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[Neil deGrasse Tyson @neiltyson]

With a 96-inch wingspan and the uncanny ability — at a height of 7’4” — to not just dunk the ball but also hit 3-pointers, “Wemby” (Victor Wembanyama) of the San Antonio @Spurs, is widely rumored to be a space Alien.

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[DepressedBergman @DannyDrinksWine]

Clint Eastwood & Barbara Eden during the filming of 'Rawhide' (1959-1965)¬ s06e10 .

[Film Updates @FilmUpdates]

Anya Taylor-Joy on starring in multiple desert-set films like ‘FURIOSA’ and ‘DUNE: PART THREE’

"It always makes me laugh, because I have no idea what it is about my hair, my skin tone, or the largeness of my eyes that makes anyone think I’m suited to be a desert creature—but people love to put me there, and I do feel a real affinity for it."

(https://t.co/E7uClM2UEw)

[I talk hoops 🏀 @trendyhoopstars]

There are currently only eight players in the WNBA averaging at least 6 assists per game, and two of them are Olivia Miles and Veronica Burton. We'll get to see both floor generals in action tonight when Miles and the Minnesota Lynx take on Burton and the Golden State Valkyries.

Miles enters the matchup ranked seventh in the league in assists at (6.2) per game and is one of just two players, alongside Alyssa Thomas, averaging at least 15+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists this season. She's been especially impressive over her last three games, averaging (17.3) points, (5.0) rebounds, and (7.7) assists. Her ability to get downhill, create opportunities for teammates, and deliver highlight-worthy passes has made her one of the most entertaining players to watch this season.

Burton sits right behind Miles in eighth place at (6.1) assists per game. She's enjoying the best offensive season of her career, averaging a career-high (14.2) points while shooting a career-best 44.4% from three-point range. Burton is coming off a performance in which she narrowly missed her second double-double of the season, finishing with 10 points and 9 assists in just 23 minutes against the Portland Fire. If Golden State hopes to knock off the league's top team tonight, Burton will need to make an impact both as a scorer and as a facilitator.

[Maria Sharapova @MariaSharapova]

Cloudy with a chance of Stella 😉

[The Marilyn Diaries @MarilynDiary]

Marilyn Monroe primping before a scene on the set of "We're Not Married," in 1952.

[Heavy Metal @HeavyMetalInk]

Shaolin Cowboy: Cruel to Be Kin is a 7-issue miniseries created by Geof Darrow and published by Dark Horse Comics between 2020 and 2022, with Dave Stewart as the colorist artist.

The story once again follows the Shaolin Cowboy, a wandering warrior trapped in a surreal desert filled with mutants, impossible creatures, absurd violence and post-apocalyptic chaos. As with Darrow’s previous work, the narrative functions more as a succession of massive set pieces than a traditional story, pushing every scene to the extreme visually.

[Modern History @modernhistory]

Monica Bellucci as Cleopatra in 2002.

[cinesthetic. @TheCinesthetic]

Iranian-French filmmaker and graphic novelist Marjane Satrapi has sadly passed away at the age of 56.

Satrapi was best known for Persepolis and its acclaimed animated film adaptation, works that brought her international recognition and made her one of the most influential voices in contemporary graphic storytelling.

Her legacy spans literature, film, and advocacy for freedom, women’s rights, and human rights.

Rest in peace. 🖤

[Minnesota Lynx @minnesotalynx]

LIV IS THE ROOKIE OF THE MONTH. 🥽

[Roland-Garros @rolandgarros]

Your 2026 women’s Roland-Garros final 🤩

A fairy tale vs a teenage sensation 🍿

#RolandGarros

[Dr. M.F. Khan @Dr_TheHistories]

May 26, 1994, Michael Jackson quietly married Lisa Marie Presley in a private ceremony in the Dominican Republic, creating one of the most unexpected unions in entertainment history, yet one of the most fascinating hidden details is that their connection stretched back nearly twenty years before they ever became a couple. Long before headlines, interviews, and worldwide attention, a young Lisa Marie had crossed paths with Michael as a child in the 1970s when both were already living extraordinary lives shaped by famous last names. Michael carried the weight of being one of the world's biggest performers, while Lisa Marie grew up as the daughter of Elvis Presley, a legacy that followed her everywhere. What often gets overlooked is how deeply both understood the unusual experience of growing up under relentless public attention. Friends close to them later described conversations that revolved less around fame and more around trust, family expectations, and the challenge of finding genuine relationships when the entire world seemed to be watching. Their marriage instantly became global news because it brought together two families forever linked to music history, but behind the headlines was a story about two people who understood pressures few others could imagine. In photographs from that era, they often appeared smiling, relaxed, and determined to present a united front despite constant scrutiny. One touching aspect that history sometimes forgets is how both had spent much of their lives surrounded by admiration from millions yet still searched for something as simple as understanding and companionship. Whether attending events together or sharing quieter moments away from cameras, they seemed aware that the public would always view their relationship through the lens of their famous surnames. Decades later, the images remain compelling not simply because they feature two iconic figures, but because they capture a rare moment when the worlds of the King of Pop and the daughter of the King of Rock and Roll unexpectedly collided. It serves as a reminder that even the most famous people in history often seek the same things everyone else does: connection, acceptance, and someone who understands the unique journey that shaped their lives.

© Historical Photos

#drthehistories

[Las Vegas Aces @LVAces]

Tuesday Threads 🧵

Presented by @Ally // #ALLINLV

[DepressedBergman @DannyDrinksWine]

Howard Hawks on working with Marilyn Monroe:

"Marilyn Monroe was the most frightened little girl who had no confidence in her ability. She was afraid to come on the screen. Very strange girl. And yet she had this strange effect when she was photographed. Nobody dated her, nobody took her out, nobody paid any attention to her. She’d sit on the set with practically nothing on, and a pretty extra girl would walk by and everybody’d whistle. But she got out in front of the camera, and the camera liked her, and all of a sudden she was a great sex symbol.

Fortunately, I had her in a couple of the first pictures that she did 'Monkey Business' (1952) and 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' (1953), when she wasn’t worried. And also I had Jane Russell’s help in making 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'. We had a lot of fun doing the picture, but there were a lot of times when I was ready to give up the ghost. Jane Russell would say, “Look at me—all he wants you to do is such-and-such a thing.” And Marilyn would say to her, “Why didn’t you tell me?” But I had an easy time compared to some of the directors who worked with her afterward. Because after she got very important she became more and more frightened, and she just didn’t want to come out and do a scene. She didn’t think she was good enough to do the things that she did.

She was always better in fantastic material, wasn’t she? Like in 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'?

There wasn’t a real thing about her. Everything was completely unreal. They tried to make her play real parts in a couple of pictures, and the pictures were disasters. 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' was the first one where she really went good, and then they had no sense to stick with that."

("Hawks on Hawks", Joseph McBride, 1982)

P.S: Remembering Marilyn Monroe on her 100th birthday!

[The Tennis Letter @TheTennisLetter]

Naomi Osaka was asked if she’s encouraged after her loss to Sabalenka or if she’s daunted at the task of closing the gap between them, ‘I can’t let myself be discouraged every time I lose or win against someone. Because honestly, hitting a ball doesn’t really matter, like, on Earth’

“I wondered when you come off a match like this… she played an unbelievable level. How encouraged are you or how sort of daunted are you at sort of closing that gap? Presumably that’s where you want to be again… number 1.”

Naomi: “You know, I kind of realized like… I don’t know if you knew me before, but I would be very very disappointed in myself after matches like these. But I kinda realized it doesn’t matter at all. I’ve played her multiple times and sadly to say lost multiple times. The only thing I can keep doing is trying l my best. Maybe hopefully it’ll work out in my favor one day. But I can’t let myself be discouraged every time I lose to someone or win against someone. Because honestly, hitting a ball doesn’t really matter, like, on Earth, kind of.”

(via Roland Garros Press)

[#AusOpen @AustralianOpen]

Rewriting history looks like @marta_kostyuk reaching the semis in Paris 🌟

[Classic Movie Hub @ClassicMovieHub]

Happy 78th Birthday Jerry Mathers! Born June 2, 1948.
Over 40 roles including Son of Paleface (uncredited debut), The Seven Little Foys (uncred), The Trouble with Harry - & of course TV's Leave it to Beaver!
Did You Know? He has a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from University of CA, Berkeley
#botd