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Analyses argue this year’s NCAA tournament has fewer Cinderella stories due to NIL-fueled talent concentration, easier access to transfers, ongoing conference realignment, and more accurate NET-based seeding, which favors higher seeds and reduces mid-major upsets; while coaches say upsets still happen, the era of frequent double‑digit seed runs is fading.
Ole Miss, the No. 15 seed in the SEC Tournament, completed a three-game, no-trail run by beating Alabama and staying alive for an NCAA bid with two more wins. The piece also tracks Friday’s bracketology moves: Oklahoma drops from at-large contention after a loss to Arkansas; Saint Louis and VCU advance in the Atlantic 10; Auburn’s bubble hopes fade; Illinois falls from a No. 2 seed after an OT loss; Purdue nudges back into the No. 2 seed mix; Seton Hall is eliminated; Arizona stages a late comeback to remain in the top seed discussion; Tennessee fades after a loss to Vanderbilt; and Florida remains on track for a potential No. 1 seed.
Kim Kardashian celebrated her 45th birthday and the premiere of her new legal drama 'All’s Fair' by wearing a Cinderella-inspired, deconstructed icy-blue Dior gown at the Paris premiere, complemented by diamond jewelry and a bun hairstyle, paying homage to Disney and royal elegance.
Disney Dreamlight Valley announced upcoming updates including a free Winter Ball event featuring Cinderella, a new DreamTeams community feature, and the Wishblossom Ranch expansion launching on November 19, 2025, introducing new characters, storylines, and gameplay experiences.
Ken Rosenthal predicts the Padres as this year's 'Cinderella' team in the MLB postseason, suggesting they could upset the Cubs in the Wild Card Series due to their strong bullpen and Pivetta's pitching, despite some weaknesses in their offense and away record. The Cubs have a lineup advantage if their hitters click, but their bullpen has improved recently, making the matchup closely contested.
Louisville baseball team, considered an underdog and often overlooked, has advanced to the College World Series finals, defying expectations and challenging the notion of Coastal Carolina as the tournament's favorite, highlighting Louisville's resilience and potential to claim a national championship.
Virginia basketball, known for both triumphs and heartbreaks in the NCAA Tournament, is now celebrating just making the field of 68 after defying low odds and securing a spot. With low expectations and a sense of playing with "house money," the team is poised to embrace the opportunity and attempt to prove their worth in the upcoming games.
"Upgraded" offers a fresh take on the romantic comedy genre, with Camila Mendes leading the film as Ana, a woman who experiences a life-changing upgrade after a chance encounter with a handsome stranger. The movie cleverly remixes familiar romantic comedy elements, grounding them in a relatable reality and emphasizing feminist themes of women supporting each other. While the film features delightful performances and unexpected twists, it also has some flaws in its plot execution. Overall, "Upgraded" delivers a vibrant and endearing take on the genre, with capable filmmakers at the helm.
Disney Dreamlight Valley's latest update, The Remembering, is now available for Xbox players. The update includes new content such as Cinderella's Fairy Godmother, a Pixar Star Path, and more. The update also fixes bugs and issues, including an issue with Stitch's Hobby quest and an issue that prevented players from buying or selling items from Goofy's stall. The update is said to be the "biggest story update yet" and allows players to uncover the mystery of the Forgetting in the Forgotten Lands Biome.
Disney Dreamlight Valley's upcoming Update 5 may introduce Cinderella's Fairy Godmother as a villager, as hinted by the inclusion of her wand and an artisanal bench in the game. The sandbox title has previously added Simba and Nala from The Lion King as villagers. Other features teased for Update 5 include customizable furniture and an umbrella for rainy weather.
Disney Dreamlight Valley's upcoming Update 5 may add Cinderella's Fairy Godmother as a villager, as teased by a tweet featuring an ornate stone bench with a magic wand on it. The wand looks identical to the one used by the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella, and the bench itself also appears in the movie. The update was previously thought to feature Vanellope from Wreck-it-Ralph, but it now seems likely that the "princess" teased in the early 2023 content roadmap is Cinderella. The release date for Update 5 has not yet been announced.
Princess Charlotte celebrated her upcoming 8th birthday with a trip to the Royal Opera House to watch a ballet production of Cinderella with her mother, the Princess of Wales. Charlotte was also invited on stage with the performers and was seen waving an illuminated wand. The young royal will be unable to celebrate her birthday this coming weekend as the family will be busy marking King Charles's coronation instead.
TikTok users are amazed by a video of a teen revealing her homemade Cinderella-inspired prom dress, which has garnered over 5.7 million views. The video is part of a growing trend of DIY prom dresses on TikTok, with other users sharing their own dress-making processes.
Florida Atlantic's basketball team, with no previous NCAA tournament success and a history of losing coaches, has shocked the college basketball world by reaching the Final Four. The Owls went 31-3 before the tournament, tied for the fewest losses of any team before the brackets were released. Despite being labeled "the Beach Boys" by a rival team, FAU has built an identity as a gritty and talented team. The NCAA ignored its own rankings and gave FAU a 9-seed, but the Owls have continued to dominate. The team's success shows that smaller conferences can produce Cinderella stories and that college basketball is in an Upset Era.
Kansas State coach Jerome Tang visited the Florida Atlantic locker room after his team's loss in the Sweet 16 of March Madness to offer a congratulatory message, calling them the toughest team they played all year. Florida Atlantic has been the NCAA Tournament's greatest Cinderella this year, knocking off higher-seeded teams to advance to the Final Four. Tang was instrumental in Kansas State's unlikely rise this season, turning the program into one of the best stories in the country.