10 Wildest Saturday Night Live Audition Tapes From Future Stars, Ranked

SNL50: Beyond Saturday Nightis a recently-released four-part docuseries streaming on Peacock that offers a look at several surprisingSaturday Night Liveaudition tapes. 2025 marks the fiftieth anniversary ofSaturday Night Live, one of thelongest-running TV shows of all time. To celebrate this major milestone, there are several newspecials aboutSNL’s50th anniversary, the first of which isSNL50: Beyond Saturday Night. There were a number ofshocking reveals inSNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, although it wasn’t quite the hit piece that some had been expecting....

June 25, 2025 · 9 min · 1764 words · Lance Schmidt

5 One-Season Fantasy TV Shows That Are Still Worth A Watch

Thefantasygenre is well-suited for long-form storytelling, but there are some TV shows that are still worth watching, even if they’re only one season. While fantasy stories often work better when they’re lengthy and complex, they have a tendency to be canceled by networks and streaming services. There are manyfantasy series that were canceled beforethey could complete their original plans, with some of thesefantasy shows ending on frustrating cliffhangers. This may turn viewers off of incomplete or short fantasy series, but there are a few one-season ones worth watching....

June 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1474 words · Danielle Mitchell

8 Great Fusion Hip-Hop Albums That Took Artists To Another Level

Hip-hophas always been about the beats, whether they’re played live or sampled, and fusion/crossover hip-hop in particular has some genuinely flawless beats thanks to the inclusion of percussion and instrumentation in ways that more old-school DJs never got the chance to use. Drawing influences and sounds from folk music, bossa nova, metal, film scores, and even folk music, fusion hip-hop pushes the boundaries of the genre in innovative and artistic ways....

June 25, 2025 · 8 min · 1700 words · Amanda Smith

8 Reasons The Kitty & Yuri Season 2 Plotline In XO, Kitty Is So Problematic

Warning: This article contains major spoilers for XO, Kitty season 2. WhileXO, Kittyhad been initially praised for its handling of queer storylines, the Kitty and Yuri plotline in season 2 has sparked significant debate due to its problematic elements. TheTo All The Boys I’ve Loved Beforespin-off is currently trending on Netflix, demonstrating it has a committed audience engrossed in theXO, Kitty’s characters’ individual and varied romantic journeys. Kitty’s slow and nuanced discovery of her bisexuality in season 1, especially, contributed toXO, Kitty’s positive reviews, and was hinted to be a center focus of season 2....

June 25, 2025 · 10 min · 2000 words · Deborah Huber

9-1-1: Lone Star Season 5, Episode 12 Recap: 10 Biggest Moments & Reveals

Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from the 9-1-1: Lone Star series finale, “Homecoming.” After five seasons and 72 episodes,9-1-1: Lone Starcomes to an end withan asteroid crash, a nuclear meltdown, and a five-month time jump that reveals every character’s fate.The Fox procedural dramaTV show created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear is a spinoff of9-1-1taking place in Austin, Texas, following a group of first responders (firefighters, paramedics, police officers, etc....

June 25, 2025 · 10 min · 1961 words · William Ortiz

ABSOLUTE BATMAN Creators Officially Reveal Why His Symbol is SO Massive

There’s a reason why the AbsoluteBatman’snew Bat Symbol is absolutely massive. As DC Comics prepares to release its Absolute Universe, analternative imprint to 86 years of history, one of the bigger talking points for fans has been surrounding thecontroversial new Bat Symbolfor this Absolute Universe. Much of the controversy surrounds just how abnormally large the logo is, compared to past iterations. Screen Rant’s Kate O’Donoguespoke toAbsolute Batmancreators Scott Snyder and Nick Dragottaabout the topic of the Bat Symbol, and they were able to divulge exactly why the symbol is so big....

June 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1396 words · Stacy Robinson

After 33 Years, Marvel Corrects Your Biggest Misconception About Thanos

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Avengers Annual 2024 #1!Thanoshas been a major Marvel Comics villain for decades, meaning fans might think they know him pretty well, especially after his breakout story from 33 years ago,Infinity Gauntlet. The main thing fans think they know about him is his motivation, the reason why he does all the atrocious things he does across the cosmos. However, in his latest story, Marvel corrects thatmisconception about Thanos....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 673 words · Julie Sexton

Black Myth: Wukong Director Says More "Surprises" Are Coming Later This Year

Black Myth: Wukongdeveloper GameScience has had quite a big year, but according to the latest statement from the studio, it might not be over yet. As an action-packed retelling of the classical Chinese novelJourney to the West,Black Myth: Wukongmanaged to find a global audience and garner plenty of acclaim. That momentum recently culminated in an Ultimate Game of the Year win at the Golden Joystick Awards, a major annual video game award ceremony....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Jasmine Jones

Blue Box Just Made One of Romance's Best Tropes Even Better and We Can't Get Enough

The “one bed” or “one room” trope has long been a favorite among romance fans, sparking unforgettable moments in countless novels, movies, and anime, andBlue Box,a sports and romance anime beloved for its heartwarming story, just added its own delightful spin to this classic scenario. In episode #15, Taiki and Chinatsu find themselves stranded after a storm closes the train station,leading to an unexpected night in a shared hotel room. What makes this scene truly stand out is how it perfectly balances the awkwardness, sweetness, and subtle emotional growth of their relationship....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · Carlos Mitchell

CBS' Watson Casts What We Do In The Shadows Star As The Voice Of Sherlock Holmes

Watsonwill see aWhat We Do in the Shadowsicon step into the role of Sherlock Holmes — with a twist. The CBS series sees Dr. John Watson (Morris Chestnut) attempting to move on as he heads his own clinic in the wake of Holmes' death, though his past soon comes to haunt him. Alongside Morris,theWatsoncastalso features Rochelle Aytes as Watson’s ex-wife Mary Morstan and Ritchie Coster as the knowledgeable and well-connected former criminal Shinwell Johnson, while Randall Park takes on the role of iconic villain Moriarty....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Michael Booker

Dota Major Brings Fantasy Rosters and a New Balance Patch 7.31c

DOTA 2 News Ahead of the upcoming Stockholm Major, Valve has announced a new fantasy game for the event and dropped a new balance patch, 7.31c. This evening (May 5th), Valve announced a small balance patch and Fantasy for the upcoming Stockholm Major. The patch, 7.31c, will add a series of changes ahead of the next Major. In just over a week, teams will be competing live from Stockholm to determine latest DPC standings....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Nicole Morris

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is coming to PlayStation Plus, but it could be a bad sign for the franchise's future

Dragon Age: The Veilguardwas a high-profile release only months ago, coming out on July 08, 2025, yet it’s already being included in the monthly offerings of PlayStation Plus. TheDragon Ageseries is incredibly beloved, alongside its cherished developer BioWare, but the monumental turnaround from launch to appearance on a subscription service is a worrying sign.The Veilguardreceived positive reviews, but its quick transition to PS+ may be an indication that its long-term sales projections don’t quite meet publisher Electronic Arts' hopes....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 852 words · Eric Black

Elden Ring, Borderlands 4, Hades 2 & More Confirmed For Nintendo Switch 2

A wide variety of games have been confirmed for theNintendo Switch 2, including several of the past few years' biggest home console releases. Duringthe Switch 2 Direct, Nintendo revealed many games for the upcoming console, including itslaunch titles like Mario Kart World, and enhanced editions ofZelda: Breath of the WildandTears of the Kingdom. However, it won’t only be first-party Nintendo games that make up the Switch 2’s library: a series of major releases will be ported to the console in its first year of launch....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 809 words · Claudia Romero