Been on a Elizabethan kick lately and rewatched both ELIZABETH and ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE. Currently on MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS, and wow, just from a visual standpoint, the former two are sumptuous in embracing color while this one is erm… mucky?
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Knew this was coming; glad it is finally out!
The body temperature of Tyrannosaurus rex | Science Advances science.org/doi/10.1126/scia…
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Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.
Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).
A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.
At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at dollyparton.com
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at imaginationlibrary.com
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‘Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts’ (@DarkHorseComics): Advance Trade Paperback Review by Fanbase Press Contributor @BioProfX (@SlayAliveForum)
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Wreathed in shadow and flame, soaring the skies, and shaking the earth beneath their feet. Behold the creatures of Season 3.
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Now is the mighty hour. Watch the Official Teaser Trailer to The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3, streaming November 11 on Prime Video.
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[BREAKING NEWS]
The Nazgnagôl – the corrupted men who become Ringwraiths are coming in #TheRingsOfPower season 3 according to @empiremagazine
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EXCLUSIVE💘
Jamie Campbell Bower’s role in The Rings Of Power Season 3 is confirmed: he plays Celeborn.
The Elf lord is a “lover-boy”, Bower tells Empire, teasing a romance with Galadriel. “This idea of longing and yearning is so pervasive.”
READ MORE: empireonline.com/tv/news/jam…
Today is the last day of the summer semester and I still have 30+ short essays to grade. Which would be fine and quite delightful if I didn’t have to check every damn one for AI writing. I can read a 700-page book in 24 hrs but this just saps my will to live…
So… #Supergirl was a fun movie. It had whimsy, it had a POV that didn’t seem utterly generic, it had Krypto. Milly Alcock was believable and charming. And, it clocked in at under 2 hrs.
Showed my partner this interview and it was a vibe… and now we’re drinking negronis. Sbagliato. With prosecco in it.
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Anthony Head, the British actor best known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died at 72.
His daughters shared in a statement that he “passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family.”
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BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See's own role in legitimizing slavery and for failing to condemn it for centuries. apnews.com/article/pope-apol…
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📰 de 2021 :
👂L’oreille interne des #dinosaures a révélé leurs capacités !
Dès leurs origines, certains avaient déjà des aptitudes proches des #oiseaux : mouvement complexe, vol… et même communication sonore avancée. 🐦
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My ick is a person who 1) talks while masticating, and 2) a person whose entire mouth moves while masticating. Just chew like a repressed person gritting their teeth and swallowing their feelings. Sheesh!
As someone who has spent many a graduation SWEATING in those PhD robes (even in AC, but much worse in outdoor ceremonies), I have to wonder why athletic companies haven’t tried to market gowns made out of performance fabrics that breathe? Surely, there’s a market for that.
The most absurd thing about The Joy Luck Club and Crazy Rich Asians is that the Chinese people wear shoes in their houses!
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David Attenborough, the world’s most famous wildlife presenter, is celebrating his 100th birthday. apnews.com/article/david-att…
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Thrilled to announce that I'll be returning to DinoCon this year, as both a guest speaker and a vendor!
Here's a preview of some of the minis you can expect to find at my stall. As with last year, there will be a limited quantity of painted models available as well as unpainted.
Matt Dempsey will be speaking at #DinoConUK 2026 about how dinosaurs are reconstructed.
Palaeoartist, musculoskeletal biologist, and vertebrate palaeontologist, Matt's research focuses how our knowledge of living animals can be used to understand the biology of extinct ones.
