The Terror is an anthology horror series that first premiered in 2018. Season 1 was inspired by Dan Simmons’ novel The Terror, which is a fictionalized account of Captain Sir John Franklin’s infamous polar expedition, in which the ships HMS Terror and HMS Erebus were lost. The show received highly positive reviews as it was hailed as one of the spookiest shows of the year. Hence, it wasn’t long before it tackled another story in season 2, which was subtitled The Terror: Infamy. The second season was based on the folklore tale of Bakemono.

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Cobra Kai is a spinoff of The Karate Kid, which sees Danny LaRusso’s (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence’s (William Zabka) decades-old rivalry spill into the next generation. Across six seasons, it has become one of Netflix’s most popular series with its perfect blend of nostalgia and teen drama. Season 6 sees Danny, Johnny, and Chozen (Yuji Okumoto) band together, bringing former Cobra Kai students and Miyagi-do students together under one dojo.

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The Boys’ finale sees Hughie and the team attempting to locate a shapeshifter who the supes have hired to assassinate president-elect Robert Singer (Jim Beaver). Unbeknownst to them, the shapeshifter has taken on the form of Annie and has been with them the whole time. The shapeshifter storyline gets fairly disturbing as they trick Hughie into proposing to them. However, while locked in a protective vault with Singer, he finally realizes that the shapeshifter is not the real Annie. The major clue is that the shapeshifter, known to run hot, complains about the heat and is noticeably sweating.

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One of the biggest complaints about The Boys season 4 is its mishandling of Hughie’s (Jack Quaid) subplot. In episode 6, “Dirty Business,” his story takes a dark turn when he is sexually assaulted by Tek Knight (Derek Wilson) and Ashley Barrett (Colby Minifie) while undercover for a mission. Meanwhile, the show’s approach to the serious topic of sexual assault is to treat it as a joke, with showrunner Eric Kripke commenting that he thought it was “hilarious.” As if that weren’t enough, in episode 7, Hughie is assaulted again when a shapeshifter disguised as Annie (Erin Moriarty) tricks him into sleeping with her. Given only one episode of the season remained, viewers knew ahead of time that the finale wouldn’t adequately handle this assault either.

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A Different Man enjoyed its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year but is still awaiting its wide release. It has already been nominated for several awards at various film festivals, including the Golden Lion at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival. The film boasts quite a unique premise as it follows two men with neurofibromatosis, a genetic mutation that causes non-cancerous tumors to grow on the skin and nerve tissue.

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Honkai: Star Rail is a China-based role-playing game, which recently began announcing the voice actors for its English translation. On July 17, it announced that Niosi would provide the English voice for Moze, a “Shadow Huard of the Yaoqing” who is known for his silence and intelligence. However, it wasn’t long before social media users began questioning the choice to involve Niosi in the game, considering his history of admitted abuse.

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Ever since the third Deadpool movie was announced, rumors have swirled that Swift will make a cameo. Given the film’s multiversal premise, anything is possible and it’s expected to have a few exciting and wild cameos. Fans have been clamoring for appearances from Professor X (Patrick Stewart), Loki (Tom Hiddleston), and even for the introduction of Walker Scobell as Kidpool. Most of these cameos would make sense, given that they are existing MCU/X-Men or comic book characters. The only rumored cameo that would strike viewers as somewhat random would be an appearance from Swift.

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The explosive finale of The Boys raises the show’s stakes higher than they’ve been before as M. M. (Laz Alonso) and his team race against the clock to stop the supes from gaining control of America. In the episode, Homelander (Antony Starr) and his accomplices plan to assassinate the president of the United States on January 6 in order to instate Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit) as their puppet president. It was a story that got so close to real-life events that the show had to issue a content warning to clarify it wasn’t inspired by the recent assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.

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It’s no secret that the primary antagonist, Homelander (Antony Starr), is a stand-in for former president Donald Trump, while his supporters parallel the MAGA movement. As a result, the show has always paralleled real-life events, as viewers watch Homelander’s unhinged campaign to gain power and see his supporters become radicalized and violent in real-time. However, season 4 has been making these comparisons more pronounced. For example, prior to the season finale, the supes are planning to overthrow the American government on January 6. Similarly, Firecracker (Valorie Curry) has been touting prominent real-world right-wing conspiracy theories to stir hysteria and rally support.

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It’s well-known that lightsaber colors are significant in the Star Wars universe. Lightsabers are the preferred weapon of the Jedi, and creating one’s first lightsaber is one of the most important rites of passage younglings complete. The weapons require a Kyber crystal to work, which are Force-attuned crystals. Jedi must find a Kyber crystal that bonds with them to utilize in their lightsabers. Although the crystals are originally clear, once they bond with a Jedi, they change color to reflect the nature of the weapon’s owner. The most common colors are blue and green, which are the colors of Sol’s (Lee Jung-jae) and Jecki’s (Dafne Keene) lightsabers in The Acolyte, respectively. Green represents a closer connection to the Force, while blue typically manifests for Jedi who rely more on physical skill than Force connection.

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One of the most unique aspects of The Acolyte is its acknowledgment that the Jedi and Sith are more complex than many viewers think. It’s not as simple as Jedi = good and Sith = bad. With an organization as powerful and influential as the Jedi, it only makes sense that corruption would seep in. After all, the Jedi have always made questionable choices, including separating younglings from their families, in a similar way to how cults drive families apart to exert their influence.

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Since the show confirmed that Qimir (Manny Jacinto) is the Sith Lord, many viewers have questioned who his Sith Master is. Unfortunately, many questions about Qimir will remain a mystery unless The Acolyte receives a season 2 renewal. All that is known for sure is that he was once a Jedi training under Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh (Rebecca Henderson). However, their relationship seemingly soured, leaving Qimir to embrace the dark side. Eventually, he ran into Mae (Amandla Stenberg), whom he wanted to train to be his “acolyte.” Still, viewers don’t know what exactly happened that prompted him to leave the Jedi Order and how he became so adept at channeling the dark side of the Force. It’s also unclear how he discovered the mystery planet where he established his headquarters and found caves filled with cortosis.

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It has been four years since Perry released her last studio album, but she is set to break that hiatus in September with the release of 143. Fans were excited for “Woman’s World,” the lead single of 143, especially since it was supposed to embrace the inspirational nature of some of the best songs of her career. However, it has been clear from the onset that the song isn’t anything like her powerful “Roar” and “Firework.” After all, it’s hard to classify a song as embracing feminism when it was created in collaboration with Dr. Luke, the music producer who Kesha accused of sexual assault and abuse. While Dr. Luke has denied the allegations and settled the lawsuit with Kesha, partnering with him for a female empowerment song is certainly a choice on Perry’s part.

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Similar to Trump’s running mate, J. D. Vance, Rose was once openly critical of the former President. However, unlike Vance, her views actually don’t seem to have always aligned with Trump’s, especially since she has been outspoken about feminism. She has played a big role in raising awareness for SlutWalk, a movement that speaks out against slut-shaming, victim-blaming, and sexual harassment and abuse.

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Spoilers for the finale ahead!

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On July 15, Donald Trump appointed U.S. Senator Vance as his 2024 running mate, and the announcement has raised interest in Vance’s career and political views. Although he has been critical of Trump in the past, Vance has since aligned his views firmly with the MAGA movement, supporting a nationwide abortion ban and repeating sentiments of the white supremacist Great Replacement Theory. However, Vance isn’t most well-known for his fairly fresh political career. He’s arguably more well known as the author of  Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis, which was also adapted into a film starring Amy Adams and Glenn Close.

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Trump’s decision to appoint a politician with as extreme views as him has both pros and cons. On the one hand, his decision could be a good thing as it certainly won’t win him over any new voters. The extremists whom Vance appeals to are already firmly behind Trump, and his appointment will only likely turn away moderator voters, which are the votes Trump needs most. At the same time, if Trump wins the election despite the unsavory duo of him and Vance, it paints a bleak picture for America’s future. Although Trump can’t run for a third term, he’ll have a Vice President thoroughly steeped in the MAGA movement to carry on his legacy in the next election.

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Trump was at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire in what is believed to be an assassination attempt. The shooting left Crooks and one audience member dead, while two additional audience members were critically injured. Trump suffered no serious injuries, although his ear was grazed by one of Crooks’ bullets. Secret Service agents acted quickly when the shots rang out, tackling Trump to the ground and shielding his body with their own to prevent him from sustaining additional gunshot wounds. While both Democrats and Republicans have denounced the violence, the incident has led to some bizarre discussions and conspiracies.

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The new Star Wars series takes place during the High Republic and follows twin sisters Mae and Osha (Amandla Stenberg), who develop a complicated relationship with the Sith and Jedi. As the season finale approaches, there are still many questions that remain unanswered. While showrunner Leslye Headland has promised a satisfying conclusion, the show has demonstrated how much potential the High Republic setting holds to truly examine the Jedi Order and its morals. On top of that, The Acolyte’s introduction of a new coven of witches with never-before-seen powers and a powerful Sith lord (Manny Jacinto) also likely warrants more exploration.

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Trump was at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13 when gunfire broke out. The former president was shot in the ear. As soon as he was hit, his Secret Service personnel acted immediately, tackling him to the ground and shielding his body with their own. The agents huddled around him, continuing to shield his body as they escorted him safely from the rally. Trump suffered no severe injuries, but one audience member was killed, and two were injured. The shooter has been identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was killed by a Secret Service sniper. While the shooting is being investigated as an assassination attempt, the motive remains unknown.

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