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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 fire drummer Zak Starkey for 2nd time in a month ahead of farewell tour launch

The Who's summer tour kicks off August 16 in Southern Florida

"Mission: Impossible" director Christopher McQuarrie laments that "fan service is poison"

Director Christopher McQuarrie let it be known what he feels about fan service. 

"Sesame Street" signs new streaming deal with Netflix

This is the kind of news Guy Smiley would be happy to report: "Sesame Street," the iconic show to educate and entertain small children, has a new home.

Nicole Kidman says "Practical Magic 2" is "witchy," which is good considering it's a movie about witches

The sequel to the cult favorite "Practical Magic" starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as witch sisters is slated to be released on September 18, 2026.

Foo Fighters are looking for a new drummer again

The Foo Fighters will be in the market for a new drummer. 

"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.