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Buzz Feed
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
29 Pleasant, Soothing, Or Cute Products That'll Help Banish Bad Vibes
A beginner watercolor kit for anyone who's been a little art curious lately. Reviewers love this model for its wide range of colors, impressive pigmentation, and beautiful packaging. One reviewer said the paints are "smooth and creamy," which is enough to convince me. Plush, high-quality versions of Frog and Toad you'll want to bring on all your whimsical adventures. You'll be like, 'This morning, when I woke up, I felt good because the sun was shining. I felt good because I have these little dudes as my friends." A trio of mythical plant stakes to make your houseplant feel like a magical forest filled with cryptid photo opps. Sneak them under your monstera's leaves and see how long it takes your roommates to notice. A silly goose badge — congrats on your promotion! Now that you've been deputized, let's hit the streets and start pieing people in the face. A drain cover so you can fill your tub all the way to the tippy top. You need all the water you can get if you want a cartoonishly overflowing bathtub! A birria bomb — a delicious spin on the bath bomb. Dunk one of these spice balls into a pressure cooker with meat and water for a comforting consomme ready for dipping. In a way, these really are bath bombs, but for tacos and quesadillas. A Nooni tinted appleberry lip oil if you're sick of lippies that leave your pout feeling sticky, dry, or messy. The apple seed and raspberry extract-infused oil offers long-lasting hydration and a touch of color without you having to stress about it transferring or smudging. Burn After Writing — a guided journal with questions and thought experiments that encourage readers to reflect, explore their feelings, and get to know themselves a little deeper. Reviewers say it's a stress reliever! A set of Globbles, TikTok-famous fidget toys that are squishy, colorful, and stick to any surface you throw them at without leaving a residue. It'll soothe the childhood stress of throwing a sticky hand toy at the ceiling and getting screamed at by your parent for a week straight. A cutie pie planner to help you be a busy bee, or more likely a take-it-slow sloth. There's room for appointments, errands, and people to in due time. A lavender spray you can spritz on your pillow before bed. It'll make your bedding smell heavenly, and the soothing scent can help carry you right off to dreamland. A pretty tea cup set that looks like your mug is floating on a cloud. How delicate! How dreamy! Untethered and unbothered! Am I envious of a teacup right now? A set of 10 peel-off jelly masks so you can feel like a frosted dessert during your next self-care session. The electrolyte-infused hydro masks come in styles like lavender, hyaluronic acid, tea tree, and chamomile and work to hydrate, soothe, and balance your pH level. A copy of The Big Activity Book for Anxious People filled with puzzles, mazes, color pages, and affirmations to help guide you through stress. Over 1,400 5-star reviewers love this lil' book and say it helps when they're feeling overwhelmed. And an "Everyday Mindfulness"-themed word search book to help you turn your brain off for a bit each day. The themes are simple and unproblematic, like "playground parts" and "chess," so unless you're a disgraced chess master or the cop who slid down that slide really fast, the puzzles hopefully won't trigger any anxiety. A miniature frog wizard happy to sit next to you on your desk and ward off malicious spells or curses that might be hurled your way. You never know what Agatha from accounting is planning... A shampoo scalp brush ready to blast away dead skin, dirt, and buildup, all while giving you a nice, relaxing head massage. A playing card PopGrip modeled after the joker or queen of hearts. The phone grip can be rotated and tilted, giving you a winning hand (or at least, a hand holding your giant phone). A bead-filled weighted eye mask that offers gentle pressure while blocking light. It's helped over 4,000 happy reviewers get decent shut-eye. A bear-y nice under-eye stick formulated with skincare darling niacinamide, along with soothing Icelandic mineral water and seaweed extract, to soothe puffiness and dark circles. If a beauty item isn't shaped like an animal, is it even worth getting? A John Derian sticker book for adults feeling a little jealous of their kids' incredible sticker treasure trove. This collection comes with over 700 elaborate designs inspired by 19th-century illustrations. A horseshoe necklace providing a little luck — something we all desperately need right now. Your friends are sure to pony up compliments when they see this stainless steel piece in person. A paw-shaped chair cushion, because who doesn't want to be lovingly cradled in a kitten's paw? "Liquipens" — a cross between a pen and a lava lamp. These are fun to play with and likely mesmerizing enough to keep you entertained while taking notes in class. A handheld capybara that's sure to be your guiding light when it comes to taking it easy. After all, what animal is chiller than the capybara? A jar of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust seasoning if you want the best cereal flavor to extend past breakfast time. Just imagine how tasty this would be sprinkled over a hot beverage, ice cream, apple slices, or buttered toast (Cinnamon Toast Crunch cinnamon toast!). A set of art or writing dice you can throw whenever you need an instant prompt to get them out of a creative block. The nine writing dice deliver the who, what, when, where, and why, while the art dice offer subjects, colors, patterns, mediums, and more. Talking Hearts — a deck of conversation cards for couples looking to deepen their connection or just pass the time on a long trip. There are 200 questions, plus two wild cards to keep conversation flowing. A mini Bob Ross paint-by-numbers kit that comes with three different numbered canvas designs, seven paint pots, a mini brush, and an easel to display your tiny masterpieces. It's perfect for adults and teens looking for a quick project and kids working on their fine motor skills.
Int'l Business Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Int'l Business Times
Man Fired for Singing a Cover of Kanye's 'Heil Hitler' Song Appeals to Elon Musk: 'From a Fellow Roman Saluter'
A man who got fired for singing Ye's offensive song "Heil Hitler," reached out to Elon Musk for help with legal fees. A man who lost his job after going viral for performing a ukulele cover of Kanye West's inflammatory song, "Heil Hitler," reached out to Elon Musk asking for support, "from a fellow Roman saluter to another." @TowerGangToad, who goes by Toad online, posted a video in an appeal to Musk last week, quoting a 2023 post from the billionaire promising to fund the legal bill of anyone "unfairly treated" by an employer due to an X post. — Toad (@TowerGangToad) May 19, 2025 "From a fellow Roman saluter to another I hope you're serious bro," Toad wrote. "I have been canceled for singing a song on your platform!" On May 10, Toad — a computer programmer and aspiring comedian — posted a video of himself singing every line of "Heil Hitler" while strumming on a ukulele. The cover, which has racked up more than 8.8 million views, ends with Toad performing a Nazi salute. "The woke mob got their eyes on it and started coming out of the woodwork," Toad said in his video message to Musk. "They have doxed me and gone to my employer," he continued. "My employer, being a bunch of p**** woke progressive leftists, immediately caved and fired me." "So I am losing my being canceled over singing a song," Toad wrote, proceeding to announce his crowd-funding campaign. He said he needs the money for legal expenses, to relocate, and "to send a message to the f***** woke progressive leftists." The chorus in the song consists of the phrase "N**** heil Hitler," repeated dozens of times. The song also features the line, "All my n****s Nazis," and plays an excerpt of Adolf Hitler delivering a speech in 1935. It's been banned from streaming platforms. Musk, who has been an outspoken advocate for free speech, especially on the social media platform he purchased in 2022, has been widely criticized after being accused of aligning with elements of Nazi ideology. The billionaire vocally supported Germany's far-right AfD party, propagated "white replacement" conspiracy theory and was accused of performing a Nazi salute twice at Trump's inauguration earlier this year, which has has denied. His supporters argued the gesture was a "Roman salute," while Musk insisted the gesture meant, "my heart goes out to you." Musk has publicly not responded to Toad's plea for legal assistance. A screenshot of the ukulele player's crowdfund shows the most recent donation as of May 22 — $20 from "White Power." Toad's GiveSendGo fund, "Canceled Over Chords," seeks to raise $25,000, claiming his only crime was "being unapologetically himself." So far, the fundraiser has collected over $10,000. Originally published on Latin Times © Latin Times. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.
Newsweek
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
NBCUniversal Just Leaked the Name of the Super Mario Movie Sequel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a smash hit when it was released in 2023, with the film quickly becoming the highest grossing video game film adaptation and the first ever film based on a video game to bring in over $1 billion at the box office. The movie ended on a tease for a sequel, which was subsequently confirmed by Nintendo and Universal to be in production in 2024 — and now we finally know its name. In a corporate press release revealing its slate of content for 2025, NBCUniversal revealed that a host of future movies would be coming to its streaming service Peacock immediately after their theatrical release. Among them were films including Megan 2.0, How to Train Your Dragon, and Bad Guys 2, but a few others were seemingly left in by mistake, including one big one. A stunned Mario and a smiling Toad stand in the middle of a mushroom forest in The Super Mario Bros. Movie A stunned Mario and a smiling Toad stand in the middle of a mushroom forest in The Super Mario Bros. Movie NBC Universal What is the Mario Movie Sequel Called? According to the press release – which has since been edited to remove mention of Mario and a few other films – the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie will be titled "Super Mario World": An exciting range of films from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation and Illumination were presented, including Megan 2.0, Nobody 2, Bad Guys 2, How to Train Your Dragon, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Black Phone 2, HIM, The Phoenician Scheme, Super Mario World, Shrek, and Minions. The name is an homage to the fourth mainline Super Mario Bros. game, also called Super Mario World, which was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990 in Japan and 1991 in the US. The game is considered one of the greatest video games ever made, and is remembered fondly by fans to this day. Super Mario World ties in to the tease at the end of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, too — the game was the first to feature Mario's trusty steed, a dinosaur named Yoshi, who hatches from an egg in the game. The same egg was seen in the post-credits scene in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, leading many to believe that the film's sequel would heavily feature the dinosaur companion. Super Mario World Release Date Nintendo and Universal revealed in a Mario Day stream in 2024 that Super Mario World would be released on April 3, 2026 in the US and in most countries globally, with a few additional territories getting the film later in April and May. Like The Super Mario Bros. Movie before it, Super Mario World will be animated by Minions studio Illumination and produced by Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and Nintendo representative director Shigeru Miyamoto. The film will be directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, and written by Matthew Fogel, all of whom held similar positions in the production of the first film. The news comes after Nintendo revealed the release date for its live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, which is currently in production under Nintendo and Sony Pictures Entertainment, with each financing 50% of the production. No cast has been announced for the film, but Spider-Man veteran Avi Arad will be acting as producer alongside Miyamoto-san, and Maze Runner director Wes Ball will be directing the film.
Tom's Guide
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
I'm a gamer and my partner isn't — but she still can't resist these 5 couch co-op games
This article is part of Tom's Guide's inaugural Gaming Week, an entire week of content dedicated to all things gaming. From insights into the latest hardware, guides to the best games you can play today, to the essential accessories we can't play without. Tom's Guide Gaming Week will guide you through the world of video games in 2025. When I'm not working, you'll find me gaming. I'm usually sinking hundreds of hours into RPGs on my PS5 Slim. Sometimes I feel like I've spent more hours playing Baldur's Gate 3 than eating. While I prefer single player games, I'm not opposed to playing co-op titles, and I love the array of two-player games taking up space on my Nintendo Switch — and who better to play these games with other than my girlfriend? Here's the catch, though: my partner isn't a gamer. She's an artist, so she loves the art direction in most titles, and appreciates the effort that goes into designing them. When we got together, I wanted to introduce her to the wonderful (and vast) world of gaming, so I set out on a mission: to find the best couch co-op games. Two and a half years after I first accepted the quest, I have found the best 2P games that my partner now adores — and often asks me herself to play them before I bring it up. If you've got a non-gamer loved one who you want to chill out with with too, these are the top 5 couch co-op titles that they won't be able to resist. I was a little skeptical about Super Mario Bros. Wonder when I first saw it. I thought, "It's a 2D platformer with Mario characters, how good can it actually be?" I know, I know, I was very wrong. It won me — and my partner — over with its sense of whimsy, wonderful level design, whacky power-ups, and trippy levels-within-levels. There are a total of 152 levels across seven worlds with varying landscapes and classic Mario enemies. My skepticism flew out the window the moment my partner got hooked onto the game — and that was a few minutes into the first level. There are many playable characters to choose from. My partner always chooses Toadette (we even went to Halloween dressed as Toad and Toadette) while I go for Yoshi. We work together to defeat enemies and traverse some obstacles, but we also compete to see who can jump the highest to reach the top of the flagpole at the end of each level — a bit of competition never hurt anyone. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. You know that meme about being a silly goose? My partner and I refer to one another with that term of endearment, so it's no wonder that we love playing Untitled Goose Game together. I had just finished my single player campaign when I first met my partner, and it was around that time that the publisher had released a free two player update. And what's better than one annoying goose? Two very annoying geese. The goal is simple: you are two geese going around an unsuspecting village and pulling pranks on the residents. There are five main areas and you're given quest items to check off. You'll be asked to steal a boy's glasses, make the gardener wear his sun hat, make a man spit out his tea, among other things. How you achieve these is entirely up to you and your partner. And as a goose, you can honk your heart out. If you're playing with another person, you can also steal flowers to give to each other — now that is cute. There's tactical advantages here too. One of you can honk (or spread your wings) to distract an NPC while the other steals, say, a bell. It's a lot of fun and can get very chaotic, perfect for a night in. Overcooked and Overcooked 2 are our most-played two player title. Thing is, Overcooked (and its sequel) don't really have plotlines. The overarching theme is that you and up to three other players must save the Onion Kingdom by whipping up dishes, from pancakes to pizzas. Each level lasts just a few minutes, and the levels vary in difficulty. Some are so easy that we've scored 1,000 points straight away, whereas some make us want to pull our hair out. My partner and I rarely argue — bordering on 'never' — but it's during Overcooked and in-between our characters burning meals that we've argued. Phrases like "Why aren't you doing the dishes?!" and "Please, for the love of all that's good, throw me a banana!" get yelled out a lot. If we fail a level, we'll pout and hmph and give each other the side-eye or the cold shoulder for a while afterwards. But we always laugh about it later because we never argue outside of playing this twisted, fantastic, chaotic game. If you want to put your relationship to the test, Overcooked is the title for you, because if you get out of an hour of playing the game unscathed, you know your partner's a keeper. Mario Kart 8 is one of the best games ever made. Period. It's no wonder it's earned a spot on this list. A racing game where you play as classic Nintendo characters and throw magical items to ruin another's race? Who can say no to that? I won't lie, we don't play Mario Kart 8 that often as our free time together is taken up by either Overcooked or 51 Worldwide Games (see below), but we still have a blast whenever we get behind the wheel. She picks Toadette (surprise) and I play as Link (because I love the new-gen Zelda games). When I bought the Booster Course Pass which unlocked 48 new courses, my partner was delighted to see Maple Treeway was part of it. There are a few reasons she loves it. She has fond memories of playing it on her Wii. She loves the music. Autumn is her favorite season (after spring), and she loves trees. While she likes the calming aspect of Maple Treeway, I like the chaotic energy of every Rainbow Road track — opposites do attract, they say. Mario Kart 8 is an all-time classic, and if there's anything that would make us go splitsies on the Nintendo Switch 2, it would be Mario Kart World. 51 Worldwide Games is somewhat of an underdog. I'm not sure many people are aware of its existence as I've only ever met one other person who owns the game. I believe it's one game everyone should have, especially if you or your partner likes board and card games. As the name suggests, the game consists of 51 games from around the world, such as chess, Yahtzee, four-in-a-row, air hockey, and more. It's perhaps one of the most chill games out there and carries a lovely sense of nostalgia which both my partner and I adore. There's even a fishing game where both of you just fish with relaxing music playing in the background. We love 51 Worldwide Games for its simplicity. It's the perfect game for when you don't want to exercise too much brain power, and don't want the stress of, say, Overcooked. Also, if you can't make space for a chessboard in a small apartment, you can at least play it virtually — and that goes for all the board games included in 51 Worldwide Games. I love my PS5, but it's my Nintendo Switch my partner adores more thanks to how easy it is to play co-op games on it. All five games I've mentioned are extremely fun in their own unique ways. There are many, many couch co-op games there that I'm yet to play with my partner, such as Split Fiction. There may be other hidden gems — like 51 Worldwide Games — we haven't discovered yet either. The upcoming launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 may bring new titles with new mechanics too, and we can't wait to dive into them. For now, I'd recommend everyone to get Untitled Goose Game, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Mario Kart 8, and 51 Worldwide Games — trust me, your non-gamer partner will thank you.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nintendo charges $20 for 'Mario Party Jamboree' and 'Kirby' Switch 2 upgrades
While the Switch 2 has backwards compatibility, Nintendo is releasing upgraded versions of its old games with enhanced framerates and resolution, as well as extra content. It's also selling upgrades cheaper than full games, which you can get for titles you already own. The upgrades for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will set you back $10. Now, the company has started revealing more upgrade prices for old games, and it looks like the ones for Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Super Mario Party Jamboree will cost you twice as much at $20. NintendoLife first posted about the upgrades' potential prices based on their eShop listings for Europe. The company has updated its US eShop since then to show that they're also being sold for $20 in the country. If you buy the upgrade for Kirby and the Forgotten Land, you're getting access to a new part of the game called Star-Crossed World, wherein you have to uncover the mystery surrounding the meteor that struck the world. Meanwhile Super Mario Party Jamboree comes with Jamboree TV, a game show hosted by Toad. The Switch 2 version of the title uses the console's Joy-Con 2 and microphone, and if you use its camera, you can also put your face into the action during mini-games. Super Mario Party Jamboree for the Switch 2 will be available on July 24, while Kirby's Switch 2 edition will be available on August 28. Both games will set you back $80 if you buy the full Switch 2 version instead of upgrading an old copy. Nintendo has yet to release the prices for the Switch 2 editions of Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which will be available later this year.
