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This year's Comic-Con is in full gear down in San Diego, and tons of folks look ready for the big screen ... dressing up as characters from some of 2023's biggest movies and TV shows.

The convention kicked off Thursday and the cosplay is on point yet again ... there's lots of folks going as Barbie and Ken, plus a family who went all Indiana Jones, and Mario and Peach's mushroom kingdom is getting a strong showing.

There's also some Oppenheimer looks ... with some folks even going up against their Barbie counterparts ... plus super heroes from all different universes.

Naturally, Star Wars is well represented too ... there's Mandalorians galore and even some Grogus.

The classic comic book characters are getting some love too ... because Batman and Robin never get old.

Before this ecstatic kid in her Barbie pajamas turned into a "Bachelor" star and an Internet personality, she was just a gleeful pageant kid with her Barbie balloon growing up in Birmingham, Alabama.

After making it to the top 2 on Colton Underwood's season of "The Bachelor," she would later put a ring on it during season 6 of "Bachelor In Paradise" back in 2019. Today, she's big on TikTok and has a YouTube channel where she vlogs with her soon-to-be hubby, Dylan!

Need one more hint? She recently decked out in a pink blazer-dress for the "Barbie" premiere.

Norwegian-Swedish model and actress Vendela Kirsebom was 31 years old when she threw on her white top-hat-veil and modeled designer Elizabeth James' wedding gown in Disney's family/comedy classic "The Parent Trap" back in 1998.

Vendela shared the big screen with an iconic cast including Lindsay Lohan playing the identical twin sisters who meet at summer camp, Hallie and Annie Parker, Dennis Quaid as the charming father and winemaker, Nick Parker and Natasha Richardson as the beautiful mother and wedding gown designer, Elizabeth James.

Vanessa also played Nora Fries in "Batman and Robin" in 1997 and was featured in Disney's "Model Behavior" with Justin Timberlake in 2000.

Happy 25th anniversary, "Parent Trap!"

Before this New York native with the slicked back hair turned into an actor and a Broadway star, he was just a city kid, hustling and bustling, scurrying through the crowded sidewalks and making his way to rehearsals.

This shining star took the stage at The Hollywood Bowl and played the role of Mark Cohen in the musical "Rent" back in 2010 ... with Vanessa Hudgens playing Mimi and Neil Patrick Harris directing. Most recently, he nearly hit a 'Perfect Pitch' at MLB's 2023 Celebrity All-Star Game. (His costar Adam DeVine was also in attendance).

Norwegian singer Lene Nystrøm was 23 years old when her Europop band, Aqua, released their hit song "Barbie Girl" back in 1997. The catchy dance tune landed the group in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 and propelled them to stardom.

Yes, the song gained much success in the United States, but it also reached number one in more than 10 countries. The flashy music video was uploaded to YouTube in 2010 and now stands at a whopping 1.2 billion views.

"Come on, Barbie, let's go party!"

This week's Summer Hot Shots have been baked and served to perfections from Palm Springs where Emmett Preciado cooked poolside shirtless ... and the results are an abs-olute desert dessert!

When the actor isn't burning up his Instagram and TikTok accounts with hot content ... Emmett Preciado is a hard-working trans activist who enjoys taking in the scenery while hiking around the hills of Los Angeles.

Talk about a breath of fresh air!

Levitating in this majestic pic is a woman who is no stranger to the spotlight, and when she's putting on a show ... you can expect her to bust out the "pencil sharpener" dance move. See if you can erase the alterations made to the image!

Madonna, Elton John and Miley Cyrus are just a few name-drops this star has collabed with, but aside from her stellar singing skills, she's quite the fashionista -- and just last weekend she bedazzled at the "Barbie" premiere, looking fantastic in sheer!

Do you have the moves to identify this scrambled star?

A-listers Zoe Saldana and Nicole Kidman are one heck of a dynamic duo to say the least, but can you put YOUR star power to the test and detect the discreet differences in these A-list images? Ready? Action!

The two movie stars paid a visit to London earlier this week ahead of their newest project's release, Paramount+'s "Special Ops: Lioness," and they sure dressed the part, looking fierce AF in front of the city's skyline.

Thumbs up if you can score the changes!

These daring stars will have you turning heads, after seeing little strings amongst other things, in their micro-bikinis (a minimalist take on the "typical" bikini, with less coverage of course 😜). Take in all the famous bikini babes who are scaling waaay back on the fabric.

Leaving little to the imagination, Bella Hadid (just barely) covered up in her tiny suit, while Bella Thorne was gettin' all the head nods in her Hello Kitty attire, and Dixie D'Amelio was super strappy -- and makin' her followers happy -- in a microkini.

If this doesn't make ya smile, nothing will today -- more than 450 golden retrievers are romping around a single Scottish estate for the cutest stinkin' family reunion you'll ever see!!!

Loads of the fluffy and distant relatives shook paws at the Guisachan Estate Thursday -- all posing for a photo op in front of the ruins of a home where the breed originated.

This is where Sir Dudley Marjoribanks bred the first-ever golden retriever way back in 1868.

The huge gathering came after a week of workshops, discussions, and demonstrations, all put on by The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland ... with the goal of keeping folks informed on the background of the popular breed.

Marjoribanks, later known as Lord Tweedmouth, created the dog by breeding a water spaniel and a wavy-coated retriever ... with historians claiming the animals would be given out to family and close friends in the early years of its creation.

American actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead was 25 years old when she played the role of Ramona Flowers -- the sarcastic Amazon delivery gal with the capability of teleporting -- in the action/romance film "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" back in 2010.

Winstead shared the big screen with Michael Cera as the sweet and awkward Scott Pilgrim, Aubrey Plaza as the snarky and rude Julie Powers and Chris Evans as the antagonistic skateboarder who loves action movies Lucas Lee.

In March 2023, Netflix announced an animated version, "Scott Pilgrim The Anime", is in the works, and the OG cast will be reprising their roles.

Before these two cute brunette sisters posing for a photo op turned into social media and reality stars, they were just decking themselves out in matching striped dresses and growing up in Norwalk, Connecticut.

While one sister's claim to fame came from her dancin' TikToks -- which later led to a Mirror Ball Trophy win on "Dancing With The Stars" -- the other sister is more known for her singing skills. And, these girls have kept busy with their perfume and shoe line.

Need one more clue? In 2021, their family reality show premiered on Hulu!

American actress Annabeth Gish was just 17 years old when she played the role of Kat -- the reserved pizza waitress and babysitter preparing to study astronomy at Yale University -- in the rom-com movie "Mystic Pizza" back in 1988.

Serving fresh pies in the small town of Mystic also included Julia Roberts as Kat's older and friskier sister, Daisy, who falls in love with the preppy, rich boy (played by Adam Storke), Lili Taylor plays Jojo, who is afraid to marry and settle down, and Conchata Ferrell as the Mystic Pizza owner, Leona.

"A Slice of Heaven!"

Adam DeVine's looks over the years are "Bumpin!"

Here is a 28-year-old version of the "Workaholics" comedian flashing his charming smile and throwin' a thumbs up at the "Pitch Perfect" premiere in Hollywood, California back in 2012 (left). This was just the beginning of his a cappella role as Bumper.

And, over a decade later Adam is still at it with his impromptu personality -- recently attending the premiere of Netflix's "The Out-Laws" in Los Angeles -- ditching the tie and opting for a more casual carpet look (right).

His ball and chain, Chloe Bridges, thinks he's "perfect,' but the question is ...

This week's Summer Hot Shots are imported from across the pond where recording artist Glüme posed for pics along the Lac Daumesnil in Paris, France ... and the results are music to our eyes!

When the creative songstress isn't creating tunes with big names like Sean Lennon, the recording artist and actress likes to collect odd books from the vendors on the Seine and still tap dances after her start in showbiz as Shirley Temple on Broadway.

Ms. Glüme be on your way!

Cardi B can entertain and rap for days, but even when she's not onstage ... this gal always slays! Take a mental picture of this side-by-side pic, and try your best to find the changes in the two shots.

The hot momma of two was recently in Paris for Paris Fashion Week and put her curves on full display in a skintight catsuit. Put your "Money" where your mouth is, and see if you've got what it takes to find the minor switch-ups. You may need all hands on deck!