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Shaq Tried To Join the Avengers (It Didn't Work)
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Shaq Tried To Join the Avengers (It Didn’t Work)

By Mike Redmond | Pajiba Love | August 22, 2026

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The less we talk about Shaq’s first crack at a superhero film, the better. But, apparently, he still has the bug and thought he could saunter into Marvel’s offices and land a spot in an Avengers movie. Any one of them. Shaq’s not picky. (Variety)

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Will Pete Hegseth’s mommywife chaperone him if he runs for president, too? (Wonkette)

Being famous sucks and most people are bad at it. But what of those who are great at being celebrities? Who’s good at it? Kayleigh has a few suggestions. (Gossip Reading Club)

Chris Pratt sounds great to co-parent with. I am so sorry, Anna Faris. (Page Six)

SNL is auditioning new cast members next week. (LateNighter)

From Roxana: Fancy official Gilmore Girls-themed pajamas, if that’s your thing. (Printfresh)

Dave Bautista is officially the new Kratos in Amazon’s God of War. (THR)

Lanterns is crushing it on HBO Max. (Deadline)

Today I learned, Columbia House is still alive. Or was anyway. (WNEP)

Did Ben Kenobi mess everything up in Star Wars? An investigation. (The Hard Pass)

Neutrogena actually made a statement about how it treated Hayden Panettiere. Good luck with that. (Daily Beast)

So far the only vegetable that hasn't been recalled is Mitch

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