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Hollywood A-listers and super funnymen Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds have teamed up for their version of the latest TikTok craze.

Reynolds posted the clip on his TikTok & Instagram accounts while the pair were working on a new Christmas movie called "Spirited" that just happens to be a musical, so we know these guys have got the vocal ability.

In the post, Reynolds says "Late to the Grace Kelly Challenge but WAY early for our Christmas movie musical"

It's reported that in the film Reyonals will play Ebeneezer Scrooge in a comedic take on "A Christmas Carol".

Will Ferell is set to be the Ghost of Christmas present. 

@vancityreynolds

Late to the Grace Kelly trend but way early for our movie musical. I ❤️ duets. (And Mika)

♬ original sound - Ryan Reynolds

Like most of Ryan's videos, you can watch them over and over and never tire of just how funny he is, so adding Will to that mix is just a cocktail made in heaven.

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American comedian Norm Macdonald, a former Saturday Night Live writer and performer during the 1990s, has died.

Macdonald, 61, died on Tuesday after a nine-year battle with cancer that he kept private, according to Brillstein Entertainment Partners, his management firm in Los Angeles.

The son of two schoolteachers raised in Quebec City, Canada, Macdonald was a stand-up comic and briefly a writer for the sitcom Roseanne when he was picked to join the cast of SNL in 1993.

After leaving the show in 1998, he created and starred in the comedy The Norm Show, playing a former NHL player kicked out of the league for gambling and tax evasion and forced into community service as a social worker.

He became known for his esoteric impressions, including Burt Reynolds, who gave Will Ferrell's Alex Trebek character grief on Celebrity Jeopardy.

He also impersonated Bob Dole, Larry King and David Letterman.

Macdonald was anchor on the Weekend Update desk on SNL in a prime era for news-based jokes, with Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson and O.J. Simpson frequent targets.

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epa09468365 A handout photo made available by Apple Inc. shows Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiling the new iPhone 13 during the Apple Special Event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, USA, 14 September 2021. EPA/APPLE INC. HANDOUT Images cannot be altered or modified in any way, in whole or in part, that disparages Apple. MANDATORY CREDIT: APPLE, Inc. HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiling the new iPhone 13 during the Apple Special Event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, USA, 14 September 2021. (EPA/APPLE INC.)

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 13 and a new iPad mini, expanding 5G connectivity and showing off faster chips and sharper cameras.

While the Cupertino, California-based company did not announce any blockbuster features or products, analysts expect customers hanging onto older models like the iPhone X will be eager to upgrade.

The iPhone 13 will have a new chip called the A15 Bionic that will power features like automatically detecting when the phone's camera is pointed at text.

Apple said the iPhone 13 will have custom 5G antennas and radio components for faster speeds and will come in five colours.

The phone will start at $A1349 in Australia.

The iPhone 13 Pro starts at $US999 ($A1365) in the US and the Pro Max starts at $US1099 in the US.

"The competition is still playing catch-up to our chips - not just from last year, but even from two years ago," said Kaiann Drance, an Apple iPhone marketing executive.

The Series 7 smart watch will feature a larger display and faster charging.

It will start at $US399 in the US and be available later in the northern hemisphere autumn.

The company also updated its iPad Mini with 5G connectivity and a reworked design that makes it look like the higher-end iPad Air and Pro models.

Apple also updated its base-model iPad with a new camera for working and learning from home.

Both will be available next week.

Apple shares were down 0.5 per cent, in-line with a slight downturn in broader markets.

"It seems like there's nothing really revolutionary announced, but of course, as usual, they announced enough improvements to at least generate some enthusiasm among consumers," said Rick Meckler, partner at family investment office Cherry Lane Investments.

Apple last year introduced its iPhone 12, which featured a new look and its first devices with 5G connectivity.

This year, analyst expect modest hardware upgrades and a deeper focus on 5G.

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masked singer australia first celebrity revealed

The Masked Singer is back for a third season and fans and judges were blown away by the first celebrity unmasking in 2021, with ‘The Volcano’ revealed to be a Hollywood A-Lister.

After his performance of The Proclaimers "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)”, the judges decided The Volcano would be the first celebrity to be unmasked. It was finally revealed to be Hollywood A-lister, international superstar, and soccer legend, Vinnie Jones.

None of the four judges correctly guessed the first singer's identity. Dannii Minogue guessed Sacha Baron Cohen, Dave Hughes guessed Christian Bale, Jackie O guessed Anthony Mundine and Urzila Carlson guessed Billy Bob Thornton.

The clues given for the Volcano from the Masked Singer website were:

"Clues: I am the volcano and you never know when I’ll blow my top. Volcanos are here for a long time, not a good time. I know I have some dragon in my history and that’s not unusual. I don’t want to get emotional but I remember when Hollywood called, cultural differences were very big.

But I’m someone who believes in grabbing life by the you-know-what. Whatever you think of me, respect my three records although you probably only know about one. Back when I was having the time of my life.

Us volcanos believe in fighting fire with fire. Will I blow my top again? You can set your watch by it."

The English-Welsh actor was formerly a professional soccer player but turned to acting with his film career beginning in 1998 with Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels. He's been in films such as Snatch, Gone in 60 seconds, Swordfish, and also played Juggernaut in X-Men: The Last Stand.

Jones revealed his appearance to his Instagram followers with the caption:
"TOP SECRET International exclusive reveal!!!!"

Judge Dannii Minogue commented: "This was epic 🔥 on fire! My son has not stopped singing that song all morning."

The Masked Singer Australia continues with eleven remaining celebrities, Baby, Atlantis, Vampire, Mullet, Kebab, Lightning, Piñata, Professor, Duster, Pavlova, and Dolly. It airs Sunday-Tuesday at 7:30pm on 10 and 10 play.

Image Credit: (@maskedsinger_au / Twitter)