Today we talk about the life of Gilbert Gottfried, a new Harlem Festival of Culture, and an update on the subway attack in Brooklyn. Remembering Gilbert Gottfried We lost a great comedian and perhaps one of the most distinguishable voices in the entertainment industry yesterday. Gilbert Gottfried died at 67 after battling type II myotonic dystrophy for a long time. This is a type of muscular dystrophy that is rare and has no cure. The disease led to heart problems that ultimately took his life. His family posted the announcement on their socials saying, “We are heartbroken to announce the… Read more »
Today we talk about Elliot Page’s character on The Umbrella Academy, the new Bridgerton spin-off on Netflix, and the latest on Obi-Wan Kenobi. Viktor Hargreeves Introduced on The Umbrella Academy The Umbrella Academy is sending Elliot Page‘s character on a journey that is both exciting and important. In 2020 Page came out as transgender and began an incredible journey of his own, which he has gracefully shared with the world. His character will now follow in his footsteps and come out as transgender on the show in season 3. Now known as Viktor Hargreeves, Page’s character will add more representation… Read more »
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Put on your finest loungewear and join Geek Girl Riot for some piping hot tea about Bridgerton S2 and the latest pop culture trainwrecks.
A remake of a beloved movie with a more modern mixed family take that balances comedy and depth well.
Today we talk about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame declining Dolly Parton’s request, Arcade Fire’s new album, and Sony’s Madame Web’s casting announcement. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Won’t Let Dolly Go Earlier this week, Dolly Parton declined her nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Her statement said, “Even though I am extremely flattered and grateful to be nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I don’t feel that I have earned that right. I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out.”… Read more »
Today we talk about Be Your Own Pet reuniting, The Ms. Marvel trailer dropping, congress passing The Sunshine Protection Act, and Simple Plan’s new single. Be Your Own Pet Reunites Legend Jack White is going on a world tour this year, along with dropping two new albums: Fear Of The Dawn on April 8th, and Entering Heaven Alive on July 22nd. His tour will kick off in Detroit next month and travel through the States, the UK, and Europe. On top of all that, he has also announced his supporting bands and there is one that our punk hearts are… Read more »
The latest Geek Girl Riot’s got the love for Turning Red, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, and the Critics Choice Awards.
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Today we talk about Midtown’s return to the stage, the new Obi-Wan Kenobi teaser trailer, and Brent Faiyaz’s grants for Black women entrepreneurs. Midtown is Coming Back We got the answer we had all been waiting for: Midtown is going on tour! After taking to their socials to tease fans, the band announced their first shows since 2014. They will join My Chemical Romance for a few of the dates on their US tour and then headline a show in December at the Starland Ballroom in New Jersey. Frontman Gabe Soporta said, “In all seriousness, we’re super humbled and grateful… Read more »