Brendan Morrow

Staff Writer

Brendan is a staff writer at The Week. A graduate of Hofstra University with a degree in journalism, he also writes about horror films for Bloody Disgusting and has previously contributed to The Cheat Sheet, Heavy, WhatCulture, and more. He lives in New York City surrounded by Star Wars posters.

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10 great Thanksgiving TV episodes to watch on streaming

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Daily gossip

The daily gossip: November 23, 2022

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Andor: The best Star Wars Easter eggs and tie-ins

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not safe for work

Kanye West reportedly showed explicit photos of Kim Kardashian to employees

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A short history of Disney's LGBTQ+ representation

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How accurate is The Fabelmans?

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The daily gossip: November 22, 2022

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cause of death

Researchers suggest Bruce Lee died from drinking too much water

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The future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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The must-watch Hallmark Channel Christmas movies of 2022

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What's going on at Disney?

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she is the champion

Amy Schneider becomes 1st trans person to win Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions

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The daily gossip: November 21, 2022

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is this thing on?

Kanye West returns to Twitter, tweets 'shalom'

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out with the new bob in with the old bob

Bob Iger makes surprise return to Disney as CEO Bob Chapek is ousted

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out of styles

Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde reportedly break up

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The daily gossip: November 18, 2022

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trouble trouble trouble

Ticketmaster parent facing DOJ investigation amid Swift chaos

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late bloomer

95-year-old Angela Álvarez wins Best New Artist at the Latin Grammys

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get well soon

Al Roker hospitalized with blood clots in leg and lungs

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marooned

Taylor Swift general public sale canceled by Ticketmaster after presale chaos

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The daily gossip: November 17, 2022

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Feature

What will win the Best Picture Oscar in 2023?

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party's over?

CNN reportedly wants less drunken 'zany antics' during New Year's Eve show

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The daily gossip: November 16, 2022

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hard pass

Fraser won't attend Golden Globes after accusing group's former president of sexual assault

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'devastating consequences'

Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider testifies in Ohio against 'dangerous' trans bill

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the queen is dead?

Mariah Carey loses bid to trademark 'Queen of Christmas'

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The daily gossip: November 15, 2022

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power couple

Beyoncé ties Jay-Z for most Grammy nominations ever

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The daily gossip: November 14, 2022

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get well soon

Jay Leno seriously burned after car 'erupted into flames'

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R.I.P.

John Aniston, Days of Our Lives star and father of Jennifer Aniston, dies

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hello dolly

Jeff Bezos gives Dolly Parton $100 million for charity

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a shuri-fire hit

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever scores record-breaking opening

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Everything we know about House of the Dragon season 2 so far