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Hot Toys has unveiled its first figure from the Marvel Studios Thunderbolts* movie: the Yelena Belova 1/6 Scale Figure, measuring 10.8" tall with 28 points of articulation. The figure features moveable eyes, multiple interchangeable hands, a pistol, a knife, batons with scythe blades, and a display stand, priced at $270 and set to ship between April and September 2026. This collectible showcases Yelena's evolution from a trained assassin to a key operative, highlighted by a...

This video humorously merges Michael Scott from The Office into the Apple TV+ series Severance, specifically featuring him on the "Severed Floor" at Lumon Industries. The comedic juxtaposition creates a delightfully silly scenario that fans are sure to enjoy. The content is produced by the YouTube channel hyperspacefool. Full Article

Summary Ryan George's new comedy sketch humorously reimagines Hollywood red carpet interviews as brutally honest and chaotic encounters rather than rehearsed charm. Featuring a painfully unqualified social media influencer as the host, the sketch showcases a desperate action star battling age, a TikTok influencer on the brink of a lawsuit, and a washed-up teen idol dressed in questionable fashion. The sketch serves as a sharp and amusing Hollywood roast that highlights the absurdity of celebrity...

Harriet Cowan: A Voice for Young FarmersHarriet Cowan, a 24-year-old from Derbyshire, has stepped in as Jeremy Clarkson's new sidekick on Clarkson's Farm while Kaleb Cooper tours, showcasing her dual role as a full-time farmer and community nurse. Her participation in the Amazon Prime series has provided her with a platform to advocate for farmers' mental health, represent young female farmers, and challenge existing stereotypes in agriculture. Cowan aims to leverage this opportunity to amplify...

Jesse Armstrong's New Film Mountainhead Jesse Armstrong, renowned for his successful show Succession, returns with his first feature film, Mountainhead, a satire about four tech billionaires scrutinized as social unrest rises globally. The film, featuring Steve Carell and Ramy Youssef, was rapidly developed, written, and shot in just 22 days to reflect the fast-paced anxieties surrounding technology and AI. Armstrong, who has never directed before, chose this quick turnaround to capture contemporary societal fears while...

SummaryIn the summer of 2000, 17-year-old Dublin singer Samantha Mumba released her debut single "Gotta Tell You," which transformed the landscape of Irish pop music. Her sound was distinct from the prevailing Celtic styles of artists like Enya and The Corrs, as well as the boy-band trend represented by Westlife and Ronan Keating, instead offering a sleek, radio-friendly pop hit that achieved international success. Nearly 25 years later, Mumba reflects on her emergence as a...