Bradley J. Bond, Ph.D.

‘Parasocial’ is Cambridge Dictionary's word of 2025 | CBC News If you felt more excited for Taylor Swift’s engagement announcement earlier this year than you did for your friend or family member’s, you might relate to Cambridge Dictionary’s word of 2025: "parasoc...

Who would have thought that a social psychology concept about our connections to media figures would be so prevalent in our lexicon that it would be word of the year?!

Very happy to contribute to Efua Andoh's piece on teens use of AI chatbots for social connection in 'Monitor on Psychology.' Check it out!

Jimmy Kimmel Returns: ABC Ends Suspension Starting Tuesday Jimmy Kimmel will return to late night on Tuesday

We're talking about the relationship between media and government in my Disney and society course today. Always appreciate the chance to talk about case studies as they are unfolding.

Baby, just say yes! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged 2 years into their love story Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are taking their love story to the next chapter. The couple announced their engagement Tuesday after two years of dating.

All of the people thinking, "What would I buy them as a wedding present?" "What will she wear?" "I wish I was invited." You are why I study what I study. 🤓

Learn about the queer film festival that I'm involved with here in San Diego. Come to our films! Become a sponsor! Support LGBTQ+ representation in a time when queer people *and* the arts are being threatened. 🌈

Excited for the start of Comic-Con 2025! What are you most looking forward to at the world's biggest convention of comics and the popular arts?

2025 Emmy nominations are announced: See the full list "Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows that earned top nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards​ as the 2025 nominees were announced Tuesday morning.

I know 'The Handmaid's Tale' has fallen out of the Academy's favor, but Elisabeth Moss was incredible in the last season. Robbed, I tell you!

The State of Disability Representation on Television: An Analysis of Scripted TV Series From 2016 to 2023 A study of U.S. TV series from 2016 to 2023 shows limited disability representation, with only 3.9% of characters portrayed with disabilities.

Fantastic report from the @geenadavisorg.bsky.social on the state of disability on scripted television, aptly released in disability awareness month!

@usdcomm.bsky.social at @icahdq.bsky.social 75th annual conference!

@icahdq.bsky.social’s 75th annual conference is underway, complete with a bear in an ICA tie and a yeti, because why not?

Cole Escola makes Tony Awards history as first nonbinary best leading actor in a play Cole Escola, channeling Bernadette Peters, thanked fellow nominees in their speech for their history-making Tony Awards win for "Oh, Mary!"

Representation matters! Props to Cole Escola for the Bernadette Peters nod with that look.

I would kill for any one of the 24-hour "news" networks to have one hour dedicated to short, objective news stories without any interviews or guests. @msnbc.com? @cnn.com? No? I didn't think so....

Did Princess Diana Spend a Night Out in Drag With Freddie Mercury? In a new book, Dianaworld: An Obsession, author Edward White revisits a perhaps apocryphal tale about the late princess’s trip to a gay club in the late 1980s.

I do not care if this is true or not, someone write the screenplay and turn it into a movie. Call it fiction. I just love this so much. 😂👸👨‍🎤

Very true. Fantastic cinematography, great acting.

‘Conclave’ Viewership Soars After Pope Francis’ Death, Up 283% to Nearly 7 Million Minutes Watched The death of Pope Francis has resulted in an increase in views of the movie "Conclave," which centers on the selection of a new Pope.

Entertainment media serve as a window to the world. Conclave is no longer just a movie, but a lesson in "what's next" for so many, regardless of its accuracy or authenticity.

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So I was today year's old when I learned Academy voters don't have to watch nominated movies to vote on those nominated movies?!? Call me naive, but... seriously?

‘Deli Boys’ Star Poorna Jagannathan Reveals Her Crime Boss Auntie Character Originally Was Written As A Male – Contenders TV At the 'Deli Boys' panel during Deadline's Contenders TV event, Poorna revealed that her crime boss character Lucky Auntie originally was written as a male.

Big fan of the @geenadavisorg.bsky.social and love that they are name-dropped here. More frequent, more diverse, and more authentic female characters can be difficult to produce, but sometimes it is indeed just as easy as rewriting a character.

Eric Dane Reveals ALS Diagnosis Before Returning to ‘Euphoria’ Set The 52-year-old actor, also known for his role in ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ begins shooting on the HBO hit’s third season in just three days.

The power of celebrity is often brought to light in sensitive self-disclosures, particularly those related to health. I hope Dane uses his voice to bring more awareness to ALS. Sending good vibes to him!

Matt Bomer on How ‘Mid-Century Modern’ Pays Tribute to Linda Lavin and Working with ‘Icons’ Nathan Lane and Nathan Lee Graham Matt Bomer, Nathan Lane, Nathan Lee Graham and 'Mid-Century Modern' creators Max Mutchnick & David Kohan reflect on working with the late Linda Lavin.

Mid-Century Modern is a classic 90s sitcom trying to succeed in 2025. Playing to queer stereotypes worked for Mutchnick on 'Will & Grace,' and it brought LGBTQ rights into the mainstream. But will it still work today? I'm intrigued. And I do laugh out loud while watching--so maybe?

“Are theatres on the endangered species list?” is a favorite topic of mine to discuss with students. Good insights here.

The 2025 Oscars: Heavy on speeches, light on politics, and one big winner It was an earnest and effusive evening — and for the most part, Hollywood left politics at home. A lot of films were recognized, but ultimately, it was Anora's night.

Great night for independent film, movie theaters, and the value of representation in-front of the camera, and behind. Though I still think Emilia Pérez and Demi Moore were robbed.