Hello, my name is Arlene Allen, and I love all things nerd: genre tv and movies, books, loud rock and roll music, kittens, conventions, books, graphic novels and superheroes, RPG and tabletop games, and did I say books? Oh, yes. I spent 25 years as a librarian (nerd) mainly working with youth (creating nerds), a number of years as a teacher (more nerd indoctrination). I have my own spawn, leveled up to 22 and my partner in nerdiness. As a nerdy writer, I have found a home at Talk Nerdy With Us.
Palmyra Delran has released her newest single, “I Thought You Said That You Were Gonna Kill Yourself,” off her upcoming album, Come Spy With Me, which is out November 9th. The track, which Substream Magazine calls “smart and witty,” focuses on the idea that in our culture of convenience we sweat the small stuff. “It’s […]
BBC AMERICA’S new season of Doctor Who, featuring Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth and first female Doctor, drew 1.4 million viewers and 658,000 adults ages 25-54 in its 1:45 pm global simulcast premiere. Doctor Who now ranks as the fastest-growing drama on TV this year with a +48% increase over the previous season premiere in […]
Mayans MC is the Sons of Anarchy spin-off we fans have waited nearly four years for, and it has been so worth the wait. With its strong cast and excellent storyline, the show has been such a hit for FX that it has already been renewed for season two. While there are many talented actors […]
I’m aware that when Lethal Weapon returns for its third season tonight, many fans – or should I say former fans – won’t be watching. The abrupt firing of one of the show’s main leads, Clayne Crawford, has left an angry, disgruntled fanbase that could have a huge impact on the show’s Season 3 ratings. I too […]
Rodrigo Santoro will surprise you with his body of work, but right now he can currently be seen as Hector on HBO’s Westworld. Hector, sexily clad in black leather, had a remarkable redemption arc thanks to Maeve, who turned him from a common criminal and bank robber to a loyal bodyguard who has fallen in love […]
YouTube sensation and TNWU Cover Wars winner Corvyx is back with a gorgeous new cover and video, for Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight.” Corvyx and the song were featured here. The Met Gala inspired piece has generated quite a buzz for the multi-talented Corvyx. The artist graciously sat down with us again to discuss […]
Snow Patrol recently announced that they will join Ed Sheeran on 24 North American stadium dates, which will kick off at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl on Saturday, August 18. The tour will stop in cities including Seattle, Atlanta, Chicago, and Dallas (full dates below). Tickets for all dates are on sale now and available here. They also […]
The exotically beautiful Ilfenesh Hadera can currently be seen as Detective Kay Daniels on ABC’s Deception. She was born and raised in New York City and studied acting at Harlem School for the Arts. She graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. Her studies have paid off well […]
Corvyx was our hands-down winner in our February Cover Wars feature. His unique, eye-catching visuals combined with a one of a kind voice make Corvyx one of the biggest musical sensations on YouTube, with over 33,000 followers and counting. With an ever-growing fanbase, his platform on YouTube has revolutionized the world of music video production […]
Tonight, our Storybrooke storybook comes to its conclusion. Despite the happy endings we know (we hope!) we will get, the night will be bittersweet for the show’s millions of fans across the globe. For seven seasons – seven years – the people of Disney’s live-action retellings of its classic movies and iconic characters have come […]
