A Finger Up Maya Rudolph’s Nose Won Late Night This Week

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Late-night TV also collided with internet culture when Jimmy Fallon and Malala Yousafzai recreated a popular TikTok dance trend on The Tonight Show. One commenter joked it felt like watching a real-life episode of 30 Rock or The Other Two. While the image of Jimmy Fallon and Malala Yousafzai performing a Nicki Minaj song does seem bizarre, it’s also strangely perfect. That’s the point of late-night shows – to offer delightfully odd pairings and entertainment that blurs the line between reality and dreams as you wind down for the night. It’s meant to be so surreal you question what’s real. Here’s a look at who else embraced the trend this week.

Thank God for Leighton Meester

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Meester plays Abby Kaplan, who is known online as “Abby Loves Smoothies.” Joanne confesses to Noah, “I can’t believe how much I dislike her.” While Joanne is annoyed by Abby constantly talking about her perfect family, she’s particularly upset that Abby cut the hair off her beloved Felicity American Girl doll at a sleepover when they were in middle school. Despite her strong feelings, Joanne wants to attend a naming celebration with Noah to support him, but also to secretly observe and critique Abby’s life.

EJAE’s Glad Her KPop Demon Hunters Fame Came in Her 30s

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When we spoke, Eunjae Kim – a 33-year-old artist originally from Seoul and now based in Brooklyn – was home in Prospect Heights, having just slept for 15 hours. She described the recent whirlwind as something she’d never experienced before, admitting she felt mostly just numb. The excitement isn’t slowing down: the soundtrack to KPop Demon Hunters is currently second only to Taylor Swift on the Billboard album chart, and the film is predicted to be nominated for both Grammy and Oscar awards. As of Wednesday, EJAE has officially joined the WME talent agency, and the voice of the character Huntr/x will make their live concert debut soon.

Giant Gassy Mario Invades New York City Soon

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Nintendo has revealed a 3D preview of the massive Mario balloon that will soon be floating in the skies! The balloon itself will be huge – 51 feet long, 37 feet wide, and almost 44 feet tall. It features Mario in his classic look: blue overalls and a red cap. The pose is a nod to fans of the Super Mario Galaxy game.

I Had To Know Why Laurence Fishburne Threw Out An X-Men Character When Asked Which Marvel Character He’d Like To Play

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Laurence Fishburne recently shared his interest in playing Professor X, and the internet went wild with the idea. Many, including myself, can easily imagine him leading the X-Men, and I’m eager to see his interpretation of the role. During a recent interview with him for TopMob about his work on The Witcher Season 4, I asked him about his comment and why he was so drawn to the character. Here’s what he told me:

1 Year Later, The Godfather Director’s Misunderstood Masterpiece Deserves a Second Life on Streaming

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Francis Ford Coppola is widely considered one of the greatest filmmakers ever, and his first two Godfather films are his most famous successes. However, his entire career is filled with remarkable work. Films like Apocalypse Now and The Conversation demonstrate his skill as a storyteller and his technical expertise. He’s also explored different genres, with movies like Bram Stoker’s Dracula and the 2011 horror film Twixt, continually evolving as a director. This long history of talent and varied interests culminated in one of the most unusual films of 2024.

Open world action RPG Project TAL unveiled with announcement trailer

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The trailer reveals stunning visuals and gameplay, built using Unreal Engine 5 – the same technology powering MADNGINE’s other game, Night Crows. It showcases a vast fantasy world drawing inspiration from Korean myths and legends. Players will engage in action-packed combat against huge creatures and bosses, with the help of up to three AI companions, each offering unique skills and support. For instance, one companion uses a large shield to draw enemy attacks. The trailer also highlights cooperative gameplay, like creating defensive barriers or rescuing fallen teammates. Although the game is designed for a single player, these companions will fight alongside you.