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Disney's Snow White: A Poisoned Disaster from the Beginning

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Disney's live-action "Snow White," starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, has sparked many individuals worldwide to voice their opinions both for and against the film. Additionally, the film is suffering at the box office because of it. But will "Snow White" be able to survive her run-in with the poisonous apple of controversy?


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Dungeons and Dragons: The Game That Keeps on Living

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The popular tabletop game, "Dungeons and Dragons," or "D&D," was first released in 1974. Since then, it has accumulated a wide number of fans and players that participate in campaigns, telling unique stories and going on spontaneous adventures. Because of its popularity, many films and television series have been made adapting elements from the game, and more appear to be coming soon.


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Jack the Ripper: Identities, Theories and Fact

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Jack the Ripper, the infamous British serial killer from the 1800’s, has experienced worldwide fame due to his violent actions, as well as how his true identity has been unknown for over a century. While there have been many theories, we may have new information on who the killer really was.


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Dead Duolingo: When Brands Cater to Gen Z

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Duolingo killed their mascot, Duo, then brought it back to life. This was all part of a huge marketing stunt that was most likely just to garner more attention for their app, Duolingo. Duolingo is not the first (or the last) modern company to pull a stunt like this. Looking back, you cannot help but wonder if Generation Z is in charge of marketing now, how much wackier can it really get?


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Surviving the Apocalypse with Disney Princesses: The Best and Worst Candidates

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Disney princesses are a beloved group of strong women, shown in the movies many child watch growing up. Some have magical abilities, but all have a big heart, bravery and a sense of right and wrong. They each have their unique skills, all of which have the potential to be useful in various situations. If the apocalypse were to come, many of the princesses could serve as integral parts of a survival team, each playing a different role. Here is a list of the official Disney princesses, with two additions, ranked in order of least to most potential for getting a team of her people safely through the apocalypse.


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Emilia Perez: Awards Contender Turned Film Disaster

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Netflix released "Emilia Perez," in 2024 as their major award-contender that could have won them multiple awards. However, ever since its release, the film has garnered a wide range of controversies related to the way the film portrays Mexican culture, as well as comments that have resurfaced online from the film's leading actress and director.


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Bianca Censori's Stunt at the 2025 Grammy's

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At the 2025 Grammys, Bianca Censori took off her coat to reveal a mesh see-through outfit that rendered her completely nude on the red carpet. Many have been debating her reasoning for her stunt, and the motivations behind her and her husband Kanye West.