Brendan Morrow

Staff Writer

Brendan is a staff writer at The Week. A graduate of Hofstra University with a degree in journalism, he also writes about horror films for Bloody Disgusting and has previously contributed to The Cheat Sheet, Heavy, WhatCulture, and more. He lives in New York City surrounded by Star Wars posters.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala

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'didn't see what I now see'

Prince Harry: 'I was probably bigoted' before relationship with Meghan Markle

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welcome back

Al Roker opens up about hospitalizations in return to Today

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Daily gossip

The daily gossip: January 5, 2023

Edward Norton at the Glass Onion premiere in Spain

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family history x

Edward Norton's 12th great-grandmother was Pocahontas

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Briefing

16 actors who could become big stars in 2023

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Daily gossip

The daily gossip: January 4, 2023

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seacrest out

Andy Cohen denies ignoring Ryan Seacrest on New Year's Eve

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free at last

Iranian actress released on bail after arrest in connection with protests

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Feature

What to watch in January, from M3GAN to Poker Face

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Daily gossip

The daily gossip: January 3, 2023

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R.I.P.

Rally driver Ken Block dies in snowmobile accident at 55

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The most anticipated video games of 2023

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Briefing

The most anticipated TV shows of 2023

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Feature

The most anticipated movies of 2023

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Remembering the stars we lost in 2022

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allegations

Steven Tyler sued for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor

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game of media mergers

Some Game of Thrones spinoffs 'shelved' amid changes at HBO Max

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runaway

Ye can't be found as ex-business manager tries to serve him

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Feature

The pop culture stories that defined the year

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Briefing

The best films of 2022

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The most unforgettable film and TV moments of 2022

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Briefing

2023 Oscars: How and when to watch all the likely contenders

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Briefing

What's the best new Christmas movie of 2022?

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Daily gossip

The daily gossip: December 22, 2022

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in a world...

Movie studios can be sued for misleading trailers, judge rules

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Daily gossip

The daily gossip: December 21, 2022

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hierarchy of power

Dwayne Johnson isn't coming back as Black Adam anytime soon

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Daily gossip

The daily gossip: December 20, 2022

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R.I.P.

Terry Hall, lead singer of the Specials, dies at 63

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'put my foot in it'

Jeremy Clarkson's Meghan Markle article sparks over 17,500 complaints

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Daily gossip

The daily gossip: December 19, 2022

Tom Cruise jumps out of a plane on the set of Mission: Impossible

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need for speed

Tom Cruise thanks Top Gun fans while jumping out of a plane

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it's over

Amber Heard settles Johnny Depp defamation case

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Feature

What will win the Best Picture Oscar in 2023?

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R.I.P.

CNN investigative journalist Drew Griffin dies at 60

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pandora's box office

Avatar box office: How well did the film perform this weekend?