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Chelsea Handler Shades Nicki Minaj In Critics Choice Awards Monologue

Chelsea Handler Shades Nicki Minaj In Critics Choice Awards Monologue

Comedian Chelsea Handler didn’t shy away from controversy while hosting this year’s Critics Choice Awards, delivering a pointed joke aimed at rapper Nicki Minaj that quickly became one of the night’s most talked-about moments. During her opening monologue, Handler referenced Sinners, the Southern Gothic vampire film starring Michael B. Jordan, while building toward the jab. “Sinners was a massive blockbuster!” Handler told the audience.  She then pivoted, adding, “Although, I haven’t been invi


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Critics Choice Awards 2026: The Complete Winners List

Critics Choice Awards 2026: The Complete Winners List

“One Battle After Another” won best picture, while the top acting honors went to Timothée Chalamet (“Marty Supreme”) and Jessie Buckley (“Hamnet”). In addition, Paul Thomas Anderson nabbed best director honors for his film. Elsewhere, Sinners nabbed four awards, including the trophy for best casting and ensemble, a new category this year, which went to Francine Maisle. The film’s Miles Caton was named best young actor or actress, Ryan Coogler won best original screenplay, and Ludwig Göransson


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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Soars Past $1 Billion at Global Box Office

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Soars Past $1 Billion at Global Box Office

James Cameron's threequel achieved the milestone Saturday at the New Year weekend box office. After a bumpy 2025, the new year is off to a good start at the domestic box office, thanks to a varied menu of holiday titles that moviegoers are continuing to feast on before schools and college resume and extended work vacations end. Indeed, New Year’s weekend revenue looks to be a post-pandemic best. Leading the pack, of course, is James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, which flew past the $1 billio


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Doechii Talks ‘Industry Plant’ Rumors, Adin Ross + More In New Single ‘Girl, Get Up’

Doechii Talks ‘Industry Plant’ Rumors, Adin Ross + More In New Single ‘Girl, Get Up’

Ahead of the new year, Doechii set the tone with her latest track, “girl, get up (ft. SZA).” Coming in at over three minutes, the Florida native uses the track address all her naysayers, specifically, streamer Adin Ross, who’s been spearheading a recent hate campaign against the TDE rapper. Ross, who recently teased a diss track toward Doechii featuring 6ix9ine, has accused the rapper of being an industry plant. “All that industry plant sh*t whack/I see it on the blogs, I see you in the chats,”


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Trump says Maduro will be taken to New York as EU, Russia, Brazil Condemn Action

Trump says Maduro will be taken to New York as EU, Russia, Brazil Condemn Action

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, had been extracted from Venezuela by US forces and would be taken to New York to face federal charges, as governments around the world condemned or expressed concern over Washington’s military action. Speaking in a telephone interview with Fox News from West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump said Maduro and his wife were removed by helicopter and transferred to a ship. “They’re on a ship bu


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Trump Claims US Strikes in Venezuela, says Maduro Captured

Trump Claims US Strikes in Venezuela, says Maduro Captured

US President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that American forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following air strikes on Caracas and other cities, marking a dramatic escalation in a months-long confrontation between Washington and the Caracas government. In a rapidly unfolding sequence of events, residents of the Venezuelan capital were jolted awake by explosions and the sound of attack helicopters at about 2:00 am local time (0600 GMT). AFP journalists reported that the str


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Trump Announces Withdrawal of National Guard Troops From Some US Cities

Trump Announces Withdrawal of National Guard Troops From Some US Cities

US President Donald Trump has said he is withdrawing National Guard troops from several US cities, including Chicago and Los Angeles, after a Supreme Court ruling last week undermined his authority to use troops for policing.  "We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again," Trump wrote on Truth Social on New Year's Eve. Earlier on Tuesday, the Trump administration withdrew its legal attempts to keep control of troops deployed in LA. Last wee


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Cardi B Contacts Sweet 16 Victim Shot Multiple Times In Brooklyn

Cardi B Contacts Sweet 16 Victim Shot Multiple Times In Brooklyn

Cardi B offered words of comfort and encouragement to a teenage shooting victim following a violent incident that disrupted a Sweet 16 celebration in Brooklyn on December 14. The Grammy-winning artist reached out privately after learning the injured teen was the cousin of a close family friend, according to a video later shared online. Cardi B surprises her friend’s little cousin with a call and gifts after she was shot multiple times in a mass shooting at her Sweet 16 party in NY 🙏🏽💯 pic.t


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Isiah Whitlock Jr., ‘The Wire Star’, Dead at 71

Isiah Whitlock Jr., ‘The Wire Star’, Dead at 71

Hollywood is mourning a tragic loss. Isiah Whitlock Jr.—best known for his roles in The Wire, Your Honor, Veep and several Spike Lee films—has died, his manager confirmed Dec. 30. He was 71. "It is with tremendous sadness that I share the passing of my dear friend and client Isiah Whitlock Jr.," Brian Liebman wrote on Instagram alongside photos of the actor. "If you knew him - you loved him. A brilliant actor and even better person. May his memory forever be a blessing."  He concluded, "Our h


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A$AP Rocky and Bilt Pays Tenants’ Rent In Old Harlem Apartments

A$AP Rocky and Bilt Pays Tenants’ Rent In Old Harlem Apartments

A$AP Rocky, teaming with Bilt, is leveraging his celebrity and personal history to address housing costs in Harlem, the neighborhood where he was raised.  The rapper has partnered with Bilt to pay the January 2026 rent for tenants living in his childhood apartment building. According to details shared as part of a new promotional campaign tied to his upcoming album, Don’t Be Dumb. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BILT (@bilt)  The initiative places Harlem at the center of th


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50 Cent Is The Most-Streamed NYC Rapper For Third Year In A Row

50 Cent Is The Most-Streamed NYC Rapper For Third Year In A Row

50 Cent is letting the numbers talk again, as it was revealed that the mogul crowned the most-streamed New York City (NYC) rapper of 2025 for the third straight year. The distinction came via music stats account Diverse Mentality, which dropped the news on December 30 after reviewing YouTube’s global streaming charts. Rather than popping champagne, 50 brushed it off like routine work. “I thought we got over this guys, it is the way it is. LOL @bransoncognac,” he wrote on Instagram.  The capti


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Beyoncé Becomes a Billionaire as ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tour Pushes Her Net Worth Past $1B

Beyoncé Becomes a Billionaire as ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tour Pushes Her Net Worth Past $1B

Beyoncé has reached a financial milestone few entertainers ever touch, officially entering the billionaire ranks. Forbes confirmed the achievement this week, placing her among a select group of artists whose careers have translated into lasting wealth. The moment follows the runaway success of her Cowboy Carter tour. This genre-bending run pushed country music into stadium-sized territory. Even by Beyoncé’s standards, the scale of the accomplishment is striking. Launched in April with a marque


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Actor Idris Elba Receives Knighthood At U.K. Honours, Now Sir Idris Elba

Actor Idris Elba Receives Knighthood At U.K. Honours, Now Sir Idris Elba

Acclaimed actor Idris Elba is set to receive a knighthood in the U.K., placing the globally recognized actor at the forefront of the 2026 New Year Honours list. The distinction recognizes a career defined not only by screen success but by sustained public service and charitable advocacy. The British-born actor, producer, and musician is being honored primarily for his humanitarian work. In recent years, Elba has devoted significant time to youth-focused initiatives, particularly campaigns aime


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Cardi B Flaunts Rare Hermès Birkin While Lip-Synching ‘Check Please’

Cardi B Flaunts Rare Hermès Birkin While Lip-Synching ‘Check Please’

Cardi B continues to promote her latest album and potentially the latest single, “Check Please,” as 2025 comes to a close with a trending new clip that features a rare Hermès handbag.  Late Friday (Dec. 26), the Bronx rapper shared a glamorous clip that quickly dominated social feeds. The video shows Cardi lip-syncing “Check Please” while posing beside a sharply dressed man. Her platinum blonde hair framed the moment with cinematic polish. pic.twitter.com/W6nOjTbAdS — Cardi B (@iamcardib) Dec


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Only Taylor Swift Keeps Christmas Music From Completely Taking Over

Only Taylor Swift Keeps Christmas Music From Completely Taking Over

As is the case every year, just before Christmas, the Hot 100 is inundated by holiday songs. Americans love the sounds of the season, and they show that devotion as they buy and stream their favorite yuletide cuts, and many radio stations throughout the United States switch to an all-holiday format at the same time. The combination of a huge increase in consumption of Christmas tunes, paired with massive improvements in airplay, helps some of the most famous tracks attached to the jolliest day


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NBA Roundup: Bucks Win on Giannis’ Return, Spurs Winning Streak Snapped by Jazz

NBA Roundup: Bucks Win on Giannis’ Return, Spurs Winning Streak Snapped by Jazz

Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo made a triumphant return from an eight-game NBA injury layoff on Saturday while San Antonio's win streak was ended at eight games by the Utah Jazz. Antetokounmpo scored 29 points and grabbed eight rebounds in 25 minutes to lead the Bucks in a 112-103 victory at Chicago, snapping the Bulls' five-game win streak. The 31-year-old Greek star, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, made 10-of-15 shots from the floor and 8-of-10 free throws as Milwaukee improved to 13


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Netanyahu to Meet Trump in US on Monday

Netanyahu to Meet Trump in US on Monday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, an Israeli official said, in what is seen as a crucial visit for the next steps of the fragile Gaza truce plan. It will be Netanyahu’s fifth visit to see key ally Trump in the United States this year. His trip comes as the Trump administration and regional mediators push to proceed to the second stage of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. An Israeli official on Satur


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Nicki Minaj Deactivates Her Instagram Account

Nicki Minaj Deactivates Her Instagram Account

Nicki Minaj is planning to keep a low profile in 2026. Following her surprise appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, Minaj has deactivated her Instagram account. Walking out with Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Minaj lauded President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance as “role models” for young men. “This administration is full of people with heart and soul, and they make me proud of them. Our vice president makes me … well, I love both of them,” Min


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Snoop Dogg Brings Out Huntrix, Lainey Wilson for Netflix NFL Christmas Halftime Show

Snoop Dogg Brings Out Huntrix, Lainey Wilson for Netflix NFL Christmas Halftime Show

Snoop Dogg took over for the NFL’s second-ever Christmas Halftime show on Thursday evening, enlisting a star-studded set of cameos from the likes of Lainey Wilson, the singers behind KPop Demon Hunters‘ Huntrix, and a book-end cameo from the veteran rapper’s longtime pal Martha Stewart to help him out. Netflix confirmed Snoop as the halftime performer over a week ago for the Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings game. The streaming service also aired the Cowboys-Commanders game earlier today, while t


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Oscars to Stream Exclusively on YouTube from 2029

Oscars to Stream Exclusively on YouTube from 2029

The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, will begin streaming exclusively on YouTube from 2029, marking a major shift away from traditional broadcast television. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday that it had signed a multi-year agreement granting YouTube exclusive global streaming rights to the Oscars through 2033. Under the deal, the ceremony will be broadcast live and free on YouTube, ending more than five decades of television coverage on ABC.


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Venus Williams Weds Italian Actor Andrea Preti

Venus Williams Weds Italian Actor Andrea Preti

Venus Williams, the American tennis superstar, has tied the knot with Andrea Preti, the Italian actor. The couple took to their respective social media pages to share photos from the ceremony that was held in Florida over the weekend. “Mr and Mrs Preti, a dream come true,” Venus wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Venus Williams (@venuswilliams) On his part, Andrea added: “Mr and Mrs Preti, it’s a kind of magic my beautiful wife @venuswilliams”. Venus looked stunning i


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Drake Surprises Streamer BonDaDonnn With a Rolls-Royce Christmas Gift

Drake Surprises Streamer BonDaDonnn With a Rolls-Royce Christmas Gift

Drake delivered a holiday surprise that stunned fans and lit up social media this week. The Grammy-winning rapper gifted a Rolls-Royce to streamer BonDaDonnn during a live broadcast. The moment unfolded late Christmas Eve during a widely watched stream. Viewers saw BonDaDonnn step outside before realizing what waited curbside. “Oh my God, there is no way this is real,” BonDaDonnn said on stream. He paused, hands shaking, before repeating, “This is actually insane.” The luxury vehicle arrived


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Call of Duty Co-creator Vince Zampella Dies in Car Crash

Call of Duty Co-creator Vince Zampella Dies in Car Crash

Vince Zampella, the co-creator of video game series Call of Duty, has died at age 55. Zampella passed away on Sunday following a severe single-vehicle crash on a Los Angeles highway in California. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), for reasons still under investigation, the Ferrari he was in veered off the roadway, struck a concrete barrier, and became fully engulfed in flames. A viral video from the scene showed the fiery aftermath of the collision. The CHP reported that two o


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Nicki Talks Gavin Newsom, Trump At Turning Point Event

Nicki Talks Gavin Newsom, Trump At Turning Point Event

On Sunday (Dec.21), Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance at Turning Point USA’s annual Americafest in Phoenix, Arizona. Throughout her conversation with Erica Kirk—the wife of late right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk—Nicki Minaj discussed her ongoing beef with California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The rapper also shared her thoughts on Donald Trump’s administration. Minaj specifically commented on Newsom’s support for gender affirming care for transgender youth. Not long ago, during an appearance on


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