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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

"Deadpool 2" director David Leitch to direct Netflix's "Gears of War" movie

Video game adaptations continue apace, and Netflix is bringing the "Gears of War" franchise to the streaming service. 

James Bond actor and MST3K icon Joe Don Baker dies at 89

Joe Don Baker, a character actor you have almost assuredly seen in a film or two or 10, has passed away at the age of 89. 

Rihanna is releasing new music...for the Smurfs movie

We don't know who needs to hear this, but Rihanna is Smurfette. 

Canada's "Law & Order" is coming to America

Neither law nor order is exclusive to the United States and we'll soon have an import from our neighbors to the north. 

Bob Odenkirk's vacation gets violent in top notch "Nobody 2" trailer

"Nobody" was an unexpected hit and the sequel looks like it might be positioned for similar success. 

The "Wicked: For Good" Oscar push gets live TV special for Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

From the "everybody wins" department, NBC has announced a live "Wicked" event for this fall. 

Who threw the most recent no-hitter for every MLB team?

Look, the no-hitter is no perfect game. A pitcher can get a bit sloppy and still throw a no-hitter. Loud outs, walks, and the like. Five pitchers have thrown no-hitters and allowed multiple runs.

David Letterman makes surprise guest appearance on Maine talk show

David Letterman, an iconic of the talk show format and comedy in general, was known for his snarky, smartest-guy-in-the-room style, but also for embracing the absurd and the pointless for his own amusement.

FOX renews three shows, bucking network television trend

Fox is going against the grain and picking up three animated shows for renewal. 

75 iconic superstar athletes wearing unusual & unfamiliar uniforms

There are indelible images of certain athletes in specific uniforms. Barry Sanders wearing the Honolulu blue and silver of the Detroit Lions, for example.

John Cena is back to lead the in-your-face "Peacemaker" season 2 trailer

"Peacemaker" season 2 will be out August 21st. 

20 athletes who had notable careers in politics

Professional athletes have a career shelf life shorter than most. What does one do with the rest of their lives? If you’re somebody like Michael Jordan, you do whatever you want.

Legendary athletes whose numbers have yet to be retired

There are the athletes who you would think would have their numbers retired, but it hasn’t happened, at least not yet. Here are some players whose numbers aren’t in the rafters