Bombshell may refer to: *

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, originally called bombshell *

Bombshell (slang) The term bombshell is a forerunner to the term "sex symbol" and originally used to describe popular women regarded as very attractive. The '' Online Etymology Dictionary'' by Douglas Harper attests the usage of the term in this meaning since 1942 ...

, a sexually attractive woman

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* ''Bombshell'' (1933 film), romantic comedy directed by Victor Fleming * ''Bombshell'' (1997 film), sci-fi thriller starring Henry Thomas and Mädchen Amick * ''Bombshell'' (2019 film), drama starring Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, and Margot Robbie *'' Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story'', a 2017 documentary film * ''Bombshell'' (TV series), Army-based drama series, produced by Shed Media * Bombshell (Puppet Master), a character within the Puppet Master horror film franchise *Bombshell, Michelle Pfeiffer's role in the TV sitcom ''

Delta House ''Delta House'' is an American sitcom that was adapted from the 1978 film ''National Lampoon's Animal House.'' The series aired from January 18 to April 21, 1979 on ABC. Casting Cast members reprising their roles from ''Animal House'' included ...

'' * ''Bombshell'' (musical), the Broadway musical about Marilyn Monroe that is the subject of the TV show ''Smash''

Episodes

* "Bombshell" (''CSI: Miami'') * "Bombshell" (''Law & Order: Criminal Intent'') * "Bombshells" (''House'') * "Bombshells" (''M*A*S*H'') * Bombshell (''Smash''), the first-season finale of ''Smash'' * Bombshell, a combat robot competing in ''

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Comics

Bombshell (DC Comics) Bombshell (Amy Allen) is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She first appeared in ''Teen Titans'' vol. 3, #38, and was created by Geoff Johns and Tony Daniel. Fictional character biography First mentione ...

, Member of the Teen Titans *

Bombshell (Marvel Comics) Nakia Bahadir Nakia Bahadir is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is a Turkish girl and friend of Kamala Khan. Nakia Bahadir in other media Nakia Bahadir appears in ''Ms. Marvel (TV series), ...

, Super Villain who juggles explosives *Bombshell, the codename of Phyllis Tanner, one of the main characters in the Dark Horse series ''

SpyBoy ''SpyBoy'' is a comic book series created in 1999 by writer Peter David and artists Pop Mhan and Norman Lee, and published by Dark Horse Comics. Publication history The basic idea for ''SpyBoy'' came from Dark Horse Comics, who hired Peter David ...

'' *Bombshell, an Image Comics character who has appeared in

Savage Dragon The Savage Dragon is a fictional superhero created by Erik Larsen, published by Image Comics and taking place in the Image Universe. The comic features the adventures of a superheroic police officer named the Dragon. The character first appeared ...

DC Comics Bombshells DC Comics Bombshells refers to a line of figurines released by DC Collectibles depicting DC Comics superheroines in a retro 1940s look based on designs by Ant Lucia.Hydrogyn Hydrogyn is an American indie hard rock band from Ashland, Kentucky. The band was formed in 2004 by guitarists Jeff Westlake and Jeff Boggs and vocalist Julie Westlake. Achieving success with their second album ''Bombshell'', they have released 6 ...

* ''Bombshell'' (King Creosote album), by Scottish musician King Creosote * ''Bombshell'' (''Smash'' album),a 2013 soundtrack to the fictitious musical ''Bombshell'' from the TV series ''Smash'' *

Bomshel Bomshel (pronounced "bombshell") was an American country music duo founded in 2005 by lead vocalist Buffy "Buf" Lawson and backing vocalist/fiddle player Kristy Osmunson. Signed to Curb Records in 2005, Bomshel's original lineup charted four sing ...

, American country music duo (commonly misspelled Bombshell) *"Bombshell", song by ska/punk band

Operation Ivy Operation Ivy was the eighth series of American nuclear tests, coming after '' Tumbler-Snapper'' and before '' Upshot–Knothole''. The two explosions were staged in late 1952 at Enewetak Atoll in the Pacific Proving Ground in the Marshall Is ...

*"Bombshell", song by the Powerman 5000 from their third album ''

Anyone for Doomsday? ''Anyone for Doomsday?'' is the third full-length album by American rock band Powerman 5000. Background The album was originally slated as the follow-up to 1999's ''Tonight the Stars Revolt!''. It was pulled by Powerman 5000 frontman Spider One ...

'' *"Bombshell", song by

Sierra Hull Sierra Dawn Hull (born September 27, 1991) is an American bluegrass singer-songwriter, mandolinist, and guitarist. Hull was signed to Rounder Records at the age of 13 and released her debut vocal album, ''Secrets'', in 2008 at the age of 16. ...

Other

*''Berlin Bombshells'', away team of the

Bear City Roller Derby Bear City Roller Derby (BCRD) is a flat track roller derby league based in Berlin. Founded in 2008, Bear City is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). History The league was founded as the Berlin Bombshells, although it n ...

league based in Berlin, Germany * CSS ''Bombshell'', American Civil War army transport ship * ''Bombshells'' (play), a play by Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith *''Bombshell: The Life and Death of Jean Harlow'', a book by

David Stenn David Stenn is an American television writer-producer, biographer, and film preservationist. His television credits range from ''Hill Street Blues'' to ''Boardwalk Empire''. He is known for his biographies of Hollywood stars Clara Bow and Jean H ...

* ''Bombshell'' (video game), 2016 video game by Interceptor Entertainment and 3D Realms *''Bombshell'', an historical biography about the life of

Barbara Goette Barbara Goette (26 July 1908 – 23 October 1997) was a German academic. She lived in Germany and then Australia. From 1935 to 1943, she was the private secretary of Ludwig Roselius, creator of Böttcherstraße and Café HAG, and financier of Fo ...

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