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Chris Morgan

Chris Morgan is a Detroit-based culture writer who has somehow managed to justify getting his BA in Film Studies. He has written about sports and entertainment across various internet platforms for years and is also the author of three books about '90s television.

EXPERTISE:

Movies, TV, Sitcoms, Indie Music, 90's Culture, Classic Films, NFL, NBA, NHL, Soccer

The Who boot Ringo Starr's son from touring drumming gig

The Who are still playing shows, but will be doing so with a new touring drummer going forward. 

"Home Alone 2" director wishes he could remove infamous cameo from movie 

Chris Columbus is considered one of the nicest guys in Hollywood, but he's opening up about one cameo he wished hadn't made the final cut. 

"Andor" creator Tony Gilroy details significant challenges making season two

The first season of "Andor" was as popular as any "Star Wars" show, and certainly as critically acclaimed as any "Star Wars" property. That's what'll happen when you hand a show over to a creator like Tony Gilroy.

The best and worst movies and TV shows about pro wrestling

At its best professional wrestling has the feeling of a great fight scene in a movie, but with the added impressiveness of it being done live. At its worst, well, wrestling can be pretty unwatchable.

Acclaimed Australian limited series starring Jacob Elordi lands at Amazon Prime Video on April 18th

Jacob Elordi's rise to stardom has been swift. His next project is coming later this month. 

John Lithgow headlines cast announcements for HBO "Harry Potter" series 

With the cinematic gravy train having reached the end of the line years ago, the world of "Harry Potter" is coming to television.

Katy Perry went to space

Not even a firework can match Katy Perry for elevation now. The famed pop musician was one of a sextet of women that went to the technical edge of space on a Blue Origin flight Monday.

Quinta Brunson to host the next episode of "Saturday Night Live"

Brunson and Benson Boone will be on your screens on May 3. 

The Breakfast Club cast reunited for the first time in 40 years

John Hughes' seminal high school comedy "The Breakfast Club" celebrated its 40th anniversary this year. 

Apple TV+ cancels 'Mythic Quest' but will update its finale

Apple TV+ has decided to nix "Mythic Quest" after four seasons. The show, Rob McElhenney's show outside of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," was a comedy that took place within the world of a video game company.

Warner Bros. confirm new 'Gremlins' movie, other legacy sequels

When J.F. Rutherford wrote "Millions now living will never die," surely he was talking about intellectual property. The legacy sequel isn't going anywhere.

The 15 players with at least five Premier League hat tricks

In ice hockey, netting a hat trick is impressive. In football, it’s remarkable. For a footballer to score three goals in a single game is a significant feat, especially at the Premier League level.

'Phineas and Ferb' creators start rap beef with John Oliver

By dint of barring no holds on "Last Week Tonight," John Oliver is no stranger to having beefs with public figures. On occasion these yield lawsuits which, even with the largesse of HBO's legal team behind him, can't be pleasant.

Brandon Sklenar would gladly take on the mantle of Batman

Actor Brandon Sklenar is having a moment. 

Watch SZA sing a song to Elmo on 'Sesame Street'

"Sesame Street" has been around longer than even "Saturday Night Live," though it is not the cultural institution it once was. If you don't have young children, you might not even be aware that it no longer airs on PBS.

'Saturday Night Live' is getting a British spinoff

The year 2025 has been big for "Saturday Night Live." 

Every goalkeeper with over 100 Premier League clean sheets

There are days when a Premier League goalkeeper barely has to break a sweat. If the defense is stout, or the opposition poor, a keeper can pick up a clean sheet without playing the hero.

Big actor being considered to play the villain 'Dune: Messiah'

From the beginning, the "Dune" series has been packed with movie stars. As a baseline, the first film gave us Timothee Chalamet in the lead as Paul Atreides alongside the likes of Jason Momoa and Oscar Isaac.

Netflix's 'Pride and Prejudice' may have found its Mr. Darcy

"Pride and Prejudice" is probably the best-known, best-loved Jane Austen novel. With all due respect to ostensible protagonist Elizabeth Bennet, the definitive character from the story is her roguish love interest Mr.

Copy that: The most memorable films and TV shows about clones

Clones have been part of television and film for many years. Occasionally, clones are used for comedic purposes, but often clones are elements in dystopian sci-fi stories, even horror stories. These are the most memorable movies and TV shows that are about clones and cloning.

Stan by me: The best films and TV shows about obsession gone overboard

Being a fan of something, or someone, can be rewarding and enjoyable. It can also be taken too far. Sometimes, a fan becomes obsessed. Here are some films and TV shows featuring obsessed fans.

The clubs with multiple finishes in the top four of the Premier League table

Winning the Premier League is the ultimate goal, but finishing in the top four has long been almost as important. That has been the threshold for making it into the Champions League for many years. Only 10 clubs have finished in the top four of the table multiple times. Here are the 10 clubs to do it thus far.

Blink-182 announce 2025 'Missionary Impossible' tour with Alkaline Trio in support

If once upon a time you fell in love with a girl at the rock show, good news! Pop-punk icons blink-182 are going on tour. 

"White Lotus" creator Mike White goes in hard on the show's former composer over alleged feud

The dust hasn't fully settled on the third season of "The White Lotus" just yet, as fans and critics continue to parse the finale. In fact, show creator Mike White is still doing the rounds talking about the season.