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Sabrina Carpenter’s New Album Somehow Increases the Amount of Pop Songs About Joshua Bassett

Sabrina Carpenter’s New Album Somehow Increases the Amount of Pop Songs About Joshua Bassett

Joshua Bassett famously inspired some of Olivia Rodrigo's biggest hits off her album, Sour. Now, somehow, he has even MORE songs about him on Sabrina Carpenter's new album, emails i can't send
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New York Times Makes a Clever Pitch to Wordle Users

New York Times Makes a Clever Pitch to Wordle Users

The New York Times made its first major change to its setup with Wordle, but it is an optional change that cleverly plays right into Wordle player interests.
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When CHiPs Tried to Spin Off an…LAPD Ninja Task Force?!

When CHiPs Tried to Spin Off an…LAPD Ninja Task Force?!

In the latest in a feature spotlighting backdoor pilots, Brian looks at how CHiPs tried to spin off a series about an LAPD ninja task force.
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Harriet Walter Could Make Emmy History This Year

Harriet Walter Could Make Emmy History This Year

The acclaimed British actor, Harriet Walter, could possibly make Emmy history this year if she wins in both the categories in which she is nominated
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Spotify Needs to Take a Cue From the New York Times With Its Heardle Purchase

Spotify Needs to Take a Cue From the New York Times With Its Heardle Purchase

Spotify has made a good move by purchasing Heardle, but it has to handle the transition to the new company a lot better than it has so far
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What Was the Opening Title Easter Egg in Only Murders in the Building Season 2 Episode 4?

What Was the Opening Title Easter Egg in Only Murders in the Building Season 2 Episode 4?

In the latest Pop Culture Easter Eggs, Brian shares the opening title Easter Eggs from the fourth episode of the second season of the hit Hulu TV series, Only Murders in the Building.
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What Was the Most Egregiously Blatant ‘Chekhov’s Gun’ In a TV Series?

What Was the Most Egregiously Blatant ‘Chekhov’s Gun’ In a TV Series?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I'm looking to see what you think is the most egregiously blatant "Chekhov’s Gun" that you've seen in a TV series.
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When Three’s Company Used Cindy Snow to Make Chrissy Snow Look Bad

When Three’s Company Used Cindy Snow to Make Chrissy Snow Look Bad

In the latest Meta-Messsages, see how Three's Company redid a Chrissy Snow plot with her cousin, Cindy Snow, with Cindy coming out looking much better by comparison.
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Who Was the First Actor Credited in a Movie’s Opening Credits?

Who Was the First Actor Credited in a Movie’s Opening Credits?

In a spotlight on notable pop culture firsts, try to learn which actor was the first one to get credited in the opening credits of a movie.
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Five of the Best Little-Known James Caan Movies

Five of the Best Little-Known James Caan Movies

James Caan had a long and varied career. Here are five of the best James Caan films that aren't quite as well known as his best films
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