Pioneer of African American representation on television John Amos dies at 84. Charli XCX teases new collaborations on the “Brat” remix album. Pitchfork releases their top songs and albums of the 2020’s so far. Spirit Halloween playfully retaliated against SNL’s joke at the store’s expense. LA is to host the Circa: Queer Histories Festival on Saturday with a long list of great LGBTQ events. 

Actor John Amos dies at 84 (AP)

Billboards in various cities are teasing possible collaborations on Charli XCX’s  upcoming “Brat” remix album (Billboard)

Pitchfork releases their top songs and albums of the 2020’s so far (Pitchfork)

Spirit Halloween comes to ‘haunt’ SNL joke at store’s expense (Today)

LA queer festival to launch this Saturday with lots of LGBTQ history (NBC)