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February 24, 2026 • 5 minutes • Hosted by Victoria
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Episode #179
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Sterling K. Brown teases a wild Paradise S2, plus Ryan Coogler taps Danielle Deadwyler for X-Files. We break down BAFTA drama and honor WNBA icon Kara Braxton. Stay tapped into the culture.
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‘Paradise’ Season 2: Sterling K. Brown And Shailene Woodley Tease Which Episode Will ‘Blow Your Mind’
Xavier Collins is experiencing life outside of the bunker for the first time in years throughout the second season of Paradise on Hulu, and life as it was is truly no more.
Ryan Coogler’s ‘The X Files’ Reboot Gets Pilot Order At Hulu With Danielle Deadwyler As A Lead
The long-gestating The X-Files project from Ryan Coogler has found a home and one of its lead stars.
Kara Braxton Dies At 43: Here’s What We Know About WNBA Star’s Death
Two-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton has died at 43 years old.
Kash Patel Criticized After Video Shows Him Celebrating With U.S. Hockey Team At Winter Olympics
FBI Director Kash Patel is once again facing criticism, this time for a trip to the 2026 Olympics.
N-Word Yelled At Michael B. Jordan And Delroy Lindo By Tourette’s Activist At BAFTAs, Sparking Both Backlash And Discourse
Editor’s note: BAFTA has come out and said they’re taking responsibility for the N-word moment at the awards that was broadcast on the BBC.
BAFTAs Broadcast On BBC Edits Out ‘Free Palestine’ Remark From Akinola Davies Jr.’s Speech
The BBC’s airing of this year’s BAFTA film awards has created controversy over the network’s decision to cut an awardee’s pro-Palestine remark from the show’s broadcast.
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