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Total Failure: The World's Worst Video Game

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Sunday

Scattered plans among Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas to host women-only screenings of the upcoming "Wonder Woman" movie have produced both support and some grumbling about gender discrimination. The movie opens June 2, starring Gal Gadot as the DC Comics character. Clay Enos/Warner Bros. Entertainment/AP hide caption

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Saturday

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'Chappelle's Show' Co-Creator Moves Into The Limelight With '3 Mics'

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Thursday

For our interview, Risa, Naoko and Atsuko changed into their signature outfits: geometric-patterned dresses, designed by Atsuko, reminiscent of a Mondrian painting. Ariel Zambelich/NPR hide caption

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Ramen Rock: These Japanese Punk Legends Sing About Food

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A man dressed in a Chewbacca costume throws his arms aloft in what can only be a confounding mix of emotions: triumph, sure — but also righteous indignation at all the decades lost to reckless misspelling. Elaine Thompson/AP hide caption

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Wednesday

Laura Ramadei (center) as Annie, who gets involved with a different couple in every episode of the web series Unicornland. Courtesy of Unicornland hide caption

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It's Polyamorous Polysaturation — Unconventional Relationships Abound On TV

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In the second season of the Netflix series Master of None, Aziz Ansari's character falls in love with his Italian friend Francesca, who is already engaged. Netflix hide caption

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Aziz Ansari On 'Master Of None' And How His Parents Feel About Acting

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Tuesday

Rachel Lindsay works as an attorney in Dallas. She was in the 21st season of The Bachelor and now stars in the 13th season of The Bachelorette. Paul Hebert/ABC hide caption

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'The Bachelorette' May Have A Black Star, But It's Still Set In A White World

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