“Stranger Things” may be over, but now fans are getting the story behind its finale. Netflix has announced “One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5”, a standalone documentary on the making of the show’s final installment. The project is “a sweeping behind-the-scenes chronicle that follows the cast, creators and crew as they bring the final season to life and say goodbye to the show that changed them forever,” according to a synopsis. The doc arrives January 12.
James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” has surpassed $1 billion at the global box office, the director’s 4th film to reach the milestone. “Fire and Ash”, which returned audiences to the visually stunning planet of Pandora, has brought in $1.03 billion worldwide, Walt Disney Studios announced. “Fire and Ash” is the third movie in the “Avatar” series, which has earned a combined $6.35 billion worldwide.
Alex Warren and sombr are competing for the best new artist trophy at the Grammys, but a few days before the February 1 ceremony, they’ll both receive Songwriter Awards from The National Music Publishers Association and Billboard. Alex will receive ‘Song of the Year’ for ‘Ordinary’, along with his co-writers. sombr will be named debut artist of the year.
After ringing in the New Year with a JoBros show in Hollywood FL, streamed live, Nick Jonas released his new single ‘Gut Punch’, from the album “Sunday Best”, out February 6. He’s been playing the song live at Jonas Brothers shows since November, including on New Year’s Eve.
YungBlud and Smashing Pumpkins have teamed up for a new version of ‘Zombie’, the third single from album “IDOLS”, which came out in May. The collab was initiated when Yungblud and Billy Corgan met at the Ozzy Osbourne/Black Sabbath farewell show in Birmingham last July.
Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley are inching closer to a reunion? It seems that way after Brian shared a video of himself emerging from the woods and explained that he’d gone on a hike with Tyler. The scene then switches to show Jon Hamm in a dance club, swaying to ‘Turn the Lights Off’, a social media trend used to show satisfaction or nostalgia.
FX’s new series “The Beauty,” co-created by Ryan Murphy, premieres on January 21. Ashton Kutcher stars as “The Corporation,” a tech billionaire who has developed a super drug that promises effortless beauty but has deadly side effects, including a sexually transmitted virus that can lead to death. The trailer features fellow cast members, including Isabella Rossellini as Franny Forst, who expresses disdain for his character with the line, “Every night, I pray for your death.”
Following the success of adaptations like “The Last of Us” and “A Minecraft Movie”, studios are increasingly pursuing video game intellectual property (IP) for film and television. Studios including Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount, Netflix, Comcast, and Amazon have already secured rights to ten marquee gaming franchises, such as “Mortal Kombat” and “Legend of Zelda”.
Chanel has appointed Grammy-nominated artist Gracie Abrams as the new muse for its Coco Crush jewelry collection and house ambassador, emphasizing her embodiment of the brand’s spirit. The Coco Crush collection, launched in 2015, features a signature quilted motif and includes a variety of jewelry pieces crafted in 18k gold, with options in beige, yellow, or white gold, some embellished with diamonds.
Megan Thee Stallion opened her first Popeyes franchise restaurant in South Beach Miami on New Year’s Eve. The 30-year-old Houston native held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new location, marking her transition from brand partner to franchise owner.
Noel Gallagher dismissed reports that Oasis is recording the next James Bond theme song during an interview. When asked about rumors that emerged last week suggesting the Manchester Britpop legends had topped Amazon MGM’s wish list, he said, “This James Bond thing? What, Oasis? Nah.” However, he expressed interest in the opportunity by stating, “What for Oasis to do it? Absolutely. Of course. It would be an absolute honour, and I think those kinds of things should be done by Brits, not Yanks.”
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” leads the 2026 Annie Awards with 13 nominations, while Pixar’s “Elio” follows with 10. ASIFA-Hollywood announced nominees across 32 categories Monday, with the 53rd ceremony set for February 21 at UCLA’s Royce Hall.
Jon Hamm will host the 15th annual NFL Honors on February 5 at San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts. The ceremony airs live on NBC and NFL Network with streaming on Peacock and NFL+. Jon replaces 2025 host Snoop Dogg and previously introduced the Kansas City Chiefs before Super Bowl LIX.
Paramount+ has renewed “Mayor Of Kingstown” for a fifth and final season. The crime drama, led by Jeremy Renner and created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, will return with eight episodes. The series, which began in 2022, follows Jeremy as Mike McLusky, a power broker balancing tensions among criminals, police, and inmates in Kingstown, Michigan.
Netflix has officially renewed “Emily In Paris” for a sixth season. The popular comedy-drama stars Lily Collins as Emily Cooper, an American marketing professional whose career takes her from Paris to Italy. Season 5, which premiered in December, followed Emily as head of Agence Grateau Rome as she faced new personal and professional challenges.
“Dancing With the Stars” judge Derek Hough and his wife, Hayley Erbert, have welcomed their first child, Everley Capri Hough. The couple announced her birth on Instagram, sharing a black‑and‑white photo of their hands holding their newborn’s feet.
Bruno Mars set the music world on fire with one tweet. On Monday, he wrote, “My Album is Done.” A new Bruno Mars album would be his first solo project in 10 years. Since then, Bruno has had the very successful Silk Sonic project with Anderson .Paak, and smash hits with Cardi B and Lady Gaga.
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