‘Avatar’ sequel kicks ‘Ash’ at box office once again, crosses $1 billion gross

Zoe Saldaña stars as Neytiri in 'Avatar: Fire and Ash.' (20th Century Studios)Happy New Year from Pandora: Avatar: Fire and Ash is the first #1 movie of 2026.James Cameron's epic sci-fi sequel spends a third week on top of the box office, taking in another $40 million over the first weekend of the new year, according to Box Office Mojo. On Sunday, Walt Disney Studios announced that the threequel had passed the $1 billion mark globally.Another Disney billion-dollar grosser, Zootopia 2, […]

January 5, 2026 1

Entertainment

31st annual Critics Choice Awards: The winners

31st annual Critics Choice Awards logo (Critics Choice Association)The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards took place Sunday night, hosted by Chelsea Handler. The show aired across E! and USA networks. Here's the list of winners:Film categoriesBest pictureOne Battle After AnotherBest actorTimothée Chalamet, Marty SupremeBest actressJessie Buckley, HamnetBest supporting actorJacob Elordi, FrankensteinBest supporting actressAmy Madigan, WeaponsBest young actor/actressMiles Caton, SinnersBest directorPaul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After AnotherBest original screenplayRyan Coogler, SinnersBest adapted screenplayPaul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After AnotherBest cinematographyAdolpho Veloso, […]

January 5, 2026

Health

What An Extra Five Pounds Can Do To Your Spine – And How To Prevent It

Research suggests many Americans grow up without learning the fundamentals of healthy eating, making it harder to manage weight and long-term health. Even modest weight gain can place added stress on the spine, joints, and muscles, which increases the risk of pain and disability over time. Rather than chasing quick fixes, our experts explain small, steady habits that can protect the body and support healthier aging. Guest Information: Hunter Stoler, certified health coach Dr. Christopher Good, spine surgeon, CEO, Virginia […]

January 4, 2026 1

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Relearning How To Be Friends As An Adult

Making friends as an adult is harder than it looks, with so many of us trying to juggle busy, demanding schedules, living in new places and dealing with a culture that discourages vulnerability. We unpack why so many people feel disconnected and how you can put yourself out there and foster new and genuine friendships. Dr. Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, professor, psychology, Clark University Dr. Marisa G. Franco, psychologist, professor, University of Maryland, author, Platonic Links for more info: Quick Facts […]

January 4, 2026

Health

The Science Behind Happiness And Human Emotion

What does happiness really look like – and why do we feel the way we do? Scientists still debate what emotions are, how many exist, and whether they’re hardwired or shaped by experience. This segment explores how emotions guide our daily lives, and whether learning to understand them can change how we respond to the world. Guest Information: Andrew Ortony, Professor Emeritus of psychology, education, and computer science, Northwestern University, author, The Cognitive Structure of Emotions Nadine Levitt, founder, WURRLYedu, […]

January 4, 2026 1

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Too Much Plastic, Too Little (Actual) Recycling

How often do you buy an item from the store that’s packaged in a plastic container or wrapped in plastic? Daily decisions like these add up and are feeding into the global plastic crisis. Scientists estimate that there’s anywhere between 9 to 16 million tons of plastic on the sea floor, polluting the environment, harming species and releasing harmful microplastics into every corner of the planet and into our bodies. Two experts on plastic join us this week to shed […]

January 4, 2026

Music

Billy Joel joins tribute band onstage, gives first live performance since brain condition diagnosis

Billy Joel performs at Allegiant Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Imagine playing in a tribute band, and the artist whose music you're paying tribute to joins you onstage. That's what happened to the Billy Joel tribute band Turnstiles Friday.According to the Palm Beach Post, Billy, who owns a home in the Palm Beach area, attended a Turnstiles concert at an amphitheater in Wellington, Florida, and ended up joining them for two songs. He took […]

January 3, 2026 1

Music

Bryan Adams to release new album in 2026 — sort of

Bryan Adams speaks at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, November, 2025 (Disney/Frank Micelotta)Bryan Adams released a new album called Roll With the Punches in 2025, and in 2026 he's going to keep on rolling out new music. Well, sort of.In a New Year's Day video on Instagram, Bryan said, "In April, we have a new album coming out called Tough Town." But Tough Town isn't exactly new: It's a 10-track bonus disc that was included with the deluxe box set version […]

January 2, 2026

Music

Duffer brothers on landing Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ songs for ‘Stranger Things’ finale

Cover of Prince's 'Purple Rain'/NPG Records/Warner Records(SPOILER ALERT) Music has always played a huge role in the Netflix series Stranger Things, and the series finale was no exception.In season 5, episode 8, which debuted on New Year’s Eve, two songs from Prince’s Purple Rain — “When Doves Cry” and the title track — played a pivotal role in the culmination of the series' final battle, in which a bomb destroys the Upside Down. Show creators Ross Duffer and Matt Duffer have shared their thought process […]

January 2, 2026 1

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