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Hans Zimmer Brings His Thunderous Magic to HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series
If HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series needed another headline-grabbing spell to prove it means business, this is it. Hans Zimmer, the Oscar-winning composer whose résumé reads like a greatest-hits album of modern cinema, has officially signed on to compose the original score for the highly anticipated HBO television reboot of the Wizarding World. Cue the collective gasp from fans, critics and anyone who still gets emotional hearing the first three notes of a certain familiar

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Jan 18


Brooklyn Hit and Run Claims Life of Actress Kianna Underwood Former Nickelodeon Star Killed at 33 in Fatal Collision
Actress Kianna Underwood a former Nickelodeon child star best known for her work on the television series All That was killed in a hit and run incident in Brooklyn early Friday morning according to law enforcement officials. The fatal collision occurred on January 16th in the Brownsville neighborhood and remains under investigation by the New York Police Department. Police said Underwood who was 33 years old was crossing the street at an intersection shortly before 7 a.m. w

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Jan 17


Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman to Announce 2026 Oscar Nominations: Hollywood’s Annual Anxiety Attack Returns (And We’re Watching Every Second)
There are few mornings more chaotic in Hollywood than Oscar nominations announcement day . It’s the annual moment when champagne corks pop in some living rooms while publicists quietly close blinds in others. The unveiling of the 98th Academy Awards nominations marks the true start of awards season madness, transforming months of buzz, speculation, and “anonymous” insider chatter into cold, hard lists. Live Presentation Begins Thursday, January 22, 2026 5:30 a.m. PST / 8:30

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Jan 15


Golden Globes Hit 8.7 Million Viewers: Hollywood Parties On, NFL Looms Large
The Golden Globes are back in the cultural conversation, champagne glasses clinking, celebrities oversharing and social media doing what it does best, judging everyone in real time. This year’s ceremony pulled in 8.7 million viewers , a respectable showing that proves the Globes still have some sparkle, even as live TV ratings remain under constant pressure. For an awards show competing with playoff-bound NFL football and an audience increasingly glued to streaming, that numb

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Jan 14


Trevor Noah to Host His Final Grammy Awards — A Six‑Year Run Comes to an End
It’s the end of an era at Music’s Biggest Night . Trevor Noah, the ever-charming (and occasionally head-scratching) host of the Grammy Awards, is returning on February 1, 2026 , for his sixth and final time behind the Grammy podium. For fans of music awards with a side of sharp wit and quick cultural commentary, this farewell gig is the buzz heading into awards season. Since taking over the Grammy hosting reins in 2021 , Noah’s blend of observational humor and stage presenc

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Jan 14


Bob Weir Died at 78: Grateful Dead Co Founder and Rock Music Icon Passes Away
Bob Weir, the influential guitarist, singer and songwriter who co founded the Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78. His death was confirmed by his family, who stated that he passed away peacefully after health complications related to underlying lung issues following a cancer diagnosis earlier in 2025. Weir’s passing marks a significant moment in American music history, closing the chapter on one of the last remaining original members of the legendary band. Born Robert Ha

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Jan 11


Roger Ewing Dies at 83: ‘Gunsmoke’ Actor Remembered for Television and Film Roles
Roger Ewing, the actor best known for his role as Deputy Marshal Thad Greenwood on the classic television western Gunsmoke , has died at the age of 83. Ewing passed away on December 18, 2025, in Morro Bay, California, according to family announcements. His career spanned both television and film during the 1960s and early 1970s, leaving a lasting mark on American entertainment. Born on January 12, 1942, in Los Angeles, California, Ewing began his acting career in the early 19

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Jan 10


Keeping Up (Again): The Kardashians Move Back to Hulu After Peacock Exit
Just when you thought the Kardashian content shuffle couldn’t get any messier, America’s most famous reality TV family has packed up its contour kits and moved back to Hulu. After a relatively quiet stint on Peacock, Keeping Up With the Kardashians is officially returning to its former streaming home, reuniting the original series with Hulu’s ongoing reboot, The Kardashians . For fans, binge-watchers and pop culture scholars alike, this move is very on-brand. The Kardashians

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Jan 8


Emmy Awards Add New Legacy Award Celebrating Television’s Most Influential Series
The Emmys are finally admitting what TV fans have known for decades: some shows don’t just win awards, they stick . Long after finales fade to black, certain series keep living in the culture, quoted endlessly, debated passionately and binged repeatedly like comfort food with better writing. Enter the Emmy Legacy Award , the Television Academy’s newest honor, created to celebrate shows that have made a “profound and lasting impact” on television and the world watching it. Thi

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Jan 8


SNL Taps Teyana Taylor & Alexander Skarsgård to Shake Up January Lineup
If this winter’s Saturday Night Live was craving a shot of star power and surprise, January 2026 is delivering it in spades. NBC’s long-running sketch juggernaut has announced that Teyana Taylor and Alexander Skarsgård are set to host back-to-back episodes later this month and the results could be equal parts awards-season buzz and unpredictable live chaos. On January 24 , SNL will hand the mic (and the monologue) to Teyana Taylor, marking her first time leading the show.

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Jan 7


Olandria Shines on Golden Eve Red Carpet Ahead of the Golden Globes with Bold Style and Bama Barbie Energy
BEVERLY HILLS — Reality TV’s reigning fashion surprise Olandria Carthen didn’t just show up at Golden Eve: The Golden Globes Honor Helen Mirren & Sarah Jessica Parker she turned heads and sparked conversation with a daring, high-fashion moment that’s already the talk of awards-season style. Long before the Golden Globe Awards take center stage, celebrities hit the red carpet at this gala celebration honoring icons like Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Mirren. Stars delivered

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Jan 7


The Actor Awards 2026 Nominations Are Here: Same SAG Energy, New Name, Plenty of Snubs
The SAG Awards may be gone in name, but let’s be honest: the Actor Awards 2026 nominations are very much still running Hollywood’s awards-season group chat. SAG-AFTRA’s newly rebranded ceremony has arrived right on schedule, delivering a nomination list packed with prestige performances, buzzy TV favorites, and just enough chaos to keep film Twitter arguing for weeks. Announced Wednesday by Heated Rivalry breakout Connor Storrie and Abbott Elementary scene-stealer Janelle

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Jan 7


Mary J. Blige and Lifetime Are Still Going Strong and the New Movie Lineup Is Stacked
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has officially extended her deal with Lifetime , doubling down on a partnership that’s quietly become one of the network’s most reliable crowd-pleasers. And because Mary never does anything small, the newly announced slate kicks off with a film starring Tisha Campbell, Mekhi Phifer, and Russell Hornsby , a trio that already has TV fans paying attention. Lifetime and Blige’s Blue Butterfly Productions have found a sweet spot where star power, relatabl

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Jan 6


50 Cent Takes It to the Streets: A&E Bets on Curtis Jackson’s Gritty New Gang Rivalry Series
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is once again proving that his post-rap career glow-up might be even more fascinating than his music-era beefs. The entertainment mogul is developing a new true-crime series for A&E that dives headfirst into some of the most infamous gang rivalries in American history and yes, it sounds exactly as intense as you’re imagining. At a time when true crime remains cable TV’s most reliable obsession, A&E’s partnership with 50 Cent feels both inevitable and

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Jan 6


Critics Choice Awards 2026 Winners List: Big Swings, Smart Bets, and a Few Eyebrow-Raising Choices
The Critics Choice Awards have never pretended to be subtle, and the 2026 Critics Choice Awards winners list continues that proud tradition. Equal parts taste-maker and chaos agent, this year’s ceremony leaned hard into ambitious filmmaking, prestige television, and a few gloriously unexpected curveballs. If awards season is a long chess match, Critics Choice just knocked over the board, declared checkmate, and dared everyone else to keep up. With major wins for One Battle A

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Jan 4


Rockin’ Eve Rules Again: Ryan Seacrest’s New Year’s Special Hits Four-Year Ratings High
When it comes to ringing in the New Year on television, ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest has once again proven it’s the reigning champ of the holiday. The 2025‑26 edition didn’t just attract viewers, it pulled in its highest ratings in four years , reminding everyone that some TV traditions are impossible to beat. As the clock counted down to midnight, the broadcast averaged 18.8 million viewers during the critical 11:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m. ET window

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Jan 3


MTV Did Not Shut Down on New Year’s Eve, Despite Social Media Freakout
If you scrolled through social media on New Year’s Eve, you might have thought MTV had finally kicked the bucket. Posts claiming the network “officially shut down” went viral faster than a TikTok dance trend. Relax. MTV is very much alive. What actually happened was a more modest end-of-year shakeup: several music-focused channels quietly went dark, leaving fans nostalgic for the days when the network actually played music. On December 31, 2025, MTV retired its music-only cha

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Jan 2


Will Smith Faces Lawsuit From Touring Violinist Over Alleged Harassment and Wrongful Termination
Hollywood actor and musician Will Smith is facing a civil lawsuit filed by violinist Brian King Joseph , who performed on Smith’s Based on a True Story: 2025 tour. The lawsuit, filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court , alleges sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination, stemming from events that occurred during the tour. Brian King Joseph, a professional violinist and former America’s Got Talent finalist, was initially hired for a concert in San Diego i

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Jan 2
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