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Target has removed a kids' Halloween costume after social media critics said it resembled a racist caricature, with the company apologizing and saying the outfit was offensive and should never have been sold. The retailer will review how the item was allowed in its assortment as it faces broader scrutiny over its DEI targets and handling of Pride-related products.
Target apologized and pulled the 'Kids’ Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume' after social-media backlash accusing it of evoking Blackface; the Hyde and EEK Boutique product is no longer for sale, and Target says it is reviewing how the item was approved amid ongoing criticism of its DEI and brand rehabilitation efforts, with shares rising about 2.7% after the announcement.
Target removed a Halloween costume from shelves after criticism that it resembled racist caricatures, apologized, said the design was offensive and has been discontinued, and pledged to review its processes to prevent a repeat.
Target removed the Kids’ Glows under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween costume after social media backlash accusing it of racist blackface/minstrel imagery and a Jim Crow-era pose; the company apologized, saying the outfit is no longer for sale and that it will review how it was approved.
Target pulled the Kids' Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume from its Hyde and EEK Boutique line after social media backlash accusing it of resembling Blackface; the company apologized, said it was offensive and no longer for sale, and vowed to review internal processes as it faces ongoing optics and DEI-related scrutiny alongside competitive retail pressures.
Target removed a ‘Kids’ Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume’ after social media backlash claiming it resembled a racist minstrel caricature of Black people. The company apologized, said the costume should never have been sold, and pledged to review how the oversight occurred. The incident adds to ongoing DEI-related scrutiny of Target’s practices, as the retailer navigates a bumpy financial path that includes a prior stock decline and a tentative rebound.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins return for Halloween 2026 after a federal judge dismissed a Florida lawsuit alleging deceptive packaging, with Hershey calling them a returning favorite and adding an Amazon-exclusive Reese’s Pumpkin Bowl; the case was dismissed for lack of financial loss.
Katie Dippold explains how Widow’s Bay blends horror with humor, reveals Easter eggs inspired by Halloween and Scream (including the Loomis‑like Tom Loftis), and discusses writing approach, actor contributions, and Matthew Rhys’ performance in balancing scares with comedy, all amid the show's Emmy buzz.
Home Depot is updating its viral 12-foot Skelly skeleton for 2026 with a mobile‑app–controlled talking mouth, 20 LCD eye animations, and the ability to customize head/mouth movements and record up to 30 sounds, plus real-time Bluetooth speaking; the upgraded model costs $379 online (with a simpler $299 version returning) and is part of a broader Halloween collection.
Rockstar teases a continued flow of GTA Online content after The Kortz Center Heist, including regular Community Mission Series creations, more zombies/ghosts/ghouls later this month, a fall seasonal mission series, and a drip-feed of vehicles (including drift-capable models). The updates are free, though fans have mixed feelings about payout changes, as GTA Online stays active ahead of GTA 6.
Kotaku notes Spirit Halloween is selling a Rotta the Hutt inflatable costume for about $75, a playful Star Wars merch item, and jokes about design quirks (textured legs, exposed arm holes) while wondering if Rotta could be this year's breakout Halloween outfit.
Jamie Lee Curtis said at SXSW she wouldn’t have signed David Gordon Green’s 2018 Halloween if she’d known it was meant to start a trilogy, and used the moment to secure a development deal with Blumhouse. Blumhouse’s low-budget model and Curtis’s negotiations ultimately helped launch three more Halloween films, effectively reviving the franchise.
Orlando Bloom was photographed with actress Rachel Lynn Matthews on Halloween, with Matthews dressed as his ex Katy Perry, amid their recent split. The photos show Bloom in a skeleton costume and Matthews in a blue bodysuit resembling Perry's look from her Blue Origin space flight. Bloom and Perry, who share a daughter, confirmed their breakup in July but remain amicable. The event coincides with Perry's recent single 'Bandaids,' which hints at their breakup.
Halloween weekend at the box office was unusually weak, with no new major releases and the top movies earning less than $10 million, including a 40-year-old classic in the top 10, marking the worst October since 1997 and the lowest grossing weekend of 2025 so far.
The Halloween weekend box office was disappointing, with 'Regretting You' narrowly beating 'The Black Phone 2' due to seasonal and demographic factors, while the re-release of the Twilight movies drew significant attention, highlighting the impact of genre and audience preferences on movie performance.