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Marvel Fans Mourn the Superhero Team-Ups We’re Doomed Never to See in the MCU

via Marvel Studios With the Marvel Cinematic Universe dropping a new personality into the canon every other month these days, it’s not just the story possibilities that continue to grow, but also the disheartening realization that not all of those stories will get to be told. Indeed, beyond What If…? and a myriad of fan fiction websites, the passage of time simply won’t allow for all the Marvel team-ups we may desire, which admittedly may happily lead fans to the comics in hopes of scratching that particular…

James Gunn, Isiah Witlock Jr., Stephen King, and More Mourn the Loss of Lance Reddick

Michael Tran/FilmMagic/Getty The shocking and tragic loss of actor Lance Reddick is making waves across social media today as his colleagues, friends, and fans grieve his premature passing. Reddick, who was known for his work on HBO’s The Wire and the John Wick movie franchise passed away from natural causes today according to his management. Reddick was an artist of extreme versatility and was known for his dramatic and comedic abilities. He appeared in acclaimed dramas, action franchises, sci-fi series, and…

Sneakerheads Mourn Eastbay, Whose Catalog Was the Bible of Athletic Shoes

Sneakerheads and professional athletes are mourning a mail-order catalog.Eastbay, which sold shoes for more than 40 years, has been slowly dying. News that its website would soon close sparked tributes this week for the catalog that ruled the 1990s for young sneaker lovers.  Eastbay was in its prime in the 1990s, years before the iPhone, when sneaker shopping from a sofa meant flipping pages and dialing a phone. The catalog went out monthly with around 100 pages of the latest sneakers and sports gear. Fans would grab it…

Gucci Mane, Key Glock, NLE Choppa And More Mourn Loss of Big Scarr

Rising Memphis rapper Big Scarr passed away on Thursday, TMZ reports. Scarr, born Alexander Woods, was 22 years old.Gucci Mane, who signed Big Scarr to his New 1017 Records label in 2020, took to Instagram on Thursday to the mourn the up-and-comer’s death. “This hurt. I’m a miss you,” Gucci wrote.TMZ notes that Scarr’s cause of death is unknown, though there are no signs of foul play.Numerous journalists and rap insiders took to social media on Friday to share tributes to Scarr, while acknowledging the recent tragedies…

Musicians mourn as local rehearsal complex Bedrock.LA closes

Saturday afternoon felt like a wake outside of Bedrock.LA in Echo Park.At noon, a few hundred of the thousands of musicians who recorded, rehearsed and found friends there for 13 years lined up at the byzantine industrial building, just a few blocks north of Echo Park Lake. They picked over a fire sale of Bedrock’s gear, carting off drum sets, amp stacks, pianos and P.A. systems with misty eyes and a quiet nostalgia. But mostly, they’d gathered for one last look around the space where they’d nurtured dreams of stardom, or…

James Gunn Admits Big Changes Are Ahead for the DCU as Fans Mourn the Death of Superman All Over Again

We have a DC-charged sci-fi roundup for you today, something that was inevitable as Marvel’s biggest rival in the superhero sphere has hit its biggest crisis since, well, about last week. Following a shocking exposé on the ins and outs of what new boss James Gunn has got planned for the DCU (not DCEU anymore, remember), the man himself has responded to the chatter. But it’s done little to assure people that the fan-favorite who only just returned might be on his way straight out the door. After a tense 24 hours for DC…

Artists at AMAs Mourn Five Killed, Dozens Hurt in Colorado Shooting – The Hollywood Reporter

A number of stars used their time onstage at the American Music Awards Sunday night to speak about Saturday night’s shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, which left five people dead and 25 others injured. “Every award that I ever win will always first and foremost be dedicated to the queer community at large,” says Dove Cameron, while accepting the award for new artist of the year.  “I want to remind everyone how important queer visibility is, and how important our community is,” she…

DC Boss James Gunn Shares Single Emoji to Mourn Kevin Conroy’s Passing

via The CW James Gunn has only been in his new job as co-CEO of DC Studios for less than two weeks, but he’s already mourning the loss of one of the comic book company’s most iconic figures following the tragic passing of legendary Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy. For an entire generation, Conroy was the definitive take on the Caped Crusader, and in terms of sheer volume he played the dual role of Bruce Wayne and his costumed alter-ego on more occasions than anyone else. The 66 year-old’s long and illustrious…

Superhero Fans Mourn the Hotly-Anticipated Sequel That Was Supposed to Hit Theaters Today

An Academy Award-winning superhero movie that is beloved by fans was supposed to have a sequel released Friday that sadly won’t be coming to theaters for several months from now. That isn’t stopping fans of the forthcoming Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse from mourning what could have been a delightfully superhero-filled weekend on the eve of Halloween. Though Across The Spider-Verse was originally announced as coming out on Oct. 7, 2022, it has since gotten an updated release date of June 2, 2023. The…

David Beckham gets emotional after waiting in 12-hour line to mourn Queen

Thousands of people spent London`s coldest night in months huddled in line to view the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, and former England soccer captain David Beckham was one of the many mourners. David reportedly waited for over 12 hours in the queue to catch a glimpse of the queen`s coffin, Page Six reported. He appeared to have lined up without his famous family at 2:00 a.m. on Friday morning and waited over 12 hours to see the Queen lying in state. He even got emotional. He was spotted wiping away tears inside…