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Hello from overseas! I’m in the midst of taking my mom on her first European adventure. And while I’m sure the Sound of Music tour we’re likely currently on when you read this will be amazing, I’m going to use this letter to tout the joys of Paddington in Peru. I was late to the Paddington films, but they have become the perfect plane movies for me over the years, and I finally completed the trilogy on the flight to London last weekend. The world is a mess right now, and we could all use a little more Paddington in our lives. —Patrick Gomez, Editor-in-Chief
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“Poker Face”
Sarah Shatz/PEACOCK
No bulls— here: The Rian Johnson-helmed whodunit series is back! This time around, Natasha Lyonne‘s Charlie is on the run from mob boss Beatrix Hasp (a delightfully evil Rhea Perlman) — and there’s no shortage of weird cases for Charlie to use her impeccable lie-detecting superpowers on. Coming off a critically acclaimed first season, season 2 stacks the deck with a wild list of stars including Cynthia Erivo, John Mulaney, Steve Buscemi, Katie Holmes, Kumail Nanjiani, Melanie Lynskey, and more. The first three episodes are out now on Peacock. —Lauren Huff, Staff Writer
“Forever”
ELIZABETH MORRIS/Netflix
In her adaptation of Judy Blume’s classic YA novel, Mara Brock Akil (Girlfriends) tells the story of a bumpy romance between two L.A. teens (Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr.) in 2018. Brace for a bittersweet tale of first love and the challenges of raising exceptional Black kids in our modern era. —Kristen Baldwin, TV Critic
Forever review: A magnificent, modern reimagining of Judy Blume’s classic
“Disco Witches of Fire Island”
Penguin Random House
What are disco witches? Disco-obsessed witches, obviously. And this coven has used its magic for years to protect the gays of Fire Island. Meet them all in this fun romantasy by Blair Fell that glistens with queer magic even against the bleak background of the HIV/AIDS crisis. —Nick Romano, Senior Editor
Kali Uchis’ “Sincerely”
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Kali Uchis is total “soft girl” vibes on her fifth album — her first since giving birth to her son in 2024. Delivering an ethereal, dreamy sound on tracks such as “Sunshine & Rain,” the Colombian American singer invites fans to immerse themselves in her more emotionally vulnerable side, reminiscent of her earlier work. —Yolanda Machado, Staff Editor
“Stuck Up and Stupid”
Candlewick Press
Mother-daughter duo Kate Rice and Angourie Rice (Mean Girls) team up for this frothy summer retelling of Jane Austen‘s Pride and Prejudice, where Lily’s chill summer is disrupted when A-lister Dorian Khan arrives and an unexpected romance strikes up between them. —Maureen Lee Lenker, Senior Writer
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