Walker Scobell, the star of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, has decided not to go to prom. This decision comes after death threats were sent to girls who were rumored to be dates for him. Scobell explained on Instagram that he didn’t want to cause any harm to those girls or their families, so he’s skipping the event.
Television began tackling important social issues decades ago. In the 1950s, Lucille Ball’s portrayal of pregnancy on I Love Lucy helped make it more accepted and less taboo. During the 1960s, Fred Rogers challenged segregation by sharing a simple moment with a Black man, and shows like Star Trek and The Twilight Zone cleverly used science fiction to explore real-world problems. Then, in the 1970s, All in the Family mirrored the nation’s political divisions through the often-clashing viewpoints of a conservative father and his liberal son-in-law.
While Western shows are starting to feature more diverse characters, anime has been challenging traditional gender roles for decades. From charming male leads in ’90s romance to thought-provoking and unconventional character designs today, the anime industry consistently creates characters who break the mold and defy easy categorization.
It became obvious after The Dana Carvey Show was canceled after only eight episodes that Carvey and Smigel weren’t interested in returning to Saturday Night Live. They wanted to create something bolder and more unconventional, something that would showcase a darker, more subversive side of Carvey’s comedy, moving beyond his clean-cut image. Fans shouldn’t expect familiar bits like “Choppin’ Broccoli” or catchphrases from Garth and Hans. Instead, the show aimed for shocking and boundary-pushing sketches that SNL would never attempt. Despite its short run, the show successfully launched the careers of several now-famous comedians – a goal ABC had hoped for.
This connection goes beyond typical romance found in action-adventure stories. Instead of a gradual build-up to a predictable relationship, these characters bond over shared feelings of isolation. When a character burdened by a curse finds someone who accepts him as a person, not a monster, they quickly form a deep and meaningful understanding of each other.
According to FlixPatrol, Goodfellas is currently the most-watched movie on Tubi in the US. It was added to Tubi in April 2026 and has steadily climbed the charts to become number one. The film’s enduring success proves it’s still considered one of the greatest crime movies ever made.
The Emmy-winning actor discussed his long career, explaining that people often have trouble remembering where they’ve seen him before. He joked that this might be because he’s been in so many different shows, including Fear the Walking Dead, iCarly, and Euphoria.
While episodes like “A City on the Edge of Forever” from Star Trek: The Original Series and “The Inner Light” from The Next Generation are widely praised, many other great Star Trek episodes don’t get the recognition they deserve. Throughout the entire series, each Trek show has quietly delivered episodes that deserve more attention.
I’m really fascinated by these female characters! What strikes me most is their incredible resilience. They’re navigating worlds that are actively working against them, constantly trying to break them down, but they’re not just surviving – they’re thriving. And the best part? They don’t need a man to rescue them or come up with the answers. They’re fully capable of solving their own problems and leading the way, all on their own terms.
After a quick defeat by Thanos at the start of Avengers: Infinity War, the Hulk seemed sidelined. Instead of bringing the original Hulk back for the final battle in Avengers: Endgame, Marvel introduced a new, more intelligent version of the character – Smart Hulk.