Andrew Garfield Has Been Low-Key Dating Another Awesome Oscar Nominee

I know it feels like we’ve been inundated with US politics, bad news, and doom and gloom. That’s because we have been. It’s really awful right now. I have to steel myself before I open my phone or computer. BUT, I have to admit that I feel a slight slight bit of hope that the gang of fElons may have overplayed their hands and pushed too hard too fast. In America, we move slowly, and we’re suspicious of change, especially in the government. Last week I linked Professor Heather Cox Richardson because I think she’s a fantastic historian and she helps me understand what is happening in our world from a historical perspective. I’m linking her again this week because today’s letter has me hopeful that the tide may turn. - (Substack)

Feckless Republicans claim they can’t stand up to Trump because they’re afraid of physical violence against them or their families. - (VF)

Eat My S—! Octavia Spencer Offers Poop Pies From The Help to ‘All DOGE Employees’ and ‘Needs Lots of Donations for the Special Ingredient’ I love this headline and I love her! - (SocialiteLife)

Nazi Salutes! Custom Chainsaw! Caesar Trump! Guy Who Likes To Punch Other Dudes In The Junk!This CPAC has everything. - (Wonkette)

So this article appeared, then disappeared on The Daily Beast, was picked up on several national sites, and then disappeared from them as well; no mention was made of the article disappearing. It’s being talked about everywhere though. The full article is still available on a couple of sites and the internet archive. It’s about how Donnie T was recruited by the KGB in 1987 as a Russian asset, with the code name “Krasnov.” - (Byline Times)

Whatever else anyone wants to say about Andrew Garfield, he has impeccable taste in dating partners. Turns out, he’s been “quietly” dating A Complete Unknown Oscar nominee Monica Barbaro for the last couple of months. (People)

I’m so tired of seeing people online make comments like, “Gee, seems like everyone is suddenly diagnosed with Autism (or ADHD). What a weird coincidence! Is this the new fad?” Hey, genius, it’s not sudden, it’s not a ‘weird coincidence,’ and it’s sure as hell not a fad. - (SELF)

Speaking of being dopey, people tried to talk Halle Berry out of talking about menopause for the sake of her career. - (Celebitchy)

I don’t know how much Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande got paid for Wicked (I’m not looking it up) but whatever it was, I’m not sure it was enough to cover the 5+ months of this whole promotional cycle! - (Lainey Gossip)

Meta laid off around 3,600 employees last week. This week they approved a plan that could see company executives earning bonuses of up to 200% of their salaries. What a bunch of swell folks over there! - (Fortune)

There are several looks in this Bibhu Mohapatra collection that struck my fancy, but the magpie in my soul likes this shiny sparkly one the most. - (GFY)

Roxana shared this in our Slack because she loves us and wants us to be happy. Thank you, Roxana! Mmmmm, Taco Bell and Milk Bar! - (PEOPLE)

Kylie Kelce “loves and appreciates” TSwift and is not here for people pitting women against women! You tell them, KKEL! (I just call her that in my head; I don’t think that’s her actual nickname.) - (TMZ Sports)

Judd Apatow is making a Norm Macdonald documentary for Netflix and he needs your help. - (LateNighter)

Blake Lively is seeking a stronger Protective Order against Justin Baldoni. I didn’t know she already had a standard PO, which she did, but now she’s asking for a stronger one after she and others who have supported her are receiving ‘violent’ messages. - (PEOPLE)

I can’t pick a favorite!