Lele Pons joins the beloved Jim Henson characters for a new holiday special

Let’s get ready to rock! Fraggle Rock, that is. The beloved Jim Henson characters are back with a new holiday special, and Miami’s own Lele Pons is joining in on the fun!

Lele Pons and Fraggle Rock share a playful exchange:
Lele Pons: “So you are a.”
Fraggle Rock: “Fraggle!”
Lele Pons: “Fraggle.”
Fraggle Rock: “Fraggle.”
Lele Pons: “Fraggle.”
Fraggle Rock: “Fraaaagle.”
Lele Pons: “Fraggle.”
Fraggle Rock: “Yeah!”
Lele Pons: “I like saying that. It’s fun to say.”

Fraggle. Fraggle. Fraggle. Lele’s right—that is fun to say!

The social media superstar and singer lends her voice and her wisdom to Gobo in *The First Snow of Fraggle Rock*. She’s helping him find inspiration for his annual holiday song.

Deco caught up with Lele earlier to talk about the special and ask her what signature Miami things she’d think would be fun to introduce to the Fraggle Rock world.

Lele shared, “LIV and jet-skis and boats. That’d be sick. Or a Bad Bunny concert. That’s super insane. They’d be like, ‘Why is everybody acting so weird? What is that drink that they’re drinking?’ Nothing! It’s just water.”

We do love water, among other things, here in South Florida!

*The First Snow of Fraggle Rock* is now streaming on Apple TV+.

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https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/lele-pons-joins-the-beloved-jim-henson-characters-for-a-new-holiday-special/

Ric Flair Responds After Hulk Hogan’s Widow Denies Everything He Said

Ric Flair has now responded following Hulk Hogan’s widow’s denial of his earlier statements regarding the cause of her husband’s death.

In a recent post on social media, Flair addressed the controversy, sharing his perspective and clarifying his previous remarks.

The exchange has sparked significant attention among wrestling fans, highlighting the ongoing sensitivity surrounding the circumstances of Hulk Hogan’s passing.

As the discussion continues, both parties remain firm in their positions, contributing to the unfolding dialogue within the wrestling community.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-ric-flair-responds-after-hulk-hogan-s-widow-denies-everything-he-said

Middle-Earth 6-Film 4K Blu-Ray Collection Is $100 For Cyber Monday

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy’s move to 4K UHD resolution is fittingly marvelous. Middle Earth’s sprawling fields, rolling hills, and scenic vistas come alive with the help of HDR and modern surround sound technology. All three films support Dolby Vision and HDR10, along with Dolby Atmos and Dolby TrueHD 7.1 surround sound, offering an immersive viewing experience for fans and newcomers alike.

If you haven’t watched the extended cuts, you’re in for a treat. The extended trilogy adds a full two hours to the theatrical versions, which is impressive considering the theatrical trilogy already eclipsed nine hours in theaters. Specifically, *The Fellowship of the Ring*’s extended cut is 30 minutes longer, *The Two Towers* is 44 minutes longer, and *The Return of the King* is 51 minutes longer. Notably, *The Return of the King*’s extended version is one of the rare movies that surpasses four hours in length.

This release comes as a 9-disc box set, with each film’s extended cut spread across two discs, while the theatrical cuts are contained on a single disc each.

### Runtime Details (Excluding Credits)

**The Lord of the Rings Theatrical Cuts**
– The Fellowship of the Ring: 2 hours 58 minutes
– The Two Towers: 2 hours 59 minutes
– The Return of the King: 3 hours 21 minutes
**Total runtime:** 9 hours 18 minutes

**The Lord of the Rings Extended Cuts**
– The Fellowship of the Ring: 3 hours 28 minutes
– The Two Towers: 3 hours 43 minutes
– The Return of the King: 4 hours 12 minutes
**Total runtime:** 11 hours 23 minutes

At $100, the Middle-earth 6-Film Collection currently costs about the same as purchasing the combined 4K Blu-ray editions of *The Lord of the Rings* Trilogy ($49.49) and *The Hobbit* Trilogy ($50). If you’re interested in both trilogies, the Middle-earth 6-Film Collection is the better value, as it includes everything from those sets plus 1080p Blu-ray and Movies Anywhere digital editions.

It’s worth noting that audio commentaries by Peter Jackson for all six extended cuts are exclusive to the standard Blu-ray and digital editions of both *LOTR* and *The Hobbit*, so these are not included in the 4K-only trilogy sets.

### What’s Included in the Middle-earth 6-Film Collection?

– 15 4K Blu-ray discs
– 15 1080p Blu-ray discs
– Digital codes to download/stream both trilogies
– Theatrical and extended cuts for all films in all formats

### The Hobbit Trilogy in 4K

The *Hobbit* Trilogy in 4K supports the same impressive visual and audio enhancements as *The Lord of the Rings*: Dolby Vision / HDR10 and Dolby Atmos / Dolby TrueHD 7.1 surround sound. The extended cuts add roughly an hour to the total runtime.

**The Hobbit Theatrical Editions**
– An Unexpected Journey: 2 hours 49 minutes
– The Desolation of Smaug: 2 hours 41 minutes
– The Battle of the Five Armies: 2 hours 24 minutes
**Total runtime:** 7 hours 54 minutes

**The Hobbit Extended Editions**
– An Unexpected Journey: 3 hours 2 minutes
– The Desolation of Smaug: 3 hours 6 minutes
– The Battle of the Five Armies: 2 hours 44 minutes
**Total runtime:** 8 hours 52 minutes

Overall, the 4K releases of *The Lord of the Rings* and *The Hobbit* trilogies deliver stunning picture quality and sound, making this the definitive way to experience Middle Earth at home. Whether you opt for the individual trilogy sets or the comprehensive 6-Film Collection, fans are sure to enjoy hours of immersive storytelling in breathtaking detail.
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-lord-of-the-rings-trilogy-the-hobbit-trilogy-4k-blu-ray-box-set-deals/1100-6529053/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f

Sabrina the Teenage Witch star, 51, looks totally different in red carpet appearance

Fans of *Sabrina the Teenage Witch* did a double-take when Jenna Leigh Green—best known for playing Libby Chessler, the show’s flawlessly groomed high-school queen bee—stepped out at *The Age of Disclosure* premiere in New York on Tuesday, November 2025, looking worlds away from her 1990s mean-girl persona.

Now 51, the actress embraced a refined, modern look wearing an elegant, pared-back ensemble. She wore a flowing taupe maxi dress with a subtle bubble hem, the soft fabric draping effortlessly as she posed for photos. Layered over the dress was a crisp white cropped blazer, adding structure and a contemporary silhouette. Jenna finished the outfit with sleek white pointed ankle boots, giving the look a clean, minimalist edge.

She wore her trademark glossy brunette hair styled in loose waves and opted for a natural, glowing makeup palette.

The premiere also attracted a wide range of well-known names, including *The Karate Kid* star Ralph Macchio, *The Nanny*’s Fran Drescher, supermodel Frederique van der Wal, actors Rory Culkin and Christopher Abbott, and *Sex and the City* author Candace Bushnell. Screen legend Ellen Burstyn, 92, was also in attendance, adding to the event’s impressive cross-generational lineup.

Jenna’s fans will remember her as Libby, the sharp-tongued cheerleader who spent much of the show tormenting Melissa Joan Hart’s Sabrina. Her character became one of the 1990s’ most memorable teen antagonists—the kind audiences loved to hate. Jenna played the role across the series’ earliest seasons, delivering one-liners, high-school drama, and classic sitcom cattiness with perfect comedic timing.

Though her role as the high-school queen bee remains her most recognized credit, Jenna quickly built a varied career, focusing particularly on the stage. She found major success in musical theatre, starring as Nessarose in both the Los Angeles and Broadway productions of *Wicked*.

She also appeared in national tours of *Rock of Ages*, *Bare: A Pop Opera*, and other acclaimed productions, earning praise for her vocal skill and emotional range. On screen, she has made appearances in series including *Bones*, *Ghost Whisperer*, and *Criminal Minds*, while continuing to perform in concerts and cabaret shows.

Away from the spotlight, Jenna keeps her personal life relatively private, although she has an active presence on social media. Her bio on Instagram cheekily reads: “That girl from that show.” She is not publicly known to be married and has not spoken about having children, preferring to keep her life out of the public eye.

She has, however, been open about her longstanding support for arts education, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and grassroots community initiatives—areas she champions quietly but passionately.

### More Celebrity News

**Dolly Parton makes surprising confession to fans about hit song**
The country singer, 79, explains to fans how she really feels about playing her hit songs in a candid video.

**King Charles’s cheeky 5-word quip to Prince William and Princess Kate’s engagement watch**
University sweethearts, the Prince and Princess of Wales, became engaged in October 2010, following a private holiday to Kenya.

**Baywatch star, 53, looks completely unrecognisable in recent outing**
Actress Nicole Eggert stepped out at a Thanksgiving charity service sporting a fresh, modern look to support a cause close to her heart.

**This chic AW25 supermarket collection has an outfit for every event in your festive calendar**
Model Abbey Clancy has curated another stellar edit with F&F at Tesco, with prices for the AW25 supermarket range starting at £10.

**Nicole Kidman reveals how she spent her first Thanksgiving since split from Keith Urban**
The actress, 58, spent the holiday with her two children and other family members for a charity Turkey Trot run in Nashville.

**’70s The Exorcist icon, 92, turns heads at premiere for The Age of Disclosure**
Actress Ellen Burstyn looked radiant as she stepped out onto the red carpet along with other A-list stars for the New York premiere of the film.

**Angela Bassett praises daughter’s ‘spirit of graciousness’ before Le Bal des Debutantes**
The famous debutante ball is held annually in Paris, and Margaret Qualley, Lori Harvey, Lily Collins, Apple Martin, Ava Phillippe, and Dree Hemingway are former debs.

**Inside Tom Stoppard’s private life following death at 88**
Shakespeare in Love director Tom Stoppard has died at the age of 88. Meet the late star’s famous wife and actor son who he leaves behind.
https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/870298/sabrina-the-teenage-witch-star-51-looks-totally-different-in-red-carpet-appearance/

Your holiday watchlist starts here

Sign up for Boston. com’s holiday streaming newsletter for three days of festive movie picks. The holiday season has arrived, and there’s no better time to curl up with a festive watchlist. Sign up for The Queue’s holiday edition, a free, limited-edition newsletter from Boston. com. You’ll receive three emails over three days filled with handpicked streaming recommendations from our entertainment writer, Kevin Slane. Each day focuses on a different kind of holiday viewing, including seasonal favorites, classic viewing, and so-bad-they’re-good guilty pleasures, so you can find movies that will entertain, delight, or just make the season feel a little warmer. Join us for a week of holiday streaming by signing up below.
https://www.boston.com/culture/streaming/2025/11/26/your-holiday-watchlist-starts-here/

Evening Reading – November 24, 2025

Good evening, Shacknews, it’s nighttime, which means it’s time for Evening Reading. Let’s officially close out our day of posting. Please take a look. In case you missed it at Shacknews: Kirby Air Riders review: A high-octane top ride Total Chaos review: Stabbing in the dark Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined is simplifying one of the series’ more rugged entries Shack Chat: What was the biggest snub at The Game Awards 2025 nominations? All Wolf Den locations in Ghost of Yotei Here’s our exclusive card reveal for Riftbound: Spiritforged Legendary actor Udo Kier passes away at 81 All copy abilities and how to use them in Kirby Air Riders Resident Evil Requiem producer teases unannounced returning characters Microsoft makes classic Zork text-based adventure game series open source And now. Other Stuff From The Internet!!! Your daily dose of sudoku This is a big one. Buckle up. Banshee in Silent Cartographer?! I don’t think I knew this. More thoughts on Destiny 2 How are we doing out there, Guardians? Low-poly games are great It’s true, less can be more beautiful. Let’s learn about retirement trends Plan now to live later. Just because it’s vegan, doesn’t mean it’s healthy There’s this weird idea that alternative diets mean you want to be healthy. Remembering GTA: Vice City I don’t think I ever played this one. I wouldn’t mind some of these tools For educational purposes only. There you have it, Shacknews, your Evening Reading for tonight. Please consider checking out Shackmaps to support our efforts to bring the best interactive video game maps to the world.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146956/evening-reading-november-24-2025

Here’s our exclusive card reveal for Riftbound: Spiritforged

Riftbound has presented players with mighty heroes and powerful forces from across the mortal and spirit realms. Now it’s time for the League of Legends Trading Card Game to take the next step and introduce weapons. However, in this game, weapons are more than just tools for battle. The upcoming Spiritforged set brings weapons and their wielders to the forefront. Today, Shacknews brings you a new spell that will help supplement winning decks: Called Shot. Called Shot is a 0-Energy spell that can be played on your turn or in showdowns. The player looks at the top two cards of their Main Deck, drawing one and recycling the other. There’s also the potential to Repeat the effect, which is a new keyword debuting in Spiritforged. Head of Video Greg Burke has been frequenting Riftbound circles across his local game shops. Local store owner Cody Sierra said about Called Shot, “That card is actually amazing. It’s great for early or late game. The fact it’s repeatable. It seems like an auto include for a lot Chaos decks for helping curate a proper hand especially late game. It’s great also after you spend all your energy and you are ok recycling as many runes as you’d like on your opponent’s turn during a showdown.”.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146948/riftbound-spiritforged-card-reveal

EXCLUSIVE: Dolly Parton Death Fears Erupt as Insiders Say Frail 79-Year-Old ‘Was Just Putting Brave Face on Declining Health’ By Recently Declaring ‘I Don’t Have Time to Grow Old!’

Nov. 21 2025, Published 7:05 p.m. ET Dolly Parton is at the center of fears she’s at death’s door – with insiders telling RadarOnline.com the pint-sized country icon has been putting a brave face on her drastic decline by recently telling the world, “I ain’t got time to get old!” The singer-songwriter, who is set to turn 80 in January, has spent the autumn battling what she has called “health challenges,” prompting a string of canceled appearances from Las Vegas to Tennessee. Health Challenges and Missed Events She was recently forced to accept the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the Governors Awards via video link, then appeared only virtually again when she was inducted into the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Hall of Fame for her Dollywood theme park. “You probably heard that I’ve been dealing with a few health challenges this fall and my doctors told me to take it easy for just a little while,” she said in her Hall of Fame message. Her absences follow weeks of mounting speculation ignited when her younger sister, Freida, publicly urged fans to pray for her. Insiders close to the pint-sized Jolene singer now say her recent quips about defying age masked deeper concerns. One longtime associate claimed: “She wanted everyone to believe she was powering through, but those of us nearby could see she was struggling. Dolly hates worrying people, but she hasn’t been herself.” Inner Circle’s Bleak Fears Another insider bleakly added: “This could be it for her; many of her inner circle fear she’s at death’s door.” But plucky Parton has been insisting she is on the mend. In an Instagram video filmed at an ad shoot, she chirped, “Do I look sick to you?” and added, “I want you to know that I’m okay!” Yet industry colleagues express severe unease about the state of her health, saying the missed appearances marked a rare break from her trademark stamina. An insider claimed: “Dolly’s the toughest person I know, but the truth is she’s been fragile. She’s pushing hard to stay upbeat, but it hasn’t been an easy season for her.” The iconic singer has revealed a kidney stone-related infection contributed to the postponement of her Las Vegas residency until September 2026, but has otherwise kept details private. Sister’s Emotional Plea Her sister Freida’s emotional appeal on Facebook in early October intensified fans’ alarm over the state of the singer, as she wrote: “Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly.” “Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling her best lately. I truly believe in the power of prayer, and I have been led to ask all of the world that loves her to be prayer warriors and pray with me.” Freida later clarified she had not meant to imply her sibling’s condition was dire, and she was only stressing her belief in the “power of prayer.” But insiders say the moment reflected real family worry. Parton herself acknowledged in a recent interview she has had to slow down. “You know, I have just been going so fast my whole life,” she said. “How in the world did I even have a life?” Reflecting on the sacrifices behind her career, she added she was grateful to have “gotten to see my dreams come true.” She also emphasized her refusal to dwell on aging. Parton declared: “People say, ‘Well, you’re going to be 80 years old.’ Well, so what?… I say, ‘I ain’t got time to get old!'” The past year has also brought extreme personal strain for the icon. Her husband of nearly six decades, Carl Dean, died in March at 82, a loss friends say deeply affected her. One family source said, “She poured everything into caring for Carl, and afterward her own health took a back seat. That’s catching up with her now… badly.”
https://radaronline.com/p/dolly-parton-death-fears-health-concerns-raised/

Fears For Dolly Parton: Country Icon, 79, Pulls Out of Another High-Profile Event Citing ‘Health Concerns’ as Star Reveals Doctors’ Strict Orders

Nov. 20 2025, Updated 2:22 p.m. ET Dolly Parton has sparked fresh health fears after pulling out of another major event, despite reassuring fans she isn’t “dying.” RadarOnline.com can reveal the country icon, 79, had been due to appear at the Hall of Fame ceremony for the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions being held in Orlando, Florida, where she was inducted into the Hall of Fame for her Tennessee theme park, Dollywood. Video Message However, she accepted the award remotely, sharing a video on social media in which she explained her absence. She said: “Well, hey there, it’s Dolly. “And I sure wish I could be with you in person today, but you probably heard that I’ve been dealing with a few health challenges this fall, and my doctors told me to take it easy for just a little while.” She then went on to thank her Dollywood business partners and apologize for not being able to attend the induction. “I’m truly sorry I can’t be there, but I sure wanted to take the chance to say, thank you for this incredible honour. And to Jack and Peter, hey, thank you for being my partners and my friends for more than 40 years. ‘Sorry I Can’t Be There’ “You’ve been a blessing to me, and I love you dearly. You know, our partnership is truly special. I trust them, and they trust me, and they always listen when I come in with one of my big ideas and dreams.” Just a few days earlier, Parton also accepted an honorary Oscar remotely. On Sunday, she was awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Accepting the award in another video message recorded at her home in Nashville, she called it a “great honour” and a “blessing of a lifetime.” Last month Parton had to announce the postponement of six shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in December, which would have marked her first Las Vegas residency since the 1990s. String Of Cancelations However, they have now been rescheduled for September next year. Addressing fans’ concerns about her health, she explained: “Lately everybody thinks I’m sicker than I am. Do I look sick to you? I’m working hard here. I wanted to put y’all mind at ease, those of you who seem real concerned, which I appreciate. “I appreciate your prayers. I’m a person of faith. I can always use the prayers for everything. I wanted you to know that I’m okay. “I had some problems with my husband Carl when he was very sick. Then when he passed I didn’t take care of myself so I let a lot of things go that I should have taken care of. “So, when I got around to it the doctor said, “We need to take care of this, we need to take care of that.” “Nothing major. But I did have to cancel some things so I can be closer to home where I’m having a few treatments here and there. But I wanted you to know, I’m not dying!” She defiantly added: “I ain’t ready to die yet. God ain’t through with me and I ain’t done working. I love you for caring and keep praying for me.’ However concerns for her well-being intensified after her younger sister, Freida Parton, wrote online that she had been “up all night praying” for her sibling, who “hasn’t been feeling her best lately,” sparking panic from her global fanbase.
https://radaronline.com/p/dolly-parton-79-pulls-out-of-another-high-profile-event-citing-health-concerns-star-reveals-doctors-strict-orders/

Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined is simplifying one of the series’ more rugged entries

Square Enix’s latest Dragon Quest remake is targeting one of the most complex entries in the saga. Dragon Quest 7: Fragments of the Forgotten Past is beloved by hardcore fans of the JRPG saga, but its extensive class system and fragmented story have made it harder for newcomers to jump into than other DQ games. That’s exactly what Square Enix is looking to remedy with Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, a modernization of the 2000 JRPG. I played roughly an hour of the upcoming game on PS5 at a private preview event. Dragon Quest 7 is in rare company as a video game that has now been remade twice. It creates a unique situation when it comes to development, which I asked Takeshi Ichitake, the producer of Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined. “Dragon Quest 7 has this unique aesthetic and feel that the other titles don’t,” he said, translated from Japanese to English by an on-site translator. “And Dragon Quest 7 has this unique aesthetic and feel that the other titles don’t really have.” He went on to say that the team felt that now was the right time to retell that story for modern audiences. Built from the ground-up, Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined preserves the story, characters, and mechanics of the original PS1 game, but with some changes that Square Enix thought was necessary to streamline the experience. Dragon Quest 7’s vocation system allows players to assign different vocations to their party members, which can be progressed for unique ability unlocks. This is a huge sticking point among fans with the original game, as individually leveling up each desired class can feel incredibly tedious. In comes moonlighting, a new feature in Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined that lets players equip two vocations at once. It not only smooths over one of the game’s roughest edges, it also opens up strategy in an exciting way. Square Enix has also made some notable changes to Dragon Quest 7’s battle system. Players can now attack enemies in the overworld without having to jump into a full-fledged battle. Weaker enemies can be defeated in the overworld, a change that puts DQ7 more in line with modern RPGs and will save players a large chunk of time. That said, fans of Dragon Quest 7 and its challenging battles should fret not. I found the game to still be difficult and highly dependent upon team composition and strategy. During my demo, I got to fight Gracos in the Sunken Citadel, and he wiped my team a couple of times before I was able to defeat him. Interestingly, Dragon Quest 7 is also adding some brand new content to the game. This includes a handful of new missions designed to expand the lore and build out the characters. A new storyline sees the party encounter an older version of Keifer, one of your key companions. Hot off the HD-2D remakes of the original Dragon Quest trilogy, I was fascinated to learn about the unique art style being used for the DQ7 remake. All of the character models were based on handcrafted figurines that were made in real life, and then scanned into the game. Takeshi Ichitake explained to me that he and his team felt like this approach was a great fit for Dragon Quest 7’s unique art style, which features shorter character models than the other mainline games. Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined has me excited to fully dive into one of my personally least-played Dragon Quest games. The quality-of-life changes promise a simpler experience without sacrificing much of what made the original game special in its own right. This preview is based on an early build of Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, played at a press event. Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined costs $59. 99 and launches on February 5, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, and PC.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146876/dragon-quest-7-reimagined-impressions