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First professional St Nick with Down syndrome inducted into International Santa Claus Hall of Fame

Atlanta’s Bradley Carlisle first played Kris Kringle for kids with Down syndrome before completing elite Santa school

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Mickey and Minnie get a makeover as Disneyland announces 2026 holiday lineup

Santa Claus will also have a new stop at the resort this year, appearing from Nov. 13 through Dec. 24

The Independent UK

Stranger Things' David Harbour returning for Violent Night 2 as Kristen Bell joins cast

David Harbour returns as a weapon-wielding Santa Claus alongside new cast member Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus in the highly anticipated action sequel Violent Night 2, crashing into cinemas on December 4, 2026.

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4 Years Later, The Most Absurd Action Thriller Of The Decade Is Back — With A Twist

Mrs. Claus is about to rack up a healthy kill count.

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Violent Night 2 trailer breakdown: director Tommy Wirkola and producer Kelly McCormick on de-powering Santa and weaponizing Christmas decorations

Exclusive: Violent Night 2 director and producer talk turning up the action and finding the meaning of Christmas in the upcoming sequel

Total Film

“The Baphomet statue from The Number Of The Beast is huge – you can sit on its lap like it’s Christmas and he’s Santa Claus!”: Iron Maiden have thrown open their archives for their Eddfest museum – and it looks incredible

One of the main attractions at Eddfest is the Infinite Dreams Experience – a display of classic Maiden props and memorabilia. Here’s a taste of what to expect…

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Man legally named 'Santa Claus' arrested in US child predator sting

A man legally named Santa Claus, formerly George Quigley, was arrested in Louisiana for allegedly soliciting a minor online. The 75-year-old, who adopted the Christmas persona, was apprehended during a sting operation after engaging in explicit online exchanges and sending nude photos. Police warn parents about the dangers of such…

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Santa Claus' Arrested: 75-Year-Old Louisiana Man Held in Undercover Child Exploitation Sting

A 75-year-old Louisiana man legally named Santa Claus was arrested in an undercover child exploitation sting in Kenner, police say

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New Orleans’ Santa Claus allegedly tried meeting 15yo from a dating app. He didn’t know he was walking into a trap

This is a cautionary tale for all parents.

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New Orleans man named Santa Claus arrested in sting on alleged child predators

The arrest was part of a broader operation conducted by the Kenner Police Department’s cybercrimes division

The Independent UK

New Orleans man named Santa Claus arrested in child predator sting

Police allege the 75-year-old tried to meet someone he believed was a 15-year-old boy after explicit online chats

The Guardian - US

Construction worker backs Epsom Derby winner thanks to ‘spooky’ time capsule tip

A construction manager backed Derby winner Christmas Day after a note found in a 1960s time capsule urged bets on a horse ‘associated with Santa Claus’

The Guardian - UK

Neo-Nazi leader gets 15 years for recruiting violent attacks, including a Santa poison plot

The leader of an Eastern European neo-Nazi group has been sentenced in New York to 15 years in prison for trying to recruit others to commit violent acts against Jews and racial minorities

The Independent UK

‘Murder Cult’ leader behind neo-Nazi plot to poison students at New York Jewish schools is sentenced

Michail Chkhikvishvili, a 22-year-old Georgian national, was charged with soliciting hate crimes and acts of mass violence and pleaded guilty in November, according to the Justice Department

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‘Thousands of children have sat on his lap’: Republican preacher and Santa impersonator arrested in Florida child trafficking sting

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Lobo Unleashed: The 9 Most Brutal and Entertaining Stories of the Main Man

While fans eagerly await Milly Alcock’s new Supergirl film on June 26, they are also awaiting Jason Momoa’s portrayal of Lobo. Momoa retired his Aquaman role and is now playing Lobo, the Main Man, in the DCU. Most non-comic book readers know Lobo from cartoons and comic books, but Supergirl…

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Patrick Muldoon Dies at 57: His 10 Best Film and TV Roles Remembered By Fans, 2026 Projects

Patrick Muldoon, known for roles in 'Days of Our Lives' and 'Starship Troopers,' passed away at 57. His career spanned soaps, sci-fi, and films, leaving a lasting legacy.

The Guardian - US

Just what they wanted: fed-up New Yorkers revel in SantaCon fraud charge

The pub crawl’s organizer is accused of pocketing donations but residents and businesses have long had misgivings

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Seann William Scott: ‘I never cared about money – I would have done all the American Pies for free’

INTERVIEW: Thanks to ribald comedies like ‘Dude, Where’s My Car?’, ‘Road Trip’ and ‘Role Models’, the US actor helped define big-screen humour in the 2000s. So how’d he end up starring in a terrifying new horror movie? He speaks to Adam White about Hollywood, fatherhood, and the perils of playing…

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Florida woman records a glitching parking lot with two weird Santas and a man with a dead seagull: ‘I don’t go to Walmart and there’s a solid reason’

If you needed more proof that Walmart exists in a parallel dimension, here it is. This TikTok story proves that the laws of physics and social norms are merely suggestions at a Walmart parking lot.

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Content Creator Reveals 8 Most Surprising Facts About The “World’s Darkest Island,” Including How Residents Live

From prohibiting graveyards to mandating the use of weapons, Svalbard is not your typical travel destination.

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“Decided To Tell The Kiddos That We Had Passed Away”: Unhinged MIL Ruins Relationship With Family

People often tell their children little white lies. Sure, sweetie, Santa Claus is definitely real. And you can be whatever you want when you grow up! But parents typically try to avoid telling their kids lies that will traumatize them. That’s why one woman was furious when she found out…

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Chris Pratt reveals plan for giant Arnold schwarzenegger portrait

Chris Pratt has admitted he won't keep the giant painting of his father-in-law Arnold Schwarzenegger on the wall all year round but it will have pride of place during the holiday season.

The Conversation

Grok fallout: Tech giants must be held accountable for technology-assisted gender-based violence

The new image and video editing feature for xAI’s chatbot, Grok, has generated thousands of non-consensual, sexually explicit images of women and minors since Grok announced the editing feature on Christmas Eve. It was promoted as enabling the addition of Santa Claus to photos.

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What did Arnold Schwarzenegger get his son-in-law Chris Pratt for Christmas?

Chris Pratt has revealed the incredibly generous, but unusual, Christmas gift his father-in-law Arnold Schwarzenegger got him and his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger for Christmas.

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