Australian Grand Prix: Lando Norris wins from Max Verstappen after chaotic wet race

Lando Norris mastered treacherous, changing conditions in a dramatic, incident-packed race to beat Max Verstappen and win the Australian Grand Prix.

Norris and his McLaren team made the right calls in a race punctuated by crashes, three safety cars and an aborted start as the Briton put together a statement drive at the start of a season he intends to end as world champion.

Norris was forced to fend off a late threat from Verstappen, brought back into contention by a late safety car, but held on to take his fifth career victory.

Lewis Hamilton finished 10th on a difficult day for Ferrari with his former team-mate George Russell third for Mercedes.

Not your imagination: N.H. Girl Scout cookies taste different – The Boston Globe

Delivery season is upon us. And for those who think all Thin Mints are created equal, let me confirm: Your opinion is half-baked.

Historically, two bakeries have manufactured Girl Scout cookies. There’s ABC Bakers, a division of Interbake Foods based in Richmond, Va., and Little Brownie Bakers, owned by the Kellogg Co., based in Battle Creek, Mich. The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts work with ABC. Scouts in Central and Western Massachusetts, and in Southern New Hampshire, sell cookies from Little Brownie Bakers.

There is a RFP process every three years wherein leaders from each region, or council, compare metrics like pricing, ordering software, delivery management, and so on.

But let’s be honest. It really comes down to taste. The Girl Scouts can’t switch bakeries willy-nilly: There could be a revolt.

“There’s a huge allegiance to one product over another because it’s what we’ve known. If we were going to switch bakers, we can’t do it just to keep the prices down. We have to take into account the loyalty that has built up,” said Barbara Fortier, chief operations officer for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, which has used ABC throughout her 17-year tenure.

ABC sells Caramel deLites, Girl Scout S’mores, Lemonades, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Shortbreads, Thanks-A-Lots, Thin Mints, and Trios. Little Brownie Bakers sells Do-si-dos, Girl Scout S’mores, Samoas, Savannah Smiles, Tagalongs, Thin Mints, Toffee-tastics, and Trefoils.

Calling each bakery to learn about recipes was instructive. Little Brownie Bakers initially declined to participate in this story via a Kellogg’s spokesperson. At ABC, I was routed through a charmingly quaint phone tree where I could press “2” to learn about the bakery’s pension plan. Finally, I chatted vivaciously with an operator who felt just awful that their public relations manager was out of the office. She took down my name and number.

Nobody called me back. But sometimes that’s how the cookie crumbles.

Other experts were more forthcoming. There are structural cookie differences, said Marc Johnson, president of Texture Technologies Corp. in Hamilton. His company analyzes firmness, brittleness, stickiness, springiness, and other key qualities for companies like Domino’s Pizza and Stonyfield Farm.

In 2016, Johnson tested both types of Thin Mints for “hardness and crunchiness.”

“The ABC Bakers’ Thin Mints were statistically much harder than the Little Brownie Thin Mints” and “slightly less crunchy,” he concluded. In general, ABC cookies were harder than their Little Brownie counterparts.

“You would think someone in Tennessee would expect the same thing as what you get in Georgia. You don’t expect a California Oreo and a Boston Oreo,” said Johnson.

As such, customers are willing to go to certain lengths to procure their preferred treat.

“It’s not hard to go over a council line and find what you like,” said Suzanne Smiley, chief operations officer for the Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts, which uses Little Brownie Bakers. Smiley longs for a discontinued shortbread cookie called the Scot-Tea, so she understands the desperation.

In fact, while researching this story, word spread that I harbored cookies from both bakeries. Which is how it came to be that I placed a Tupperware container full of Samoas onto my front stoop for a pregnant neighbor who simply can’t abide our local equivalent, Caramel deLites.

Getting the cookies wasn’t easy, either. One batch was wrongly delivered to my neighbor down the block, our addresses inverted. I hustled down the street and knocked on his door — a Girl Scout cookie avenger.

“I was wondering about this delivery,” he said sheepishly, reluctantly forking over the bag.

Of course, these are merely cookies. They are almost uniformly delicious, and they go toward a good cause: Proceeds benefit the Girl Scouts, and each troop keeps 90 cents of each box sold for troop-wide trips and activities. (In our area, boxes go for $5.) Each council invests the remaining proceeds in programs like camps. Girls learn skills like goal-setting, decision-making, money management, people skills, and business ethics — lessons emblazoned on each box, regardless of manufacturer.

“Both [bakeries] have excellent cookies. Girl Scouts of the USA makes sure the cookies are all high-quality. With either one, you’re getting a good product and a good program from the girls,” said Smiley.

Fair enough. And there are universal truths. Thin Mints always sell well, said troop leaders and scouts. So do Samoas (Little Brownie Bakers) and Caramel deLites (ABC’s equivalent). But nobody seems to like the gluten-free choices very much.

Meghan Elledge is a cookie manager in Arlington. She doesn’t have a child in the Girl Scouts — she has a son, not a daughter — and she’s a wealth of cookie history. S’mores, a newer cookie, have been a surprise hit.

“S’mores this year sold remarkably well. I’m told they’re the best-selling new cookie in recent memory,” she said.

Meanwhile, gluten-free cookies have proved problematic.

“We’ve had them for four or five years. The first one was a chocolate-chip shortbread — no, maybe an all-butter recipe, with chocolate chips. They were really good, but they crumbled fast. We switched to a peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip [Trios], and my girls are still sad. They’re good, but not as good as that first batch,” she said.

“The gluten-frees aren’t going anywhere, but those are hard to sell,” agreed Rebecca Wise-Bono, a troop leader from Saugus.

Thin Mints always go fast, though.

“They’re definitely the most popular. My info might be old, but they’re one of the most popular cookies in the country just on their own. They’re right behind Oreos, and they’re only sold three to four months per year,” Elledge said.

In Central and Western Massachusetts, “Thin Mints are a third of our sales,” said Charlotte Valle, 11, whose troop comprises Greenfield and Turners Falls. “I’ve never tried the other bakery. My cousin lives in Walpole, and she used to sell for ABC Bakery. I heard that [her] Lemonades are good. We have Savannah Smiles, but they aren’t really sold. People who like them don’t buy five boxes of them. They don’t like the lemon.”

But fans said that the lessons that come from selling are as important as the taste — well, almost.

“The [girls] talk to people, answer questions, make change. I have 5-year-olds who know their times tables. They’re respectful. They always answer with, ‘Thank you. Have a nice day,’ even if someone says no. It’s a huge growth experience for the kids,” said Wise-Bono.

That said, troop leaders are only human.

“I cheat and get Savannah Smiles. I go to the dark side and get some of theirs, and I like their S’mores as well. An old boss of mine is a leader. We trade cookies. I give her Lemonades and Thanks-A-Lots, and she gives me Savannah Smiles and S’mores. It’s a nice way to get the other ones,” admitted Wayland leader Zuania Wood.

So who has the best cookies? I bought packages from both regions for testing. And test I did, once I wrangled the shipment from my neighbor. I compared four popular types: Thin Mints (same name from both bakeries); Caramel deLites (ABC) and Samoas (Little Brownie); Peanut Butter Patties (ABC) and Tagalongs (Little Brownie); and Girl Scout S’mores (same name).

ABC Thin Mints v. Little Brownie Thin Mints

Motto: “Crispy chocolate wafers dipped in a mint chocolaty coating” (ABC); “Crisp wafers covered in chocolaty coating made with natural oil of peppermint” (Little Brownie).

Appearance: ABC’s cookies are matte and dense. Little Brownie cookies have a shiny, thick coat and a wafer-like consistency.

Calories per serving: 160.

Habitat: Identical green boxes on the outside. ABC uses a shiny silver sleeve. Little Brownie uses a clear one.

Nutritional notes: ABC’s cookies contain high-fructose corn syrup. Little Brownie advertises no high-fructose corn syrup.

Taste: Testers were split. Little Brownie fans praised the “flavor, texture, and color.” ABC fans hailed their cookie as “concentrated and dense” with a strong, minty punch. My 7-year-old declared ABC’s Thin Mints his favorite of any cookie sampled.

Conclusion: Thin Mints from ABC are heavier on the mint; Little Brownie has superior crunch.

ABC Peanut Butter Patties v. Little Brownie Tagalongs

Motto: “Crispy vanilla cookies layered with peanut butter and covered with a chocolaty coating” (ABC); “Crispy cookies layered with peanut butter and covered with a chocolaty coating” (Little Brownie).

Appearance: ABC’s cookies are smaller and darker on the outside; Little Brownie’s version is lighter and saucer-like.

Nutritional notes: ABC’s first ingredient is sugar. Little Brownie leads with peanut butter.

Taste: Little Brownie has the superior chocolate-to-peanut-butter ratio, and it’s unencumbered by ABC’s vanilla. The peanut butter is creamier, and the cookie is slightly larger.

Conclusion: Tagalongs from Little Brownie are peanut butterier; ABC’s version has a whisper of vanilla and a more chocolaty coating.

ABC Caramel deLites v. Little Brownie Samoas

Motto: “Vanilla cookies topped with caramel, sprinkled with toasted coconut, and laced with chocolaty stripes” (ABC); “Crisp cookies coated in caramel, sprinkled with toasted coconut, and striped with dark chocolaty coating” (Little Brownie).

Appearance: Wildly different. Caramel deLites are lighter and flakier; Samoas have a darker, dewy coating.

Nutritional notes: Samoas contain slightly more total fat, sodium, and carbohydrates than their Caramel deLite sisters.

Taste: This breaks down by region. Tasters who grew up with Samoas adore them. So do newcomers. One taster praised its “deeper, richer caramel flavor” and “toasted coconut” essence. Caramel deLites, meanwhile, are slightly more chocolaty.

Conclusion: For a sweeter, caramel taste, go for a Samoa. If you prefer a lighter, more chocolaty version, opt for a Caramel deLite.

ABC Girl Scout S’mores v. Little Brownie Girl Scout S’mores

Motto: “Crispy graham cookie double dipped in yummy crème icing and finished with a scrumptious chocolatey [sic] coating” (ABC); “Crunchy graham sandwich cookies with creamy chocolate and marshmallowy filling” (Little Brownie). These Girl Scout bakeries play fast and loose with their adjectives.

Appearance: No similarities at all. ABC sells a bumpy, chocolate-encased wafer similar to what you might melt while camping. Little Brownie produces a small, oval sandwich with layers of chocolate and marshmallow within that calls to mind something cobbled by a Keebler elf. It probably wouldn’t do well if set aflame.

Calories per serving: 180 (ABC); 150 (Little Brownie).

Habitat: ABC arrives in a plastic container; Little Brownie uses a stout, square box.

Nutritional notes: The chocolate-enrobed ABC version is far higher in saturated fat (35 percent of daily value) than its Little Brownie counterpart (18 percent).

Taste: ABC is a textural purist’s delight. There’s the appropriate mix of chocolate sweetness and graham cracker crunch. Some fans even microwave them for additional goo, and one tester detected a “faint marshmallow essence, which was kind of neat.” Little Brownie gets points for actually including a true portion of marshmallow in its version — after all, that’s what S’mores are all about — but these taste more like vanilla than chocolate.

Conclusion: Those with fond memories of warming S’mores by a campfire should opt for ABC. Those who like taking apart a sandwich cookie Oreo-style will be happier with Little Brownie.

Black Bag- A Top Drawer Thriller/Spy Film

It’s been a very long time since a stand alone spy thriller has shone up in the theaters with a great plot and cast that is more than worth the price of admission. You don’t have to wait any longer. This one stands in the line of the John le Carre kind of books and films, and has the British style and intrigue to boot. It keeps you guessing until the end of the film. Here is the tease on Rotten Tomoatoes — “BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.”

One of the major themes in this svelte film (it clocks in at less than 2 hours, and there is no wasted space) is — How important is always telling the truth, especially in the espionage business where telling lies is a daily and required activity to deceive the enemy? And does one prioritize loyalty to one’s spouse or family, or to to one’s country in an national emergency situation? What if your own spouse appears to be guilty of betraying your country? At the heart of this film is the marriage of George and Katherine, who are both part of the British spy network. These are two people who really do love each other and also their country. As another character in the film says, unless one marries in house, there will be too many things that are ‘black bag’ i.e. hidden from the spouse, too many things one can’t share with one’s spouse or family or really anyone not in the ‘need to know’ category.

Both Kate Blanchett and Michael Fastbender are spectacular as world-weary spies caught in a web of deceit and Pierce Brosnan is excellent as the head of their bureau as well. And good news — there is precious little violence, no sex, and moderate language issues, which makes one wonder why this film got an R rating. I do not doubt this will be the best film of this genre this year. Indeed,I’d say it’s the best for over a decade as it does not rely on lots of special effects or CG or Mission Impossible kinds of action. It is in short, much more believable, like the novels of le Carre.

BBC Breakfast presenter Ben Boulos’ life – including real reason behind name change – Manchester Evening News

Ben Boulos is a familiar face to many as he has been a news presenter and journalist for the BBC for a number of years. But what is known about the reporter away from the camera?

Ben Boulos has grown to be a well-known face on BBC Breakfast, endearing himself to viewers through the years with his friendly manner and clear, authoritative delivery, establishing himself as a reliable name in broadcast journalism.

The TV personality is a staple on BBC News as a news presenter and journalist with a focus on business news for domestic and international viewers. He helms headline programmes like Business Live, Talking Business, and World Business Report.

Moreover, Ben takes up the role of primary relief presenter on outlets such as BBC World News, the BBC News Channel, and the BBC World Service, catering to an impressive estimated weekly audience exceeding 75 million people. Since April 2020, he’s also been presenting “Around the World By BBC News” on the short-form streaming platform Quibi.

Peeking beyond his on-screen persona, we delve into the life of Ben Boulos.

In terms of his career development, Ben embarked on his journey in television with Channel M Television in Manchester starting in 2007.

His path led him to BBC Essex as a Political Reporter, where he covered a wide spectrum of political issues across radio, television, and digital mediums.

During this period, Ben was on the frontlines conducting investigative work, unearthing exclusive stories, and keeping public figures and politicians in check. His trajectory progressed further at Radio 5 Live as a UK correspondent based in Salford.

He eventually took on the role of Video Journalist Correspondent at BBC Look East, shouldering the task of shooting and piecing together his own reports.

In April 2020, during the pandemic, Ben took on a fresh challenge when he commenced hosting ‘Around the World’ by BBC News on the short-lived platform Quibi. The show aimed to keep people informed about global happenings through easily digestible episodes.

Not all fans may be aware that Ben Boulos was once known as Ben Bland. He opted to take his mother’s maiden name Boulos in February 2021, embracing his mixed British and Sudanese-Egyptian heritage.

Speaking with the BBC, Ben stated: “I felt the name Bland didn’t do justice to who I am. By adopting the name Boulos, I am embracing the diverse cultural influences that have shaped me.”

He also expressed the struggles of discussing name changes with family: “Thinking about your name and your identity is the kind of thing you put off because life is too busy, it’s never a good time, everyone else is busy. When is the right time to strike up a conversation with your parents about your idea of changing your surname?”.

In his downtime, when not involved in newscasting or analysing international business matters, Ben has a passion for cycling, often seen enjoying rides.

Ben, an enthusiastic cyclist, has not only embraced the sport with passion but has also represented Surrey in amateur cycling competitions.

The TV presenter is also a vocal supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, often using his Instagram platform to express his solidarity. In 2021, he was spotted at Pride at the Palace in London’s West End, celebrating Pride Month.

He shared his experience on social media, posting: “Happy Pride Month everyone!” and added, “What better way to celebrate than with #PrideAtThePalace – a colourful, fab, uplifting show featuring actual Heather Small!”.

Kanye West Claims He’s Ready to ‘Go To War’ With Kim Kardashian, But He Might Be Right This Time…

Another day, another Kanye West social media rant. This time, however, the rapper directed his posts to his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, threatening to “go to war” over the ownership of any trademarks related to their daughter North West’s name.

As TMZ reports, West, who now goes by Ye, dropped a series of posts to his X account on Saturday, March 15. One of the posts included a new song featuring disgraced rapper Diddy, Diddy’s son Christian “King” Combs and West’s oldest child with Kardashian, North West. He posted the song, titled “LONELY ROADS STILL GO TO SUNSHINE,” directly to the social media account, even though, as TMZ reports, Kardashian tried to get a judge to stop him from releasing the song in the first place.

According to sources close to the outlet, the reality TV star allegedly tried everything in her power to stop the song from coming out. She reportedly sent out legal notices “demanding a cease & desist” and had an “emergency hearing with a mediator and a judge,” which sources close to the outlet allege West did not attend. TMZ also reports that West “promised not to drop the song.”

Just before uploading the song to X, the rapper posted screenshots of alleged text conversations he claims to have had with Kardashian, where the two are going back and forth regarding the trademark of North’s name.

After the rapper wrote “I’m never speaking with you again” to Kardashian in the screenshots he uploaded, she replied, “I asked u at the time if I can trademark her name You said yes when she’s 18 it goes to her so stop I sent paper work over so she wouldn’t be in the Diddy song To protect her One person has to trademark!”

She continued writing that they agreed when their children were born that Kardashian would get their children’s names and trademarks “so no one else would take them.” He then allegedly replied, “Amend it or I’m going to war And neither of us will recover from the public fallout You’re going to have to kill me.”

West wrote along with the screenshots, “This happened without me being aware How do you guys feel about this,” directly asking his followers for their input.

ITV Emmerdale Sarah Sugden star Katie Hill’s life away from soap as co-stars ‘so proud’ – Liverpool Echo

Katie Hill has portrayed Sarah Sugden on the hit ITV soap since 2017. The young actress from Leeds took over the role from Sophia Amber Moore and is the fifth actor to play the character. On Emmerdale, she is the daughter of Debbie Dingle, who she shares with Andy Sugden.

Sarah has been living with her grandmother Charity Dingle since her mum and dad left the village. Despite the character’s young age, she has already endured a rollercoaster time in the fictional Yorkshire village. Sarah has spent most of her life in and out of hospital while battling a diagnoses with Falconi anaemia and leukaemia.

In recent episodes, Sarah thought she was pregnant and took a test to confirm, which came back positive. She attempted to tell her boyfriend, Jacob Gallagher, but was left heartbroken when he broke up with her before she got chance to reveal the news.

Charity took Sarah to the doctors, where Manpreet Sharma ran further tests to check her pregnancy and how far along she might be. However, in a devastating twist, Manpreet delivered the news that Sarah wasn’t pregnant. The doctor said her medication could have reacted with the result or she might have read the results wrong reports Leeds Live.

Away from the soap, Katie regularly keeps fans updated with her exciting life as she continues to forge an incredible career in showbiz. She grew up in Leeds and began her career performing in stage shows, including Scrooge: The Musical, Oliver! and Les Misérables. She joined ITV’s Emmerdale in 2017, as the producers wanted an older actress to tackle the character’s more serious storylines.

Despite her successful acting career, the 22-year old has also revealed her talent for singing. In 2020, she appeared on Emmerdale’s YouTube channel where she performed a cover “Almost is Never Enough” by Ariana Grande and Nathan Sykes. Ever since, she has continued to post more covers on her Instagram and TikTok accounts.

Last summer, she released her first single, titled “Bittersweet.” She revealed the news in a video posted to her 105,000 Instagram followers. She captioned the post: “Bittersweet out now<3 link in my bio x.”

Fans took to the comments to congratulate the star, one wrote: “Wow you sound unreal…..your voice is beautiful”, while another said: “Well done, added to my Spotify playlist.” More added: “So proud of you gal, adding it to my playlist right now”, “Congratulations beautiful song.. beautiful voice.” and “Well done girl so happy for you.”

Her Emmerdale co-stars also supported the young actress as Lawrence Robb, who plays Mackenzie Boyd, wrote: “The song is gorgeous! Well done!” while Amelia Spencer star Daisy Campbell said: “Yayy so proud of you.”

Ben Cohen’s ex-wife takes savage swipe at Kristina Rihanoff after couple’s split – Daily Star

Ben Cohen’s ex-wife, Abby Cohen, has unleashed a scathing comment following his split from Kristina Rihanoff.

Abby was left devastated when Ben announced the end of their marriage in 2014. He later found love with Rihanoff, whom he met on the hit show Strictly Come Dancing.

But the couple, who got engaged in November 2022, called it quits earlier this year.

Earlier this month, it emerged that Ben, 46, and Kristina, 47, were facing financial woes prior to their relationship’s collapse. Their breakup has been labelled the “curse in reverse,” playing on the infamous Strictly curse which typically sees celebs ditch their off-screen partners for their dance pros, reports the Mirror.

In a recent tell-all, Abby remarked: “I’m sad for Ben. Our marriage broke down and it’s happening all over again to him, and he’s got another child. He’s got to start again from nothing, in his late forties. He’s going from being so successful as a rugby player to [people] now reading of his business failures.”

She added that she ‘doesn’t want to make Ben look more stupid than he already does. ‘.

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The mother expressed that the news of his latest split has reopened old wounds, and she’s upset that their daughters will have to ‘relive the pain’ – along with their half-sister born to Kristina and their father.

Abby’s got the jitters every time she hears the Strictly tunes, and even though she and Kristina are neighbours, don’t expect any cosy catch-ups. She spilled the beans to The Mail on Sunday, saying: “We are total opposites. I’m a homemaker. I’m a family girl. I make stews and Sunday dinners,” Abby doesn’t reckon Kristina’s the domestic type.

“I don’t know if Kristina does that, but I don’t think so. Me and Kristina are completely different. We look completely different. We like different things. She doesn’t have any wellies, put it that way. She doesn’t pick dog mess off the floor like I have to do every day.”

Once upon a time, Abby didn’t mince her words about Kristina, calling her “that f*****g Russian,” but their paths haven’t crossed, not even with the kids shuttling between homes. Abby’s convinced the stars are keeping them apart to save her from more heartache.

Meanwhile, a chinwagger told The Sun that after hitting a rough patch with the finances, the couple knew they were done for. The insider dished out that the “past six months has been hell” for them, shredding what love was left.

They added: “For the sake of their family, they have chosen to go forward as separate individuals. Those close to them who know them as a couple had hoped they would be able to work things out but for now it’s over and it looks like there’s no going back.”

In a scandalous sit-down with The Sun, Abby spilled the tea on Ben and Kristina’s not-so-fairytale romance, insisting their love wasn’t built to last. She dished out to the tabloid: “How they met is not, in my opinion, a solid enough foundation because it was all about lust and was a physical thing. It wasn’t an organic way to meet.”

Pouring her heart out over her crumbled marriage, Abby agonisingly confessed: “I was in a mess, I didn’t want to be here any more. I was really poorly. I sought help and support. I was really sad for a long time.”

Back in 2015, she let rip, outraged: “My husband, who I was with for 23 years, unconditionally loved and was completely loyal to in every respect, has left me for a f**king Russian dancer. The last two years have been the most traumatic thing to ever happen to me. He’s done the dirty on me. I want people to know.”

X-Men ’97 Star Gives Production Update On Season 3 Ahead Of Season 2’s Release

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X-Men ’97, the well-received revival of X-Men: The Animated Series, rewarded fans with both the strongest writing that Marvel’s mutants have received on television in years, as well as the return of many classic voice actors. One such actress is Lenore Zann, who voiced Rogue in the original series. Zann recently discussed the series’ upcoming second and third seasons, providing much-anticipated updates.

Speaking with Collider, Zahn revealed that the cast has “finished recording Season 2, and that will be coming out in 2026.” Continuing, she also added: “I’m about to start to go into the studio next week to start on season three, so I’ve got lots to look forward to.”

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Notably, X-Men ’97 creator Beau DeMayo was fired from the production and stripped of his credits on the show. Season 2 onward will feature Matthew Chauncy as showrunner. During the same interview, Zann opened up about her feelings on the new writing team.

The actress explained: “I met Matt Chauncey, who’s our new head writer and showrunner, and I’ve met a lot of the writers, well, all of them, actually. It’s great. And it’s interesting because I wrote a memoir called A Rogue’s Tale, which just came out in the fall. He contacted me and said, ‘I’d really like to give your book to each of the writers.’ So he gave it as Christmas presents to the writers. It was really sweet.”

What Lenore Zann’s X-Men ’97 Update Means Close

Zann’s update is exciting for fans itching for more mutant-centric Marvel stories. Given the timeline Zann suggested, it’s likely the gap between the release of seasons two and three of X-Men ’97 will be much smaller than that of season one and season two. Previously, Marvel Studios’ Head of Streaming Brad Winderbaum teased what fans had to look forward to in X-Men ’97’s future:

“Season 2 of X-Men ’97 is going to be in ’26. We’re working on it now. It’s exciting. That world of the ’90s is just… Honestly… I can’t believe they let me make it. I grew up at Marvel, as you know. I’ve clocked a lot of time here, and I feel like I used a lot of currency to revive this thing that I loved watching after school. So, the fact that we get to play in that universe with those actors is honestly why I went into this business in the first place.”

Between Zann and Winderbaum’s endorsements, the new writing team seems to have a good handle on what made X-Men ’97 a success. Moreover, there is no indication that the animated series is undergoing a significant overhaul like Daredevil: Born Again did, so it will likely fall in line with its debut season.

Our Take On Lenore Zann’s X-Men ’97 Update

If season two of X-Men ’97 has wrapped and season three is starting production, audiences could be seeing more of the series sooner rather than later. Zann has indicated that the new creative team behind the show is committed, so hopefully, that will translate to doing it justice. X-Men ’97 will be back before fans know it — which will hopefully bring closure to the multiple dangling plot threads left in the season one finale.

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Kanye West Drops New Song Seemingly Featuring Diddy and Daughter North

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Kanye West dropped a new song on Saturday, seemingly featuring Sean “Diddy” Combs, his daughter North West, Diddy’s son King Combs and artist Jasmine William.

The controversial rapper shared the more than four-minute-long song titled “Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine” on his X account. “LONELY ROADS STILL GO TO SUNSHINE new song by PUFF DADDY feat. His son KING COMBS my daughter NORTH WEST and new Yeezy artist from Chicago Jasmine William,” West wrote in the post.

The song appears to begin with a recording of a phone conversation between disgraced rapper Diddy and West. “I wanna just thank you so much for just taking care of my kids, man,” a voice believed to be Diddy can be heard saying. “Ain’t nobody reach out to them, ain’t nobody call them.”

West responds, “Absolutely, I love you so much, man. You raised me. Even when I ain’t know you, know what I’m saying?”

Elsewhere in the song, North appears to rap, “Doing everything I wanted, that’s the key to life / When you see me shining, then you see the light.”

TMZ also reported that West shared screenshots of a text conversation between himself and North’s mother Kim Kardashian, which have since been deleted from the rapper’s X account. In the text exchange, Kardashian allegedly told West that she trademarked their 11-year-old daughter’s name in an attempt to stop “Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine” from being released to the public.

“I asked you at the time if I can trademark her name. You said yes. When she’s 18, it goes to her. So stop,” Kardashian wrote, according to TMZ. “I sent paperwork over so she wouldn’t be in the Diddy song to protect her. One person has to trademark!”

She added, “We agreed when they were both i would get all of our kids names and trademarks So no one else would take them.”

West responded, “Amend it or I’m going to war And neither of us will recover from the public fallout You’re going to have to kill me.”

The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to Kardashian’s rep for comment.

Combs was indicted in September last year on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and is currently in jail awaiting trial, which is set to begin in May.

West, who has been criticized recently for his hate-filled rants on social media and for selling a T-shirt with a Nazi swastika on the front, has previously defended Combs, stating that the rapper should be freed from prison. The pair collaborated on music earlier in their careers.

Fans react to Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot at Snow White premiere

Social media users had the same reaction to Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot’s red carpet reunion at the Snow White premiere.

Rachel, 23, and Gal, 39, attended the Los Angeles event alongside their castmates and crew on Saturday night at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.

Amid their rumored ‘feud,’ fans took to X to speculate that the women were faking their smiles and cordial attitudes as they posed for photos.

One person on X observed, ‘Those are some bad, fake, forced smiles; none of the smiles are reaching their eyes.’

Another agreed, adding, ‘Guarantee the smiles dropped as soon as they were done with the picture.’

In reference to a photo featuring producer Marc E. Platt between the two actresses, someone commented, ‘He’s holding them back like two wild beasts trying to kill each other.’

Social media users had the same reaction to Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot’s red carpet reunion at the Snow White premiere amid their rumored feud; L-R Director Marc Webb, Rachel, Gal

Snow White will hit theaters on March 21 and stars Andrew Burnap opposite Zegler in the title role

Another person shared a photo of enemies feigning camaraderie while wielding weapons behind their backs, comparing the image to Rachel and Gal.

It has been widely speculated that there is a behind-the-scenes clash between the live action film’s two leading stars.

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It’s believed to be over their opposing views on the yearslong Israeli-Palestinian conflict; Gadot is notably from Israel.

Despite the heavily rumored friction, the two ladies were pleasant and professional while promoting their movie, due out March 21.

For the special occasion, Rachel arrived in a strapless blush pink gown with a corseted bodice and billowy skirt with pleats.

She looked the part of a princess as she pulled her lustrous dark locks into a voluminous bun set at the top of her head.

The West Side Story sensation added a glinting diamond necklace and pink toned makeup to complete the glamorous look.

When asked by TMZ over the weekend how she feels now that Snow White is finally about to hit theaters, she answered, ‘It feels wonderful, thank you.’

Earlier this week, it was revealed by Variety that Disney chose to ‘scale back’ the movie’s LA premiere, limiting coverage to photographers and a house crew.

One person on X observed, ‘Those are some bad, fake, forced smiles; none of the smiles are reaching their eyes’

Another person added, ‘Guarantee the smiles dropped as soon as they were done with the picture’

The women pictured with producer Marc E. Platt

Someone wrote online that the producer was ‘holding them back like two wild beasts’

Another person shared a photo of enemies feigning camaraderie while wielding weapons behind their backs, comparing the image to Rachel and Gal

There’s been controversy surrounding the remake of the classic cartoon as the studio has given it a politically correct revamp. In 2022 Zegler supported the contemporary take on the story, telling Vanity Fair in 2022, ‘It needed that.’

Peter Dinklage weighed in, slamming Disney for remaking what he called a ‘f***ing backward story about seven dwarfs living in a cave together.’

Amid the backlash, the large scale premiere at meant to be held at Leicester Square in London was cancelled.

‘Disney are already anticipating an anti-woke backlash against Snow White and have reduced the media schedule to just a handful of tightly controlled press events,’ a source told People.

It was added: ‘That is why they have taken the highly unusual step not to host a London premiere for the film and are minimizing the amount of press questions that Rachel Zegler gets.’