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Star of stage and screen Robert Guillaume has died. The actor was 89. Guillaume, best known for his roles on Benson, The Robert Guillaume Show, and The Lion King, died at his home Tuesday after battling prostate cancer. His widow, Donna Brown Guillaume, confirmed the news to the Associated Press.  [brightcove id=5389926877001] Guillaume's career spanned more than 50 years and included Primetime Emmy Awards for Benson and Soap, as well as a Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album for Children for The Lion King's read-a-long book.   In 1990, Guillaume lost his son, Jacques, after the 33-year-old succumbed to a long battle with AIDS. Guillaume has a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame in his Missouri hometown and one on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Now We Are Six Hundred is the Doctor Who book you didn’t know you needed. This slim hardcover contains poems featuring a variety of Doctors, Companions, and Villains. What surprised me the most about about this book was Russell T. Davies artistic talent. I thought it was a mistake at first when I saw him [...]

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Dear readers, we’ve got something brand new and exciting for you today: The Mary Sue store.

We’ve long lamented the lack of quality geek attire for people like us, so we’re getting into the game. Whether you want to showcase your geek pride, feminism, or your status as a veteran of braving the internet’s mansplaining hordes, we’ve put together a collection of designs and items dreamed up by your editors.

Shirts are available in a variety of cuts and styles, and there’s even something for your canine companion (and human babies too, if you’ve got those). There’s a lot to choose from over in the store, including mugs, pins, tote bags, and more—and this is just the beginning. We’re planning to add new items and designs on a regular basis, so be sure to let us know what you’d like to see!

And of course, we’d be thrilled if you want to show the world that you’re a member of The Mary Sue community. We’re all freaking out about these:

Happy shopping!

After six-years, Tia Mowry's son Cree Taylor Hardrict got his first haircut, and he couldn't look any cuter. Infamous for his long locs, Cree decided it was time for a big chop!  Despite the naysayers Tia told ESSENCE last year that, "I asked my son, I said, ‘Cree, do you want to cut your hair? Do you want mommy to cut your hair?’ He's like, ‘No, no mommy.’ I'm like, ‘Okay, then we ain't cutting your hair.’”  But that all changed yesterday evening when the youngster giddily bid fairwell to his tresses via an Instagram video posted to Tia's page. "Yes, someone got a hair cut. I just did a live video explaining why I decided to cut my sons hair," Tia says. "If you missed it, it's plain and simple. He asked me to. As his mom, I'm here to nurture his thoughts and ideas and that's exactly what I did," she went on to say. And Cree was all smiles post big chop! We think he looks adorable with or without his hair, and can't wait to see what style he decides rock next.