Banksy's New London Statue: A Mystery Unfolds

0:00It's April 30, I'm Cory with the story. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, driven by AI and built for the culture. A new statue popped up in Central London on Wednesday, right on Waterloo Place near some historic monuments. It shows a suited guy marching forward off the plent, gripping a flag that covers his face. Folks spotted banks he scratched on the base, sparking buzz that the mystery artist is behind it. Spots loaded with statues of big names, like Edward VII and Foreign Snightingale. Banks he hasn't claimed yet, but his recent drops have all been in London. Think murals of kids on the ground in Bayeswater last December, or A. Protester under a judge's gavel at the Royal Courts back in September. Passers-by was snapping pics all evening, drawn to the bold setup. Banksy, whose real name stays secret, loves the surprise hits worldwide, but he's been heavy on London lately, with that animal trail this. Year goats, elephants, gorillas, the works.

1:00Each piece shows up sneaky-like, often on private spots, and he verifies them later on Instagram. They're packed with political vibes, and usually get scrubbed quick after. No word yet if this one's official, but has got that classic Banksy edge, leaving us guessing what statement he's dropping next in the city.