Arts & Entertainment

Bruno Mars posted on X that he has finished a new studio album, described as his first solo project in ten years; he did not provide a title, genre or release date.

On a Jan. 7 episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, Jennette McCurdy said she dated a man in his 30s when she was about 18 and described the relationship as toxic; she says that experience informed her debut novel Half His Age, due Jan. 20, 2026.

Utah's Board of Education added Gregory Maguire's novel Wicked to the statewide list of books prohibited in public schools on Jan. 5; the ACLU of Utah filed a federal lawsuit challenging the law on Jan. 7.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declined an on-camera invitation outside the U.S. Capitol and said Jesse Watters had "sexualized and harassed" her; a video of the exchange was posted on X and shared by Ocasio-Cortez.

Harvey Weinstein is scheduled to appear at a Manhattan hearing where Judge Curtis Farber will consider whether to hear juror testimony tied to a motion for a new trial; he remains in custody at Rikers Island.

The Directors Guild of America announced five feature-film nominees, including Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler; winners will be announced Feb. 7.

The Pitt Season 2 premieres Thursday, Jan. 8 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO Max and will run 15 weekly episodes through a finale on April 16.

Police released grainy footage of a person of interest near the Columbus home where Spencer and Monique Tepe were found dead; their two children were unharmed. The investigation is ongoing.

Authorities say a Florida man was arrested and charged after a woman's body was found on Hollywood Beach on Dec. 26, 2025; the victim was identified as 56-year-old Heather Asendorf. The case remains an active criminal investigation and further legal steps are undetermined at this time.

The Kansas City Chiefs said on Jan. 7 they are aware of social media allegations of domestic violence involving Rashee Rice and are in communication with the NFL; Rice has not been charged.

Kristen Stewart, making her feature directorial debut with The Chronology of Water, says she still feels like a first-time 'mom' about the film after fighting for a decade to make it; the expressionist drama premiered at Cannes and opens in U.S. theaters Jan. 9.

Jodie Foster told Fox News Digital that fame pushed her toward becoming an "a--hole," and that realization contributed to her decision to step away from acting after turning 50.

Taylor Swift received nine nominations for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, the most of any artist, and actor Josh Charles shared a light behind-the-scenes exchange with her fiancé Travis Kelce on The Tonight Show.

Casting directors for Jay Kelly, Wicked: For Good and Hamnet are among the top nominees at the Casting Society's 41st Artios Awards, which will hold ceremonies on Feb. 26 in Beverly Hills, New York City and London.

Cohosts on The View criticized DHS Secretary Kristi Noem after the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, and they disputed Noem's early characterization of the incident as domestic terrorism.

Singer Cat Burns said she felt overwhelming relief after a breast reduction operation and posted that the surgery went well; she described years of discomfort that began in adolescence.

Tony Dokoupil acknowledged "big problems" on air during his first live CBS Evening News broadcast after what appeared to be a teleprompter or technical malfunction while he transitioned between segments; the clip circulated widely online and followed his recent remarks about greater accountability as anchor.

Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will present at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, and both have a series of media appearances this week as Heated Rivalry continues to gain attention from viewers and awards groups.

Several Disney cartoons and characters, including early appearances of Pluto, entered the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026, joining thousands of works published in 1930 that are now free to use.

Giant is a biopic about Prince Naseem Hamed that draws praise for Amir El-Masry and Pierce Brosnan's performances, while critics say the film follows familiar sports-biopic beats and gives notable focus to coach Brendan Ingle.

A death certificate dated Dec. 29 lists James Ransone's cause of death as suicide; he died on Dec. 19, 2025. Ransone was best known for playing Ziggy Sobotka on The Wire and had recent roles including Poker Face and the Black Phone films.

Sarah Michelle Gellar described the upcoming Hulu show as a 'continuation' of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and confirmed its title as Buffy: New Sunnydale; the pilot was filmed last August with Gellar and a new lead, Ryan Kiera Armstrong.

The 1997 Final Fantasy Tactics has been remastered and preserves a politically charged story about class conflict and Machiavellian plots, while retaining its deep, customizable turn-based combat.

The U.S. administration has said it will meet with Danish officials next week to discuss reported interest in acquiring Greenland, and Danish and Greenlandic leaders have publicly pushed back.

Authorities say a New Year’s Eve fire at Le Constellation in Crans‑Montana killed 40 people and left more than 100 injured; the club’s owners are under criminal investigation and are accused of removing online content and, according to witnesses, one of them carrying the cash register as people fled. Undetermined at this time.

Nominations for the 2026 Actor Awards were announced Jan. 7, and several high-profile performers — including George Clooney, Dwayne Johnson, Jennifer Lawrence and Amanda Seyfried — were omitted from this year's acting nominations.

Officials say a woman in her 20s was fatally shot and another person was injured on a METRO bus in west Houston; police say they are searching for a single suspect and have released a description.

Jennifer Garner told Marie Claire UK that the breakup with Ben Affleck was 'hard' on their family and that losing a partnership and friendship was the most difficult part; she said she and Affleck now co-parent with peace and equanimity.

A Change.org petition with more than 53,000 signatures asks Immigration and Customs Enforcement to review Nicki Minaj's legal status after she expressed support for President Trump; Minaj has previously said she is not a U.S. citizen.

Tina Knowles posted an Instagram collage celebrating granddaughter Blue Ivy Carter's 14th birthday and shared memories of her pregnancy and early childhood, including that the name came from being described as "the size of a blueberry."