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Jonathan Bennett fans rejoice! The beloved GLAAD Media Award winning film The Groomsmen: Second Chances is set to air this Saturday, September 13th on Hallmark Channel at 8pm ET. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jonathan Bennett (@jonathandbennett) Starring Bennett, the King of Gay Christmas himself, and newcomer Alex [...]The post Dont miss The Groomsmen: Second Chances coming to your TV this Saturday! first appeared on GLAAD.

Everyone is talking about Alchemised, the Harry Potter fan fic-turned-novel that just scored a major movie deal this week. Could this be the answer to ditching J.K. Rowling without losing the remnants of a beloved world so many people grew up with?If you need to catch up, here's what we know.What Is 'Alchemised'?See on InstagramAlchemised is a dark romantasy novel by SenLinYu that started as a Harry Potter Dramione (Draco/Hermione) fan fic called "Manacled." It follows Helena Marino (fka Hermione Granger), an alchemist and healer with missing memories who has been taken prisoner by a powerful necromancer. The story has also drawn comparisons to The Handmaid's Tale, if you want a better idea of the vibes.The fan fic version was first published on Archive of Our Own (Ao3) in 2018. After earning a ton of readers, it was pulled and repackaged as an original novel that will be published by Del Rey at Penguin Random House on September 23, 2025.'Alchemised' the movie (@) As if that wasn't bold enough, it was announced on Wednesday that Legendary inked a whopping seven-figure deal for the movie rights to Alchemised, which an anonymous source told The Hollywood Reporter may be one of the highest amounts for a book's movie rights (not taking inflation into account).Not much else is known about what will become of the film at this point, but Legendary is obviously putting a lot of cash behind it, so there's little doubt we'll see some big names tossed around in the future.Who is SenLinYu?See on InstagramSenLinYu is a first-time novelist who uses they/she pronouns and has decided to retain their pen name for publishing. Their website bio notes that they live in Portland with their family and "started writing in the Notes app of their phone during their baby's nap time."What does this all have to do with 'Harry Potter?' (@) Well, as mentioned, Alchemised began as Harry Potter fan fiction. Many of the fans who are preemptively hyped for the novel have already read the Dramione version and come to love it.There's already some question as to whether this might be a way for a very specific subset of Harry Potter fans to keep their love of the franchise sort of alive without directly supporting J.K. Rowling. The author is nonbinary, so at least not somebody who's out there attacking trans people on social media.That said, it's unclear just how heavily the serial numbers were filed off to make this publishable without infringing upon copyright. What HP fans initially fell in love with was already set in a post-canon alternate universe take on the books, with a much darker tone than the original, so it's not like we'll be reading about 11 year olds getting sorted into Hogwarts houses.Online delight and criticism (@) The popularity of "Manacled" really cannot be overstated. It's extremely well-known in Harry Potter fandom, especially among Dramione fans. It will undoubtedly sell very well, and Legendary will almost certainly make bank on the film.Still, there's plenty of criticism to be found before anyone even touches on the story itself. Fan fic even alternate universe fan fic that takes liberties with the world, relationships, and other aspects is built on existing work. Legally, it exists in somewhat of a gray area. Writers of original works have often turned a blind eye to it, though some of us are old enough to remember the era of Anne Rice sending cease-and-desist letters to anyone writing in her worlds.The uptick lately in things like Alchemised and The Love Hypothesis not even being mentioned in the media without a nod to the source material makes some people nervous that powerful writers or studios might decide to change their stance on letting fandom be.There's also the sense among some fan fic readers and writers that using free, community-driven sites like Ao3 as a testing ground and then repackaging the work for profit is somewhat of a betrayal of the intention behind fandom. It's a controversial topic, to say the least, and one that's likely to see a lot more discussion after Alchemised is released.And then there's the Harry Potter tie-in, specifically. While supporting Alchemised can be seen as a middle finger to Rowling, the endless mentions of the franchise help keep it alive. If people who didn't care about Harry Potter before fall in love with Alchemised, will they seek out Rowling's work as well? Will her platform grow?Considering her already extensive reach, that might be a fruitless question to consider at this point anyway. And the same is likely already true of Alchemised itself. All of the cats are already out of the bag, for better or for worse.

Stephen King has apologized after a false statement about conservative activist Charlie Kirk circulated online just as news of Kirks killing stunned his followers.Kings Post and RetractionThe 77-year-old horror novelist sparked backlash when he responded to Fox News host Jesse Watters defense of Kirk on X, formerly known as Twitter. Watters had suggested Kirk was not controversial or polarizing.King shot back with: He advocated stoning gays to death. Just sayin. The post was later deleted after users pointed out that Kirk had publicly voiced support for LGBTQ rights.King followed with multiple apologies, clarifying:I apologize for saying Charlie Kirk advocated stoning gays. What he actually demonstrated was how some people cherry-pick Biblical passages.I was wrong, and I apologize. I have deleted the post.This is what I get for reading something on Twitter w/o fact-checking. Wont happen again.Sen. Ted Cruz quickly weighed in, calling King a horrible, evil, twisted liar. Kings reply: The horrible, evil, twisted liar apologizes.Kirks Killing in UtahKirk, 31, was fatally shot Wednesday during his American Comeback Tour stop at Utah Valley University. Police identified the suspect as Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old who allegedly told relatives in recent months that he believed Kirk was full of hate.Robinson was taken into custody Thursday night after a daylong manhunt. Officials said he confessed, or at least strongly implied, responsibility for the shooting to family members.Utah Gov. Spencer Cox opened a press conference Friday with the words, We got him, before condemning the attack. Cox called Kirks killing an assault on all Americans and on free speech itself, stressing that political violence cannot be tolerated.Kings History of Online SpatsThe Carrie and The Shining author has never shied away from political commentary. A longtime critic of Donald Trump, King has referred to the former president as a bully and predicted that many of his supporters will eventually downplay their allegiance.Still, this weeks exchange underscores how quickly misinformation can spread, especially when amplified by a cultural figure with a massive online following.Source

Nature, Published online: 10 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02872-5Discovery joins a list of the greatest hits of the LIGO detector, which ten years ago became the first to detect gravitational waves.

Nature, Published online: 10 September 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09492-zGlutamatergic and GABAergic (-aminobutyric acid-producing) cortical neuronal activity drives proliferation of small lung cell cancer via paracrine interactions and through synapses formed with tumour cells.

Nature, Published online: 10 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02811-4Through lawsuits, grant tracking, whistle-blowing and more, resistance to the US war on science is growing.

Nature, Published online: 10 September 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09483-0Analysis of samples from the asteroid Ryugu provide evidence of late fluid flow in a carbonaceous asteroid, indicating that such bodies may have retained two to three times more water than previously thought.

Nature, Published online: 09 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02935-7Scans suggest that colours light up the same parts of different peoples brains. Plus, a pig-organ transplant success story and how warming water could decimate a vital phytoplankton.

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Glee fans got a dose of nostalgia this week when Chris Colfer unexpectedly crossed paths with his onscreen dad, Mike OMalley.The pair, who played Kurt and Burt Hummel on the hit Fox series, bumped into each other at the airport. Colfer shared the sweet run-in on Threads, posting a photo of the two embracing. OMalley, ever the proud dad figure, pointed at Colfer with a straight face while the actor beamed for the camera.Always love running into family at the airport! Colfer wrote, tagging OMalley and adding, Love ya, Dad!The Hummels Lasting LegacyThe Hummel father-son storyline remains one of the most impactful arcs in Glees six-season run from 2009 to 2015. Kurt was among the first openly gay teen characters to lead a network series, with Colfers performance praised for its honesty and heart.OMalleys Burt Hummel, initially written as a gruff, sports-loving dad, became one of televisions most memorable portrayals of unconditional parental support. Their dynamic earned both actors Emmy nods, and Colfer later took home a Golden Globe in 2011.Glee Memories and Real-Life BondsThough Glee ended a decade ago, its cast continues to reunite in unexpected ways. The show left behind a complicated but enduring legacy, remembered as much for its campy performances as for its groundbreaking LGBTQ+ representation.Colfer and OMalleys surprise encounter follows other recent meetups. Just last year, OMalley caught up with Darren Criss, who played Kurts onscreen husband Blaine Anderson, for the shows 15th anniversary. OMalley jokingly called Criss a heckuva son-in-law in his caption.Over the summer, Colfer and Criss also reunited when Criss won a Tony Award for his role in Maybe Happy Ending. Colfer celebrated the milestone by sharing photos from their post-show hangout.Fans Still Gleeking OutFor Glees devoted fanbase, affectionately known as Gleeks, these reunions provide a reminder of the shows cultural footprint. While the cast has endured tragedy, including the deaths of Cory Monteith and Naya Rivera, moments like Colfer and OMalleys airport photo keep the spirit of the series alive.OMalley also used the reunion to shout out Colfers latest project. The actor and author is preparing for his upcoming book tour, and OMalley couldnt help but cheer him on in the comments.This kid is a rock star! OMalley wrote. Couldnt be more proud of this dude Book tour now!Source

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Lady Mary Crawley is going out in style. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, sees the Crawley family and their staff navigating the 1930s. When Mary lands at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial ruin, the entire household must rally to protect their legacy and embrace a new era. But in the process, Mary doesnt just secure her own place in historyshe cements her status as a queer icon.Michelle Dockery, who has embodied Lady Mary since 2010, couldnt agree more. Yeah. Well, shes a gay icon, isnt she? And I love that. In this movie, those characters are all being invited into the house, she tells Gayety.They being Marys former butler Thomas Barrow, his movie-star beau Guy Dexter, and none other than playwright legend Nol Coward.(L to R) Allen Leech stars as Tom Branson, Dominic West as Guy Dexter and Robert James-Collier as Thomas Barrow in DOWNTON ABBEY: The Grand Finale, a Focus Features release.Credit: Rory Mulvey / 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLCMary and Barrow: An Unlikely DuoWeve seen Mary and Barrow, the closeted butler who found love with Dexter in the second Downton film, grow their friendship over the years. Dockery said Mary always sympathized with his struggles.She sees something in Barrow really early on, and I love that relationship between them in the series where she can see how much hes resisting and having to change who he is for the sake of the time and the society, she explained.And its such a great resolve that he ends up, obviously in this relationship with Guy Dexter and Marys thrilled for him.Their friendship has always been one of the shows most layered, and Dockery loves how it culminates here: Its such a great moment when she invites him up to have cocktails with everybody because why not? Hes now not working at the house and hes no longer a footman and he should be part of the environment.Michelle Dockery stars as Lady Mary in DOWNTON ABBEY: The Grand Finale, a Focus Features release.Credit: Rory Mulvey / 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLCHappy EndingsDockery also imagines a fabulous future for Mary once the credits roll. I think that she, after the film ends, I think shes about to go into the library and write some letters to Nol Coward and Guy Dexter and say, are you up for a party this weekend? I like to think that the new generation is going to be more of a party for them.Who Knew Divorce Would Cause Such a ScandalEven with her own hardshipsmainly being shunned from society because shes going through a divorceMary always stands tall. Dockery noted, Reading the script for the first time, I was really shocked as to how she was treated and how a woman wouldve been shunned out of society. As a modern woman, I just couldnt believe it. Who cares?Downton Abbey may be ending, but Lady Marys reign as a gay icon is only just beginning. Plus a happy ending for the gays? What more could you ask for. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is now playing in theaters. Source

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Tim Curry is looking back at the wild ride of The Rocky Horror Picture Show five decades after its release, and reflecting on the films radical impact on audiences.Now 78 and living with paralysis caused by a stroke, Curry rarely gives interviews. But in a new sit-down with CBS Sunday Morning, the actor opened up about stepping into his career-defining role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, and why the films message still resonates.Hes a tough guy. And he expects the world to revolve around him, Curry said of his fishnet-clad character, who he first played on stage in 1973 before reprising in the 1975 movie.For the uninitiated, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a campy, genre-bending musical about a straight-laced couple whose car breaks down, leading them to the bizarre castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter a self-proclaimed sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania. What follows is a riot of mad science, glitter, gender-bending, and unapologetic sexuality. With its rock soundtrack and embrace of the outrageous, the film gleefully broke every rule of traditional cinema in 1975.From Failure to Cult PhenomenonThough its impossible to imagine pop culture without Rocky Horror, Curry recalled the movies rocky start.But as midnight screenings grew into interactive events, with fans dressing up, singing along, and reveling in the chaos, the film transformed into the ultimate cult classic. For your first movie to run for 50 years is crazy, Curry said.A Queer Classic That Changed LivesFor LGBTQ+ audiences, Rocky Horror wasnt just campy fun. It was permission. With Frank-N-Furter at its center, the movie pushed boundaries around gender, sexuality, and desire in ways few mainstream films had dared.Ive had people who left [the film] thinking they would say the stuff they had always wanted to say, and did, Curry shared. When asked if the movie gave people the freedom to be themselves, he answered simply: I think so.A Lasting LegacyToday, Curry credits the films endurance to that message of liberation. As he put it:Be who you want to be and have the b-s to do it.Fifty years later, The Rocky Horror Picture Show remains a queer touchstone, proof that a so-called failure can become a cultural revolution in fishnets and heels.Source

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