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Vietnam is banning the "Barbie" movie over a scene that reportedly shows a map of the South China Sea. Vietnam's film council issued the ban because the map shows the so-called 'nine-dash line" in the South China Sea, indicating China's territorial claim to the body of water, which Vietnam says violates its sovereignty. Film regulators in the Philippines are now threatening to join the Barbie boycott, with some calling for the scene to be edited.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/philippines-barbie-ban-vietnam-1235529421/
Madonna is still "weak and very tired" following a serious illness. The singer was recently hospitalized for a bacterial infection and spent several days in a New York ICU. Although she's since returned home, her upcoming "Celebrations" tour may have to be put on hold. The kickoff concert in Vancouver was supposed to be July 15th, but sources say it looks like Madonna may not be able to perform by then.
"SPAM" is turning 86-years-old today. According to SPAM's website, their products are sold in 48 different countries around the world, but Hawaii is ranked number one in consumption selling seven million cans per year. The website also says Hawaii's love for the mean began during World War Two when the company shipped over 100-million pounds of SPAM to soldiers. The inventor, Jay Hormel named the creation by combining the words spice and ham.
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/spam-turns-85-years-old/
Dolly Parton is teaming up with some big names on her upcoming album "Rockstar." Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr will join Mick Fleetwood and Peter Frampton to feature on her version of The Beatles' "Let It Be." Other special guests on the album will include Sting, Steven Tyler, Steve Perry, Chris Stapleton, and Stevie Nicks. Parton was even granted permission to use the voice of the late Lynyrd Skynyrd singer Ronnie Van Zant on her cover of "Free Bird." "Rockstar" will be out on November 17th.
Betty Lindberg can put another Peachtree Road Race under her belt. She completed the event in two-hours-and-15-minutes. Why is that notable? Because Betty is 98 years old. She broke the world record for her age group in last year's Atlanta Publix 5K. Lindberg's daughter says she'll be running at 100.
Major League Baseball is introducing a virtual ballpark. MLB aims to give fans a virtual experience without needing to spend on tickets and travel. The virtual ballpark will open on Saturday and will launch with an online watch party that will include several celebrities. Participants will also be able to play mini-games during the livestream that are linked to real-time events at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.