25 January 2026 As the calendar inches closer to February 8 and Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California, former President Donald Trump has stoked controversy by announcing that he will not attend this year’s game and by openly disparaging the entertainment choices associated with the event. In an interview with the New York Post, Trump said he would miss the Super Bowl in person, citing the distance to Levi’s Stadium as a practical reason for his absence, but he also took ai

9 January 2026 Zendaya Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds/Zendaya. Credit : Madame Tussauds When Madame Tussauds New York unveiled the latest wax figure of Zendaya earlier this month, the intention was to honor one of Hollywood’s most influential young stars, but the result has ignited a tidal wave of opinion from fans online. The figure, inspired by a striking look Zendaya wore to a Dune: Part Two fan event in Mexico City, was designed to capture her poised, fashion-forward prese

4 January 2026 When the 37th Palm Springs International Film Awards took place in early January 2026, one of Hollywood’s most famous stars was noticeably absent from the red carpet and gala celebrations even though he was being honoured with one of the event’s top awards, a moment that became as much about global politics and travel disruption as it was about cinema and artistic achievement. Leonardo DiCaprio, the 51-year-old Oscar-winning actor widely recognised for his work

24 December 2025 In an era marked by prosperity but also by unease and moral drift, Christmas stands as a season for reflection that goes far beyond festive lights, shopping lists and Santa-centric imagery. In his reflective essay Christmas: The Time for Hope, Jonathan Clarke invites readers to consider the deeper spiritual significance of the holiday and to reframe it as a moment when hope grounded in faith and rooted in something greater than ourselves can be reclaimed and

20 December 2025 Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua. Credit : Ed Mulholland/Getty When Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua stepped into the ring on December 19, 2025 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, fans knew they were witnessing one of the most talked-about boxing events of the year. The matchup, officially billed as Judgment Day, paired YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul against former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in a professional bout that drew global attention, massive view

06 December 2025 Sylvester Stallone receives a medal from Donald Trump in the Oval Office, in Washington DC on 6 December. Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters This year’s Kennedy Center Honors, America’s most prestigious annual celebration of contributions to the performing arts became a milestone not only for its recipients, but also for a dramatic shift in how the event is run and who controls it. On December 6, 2025, President Donald Trump hosted the gala for the first time

05 December 2025 Netflix will have access to the storied Hollywood studio's vast catalogue of films and TV shows. (Reuters: File) The news that Netflix has struck a deal to acquire Warner Bros. for roughly $82.7 billion, a move that would fold iconic studios, HBO Max, and a vast film and television library into the streaming giant has unleashed fierce backlash from Hollywood insiders, lawmakers, and theater owners alike. Opponents warn the merger would concentrate too much p

01 December 2025 Don’t look down … ironworker Neil Doherty at work over Manhattan. Photograph: Lewis W Hine The soaring majesty of the Empire State Building has long stood as a testament to ambition, architecture, and the audacity of human vision. But behind its gleaming Art Deco façade and record-setting 102-story height lies a far more human story, one of thousands of laborers who risked their lives high above Manhattan to build the tower in just 13 months during 1930–31. A

29 November 2025 Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock When Stranger Things premiered in 2016, few could have predicted how much both the show and its young cast would evolve over the next nine years. Now, as Season 5 unfolds and the saga of Hawkins comes to a close, the original kids once battling monsters in a small Indiana town have become grown-up actors with lives and careers that span far beyond the Upside Down. Back then, Eleven was a timid girl discovering her powers, while Mik

28 November 2025 This weekend brings a rich buffet of fresh streaming-options for viewers: thrilling returns, holiday-themed flicks and nostalgic throwbacks all compete for attention. At the top of the list is the highly anticipated new season of “Stranger Things,” alongside a host of new films and series across Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Tubi, HBO Max and other platforms. The return of Stranger Things is unmissable. The new season, the final one dropped four episodes on Wednesd

27 November 2025 Confetti fills the air as the Tom Turkey float starts its way down Central Park West during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin) The 99th edition of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade rolled through Manhattan on November 27, 2025, offering New Yorkers a dazzling spectacle that blended nostalgia, pop-culture icons, and holiday cheer. Giant helium balloons including familiar faces like Buzz Lightyear, P

26 November 2025 Chief Executive Officer of JKN Global Group Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip; Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch presents on stage. Roy Rochlin/Getty; RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA/Shutterstock A court in Bangkok has issued an arrest warrant for Anne Jakrajutatip, the co-owner of the Miss Universe Organization, after she failed to appear for a verdict hearing in a 2023 fraud case involving nearly $930,000. The South Bangkok Civil Court deemed her a flight risk when she missed the he

25 November 2025 Twenty-one-year-old wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and his professional partner Witney Carson clinched the Mirrorball trophy during the live finale of Season 34 of Dancing With the Stars on Nov. 25, 2025. Their win carries extra emotional weight: exactly a decade ago Irwin’s sister, Bindi Irwin, claimed the same honor, making the Irwin siblings the first brother-sister pair to both win the competition. During the finale’s three-round showdown — which f

21 November 2025 At the glittering finale of the 74th edition of the Miss Universe 2025 pageant held on November 20 in Bangkok, Thailand, Fátima Bosch of Mexico was crowned its winner, overcoming a dramatic lead-in plagued by director disputes, judge resignations and a contestant walk-out. Bosch, 25, entered the competition having already made headlines after a viral incident in which pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil publicly chastised her for allegedly failing to meet pr

18 November 2025 The upcoming finale of Dancing With the Stars season 34 is set to break new ground as the show introduces a three-round competition for its celebrity finalists and their professional dance partners. On the November 18 episode, co-host Alfonso Ribeiro announced that the finale would include “Instant Dances” in which contestants must learn and perform to a surprise song during the live broadcast, followed by a high-stakes “Make-or-Break Freestyle” routine with

10 November 2025 Kristin Chenoweth in 'The Queen of Versailles' on Broadway. Julieta Cervantes When Kristin Chenoweth stepped onto the stage of the St. James Theatre in New York on November 9 for the opening of The Queen of Versailles, the buzz was about more than just another musical debut. Adapted from Lauren Greenfield’s 2012 documentary about socialite Jackie Siegel and her ambitious attempt to build the largest private home in America, the production promised glamour, sa

09 November 2025 The annual Diwali festivities in New York City returned in spectacular fashion on Saturday, November 9, transforming the iconic plaza of One Times Square into a kaleidoscope of colour, dance and culinary delights. Following a postponement due to severe weather earlier in October, organizers welcomed families, tourists and locals alike to witness a dazzling blend of tradition and modern spectacle. The event kicked after sundown with the lighting of the diya an

23 October 2025 Reza Venegas At just 22 years old, Mary Sickler, the outgoing Miss Nevada USA 2025, illuminated the competition on October 22 in Reno, confidently shedding her wig and revealing her bald embrace of life with Alopecia Universalis. Diagnosed in December 2024, Sickler faced a rapid onset of complete hair loss that stripped away not only her physical identity, but also the promise of a flourishing modeling career. She recalled the moment she looked in the mirror a

21 October 2025 Solo clubbers and ravers say they talk to people they would never have met if they’d been out with friends. Photograph: Slavica/Getty Images Across the United Kingdom over the past few years, a quiet transformation has been unfolding at live-music events: growing numbers of fans are choosing to attend gigs, festivals and club nights on their own. A recent survey by Ticketmaster UK highlights the shift while only about 8 per cent of festival-goers reported atte

17 October 2025 Credit : Katja Ogrin/Redferns In a recent essay in People, the author reflects on how concerts once created moments where the boundary between artist and audience felt porous and how today those moments are increasingly reserved for starring roles, celebrity cameos, and viral content. Back when Christina Aguilera might pull a fan onto the stage mid-song, or Gwen Stefani would end a set by inviting the crowd to dance with her, the ritual was part of the live ex