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Royal Mail reveals the most wanted Christmas presents in letters to Santa

No electric gadgets are in the list of the 10 most popular requests

The Independent UK

The toy aisle is still full of gender bias. Here’s how to navigate it these holidays

Parents the world over have begun the task of negotiating Christmas lists written by their children. But buying the right presents for kids can feel like a minefield, with an ever-growing list of choices and factors to consider. Among all of this, the issue of gendered marketing looms large.

The Conversation

All hail Avatar! How event movies are trying to bring back the box office blockbuster

Ahead of James Cameron’s latest Avatar sequel hitting the big screen, we look at how studios aim for ‘theatricality’ to get streaming film fans from sofa to cinema

The Guardian - UK

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5 great free movies to stream on Tubi, Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus and more this week (December 8)

From box office-smashing comedies to underrated fantasy adventures, there’s plenty to watch on the best free streaming services this week.

TechRadar

Kim Kardashian’s Half-Up, Half-Down Hairstyle Is Only One Part of Her Holiday Glam Formula

Immediately added to the mood board.

Marie Claire

‘He’s the new Daniel Day-Lewis’: Margot Robbie defends Jacob Elordi’s Heathcliff in Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights

Robbie addresses backlash to casting Elordi as a character described by Brontë as ‘dark-skinned’, while Fennell praises her female star’s ‘big dick energy’

The Guardian - UK

Margot Robbie will 'protect' her son from the spotlight

Barbie star Margot Robbie intends to keep her 14-month-old son out of the limelight after being "burnt" when speaking freely about her personal life in the past.

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Margot Robbie praises Jacob Elordi as ‘our generation’s Daniel Day-Lewis’

The Barbie actress, 35, appears alongside Elordi, 28, in Emerald Fennell’s upcoming adaptation of Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights.

Evening Standard

Tom Felton: ‘I agree with Barbie – blonds have more fun’

The actor on playing Draco Malfoy, all-night fishing with his brother and taking a beating from Chadwick Boseman

The Guardian - UK

Police finally catch ‘Criminal Barbie’ who rents homes in luxury buildings to do something recklessly brazen

This criminal got caught yet again.

We Got This Covered

The 21 Best Oval Nail Ideas Prove the Classic Shape Is Key to a Quiet Luxury Manicure

Selena Gomez even wore it to her wedding.

Marie Claire

Frances McDormand on her adult-sized cradle art project: ‘It’s not performative, it’s experiential’

A Shakers-inspired exhibition has united the three-time Oscar winner and conceptual artist Suzanne Bocanegra

The Guardian - US

Kate Middleton-approved high street jewellery brand extends its huge sale

The Princess of Wales has worn pieces from the brand for royal engagements

The Independent UK

Immersive Barbie movie experience 'coming to London's West End'

It’s believed Barbie’s Dream House will open next summer

Evening Standard

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Cinemablend

‘I’m Not Kidding You’: Simu Liu Gets Real About How Often MCU Fans Ask Him About Shang-Chi 2

It's been more than four years since Shang-Chi’s debut.

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“Going Into Psychosis”: Timothée Chalamet’s “Painful” Zoom Call With PR Team Leaves Fans Stunned

“I like my cringe to make me giggle in amusement, NOT stare in confusion."

GOBankingRates

What Would Happen If Santa Charged for Presents? A Fun Look at Holiday Economics

Imagine Santa Claus running the North Pole like Amazon or another e-commerce business --subscriptions, surge pricing and loyalty perks. What could happen?

Pedestrian.tv

Why Chrishell Stause Really Walked Away From Selling Sunset & What She’s Saying Now

End of an era.

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The Guardian - AU

My chilling week on Roblox: sexually assaulted and shat on as a child avatar roaming the online world

In seven days my young alter ego is cyberbullied and attacked while exploring clubs, casinos and horror games, all with parental controls in place. Is the platform safe for children – or an ‘X-rated paedophile hellscape’?

Euronews

Come on Barbie, let's go on stage! 'Aqua the musical' set for worldwide tour

The world famous Danish-Norwegian europop group AQUA have agreed to have their music and origins transformed into a full-scale stage musical. From 'I'm a Barbie Girl' and 'Doctor Jones', to marriage between band members, the production promises more than just the story behind the songs.

Cinemablend

I'm Obsessed With The Costumes Sabrina Carpenter Rocked For Her Halloween Concert, But I Really Can’t Get Over What Drew Barrymore Wore To It

Hello, Drew!

Marie Claire

Sabrina Carpenter Becomes Barbie, Fred Flintstone, and Wonder Woman During Halloween Performance

Night 4 of her Short N' Sweet tour in New York included some extra-special bedazzled outfits.

Evening Standard

Who won Halloween 2025? The best celebrity costumes from Heidi Klum’s legendary bash

Klum arrived late to her party dressed head-to-toe in bright green scales with a crown of moving snakes

Marie Claire

Ariana Grande Resumes Her Reign as Glinda the Good Witch in Fresh-From-the-Runway Vivienne Westwood

Glinda's back for good.

The Guardian - UK

Greece accuses British Museum of ‘provocative indifference’ over pink ball

Event seated guests near Parthenon marbles, which Greece wants returned, and raised £2.5m for museum

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