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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

Awards season in 2026 is already shaped by a small cluster of titles that appear across most major ballots. One Battle After Another and Sinners are central in the film categories, while The White Lotus is prominent on the TV side, and the Golden Globes on January 11 are the first major ceremony where all three are in contention. In film, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another leads the 2026 Golden Globe nominations, while Ryan Coogler’s Sinners receives the highest number of nominatio

A four‑part series from Netflix, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, traces the music mogul’s rise and the decades of allegations that later followed. Directed by Alexandria Stapleton and executive‑produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, it combines archival footage with new interviews to trace Combs’ rise in the music industry and the parallel history of accusations from former partners, employees, and associates. Across its episodes, the series centers the accounts of people who say they experienced vio

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

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

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.

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

Snoop Dogg’s connection to the Olympic world is entering a new chapter, as the legendary artist prepares to take on a role no one has ever held before. He announced that he will serve as Team USA’s first honorary coach for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, marking an expansion of the relationship he built with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee during his time in Paris. Sharing the news on LinkedIn, he reflected on how quickly he felt embraced during the 2024 Summer Olympics. “From

WWE fans are gearing up for a historic moment as John Cena, one of the most iconic superstars in professional wrestling history, prepares to step into the ring for his final WWE match. The event is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., headlining Saturday Night’s Main Event. Cena’s farewell bout will see him face off against Gunther, who secured his spot through the intense “The Last Time Is Now” tournament. The match promises to deliver a thri

Beyoncé is officially returning to the Met Gala—this time as a co-chair.  The 2026 Met Gala will celebrate the Met’s spring Costume Institute exhibition “Costume Art.” Alongside Bey, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour will also co-chair. Beyoncé’s involvement signals a powerful cultural moment, marking her first return to the iconic steps in 10 years. Her previous Met Gala looks—including the unforgettable Givenchy gowns that defined early-2010s red carpet glamour—remain some of t

Kevin Hart’s new Netflix special Acting My Age sparked reactions on December 5 after Marcus and Jeffrey Jordan responded to the comedian’s bold jokes about their father, NBA legend Michael Jordan.  Hart’s routine included a full segment on MJ’s much-discussed fashion choices, calling him “a horrible dresser” and torching his oversized denim. “Some of the worst jeans I’ve ever seen in my life have been worn by Michael Jordan,” Hart joked, claiming the pockets were so big “you can put a Dell comp

Social media erupted on November 25 after a courtside clip of Carmelo Anthony and La La Anthony sitting beside each other at their son Kiyan’s Syracuse game went viral.  The former couple, who ended their marriage in 2021 after years of public highs and lows, appeared composed but noticeably distant as they watched Syracuse face Houston at the Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas. That brief moment was enough to send fans into a spiral of speculation about their dynamic, their past, and the quie

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant used his post-game availability to deliver an unexpected tribute to fellow DMV native Wale, whose new album everything is a lot. marks the rapper’s eighth album release.  When a reporter asked Durant what it meant to see Wale reach another milestone — and why he remains such a devoted fan — the former MVP lit up. “I love that question,” he said, launching into an answer that doubled as praise for Wale’s longevity and a reflection on their shared roots. Kevi

On Friday (Nov.14), Michelle Obama hosted a live conference, with Tracee Ellis Ross as its host, to discuss her book, The Look, and explore “Beauty, Culture & Confidence.” Throughout the hour-long discussion, the former First Lady didn’t hold back her thoughts about harmful beauty standards—specifically, how straight hair is pedestalized and “traps” Black women. “Let me explain something to White people,” Michelle said to the crowd. “Our hair comes out of our heads naturally, in a curly pattern

Kai Cenat has made a new record on Twitch. He is now the first streamer in history to reach 20 million followers on the platform. Twitch has confirmed this number. This is a big moment in the streaming world because it shows how huge and powerful online streaming has become. People from all around the world follow Kai Cenat for his fun energy, simple jokes, and the way he talks to everyone in the chat. He did not grow this fast by luck. Kai Cenat worked very hard for years. He started streamin

Tyler Perry is showing his generosity to the most vulnerable members of society. The filmmaker has donated more than $1.4 Million to several organizations that support families impacted by the possible loss of SNAP benefits. Atlanta Community Food Bank, Baby2Baby, Meals on Wheels Atlanta, Caring for Others, All for Lunch, Ron Clark Academy, and Goodr received aid. Perry released an exclusive statement to PEOPLE about the importance of his generous act. “If you’ve never been poor, then you may

GloRilla recently transformed her professional success into a deeply personal tribute. On November 3rd she hosted a retirement celebration for her father, Edwin C. Woods Sr., honoring the end of his nearly three-decade career at the post office. Video from the event shows the 26-year-old artist ushering her dad into the spotlight before presenting her gift. In her remarks she said, “We celebrating my dad, his retirement,” and added, “I’m pretty sure the post office appreciate all your hard work

Rihanna lit up New York City on Monday evening as she and A$AP Rocky enjoyed a glamorous date night. The outing marked their first red carpet appearance together since welcoming their daughter, Rocki Irish, in September. The stylish pair made their debut at the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards, held at the American Museum of Natural History. She described her ensemble as “postpartum-forward” and selected a striking outfit from the spring/summer 2026 collection by Alaïa: a floor-length black trench coa

Gayle King has responded to the rumor that she made plans to depart from her role as co-host on CBS Mornings. In the wake of mass layoffs and departures from prominent hosts at CBS, Variety claimed that King would be exiting stage left after her contract expired in May 2026. The reported source supposedly came from “four people with knowledge of the situation.” However, when TMZ caught up with Gayle outside the CBS Broadcast Center, she was none the wiser. “What I’m hearing in the building is n

Martin Lawrence recently showed up big as a dad, gifting his daughter Iyanna Faith a sleek 2026 Porsche Macan wrapped in an orange ribbon, parked ready and waiting for her outside. The surprise was all dressed up—black-on-black finish, luxury SUV styling—and Iyanna, now 24, stepped into what she declared “This is my dream!” as she climbed into the driver’s seat and thanked her dad and everyone behind the scene. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cheaters (@igtvcheaters) Lawren

The come-up story of Kevin Durant will soon be headed to your living room. Netflix is diving deeper into basketball with a new project chronicling the illustrious career of Houston Rockets star forward Kevin Durant. The series will chart Durant’s life on and off the court: his upbringing in the Washington, DC, and Maryland area, college at the University of Texas, his immediate impact in the NBA, and his role representing the United States in the Olympics. As the release notes, the series wil