Wicked dolls porn site packaging error sparks LAWSUIT against Mattel by outraged South Carolina mom Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By EVE BUCKLAND and SONYA GUGLIARA FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 21:43 GMT, 3 December 2024 | Updated: 22:10 GMT, 3 December 2024 e-mail 8 View comments A shocking packaging error on the Wicked movie dolls which caused a product recall by Mattel has led to a lawsuit from an outraged South Carolina mom. The gaffe on Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo 's Glinda and Elphaba dolls shared a URL to a porn website instead of the movie's official page - with Mattel issuing an urgent recall of the toys last month. The class action lawsuit obtained by TMZ sees the mom claim she purchased a Wicked doll just before the recall - with her minor daughter using an iPhone to look up the link on the packaging. When she did she was allegedly exposed to 'hardcore, full on nude pornographic images depicting actual intercourse.' The mom says she has 'evidence of this inexcusable error' and claims she and her daughter were 'horrified' by the website. She claims Mattel did not offer a refund for the toy, that she incurred damages as a result and that she and her daughter suffered emotional distress. A shocking packaging error on the Wicked movie dolls which caused a product recall by Mattel has led to a lawsuit from an outraged South Carolina mom - pictured Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the film The mom says Mattel failed to produce an age-appropriate product. Read More Wicked star Cynthia Erivo reveals she felt a 'great responsibility' to look after Ariana Grande DailyMail.com has contacted representatives for Mattel and Universal Pictures for comment. Commenting on the recall last month Mattel told DailyMail.com in a statement: 'Mattel was made aware of a misprint on the packaging of the Mattel Wicked collection dolls, primarily sold in the U.S., which intended to direct consumers to the official WickedMove.com landing page. 'We deeply regret this unfortunate error and are taking immediate action to remedy this. Parents are advised that the misprinted, incorrect website is not appropriate for children. 'Consumers who already have the product are advised to discard the product packaging or obscure the link and may contact Mattel Customer Service for further information.' Instead of the movie's official site 'wickedmovie.com', the box shares a link to 'wicked.com' - a pornographic website. 'The official Mattel Wicked dolls link to a porn site on the box,' someone posted on X with two crying emojis. Based on eBay sales and social media reactions, this was not just a one-time error. The gaffe on Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo 's Glinda and Elphaba dolls shared a URL to a porn website instead of the movie's official page - with Mattel issuing an urgent recall of the toys last month 'This may be the worst mistake in official merchandise history,' one X user declared. By missing just one word from the website, Mattel has triggered an influx of outrage, with many people concerned about kids unknowingly searching for the URL. 'Whoever did this needs to be fired immediately cuz why would they do that knowing that it’s mostly kids buying these dolls,' someone said on X. Another said: 'It's so weird knowing that it's a kid's toy.' Others were simply baffled by how such an error could make its way all the way to production. 'IS THIS FOR REAL?' someone asked. The Glinda doll is priced anywhere from $24.99 to about $40 in stores including Target and Macy's. 'Mattel was made aware of a misprint on the packaging of the Mattel Wicked collection dolls, primarily sold in the U.S., which intended to direct consumers to the official WickedMove.com landing page,' Mattel told the DailyMail.com in a statement. The dolls were pulled from the shelves in physical stores and online 'We deeply regret this unfortunate error and are taking immediate action to remedy this. 'Parents are advised that the misprinted, incorrect website is not appropriate for children. 'Consumers who already have the product are advised to discard the product packaging or obscure the link and may contact Mattel Customer Service for further information.' But on eBay, some of the dolls in the faulted boxes are listed between $175 to nearly $500. DailyMail.com reached out to Universal Pictures for comment at the time. The highly anticipated film is based on the 1995 book by Gregory Maguire that was later turned into a three-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical in 2003. Directed by Jon M. Chu with an eye-popping budget of $145 million, Wicked is split into two feature-length films, with the final chapter slated for November 2025. Critics have called Wicked: Part One a 'masterpiece' that 'pops and enchants on the big screen' as audiences are welcomed to the fantastical world of Oz and it has been a huge box office success Critics have called Wicked: Part One a 'masterpiece' that 'pops and enchants on the big screen' as audiences are welcomed to the fantastical world of Oz and it has been a huge box office success. The film's leads Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who play witches Glinda and Elphaba, respectively , are receiving high praise for their jaw-dropping vocals and onscreen chemistry. Cynthia Erivo South Carolina Share or comment on this article: Wicked dolls porn site packaging error sparks LAWSUIT against Mattel by outraged South Carolina mom e-mail Add commentmcw casino com 。

By HALELUYA HADERO, Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a “political resolution” to the issue. The request came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court, in which the company argued the court should strike down a law that could ban the platform by Jan. 19 while the government emphasized its position that the statute is needed to eliminate a national security risk. “President Trump takes no position on the underlying merits of this dispute. Instead, he respectfully requests that the Court consider staying the Act’s deadline for divestment of January 19, 2025, while it considers the merits of this case,” said Trump’s amicus brief, which supported neither party in the case. The filings come ahead of oral arguments scheduled for Jan. 10 on whether the law, which requires TikTok to divest from its China-based parent company or face a ban, unlawfully restricts speech in violation of the First Amendment. Earlier this month, a panel of three federal judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit unanimously upheld the statute , leading TikTok to appeal the case to the Supreme Court. The brief from Trump said he opposes banning TikTok at this junction and “seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means once he takes office.”Sen. Collins makes BBC’s 2024 ‘100 Women’ listNew Year's Eve and New Year's Day are this week, and you need to deposit a check or mail a package, it might be a good idea to plan ahead. That's because while most grocery store , retail and restaurant chains will be open on both days, post offices and banks will follow a slightly difference schedule due to New Year's Day being a federal holiday. Banks, post offices and shipping services will largely be open on Dec. 31, however will be closed on Jan. 1, 2025. The stock market is also scheduled to remain open on New Year's Eve and close on New Year's Day. Here's what you need to know about banks, post offices and shipping services and whether or not they will be open on Tuesday, Dec. 31 this year. When is New Year's Eve 2024? New Year's Eve is on Tuesday, Dec. 31 this year. Capitalize on high interest rates: Best current CD rates Is the post office open on New Year's Eve? Will mail be delivered? U.S. Postal Service post offices will be open regular hours and mail will be delivered on Dec. 31, the USPS confirmed to USA TODAY. Are banks open on New Year's Eve? Branches of Capital One, Bank of America, PNC, Truist and CitiBank, among others, will be open on Dec. 31, the companies confirmed to USA TODAY. According to PNC, however, their branches are scheduled to close at 4 p.m. local time on New Year's Eve. All other banks will be open regular hours on the day. It is best to check with your local branch for their specific holiday hours before driving there. Are shipping services, like UPS and FedEx, open on New Year's Eve? UPS pickup for Air and International Air services are only available on New Year's Eve if prearranged by Dec. 26, the company said on its website. UPS Ground service pickup is not available on Dec. 31. UPS delivery for Air and International Air services is available, however UPS Ground service delivery is not available on Dec. 31, according to the company. UPS Store hours vary by location, so it is best to check with your local store for specific hours of operation. UPS Express Critical is available 365 days a year, according to the company. For more information, call 1-800-714-8779 or visit upsexpresscritical.com. Most FedEx pickup and delivery services are available on Dec. 31, according to the company's website, and FedEx Office locations may close early. It is best to check with your local store for specific hours on New Year's Eve. FedEx Custom Critical is also available 365 days a year. For more information, call 1-800-762-3787. Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.Membership of UK's anti-immigration Reform party surpasses Conservatives

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The Australian sharemarket is tipped to open stronger after a quiet post-holiday session on Wall Street, where the latest data on jobless claims did little to change the minds of investors on where interest rates are headed next. The ASX 200 futures were up 0.2 per cent to 8,217 points as of 7.50 AEDT, while the Australian dollar was down 0.3 per cent to 62.19 US cents. Overnight, US stocks struggled to gain traction after a rally that sent the S&P 500 to its best Christmas Eve performance since 1974, according to data compiled by Bespoke Investment Group. With major European markets closed, volume in the US equity gauge was well below the average of the past month. US stocks are upbeat going into the new year, but volatility could be just around the corner. Credit: Bloomberg The S&P 500 hovered near 6,043 points, while the Nasdaq edged up 0.1 per cent to 20,055 points. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed. Most megacaps fell, though Apple outperformed after a bullish note from Wedbush. GameStop rallied after an X post from Keith Gill, the online persona known as Roaring Kitty. Wall Street took the latest economic data in its stride. Recurring applications for US unemployment benefits rose to the highest in more than three years, adding to signs that it is taking longer for out-of-work people to find a job. Initial claims, meanwhile, ticked down to 219,000 in the week ended December 21. “Eco data is a non-event until we move into the new year,” said Kenny Polcari at SlateStone Wealth. “Christmas is behind us, but the New Year is ahead of us. Volumes will remain muted.” To Jonathan Krinsky at BTIG, the market can continue to make upside progress into year-end, hitting a fresh all-time high for the S&P 500 above 6,100. Looking ahead to January, however, he thinks volatility will re-emerge. “If the S&P 500 does make new highs, there are going to be massive divergences in breadth and momentum, which is another red flag as we get into January,” he noted. The yield on 10-year Treasuries dropped one basis point to 4.58 per cent. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index rose 0.1 per cent. Bitcoin sank as traders reduced their risk exposure after a record-breaking run. Spot gold was up 0.8 per cent to $US2,634/ounce on thin trade. The precious metal has jumped 28 per cent this year, supported by monetary easing in the US, safe-haven demand and sustained buying by the world’s central banks. Meanwhile, Brent crude price slipped 0.6 per cent to $US73.12/barrel on news that US crude exports to China had slipped by almost half this year as shifts in the nation’s economy weighed on demand, and it bought more barrels from other countries, including Russia and Iran. With assistance from Omar El Chmouri and Aya Wagatsuma. Bloomberg L.P. Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Markets Live Wall Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Fund Most Viewed in Business LoadingAsha Bhosle singing Karan Aujla’s Tauba Tauba is the coolest thing you’ll watch today