Mattel Studios is expanding its range of diverse characters with a new autistic Barbie doll. The addition is designed to reflect the experiences of children with autism and promote inclusivity. The doll features characteristics such as avoiding direct eye contact, stimming, and the use of communication aids. Mattel collaborated with the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network to ensure authenticity in its representation of autism.

Chappell Roan and Lucy Dacus teamed up for a cover of the Magnetic Fields’ ‘The Book of Love’ at a benefit concert Saturday in LA. Chappell was an unannounced guest at the Artists for Aid concert for relief efforts in Sudan and Palestine, with featured Lucy, Shawn Mendes, Clairo, Faye Webster, van, and others.

Miley Cyrus would like to make a return to acting. At the Palm Springs International Film Festival, she told a reporter she would “love to” flex her acting skills after a years-long hiatus from the big screen. In fact, she said, “I hope some brilliant mind in here has the right thing for me…Remind them. If someone genius comes by, by like, ‘Hey, Miley is here.’”

Chris Stapleton’s song “Tennessee Whiskey” is now officially the first country song ever to hit Double Diamond. That means it has more than 20 million units sold.

Nelson duo Gunnar and Matthew Nelson promise to tell the real story behind their family’s entertainment dynasty in their new memoir “What Happened To Your Hair?”, which came out December 16. It’s the first and only time the twins directly address decades of rumors, including the truth surrounding their father Ricky Nelson’s fatal plane crash.

Skid Row’s Sebastian Bach is thrilled about the upcoming reunion tours for Rush and Triumph. In a new interview he was asked why the classic lineup of his former band isn’t doing the same thing. He responded that he has the same question for Skid Row founding members Dave “Snake” Sabo and Rachel Bolan. They’ve made it clear they have no interest in reuniting with Sebastian.

Foreigner’s 75-year-old former frontman Lou Gramm has decided that 2026 will mark the end of his touring career. “I’ve been doing this for over 54 years, and I just feel like there’s some other things that I want to do.” Those include spending time with his kids and “playing with my cars while I’m still capable of driving.”

Blake Shelton is denying rumors that he and Gwen Stefani are divorcing. In an interview, he recalled seeing “articles popping up about ‘Blake and Gwen, they’re split up,’” and they’re “not even seeing each other anymore.” He says he even saw doctored photos of himself online, and now he doesn’t believe “anything anymore” that he sees on the internet.

Taylor Swift‘s “The Fate of Ophelia” claims its tenth non-consecutive week atop the Billboard Hot 100, marking her first song to reach double-digit weeks at No. 1 among her 13 career chart-toppers. “The Life of a Showgirl”, has now spent 12 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, making it only the fifth album in chart history to lead for 10 or more weeks while producing a single that also topped the Hot 100 for at least that same duration.

Moses Martin, the 19-year-old son of Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow, has launched his music career with his new band, People I’ve Met. They released their debut single, “Promise,” through Interscope Records. The alt-rock track, which features Moses on vocals, showcases a moodier sound than his father’s Coldplay material.

“Sinners” leads the 2026 NAACP Image Awards with 18 nominations, including outstanding motion picture and acting nods. Spike Lee’s “Highest 2” Lowest follows with nine nominations, earning outstanding motion picture recognition and acting nominations for Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky and Jeffrey Wright. Comedian Deon Cole will host the ceremony February 28, airing live on BET.

WWE’s “Monday Night Raw” has reached 340 million views in its first year on Netflix. Subscribers watched more than 525 million hours of WWE content in 2025. Premium live events such as WrestleMania, the Royal Rumble, and the weekly show SmackDown added another 185 million views.

Zayn Malik hinted at his first-ever world tour in 2026, sparking excitement among fans following a social media teaser shared on his birthday January 12. The initial list of tour locations includes stops in the UK, USA, Mexico, and South America, but fans in India and Asia are awaiting further announcements regarding additional dates.

Charlie Puth has announced the “Whatever’s Clever! 2026 World Tour”. The global concert series consists of nearly 50 dates across North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The tour will kick off on April 22 in San Diego, California.

The 50th “Survivor” season is resurrecting the live finale to end the upcoming season. Fans will have a chance to attend the finale by participating in The Survivor 50 Challenge. The challenge is a nationwide scavenger hunt with hidden immunity idols in all 50 states. Fans who want to participate need to register at Survivor50Challenge.com.

Harry Styles has sparked speculation of a musical comeback with the launch of a mysterious new website. Webelongtogether.co features a video of fans and a prompt for text updates. Posters with “We belong together” have been spotted globally, including cities such as New York, Berlin, Milan, and São Paulo. Industry insiders suggest he may be planning a world tour, including multiple shows at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium.