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Is Marge Simpson Really Gone? ‘The Simpsons’ Season 36 Finale Shocks Fans
Did Marge Simpson Die? Unpacking The Simpsons Season 36 Finale It’s the end of the road for one iconic Simpsons character. Or is it? Many fans of the long-running series were left devastated and confused after watching the Season 36 finale, which seemingly killed off Marge Simpson. Since 1989, the…
Disney+ Unveils July Launch for Korean Drama ‘Low Life’: A Tale of Treasure Hunters
Ryu Seung-ryong Returns to Disney+ in 1970s Crime Drama Low Life Introduction to Low Life Ryu Seung-ryong, the veteran Korean star whose lead performance in Disney+'s Moving helped make it the platform's most-watched Asian original to date, returns to the streamer next month in Low Life, a colorful period crime…
When ‘The Wiz’ Burst Onto Broadway 50 Years Ago, It Lit Up a Whole New World for Audiences
The Enduring Legacy of The Wiz: Afrofuturism, Identity, and Imagination When Dwandalyn Reece was a kid, in the 1970s, her mother took her to see the original Broadway production of The Wiz, the groundbreaking all-Black stage adaptation of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Watching Stephanie Mills play the role of…
Ice Cream Icon Unveils Limited-Time Menu Inspired by Sydney Sweeney
Baskin-Robbins Kicks Off Summer with Sweet Sydney Sweeney Collaboration Baskin-Robbins is kicking off summer with a sweet collaboration — enlisting *Euphoria* actress Sydney Sweeney to help launch a new line of colorful, candy-packed desserts. Starting Tuesday, the ice cream chain will debut two limited-time creations under the 'Sweet on Sydney'…
Outsmart the Mean Girl: Turn Subtle Shade into Unbothered Confidence
The True Cost of "Mean Girl" Behavior: How to Protect Your Peace "Mean girls" don’t just break hearts; they can break spirits. That’s a catchphrase spoken in therapists’ waiting rooms, among friend cliques, and even on TikTok. The reality is mean girl behavior permeates everywhere: schools, group chats, the office,…
Cardi B’s New Album Titled After a Hilarious Viral Reality TV Moment
It’s been a long time coming. Rap superstar Cardi B is finally releasing her sophomore album, after a seven-year hiatus since her wildly successful debut, Invasion of Privacy. A Historic Debut Cardi’s 2018 album, Invasion of Privacy, was a smash hit: Included her breakout single "Bodak Yellow" Went four-times platinum…
Beloved Cult Classic ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Blooms at Theatre Cedar Rapids
The last time Theatre Cedar Rapids presented "Little Shop of Horrors" was just a few months after the remake of the cult classic premiered in December 1986. Now, nearly four decades later, the horror-comedy musical returns for a fresh run — and the excitement is palpable. Why ‘Little Shop of…
Who Is Vanilla Mace? The Rising Streamer Taking Over YouTube Like Jenna Marbles and Trisha Paytas
Everything You Need to Know About Viral TikTok Star Vanillamace With social media, there are always new creators going viral, and the latest one taking over everyone's **TikTok** For You Page is content creator **Vanillamace**. Here is everything you need to know about the rising social media star. Who is…
Ariana Grande’s Style Evolution: A Never-Ending Ray of Sunshine
Prepare to Hold Space for Ariana Grande’s Most Iconic Style Moments From her days with bright red hair on Nickelodeon to her wickedly pink wardrobe, the Grammy winner has always made waves in fashion. And as Ariana, who turns 32 on June 26, prepares to defy gravity on the carpet…
Laugh of the Day: June 26, 2025 — Get Your Funny On!
Today's Joke of the Day Get ready to add some play to your day! Here's one to make you smile. The Daily Laugh Why did the kid cross the playground? To get to the other slide. A lighthearted joke can help laugh away the day. So spread the sillies and…
