MAY 12, 2023

Full News Archive

• Headline: Trace Lysette Stars in 'Monica'. Impact: Trace Lysette's performance in 'Monica' could be the stepping stone that finally leads to Hollywood recognizing that stories about people are worth telling—unless they are about people who don’t look like the majority, then it’s back to the drawing board!. Fact: Did you know that before this, the last time someone played a significant role in a drama was when they dramatically decided to get a coffee refill? Progress, folks!.
• Headline: Mothers Unite: The Mommunes Movement. Impact: The rise of 'mommunes' might just lead to a future where families are structured like co-ops, making 'family reunions' an awkward affair where everyone argues over who gets the last piece of pizza. Who knew sisterhood could be so competitive?. Fact: Did you know? The original plan for 'mommunes' included a 'no drama' policy, but that was quickly abandoned after the first group chat disagreement over which Netflix series to binge..
• Headline: She Wrote a Blistering Satire About Publishing. The Publishing Industry Loves It.. Impact: R.F. Kuang's 'Yellowface' could be the catalyst for a new wave of authors who write books that don’t fit neatly into diversity checkboxes, leading to an era where readers actually have to think about what they consume. Shocking, right?. Fact: Fun fact: In the publishing industry, the only thing more common than cultural appropriation is authors pretending to be their own marketing team. Surprise!.
• Headline: Elon Musk Appoints Linda Yaccarino Twitter’s New Chief. Impact: Linda Yaccarino taking the helm at Twitter could very well be the moment that transforms it from a chaotic digital playground into… slightly less chaotic digital playground. Don't hold your breath for a miracle!. Fact: Did you know? Elon Musk once tried to run Twitter as a 'silent' film. Turns out, no one wanted to watch a platform without words for long!.