Central Perk Coffeehouse is officially opening in New York City’s Times Square on December 5. The new establishment also revealed 2 new “Friends”-inspired beverages that will make their debuts: “The One with NYC Matcha”, and “NY Relaxi Taxi Tall Iced Cooler”. “The Tribbiani”, a sandwich created in honor of Matt LeBlanc’s character, is also on the menu.

Woody, Buzz, and the Toy Story gang are back in the first teaser trailer for “Toy Story 5,” the 5th film in Pixar‘s iconic series, set to release June 19. In the trailer, the toys meet Lilypad, “a high-tech, frog-shaped smart tablet that makes Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs exponentially harder when they go head-to-head with the all-new threat to playtime,” says a press release.

Netflix has announced that Idris Elba will reprise his role as detective John Luther in a new film. It will pick up after the events of 2023’s “Luther: The Fallen Son”, which was a continuation of the popular BBC drama series “Luther”. The new film will see Idris reunite with longtime co-stars Dermot Crowley and Ruth Wilson.

Olivia Rodrigo and Weezer’s collab at Lollapalooza in August has been immortalized on vinyl. She is releasing a 7-inch single featuring the 2 tunes they performed at the Chicago festival, ‘Buddy Holly’ and ‘Say It Ain’t So’. In introducing the band to the stage, Olivia told the crowd that Weezer was her first-ever concert.

Megan Moroney will release her third album “Cloud 9” on February 20. Megan says, “Similar to the first two albums, it’s all written about honest, personal experiences, but these songs were written by the strongest, most confident version of myself I’ve ever been.” She launched her “Cloud 9” era on her socials with a feed awash in the LP’s pink, including an album-color teaser video.

Adele is set to make her acting debut in the new film from Tom Ford. The upcoming project, “Cry to Heaven”, will be directed, written, and produced by Tom Ford. The film is an adaptation of Anne Rice’s 1982 book that centers around a Venetian noble and a castrated Opera singer whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined.

Megan Thee Stallion is aiming for a Super Bowl halftime performance. She told US Weekly, “I’m manifesting a Super Bowl halftime performance for myself in the future.” Megan added, “Honestly, I would really love the opportunity if it presented itself, and I would embrace the challenge. The Hotties know I love to put on a show, so I would just want to turn the halftime show into a big party, come with some surprises, and put on for my city.”

Shaggy and Sean Paul will headline the Jamaica Strong benefit concert on December 12 at New York’s UBS Arena, in support of hurricane relief efforts for Jamaica following the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa at the end of October. Joined by Inner Circle, Ky-Mani Marley, KES the Band, and more Jamaican and Caribbean artists, the event is organized in partnership with the Jamaican government and local cultural groups.

On Wednesday, nearly 400 bagpipers gathered in Melbourne’s Federation Square to set a new world record by performing AC/DC’s “It’s a Long Way to the Top,” surpassing the previous record of 333 pipers set in Bulgaria in 2012. The oldest bagpiper who took part in the record-setting performance was 98 years old.

Eddie Murphy, who has 10 children, encourages others to have large families in a new “People” magazine interview promoting the Netflix documentary “Being Eddie”. The 64-year-old comedian told the publication, “I never knew I would have 10 kids, but now it’s the best thing ever. If you can afford that many kids, you should have as many kids as you can afford. That is fun.”

Elvis Presley’s former Memphis residence will begin holiday celebrations on November 20 with special Christmas tours and festive decorations. Graceland announced that visitors can experience Christmas tours “featuring live guides sharing holiday stories of what it was like to celebrate Christmas at Graceland with Elvis,” according to a press release.

Akon was arrested in Georgia on a bench warrant linked to a suspended license case. The incident began in September when officers found a Tesla Cybertruck stopped in the road. Akon was behind the wheel and told them the vehicle’s battery had died. While waiting for a tow truck, officers learned his license had been suspended for failing to appear in court in 2023.

Paramount has confirmed more cast members for the upcoming “Scary Movie 6”, set for global release on June 12. Damon Wayans Jr., Kim Wayans and Heidi Gardner will return, along with franchise stars Cheri Oteri, Chris Elliott, Lochlyn Monroe, Dave Sheridan and Jon Abrahams. Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Regina Hall and Anna Faris are also back.

FX has confirmed a second season of “Alien: Earth”, with production scheduled to start in London in 2026. Set before the 1979 “Alien” film, the series follows a Weyland-Yutani ship that crashes on Earth, carrying a xenomorph and four other specimens.

Amy Schumer has deleted all pre-weight-loss photos from her Instagram account. The comedian and actress shared the update Tuesday night, posting four new images of herself in a red mini dress and black heels. She captioned the post, “Back on my staircase bullshit again … I actually left my house tonight. Who’s proud? I’m feeling good and happy.”

“Avatar: Fire and Ash” is hitting theaters this December, and it’s gonna be a long one. The runtime has been listed at 195 minutes (3 Hours and 15 minutes), making it the longest film in the franchise, so far. This is actually only three minutes longer than the second movie, “Avatar: The Way of Water”. The first movie, 2009′s “Avatar”, ran for 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Derek Hough is returning to host the upcoming “The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular”! The upcoming ABC holiday special will feature performances from Walt Disney World in Florida, Disneyland Resort in California, and even Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, in Hawai’i! The star-studded performances include Gwen Stefani, Trisha Yearwood, Aloe Blacc, Good Charlotte, Mariah the Scientist, Bebe Rexha, Nicole Scherzinger, and more.