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USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
USPS is releasing 'SpongeBob SquarePants' stamps: How to get them
Who's ready? The U.S. Postal Service is launching a set of four limited-edition "SpongeBob SquarePants" this summer. Available Aug. 1, the "SpongeBob SquarePants" stamps are a part of the USPS' specialty summer offerings. Two of the stamps feature SpongeBob's face, one features SpongeBob and his best friend Patrick Star, and the other features SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, Sandy Cheeks, Plankton and Gary the Snail. The stamps are Forever Stamps, meaning they are not associated with a price and can be used forever. "SpongeBob SquarePants," created by Stephen Hillenburg, debuted in 1999. The 16th season of the long-running series aired on June 27. The show is available to stream on Paramount+. In recent years, several SpongeBob spinoffs have been released, including Paramount's "Kamp Koral" in 2021, which follows a young SpongeBob and his friends at a summer camp, and "The Patrick Star Show" also in 2021 on Nickelodeon. Here's what to know about the stamps, including when and where they'll be available and for how much. 'SpongeBob' turns 25: We celebrate his birthday with a dive into Bikini Bottom When will the 'SpongeBob SquarePants' stamps be available? The limited-edition stamps will be available starting Aug. 1, USPS Senior Public Relations Representative Albert Ruiz told USA TODAY. Stamp prices: When is the price of stamps going up? What to know about USPS cost spike Where can you buy the 'SpongeBob SquarePants' stamps? The "SpongeBob SquarePants" stamps will be available at retail post office locations across the country and online on the USPS store at How much will the 'SpongeBob SquarePants' stamp cost? A sheet of 16 "SpongeBob SquarePants" stamps will cost $16, Ruiz said. What other limited-edition stamps is the USPS offering this summer? To learn more about the 2025 stamps, visit Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
Wales Online
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
LeBron James open to acting career after NBA retirement
LeBron James open to acting career after NBA retirement "I think that all will boil down to the creative writing and to the role" Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. (Image: Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images ) LeBron James is open to a career in acting. The 40-year-old basketball icon - who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA - played a "version" of himself in 2015's Trainwreck and 2021's Space Jam: A New Legacy, as well as lending his voice to the likes of The Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. Asked if he'd be interested in exploring roles playing other characters, he told The Hollywood Reporter: "I think that all will boil down to the creative writing and to the role. "If the role is appropriate and I feel like I can nail it, then I wouldn't mind doing that at all. I feel like I could turn and be someone else that's not LeBron James. "In Trainwreck, my name was not LeBron James. But it was a version of me, my typical self, [just] playing Bill Hader's best friend during that movie." LeBron noted that any Hollywood ambitions would have to wait until after he retires from basketball, but he's not rulling it out. Article continues below He added: "But, yeah, I would love to explore, and if the scripts start to roll in and there's an opportunity for me to do some acting and I have the time - obviously, post-career - I don't mind looking at it and seeing if I can make it happen, for sure." In recent years, LeBron has made moves in the movie production world through his own SpringHill Company, which recently merged with Fulwell 73 to create Fulfull Entertainment. The athlete and businessman insisted there isn't someone he's looking to base himself on in Hollywood. He said: "No, I don't have a blueprint of someone I want to be like in industry. I want to continue to do what we've been doing, and I want to continue to keep storytelling at the forefront of everything that we do, "I think storytelling is the most incredible thing we can do, not only for ourselves, but for our fanbase and for our families. "People can actually be in their households and watch certain documentaries or watch certain movies or listen to podcasts - storytelling really brings people together." Article continues below He claimed rather than a set plan or timeframe, he wants the company "just continue doing" what they're doing. He explained: "I've known I've always wanted to do that since I was younger, and I will continue to do that beyond my playing days."
Perth Now
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
LeBron James open to acting career after NBA retirement
LeBron James is open to a career in acting. The 40-year-old basketball icon - who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA - played a "version" of himself in 2015's Trainwreck and 2021's Space Jam: A New Legacy, as well as lending his voice to the likes of The Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. Asked if he'd be interested in exploring roles playing other characters, he told The Hollywood Reporter: "I think that all will boil down to the creative writing and to the role. "If the role is appropriate and I feel like I can nail it, then I wouldn't mind doing that at all. I feel like I could turn and be someone else that's not LeBron James. "In Trainwreck, my name was not LeBron James. But it was a version of me, my typical self, [just] playing Bill Hader's best friend during that movie." LeBron noted that any Hollywood ambitions would have to wait until after he retires from basketball, but he's not rulling it out. He added: "But, yeah, I would love to explore, and if the scripts start to roll in and there's an opportunity for me to do some acting and I have the time — obviously, post-career — I don't mind looking at it and seeing if I can make it happen, for sure." In recent years, LeBron has made moves in the movie production world through his own SpringHill Company, which recently merged with Fulwell 73 to create Fulfull Entertainment. The athlete and businessman insisted there isn't someone he's looking to base himself on in Hollywood. He said: "No, I don't have a blueprint of someone I want to be like in industry. I want to continue to do what we've been doing, and I want to continue to keep storytelling at the forefront of everything that we do, "I think storytelling is the most incredible thing we can do, not only for ourselves, but for our fanbase and for our families. "People can actually be in their households and watch certain documentaries or watch certain movies or listen to podcasts — storytelling really brings people together." He claimed rather than a set plan or timeframe, he wants the company "just continue doing" what they're doing. He explained: "I've known I've always wanted to do that since I was younger, and I will continue to do that beyond my playing days."
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Eric Dane remains optimistic amid ALS diagnosis: 'I don't feel like this is the end of me'
Despite his recent health struggles, Eric Dane is trying to look on the bright side. Two months after revealing he'd been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS, the "Grey's Anatomy" alum is set to open up about his life with the rare degenerative disease in an upcoming interview with Diane Sawyer on "Good Morning America." "I wake up every day and I'm immediately reminded that this is happening," Dane, 52, tells Sawyer in a teaser clip published by the ABC talk show on June 12. Sawyer solemnly replies, "It's not a dream." ALS, commonly called Lou Gehrig's disease, is a nervous system disease that can impact the brain and spinal cord. Other stars who've battled ALS include late R&B singer Roberta Flack, world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, "SpongeBob SquarePants" creator Stephen Hillenburg and former U.S. Vice President Henry A. Wallace. Eric Dane reveals ALS diagnosis: What to know about the rare disease In his statement to People magazine revealing the diagnosis, Dane shared he planned on reprising his "Euphoria" role of Cal Jacobs for the HBO series' long-awaited third season. "I feel fortunate that I am able to continue working," he told the outlet. Per the National Institutes of Health, ALS progressively degrades, then kills nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. According to one of the most recent surveys published about the disease in 2017, there were between 18,000 and 31,000 cases of ALS in the United States. The preview of Dane's interview with Sawyer, which shows the actor visibly emotional at one point, also saw Dane offer an optimistic outlook on his health ordeal. "I don't think this is the end of my story," Dane says. "I don't feel like this is the end of me." 10 bingeable memoirs to check out: Celebrities tell all about aging, marriage and Beyoncé It is not known what causes most cases of ALS, but some inherited factors have been found to cause familial ALS, which occurs when two or more people in a family have the disease. So far, a cure has not been identified for ALS. According to the ALS Society of Canada, potential early signs of the disease include tripping, dropping things, slurred or "thick" speech, difficulty swallowing, weight loss, decreased muscle tone, shortness of breath, increased or decreased reflexes and uncontrollable periods of laughing or crying. People with ALS generally live from three to five years after symptoms develop, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. How long a person lives with ALS seems to be related to age; people who are younger when the illness starts live slightly longer. Dane's "Good Morning America" interview is slated to air on Monday, June 16 at 7 a.m ET. Contributing: Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Eric Dane opens up about ALS diagnosis in new interview
USA Today
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Eric Dane remains optimistic amid ALS diagnosis: 'I don't feel like this is the end of me'
Eric Dane remains optimistic amid ALS diagnosis: 'I don't feel like this is the end of me' Show Caption Hide Caption 'Grey's Anatomy' Eric Dane has been diagnosed with ALS ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a degenerative disorder that slowly results in the loss of the ability to walk, speak, swallow, and, ultimately, breathe independently. unbranded - Entertainment Despite his recent health struggles, Eric Dane is trying to look on the bright side. Two months after revealing he'd been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS, the "Grey's Anatomy" alum is set to open up about his life with the rare degenerative disease in an upcoming interview with Diane Sawyer on "Good Morning America." "I wake up every day and I'm immediately reminded that this is happening," Dane, 52, tells Sawyer in a teaser clip published by the ABC talk show on June 12. Sawyer solemnly replies, "It's not a dream." ALS, commonly called Lou Gehrig's disease, is a nervous system disease that can impact the brain and spinal cord. Other stars who've battled ALS include late R&B singer Roberta Flack, world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, "SpongeBob SquarePants" creator Stephen Hillenburg and former U.S. Vice President Henry A. Wallace. Eric Dane reveals ALS diagnosis: What to know about the rare disease In his statement to People magazine revealing the diagnosis, Dane shared he planned on reprising his "Euphoria" role of Cal Jacobs for the HBO series' long-awaited third season. "I feel fortunate that I am able to continue working," he told the outlet. Per the National Institutes of Health, ALS progressively degrades, then kills nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. According to one of the most recent surveys published about the disease in 2017, there were between 18,000 and 31,000 cases of ALS in the United States. The preview of Dane's interview with Sawyer, which shows the actor visibly emotional at one point, also saw Dane offer an optimistic outlook on his health ordeal. "I don't think this is the end of my story," Dane says. "I don't feel like this is the end of me." 10 bingeable memoirs to check out: Celebrities tell all about aging, marriage and Beyoncé It is not known what causes most cases of ALS, but some inherited factors have been found to cause familial ALS, which occurs when two or more people in a family have the disease. So far, a cure has not been identified for ALS. According to the ALS Society of Canada, potential early signs of the disease include tripping, dropping things, slurred or "thick" speech, difficulty swallowing, weight loss, decreased muscle tone, shortness of breath, increased or decreased reflexes and uncontrollable periods of laughing or crying. People with ALS generally live from three to five years after symptoms develop, according to the CDC. How long a person lives with ALS seems to be related to age; people who are younger when the illness starts live slightly longer. Dane's "Good Morning America" interview is slated to air on Monday, June 16 at 7 a.m ET. Contributing: Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY
