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Pharrell Williams, now three years into his role as Louis Vuitton’s men’s creative director, received one of France’s most prestigious honors on January 23. In a private ceremony at the Élysée Palace, President Emmanuel Macron awarded him the Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur. This honor recognizes his far-reaching influence across music, fashion, and culture. The event brought together notable figures, including Future, Pusha T, and Quavo. Williams was accompanied by his wife, Helen Lasichanh,

Natalie Portman is back in the awards‑season discourse, this time for calling out the Academy’s 2026 nominations for once again shutting women out of the best director race in a new report on her comments. Despite a year that included acclaimed films from women behind the camera, the directing lineup is once again all male, echoing the criticism she brought to the 2018 Golden Globes stage with her “all‑male nominees” quip. The difference now is that social media is primed to dissect every omissi

The Golden Globes are leaning harder into streaming this year, with the full 2026 ceremony and hours of red‑carpet coverage living side‑by‑side on Youtube. Viewers can jump between the official Golden Globes channel, Associated Press’ marathon red‑carpet feed, and outlets like Page Six that are streaming arrivals and backstage interviews in real time. Instead of treating social video as an afterthought, the awards are increasingly programmed like a live‑event ecosystem where entire shows unfold

Marvel is kicking off the week with Wonder Man, a new eight‑episode Marvel Television series set to debut on Disney+ tomorrow, January 27, at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET. The show follows Simon Williams, a working actor best known for commercials who is cast as the lead in a superhero remake also titled Wonder Man, where his on‑screen persona begins to affect his life off set. Yahya Abdul‑Mateen II stars as Simon opposite Ben Kingsley’s Trevor Slattery, a character audiences will recognize from Iron Ma

Amanda Knox is back in the spotlight with Mouth of the Wolf: Amanda Knox Returns to Italy, a new feature documentary debuting today on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. Directed by her husband, writer Christopher Robinson, the film follows Knox as she returns to Italy nearly two decades after she was convicted and later definitively acquitted by Italy’s highest court, offering a real‑life companion to last year’s scripted limited series The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox. Rather than re‑litigating the mur

American Idol is back with a revamped formula for 2026, returning tonight for season 24 with new rounds, new voting twists and a familiar face elevated to the judges’ table. The long‑running competition series premieres Monday, January 26 at 8 p.m. on ABC, shifting from its traditional Sunday slot and rolling out episodes weekly with next‑day streaming on Hulu. Network executives are pitching the move as a way to give auditions and live shows more breathing room across the spring schedule while

Vanna White has quietly turned her 14-year relationship with John Donaldson into a formal marriage, revealing that the pair recently wed in a low-key ceremony. The 68-year-old Wheel of Fortune icon shared the news in an Instagram post on January 21, writing “Surprise! We got married!” alongside photos of Donaldson carrying her in a white gown and a carousel of throwback pictures from their years together. She told followers that the pair, who first met at a barbecue in 2012, decided “a little wh

In a revealing discussion with DJ Akademiks, A$AP Rocky addressed the long-speculated tensions with Drake. This gave fans an unusually direct look at the personal dynamics behind the headlines. Rocky spoke candidly about friendships and rivalries in the music world. He unpacked the often-complex emotions that fuel public disputes. Moreover, his willingness to engage openly has sparked conversation online, as listeners weighed his perspective against years of speculation. Akademiks highlighted

The nominees for the 2026 Academy Awards are set to be announced on Thursday morning in Los Angeles, where some of Hollywood’s biggest stars and brightest newcomers are expected to vie for Oscars this year. The announcement event will air live on ABC, Hulu and Disney+, and will be livestreamed on the Academy’s TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook pages, as well as Oscar.comand Oscars.org beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT. The nominations will be revealed by actors Danielle Brooks and Le

David and Brooklyn Beckham’s relationship has drawn widespread attention after Brooklyn shared a lengthy Instagram statement explaining why he is currently estranged from his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, a moment widely covered in UK and US media including BBC’s report on his comments. In multiple Instagram Story slides, he alleged that his parents and their team have repeatedly gone to the press about his private life and tried to control the narrative around his relationship with his w

Kevin Gates has recently spoken publicly about both Desmond Scott’s divorce and his own separation from Dreka Gates, making him a key voice in an unfolding conversation about high‑profile breakups. In a video covered by The Shade Room, he offers encouraging words to Desmond as the creator navigates a highly visible split from Kristy Scott, pairing that support with broader remarks on how men should handle public scrutiny. Kristy Scott filed for divorce from Desmond in late December 2025 after 1

NeNe Leakes is officially back in the Bravo universe, but not quite back on the Atlanta couch yet. Entertainment outlets confirm that the former Real Housewives of Atlanta star will appear on a new season of The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip (also framed as an “Ultimate Road Trip”) that brings together Housewives legends to celebrate 20 years of the franchise. For fans who spent years tweeting “bring NeNe back,” her appearance marks the first on‑camera Bravo project since she exited RHOA

Comedy star Druski has hip-hop sharing hilarious reactions to his impersonation of a Mega Church pastor in his insanely viral new skit. Released Monday, Jan. 12, the sketch surged past 60 million views in a matter of days, with reactions pouring in from across hip-hop, sports, and entertainment. The skit’s subject matter was immediately hit with scrutiny by the religious culture. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DRUSKI (@druski) The premise is maximalist by design. Druski ap

After nearly five decades off the market, the Brentwood mansion immortalized by The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is poised to change hands.  The mansion has created some of the 90s’ most iconic moments in sitcom history, such as Uncle Phil constantly throwing Will Smith’s friend Jazz out. The stately home, whose exterior appeared in the opening credits of every episode, is expected to list later this month for just under $30 million, according to reports from TMZ. The iconic "Fresh Prince of Bel-Ai

Rihanna’s got jokes about having another child. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, (Jan. 11), Montana Rose Brown, the former Love Island star, wrote about her ideas for the New Year. “Deciding to get hot and sexy or get pregnant in 2026,” Brown wrote. She currently shares two children with her fiancé, Mark O’Connor. This post garnered a response from Rihanna who hilariously chimed in. “Wait! So I’m not crazy then? Bet!” Rihanna wrote in the comment section on Monday, Jan. 12. View this post on

Teyana Taylor set the tone for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards with a speech that felt intimate, intentional, and culturally grounded.  Taking home “Best Supporting Actress” for her role in One Battle After Another, Taylor won the first award of the night and immediately turned the spotlight into a moment of reflection rather than celebration. Her reaction carried disbelief, not bravado.  “I almost didn’t even write a speech because I didn’t think I would get this,” she told the room, puncturing

The Golden Globe Awards have been handed out in Los Angeles, honouring the best in film and television of the past 12 months.  One Battle After Another and Hamnet won the top awards in the film categories, while on the TV side, Netflix's Adolescence continued its winning streak. Here is the full list of winners and nominees. Film categories Best film - drama * WINNER: Hamnet * Frankenstein * It Was Just an Accident * The Secret Agent * Sentimental Value * Sinners Best film - musical

Hollywood couple Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have been granted Guinean citizenship after tracing their ancestry to the West African nation through DNA testing, as reported in “Hollywood couple Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors gain Guinean citizenship.” The pair received passports at a private ceremony in Conakry on Friday, where senior officials welcomed them as “worthy sons and daughters” of Guinea and said they would now represent the country’s red‑yellow‑green flag around the world. During

If you zoom out, Netflix’s push into live sports looks less like a pivot into 24/7 broadcasting and more like a controlled move into a few big nights a year. A piece from WARC, Why Netflix sees live events rather than conventional sport as its future, frames these NFL and WWE deals as part of a broader “events, not seasons” strategy. The shift runs through its Christmas Day NFL games, a long‑term agreement for WWE Raw, and a handful of fight cards that behave more like specials than weekly oblig

Will Smith is facing a civil lawsuit in California from electric violinist Brian King Joseph, who worked on Smith’s 2025 Based on a True Story tour and now alleges sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. A USA Today overview, “Will Smith sued by tour violinist for sexual harassment, retaliation,” reports that Joseph is seeking damages for emotional distress, reputational harm, and lost income tied to being removed from the tour. According to the complaint filed in Los Angeles