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Brazilian comedian and federal congressman Tiririca, famous for his 2010 election campaign as a clown and for hit songs like 'Florentina', is among the most searched names in Brazil. No specific new development has been confirmed, but his enduring popularity as a humorist and politician keeps him a familiar figure in Brazilian pop culture.
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Tiririca, the clown-turned-politician, was elected federal deputy in São Paulo, becoming one of the most voted candidates in Brazilian history in 2010. Now searches about his election are resurfacing as Brazilians ask whether the comedian is running again as a federal deputy in the 2026 elections.
- 3Artist Unveils 'The Clown' Painting Ahead of 2027 Exhibition▼The Clown. Another original painting slated for an exhibition in April 2027. It is for sale, but cannot be delivered unt
Artist Sharon Cummings has completed an original painting titled 'The Clown', which will be part of an exhibition scheduled for April 2027. The original work is for sale but cannot be delivered until after the exhibition closes, while prints are available immediately through Fine Art America.
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McDonald's Japan has changed the official Japanese name of its clown mascot from Donald, long known in Japan as 'Donald McDonald', to 'Ronald', matching the character's original English name, Ronald McDonald. Saga Shimbun reports the change takes effect immediately, ending a decades-old quirk that had long amused Japanese customers.
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McDonald's mascot in Japan, long known as Donald McDonald, is being renamed Ronald McDonald. The change, reported by Saga Shimbuni, aligns the character's Japanese name with the original English one used elsewhere. The switch has drawn attention in Japan, where the clown mascot has carried the Donald name for decades and is a familiar part of the brand.
- 6Smokey Robinson's 'The Tears of a Clown' Back in the Mood●🎧 Mood. "The Tears of a Clown" Smokey Robinson & The Miracles (1970) # EddieFM # Music https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=
Music fans are sharing Smokey Robinson & The Miracles' 1967 hit 'The Tears of a Clown' as their song of the moment, calling it their current mood. The Motown classic, written by Robinson, Stevie Wonder and Hank Cosby, blends upbeat horns with lyrics about hiding heartbreak behind a smile, and listeners are posting it with headphones emojis and personal music tags.
- 7Buckeyes edge Clowns 3-2 in 1945 Negro League matchup▼MLB Gameday: Buckeyes 3, Clowns 2 Final Score (06/21/1945)
A final score from June 21, 1945 shows the Columbus Buckeyes defeating the Indianapolis Clowns 3-2, a game from the Negro American League era now accessible through MLB's online historical records. The scoreline draws attention to baseball's Negro Leagues history, which Major League Baseball has increasingly catalogued and recognised in recent years.
- 8Breakout adventure game Baphomets Fluch turns 30●30 Jahre „Baphomets Fluch“: Clowns und Helden Vor genau 30 Jahren schickte „Baphomets Fluch“ die Spieler auf die Spur ei
Exactly 30 years ago, the German-published adventure game Baphomets Fluch (Broken Sword) sent players on a trail of an ancient conspiracy. The anniversary is being marked with retrospectives celebrating its clown motif, heroes and a legendary adventure world that still resonates with fans today.
- 9Tubi Developing Original R.L. Stine Horror Film 'Afraid of Clowns'▼Original R.L. Stine Horror Movie ‘Afraid of Clowns’ Set at Tubi (EXCLUSIVE)
R.L. Stine, the author behind the Goosebumps franchise, is set to write an original horror film titled 'Afraid of Clowns' for the streaming service Tubi, according to Variety. The project marks a new screen venture for Stine, whose work has long dominated children's horror and is now branching into original movie development for the free ad-supported platform.
- 10Polls show Americans souring on Trump across key issues●We can but hope. It does feel as if people's eyes are opening re this dangerous clown. "The poll showed how Americans ha
A new poll indicates American public opinion has shifted against Donald Trump on every major issue since he began his second term in January 2025. His net approval on immigration reportedly fell from +7 to -19, with similar declines on foreign policy and other areas. Commenters online welcomed the numbers, suggesting voters are turning against him, though polls alone do not guarantee political change.
- 11Hegseth purges senior military leadership in sweeping reshuffle▼'Clowns out, cowboys in,' says Hegseth as a fifth of generals and admirals are fired
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed roughly a fifth of America's generals and admirals, declaring 'Clowns out, cowboys in' as he reshapes senior military leadership. The mass removal of top officers is drawing attention over concerns about politicisation of the armed forces and the scale of turnover at the Pentagon's highest ranks.
- 12Artwork portrays a defiant clown tied to war and racism●Title: This clown won't leave without kicking and screaming. # art # war # racism # bipolar # autism
A piece of art shared online depicts a clown that, according to its creator, will not leave 'without kicking and screaming', tagged with themes of war, racism, bipolar disorder and autism. The image uses the clown as a satirical figure, and the accompanying tags suggest commentary on conflict, discrimination and mental health. Engagement so far is minimal, with only a handful of likes, so little wider reaction has emerged yet.
- 13WEIRDO Fest brings wrestling and clown arts to East Kensington●Wrestling, clown arts and roller circus coming to East Kensington for WEIRDO Fest
East Kensington in Philadelphia is set to host WEIRDO Fest, an event mixing professional wrestling, clown arts and roller circus performances. The festival celebrates unconventional and offbeat performance styles, drawing together circus and wrestling acts in one neighborhood gathering. It adds to Philadelphia's growing lineup of street festivals showcasing alternative arts and local performers.
- 14Broken Sword's 'Baphomet's Curse' Turns 30●30 Years of “Baphomet’s Curse”: Clowns and Heroes Exactly 30 years ago, “Baphomet’s Curse” sent players on the trail of
The point-and-click adventure known in German as 'Baphomet's Curse' was released 30 years ago, sending players to uncover an ancient conspiracy involving knights, clowns and unlikely heroes. Tech outlet heise marks the anniversary, noting the game's world and storytelling remain legendary among adventure fans three decades on.
- 15Political art post accuses 'clown' figure of child abuse●Title: It's not wrong that the clown a tiny penis has, it's about the tiny hands of abused kids he used touching his pen
A social media user posted a crudely worded political message describing a 'clown' figure with a tiny penis, claiming the real issue is the abused children whose tiny hands he allegedly touched. The post was tagged with art, war, child abuse and bipolar labels. No specific person or event is identified, and the claim is not corroborated by any evidence.
- 16Historic 1946 Negro Leagues score resurfaces: Black Barons beat Clowns 6-2▼MLB Gameday: Black Barons 6, Clowns 2 Final Score (06/05/1946)
A final score from June 5, 1946 has drawn fresh attention: the Birmingham Black Barons defeated the Indianapolis Clowns 6-2 in a Negro American League game. The matchup features two of the most storied franchises in Black baseball history, and MLB now lists such historic games in its official Gameday archive, sparking renewed interest in Negro Leagues statistics and records.
- 17Tom Cruise's heavily prosthetic role in Digger draws attention●Tom Cruise goes full clown in Digger. It might be his best work yet By Silvi Vann-Wall Tom Cruise is almost unrecognisab
Tom Cruise stars as Digger Rockwell in the satire film 'Digger', appearing almost unrecognisable under heavy prosthetics. Writer Silvi Vann-Wall says the actor 'goes full clown' in the role and suggests it may be his best work yet, adding that his transformative performance is not even the most shocking element of what she describes as a searing satire.