Stranger Things Fans Left Weeping After Episode 9 Wasn’t Released

After the final season of Stranger Things was released, a rumor spread that there was actually a hidden ninth episode. Fans used the hashtag #ConformityGate, hoping for more. When 8 PM EST on January 8, 2026, came and went without a new episode, disappointment – and anger – set in. One fan tweeted simply, “No episode 9 of Stranger Things,” while another expressed their frustration, saying the creators, the Duffer Brothers, had embarrassed them in front of their family.

Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams Details DMs From Closeted Athletes

The actor known for his role in Heated Rivalry shared that he’s received many direct messages from LGBTQ+ athletes who are currently not open about their sexuality. They reached out to express their gratitude for his portrayal of Shane Hollander, a closeted gay hockey player, in the Crave/HBO Max series, where he stars opposite Connor Storie (played by Ilya Rozanov).

3 Romantasy Books From 2025 That Deserve a Movie or TV Adaptation

Several other popular romantasy novels scheduled for release in 2025 are also being adapted into movies or TV shows. These include Devney Perry’s Shield of Sparrows and Lauren Roberts’ Powerless series, which concluded with Fearless in 2025. If these adaptations are successful, studios and streaming services might invest more heavily in the romantasy genre. There are many other romantasy books fans are eager to see adapted, including several published just last year that would be a natural fit given their stories and how well they’ve been received.

Bitcoin’s Cold Shoulder? 🥶

The New York Federal Reserve’s high-yield distress index has slumped to a pathetic 0.06 points – a number so low, it practically begs for a doctor. Apparently, corporate borrowing is as easy as stealing apples from a drowsy orchard. A triumph of finance, no doubt. For those who aren’t Bitcoin, that is.