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Extra.ie
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Labubu: What is the viral toy that has adults 'brawling' in shops?
A Chinese toy is going viral in recent weeks with grown adults 'brawling' in order to get their hands on the key-ring. Plush toy monster elves Labubu was created by Hong Kong designer Kasing Lung with the elves sold by Pop Mart since 2019. Labubu is the main character of Lung's story series The Monsters with other designs including Mokoko, Pato, Spooky and more. Plush toy monster elves Labubu was created by Hong Kong designer Kasing Lung with the elves sold by Pop Mart since 2019. Pic: LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA/AFP via Getty Images Labubu dolls are produced with a variety of appearances. They are often sold in boxes at random, with the buyer typically not knowing what doll they will receive. The toy has gone viral after a host of big name celebrities showed off their own ones including Lisa from South Korean girl group, BLACKPINK. More recently, it was revealed on the Staying Relevant podcast that Love Island star Olivia Attwood had the dolls at her birthday party for her guests to take home with them. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LISA (@lalalalisa_m) Rihanna and rapper Central Cee have also been spotted with the coveted dolls, which people typically attach to their handbags. The pricy toys can be found on Ebay for as much as €170 while the official Pop Mart website has dolls for a gob-smacking €900. There is currently nowhere in Ireland to purchase the dolls, however Pop Mart do ship to Ireland. Rihanna and rapper Central Cee have also been spotted with the coveted dolls, which people typically attach to their handbags. Pic:In the UK, the shop has pulled sales for the bag charms following reports of brawls in UK stores. The shop told the BBC the toys were being pulled from all 16 of their shops until June in order to 'prevent any potential safety issues.' The publication reported that shoppers had queued outside the Stratford store from 3am in the morning in hopes of getting their hands on the plush toy. One shopper told the publication they had 'witnessed a fight between a worker and a customer' as tensions rose when the dolls sold out so quickly. Pop Mart told the BBC: 'Though no employees have been injured, we've chosen to act early and prevent any potential safety issues from occurring.'
Fox News
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Pato O'Ward pens letter to Indy 500: ‘Had my heart broken here … but it also fuels me'
Pato O'WardSpecial to This first-person essay is the first in a special series leading up to the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 25 on FOX in which INDYCAR drivers penned letters about what the historic race means to them. Dear Indianapolis Motor Speedway, There's something about you that is always sticking with me. You're loud. You're relentless. You don't care who you chew up or who you crown. And that's what makes you so damn special. I still remember the first time I drove on the Yard of Bricks. I thought, "It's just another track. Fast, yes. But I've gone fast before." Then I heard the crowd. I saw the rows of fans stacked higher than I ever could have imagined. I felt the history sitting in the air. And I knew then that I was just a small piece in something so much bigger. Every time May rolls around, my heartbeat changes. There's an energy that buzzes through the garages, like everyone's chasing something special. Because we are. Every driver wants their face on that Borg-Warner Trophy. Every crew wants to chug that milk. And every fan? They want to feel something unforgettable. People ask me what the Indy 500 feels like. It's not just a race. It's a dream you've got to fight for. And sometimes, it fights back harder than you expect. I've had my heart broken here. I've felt that car on the edge, pushing to places I didn't know I could go. I've walked away so close to victory, but also with a sting so deep, thinking about how close we were. And yeah, it hurts. But it also fuels me. Because this place... it doesn't hand out anything. You've got to earn it. Every lap. Every pit stop. Every moment of chaos when instinct kicks in and you trust that you and your team were made for this. And a bit of lady luck goes a long way. Every time May rolls around, my heartbeat changes. There's an energy that buzzes through the garages, like everyone's chasing something special. To the fans who camp out overnight just to be first in line, to the kids who see their hero fly by in papaya and think, "That could be me someday," — this is for you, too. You make this race what it is. You remind us why we fight so hard to win here. Someday, I'll drink that milk with my 5 crew. I believe that with everything I've got. And when we do, it'll be for all of us who kept believing — even when the Speedway made us wait. See you soon. – Pato
Fox Sports
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Pato O'Ward pens letter to Indy 500: ‘Had my heart broken here … but it also fuels me'
Pato O'Ward Special to This first-person essay is the first in a special series leading up to the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 25 on FOX in which INDYCAR drivers penned letters about what the historic race means to them. Dear Indianapolis Motor Speedway, There's something about you that is always sticking with me. You're loud. You're relentless. You don't care who you chew up or who you crown. And that's what makes you so damn special. I still remember the first time I drove on the Yard of Bricks. I thought, "It's just another track. Fast, yes. But I've gone fast before." Then I heard the crowd. I saw the rows of fans stacked higher than I ever could have imagined. I felt the history sitting in the air. And I knew then that I was just a small piece in something so much bigger. Every time May rolls around, my heartbeat changes. There's an energy that buzzes through the garages, like everyone's chasing something special. Because we are. Every driver wants their face on that Borg-Warner Trophy. Every crew wants to chug that milk. And every fan? They want to feel something unforgettable. People ask me what the Indy 500 feels like. It's not just a race. It's a dream you've got to fight for. And sometimes, it fights back harder than you expect. I've had my heart broken here. I've felt that car on the edge, pushing to places I didn't know I could go. I've walked away so close to victory, but also with a sting so deep, thinking about how close we were. And yeah, it hurts. But it also fuels me. Because this place... it doesn't hand out anything. You've got to earn it. Every lap. Every pit stop. Every moment of chaos when instinct kicks in and you trust that you and your team were made for this. And a bit of lady luck goes a long way. Every time May rolls around, my heartbeat changes. There's an energy that buzzes through the garages, like everyone's chasing something special. To the fans who camp out overnight just to be first in line, to the kids who see their hero fly by in papaya and think, "That could be me someday," — this is for you, too. You make this race what it is. You remind us why we fight so hard to win here. Someday, I'll drink that milk with my 5 crew. I believe that with everything I've got. And when we do, it'll be for all of us who kept believing — even when the Speedway made us wait. See you soon. – Pato recommended Get more from NTT INDYCAR SERIES Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
TIME MACHINE: AC MILAN v INTER
It was a very tense Derby with high stakes: AC Milan had 62 points and Inter 60, meaning that a victory is worth at least half the Scudetto. The atmosphere was hyped up too: the Rossoneri were playing at home and the fans have been waiting a long time to welcome back the former player Leonardo, the Nerazzurri coach for a few months now. It is impossible to forget the Derby of 2 April 2011, MD 31 of Serie A - it was practically a film. The season had come to a standstill, quite literally because there was an international break in between. A long, complicated journey, full of excitment and hope. Allegri's team was ready to play, but not exactly serene. The moment was very delicate, the home draw against Bari (1-1) and the subsequent defeat in Palermo (0-1) weakened our advantage at the top and also left Ibrahimović off the squad due to disqualification. Their all-time rivals were right on their heels, dreaming of overtaking them. The team spirit could make the difference, as well as motivation. This was our formation on the pitch: the Pato-Robinho duo in attack, behind Boateng, van Bommel-Seedorf-Gattuso in the midfield, Pirlo not even on the bench, Abate-Nesta-Thiago Silva-Zambrotta in defence, Abbiati in goal. Hours and days were spent imagining how it could go, how our tactics could go wrong, but instead the Diavolo needed only 47 seconds to find the opener: a Pato-Gattuso link-up, Robinho drew Júlio César out, Pato picked up the rebound and scored with a powerful right footer. San Siro went crazy with cheers and celebrations. Then Seedorf's shot was blocked by Maicon's wide arm in the box, Pazzini's attempt was saved by Abbiati, and van Bommel hit the crossbar from the distance. Inter attacked with danger in the next phase: Thiago Motta swept in from a corner and Abbiati's miracle save was just millimetres away from the goal line, Cambiaso caused a mistake by Eto'o, who failed to hit the target from close range. A big scare. All momentum was reversed when Chivu received a red card. The cards on the table changed; the Diavolo retook the initiative and found the second goal thanks to Pato's double, skillful in deflecting Abate's creative assist with his head. In the added time, it was bittersweet as Cassano scored a penalty, but then sent off not long after. The final whistle. AC Milan enjoyed the win, gaining a decisive advantage which propelled us to the AC Milan WhatsApp channel is available: follow us!
