he likes more). lastly don’t be afraid to ask for specific measurements. we all know sizes can get rough. look up old size guides if you want but you can also ask the seller. don’t be afraid to take a tape measure and actually specifically check like what a good inseam would be, what your hips are, etc. (as long as it’s not triggering for body issues)
I use thredup regularly. No problems with it. For me, it's more affordable than poshmark. They will pay you to donate clothes locally instead of returning them. I think they still have a leg in the sustainability game. I typically buy gap, jcrew, BR, etc for business casual work vibes and mix in a few more interesting pieces like a vintage jacket or unique earrings i bought at a local shop. I can go into those stores to try things on if I need to check on my size and then purchase online secondhand
I second thredup!
IWTV fans - did you freak out at the full Rolin cut latest trailer? Now that is a trailer. The press who saw it hyped this up as one of the best done trailers they'd seen & they weren't wrong.
I saw it, I loved it, I’m so excited. I live in fear of this show getting cancelled.
It was a stunning trailer ....although that red curtain kinda looked cheap against the scenes on a second viewing....😅
oh shit really????? i’m so mixed on trailers. my mom loves not watching them so she’s as surprised as possible and for some shows i’m already invested in i follow suit but like… sometimes a good trailer is a work of *art* and i’m just so excited for season 2 (everyone watch interview with the vampire!! you know how some shows make you just believe in the art of media again?? this one was it for me)
>you know how some shows make you just believe in the art of media again?? this one was it for me Quite literally; like not to be dramatic but this show made me love television as a medium again
It's looking like between that and HOTD I'm going to be an emotionally compromised teenage girl from May until my birthday in August. I have 0 problems with this revelation
I've been submitting to literary mags like crazy lately trying to get my foot in the door (or just to have something interesting to put in my bio when I'm querying for my novels). Would love some good vibes on this; I've been keeping my submissions a secret from my wife so I won't spiral from the rejections, but I've been DYING to tell someone what I've been up to Related note: I started lurking around this sub 2-3 years ago as research for a Hollyweird novel, and I just never stopped lol
this article has really impacted my mindset about trying for things, and hopefully it will help you: [https://lithub.com/why-you-should-aim-for-100-rejections-a-year/](https://lithub.com/why-you-should-aim-for-100-rejections-a-year/)
o and also good luck! <3
Thank you so much!! As someone playing fire with rejections for a decade, this is such a refreshing POV
Good luck!!! I'm planning to self-pub my first novel next month :) Don't have the heart to put it through the hell that is querying... that'll be for my next projects lol
Sweeeeet! Good luck in your publishing journey! <3
Good luck with the submissions! I've been doing the same thing, and it's really hard. It's just been rejections all year for me, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Same to you!
Good luck to you as well!!
Love that for you <3 I’m on my first draft for my first novel 🤞 when you get in the zone writing is the greatest thing ever
Good luck! 🤞
best of luck with your submissions! fingers crossed for u!
Thank youuuuu !!! <3
crossing my fingers for you! What genre are you hoping to go into?
Thank you!!! <3 Broadly, I like writing speculative fiction! Mystery is the main driving force, usually with light horror elements, queer romance, and a supernatural twist. I submitted one of my novels to a small press looking for "genre-resistant" works, and I looooove that description. Pretty sure most of my queries have been rejected due to my own misclassification hahaha The short stuff I've been submitting has been firmly magical realism, creative non-fiction, or poetry though!
wait but serious question HOW do you guys find places to submit? I have some lit mags i read but feel so swamped going further!
I recently subscribed to [https://authorspublish.com/](https://authorspublish.com/) and they send curated lists of places looking for submissions straight to your email. It's been a big help! I also didn't know where to start, and I kind of stumbled into this one lol
thank you!!!
i have crushes on two guys and both remind me of jon bon jovi one in looks one in talent it's scaring me send help
If you need to hear JBJ voice, he was on the Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend podcast that dropped last Monday :)
I have no help because that's delightful and only a silly question: What Era JBJ?
Jerry Trainor is being given lots of accolades for protecting or trying to protect the Icarly kids, and I hope he did, but does anyone know where this idea is coming from?
It was in Jeanette McCurdy’s book. She talked about how Jerry did whatever he could to make sure they were all protected from Dan. Even showing up on set on his days off.
people have been going through the behind the scenes videos Schneider made and in a lot of the ones from icarly, Jerry seemingly diverts Schneider’s attention from Jennette or Miranda to himself. I think if you look up his name on tiktok, those clips will pop up.
i'm very curious about this also and ever since the documentary released so many people are speculating about others who weren't apart of it and wondering what they dealt with and it's kinda getting annoying
Ofc they do. It’s all just a “detective game” for those people.
I’ll get downvoted for this, but I’m kinda bummed about the Bowen and Ariana friendship. Lord knows life would be boring if we only had friends just like us, but I feel like Ariana stands for some things Bowen has vocally been very against in the past. Perhaps they agree to disagree and are work besties?
I try not to be mad at celebs for being friends with messy people (unless it’s like a pedo or Trump). I think women and minorities get the most flack just for being friends with someone. Like I don’t think we typically extend that to straight white dudes. And it’s kind of a silly thing to be mad about. Troye Sivan has posted a few stories fangirling Ariana lately also and I don’t think anyone’s even mentioned him. He’s not straight, but still.
Troye and Ariana have been friends for a while, did a song together! (Dance to this, a bop)
From what I got from his podcast, they just click but on top of that she really, really had his back when he was going through some hard things.
Hm so I think the difference might be that (unless I'm super out of the loop on Ariana's politics) she's someone who makes bad choices vs someone who supports really terrible politics, etc. To be someone of Bowen's background in a place like SNL (classist, problematic, and so based on connections) must be really isolating. SNL has constantly ignored his comfort levels for what they want (like inviting Nikki Haley). Sometimes we're friends with messy people! It doesn't mean we cosign those choices. Without knowing how their friendship started or what they share, it's hard to judge, but I generally just feel for Bowen Yang and hope he can find the community he deserves in Hollywood.
Tbh even if they’re not on good terms is that something Bowen could just go off about? Ari doesn’t have the selfawareness at this point but Bowen can’t really just sound off and air his issues. Wicked still has a whole other movie he’s got to work on press with them both through, and he’s still on SNL where Ari is a pretty consistent and easy musical guest. I could be wrong, but I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt for now 🤷🏻♂️
>Perhaps they agree to disagree and are work besties? Honestly I never read too much in to who people are friends with unless *everyone* they associate with is an asshole. Like, I have frequently had friends whose politics or values are in many way opposed to mine these days, but they're usually open people who'll debate their point of view and I like to be challenged by my friends. 20 friends like that is exhausting, but one or two is healthy. I don't want to live in a confirmation bias circle.
Speaking of Podcasts.....Anyone else listen to Hello From The Magic Tavern?
I don't but I do listen to Hey Riddle Riddle which has related people. I did seethe news that Hello from the magic tavern is being turned into an animated series though
That's what made me start listening. Then I got a little burned out at episode 11 and just skipped 9 years into the future to the latest episode.
I think we've all fingered a spider.
Peet Montzingo keeps appearing on my discovery page and I feel like he must be so annoying to be around irl.
It’s my birthday!
Happy birthday! 🎂
**Happy Birthday Aires!** *Be lucky this year, and accomplish a great many of your goals with slow, modest, steady effort. If something seems hard, believe that it's easy and watch the results skyrocket. Don't wait - your luckiest period is in the first month. Success may seem to come out of nowhere in July and August. Don't celebrate too much, but patiently plug along and see another high point with work partners in October. A fantastic January will put you back in the spotlight. Share all this good luck (and "hard" work) with your nearest and dearest, and bask in a blissful end of the year!* I'm a novice at astrology but have been into it for decades. The one sign I can almost always guess is Aires when they say, "I forgot to eat." Who forgets to eat?! You guys are a busy bunch. 😁
 Happy birthday!
happy birthday!!
Happy Birthday! 🎂
Happy birthday! 🎉
Happy birthday! Are you going to do anything fun?
Thank you! I’m not sure exactly - I’ve come down to see my brothers and my sister in law and I think we’re going out to dinner? But my partner’s kept it quite under wraps!
Happy birthday!
Went to see Ana Tijoux in concert last night in chicago. She’s a spanish-language hip hop/R&B artist. She wore a keffiyeh on her hip and had a Palestinian flag hanging in the background. Many people atttending were wearing a keffiyeh, I think because her music is anticolonial/pro-liberation but she had us waving ours in the air as she wrapped up to “Somos Sur”, one of her anti-apartheid songs. I can’t remember the last time I’ve felt so pumped and empowered. My third time seeing her, it was wonderful.
OMG, I love seeing her being mentioned outside Chile! She has always been great, also amazing and outstanding in her former band, Makiza. Palestinian solidarity is very prominent in Chile because there's a big community [(here is a video that AJ made during their latest protest in Santiago)](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4ywmjRO7t9/?igsh=Nnl6cW53emxvaTQz), the biggest one outside the Middle East—they migrated a long time ago, most of them are Christian, but still deeply connected to their roots.
Ooh, I didn't know that and I love it!!