Both “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Dune: Part Three” are set to premiere in theaters on December 18. Robert Downey Jr., who returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom, coined the term “Dunesday” for this simultaneous release in a playful exchange with Timothée Chalamet during a screening event for “Marty Supreme”. The idea of “Dunesday” draws parallels to the successful “Barbenheimer” phenomenon involving the releases of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer”.

Bruno Mars has topped the touring world, outperforming Taylor Swift in terms of the largest single-day ticket sales recorded in Live Nation North American tour history for his upcoming “Romantic Tour”. “The Romantic Tour” marks his first full headlining tour in ten years and has already caused a significant surge in ticket demand, leading to the addition of over 30 new dates across North America, Europe, and the UK.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in August 2025 but are currently not rushing into wedding planning. Insiders report that the couple is taking a relaxed approach. The source said the two are “not even halfway through the guest list.”

Hockey player Jesse Kortuem has publicly come out as gay, citing the influential TV show “Heated Rivalry” as a significant motivator in his decision. In his emotional social media posts, he expressed his struggles with his sexuality amidst the traditionally masculine environment of hockey. Jesse currently plays for the Cutting Edges Hockey Club, an LGBTQIA+ hockey team in Vancouver, British Columbia.

The Netflix series “Bridgerton” has unveiled the soundtrack for the first episode of its fourth season, entitled “The Waltz,” which airs on January 29 and will include instrumental covers of songs by Coldplay, Usher and Pitbull, and Third Eye Blind.

Blackpink will release their new mini album titled “Deadline” on February 27, marking their third EP following “Square Up” and “Kill This Love”. The album will feature their latest single, “Jump,” released last July, which was their first group song in nearly three years. Blackpink’s ongoing “Deadline World Tour” is set to conclude on January 26 in Hong Kong.

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are sticking up for the crew of their new movie. In a first-of-its-kind deal with Netflix, the actor-producers boosted pay for all crew members on “The Rip”, their action thriller premiering on Netflix today. All 1,200 people involved in the production will get a one-time bonus if it performs well on the streaming platform, which typically pays cast and crew only an upfront fee.

A height requirement to be part of the Super Bowl LX halftime show has some of Bad Bunny’s fans wishing they were taller. Screenshots of the field team application, which requires participants to be between 5’7” and 6’0, have been shared on social media.

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has shared another song from his jazzy debut solo album “Honora”, out March 27. This one, titled ‘Traffic Lights’, features Radiohead’s Thom Yorke on vocals. Throughout the album, Flea plays trumpet and is accompanied by an esteemed collection of musicians

The first trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s doc “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert”, is out. It features never-before-seen performances, unheard interviews, and restored rarities from The King, with the trailer giving fans a peek at lost footage from his 1970s Las Vegas residency. It opens in IMAX on February 20, then everywhere on February 27.

Tucker Wetmore and Loud Luxury have a Super Bowl date with Guy Fieri. They are booked to play Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate February 8 at Cow Palace in Daly City CA. More than 10,000 are expected for the event, about which Guy wrote, “We’re throwing the biggest tailgate of the year and the best part, it’s free! Family friendly, killer music and of course, food and booze everywhere.”

Tim McGraw’s first show of 2026 will take place during an outdoor hockey game. He’ll headline the 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series outdoor game February 1 in Tampa. Tim will perform during the first intermission at Raymond James Stadium as the Tampa Bay Lightning takes on the Boston Bruins at the home of the Buccaneers.

“Game of Thrones” author George R.R. Martin has publicly expressed his disappointment with the creative process of “House of the Dragon”. His beef centers around his relationship with showrunner Ryan Condal. George recently called their interaction “abysmal.” “House of the Dragon” debuted in 2022 as the first “Game of Thrones” spinoff, with a third season filmed and awaiting a premiere date.

Harry Styles announced the details of his fourth studio album, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally”, which will be released on March 6. The 12-track record marks the former One Direction singer’s first album since 2022’s Grammy-winning “Harry’s House”, with the new project produced by longtime collaborator Kid Harpoon.

Fox will conduct an open casting call February 18 at the Marina Del Rey Marriott for their upcoming “Baywatch” reboot. Adults of all ethnicities and genders can audition for series regular, recurring, and walk-on roles including lifeguards, beachgoers, bartenders, and love interests.

Hans Zimmer and his company, Bleeding Fingers Music, will compose the original score for HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” series. The show, set to premiere sometime in 2027, will adapt each of the 7 books into individual seasons. Hans says the new score will aim to honor the acclaimed film soundtracks while creating a fresh sound for TV.

Disney TV has approved a new “Phineas and Ferb” movie, the third in the popular time-travel series. Production begins this year, with a release planned for Disney+ and Disney Channel. In the film, Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s time-travel experiment goes wrong, erasing the moment Phineas’ mom meets Ferb’s dad. The boys must fix the timeline before reality collapses.

Paramount+ has ordered the true crime limited series “Fear Not”, starring Anne Hathaway. The show is based on Julie Miller’s Vanity Fair article “True Crime, True Faith: The Serial Killer and the Texas Mom Who Stopped Him.” “Fear Not” follows serial killer Stephen Morin and his final victim, Margy Palm, who will be portrayed by Anne.