Selasa, 23 April 2019

Britney Spears fans stage protest outside West Hollywood City Hall - AOL

A group of protesters gathered outside City Hall in West Hollywood on Monday afternoon to demand the release of pop star Britney Spears from a psychiatric facility.

Carrying “Free Britney” signs and chanting “Hands off, Britney” and “Justice for Britney” about a dozen fans took to the corner of Santa Monica Blvd. and N. Sweetzer Ave. Almost as many news crews arrived to document the protesters, which was also live-streamed.

The group’s position: that Spears is being kept from making decisions on her own behalf. The location chosen does not appear to have any particular significance.

Spears checked into a facility in late March after suffering from emotional distress, a source confirmed to Variety. On Easter Sunday, she was granted a one-day leave to celebrate the holiday with her family, People reported. Spears was photographed leaving the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills on April 21.

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PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 27: Britney Spears is seen in Paris ahead of her two 'Piece of Me' tour dates on August 27, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/Getty Images for BCU)

THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 0903 -- Pictured: (l-r) Jimmy Fallon as Sara, Britney Spears as Abby during 'Ew!' on July 26, 2018 -- (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 04: Britney Spears performs on stage during the Britney Spears 'Piece Of Me' Summer Tour - Brighton Pride at Preston Park on August 4, 2018 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Dave Hogan/BCU18/Getty Images for BCU)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Britney Spears on stage during the 'Piece Of Me' Summer Tour at the O2 Arena on August 24, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/BCU18/Getty Images for BCU)

NATIONAL HARBOR, MD - JULY 12: Britney Spears performs on stage during her 'Piece of Me' Summer Tour Opener at The Theater at MGM National Harbor on July 12, 2018 in National Harbor, Maryland. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/BCU18/Getty Images for BCU)

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - APRIL 12: (EDITORS NOTE: Recrop of image number 945532332) Honoree Britney Spears (L) and Sam Asghari attend the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 12, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by J. Merritt/Getty Images for GLAAD)

NATIONAL HARBOR, MD - JULY 12: Britney Spears performs on stage during her 'Piece of Me' Summer Tour Opener at The Theater at MGM National Harbor on July 12, 2018 in National Harbor, Maryland. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/BCU18/Getty Images for BCU)

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - APRIL 12: Britney Spears attends the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards - Arrivals at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 12, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - APRIL 12: Honoree Britney Spears accepts the Vanguard Award onstage at the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 12, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by J. Merritt/Getty Images for GLAAD)

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - APRIL 12: Vanguard Award recipient Britney Spears poses backstage at the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 12, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by J. Merritt/Getty Images for GLAAD)

HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Britney Spears attends the 4th Hollywood Beauty Awards on February 25, 2018 in Hollywood, California.(Photo by JB Lacroix/WireImage)

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 25: Singer Britney Spears attends the 4th Hollywood Beauty Awards at Avalon Hollywood on February 25, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 29: Sean Federline, Jayden James Federline, Britney Spears and Sam Asghari attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center on November 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 29: Britney Spears and Sam Asghari attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center on November 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 04: Singer Britney Spears speaks during the grand opening of the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation Britney Spears Campus on November 4, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 04: Singer Britney Spears (L) and talent manager Larry Rudolph listen to Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak's speech during the grand opening of the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation Britney Spears Campus on November 4, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)

DISNEY CHANNEL PRESENTS THE 2017 RADIO DISNEY MUSIC AWARDS - Entertainment's brightest young stars turned out for the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards (RDMA), music's biggest event for families, at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 29. 'Disney Channel Presents the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards' airs Sunday, April 30 (7:00 p.m. EDT). (Image Group LA/Disney Channel via Getty Images) BRITNEY SPEARS, JAMIE LYNN SPEARS

DISNEY CHANNEL PRESENTS THE 2017 RADIO DISNEY MUSIC AWARDS - Entertainment's brightest young stars turned out for the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards (RDMA), music's biggest event for families, at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 29. 'Disney Channel Presents the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards' airs Sunday, April 30 (7:00 p.m. EDT). (Image Group LA/Disney Channel via Getty Images) BRITNEY SPEARS

TAIPEI, CHINA - JUNE 13: American singer Britney Spears performs during her concert at TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall on June 13, 2017 in Taipei, Taiwan of China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

DISNEY CHANNEL PRESENTS THE 2017 RADIO DISNEY MUSIC AWARDS - Grammy Award-winning pop superstar Britney Spears was honored with the 2017 RDMA 'Icon' Award in recognition a career and music that has been loved by generations of Radio Disney fans. 'Disney Channel Presents the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards' airs Sunday, April 30 (7:00 p.m. EDT). (Image Group LA/Disney Channel via Getty Images) BRITNEY SPEARS

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - MARCH 16: Singer Britney Spears attends Art Hearts Fashion LAFW Fall/Winter 2017 - Day 3 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 16, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Britney Spears arrives at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Debra Lee on February 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 13: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been retouched.) Britney Spears enjoys a family outing with Jayden Federline, Maddie Aldridge and Sean Federline at Planet Hollywood Disney Springs on March 13, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for Planet Hollywood Observatory)

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Britney Spears attends Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Debra Lee at The Beverly Hilton on February 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

SAN JOSE, CA - DECEMBER 03: Singer Britney Spears performs during the Now! 99.7 Triple Ho Show 7.0 at SAP Center on December 3, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/FilmMagic)

SAN JOSE, CA - DECEMBER 03: Singer Britney Spears performs during the Now! 99.7 Triple Ho Show 7.0 at SAP Center on December 3, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/FilmMagic)

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 02: Britney Spears performs at 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2016 at Staples Center on December 2, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 02: Britney Spears performs at 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2016 at Staples Center on December 2, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

LOS ANGELES , CA - DECEMBER 02: Britney Spears performs on stage during the 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2016 on December 02, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JB Lacroix/WireImage)

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 02: (L-R) KIIS FM Assistant Program Director/Music Director Beata Czechowski, recording artist Britney Spears, and radio personality Sisanie attend 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2016 presented by Capital One at Staples Center on December 2, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 28: Britney Spears seen at BBC Radio One on September 28, 2016 in London, England. PHOTOGRAPH BY Barcroft Images London-T:+44 207 033 1031 E:hello@barcroftmedia.com - New York-T:+1 212 796 2458 E:hello@barcroftusa.com - New Delhi-T:+91 11 4053 2429 E:hello@barcroftindia.com www.barcroftimages.com (Photo credit should read Barcroft Images / Barcroft Media via Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Britney Spears seen at BBC Radio One on September 28, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/GC Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Britney Spears performs during Apple Music Festival at The Roundhouse on September 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 24: Britney Spears performs onstage during the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival - night 2 held at T-Mobile Arena on September 24, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic)

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 24: Rapper G-Eazy (L) and singer Britney Spears perform at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 24, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/WireImage)

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 24: Recording artist Britney Spears performs onstage at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 24, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 01: Britney Spears performs her Piece Of Me show at the Axis Theatre Planet Hollywood Resort on September 06, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. PHOTOGRAPH BY Barcroft Images London-T:+44 207 033 1031 E:hello@barcroftmedia.com - New York-T:+1 212 796 2458 E:hello@barcroftusa.com - New Delhi-T:+91 11 4053 2429 E:hello@barcroftindia.com www.barcroftimages.com (Photo credit should read Barcroft Images / Barcroft Media via Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Britney Spears Visits Music Choice on August 29, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Music Choice)

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 28: Rapper G-Eazy (L) and singer Britney Spears arrive at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden on August 28, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 28: Britney Spears and G-Eazy perform onstage during the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden on August 28, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 28: Recording artist Britney Spears attends the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden on August 28, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 28: Britney Spears performs onstage during the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden on August 28, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

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Spears has been troubled over the past year by her father’s health crisis. Jamie Spears recently underwent a second surgery to fix a ruptured colon.

In November, the “…Baby, One More Time” pop star put her Las Vegas residency on hold to look after her dad. She wrote on Instagram: “A couple of months ago, my father was hospitalized and almost died. We’re all so grateful that he came out of it alive, but he still has a long road ahead of him. I had to make the difficult decision to put my full focus and energy on my family at this time.”

Spears’ mental issues date back to 2007 when the pop star infamously shaved her head and attacked the paparazzi with an umbrella. She later checked into the psych ward at UCLA’s Medical Center. That same year, superfan Chris Crocker became a viral sensation with his video pleading for the world to “Leave Britney alone.”

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2019-04-23 09:14:50Z
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ Stars Make Emotional Speeches at Historic Marvel Premiere - Variety

If more than twenty worldwide blockbusters over ten years sounds like a big undertaking, try locking up the cell phones and smartwatches of Hollywood’s most important people for four hours.

Only a franchise with the cache of the “Avengers” series could have A-list talent, celebrity fans, agents and executives gladly turn over their gadgets for a chance to watch the dazzling spectacle of this caped assemblage four days before it opens  — the end of three phases of comic book films kicked off in 2008 by unwitting dice-rollers Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and director Jon Favreau on the first “Iron Man.”

“It’s been an amazing ride and so moving, I love all of you guys so much. It’s been the trip of a lifetime, and what you did up there tonight was so beautiful. My brother and sister Avengers, I love you so much,” gushed Mark Ruffalo, who plays Bruce Banner aka The Hulk, after a three-hour screening that saw possibly as many sniffles as it did rousing calls from the audience.

“I have a lot of my friends and family here tonight, and a lot of them are right up here,” said Captain America Chris Evans. “We have this bond that transcends what we do for a living … I cried like six times [tonight]”

Scarlett Johansson, who has played the lethal and empowered Black Widow for a decade, was overcome by the “beautiful, open-minded people” she got to work with. Jeremy Renner, the bow-and-arrow wielding Hawkeye, went down a line expressing love to people including Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and the “Endgame” directors Joe and Anthony Russo. Chris Hemsworth, who plays the beloved Thor, resented speaking last but expressed the same affection for his castmates and shouted out his family — brothers Luke and Liam, and sister-in-law Miley Cyrus.

The man of the hour, the first Avenger (at the cinema, anyway) was Robert Downey Jr. The on-screen Tony Stark arrived true to form in a sleek Audi, suited and in shades with wife Susan Downey. After the carpet, the actor changed into jeans and a hoodie.

Disney CEO Bob Iger singled out the star ahead of the screening. Downey, clutching a child actor from the film, looked out onto the crowd and said, “We’ve got a lot of parties and after parties to get to, so we’re just going to say we love you.”

Given that the film unites superstar heroes from all over the Marvel Cinematic Universe, venue selection was always going to be a challenge. Marvel owner Disney settled on the Los Angeles Convention Center, where the studio staged an entirely indoor event for security reasons, according to word on the ground.

Hundreds of fans who had camped out for days in cosplay chanted and screamed from behind barriers in the vast lobby, where a circular red carpet was constructed around a giant purple letter “A,” the Avengers logo, which rotated on a platform.

Paltrow spoke with Variety, and remembered the day she got the call to come on board. She was in London when Jon Favreau rang. “I thought, ‘Really, you want me to be in this movie?’ He explained that he really wanted, what he considered, great actors to revolutionize how people perceive these big-budget superhero movies,” said Paltrow.

On the center’s second floor, the studio spent a week building out a 2,000 seat pop-up theater on high risers, erected before a massive screen. Stars like Matt Damon and Kevin Hart came just to catch the first screening, which opens Friday and seeks to beat its predecessor “Avengers: Infinity War” at the box office as the highest-grossing opening weekend of all time.

Tons of former and current Marvel stars were on hand: Danai Gurira and Letitia Wright of “Black Panther,” Sebastian Stan, Don Cheadle, Cobie Smulders, uber-villain Josh Brolin, Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tessa Thompson, Karen Gillan, Elizabeth Olsen.

An equally starry after-party followed as Marvel Studios lieutenants Victoria Alonso and Louis D’Esposito greeted friends and colleagues, like Skydance CEO David Ellison, who couldn’t be bothered with business on such an exceptional night. He attended with his best friend since age 13, and stood in line for candy and popcorn like the rest of the lucky moviegoers.

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2019-04-23 08:02:00Z
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Revealed: How Queen Elizabeth and Meghan Markle's Relationship Changed Overnight - The Cheat Sheet

We can’t imagine that it would be hard for Meghan Markle to win anyone over. After all, she is smart, charming, and fun. She got Prince Harry’s seal of approval, and the rest speaks for itself. Apparently, Meghan has won over the heart of Queen Elizabeth as well.

It may seem the queen is a little intimidating, given there is a particular protocol regarding how members of the royal family must speak and act when in her presence. Somehow, Meghan was able to break these barriers and change her relationship with her grandmother-in-law for the better early on in her marriage. How did Queen Elizabeth and Meghan‘s relationship change so quickly? Let’s take a look at a special overnight event the queen arranged.

What are the rules for behaving around the queen?

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While we know that Queen Elizabeth enjoys a good joke every now and again, there are still strict guidelines that must be followed whenever royal family members are in her presence. For instance, women must curtsy to her the first time they see her on a particular day, and men are expected to bow their heads as a sign of respect. A clear-cut dress code must be adhered to at all times, and a certain set of table manners must be practiced. The list goes on and on. 

Do the queen and Meghan Markle get along?

They appear to get along just fine. On more than one occasion, Meghan and the queen have been seen interacting in a happy way, and they even made a joint appearance the month after Meghan and Harry were married. Prince Harry and his grandmother have always been very close, and it is even rumored that he is her favorite grandchild. It is most likely for this reason that Queen Elizabeth adores the woman that makes her grandson so happy.

Did Queen Elizabeth and Meghan Markle really have a feud in the beginning?

In the early stages of Harry’s marriage to Meghan, it was rumored that there was a rift between the Duchess of Sussex and Queen Elizabeth. Many people thought that the queen was not a fan of Meghan’s tendency to bend the rules and do things her own way. Luckily, these rumors were extremely short-lived, and it would appear that everything is fine between the two.

How did Meghan’s relationship with the queen change overnight?

Very early on in her time as a royal — 27 days, to be exact — Meghan was invited to stay overnight with the queen on the royal train. As it turns out, the royal train is pretty swanky, with amenities that actually are on the same level as Buckingham Palace.

So, why is it so special that Meghan was invited to stay on the royal train? Because this is an honor that the queen doesn’t allow just anyone. In fact, it is something that Prince William and Kate Middleton have never even done. The invitation is a sure sign that Queen Elizabeth has an excellent relationship with Meghan, and as time goes on, they will become even closer.

Is Meghan on good terms with the rest of the family?

Despite any rumors that may be floating around, Meghan is on great terms with the entire royal family. They love her, and they love seeing Harry so happy. She fits in perfectly with all of her husband’s relatives, and they always have a good time when they are together. As we know, Meghan has an excellent personality, and she is simply a natural when it comes to adjusting to royal life. The duchess is certainly bringing her modern ways into the royal family, and we all love her even more for it!

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2019-04-23 06:20:38Z
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A Robe-Wearing Sophie Turner Toasts Arya’s Game of Thrones ‘Pussaayyyyyy’ Action - Vulture

Jesus has risen! And so has Gendry’s dick, which, in one of the best scenes so far in Game of Thrones’ final season, got to give Arya her most teenage moment yet. (She lost her virginity to a guy she clearly likes and respects, and the feeling is very much mutual.) Sophie Turner, a.k.a. Sansa, a.k.a. Maisie Williams’s Stark sister, was thrilled her V-card was punched in such tender fashion, a scene that doubled as the perfect holiday metaphor in her mind. “In honor of Easter, I guess Game of Thrones wanted to have a little storyline of a little Easter bunny hop, hop, hoppin’ into that pussaayyyyyy,” she posted on Instagram, wine in hand. “And that’s the tea.” Sip carefully.

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2019-04-22 20:06:00Z
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'Game of Thrones' Recap, Season 8 Episode 2: That's What Death Is - WIRED

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  1. 'Game of Thrones' Recap, Season 8 Episode 2: That's What Death Is  WIRED
  2. Recap: 'Game of Thrones,' Season 8, Episode 2 – Winterfell prepares for an epic battle  Fox News
  3. ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8, Episode 2 Recap: The Things We Do for Love  The New York Times
  4. Game of Thrones episode 2: 8 winners and 4 losers from “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”  Vox.com
  5. ‘Game of Thrones’ Close-Up: The Knighting of Brienne of Tarth  Rolling Stone
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Meghan Markle's mom, Doria Ragland, arrives in UK ahead of royal baby's birth - Page Six

Doria Ragland is ready to meet her grandchild.

Meghan Markle‘s mom has arrived in the UK, according to Entertainment Tonight, as the pregnant Duchess of Sussex is due to welcome her first child with Prince Harry any day.

“It is such a happy and exciting time for Meghan,” an insider previously told the outlet. “She looks absolutely radiant and is taking each day at a time.”

Forgoing the traditional photo op outside the Lindo Wing in London, as Kate Middleton and Prince William have done with their three children, parents-to-be Meghan, 37, and Harry, 34, plan to keep Baby Sussex’s birth private.

“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very grateful for the goodwill they have received from people throughout the United Kingdom and around the world as they prepare to welcome their baby,” Kensington Palace said in a previous statement.

“Their Royal Highnesses have taken a personal decision to keep the plans around the arrival of their baby private. The Duke and Duchess look forward to sharing the exciting news with everyone once they have had an opportunity to celebrate privately as a new family,” the statement continued.

After Meghan and Harry announced they were expecting a baby back in October, the Palace also included a statement from Ragland, sharing that she is “very happy about this lovely news, and she looks forward to welcoming her first grandchild.”

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2019-04-22 14:08:00Z
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'Game of Thrones' fans are very worried about Winterfell's crypt - Mashable

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Things are going to get very bad, very quickly in the third episode of Game of Thrones final season. But what if the threat is already inside the house?

Spoilers, obviously, for anyone who hasn't yet caught Episode 2.

By now we know that everyone we care about who's not named Cersei Lannister or Euron Greyjoy has converged on Winterfell. They're ready for battle, with a plan that involves having the main force keep the White Walker army at bay while a smaller crew baits the Night King and tries to cut off the head of the snake.

The main force is virtually everyone chilling out in the Stark stronghold right now, minus the women, children, and brainiacs (hi Sam and Tyrion, sorry guys). Those people will be nestled safely in the underground confines of... wait, what? The Stark crypt?

I realize it's busy times in Winterfell, but did no one spend even a moment thinking about the implications here? The White Walker army is comprised of dead things. As they march and do their evil business, they create more dead things and grow their ranks.

Now, we don't know exactly how each wight comes into being, what the specific process is. Neither does anyone in Winterfell. But if you know an undead army is approaching, and you know the bodies of their victims end up joining their army, why oh why would you think a god damn crypt could offer any protection?

Reddit gets it.

What does Game of Thrones do again and again that makes it such an effective nail-biter? It blows up safe spaces. It finds danger where there should be none, and then it smears gallons of blood across the walls. Why would the final season be any different?

There's even foreshadowing for this turn of events in the books. Consider this passage from one of the Jon chapters in A Game of Thrones:

Last night he had dreamt the Winterfell dream again. He was wandering the empty castle, searching for his father, descending into the crypts. Only this time the dream had gone further than before. In the dark he’d heard the scrape of stone on stone. When he turned he saw that the vaults were opening, one after the other. As the dead kings came stumbling from their cold black graves, Jon had woken in pitch-dark, his heart hammering.

Sure, the books and the show don't always line up. But I'm willing to bet they do in this case. There's plenty of evidence to support the theory. And lots of fans seem to agree.

And really, the MVP tweet that summarizes the overall reaction to this bold and exceedingly stupid plan:

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2019-04-22 13:51:00Z
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