Alan Cumming Joins the Fight Against Paramount Warner Bros. Merger

Alan Cumming has one thought and thought only about Paramount swallowing up Warner Bros: Murdah. OK, he didn’t really say that, but he should have. (A.V. Club)

Sarah has a solid conspiracy theory about James Gunn and The Batman: Part II, and yes, this is my catnip. (Lainey Gossip)

The British tabloids are mad that Meghan Markle got an Emmy nomination. (Celebitchy)

Pete Hegseth wants only the most super he-man soldiers, and by god, he’s gonna get it. (Wonkette)

This was originally going to be a link about Bill Maher, but this Tom Holland dog story is light years better. I’m always looking out for ya. (The Wrap)

The crappy reason why Lauren Benanti paused her Melania impressions. (LateNighter)

Seth Green wants to join the Dungeon Crawler Carl live-action series. (Variety)

Marvel Comics finally has a new editor-in-chief. (Gizmodo)

120 Minutes is how I learned that “Going Under” is the superior Evanescence song. RIP Dave. (Rolling Stone)

Girl dinners that won’t give you explosive diarrhea. (Jezebel)

Cannonball Read’s 2026 Book Bingo Reading Challenge is officially open! You have until November 15 to reach a bingo or blackout a card with a wide range of categories. For the full amazing Summer Nights Bingo card (designed by yesknopemaybe) and more details, check the launch post. (Cannonball Read 18)

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