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reads the description of the exclusive convertible, which acts as a popcorn vessel. “This collectible Barbie car popcorn container recreates the iconic pink Corvette seen in Barbie The Movie.”“With a curvy silhouette and retro trims, the vintage-inspired convertible is a piece of art on four wheels!” it continued. On Twitter, AMC Theaters elicited a less-than-enthusiastic reaction from Mattel fans.

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga certainly appeared like the oddest of couples.That was most definitely the case when the “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” crooner paired up with the shock diva — who sang “He ate my heart” on 2009’s “Monster” — for their first collaborative album, 2014’s “Cheek to Cheek.”The two had previously worked together, on his 2011 “Duets II” LP, playfully partnering on “The Lady Is a Tramp,” the same year that Mother Monster had gone full-on zombie in her “Born This Way” video.That was about as far as you could get from Bennett’s classy, debonair style.

recent Instagram post, cosmetic procedure influencer Dana Omari Harrell rehashed her claim from nearly a year ago that Margot Robbie, the star in Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie,” allegedly went through a huge transformation to resemble the iconic doll. When asked by Siffat Haider on The Dream Bigger Podcast who is her favorite celebrity transformation, Harrell was quick to bring up Robbie.But Harrell isn’t here to hate on Robbie, saying the actress “still looks natural” from the “incredible work.” She even starts her caption referring to “the always gorgeous Margot Robbie.”Along with providing many side-by-side pictures of Robbie then and now, Harrell also gave an exhaustive list in the caption of everything she believes Robbie has had done over the years to achieve her current Barbie look.“She has had an upper bleph (esp removing some fat under her brow), undereye filler or other augmentation, a minimal brow lift, cheek augmentation, buccal fat removal, lip filler, nose job thinning her tip and reducing the width of her nostrils,” she said.Robbie’s team did not respond to a request for comment.

Puppygate” drama and on the heels of “Scandoval,” trouble magnet “Vanderpump Rules” star Raquel Leviss is caught up in another hairy situation — one we’ll call “Puppygate 2.” The crisis began brewing when Leviss and fiancé James Kennedy called it quits in 2021 — that’s when Leviss got full custody of the couple’s fur baby, an adorable golden doodle puppy named Graham Cracker.Fast forward to now, and Kennedy is heard declaring that Graham had come “back into [his] life,” as Page Six reported. But here’s the latest poop scoop — little Graham turns out to have had quite the ruff journey home to his papa.New intel alleges that Leviss, who recently spent some time at a mental health facility, dropped Graham off at a shelter due to “behavioral issues — mostly a biting problem.”Alleged horrible person Leviss, 28, was already in hot water with her “Vanderpump Rules” co-stars and fans, largely due to the months-long affair with not-so-single Tom Sandoval.

In the battle of Barbenheimer, only one major motion picture can rule the double feature — and she’s dazzling in pretty pink plastic.Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” raked in $22.3 million at the box office in previews, compared to $10.5 million garnered by “Oppenheimer” ahead of the films’ official debut on Friday, Variety reports.Despite Gerwig’s fears that the hyper-feminine flick would end her career, “Barbie” has turned into a summer smash.At the box office, the film out-performed the former record-holder “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” which earned $17.5 million in previews in May.The Post has reached out to representatives for Gerwig, 39, for comment.“Barbie” is expected to reach $100 million at the box office in its opening weekend, while Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” is only anticipated to haul half of that, an estimated $50 million, per Variety.Eager audiences have long planned to view both back to back for a whopping five hours of screen time.

told Variety in a statement.  “He had a genuine love for television and entertainment. He would try everything and did it well — screenwriting, recording podcasts, playing guitar, writing songs, and loved a wide range of music from country to jazz.

the Bureau of Investigative Journalism.The drone strikes are one of the most controversial aspects of his presidency. The first drone strike he approved was in Yemen and it killed 55 people — including 21 children and 12 women, five of whom were pregnant at the time.

“Barbie” has been blessed.Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated pink-filled comedy “Barbie” has finally driven its magenta-colored convertible into theaters.The movie is chock-full of religious motifs and allusions — thanks to the filmmaker’s past experiences at St. Francis High School, an all-girls Catholic school in Sacramento, California.“In the movie, like, when it starts, she’s in a world where there’s no aging or death or pain or shame or self-consciousness, and then she suddenly becomes self-conscious — that’s a really old story,” Gerwig recently told the Associated Press about the parallels between “Barbie” and the Bible.

Ryan Gosling’s Ken may play second fiddle in the new ‘Barbie’ movie, but according to Margot Robbie, who plays the titular character in the summer blockbuster, “The Notebook” heartthrob’s lips were the real star of the film, which pulled down $22.3 million ahead of opening weekend — all without a single smooch between the two leads. Robbie admitted to People in June that not being able to kiss Gosling on-screen “didn’t feel like a win to me.”Robbie’s friends took the news even harder than her, having high hopes from the beginning that the producer of the film could work some on-screen magic in her favor.

Diet Mountain Dew“?Lana Del Rey was spotted working at an Alabama Waffle House, baffling the singer’s fans.The “Video Games” crooner, whose legal name is Elizabeth Grant, wore the chain’s signature blue uniform complete with a bright yellow name tag as she took orders and poured patrons’ coffee.While it’s unclear why the Grammy-nominated hitmaker, 38, was clocking in at the diner, she took breaks for photo ops with fans in the restaurant.“Lana Del Rey working at Waffle House,” tweeted one customer on Thursday along with footage of the pop star on the clock, racking up 2 million views and thousands of likes and retweets.Fans online speculated that her presence could be for a music video, while others applauded her for being “so real.”“Lana Del Rey randomly working as a waitress for the waffle house is iconic,” one person tweeted.“Lana del rey working at waffle house is a level of iconic many others will never reach,” echoed another.The Post has reached out to Lana Del Rey’s representatives for comment.Her summertime shift follows her first full concert in four years in May and the release of her ninth studio album in March, “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd.”The “Young and Beautiful” singer is also slated to appear at a number of festivals later this year.Most recently, she faced cruel comments regarding her physical appearance, as one troll called her weight fluctuations “worse than 9/11” in a since-deleted tweet.At the time, loyal fans jumped to the star’s defense, reprimanding the hater for the crude remark.“Lana Del Rey does not owe us thinness,” wrote one person. “Just because someone was a certain size at a certain age doesn’t mean they have to maintain that size forever.”They added, “Bodies

Joe Biden would look like in a Barbie World? You’re in luck: An enterprising film editor is cashing in on the rabid “Barbie” movie craze by giving the US president and other A-listers Mattel-inspired makeovers with the aid of artificial intelligence. “I absolutely loved making these photos — I was laughing the whole way through,” freelancer Duncan Thomsen, 53, said of his star-studded AI “Barbiefication” campaign.

his death at 96 on Friday.“Tony Bennett was one of the most important interpreters of American popular song during the mid to late 20th century,” Joel, 74, told The Post in a statement.“He championed songwriters who might otherwise have remained unknown to many millions of music fans.”Joel noted that Bennett was a vaunted vocalist whose talent transcended generations and genres.“He was a unique talent that made the transition from the era of jazz into the age of pop,” he said.“I will always be grateful for his outstanding contribution to the art of contemporary music.”Joel collaborated with Bennett on the “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” singer’s 2001 LP “Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues,” which won a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.“He was a joy to work with,” said Joel.

death Friday at 96. Mayor Eric Adams, 62, was one of the first politicians to honor the legendary singer, taking to Twitter to write: “A working-class kid from Queens, Tony Bennett, sang our song to the world.

embroiled in controversy after the release of his newest music video, “Try That in a Small Town,” as his defenders claim he’s the latest victim of cancel culture.The conservative country star is facing accusations that his latest single and music video encourages racist, pro-gun violence, pro-vigilantism and pro-lynching messages while others, including the artist himself, claim the song spreads the message that small towns don’t put up with the same levels of crime and chaos that big cities do. Country Music Television (CMT) pulled the controversial song from its rotation on Tuesday but ABC allowed the song to remain on the set list as part of its CMA Fest concert special Wednesday.

died Friday at his New York home at the age of 96, his publicist, Sylvia Weiner, confirmed to The Post.Tributes have poured in from celebrities and fans alike to commemorate the loss of the “Fly Me to the Moon” crooner.Alongside a photo of the two from 2015, Rolling Stones member Keith Richards wrote on Twitter: “May you Rest in Peace, Tony Bennett!”“Very sad to hear about Tony Bennett’s passing. Rest in Peace,” Ozzy Osbourne tweeted.

TMZ reported.A bikini-clad Baumgartner, 49, was spotted at a luxury resort on the Big Island of Hawaii with Josh Conner, a friend of Costner’s, who reportedly lives close to him in California.Conner, a wealthy financier and friend of the couple, is recently divorced, the outlet reported. However sources close to the couple have told the outlet the relationship is not romantic, reporting Baumgartner and Conner, “have been good friends for years.”The mother of three was all smiles while relaxing at the beach withher children Thursday, when former handbag designer was spotted snapping some selfies with her 13-year-old daughter, Grace, who wore a similar white bikini.Baumgartner filed for divorce from the 68-year-old “Yellowstone” actor in May citing “irreconcilable differences” after an 18-year marriage.

died on Friday at the age of 96. He had shared a photo with his wife, Susan, on Instagram June 20. The snapshot had the couple donning purple shirts in honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.“June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month,” the sweet pic was captioned.

Reese Witherspoon‘s and Ryan Phillippe’s son, Deacon Phillippe, 19, is like, other nepo-babies before him (Chet Hanks, anyone?) going into the music business.Proud mom Witherspoon was seen attending Deacon’s show in Los Angeles Wedensday along with daughter (and look-alike) Ava Phillippe, 23.His body of work appears under the mononym “Deacon” on Spotify, where his highest-streamed song is a 2020 collaboration with Nina Nesbitt boasting 15 million listens. Deacon’s parents appear to be extremely supportive, with father Ryan Phillippe telling Entertainment Tonight how proud he is in an interview from this April.

confirmed Bennett’s death, revealing he passed away in his hometown of New York. His cause of death — just two weeks shy of his 97th birthday — has not yet been announced.“I come from good Italian stock — but I’ve tried to stay fit through the years,” Bennett told me nearly 20 years ago.At the time he was a spry 72, meeting and greeting concertgoers with swagger before a benefit performance in the blazing hot Sonoran Desert of Tucson, Ariz.For two decades beyond that, the 20-time Grammy winner kept swinging as smoothly as ever — making history as one of the only artists to chart new albums in the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and the first three decades of the 21st century.Anthony Dominick Bennedetto was born into a poor family of Italian immigrants living in Astoria, Queens, on Aug.

told BuzzFeed. “They were like, ‘She’s too old.'”“And at the time, my agent’s assistant fought for me to get in the room,” Hyland, 32, went on.

the New York Times. “Just come do the ‘Barbie’ movie, I’ll buy you a present every day.”Gosling revealed that the appealing offer “started as a joke in a text.”“There was suddenly this pink present from Barbie to Ken, every day, for a very long shoot. It felt unsustainable,” the “La La Land” actor told the outlet.

John Stamos recounted his early worries about playing Uncle Jesse in “Full House” after his young co-star Jodie Sweetin stole the show during a table read to the point where he “hated” the show.“We did a table read of it, and I was the star. I was coming off of ‘General Hospital,’ and all the mothers were like (gestures fawning over him),” Stamos said during an episode of “Hot Ones.” We sit down, and we start reading.