For Naruto fans, variants of the phrase “I’m gonna be the Hokage someday!” is about as memorable and consistent a catchphrase as One Piece’s “I’m gonna be king of the pirates!” In it, Naruto Uzumaki’s personal quest to be acknowledged by his home Hidden Leaf village that scorned him would have no choice but to accept him, as he becomes their champion and leader. Yet, once Naruto became Hokage and was shown performing his duties in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, the issues with burdening such a character with these responsibilities began to show. In an effort to have it all…
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Meghan Trainor I’m Not In The Toxic Mom Group, I Swear Published January 12, 2026 5:57 PM PST Meghan Trainor is doubling down on distancing herself even further from Ashley Tisdale’s “toxic mom group” allegations … Meghan says she’s not involved in any way, shape, or form. The singer took to TikTok for a second denial of claims she’s one of the moms Ashley was referencing in her essay in The Cut. Waiting for your permission to load TikTok Post. Meghan hopped on the TikTok trend and posted a video saying, “me trying to convince everyone I’m not involved in…
A$AP Rocky has unveiled yet another Don’t Be Dumb single ahead of the record’s release this Friday. “Helicopter$” is written and produced by Rocky and Kelvin Krash, with co-production from Soufien 3000. Rocky also directed its Playstation-coded throwback video alongside Dan Streit, conjuring a dystopian diorama of rooftop riots, cop-car collisions, robot wars, and swarming SWAT teams as Rocky weaves through the crowds and hangs off his helicopter overseeing the melee. Watch it go down below.The video employs motion-captured animations of Rocky and his crew, as well as the “D.B.D.” helicopter used as a prop in his 2025 Lollapalooza set.…
After its theatrical run last year, Kussh S. Sinha’s directorial debut Nikita Roy has now arrived on streaming, opening up its chilling world to a much wider audience. The horror-mystery film stars Sonakshi Sinha in the lead, alongside Paresh Rawal, Suhail Nayyar and Arjun Rampal. Set in a world where logic and belief constantly clash, Nikita Roy follows its title character. She is a rationalist who makes a living debunking supernatural myths and superstitions. Her carefully ordered worldview is shaken when her brother dies under mysterious circumstances. What begins as a personal search for answers soon turns into a gripping…
Although Anakin Skywalker was indeed the prophesied Chosen One in the Star Wars franchise, he was likely even more. Thanks to a recent addition to the official canon, it’s now believed that Anakin was caught between two ancient prophesies (not just one). Born as a unique living vergence in the Force, Anakin Skywalker was one of the most powerful beings in the entire galaxy and its vast history. As such, the idea that Anakin represented more than the Jedi’s Chosen One makes sense, and it’s recently been suggested that he was just as much a Chosen One of the dark…
TMZ After Dark ‘Love Island’ x ‘Love & Hip Hop’… Double The ❤️, Double The Chaos!!! Published January 12, 2026 3:20 PM PST Play video content TMZ.com 2026 is already popping off, and we’re calling it now — “TMZ After Dark” is the hottest party in town, doubling the chaos this past weekend and going absolutely wild! “Love Island” S7 stars Charlie Georgio and Austin Shepard ran Friday night, while “Love & Hip Hop”’s Nikki Mudarris held it down Saturday … and both nights brought nonstop energy from start to finish. The Love Islanders brought villa-level chaos Friday night ……
Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey” is officially the biggest country song of all time in terms of sales. His rendition of the modern country standard—written by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove in 1981—has sold over 20 million units in the United States, making it only the third single ever to be certified double diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Stapleton now joins Bruno Mars’ “Just the Way You Are” and Post Malone and Swae Lee’s “Sunflower” in the exclusive club.Dillon and Hargrove first offered “Tennesse Whiskey” to George Strait, who turned it down. David Allen Coe ended up…
Timothée Chalamet’s career echoes a silent stride towards power. Few actors have risen to the stature of becoming an icon, and for that to happen at the age of 30 is telling. It’s a story which has pages of thoughtful career moves. His filmography boasts of a rare range in the decade of one-dimensional films. From prestige indie dramas to Oscar-winning features, he has grown from strength to strength in every outing. He has headlined the billion-dollar franchise, Dune, since 2021. As he stood out for his performance as Paul Atreides, he also showed the audience that he is more…
Code 3 has become a No. 1 streaming hit in the United States. Released in theaters in September 2024, the new movie stars Rain Wilson, who is best known for his role as Dwight Schrute in The Office, for which he received three consecutive Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series from 2007 to 2009. Now, Code 3 ranks first on Hulu’s Top 10 movies in the United States for today, January 12, where it has been for the past two days, per FlixPatrol. It finished above Together, RED, Bad Moms, Superbad, Son in Law, The Toxic…
Jessica Simpson I Don’t Need ‘The Bachelorette’ … I Have Options!!! Published January 12, 2026 12:34 PM PST Play video content TMZ.com If Jessica Simpson makes a return to reality TV, it won’t be on “The Bachelorette” … according to what she just told us at LAX. The “Irresistible” singer told our cameraperson she’s still got the goods and doesn’t need Hollywood’s help finding a man. She insisted, “I have options, I’m good.” This follows rumors that the former ‘Newlyweds’ star was in talks to join the ABC reality show after separating from estranged husband Eric Johnson. Remember … Jessica…