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Like It or Not, Damon Lindelof Made His Own Watchmen

 And he’s pretty sure that Alan Moore put a hex on him for doing it. By Abraham Riesman
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Brittany Howard’s Solo Mission

 After critical acclaim with the Alabama Shakes, the fiery frontwoman goes it alone. By Craig Jenkins
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A Guide to Asian Restaurants, by Ali Wong

 An excerpt from the comedian’s new book, Dear Girls. By Ali Wong
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The Worst Snubs in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame History (So Far)

 In light of this week’s nominees, here are the artists most deserving of Rock Hall induction who somehow have never been nominated. By Joe Kwaczala

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  1. alas poor snozzberry
    After 12 Years, Christina Hendricks and Geoffrey Arend Call It Quits “We will always be grateful for the love we’ve shared and will always work together to raise our two beautiful dogs.”
  2. conscious uncoupling
    Kurt Sutter Fired From Mayans M.C. for Being ‘an Abrasive Dick’ (His Words) The showrunner seems unsurprised by the news.
  4. music
    Kanye’s New Music Might Now Arrive On October 25, But We’ve Been Burned Before His IMAX movie Jesus Is King premieres on October 25, so either way, something to look forward to.
  5. theater review
    Theater Review: The Sound Inside Just Keeps Looking at Itself Adam Rapp’s play, starring Mary-Louise Parker, can’t get out of its own head.
  6. theater review
    Theater Review: Little Shop of Horrors Is a Bouquet With Bite A superior combo: Big-Broadway talent, community-theater energy.
  7. weddings
    Everything We Know About Jennifer Lawrence’s Lavish, Possibly Haunted Wedding Don’t worry, J-Law’s reported venue isn’t haunted anymore. Probably.
  9. dueling movies
    Nickelodeon and Disney to Release Dueling Underwater-Themed Live Musical Events It’s Bikini Bottom vs. Atlantica!
  10. that's that on that
    The Pete Davidson and Margaret Qualley Thing Is Reportedly Over It seems they were merely cool for the summer.
  11. casting
    Paul Dano Will Antagonize Robert Pattinson’s The Batman As the Riddler But will he wear bedazzled spandex jumpsuits like Jim Carrey?
  12. the range
    Ronan Farrow’s Audiobook Accents Were Informed by His … Anime Voice Roles? Farrow had small parts in two Studio Ghibli films.
  13. trailer mix
    Kerry Washington Sobs in the Rain in Netflix’s American Son Trailer Washington and Steven Pasquale reprise their roles from Christopher Demos-Brown’s Broadway drama.
  14. this! is! jeopardy!
    Jeopardy!’s New Head Writer on Problematic Clues and Alex Trebek’s Go-to Routine “He really makes his job look so easy that I think sometimes people don’t appreciate how good he is.”
  15. money
    How Do I Survive in Hollywood on an Assistant’s Salary? It’s not so easy if you aren’t one of the rich kids.
  16. viewing guide
    From Masked Avengers to Space Squids: A Short History of the Watchmen Universe A guide to the key players from the landmark graphic novel, and the impact they could have on HBO’s new “remix” series.
  17. where's the beef?
    Ronan Farrow’s Book Does Not Skip Any Opportunity to Call Jackie a Bad Movie The Natalie Portman movie was written by the NBC executive that axed Farrow’s Weinstein reporting.
  18. ball is life
    Studio Ghibli Movies Will Finally Be Available to Stream Coming soon to HBO Max.
  19. trailer mix
    Marriage Story Trailer: Scarlett Johansson’s and Adam Driver’s Crying Faces Star Noah Baumbach’s divorce saga is out November 6.
  20. tekashi 6ix9ine
    Showtime Announces Tekashi 6ix9ine Documentary Series to Compete With 50 Cent’s It’s the Fyre Festival wars all over again.
  21. a whole mood
    Rihanna Posts Video Reminding Us It’s a Privilege to Walk Among Her Not. Worthy.
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