Illustration by Allison Bowen. From cheeky internet puns to character crossovers you didn't see coming, we've got you covered for costumes this year.  With many people's favorite holiday right around the corner, you're well within the window to consider this year's Halloween costume choices. But how do you stand out among the masses without falling into the all-too-common trap of picking something from well-worn or current pop culture territory — or grabbing some uninspired, prefab piece of plastic off the rack? Well, have no fear, because District Fray has you covered.

Midway through Stevie Nicks's concert at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night, the musician told the audience that she had a 'surprise,' prompting speculation among audience members about a potential unexpected guest: Could it be Lindsey Buckingham? It turned out that the special guest was a Barbie made to look like Nicks, and its musical abilities were limited to a tiny ribboned tambourine. Mattel, the manufacturer of Barbie, officially unveiled the Stevie Nicks doll at midnight on Sunday, the latest addition to the world of Barbie tributes to musicians, including Tina Turner, David Bowie and Celia Cruz.

It may only be October, but before you know it, Christmas will have arrived. And with that in mind, you may be keen to get started on the shopping, and make sure you get those perfect gifts for friends, family and loved ones. Especially if you are buying presents for children. No-one wants to wake up on Christmas morning and find out that the toy they have asked Father Christmas for hasn't arrived. So in preparation of the big day, Argos has a selection of great offers for children's toys, with huge brands like Barbie, Nintendo and Lego all up for grabs at a reduced price.

Ana de Armas just showed up at Paris Fashion Week in a cool outfit that included a tiny bra top and sparkly pants. In paparazzi pics, it's clear that Ana has epically toned abs . The actress hasn't shared a ton of deets on her workout routine, but she has trained to do her own stunts in her films, and has said she enjoys Pilates. Paris Fashion Week is one of the biggest events of the fall, and the Louis Vuitton spring-summer collection is one of the most highly anticipated show of the bunch. So, naturally, brand ambassador Ana de Armas was there for the big reveal.

Heists are the bread and butter of Payday 3 and pretty much where you'll be spending most of your time when playing the game either with friends or solo. We'll have guides, walkthroughs, and tips on how to complete certain heists and everything you'll need to know about the heists in order to get you started! advertisement If you're looking for a certain heist, click the links below... advertisement "Let's get you back in the saddle. This is a small branch bank, usually low-traffic. But there's been a mixup in the money transport schedule, meaning there's a lot more cash than usual in the vault.

The "kidulting" craze shows no sign of slowing down. New consumer research from the Toy Association, released at this week's International Toy Fair, reveals that 89% of parents also plan to buy toys for grown-ups on their holiday list. 'Our findings indicate that parents are looking for feature-rich toys that offer a lot of bang for their buck, as well as toys that will bring the entire family together through play,' says Adrienne Appell, the association's executive vice president of marketing communications, in the announcement.

Walt Disney Pictures' in-house VFX workers voted unanimously to unionize in a labor board election this week. The tally was 13-0. They join the visual effects artists at Marvel Studios as only the second dedicated VFX unit to unionize with IATSE ever. Mack Robinson, a VFX Senior Coordinator remarked on historic nature of the vote, 'For so long we've wanted the same protections as everyone else, but there was no hope in sight. Winning this election was a long fight, but I'm proud to say it's been won by each and every VFX worker wanting a brighter, sustainable future.

Ariel was found dumped with several birth defects (Image: Greenacres Rescue) The breeder of a six-legged dog has been slammed after they dumped the Spaniel for a member of the public to find. Ariel, a female Spaniel puppy , was brought into Medivet's Pembroke surgery where an initial inspection found birth defects . The sweet pooch was then taken to Fenton Vets in Haverfodwest by Greenacres Rescue Local Authority Dog Warden and was examined by the vet on duty,  reports Wales Online . An examination found Ariel actually had two extra legs and two vulvas - a unique birth defect.

Normally, this would be none of my business. But if you've  never fornicated, copulated or otherwise penetrated another human , I'm gonna have to ask you to hold it right there, bucko. If it were up to me, sure, you could come into the old Sanderson cottage and read all the trivia tidbits you want! But for safety reasons, we have a strict  no-virgins-allowed policy. If  your celibate ass were to read about the thousand-dollar dog fart, The Situation's un-sponsorship or the government's official stance on mermaids? We'd all be in for a world of hurt.

A s the oldest and baldest person to have access to a TikTok account, I usually have a pretty good idea of what sort of content I'll be served, in that it's usually equal parts animal attack videos and jet-washing tutorials. Recently, however, the algorithm threw me a curveball: a 90-second clip of the 23-year-old Nancy Meyers film What Women Want. ‘Can't we have a funny joke?' Why #girlmath is dividing TikTok It was a good scene, one where Mel Gibson listens in on Judy Greer's self-hating inner monologue and starts to see her as a true contemporary.

If we've learned anything this year, it's not to be surprised at what comes back into fashion. Case in point: the Y2K trend. While it is triggering for millennials, like myself, who are re-living memories of awkward school years at just the sight of a pair of cargo pants , Gen Z seemingly cannot get enough of butterfly tops , low-rise everything, statement belts and charm necklaces . Of all the unlikely Y2K styles we've seen come back around, arm warmers has topped our list of unexpected looks.

Did you hear the latest from Disney ? They're remaking their 1942 animated classic Bambi as a new "live-action" film. And I think I know exactly what you're thinking—but just sit tight, we'll get there. Lindsey Anderson Beer, one of the writers tasked with penning the screenplay for the remake, recently told Collider , "Not to spoil the plot, but there's a treatment of the mom dying that I think some parents these days are more sensitive about than they were in the past. And I think that's one of the reasons that they haven't shown it to their children.

Spooky Seas at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point Saturday, Oct. 21, 5 to 10 p.m. $20 adult; other ticketing tiers available It seems like only a few weeks ago when the regal tall ships, those vessels full of vintage atmosphere, sailed into the Dana Point area. Oh wait: It was just a few weeks ago, in early September, a snapshot-worthy celebration that gave landlubbers the chance to wear their pirate-inspired togs or lucky mermaid tail for a host of whimsical events. But the whimsy continues, as it so often does around the picturesque area, thanks to an evening event surfacing at the Ocean Institute.

Anna Deacon and Vicky Allan are no strangers to the area and are celebrating not only the benefits of wild swimming but the communities it has formed in their book, The Ripple Effect. There has been a rapid surge in the popularity of the hobby on the back of the coronavirus lockdowns. Anna, who lives in Edinburgh, told the Courier that being out in nature was part of what made the experience so important. She said: 'You are immersed in it all – the big sky, the seas and it feels like a completely different world from the normal day-to-day life.

Ellie Leach has set tongues wagging with BBC Strictly Come Dancing co-star Vito Coppola - by enjoying a beach date with her hunky pro. The ITV Coronation Street star posed on the sand on Monday as she and Vito took a break from rehearsals. " Mondays come around so quick!!!" the Strictly Come Dancing star wrote. The BBC contest star added: " Another weekly round-up from Week 2! The Beach, A Birthday, and a rare pic of me and my girl @nikitakanda !! "Lounging around in our dressing gowns and two foxtrotting ladies putting the world to rights @theangelarippon .

Visual effects workers at Walt Disney Pictures have voted unanimously to unionize with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). The IATSE announced Disney's VFX workers's vote on unionization on Tuesday. The company's in-house VFX unit, comprised of 18 employees, filed for a union election at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on Aug. 28 , and votes were cast by mail between Sept. 8 and Sept. 28. When votes were counted on Monday, 13 voted in favor of unionization and zero opposed.