Old School. Biblically Independent.
By Lainey Bobainey | Pajiba Love | June 18, 2026
You get me two Pajiba Loves in a row. We’re having guests from out of town this weekend, so Mike was nice enough to switch days with me, even though that meant that he would have to work on Sunday. Father’s Day! That’s a good dude! Thanks again, Mike.
If you’ve been eagerly anticipating Ryan Coogler’s X-Files reboot, the situation just took an interesting turn. Coogler’s Proximity Media has reportedly exited its television deal with Disney and made a beeline to Netflix, where it has signed a new development deal. The X-Files is reportedly still moving ahead at Hulu, but so far, the show has only received a pilot order. Will it survive Coogler jumping ship? - (Deadline)
Jay Leno Says Joe Rogan Is the New Johnny Carson, Calls Modern Late Night ‘Boring’ - (LateNighter)
Jimmy Kimmel presents proof world leaders ‘hate’ Trump: ‘Saddest photo I’ve ever seen’ - (EW)
Tom Hanks thinks voice actors should be considered for best actor Oscar categories - (Celebitchy)
After Ferguson, Key and Peele’s Police Academy reboot was quietly shuttered. - (AVC)
A couple of months ago, my dad went into the hospital for what was supposed to be a routine kidney stone removal. He became septic and spent 4 days in the ICU, and luckily recovered well. Like my dad, Billy Porter also went into the hospital for a routine kidney stone removal and became septic. His illness was severe! Thankfully, he survived and is thriving back on stage! - (PEOPLE)
Professor Heather Cox Richardson discusses that POS MOU - (Letters from an American)
Mariska Hargitay on the Knicks’ float is so perfect. - (Lainey Gossip)
In Chicago, ‘Living celebration of community’: Obamas host star-studded opening of what looks like a truly captivating presidential center. - (BBC)
There are fake online stores letting people shop without spending money. Here’s why. - (VICE)
The FBI “Foiled” an Incredibly Incompetent Right-Wing Christian Terror Attack on Trump’s UFC Event. Seriously, you have to read this. The stupidity, it burns. - (Jezebel)
Lafocareta highly recommends Lev AC Rosen’s Lavender House if you are looking for a noir mystery during Pride Month. “We definitely need more books that aren’t about queer angst, but as cultural forces try to push gay folks back into the closet, we also definitely need books about queer people learning to love themselves.” Which books would you recommend for queer joy? (Cannonball Read 18)
Bluey is the perfect tiny baby angel!
This is Bluey. He just came over to say hi. Wants to know what you're doing all the way up there. 12/10 valid question (IG: blueychi)
— WeRateDogs (@weratedogs.com) June 18, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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