‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026′: Eight hours, 42 artists and a ‘significant moment of unity’

ABC's 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026' (DisneyThis year's edition of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest will boast the iconic show's largest lineup and longest telecast in its more than 50-year history on ABC Wednesday. The show will span multiple cities, feature dozens of performances and run for eight hours, as Ryan Seacrest and his Times Square co-host Rita Ora tell ABC Radio. "We start at 8 o'clock, it goes till 4. We'll be in […]

December 31, 2025

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In brief: ‘Shrinking’ season 3 trailer, ‘Tell Me Lies’ podcast, and more

Apple TV has unveiled the trailer for season 3 of Shrinking, featuring the first look at guest star Michael J. Fox's return to acting. The Emmy-nominated show, starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford, returns Jan. 28 with a one-hour season premiere, followed by one new episode weekly until April 8 …Tell Me Lies is getting a companion podcast. Hulu has announced Tell Me Lies’ Official Podcast will premiere Jan. 6 with a season 1 and 2 recap episode. The nine-episode podcast will be hosted […]

December 31, 2025

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The Year in Entertainment 2025: Those we lost

Here's a look back at those in the entertainment community we lost in 2025:JanuaryJanuary 3 — Jeff Baena, director, husband of Aubrey PlazaJanuary 15 — David Lynch, director, Twin Peaks, Blue VelvetJanuary 30 — Marianne Faithfull, Grammy-nominated singer, actressFebruaryFebruary 26 — Michelle Trachtenberg, actress, Gossip Girl, Buffy the Vampire SlayerFebruary 26 — Gene Hackman, actor, The French ConnectionFebruary 28 — David Johansen, rock singer, New York DollsMarchMarch 1 — Angie Stone, singer, Grammy nominee, "Wish I Didn't Miss You"March 21 […]

December 31, 2025

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Chris Hemsworth stars as Thor in new ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ teaser trailer

The logo for 'Avengers: Doomsday.' (Marvel)The God of Thunder stars in the new teaser trailer for Avengers: Doomsday.Marvel released the second teaser trailer for Avengers: Doomsday on Tuesday, and it stars Chris Hemsworth back as the Asgardian god Thor.The trailer finds Thor kneeling in the wilderness as he prays to be able to return home to his daughter."Father, all my life I have answered every call. To honor, duty, to war. But now fate has given me something I never […]

December 30, 2025 1

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Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo recognized in UK’s New Year’s Honours List 2026

Cynthia Erivo at The Academy Awards on March 2, 2025. (Disney/Frank Micelotta)Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo are among the stars on King Charles III's New Year's Honours List 2026. The honors system recognizes figures from across British society for their public achievements, and commitment to serving and helping the U.K.Idris has been awarded a knighthood for his services to young people, while Cynthia has been made an MBE for services to music and drama.Idris has worked with the youth via his Elba Hope Foundation, which supports education, among […]

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‘Stranger Things’ series finale trailer finds Hawkins gang preparing for final battle

David Harbour as Jim Hopper and Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven in the finale of 'Stranger Things' season 5. (Netflix)It's time to say goodbye to Stranger Things.Netflix released the trailer for last episode of the fifth and final season of its hit sci-fi series on Tuesday.It finds Jim Hopper (David Harbour) monologing to his adopted daughter, Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), as she prepares to fight Vecna once and for all alongside the entire Hawkins gang."I need you to fight one […]

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In brief: Peyton List joins ‘Heathers: The Musical’ off-Broadway and more

How very! Cobra Kai star Peyton List is set to join the off-Broadway cast of Heathers: The Musical in the role of Heather Chandler. Her stint in the New York production of the musical starts at the end of January. "Can’t wait to take on the role of the mythic b**** herself HEATHER CHANDLER in NYC January 26th," List wrote on Instagram.If you missed Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie while it was playing in theaters, you'll get your chance to see […]

December 30, 2025

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The Year in Entertainment 2025: The movies that were top

The big screen took us everywhere from the Emerald City of Oz to the sparkling stage of a HUNTR/X concert this year. Here's a look at the films that defined 2025:It was the romantic comedy-drama film Anora that took many of the top prizes at the Oscars this year. The independent film that was directed, edited, produced and written by Sean Baker won five statues at the 97th Academy Awards, including best picture. Brady Corbet's epic period drama The Brutalist […]

December 30, 2025

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Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and more return in ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ revival teaser

Frankie Muniz in an episode of 'Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair.' (David Bukach/Disney)It's a family reunion in the new teaser for Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair.In the teaser, which arrived Monday from Hulu, Frankie Muniz reprises his role as Malcolm. We also see Bryan Cranston as Malcolm's dad, Hal, and Jane Kaczmarek as Malcolm's mom, Lois.Like the original series, the teaser is filled with quirky and loud family moments that made the sitcom a beloved show for […]

December 29, 2025