It’s been Christmas over at Hallmark for a while

It may be just the start of fall, but we are more than ready to indulge in some early Christmas celebrating. Thankfully, the Hallmark Channel feels the same way.

The company has just released its Countdown to Christmas Lineup and the festivities start as early as Oct. 21! Not only that, get ready to settle in for a new batch of Miracles of Christmas Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Lineup, too!

Here’s the complete list of all the upcoming movie and their descriptions (thank you, Hallmark Channel!) so you can start planning all those festive movie nights.

 

Countdown to Christmas Lineup

(All premieres are at 8PM EST unless otherwise noted.)

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The Christmas CEO, 2021 (Hallmark)

Friday, October 21: Noel Next Door

Starring: Natalie Hall (Charmed), Corey Sevier (Immortals)

A hard-working, single mom gets into a war of words with a neighbor who she feels is ruining Christmas, only to find that this misunderstood grouch just may steal her heart.

Saturday, October 22: We Wish You a Married Christmas

Starring: Marisol Nichols (Riverdale), Kristoffer Polaha (Jurassic World Dominion)

Becca and Robby are a married couple having a hard time connecting with each other as the holidays approach. Just before Christmas, they head to a cozy Vermont inn at the advice of their marriage coach so they can recharge. Their weekend away gets unexpectedly extended when a mishap puts their car out of commission and just may put them on the road to a very happily married Christmas.

Sunday, October 23: A Kismet Christmas

Starring: Sarah Ramos (Parenthood), Carlo Marks (Chesapeake Shores), Marilu Henner (Taxi)

Sarah is a children's book author who returns to her hometown, where she reconnects with her family and Travis, her teenage crush. She soon discovers that a long-held family legend might actually be true.

Friday, October 28: A Cozy Christmas Inn

Starring: Jodie Sweetin (Fuller House), David O'Donnell (In Search of Fellini)

Real estate exec Erika, travels to Alaska during Christmastime to acquire a bed and breakfast, only to discover that it's owned by her ex. While there, she finds herself falling in love with the town and quite possibly him.

Saturday, October 29: Jolly Good Christmas

Starring: Reshma Shetty (Blindspot), Will Kemp (Christmas Waltz)

David is an American architect who recently moved to London for a prime opportunity in a prestigious firm. With just three days before Christmas, he crosses paths with Anji, a professional shopper, who raises an eyebrow over his choice of a gift card for his girlfriend. David ultimately decides to hire Anji and, thanks to a series of unexpected events, finds himself on a wild adventure across Jolly Old London as Anji helps him search for the perfect present.

Sunday, October 30: Ghosts of Christmas Always

Starring: Kim Matula (LA to Vegas), Ian Harding (Pretty Little Liars), Beth Leavel (This Is Where I Leave You), Lori Tan Chinn (Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens), Reginald VelJohnson (Die Hard, Family Matters)

Katherine is a Ghost of Christmas Present and she must help one soul, Peter, rediscover his Christmas spirit. But this year has something unusual in store.

Friday, November 4, 2022: A Magical Christmas Village

Starring: Alison Sweeney (Days of Our Lives), Luke Macfarlane (Bros), Marlo Thomas (That Girl)

When Summer's mother Vivian moves in with her and her young daughter Chloe, her orderly existence is upended. Upon arrival, Vivian sets up an heirloom miniature Christmas village resembling their town, and tells Chloe it grants Christmas wishes. As Chloe begins setting up the figurines, real-life events seem to mimic the scenes she creates. With a little help from the magic of the Christmas village, the family will be brought closer together and just maybe, Summer will learn to open her heart to love again.

Saturday, November 5, 2022: Lights, Camera, Christmas!

Starring: Kimberley Sustad (Travelers), John Brotherton (Fuller House)

When a holiday rom-com movie shooting in her town needs a costume designer, Kerry, a local shop owner, steps into the role. While working on the movie, she rediscovers her passion for costume design and finds herself falling for Brad, the film's famous leading man.

Sunday, November 6, 2022: All Saints Christmas

Starring: Ledisi (Selma), Roger Cross (Murdoch Mysteries)

Lisette is a popular R&B singer who's getting ready to travel home to New Orleans for Christmas. When the media mistake a photo of her with her music producer ex as an engagement announcement, her family insists that he join her on the trip.

Friday, November 11, 2022: In Merry Measure

Starring:Patti Murin (Frozen, Chicago Med), Brendan Penny (Chesapeake Shores), Jennifer Robertson (Schitt's Creek)

When pop star Darcy returns home to spend Christmas with her sister and niece, she unexpectedly finds herself coaching the high school choir with her one time rival, Adam.

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Next Stop, Christmas 2021 (Hallmark)

Saturday, November 12, 2022: The Royal Nanny

Starring: Rachel Skarsten (Batwoman), Dan Jeannotte (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds), Greta Scacchi (The Terror)

Claire is an MI5 agent who goes undercover as the royal nanny. She must overcome the challenges of her assignment, like resisting the charms of Prince Colin, while keeping the family safe at Christmas.

Sunday, November 13, 2022: Christmas at the Golden Dragon

Starring:Kara Wang (Good Trouble), Osric Chau (The Flash), Sara Canning (Nancy Drew), Antonio Cupo (Blood & Treasure), Barbara Niven (Chesapeake Shores)

When Romy and Rick's parents surprise them with the news that they will be closing the Chinese restaurant they have owned and operated for decades, the siblings each find themselves reevaluating their futures. Also impacted by the news are the landmark restaurant's loyal patrons and staff, who have all come to depend on the restaurant over the holidays.

Friday, November 18, 2022: Inventing the Christmas Prince

Starring: Tamera Mowry-Housley (The Santa Stakeout), Ronnie Rowe Jr. (The Porter)

Shelby is about to quit her job as a rocket engineer when her daughter becomes convinced that her Scrooge-like boss, Evan, is the Christmas Prince from a story Shelby invented years ago.

Saturday, November 19, 2022: Three Wise Men and a Baby

Starring: Paul Campbell (Turner & Hooch), Tyler Hynes (Letterkenny), Andrew Walker (Merry & Bright), Margaret Colin (Chicago Med)

Three brothers get the surprise of their lives when they are forced to work together to care for a baby over the holidays. As they slowly get the hang of things, they find themselves on unexpected journeys of self-discovery and begin to rebuild their relationships as brothers, as well as the damaged romantic and professional relationships in their respective lives…all while rediscovering their love of Christmas.

Sunday, November 20, 2022: When I Think of Christmas

Starring: Shenae Grimes-Beech (The Detail), Niall Matter (The Predator), Beth Broderick (Sabrina the Teenage Witch)

Sara Thompson returns to her hometown to help her mother move and is surprised to find her ex-boyfriend Josh Hartman is back home. The two had once planned a life in music together but Sara left to study law. The former flames slowly reconnect and try to heal wounds, both old and new. When Sara makes a surprising discovery, she and Josh forge a bold plan for the upcoming Christmas concert that will lead them all back to their musical roots and make this a holiday to remember.

Thursday, November 24, 2022: My Southern Family Christmas – premieres at 8p ET/PT

Starring: Jaicy Elliot (Grey's Anatomy), Bruce Campbell (Ash vs Evil Dead), Ryan Rottman (Guidance), Moira Kelly (The Cutting Edge,), Brian McNamara (Magnum P.I.)

Under the guise of a journalist, Campbell has a chance to get to know her biological father for the first time – without him ever knowing who she really is. As she spends time with him and his family, as well as with the town's record keeper, she realizes that families are messy, wonderful things. In the end, Campbell must decide if she's going to keep her identity a secret or reveal the truth to her father – a decision that will change their family Christmas forever.

Friday, November 25, 2022: #Xmas – premieres at 6p ET/PT

Starring: Clare Bowen (Nashville), Brant Daugherty (Pretty Little Liars)

When Jen gets the chance to enter a brand's design contest, she poses as a family influencer, enlisting the help of her best friend, Max, and her baby nephew. When her video is selected as a finalist, Jen is torn on whether to go on with her perfect "family" or reveal the truth.

Friday, November 25, 2022: A Royal Corgi Christmas– premieres at 8p ET/PT

Starring: Hunter King (Life in Pieces), Jordan Renzo (The Spanish Princess)

Reluctant Crown Prince Edmond returns home just before Christmas in anticipation of being named successor to the throne. To ingratiate himself to his mother the Queen, he gifts her with "Mistletoe", a rambunctious Corgi in need of some serious training. After several doggy disasters, Edmond turns to Cecily, a canine behavior expert from America for help –but to his great surprise, Cecily demands that he take an active part in the daily dog training sessions. Sparks fly between them as the pair work together to get Mistletoe ready to present at the annual Christmas Ball. Just as the precious pup captures their hearts, they discover that love can grow in the most unexpected places, leading them to question what they really want.

Saturday, November 26, 2022: A Tale of Two Christmases – premieres at 6p ET/PT

Starring: Kat Barrell (Wynonna Earp), Chandler Massey (Days of our Lives), Evan Roderick (Arrow)

Thanks to some Christmas magic, Emma gets to experience two different Christmases – one where she stays in the city and celebrates with a new crush and his friends, and one where she returns home for all the traditions with her family…and Drew, a longtime friend who may have feelings for her. Emma's double holiday ultimately helps her discover what will truly make her happy in life as well as in love.

Saturday, November 26, 2022: Haul Out the Holly – premieres at 8p ET/PT

Starring: Lacey Chabert (The Wedding Veil), Wes Brown (Sweet Pecan Summer), Ellen Travolta (Charles in Charge), Peter Jacobson (House), Melissa Peterman (Reba), Stephen Tobolowsky (One Day at a Time, Spaceballs)

Emily arrives home, hoping to visit her parents, only to discover that they are leaving on a trip of their own. As she stays at their house for the holidays, their HOA is determined to get Emily to participate in the neighborhood's many Christmas festivities.

 

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Sunday, November 27, 2022: A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe – premieres at 6p ET/PT

Starring: Rachel Boston (SEAL Team), Victor Webster (Workin' Moms)

Annie Cooper has big shoes to fill when she takes over as CEO of her late grandmother's smalltown cookie company and is doing her best to help their struggling business get back on track. That task gets more daunting when her grandmother's secret recipe is stolen during the Christmas party. As Annie tries to crack the case and uncover the culprit she works with Sam, the owner of a local bakery, to recreate the recipe in the hope of saving the company and her job. As Annie and Sam bake batch after batch in pursuit of the perfect one, they begin to learn that their lives go together like milk and cookies.

Sunday, November 27, 2022: A Holiday Spectacular – premieres at 8p ET/PT

Starring: Ginna Claire Mason (Wicked), Derek Klena (Moulin Rouge! The Musical), Eve Plumb (The Brady Bunch), Ann-Margret (Bye Bye Birdie, The Kominsky Method) Featuring the Radio City Rockettes

In 1958, Maggie is an heiress from Philadelphia who puts her high-society wedding plans on hold in order to sneak up to New York City and make her secret dream come true: dancing live on stage in the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall.

Friday, December 2, 2022: A Big Fat Family Christmas

Starring: Shannon Chan-Kent (Woke), Shannon Kook (The 100), Tia Carrere (Wayne's World), Jack Wagner (When Calls the Heart)

Liv is a photojournalist eager to make it on her own. To get a dream assignment – shooting the Chang family's annual holiday party for a cover story – she doesn't reveal that they are in fact, her family. When she finds herself growing close to Henry, the coworker covering the story with her, she wants to confide in him but doesn't want to jeopardize her big break.

Saturday, December 3, 2022: A Fabled Holiday

Starring: Brooke D'Orsay (Royal Pains), Ryan Paevey (General Hospital)

Talia and her childhood best friend Anderson unexpectedly reunite in a curiously familiar looking town full of Christmas spirit that restores its visitors when they need it most.

Sunday, December 4, 2022: Undercover Holiday

Starring: Noemi Gonzalez (Selena: The Series), Stephen Huszar (Tribal)

When returning home for the holidays, newly minted pop star Jaylen tells her protective family that Matt is her new beau, when in reality, he's her overzealous security guard.

Friday, December 9, 2022: The Most Colorful Time of the Year

Starring: Katrina Bowden (30 Rock), Christopher Russell (Day of the Dead)

Ryan is an elementary school teacher, who learns that he is colorblind. Michelle, an optometrist and mother of one of his students, helps bring color into his life in time for the holidays.

Saturday, December 10, 2022: Christmas Class Reunion

Starring: Aimee Teegarden (Friday Night Lights), Tanner Novlan (The Bold and the Beautiful)

High school classmates, who once dubbed themselves the "cursed class," reconnect at Christmas for their 15-year reunion. Over the course of their time reconnecting, the classmates challenge each other to remember who they were, who they are, and who they want to be.

Sunday, December 11, 2022: The Holiday Sitter

Starring: Jonathan Bennett (The Christmas House, Mean Girls), George Krissa (Road Trip Romance), Chelsea Hobbs (Poisoned in Paradise: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery)

Sam is a workaholic bachelor who babysits his niece and nephew before the holidays when his sister and her husband have to go out of town. Completely out of his element, he recruits help from their handsome neighbor Jason and finds himself in an unexpected romance.

Friday, December 16, 2022: Holiday Heritage

Starring: Lyndie Greenwood (Sleepy Hollow), Brooks Darnell (The Young and the Restless), Holly Robinson Peete (Our Christmas Journey,)

Ella returns to her hometown to mend fences with her fractured family. With the help of Griffin, her ex-boyfriend, she encourages her family to celebrate Christmas and Kwanzaa and to heal their past wounds before it's too late.

Saturday, December 17, 2022: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas

Starring: Torrey DeVitto (Chicago Med), Zane Holtz (Katy Keene)

A former actress trying to break into directing tests her skills with a town's annual Christmas Eve courtroom production in which the true authorship of the famous poem "A Visit from St. Nick" is debated.

Sunday, December 18, 2022: Hanukkah on Rye

Starring: Jeremy Jordan (Supergirl), Yael Grobglas (Jane the Virgin), Lisa Loeb

A matchmaker connects Molly and Jacob, but their new romance is put to the test when they realize that they are competing deli owners. Will a Hanukkah miracle keep them together?

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Miracles of Christmas Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Lineup

(Premiere times are 10:00pm ET/PT)

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A Christmas Treasure, 2021 (Hallmark)

Saturday, October 22: We Need a Little Christmas

Starring: Erica Durance (Supergirl), Patrick Sabongui (The Flash), Lynn Whitfield (Greenleaf)

Julie is adjusting to being a single mother to a grieving child while facing her first Christmas without her husband when she develops an unexpected friendship with her older neighbor Irene.

Saturday, October 29: Christmas Bedtime Stories

Starring: Erin Cahill (Every Time a Bell Rings), Steve Lund (Schitt's Creek), Charlie Weber ("How to Get Away with Murder)

When Danielle's husband goes missing in action during his deployment, she is left to raise her daughter on her own. Three years later, as she acclimates to life without him, she begins to tell her daughter bedtime stories of her father.

Saturday, November 5, 2022: A Maple Valley Christmas

Starring: Peyton List (Star Trek: Picard, Mad Men), Andrew Walker (Dying for Chocolate: A Curious Caterer Mystery)

Erica is a rancher who has spent her whole life working the family farm with her mother and sister. When Aaron arrives and disrupts her plans, she starts to question what it is she actually wants.

Saturday, November 12, 2022: Our Italian Christmas Memories

Starring: Sarah Power (Good Witch), Beau Bridges (The Fabulous Baker Boys)

The Colucci siblings, in an effort to jog the memory of their grandfather who is struggling with dementia, set out to recreate their late grandmother's legendary pasta sauce.

Saturday, November 19, 2022: Long Lost Christmas

Starring: Taylor Cole (Making Spirits Bright), Benjamin Ayres (Burden of Truth)

Hayley is an interior designer who plans to surprise her recently widowed mother Patricia with the perfect holiday present: the extended family she knows her mom yearns for.

Saturday, November 26, 2022: Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas

Starring: Holland Roden (Mayans M.C.), Tyler Hynes (Letterkenny), Tenille Townes (The Lemonade Stand) From Executive Producer Blake Shelton

Four days before Christmas, Elizabeth Athens receives a voicemail from a number she doesn't recognize. In his message, a man she doesn't know makes one final plea to the love of his life for a second chance. This is the fifth installment of the popular movie franchise, based on Blake Shelton's song "Time for Me to Come Home."

Saturday, December 3, 2022: The Holiday Stocking

Starring: Nadine Ellis (Our Kind of People), B.J. Britt ( Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Karon Riley (The Black Hamptons), Tamala Jones ( Castle), Mykelti Williamson (Fences, Law & Order: Organized Crime)

In this Hallmark Mahogany presentation, RJ is a new angel, who is given the chance to address his one regret, that he didn't help his sisters reconcile while he was still alive. Returning to earth as a stranger, he gets each of them to revive The Holiday Stocking, their parent's old tradition to encourage charity at Christmas.

Saturday, December 10, 2022: The Gift of Peace

Starring: Nikki Deloach (Five More Minutes), Brennan Elliott (UnREAL)

Artist Traci is a once-devout Christian who has stopped believing in God after her husband tragically died despite her prayers. As her second Christmas without him approaches, she tries going to a support group for inspiration and comfort.

Saturday, December 17, 2022: Five More Minutes: Moments Like These

Starring: Ashley Williams (Sister Swap: Christmas in the City), Lucas Bryant (Haven)

The second holiday story inspired by Scotty McCreery's song "Five More Minutes," a young widow's Christmas wish for her son is answered in unexpected ways when she returns to their old home for the holidays.

Looking for a fun and easy way to teach your kids about kindness? Consider joining the Kindness Rocks Project. This creative project has artists of all ages spreading happy thoughts by way of painted rocks. The idea is simple—paint something inspiring or cheerful on a rock and leave it for someone else to find. Don’t know where to start? Read on!

What It Is

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What's a rock got to do with kindness? Plenty, according to Megan Murphy, the Massachusetts woman who accidentally started the Kindness Rocks movement when she scribbled a few inspiring words on a rock and left it on a Cape Cod beach. Her Kindness Rocks Project has since gained worldwide attention, with inspirational, hash-tagged rocks popping up in at least seven countries and garnering millions of views on social media.

"The project isn’t about rocks per se, it’s about connection," Murphy said. "People find a rock, and they relate to the message on the rock. Then they connect with the fact that there is a human being on the other end of that rock, and they don't feel so alone." It can be as simple as scrawling "Hope" on a stone and tossing it on the sidewalk on your way to work, or as complex as painting an entire rock with Van Gogh's "Starry Night" and leaving your masterpiece up for grabs.

 

How It Works

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First, you should join a local rock-painting group. A quick Google or Facebook search of "kindness rocks" and your hometown will probably turn up something. If not, rev up the bandwagon and rock it on your own, like this altruistic seven-year-old from San Francisco.

Here's What You'll Need

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- Smooth rocks (you can scavenge outside for them or you can find a whole bag at Home Depot or on Amazon)

- Acrylic paint

- Paintbrushes

- Fine point paint pens (optional, but makes writing words way easier)

- clear spray-on sealer like Krylon for sealing rocks (parents should do this)

Step One: Prep Your Rock

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Since rocks are porous, it's best to lay down a layer of paint to act as a primer and backdrop for your finished masterpiece. There's no need to paint the bottom of the rock (that just makes it harder to handle as it's drying.).

Step Two: Write Something (or Paint a Picture)

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When the primer coat is completely dry, let your littles use a paint pen to write something on their rock. To help them come up with something, try asking them simple questions about kindness: What is kindness? What is a 'kind' thing to say? What message would make you happy to see on a rock? What could you hear someone else say that would make you feel special?

And, don't feel bound by words; painting cute or happy pictures works, too (Smiley faces and rainbows, anyone?)!

Step Three: Hashtag It! 

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Write a hashtag on your rock to help whoever finds it realize that they can share it with the world. Our favorite is #thekindnessrocksproject, but there are gobs of smaller groups out there for those who want to keep it local. Don't forget to check your social media channels to see if someone shared your rock! 

 

Step Four: Seal It

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Once your rock is dry, spread a layer of Mod Podge over it. This will keep the paint from chipping and will seal it against water. (Plus it will make your rock look shiny and awesome.)

Step Five: Leave Your Rock Somewhere to Be Found

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Let your kids scatter their well-wishes around your neighborhood, in a park, or on the sidewalk on their way to school—basically, anywhere the rocks can be found by someone else!

Tip: Don't hide your rock so well that it can't be easily found—and don't put it on private property where passersby will think it belongs to someone. 

 

— Melissa Heckscher

 

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Calling all Wiggles fans! The wiggly group is growing with four new member and a new series!

First, say hello to Tsehay, Evie, John and Kelly Hamilton. The new quad will join existing members, Anthony, Emma, Lachy, and Simon, creating an uber talented group of dancers and singing from across Australia.

photo: Courtesy of The Wiggles

The Wiggles’ new series, Fruit Salad TV will premiere exclusively on The Wiggles’ YouTube channel on Sept. 4. The lively show will encompass storytelling, dancing and singing that is perfect for a sing-a-long sesh.  The new show and additional Wiggles members will further the message of embracing diversity in the areas of gender, age, culture and race.

The Wiggles aren’t the only thing expanding: Wiggle Town is growing too! Three new non-binary characters are joining, including Officer Beaples, Shirley Shawn the Unicorn and Bok the hand puppet.

Catch the first episode of Fruit Salad TV on The Wiggles’ YouTube Channel on Sept. 4.

––Karly Wood

 

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Michelle Branch shared some exciting news yesterday––she’s expecting! The singer took to Instagram yesterday to share the news that she’s already got some cravings because a baby is on the way.

This will be the second child for Branch and her husband, Patrick Carney. The two share two-year-old son Rhys, along with Branch’s 16 year-old-son, Owen, from her first marriage.

While all baby news is exciting, this is particularly joyous for the couple who announced they experienced a miscarriage in Dec. 2020. New baby Carney is due in early 2022, but Branch hasn’t shared whether a baby brother or sister is joining the fam.

––Karly Wood

Feature photo: Joe Seer / Shutterstock.com

 

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Are you ready to up your breakfast game? Pop-Tarts is keeping the summer going with flavors that are the essence of warm weather.

The toaster pastry brand is embracing three of America’s favorite desserts with their new flavors, Lemon Crème Pie, Banana Crème Pie and Peach Cobbler. The sweet treats are joining the Pop-Tarts dessert line that will now include both cake and pie options!

You can find the Pop-Tarts now, though admittedly the Banana Creme Pie is hard to come by! Snag the Pop-Tarts Lemon Crème Pie and Peach Cobbler in an 8-count box for $2.89 and Pop-Tarts Banana Crème Pie in a 16-count box for $3.68.

––Karly Wood

 

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Another addition to the celebrity June baby crew! Ewan McGregor and his partner Mary Elizabeth Winstead welcomed a baby boy, as confirmed by two of his daughters. It’s the couple’s first child together, joining four children from McGregor’s previous marriage.

Both Clara and Esther posted sweet shots holding their new baby brother on Instagram. “Welcome to the world little brother ❤️ congratulations to my Dad & Mary – this is the greatest gift,” Clara wrote. Esther humorously added “Met my little brother looking like a pirate. I recommend! Welcome to the family little Laurie.”

McGregor and Winstead starred in the 2020 film Birds of Prey together and both have established long, successful acting careers. In keeping with many pandemic babies, neither divulged publicly that they were expecting a child. Both were previously married and McGregor has four daughters with production designer Eve Mavrakis.

Congratulations to the happy couple! We can’t wait to see more cute photos of their new addition.

—Sarah Shebek

Feature photo: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com

 

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Are you a big time botanist? LEGO’s new set is for you!

A fresh addition to the LEGO Botanical Collection, the Bird of Paradise makes for the perfect relaxing activity plus a fabulous centerpiece. With repositional flowers and leaves, the building set is as close to a lifelike plant as you can get-no watering required.

Joining the collection alongside the LEGO Flower Bouquet and the LEGO Bonsai Tree, the Bird of Paradise measures 18 inches tall and sits in a five inch wide black flower pot. The set is geared for adults, or builders 18+ and contains 1173 pieces.

LEGO went above and beyond with this set that includes fun building elements like purple swords that make up the stamens. In the piece de resistance, the leaves even slightly sway when placed in a light breeze!

You can find the Bird of Paradise starting Aug. 1 at lego.com and local retailers for $99.99.

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of LEGO

 

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After a year-long delay, Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure is finally opening! Before the land officially opens to the public on Jun. 4, you can get a sneak peak at the opening ceremony today.

Tune in at 8:15 pm PT tonight, Jun. 2 for a unique glimpse at the campus, in addition to special guests turning out for the big day. You can view on YouTube, Disneyland’s Facebook and Twitter pages and the Disney Parks Blog Facebook and Twitter accounts.

photo: Chloe Rice/Disneyland Resort

The ceremony will feature a dedication of the new campus and get everyone excited about joining forces with the Avengers. Parkgoers will soon be able to hang out with their fave heroes, feast on brand new menu items and experience the first ride-through attraction featuring Spider-Man at a Disney park.

Don’t forget to catch the ceremony tonight at 8 p.m. PST!

––Karly Wood

 

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Calling all princess fans! Disney has teamed up with Pandora Jewelry for a very special event and it’s perfect for tiara-wearing kiddos.

Disney Princess—The Concert is an 85-city, nationwide tour running from Nov. 1, 2021 through Apr. 16, 2022 and it will include a foursome of Broadway and animated film stars. Each event will showcase the Disney Princesses through stories, animation and songs.

photo: Courtesy of Disney Princess the Concert

So who will be joining this truly magical affair? During the first leg of the tour through Dec. 2021, concertgoers will get to listen to the sounds of Tony®-nominee Susan Egan (‘Belle’ from Broadway’s Beauty and the Beast, ‘Meg’ from the animated feature film Hercules), two-time Tony-nominee Laura Osnes (‘Cinderella’ in Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella), Grammy®-nominee Courtney Reed (‘Jasmine’ in Broadway’s Aladdin) and Aisha Jackson (‘Anna’ in Broadway’s Frozen).

Starting in Feb. 2022 the Princesses will be played by Drama Desk®-nominee Christy Altomare (‘Anastasia’ in Broadway’s AnastasiaMamma Mia!), Susan EganCourtney Reed and BroadwayWorld Award-winner Syndee Winters (‘Nala’ in Broadway’s The Lion King, Hamilton).

Everyone is encouraged to show up in true princess style, and be ready to enjoy over 30 Disney Princess songs! Attendees will also be treated to behind-the-scenes stories from each Princess with stunning animations and visuals.

To get excited for the event, little princes and princesses can enjoy a curated playlist from Walt Disney Records. Then mark your calendar for Fri. May 7 at 10:00 a.m. (all time zones) when tickets go on sale at DisneyPrincessConcert.com.

––Karly Wood

 

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