WHAT’S POPPIN’ 🍿 7/13/2024
Your "Weekly Roundup," Keepin’ You In The Loop on Trending Pop Culture & Entertainment News, So You're The Life of The Party!
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'Captain America: Brave New World' trailer debuts, introduces Harrison Ford into the MCU
Check out the trailer below!
What do you think of the trailer? Is this going to be a great flick since Ford has signed on? I have to admit, makes me very interested in seeing the flick. I always liked the Captain America films.
Shelley Duvall ‘The Shining,’ ‘Popeye,’ and ‘Annie Hall’ actress died of diabetes complications.
'God Was Looking Over Me': Eddie Murphy Recalls Time John Belushi And Robin Williams Asked Him To Try Coke
Eddie Murphy gets candid about his faith in God, avoiding drugs, and his hopes for an Oscar in a new interview on The Hollywood Reporter’s podcast “Awards Chatter.”
‘Californication’ is 25 Years Old!
Did the Red Hot Chili Peppers' song 'Californication' predict the future?
Jon Bon Jovi has 'no desire' to sell his music catalog: Those songs 'are my babies'
Mr. BIG just dropped their new album ‘TEN’
It’s already a best seller on Amazon!
Remember this one?
I watched Supacell on Netflix and Loved it! Have you seen it?
In South London, a group of normal people suddenly develop superpowers, and the only apparent connection between them is that they are all Black; as they deal with the impact of their powers on their daily lives, one man must bring them together.
Really interesting concept for a superhero show. It has faults, but overall very entertaining. If you haven’t seen it, check it out!
Several nostalgic films have dropped in Steelbook format, and also happen to be on the best seller list this week! I love the new covers, these are amazing!!
Starship Troopers (25th Anniversary SteelBook)
THE FIFTH ELEMENT (Steelbook)
Heavy Metal / Heavy Metal 2000 2-Movie Collection (Steelbook)
Rudy 30th Anniversary SteelBook
Mattel just dropped 30 years of nostalgic fun from the 1990s TV series, Street Sharks. Jab & Slash are available too!
LEGO released the most amazing DC Batman: The Animated Series set I’ve seen so far - Gotham City Build and Display Adult Set with Minifigures
It’s pricey, but I’m seriously considering adding it to my collection. I mean this thing can be mounted on the wall!!
This rad LED Digital Transformation Watch reminded me of the Transformer watch from the 80s!
These are articles I loved reading right here on Substack!
Dungeons & Dragons Saves Lives by
This Nostalgic Life Issue #7 by
GenAI Is Trying to Kill Creativity by
Practice leaving social media by
This will take you back to the 90s…
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Stay rad!
~ John
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It takes practice to leave social media! Thank you for the mention :)
Hi John, I love how you put your newsletter together. There is just so much in it, which I like. And, Street Sharks? What a cool find!