Linda Holmes

Linda Holmes is an accomplished pop culture correspondent for NPR and the host of Pop Culture Happy Hour. She has written extensively about entertainment and pop-culture for NPR's blog, Monkey See. With a degree in law but a strong passion for writing and popular culture, she left her legal ambitions behind to pursue her love for DVD sets, recapping television shows such as High School Musical and The Wire. Her first novel, Evvie Drake Starts Over, was published in the summer of 2019. As a host and writer for Pop Culture Happy Hour, she discusses various aspects of popular culture with her guests while providing her own unique insights and opinions. She has also written for Television Without Pity as a recapper and editor.

Biography:  https://www.npr.org/people/93702353/linda-holmes

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

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  • Linda Holmes is a pop culture correspondent for NPR and the host of Pop Culture Happy Hour.

Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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Deceptions

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  • It's not clear that Colin, despite being a sought-after Bridgerton brother, is good enough for her. Penelope is a clever, passionate, talented writer with glorious red hair and a secret life. Colin is ... a handsome man who did some journaling on his vacation.

Recent Articles

Bridgerton Season 3: Colin and Penelope's Friends-to-Lovers Romance Unfolds in the Newest Installment of the Popular Netflix Series

Bridgerton Season 3: Colin and Penelope's Friends-to-Lovers Romance Unfolds in the Newest Installment of the Popular Netflix Series

Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024 In Bridgerton's third season, Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) embark on a friends-to-lovers romance. Penelope, who is also Lady Whistledown, undergoes a makeover to find love and win Colin's attention. The new season promises elaborate balls, stunning gowns, and the resolution of Penelope's secret identity.