I think August was by far the hardest month of 2019. While the month may be over, the fight against gun violence is far from.

And now, a look at the light-hearted pop-culture and entertainment items that kept me going during August 2019.

(P.S. The Monthly Favorites podcast will be on hiatus until at least January 2020 while I revamp it!)

Favorite News Articles

1. The petition to rename the street outside of Trump Tower Obama Ave.

2. Black Panther 2 is coming in 2022 (so far away)!

3. Rosa Parks and Sally Ride Barbie dolls are the newest additions to the Mattel universe.

Favorite Music

1. “Warm” by Charli XCX ft. Haim

2. “Bags” by Clairo

3. “Lions” by Wild Front

Favorite Celeb Instagrams

1. Marzia and Pewdiepie got married!

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At midnight we ended the night with a sparklers send off. Everything about the evening was so magical. ✨ Thanks @jessicakobeissi for capturing every moment, and thanks @beautecommetoi for gifting me this lovely dress to dance in.

A post shared by Marzia Kjellberg (@itsmarziapie) on Aug 21, 2019 at 5:34am PDT

2. White Sea (Morgan Kibby) dyed her hair blonde!

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category is… “Sabrina the teenage witch births an opal”. Ty @ksenjahair for ushering in my galactic reset. You are a master. ⚗️💎✨❄️ @theharborsalon

A post shared by whiteseamusic (@whiteseamusic) on Aug 22, 2019 at 10:42am PDT

Favorite TV Episodes

1. Suits, “If the Shoe Fits.” So good to see Mike Ross again!

2. Pearson, “The Former City Attorney.” More Harvey cameos, please.

Favorite YouTube Videos

1. Little Women trailer.

2. Jenna Marbles is bringing back ALL the ’90s accessories.

3. Arden Rose’s fitness journey. 

4. Scarlet Takes a Tumble gets music meme-ified.

Autumn is coming.