Raquel Welch, an international sex symbol and trailblazer for female actors, has passed away at the age of 82. Her career spanned over 50 years, with over 30 films and 50 television series and appearances. She rose to fame in the late 1960s with her iconic role in the film "One Million Years, B.C." and her legacy will live on for many years to come.
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Banksy has created a Valentine's Day-themed mural in Margate, England, depicting a woman pushing a man into an abandoned chest freezer. The artwork appears to be a commentary on domestic violence against women, and has sparked conversations about the issue in the local community. The mural remains in place and is expected to be preserved, although the chest freezer has been removed.
The California Lottery announced Tuesday that Edwin Castro was the sole winner of the record-breaking $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot. Joe Chahayed, the business owner who sold the winning ticket, was rewarded with a bonus of $1 million. The lottery said it will continue to support the state's public education system with the proceeds from the Powerball jackpot.
Austin Majors, a former child actor best known for his role on "NYPD Blue," has died in Los Angeles at the age of 33. The cause of death is pending further investigation. Majors was honored with a Young Artist Award in 2009 for his work on the show and is survived by his parents, two sisters, and a brother. His family has asked for privacy during this difficult time.
France's Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu has denounced the depiction of French soldiers in the Marvel Studios superhero film "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever", calling it "false and misleading". The minister retweeted a scene from the film which shows a group of soldiers with their hands tied behind their backs, wearing uniforms very similar to those of French troops deployed in Africa. This has sparked a debate on social media, with some users defending the movie and others condemning the minister's reaction.
The 2023 Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs was watched by tens of millions of viewers, and companies paid up to $7 million for a 30-second spot. Advertisers sought to bring a sense of comfort and joy to viewers, and the ads featured a mix of celebrities, humor, nostalgia, music, and plenty of cuddly dogs. Charles Taylor, marketing professor at Villanova University, noted that this year's ads took a very light touch and focused on being fun and making the viewer feel good.
Rapper Trugoy the Dove of the Long Island hip hop trio De La Soul has passed away at the age of 54 after battling congestive heart failure. He was part of the hip-hop tribute at the Grammy Awards last week, and tributes have poured in from fans and fellow artists alike. De La Soul is widely credited with helping to bring alternative hip hop to the mainstream, having released nine studio albums, including their 1989 debut 3 Feet High and Rising, which is widely considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.
Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl XXIII featured over 100 rescue dogs competing for the "Lombarky" Trophy, with Team Fluff ultimately winning 87-83 in the first ever overtime in Puppy Bowl history. Vivianne, a bulldog mix, scored the game's final touchdown, and the game was also analyzed by the NBA on TNT crew and the winner of the "Most Pupular" contest, Josh Allenhound. The trophy was presented to Majesty, a purebred corgi from Florida and Team Fluff's captain, and viewers were delighted by the adorable puppies.