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‘The Phantom of the Paradise’ Might Find New Life as a Stage Play

‘The Phantom of the Paradise’ Might Find New Life as a Stage Play

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The Phantom of the Paradise, the vastly underrated horror-tinged rock opera from the minds of Brian De Palma (Carrie) and Paul Williams (The Muppet Movie), might be getting a new musical adaptation. Movie Maker reports that Williams and Sam Pressman, whose father Ed Pressman produced the 1974 cult film, are currently developing it as a stage production.

“I’m excited about having a chance to deliver what fans have been suggesting for years… POTP as a stage musical,” Williams said in a statement to MovieMaker. “I think its time has come!” American Psycho author Bret Easton Ellis has been approached to pen it (please, no), but he’s not committed according to the report.

If you’ve never heard of The Phantom of the Paradise, get thee to a revival theater screening or rent it online—especially if you’re a Muppets fan. I know it seems weird to draw a line from “Rainbow Connection” and “no cheeses for us meeces” to a glam and gory ’70s riff on The Phantom of the Opera, but stay with me for a moment. Not only did the De Palma and Williams musical predate Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Broadway take on the Gaston Leroux novel, but it inspired so many artists we know and love today. After its release Williams went on to become the Muppetational mind behind the music of The Muppet Movie and The Muppet Christmas Carol. Meanwhile, De Palma continued to genre hop from horror to mob movies and started the Mission: Impossible franchise.

The Phantom of the Paradise loosely adapts The Phantom of the Opera by way of Faust with a dash of The Picture of Dorian Gray but re-imagined into masterful musical mayhem. It follows a lowly composer named Winslow Leech who chases a deal with the devil in the form of music producer Swan, played by Williams in a tasty turn for the multi-hypenate. (He later also played the Penguin in Batman: The Animated Series.)

Thanks to his association with Death Records, Leech’s musical talents are ripped away and pressed just like his face into records that don’t give him credit for his songs. This includes the tunes that transform Leech’s crush Phoenix, the ingenue played by Jessica Harper (Suspiria), into a pop star. Vowing revenge he becomes the Phantom of the Paradise and violently haunts every artist Swan tries to give his music to, until they enter a deal that Leech’s music will only go to Phoenix. And from there things get real messy and bloody, but man, the needle drops are legendary.

So legendary that the film, much like its creative minds behind it, also inspired artists across mediums too. Guillermo del Toro is a vocal fan of the film and has been instrumental in making sure it stays in the horror zeitgeist. He even has one of the Phantom’s helmets in his Bleak House collection, which I totally didn’t imagine pulling a heist for at the LACMA when it was on display there.

The film has also become a touchstone for other musicians. One that really struck me personally was finding out that My Chemical Romance was heavily inspired by the film. I didn’t see it until I was an adult, which I deserve a shame circle for as a Phantom of the Opera Universal Monsters and original novel fan—but I knew MCR’s The Black Parade. The no-skips album is essentially a rock opera and it made total sense to find out Gerard Way was heavily influenced by Phantom in its creation. If anything, Way should write the book for Williams’ upcoming staging and star in it too.

Another act that’s come under Phantom‘s spell offers an even more fun realization: Daft Punk. Down to the helmets, aesthetic, and sound of the Phantom, that movie really gave us the greatest electronic duo to ever spin. Williams actually appeared on Random Access Memories track “Touch,” which sounds like it was yanked from a time machine as a Phantom of the Paradise B-side.

The Phantom of the Paradise was ahead of its time and the announcement of its stage musical  gives me hope it will find its audience. If they modernize it, I wouldn’t hate it because I see the vision. The themes are timeless even in our digital age where content creators with talent who try to build a following get ripped off by artificial influencers with clout. That can be very Leech/Phantom versus Swan-coded for sure. Williams is a stone cold legend and his music mastery is a gift that’s still giving—he headlined Coachella this year with Yo Gabba Gabba!

While the report mentioned De Palma has been approached about the staging, he’s not an announced part of it. “We certainly want Brian to feel honored,” Pressman said in the article. “I went to go see Brian last fall, to talk about the dream. Phantom was an early and significant film for him and I’d say the favorite film of my father in his career. I think the chaos and originality of the whole experience was deeply inspiring.”

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All eyes are on Maine this week. Political operatives in Trumpworld tell Inner Loop they hope embattled senate candidate Graham Platner will stay in the race as long as possible—the state’s electoral chaos can only help Republicans, they claim.

Platner, a US Marine veteran, overcame a string of controversies to easily win the Democratic primary last month. Platner is supposed to face incumbent Republican Susan Collins in the general election in one of the nation’s most closely watched races in November, but a litany of Democratic officials are now calling for him to drop out.

On Monday, a woman in Maine accused Platner of sexual assault and told Politico that he had once forced her to have sex over her objections. (Platner’s campaign did not respond to a request for comment, though it previously denied the allegation in a statement to Politico.)

Platner had previously been accused of mistreating women, had covered up a Nazi tattoo, and was linked to multiple offensive online comments. Over the past 24 hours, Democrats from Senator Bernie Sanders to Senator Chuck Schumer have called for him to step out of the race.

Trumpworld operatives say their hope—unsurprisingly—is that Platner stays in the race, given his increasingly toxic political brand, his growing horde of political enemies in his own party, and the knock-on effects on his fundraising operation.

Basically, it’s a dumpster fire, and Republicans are all but making s’mores.

“Platner should stay in and fight the liberal lobbyist establishment!” one strategist jokingly told Inner Loop. Like others interviewed for this story, they spoke candidly on the condition of anonymity.

Funding is also going to be a problem, operatives noted with glee. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, or DSCC, has announced that it will not bankroll Platner’s campaign, should he stay in the race.

The operatives are thrilled by this: As a result, Platner would have to rely on small-dollar donors. Despite his fervent fan base, these donations would almost certainly not cover the tens of millions of dollars that both sides are expecting to have to pour into TV ads closer to the midterms. (The Boston-area media market is among the top 10 most expensive in the country, and Mainers do watch TV.)

But Trump operatives also think even if Platner does step aside, the Senate race in Maine firmly tilts in Collins’ favor.

Democrats have until July 13 for Platner to drop out, and a July 27 deadline for a special election to replace Platner’s name on the ballot. Democratic operatives in the state tell Inner Loop this could happen the weekend of July 25, but Trumpworld doesn’t think the alternative candidates would pose a major challenge.

Janet Mills, the governor of Maine who dropped out of the Democratic Senate primary, is seen as one option. But Mills has a similar profile to Collins, who the operatives still think would edge out a victory, especially given her performance bucking Joe Biden in 2020.

Another option is Troy Jackson, a former Maine state senator. But another longtime GOP strategist was skeptical whether voters would look past the baggage accompanying any Democratic candidate following the Platner saga.

“At the end of the day, Democrats have to run a perfect race to beat Collins, which they have not done. She’s still the least offensive candidate of the Senate Republican conference, and so the strongest candidate we could have in the race,” one longtime GOP strategist says.

Still, Trumpworld and the Republicans’ Senate campaign arm expect a bruising fight in the Maine Senate race that could cost them hundreds of millions of dollars. And while they believe Collins can win, it could end up being tight. Get the graham crackers.

This is an edition of Hugo Lowell’s Inner Loop newsletter. Read previous newsletters here.

#Republicans #Gleefully #Celebrate #Midterms #Chaos #Maineinner loop,politics,congress,elections,government,republicans,democrats">Republicans Gleefully Celebrate Midterms Chaos in MaineAll eyes are on Maine this week. Political operatives in Trumpworld tell Inner Loop they hope embattled senate candidate Graham Platner will stay in the race as long as possible—the state’s electoral chaos can only help Republicans, they claim.Platner, a US Marine veteran, overcame a string of controversies to easily win the Democratic primary last month. Platner is supposed to face incumbent Republican Susan Collins in the general election in one of the nation’s most closely watched races in November, but a litany of Democratic officials are now calling for him to drop out.On Monday, a woman in Maine accused Platner of sexual assault and told Politico that he had once forced her to have sex over her objections. (Platner’s campaign did not respond to a request for comment, though it previously denied the allegation in a statement to Politico.)Platner had previously been accused of mistreating women, had covered up a Nazi tattoo, and was linked to multiple offensive online comments. Over the past 24 hours, Democrats from Senator Bernie Sanders to Senator Chuck Schumer have called for him to step out of the race.Trumpworld operatives say their hope—unsurprisingly—is that Platner stays in the race, given his increasingly toxic political brand, his growing horde of political enemies in his own party, and the knock-on effects on his fundraising operation.Basically, it’s a dumpster fire, and Republicans are all but making s’mores.“Platner should stay in and fight the liberal lobbyist establishment!” one strategist jokingly told Inner Loop. Like others interviewed for this story, they spoke candidly on the condition of anonymity.Funding is also going to be a problem, operatives noted with glee. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, or DSCC, has announced that it will not bankroll Platner’s campaign, should he stay in the race.The operatives are thrilled by this: As a result, Platner would have to rely on small-dollar donors. Despite his fervent fan base, these donations would almost certainly not cover the tens of millions of dollars that both sides are expecting to have to pour into TV ads closer to the midterms. (The Boston-area media market is among the top 10 most expensive in the country, and Mainers do watch TV.)But Trump operatives also think even if Platner does step aside, the Senate race in Maine firmly tilts in Collins’ favor.Democrats have until July 13 for Platner to drop out, and a July 27 deadline for a special election to replace Platner’s name on the ballot. Democratic operatives in the state tell Inner Loop this could happen the weekend of July 25, but Trumpworld doesn’t think the alternative candidates would pose a major challenge.Janet Mills, the governor of Maine who dropped out of the Democratic Senate primary, is seen as one option. But Mills has a similar profile to Collins, who the operatives still think would edge out a victory, especially given her performance bucking Joe Biden in 2020.Another option is Troy Jackson, a former Maine state senator. But another longtime GOP strategist was skeptical whether voters would look past the baggage accompanying any Democratic candidate following the Platner saga.“At the end of the day, Democrats have to run a perfect race to beat Collins, which they have not done. She’s still the least offensive candidate of the Senate Republican conference, and so the strongest candidate we could have in the race,” one longtime GOP strategist says.Still, Trumpworld and the Republicans’ Senate campaign arm expect a bruising fight in the Maine Senate race that could cost them hundreds of millions of dollars. And while they believe Collins can win, it could end up being tight. Get the graham crackers.This is an edition of Hugo Lowell’s Inner Loop newsletter. Read previous newsletters here.#Republicans #Gleefully #Celebrate #Midterms #Chaos #Maineinner loop,politics,congress,elections,government,republicans,democrats

senate candidate Graham Platner will stay in the race as long as possible—the state’s electoral chaos can only help Republicans, they claim.

Platner, a US Marine veteran, overcame a string of controversies to easily win the Democratic primary last month. Platner is supposed to face incumbent Republican Susan Collins in the general election in one of the nation’s most closely watched races in November, but a litany of Democratic officials are now calling for him to drop out.

On Monday, a woman in Maine accused Platner of sexual assault and told Politico that he had once forced her to have sex over her objections. (Platner’s campaign did not respond to a request for comment, though it previously denied the allegation in a statement to Politico.)

Platner had previously been accused of mistreating women, had covered up a Nazi tattoo, and was linked to multiple offensive online comments. Over the past 24 hours, Democrats from Senator Bernie Sanders to Senator Chuck Schumer have called for him to step out of the race.

Trumpworld operatives say their hope—unsurprisingly—is that Platner stays in the race, given his increasingly toxic political brand, his growing horde of political enemies in his own party, and the knock-on effects on his fundraising operation.

Basically, it’s a dumpster fire, and Republicans are all but making s’mores.

“Platner should stay in and fight the liberal lobbyist establishment!” one strategist jokingly told Inner Loop. Like others interviewed for this story, they spoke candidly on the condition of anonymity.

Funding is also going to be a problem, operatives noted with glee. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, or DSCC, has announced that it will not bankroll Platner’s campaign, should he stay in the race.

The operatives are thrilled by this: As a result, Platner would have to rely on small-dollar donors. Despite his fervent fan base, these donations would almost certainly not cover the tens of millions of dollars that both sides are expecting to have to pour into TV ads closer to the midterms. (The Boston-area media market is among the top 10 most expensive in the country, and Mainers do watch TV.)

But Trump operatives also think even if Platner does step aside, the Senate race in Maine firmly tilts in Collins’ favor.

Democrats have until July 13 for Platner to drop out, and a July 27 deadline for a special election to replace Platner’s name on the ballot. Democratic operatives in the state tell Inner Loop this could happen the weekend of July 25, but Trumpworld doesn’t think the alternative candidates would pose a major challenge.

Janet Mills, the governor of Maine who dropped out of the Democratic Senate primary, is seen as one option. But Mills has a similar profile to Collins, who the operatives still think would edge out a victory, especially given her performance bucking Joe Biden in 2020.

Another option is Troy Jackson, a former Maine state senator. But another longtime GOP strategist was skeptical whether voters would look past the baggage accompanying any Democratic candidate following the Platner saga.

“At the end of the day, Democrats have to run a perfect race to beat Collins, which they have not done. She’s still the least offensive candidate of the Senate Republican conference, and so the strongest candidate we could have in the race,” one longtime GOP strategist says.

Still, Trumpworld and the Republicans’ Senate campaign arm expect a bruising fight in the Maine Senate race that could cost them hundreds of millions of dollars. And while they believe Collins can win, it could end up being tight. Get the graham crackers.

This is an edition of Hugo Lowell’s Inner Loop newsletter. Read previous newsletters here.

#Republicans #Gleefully #Celebrate #Midterms #Chaos #Maineinner loop,politics,congress,elections,government,republicans,democrats">Republicans Gleefully Celebrate Midterms Chaos in Maine

All eyes are on Maine this week. Political operatives in Trumpworld tell Inner Loop they hope embattled senate candidate Graham Platner will stay in the race as long as possible—the state’s electoral chaos can only help Republicans, they claim.

Platner, a US Marine veteran, overcame a string of controversies to easily win the Democratic primary last month. Platner is supposed to face incumbent Republican Susan Collins in the general election in one of the nation’s most closely watched races in November, but a litany of Democratic officials are now calling for him to drop out.

On Monday, a woman in Maine accused Platner of sexual assault and told Politico that he had once forced her to have sex over her objections. (Platner’s campaign did not respond to a request for comment, though it previously denied the allegation in a statement to Politico.)

Platner had previously been accused of mistreating women, had covered up a Nazi tattoo, and was linked to multiple offensive online comments. Over the past 24 hours, Democrats from Senator Bernie Sanders to Senator Chuck Schumer have called for him to step out of the race.

Trumpworld operatives say their hope—unsurprisingly—is that Platner stays in the race, given his increasingly toxic political brand, his growing horde of political enemies in his own party, and the knock-on effects on his fundraising operation.

Basically, it’s a dumpster fire, and Republicans are all but making s’mores.

“Platner should stay in and fight the liberal lobbyist establishment!” one strategist jokingly told Inner Loop. Like others interviewed for this story, they spoke candidly on the condition of anonymity.

Funding is also going to be a problem, operatives noted with glee. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, or DSCC, has announced that it will not bankroll Platner’s campaign, should he stay in the race.

The operatives are thrilled by this: As a result, Platner would have to rely on small-dollar donors. Despite his fervent fan base, these donations would almost certainly not cover the tens of millions of dollars that both sides are expecting to have to pour into TV ads closer to the midterms. (The Boston-area media market is among the top 10 most expensive in the country, and Mainers do watch TV.)

But Trump operatives also think even if Platner does step aside, the Senate race in Maine firmly tilts in Collins’ favor.

Democrats have until July 13 for Platner to drop out, and a July 27 deadline for a special election to replace Platner’s name on the ballot. Democratic operatives in the state tell Inner Loop this could happen the weekend of July 25, but Trumpworld doesn’t think the alternative candidates would pose a major challenge.

Janet Mills, the governor of Maine who dropped out of the Democratic Senate primary, is seen as one option. But Mills has a similar profile to Collins, who the operatives still think would edge out a victory, especially given her performance bucking Joe Biden in 2020.

Another option is Troy Jackson, a former Maine state senator. But another longtime GOP strategist was skeptical whether voters would look past the baggage accompanying any Democratic candidate following the Platner saga.

“At the end of the day, Democrats have to run a perfect race to beat Collins, which they have not done. She’s still the least offensive candidate of the Senate Republican conference, and so the strongest candidate we could have in the race,” one longtime GOP strategist says.

Still, Trumpworld and the Republicans’ Senate campaign arm expect a bruising fight in the Maine Senate race that could cost them hundreds of millions of dollars. And while they believe Collins can win, it could end up being tight. Get the graham crackers.

This is an edition of Hugo Lowell’s Inner Loop newsletter. Read previous newsletters here.

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After a decade of surprise-filled unboxings, L.O.L. Surprise! is stepping onto the main stage. The collectible toy brand is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the L.O.L. Surprise! Music Festival, a yearlong campaign packed with new dolls, festival-inspired collectibles, and headline-worthy collaborations.

The biggest draw? Music icons Jennie from BLACKPINK and Rosalía are making their L.O.L. Surprise! doll debuts with collectible looks inspired by their signature styles. Beyond the artist collaborations, the lineup brings new doll looks, refreshed packaging, and a range of festival-themed collectibles for fans to discover.

Here’s everything launching in the L.O.L. Surprise! Music Festival collection and where to buy it.

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The L.O.L. Surprise! Music Festival Tots brings the music theme to life with eight dolls inspired by different genres, including K-pop, Latin, pop, hip-hop, country, indie, pop-punk, and scene.

Each Tot comes inside a pink disco ball that doubles as a collectible display piece and a mini reveal experience — spin the included vinyl record to open compartments filled with fashion and accessories. With fresh doll designs, seven surprises to unbox, and a chance to find a rare shiny disco ball, these are made for collectors who enjoy the thrill of the reveal.

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If your kid (or your inner collector) has a favorite music icon, these L.O.L. Surprise! Music Festival Headliners Tots bring that fan energy into a tiny collectible package. Each Tot is inspired by the style of Jennie or Rosalía, featuring cool outfits based on their real-world looks, plus a mini poster and a collectible trading card to enhance the experience.

The heart-shaped L.O.L. ball doubles as a keychain, so fans can take their favorite artist-inspired Tot anywhere. With seven surprises to unbox, including outfits, shoes, and accessories, there’s plenty of reveal excitement before the tiny headliner hits the stage. Collect all four Tots to build out the full Music Festival lineup.

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Rosalía fans will instantly recognize the bold, trendy vibe behind this L.O.L. Surprise! Rosalía Fashion Doll. The look is inspired by one of Rosalía’s iconic outfits, with a bold style that feels very much like the singer’s stage persona. It also comes with an exclusive Rosalía poster, making it a fun pick for both collectors and fans who want a little piece of her stage style on display.

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Why we like it

L.O.L. Surprise! is bringing a little star power to the toy aisle with this Jennie-inspired fashion doll. It captures her signature style with a more detailed look, a stage-ready outfit inspired by one of her real outfits, and a collectible poster tucked inside for fans to display. Fans snapped this one up quickly, so don’t be surprised if you have to wait for the next restock.

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L.O.L. Surprise! Music Festival, a yearlong campaign packed with new dolls, festival-inspired collectibles, and headline-worthy collaborations.

The biggest draw? Music icons Jennie from BLACKPINK and Rosalía are making their L.O.L. Surprise! doll debuts with collectible looks inspired by their signature styles. Beyond the artist collaborations, the lineup brings new doll looks, refreshed packaging, and a range of festival-themed collectibles for fans to discover.

Here’s everything launching in the L.O.L. Surprise! Music Festival collection and where to buy it.

Music Festival Tots with Collectible Vinyl Albums

Why we like it

The L.O.L. Surprise! Music Festival Tots brings the music theme to life with eight dolls inspired by different genres, including K-pop, Latin, pop, hip-hop, country, indie, pop-punk, and scene.

Each Tot comes inside a pink disco ball that doubles as a collectible display piece and a mini reveal experience — spin the included vinyl record to open compartments filled with fashion and accessories. With fresh doll designs, seven surprises to unbox, and a chance to find a rare shiny disco ball, these are made for collectors who enjoy the thrill of the reveal.

Music Festival Headliners Tots Global Music Artist Dolls

Why we like it

If your kid (or your inner collector) has a favorite music icon, these L.O.L. Surprise! Music Festival Headliners Tots bring that fan energy into a tiny collectible package. Each Tot is inspired by the style of Jennie or Rosalía, featuring cool outfits based on their real-world looks, plus a mini poster and a collectible trading card to enhance the experience.

The heart-shaped L.O.L. ball doubles as a keychain, so fans can take their favorite artist-inspired Tot anywhere. With seven surprises to unbox, including outfits, shoes, and accessories, there’s plenty of reveal excitement before the tiny headliner hits the stage. Collect all four Tots to build out the full Music Festival lineup.

Music Festival Furniture Packs

Why we like it

The L.O.L. Surprise! Music Festival Furniture Packs are a fun way to turn the collection into a full-on festival setup. Instead of just collecting dolls, kids can build out their own mini concert world with spaces like the Main Stage, DJ Booth, Neon Arcade, and Roller Disco. Each pack also comes with an exclusive Tot, giving collectors another character to add to the lineup.

Rosalía Fashion Doll with Collectible Poster

Why we like it

Rosalía fans will instantly recognize the bold, trendy vibe behind this L.O.L. Surprise! Rosalía Fashion Doll. The look is inspired by one of Rosalía’s iconic outfits, with a bold style that feels very much like the singer’s stage persona. It also comes with an exclusive Rosalía poster, making it a fun pick for both collectors and fans who want a little piece of her stage style on display.

Jennie Fashion Doll with Collectible Poster

Why we like it

L.O.L. Surprise! is bringing a little star power to the toy aisle with this Jennie-inspired fashion doll. It captures her signature style with a more detailed look, a stage-ready outfit inspired by one of her real outfits, and a collectible poster tucked inside for fans to display. Fans snapped this one up quickly, so don’t be surprised if you have to wait for the next restock.

#L.O.L #Surprise #Music #Festival #collection #buy #Jennie #Rosalía #dolls">L.O.L. Surprise! Music Festival collection: Where to buy Jennie and Rosalía dolls

After a decade of surprise-filled unboxings, L.O.L. Surprise! is stepping onto the main stage. The collectible toy brand is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the L.O.L. Surprise! Music Festival, a yearlong campaign packed with new dolls, festival-inspired collectibles, and headline-worthy collaborations.

The biggest draw? Music icons Jennie from BLACKPINK and Rosalía are making their L.O.L. Surprise! doll debuts with collectible looks inspired by their signature styles. Beyond the artist collaborations, the lineup brings new doll looks, refreshed packaging, and a range of festival-themed collectibles for fans to discover.

Here’s everything launching in the L.O.L. Surprise! Music Festival collection and where to buy it.

Music Festival Tots with Collectible Vinyl Albums

Why we like it

The L.O.L. Surprise! Music Festival Tots brings the music theme to life with eight dolls inspired by different genres, including K-pop, Latin, pop, hip-hop, country, indie, pop-punk, and scene.

Each Tot comes inside a pink disco ball that doubles as a collectible display piece and a mini reveal experience — spin the included vinyl record to open compartments filled with fashion and accessories. With fresh doll designs, seven surprises to unbox, and a chance to find a rare shiny disco ball, these are made for collectors who enjoy the thrill of the reveal.

Music Festival Headliners Tots Global Music Artist Dolls

Why we like it

If your kid (or your inner collector) has a favorite music icon, these L.O.L. Surprise! Music Festival Headliners Tots bring that fan energy into a tiny collectible package. Each Tot is inspired by the style of Jennie or Rosalía, featuring cool outfits based on their real-world looks, plus a mini poster and a collectible trading card to enhance the experience.

The heart-shaped L.O.L. ball doubles as a keychain, so fans can take their favorite artist-inspired Tot anywhere. With seven surprises to unbox, including outfits, shoes, and accessories, there’s plenty of reveal excitement before the tiny headliner hits the stage. Collect all four Tots to build out the full Music Festival lineup.

Music Festival Furniture Packs

Why we like it

The L.O.L. Surprise! Music Festival Furniture Packs are a fun way to turn the collection into a full-on festival setup. Instead of just collecting dolls, kids can build out their own mini concert world with spaces like the Main Stage, DJ Booth, Neon Arcade, and Roller Disco. Each pack also comes with an exclusive Tot, giving collectors another character to add to the lineup.

Rosalía Fashion Doll with Collectible Poster

Why we like it

Rosalía fans will instantly recognize the bold, trendy vibe behind this L.O.L. Surprise! Rosalía Fashion Doll. The look is inspired by one of Rosalía’s iconic outfits, with a bold style that feels very much like the singer’s stage persona. It also comes with an exclusive Rosalía poster, making it a fun pick for both collectors and fans who want a little piece of her stage style on display.

Jennie Fashion Doll with Collectible Poster

Why we like it

L.O.L. Surprise! is bringing a little star power to the toy aisle with this Jennie-inspired fashion doll. It captures her signature style with a more detailed look, a stage-ready outfit inspired by one of her real outfits, and a collectible poster tucked inside for fans to display. Fans snapped this one up quickly, so don’t be surprised if you have to wait for the next restock.

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Samsung has announced that its next Galaxy Unpacked launch event will be held on July 22nd, with the tagline: “A new shape unfolds.”

It’s long been rumored that Samsung is about to expand its foldable phone line to a third format, with a shorter and wider version of its big book-style foldables, to match Huawei’s Pura X Max and Apple’s expected foldable iPhone. Today’s announcement adds to that impression, showing a tall ticket with the stub torn off, leaving it shorter than before.

Alongside the wider foldable, Samsung is expected to announce updated versions of its existing Flip and Fold phones, with the latter potentially rebranded to the Z Fold 8 Ultra to differentiate it from the new form factor. New Galaxy Watches are likely too, with potential updates to both the mainline Galaxy Watch and the more premium Ultra model.

Galaxy Unpacked will be held in London, UK, kicking off at 9am ET on July 22nd.

#Samsung #launch #wide #foldable #July #22ndFoldable Phones,Gadgets,Mobile,News,Phones,Samsung,Tech,Wearable">Samsung will launch its new wide foldable on July 22ndSamsung has announced that its next Galaxy Unpacked launch event will be held on July 22nd, with the tagline: “A new shape unfolds.”It’s long been rumored that Samsung is about to expand its foldable phone line to a third format, with a shorter and wider version of its big book-style foldables, to match Huawei’s Pura X Max and Apple’s expected foldable iPhone. Today’s announcement adds to that impression, showing a tall ticket with the stub torn off, leaving it shorter than before.Alongside the wider foldable, Samsung is expected to announce updated versions of its existing Flip and Fold phones, with the latter potentially rebranded to the Z Fold 8 Ultra to differentiate it from the new form factor. New Galaxy Watches are likely too, with potential updates to both the mainline Galaxy Watch and the more premium Ultra model.Galaxy Unpacked will be held in London, UK, kicking off at 9am ET on July 22nd.#Samsung #launch #wide #foldable #July #22ndFoldable Phones,Gadgets,Mobile,News,Phones,Samsung,Tech,Wearable

announced that its next Galaxy Unpacked launch event will be held on July 22nd, with the tagline: “A new shape unfolds.”

It’s long been rumored that Samsung is about to expand its foldable phone line to a third format, with a shorter and wider version of its big book-style foldables, to match Huawei’s Pura X Max and Apple’s expected foldable iPhone. Today’s announcement adds to that impression, showing a tall ticket with the stub torn off, leaving it shorter than before.

Alongside the wider foldable, Samsung is expected to announce updated versions of its existing Flip and Fold phones, with the latter potentially rebranded to the Z Fold 8 Ultra to differentiate it from the new form factor. New Galaxy Watches are likely too, with potential updates to both the mainline Galaxy Watch and the more premium Ultra model.

Galaxy Unpacked will be held in London, UK, kicking off at 9am ET on July 22nd.

#Samsung #launch #wide #foldable #July #22ndFoldable Phones,Gadgets,Mobile,News,Phones,Samsung,Tech,Wearable">Samsung will launch its new wide foldable on July 22nd

Samsung has announced that its next Galaxy Unpacked launch event will be held on July 22nd, with the tagline: “A new shape unfolds.”

It’s long been rumored that Samsung is about to expand its foldable phone line to a third format, with a shorter and wider version of its big book-style foldables, to match Huawei’s Pura X Max and Apple’s expected foldable iPhone. Today’s announcement adds to that impression, showing a tall ticket with the stub torn off, leaving it shorter than before.

Alongside the wider foldable, Samsung is expected to announce updated versions of its existing Flip and Fold phones, with the latter potentially rebranded to the Z Fold 8 Ultra to differentiate it from the new form factor. New Galaxy Watches are likely too, with potential updates to both the mainline Galaxy Watch and the more premium Ultra model.

Galaxy Unpacked will be held in London, UK, kicking off at 9am ET on July 22nd.

#Samsung #launch #wide #foldable #July #22ndFoldable Phones,Gadgets,Mobile,News,Phones,Samsung,Tech,Wearable

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