The nominations for the Academy Awards were announced. “Sinners” was the big nominee with a record-breaking 16 nods. The previous record for most nominations for a single film was 14. “One Battle After Another” received 13 nominations, while “Frankenstein” garnered 9. The Oscars will take place on March 15.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were notably snubbed in the 2026 Oscar nominations for their roles in “Wicked: For Good” despite both being nominated for their performances in the previous year’s film. 2024’s “Wicked” received 10 nominations and won two awards.

Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino revealed in the “Trading Secrets” podcast that “Jersey Shore” cast members earned $25 an hour during season one. The money eventually got better. The cast’s salaries rose to $179,000 per episode by season six. The cast received annual ratings bonuses of $500,000 as the show reached ratings success for MTV.

Gwyneth Paltrow recently shared her strategies for managing anxiety during an Instagram AMA. She emphasized the importance of gratitude, deep breathing, walks, and unconventional methods like “shouting at the bushes” to help alleviate stress. She expressed that while she cannot completely avoid anxiety, she actively works to counter it by focusing on positive aspects of her life and practicing self-kindness.

“War of the Worlds,” a new take on the H.G. Wells story starring Ice Cube and his computer screen, and Disney’s “Snow White,” a live-action version of the fairy tale with Rachel Zegler, lead the field with 6 nominations each for the 46th Golden Raspberry Awards. The Razzies annually (dis)honor the year’s worst films on the night before the Oscars, this year’s “winners” will be announced March 14.

Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie are about to heat up the Winter Olympics in Milan. The “Heated Rivalry” stars have been selected as official torchbearers during the Olympic Torch Relay, which will conclude February 6 in Milan, ahead of the opening ceremony.

Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Olivia Dean, sombr, The Marías and Lola Young are all performing at the Grammys. The artists will take the stage as part of a segment spotlighting the best new artist category. As previously reported, Sabrina Carpenter, who’s up for 6 Grammys, will also perform at the February 1 ceremony.

Russell Dickerson is dropping a surprise song, along with a special limited-edition double-sided 12-inch picture disc. On his socials, he announced, “‘The Roses’ vinyl signed by yours truly is hot off the press and ready to be yours by Jan 30th!!”. There are just 500 signed vinyl copies available.

Shane Gillis, Post Malone, and Peyton Manning will once again star in the AB InBev brand’s commercial for Super Bowl LX. Last year’s spot saw them turn a neighborhood block party into an epic celebration fueled by music and Bud Lights. This time, you’ll see them head to a wedding, singing along to Limp Bizkit, and carrying a keg of Bud Light. of course.

Harry Styles has revealed the dates and details of his “Together, Together” 2026 World Tour featuring a series of multi-night stands in seven cities. The 50-date trek begins May 16 in Amsterdam at Johan Cruijff Arena and ends December 13 in Sydney at Accor Stadium.

The Eagles have made music history as “Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975” just became the first album certified quadruple diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America. The milestone represents 40 million units sold since the collection’s 1976 release, making it the RIAA’s biggest album of all-time based on U.S. sales and streams.

Disney+ will launch the new animated series “Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord” on April 6. Two episodes will drop each week, leading up to the final pair on May 4. The series takes place after “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”. It follows Maul as he rebuilds his criminal network on a remote world untouched by the Empire.

CBS confirmed renewals for 10 shows for the 2026–2027 broadcast season. Returning series include “Tracker”, “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage”, “Matlock”, “Elsbeth”, “Fire Country”, “NCIS”, “NCIS: Origins”, “NCIS: Sydney”, “Survivor”, “The Amazing Race”. Pending decisions include “Watson” and “DMV”, while “The Neighborhood” concludes this season.

“American Idol” will introduce live social media voting this season, becoming the first major reality competition to do so. Text and phone voting will continue as logistics are finalized. The new season premieres Monday, shifting from its usual Sunday slot. A new “Ohana Round” filmed in Hawai‘i will feature 30 contestants performing before industry guests.