The Stranger Things cast bids goodbye to the show and the audience. Stranger Things launched the careers of most of its young cast when it premiered in 2016, also becoming a driving force in the rise of the streaming era. Other stars have come and gone, including acting veterans who experienced a new wave of fame thanks to the show, but the core group has remained the same throughout. The Stranger Things series finale had a theatrical release yesterday, December 31, 2025, coinciding with its release on Netflix. Audiences are decidedly split on the Stranger Things finale, but there was…
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Alex Pereira, Tracy Cortez New Year, New Love!!! … Kiss At NYE Celebration Published January 1, 2026 10:21 AM PST | Updated January 1, 2026 11:02 AM PST 2026 is already off to a great start for Alex Pereira and Tracy Cortez — the two UFC stars went public with their romance … and sealed it with a kiss!! The light heavyweight champ shared an inside look at his New Year’s Eve festivities on Wednesday … showing 38-year-old Poatan and his loved ones setting off some fireworks and sparklers in a backyard. Play video content It turns out the 32-year-old…
Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone, and dozens more performed televised sets last night (December 31) during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest to help ring in 2026. Moments before the ball dropped in New York City’s Times Square, Roan sang “The Subway” live in Kansas City, Carey performed a medley including “Obsessed,” “In Your Feelings,” and “It’s Like That” in Las Vegas, and Post did “That’s My Story,” “What the Cowgirls Do,” and “Amarillo Sky” in Nashville. Watch a few clips from the New Years Eve celebration below.This year’s event marked the 53rd anniversary of Dick…
The first month of 2026 may traditionally be considered a low-key period for theatrical releases, but Hollywood’s January slate tells a different story. The upcoming releases span speculative sci-fi, post-apocalyptic horror, real-life crime narratives and survival thrillers. The list contains both original stories and extensions of established universes. Moreover, these films offer audiences multiple reasons to head to cinemas at the start of the year.Soulm8te Release date: January 2, 2026Soulm8te is set in a future where artificial intelligence companions are integrated into everyday life. The film follows a man who acquires an AI-powered partner designed to fulfil emotional and social…
While the history of the X-Men in cinema has been a mixed bag, one consistent aspect is the disappointing way that Scott Summers, better known as Cyclops, has been handled. He is the leader of the team in many comic books and has been a well-written character most of the time, but the films never matched that. Cyclops has been negatively received on the big screen by both critics and audiences. He was often sidelined, placed in the background, and never given anything cool to do, which has made him much less popular than the likes of Wolverine, Magento, and…
Brooklyn Beckham What Family Fued?!? …. Rings in NYE At Club w/ Nicola Published January 1, 2026 7:24 AM PST Play video content Brooklyn Beckham didn’t let the Beckham family feud put a damper on his New Year’s Eve … instead, he rang in 2026 front and center at a South Florida ultra club with wife Nicola Peltz, partying as 50 Cent took over the club at midnight. A witness tells TMZ … the couple, whose absence from David Beckham’s end of year Instagram post has fueled new buzz on the family drama, were attached at the hip, singing along…
January is shaping up to be a busy month for K-drama fans, with a fresh lineup of shows. From time-travelling judges and soul-swapping thieves to undercover inspectors and unexpected love stories, the new releases promise a mix of everything. Here’s a look at the upcoming Korean shows set to premiere in January 2026. The Judge Returns The Judge Returns is a legal drama that follows judge Lee Han-young, who regains consciousness after his death and returns to the past to deliver justice on his own terms and alter his destiny. It stars Ji Sung, Park Hee-soon, Won Jin-ah, and Baek…
Disney has been the king of animated movies for almost a century, and the legendary cartoon characters they created are among the best the world has ever seen. After decades of ruling the animated box office, the company even bought out one of its top competitors when it merged Pixar into the family to add to its quality of output. From the early releases, which included both Disney princesses and the more risqué, somewhat disturbing movies like Pinocchio, Dumbo, and Fantasia, Disney released some genuine masterpieces. Those films and cartoons featured some legendary characters, but there have also been later…
If you’ve had the Neiman Marcus chicken salad, you know why it’s famous. My copycat version gets the combo of chicken, grapes, almonds, and a smooth dressing perfectly! It’s my go-to for showers, lunches, and everything in between. What Makes This Taste Like the Original Tastes Like The Real Thing! The secret ingredient to make it just like the real thing is whipping cream! Make-Ahead Friendly! You can prep it in advance! It gets better as it chills, making it perfect for lunches, showers, and brunches. It Works A Dozen Ways! Scoop it onto croissants, crackers, or lettuce cups, or…
Zohran Mamdani Sworn In as NYC Mayor in Midnight Ceremony Published January 1, 2026 4:59 AM PST Zohran Mamdani is officially New York City’s mayor and he kicked off his historic term in unconventional fashion. The 34-year-old was sworn in just after midnight Thursday in a private ceremony administered by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The oath took place at the old City Hall subway station, one of the city’s original stops. The ceremony made history, with Mamdani becoming NYC’s first Muslim mayor. He was joined by his wife, Rama Duwaji. A larger, public ceremony is scheduled for later…