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  1. what happened here
    A Breakdown of Armie Hammer Allegations, Controversies, and Time-share DramaIn case you’re a little confused about how we ended up here …
  2. the mighty thor
    How Natalie Portman Returned to Thor After a ‘Furious’ Grudge Against MarvelThe biggest shock of Thor: Love and Thunder isn’t that Portman turns up as Thor — it’s that the Academy Award winner returned to the role at all.
  3. arrests
    Everything We Know About YSL’s RICO CaseThe 88-page grand-jury indictment characterizes YSL, “Young Slime Life,” as a “criminal street gang” and alleges 182 instances of criminal activity.
  4. the baz of it all
    Counting the Baz-isms in Baz Luhrmann’s ElvisBaz Luhrmann can do many things, but he cannot do less — especially not in Elvis.
  5. explainer
    Doctor Strange’s Multiverse of Madness Mid-Credits Meet-Cute, ExplainedWho was that?
  6. fast break
    It’s Time to Relive All the Winning Time DramaFrom the basketball court to the Supreme Court, everyone’s dealing with drama.
  7. explainer
    That Bloody, Head-bashing Game in The Northman Is Based on a Real Viking SportTwo Viking experts explain the ins and outs of the violent Viking-era sport known as knattleikr.
  8. hair flair
    Which Alexander Skarsgård Hairdo from The Northman Is Right for You?Charting Amleth’s character arc through the vengeful prince’s pageboy, bowl cut, and ‘90s boy-band bob.
  9. explainer
    What’s Up With Megan Thee Stallion’s Messy Label Legal Battle?“Lord free me from this joke ass label.”
  10. hype house
    The Hype House Allegations That Didn’t Make It Onto NetflixGomez went on Dave Portnoy and Josh Richards’s podcast with a lawyer and forensics expert.
  11. who’s your daddy
    Wait, That Guy? Explaining That Finale Reveal in The Witcher Season TwoHow to make sense of the final moments of “Family.”
  12. tl;dw
    12 Get Back Moments You Need to Know to Act Like You Watched the Whole ThingGet back … your time with this handy cheat sheet.
  13. the hoax
    The Big Questions Surrounding Jussie Smollett’s Hate-Crime Hoax Trial, AnsweredWhat is at stake for the former Empire star?
  14. state of the industry
    After Contracts, Below-the-Line Crew Say the Industry Still Has a Long Way to Go“It’s time for a full reckoning with the way that the industry is made.”
  15. scroll patrol
    TikTok Is No Longer Safe From Your ParentsThe living-room version of the app has arrived.
  16. hulk-size!
    Disney+ Is Beefing Up 13 Marvel Films With an Imax Toggle“America’s ass” is about to get a little bigger.
  17. spoilers ahead
    Eternals’ First Post-Credits Scene, Explained: What’s a Starfox?This guy looks familiar.
  18. american streaming story
    Hold On, Is Impeachment: American Crime Story Not on ‘FX on Hulu’?You might need a cable login for this one.
  19. wait what
    What Is Going On in Spike Lee’s 9/11 HBO Docuseries?NYC Epicenters 9/11–2021 ½ courted controversy before it even aired. Here’s what to know before watching.
  20. the law
    Everything You Need to Know About R. Kelly’s Racketeering and Sex-Crime TrialOpening arguments are scheduled for August 18.
  21. f is for family
    Cardi B’s Cameo in F9, ExplainedShe plays “Cara’s sister” in the action sequel. But wait — who’s Cara?
  22. viewing guide
    Let’s Illuminate the Shadow and Bone UniverseGet ready to step into Netflix’s version of the Grishaverse — and if you just said, “What the hell’s a Grisha?” Congratulations, this is for you.
  23. fight! fight! fight!
    Every Cobra Kai Fight You Need to RememberA refresher on the major physical confrontations, internal struggles, and personal beefs that will shape season three.
  24. ask an expert
    An Expert Explains Why You’re Scared of Creepy Clowns and Other Horror TropesA Harvard psychiatrist has the answers to your It-based fears.
  25. What Happened to Benjen Stark on Game of Thrones?A complete guide to the lost member of the Stark clan.
  26. explainer
    Separating Fact and Fiction in Netflix’s The Get DownLet us break it down.
  27. explainer
    Should We Worry About Rickon, the Wildest of the Stark Kids?Maybe not as much as you think!
  28. Why It’s a Misconception That Game of Thrones Has Gone ‘Off-Book’There’s still a lot of source material left to mine.
  29. explainer
    What Exactly Do The Path’s Meyerists Believe In?Here’s everything you need to know about the religion-cult hybrid.
  30. explainer
    How Can a Computer-Animated Movie Have ‘Special Effects’? Let Pixar Explain!Why The Good Dinosaur is being called “Pixar’s biggest effects film to date.”
  31. explainer
    What You Need to Know About That Black-and-White House on Game of ThronesAnd the assassins who live inside it.
  32. explainer
    Who Are the Sons of the Harpy, and Why Do They Hate Daenerys?Think of them as Meereen’s version of the Klan.
  33. explainer
    How Trevor Noah Became the Next Host of The Daily ShowGet to know the 31-year-old comedian from South Africa.
  34. explainer
    Here’s Why Taylor Swift Dumped SpotifyShe knows what she’s worth. 
  35. explainer
    Here’s How You Sell a Haunted HouseA realtor who specializes in properties with “stigmatized pasts” explains. 
  36. explainer
    Game of Thrones: How Long Has Ser Jorah Mormont Been Doing That?To viewers paying close attention, this is no surprise.
  37. explainer
    Game of Thrones: Who Is the Mountain?The character has been played by three different actors.
  38. explainer
    Why Is Littlefinger So Obsessed With the Stark Women?Why did he do that thing that he did?
  39. explainer
    How Does the Justice System Work in Game of Thrones?Tyrion went on trial. But what exactly is the law in Westeros?
  40. explainer
    What Happens Next on Game of Thrones Following This Week’s Events?Read no further if you haven’t caught up on this week’s episode.
  41. explainer
    Your Guide to the World of Beautiful CreaturesWe enlisted the help of the books’ co-authors, Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl.
  42. explainer
    A Crash Course on the Vampire Rules in Breaking Dawn - Part 2Here is how to keep all the vampires straight.
  43. cloud atlas
    Your Guide to the Characters and Connections of Cloud AtlasConfused by the film? Even just a bit? Read our character-by-character explainer.
  44. explainer
    Explaining the Long-Term Success of the Underworld FranchiseFour films in, this relatively small action series about a vampire still makes $100 million every time out.
  45. explainer
    Insiders on Why Kristen Wiig Isn’t Making a Bridesmaids SequelAnd confirmation of her next project.
  46. explainer
    A Handy Guide to Understanding HBO’s LuckWhat is a “Pick Six” and the answers to other questions raised by last night’s premiere.
  47. explainer
    Cougar Town’s Bill Lawrence Talks About Mid-Season Move“I’m not that bummed out.”
  48. explainer
    What’s Mindy Kaling’s Future on The Office?In all likelihood she’ll be acting on it, but she may not be writing for it.
  49. explainer
    Guillermo del Toro Is Too Sad to Explain Why He Left The HobbitHe is really, vaguely bummed.