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Published July 19, 2025

Three new actors in Rings of Power Season 3

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Sources: www.metro.co.uk;mirror.co.uk; upi.com

British actors Andrew Richardson, Zubin Varla and Adam Young are joining Season 3 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Prime Video announced recently. Richardson will appear as a series regular, while Varla and Young will take on recurring roles. Their characters have not been revealed.

They join previously announced cast members Jamie Campbell Bower and Eddie Marsan. Season 3 is currently filming in Britain.

Hot Wheels debuts limited 1967 Thunderbird die-cast

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Sources: www.metro.co.uk;mirror.co.uk; upi.com

Hot Wheels limited-edition 1967 Ford Thunderbird die-cast featuring Kenny Scharf’s iconic KarBombz! artwork. Only 100 signed 1:64 scale models, with custom bases, became available on a first-come, first-served basis via Mattel Creations since June 9.

Unsigned versions are also offered. Scharf, known for his vibrant street art and museum installations, hand-painted a full-size Thunderbird built by Kenny Pfitzer to match the die-cast. The life-size car includes a custom hood, lowered suspension and BF Goodrich Redline tires on American Racing wheels.

Cyndi Lauper calls her farewell tour a celebration

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Sources: www.metro.co.uk;mirror.co.uk; upi.com

Cyndi Lauper, 71, described her upcoming Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour as a “celebration” during her appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Inspired by the 1910–1930s Paris living art movement, Lauper said the tour blends music and art in a way she’s always dreamt of: “If I do a farewell tour, I’m going to do what I always wanted.”

The tour kicks off in July, with fans encouraged to dress up — or not. “We sell wigs,” Lauper joked.

She’ll also be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this November in Los Angeles.

Published in Dawn, Young World, July 19th, 2025

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