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…
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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…
As we step into 2026, a diverse slate of films across genres is already taking shape. Casting choices are growing bolder, with filmmakers bringing together fresh faces and unexpected combinations. From war dramas to rom coms, these new pairings are expected to shape stories in unexpected ways. Here’s a look at the on-screen duos set to make 2026 an especially interesting year to watch.Anya Singh & Ahan Shetty in Border 2 Border 2 introduces a fresh on-screen pairing in Anya Singh and Ahan Shetty. Anya brings emotional context to the story, adding a personal lens to the larger war narrative,…
As the calendar turns to Jan 1, 2026, rock fans have more to look forward to than nostalgia tours and anniversary reissues. Several major rock acts are signaling that new chapters are coming, whether through studio hints, recent interviews, or the natural momentum following acclaimed releases earlier in the decade. While not every album below has a firm release date yet, each represents a credible, highly anticipated release that could help define the sound of rock in the year ahead. 5 Foo Fighters The Foo Fighters appear poised to enter a new creative era following But Here We Are in…
Ice Spice’s Hottest Shots To Kick Off Her 26th Birthday! Published January 1, 2026 1:00 AM PST There’s more than just the new year to celebrate on January 1st … turns out it’s Ice Spice’s birthday, too! We know some of you might be all partied out, but for the real ones out there who know how to rally, we’ve got a little somethin’-somethin’ ready to go for you — a gallery of Ice’s hottest shots! Our recommendation? Grab one of those half-full bottles of champagne laying around, find the last clean glass in the house, and raise a toast…
Community director Jay Chandrasekhar has shed light on the 2012 incident in which Chevy Chase used the N-word on the set of the show and the ensuing fallout of the news leaking to the press. In the upcoming CNN documentary I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not (via PEOPLE), Chandrasekhar spoke about being “there, directing, the night that Chevy Chase got fired from Community” and the actor’s subsequent “meltdown” after the news was leaked to The Hollywood Reporter. Buy Community on Blu-ray “I know that there was a history between [Chevy and Yvette Brown] around race, and she got up and…
2025 was a defining year for OTT as we saw performances that cut through with clarity and conviction. From prison dramas and political thrillers to horror, satire and intimate family stories, actors stepped out of their comfort zones and broke away from familiar images. From Zahaan Kapoor’s intense turn in Black Warrant to Monica Panwar’s unsettling presence in Khauf, these performances shaped conversations, earned critical praise, and stayed with viewers long after the credits rolled. Here’s a look at the standout breakthrough performances on OTT in 2025. Zahaan Kapoor — Black Warrant Zahaan Kapoor emerged as one of the year’s…
Fallout star Walton Goggins reunited with a familiar face during this week’s episode of the hit video game adaptation. Goggins, who portrays Ghoul in Fallout, spoke to Deadline about what it was like to reunite with his White Lotus co-star Jon Gries. The latter made an appearance in the third episode of the Prime Video series as Biff, a soldier for the New California Republic (NCR). Ghoul encounters Biff on his way to the Legion’s camp, where Lucy (Ella Purnell) has been taken. Gries’ character is stationed at an abandoned outpost with Rodriguez (Barbara Eve Harris), who informs him that…