Netflix’s critically acclaimed series “Beef” will return for its second season on April 16. Season two will debut more than three years after the premiere of its successful first season in April 2023. The second season will feature a new storyline involving a young couple witnessing a conflict between their boss and his wife, with Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan playing the lead characters.

The 37th annual GLAAD Media Awards nominees were announced, celebrating inclusive representation of the LGBTQ community across various media. “Heated Rivalry,” the Canadian hockey drama, received a nomination for Outstanding New TV Series, marking its first major recognition alongside competitors like “Boots,” “Chad Powers,” and “The Hunting Wives”. The award ceremony is set for March 5 in Los Angeles.

IMAX reported a record global box office gross of $1.28 billion in 2025, marking a 40% increase from 2024 and surpassing its pre-pandemic record from 2019 by 13%. The company experienced its best year ever in three major regions: North America ($449 million), China ($407 million), and the international market ($427 million). IMAX’s market share for 2025 reached a record 3.8%, attributed to the largest-ever slate of 122 new releases, including a notable 67 international films.

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is set to launch a new true-crime series titled “Gang Wars” in collaboration with A&E. “Gang Wars” promises an “unfiltered” exploration of some of America’s most notorious gang rivalries, featuring unprecedented access and previously unheard accounts.

Rihanna has launched a new Savage X Fenty lingerie ad for Valentine’s Day. The advertisement features Rihanna in a striking red lace lingerie set. The new campaign showcases a variety of seductive poses, emphasizing both back and booty shots.

Lenny Kravitz will make his video game debut in “007: First Light”. He will portray Bawma, a charismatic pirate king. Lenny is a long-time fan of the Bond series. He recounted his experiences watching Roger Moore’s films in junior high. Lenny said that his portrayal of Bawma is not merely an extension of his persona but is inspired by real-life characters he encountered growing up in the Bahamas and New York City.

Scottish actor, director, producer, writer, and presenter Alan Cumming, known for his roles on stage and screen, will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today. He’ll receive his star in the category of Live Theatre/Live Performance. Among the speakers at the event will be Monica Lewinsky and Brian Cox.

Charli XCX is starring in Yves Saint Laurent’s Spring 2026 campaign, along with Bella Hadid, “Anora” star Mark Eydelshteyn and Korean actress Song Jia. You can watch a film with all of them on YSL’s Instagram feed. Charli’s movie “The Moment” arrives in theaters January 30.

In the wake of all the holiday songs making a retreat from the Billboard Hot 100, British singer Raye’s new single ‘Where is My Husband!’ has leaped from #56 to 13, a new career high on the chart. She previously charted at #22 with ‘Escape’ (featuring 070 Shake) in 2023.

Christina Aguilera and Calvin Harris will headline the 4th edition of Coca-Cola’s Sips & Sounds Music Festival, set for March 13-14 in Austin TX. It will feature 16 artists in total, with Christina headlining the first night, and Calvin the second. Other acts include Ravyn Lenae, Stephen Sanchez, Major Lazer, Foster The People and GROUPLOVE.

Mary J. Blige has extended her partnership with Lifetime for 3 new films, including “Mary J. Blige Presents Be Happy” directed by Gabourey Sidibe. She previously worked with Lifetime to develop several films based on her music, including 2023’s “Real Love,” “Family Affair” and “Strength of a Woman”.

Elton John has announced some details of his annual Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party. The March 15 event at West Hollywood Park will be hosted by Elton and his husband, David Furnish, as well as Neil Patrick Harris and his husband, David Burtka.

He may not be headlining the Super Bowl halftime show, but Benson Boone will be performing in San Francisco just a few days before the big game. He’ll play the famed Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on February 5, and a portion of proceeds will go to Tipping Point Community, to fight poverty in the area. The Super Bowl is set for Sunday, February 8 at Levi’s Stadium.

Garth Brooks teased a busy year ahead on his Instagram Stories, including a strong hint that he’s hitting the road in 2026. He shared a graphic decorated with fireworks and the year 2026, and wrote “New Year, New Music, New Tour???” On his site, he said that he will be releasing new music.

Ella Langley is kicking off 2026 with a moment that nobody saw coming. She posted an acoustic cover of the 1987 classic “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley. Ella shared the clip on TikTok and said, “Been stuck in my head all day.” And now her version of the song is stuck in ours.

Ludacris and The Chainsmokers will headline Sports Illustrated‘s ‘SI The Party’ on February 7 at San Francisco’s Cow Palace. The event will take place the night before Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. DJ Irie and rising producer Xandra will also perform, with other special guests set to make appearances.

Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” made history Wednesday with seven Actor Awards nominations, breaking the ceremony’s previous record. The film earned bids for cast ensemble, stunt ensemble, and five individual acting categories including Leonardo DiCaprio, Chase Infiniti, Benicio Del Toro, Sean Penn, and Teyana Taylor.

Comedians Bill Hader and Ali Wong have ended their relationship after more than two years together, People reported Wednesday citing busy schedules as the reason. The 47-year-old “Saturday Night Live” alum and 43-year-old stand-up-comedian/actress first dated in fall 2022 before breaking up that December, then reunited in April 2023.

Disney Pictures has selected Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim to headline its live-action version of “Tangled”. Teagan will play Rapunzel, while Milo takes on the role of Flynn Rider.

Bradley Cooper has dismissed ongoing rumors that he has had plastic surgery. The 51-year-old actor addressed the speculation during the “SmartLess” podcast. Bradley confirmed people have recently approached him about his youthful look, calling the attention “crazy.” Similar clarifications have come from other stars, including Sydney Sweeney and Ariana Grande.

HBO has renewed “Real Time With Bill Maher” for two more seasons, extending the late-night talk show through 2028. Season 24 premieres January 23 on HBO and streaming on HBO Max. He has hosted the program since 2003, following “Politically Incorrect”. He also hosts the YouTube podcast Club Random, which has nearly 750,000 subscribers.