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→ NewsThe Beauty: Ashton Kutcher and Anthony Ramos say series was inspired by weight loss drugs
Ashton Kutcher said Ryan Murphy's series "The Beauty" was inspired by the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, and the show premieres Jan. 21 on FX, Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
BTS returns after nearly four years as K-pop remains global
BTS will announce world tour dates and plans a new album for March after all members completed mandatory military service; their comeback comes as K-pop has grown into a more crowded, global industry.
Oprah reflects on diet-culture role and discusses GLP-1s in Enough
Oprah Winfrey's new book Enough, coauthored with Dr. Ania M. Jastreboff, says she played a part in diet-culture shame and describes using GLP-1 medications to manage weight.
Travis Kelce could move from Chiefs role to the broadcast booth
Andrew Marchand said on his podcast that Travis Kelce would be a top candidate for broadcast booth roles and is expected to command a high salary; Kelce hosts the New Heights podcast and has appeared on television and in film, and he has not announced retirement.
Jafar Panahi calls for international help over Iran protests
Filmmaker Jafar Panahi urged international help as Iran experienced a reported phone and internet blackout and news reports cited hundreds killed during recent protests.
The Pitt's Noah Wyle receives handmade 'Best Dad' surprise after Golden Globe win
Noah Wyle won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series and returned home to a handmade Best Dad foil trophy created by his three children.
'West Wing' actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant over alleged child sexual abuse
The Albuquerque Police Department issued an arrest warrant on January 9 for actor Timothy Busfield, alleging unlawful sexual conduct with two 11-year-old siblings and saying one alleged incident began when a child was seven. Next legal steps are undetermined at this time.
Bill Maher says 'woke' Hollywood dislikes that he can speak freely
On his 'Club Random' podcast Maher said he has been nominated for 33 Emmys but rarely wins and blamed 'woke' Hollywood for disliking his free speech; he was nominated at the Golden Globes for stand-up and lost to Ricky Gervais.
Kelly Clarkson says her children have been through a lot since their father's death
Kelly Clarkson says she has allowed her two children to sleep with her for comfort five months after their father Brandon Blackstock died; Blackstock died Aug. 7, 2025, following a yearslong battle with melanoma.
Avatar star Zoe Saldaña officially overtakes Scarlett Johansson as top-grossing actor worldwide
The Numbers reports Zoe Saldaña's career box office total is nearly $17 billion after Avatar: Fire and Ash, surpassing Scarlett Johansson's reported roughly $16.5 billion; Avatar: Fire and Ash has reported global receipts of about $1.2 billion to date.
Alix Earle reveals mother was diagnosed with cancer during DWTS run
Alix Earle posted a Jan. 11 video saying her mother, Alisa Earle, was diagnosed with cancer about halfway through Alix's Dancing With the Stars season and is undergoing treatment; the clip shows family at a hospital and drew supportive comments.
Nigerian artists lead at All Africa Music Awards
Nigerian artists won multiple awards at the 9th All Africa Music Awards in Lagos, including Burna Boy's Album of the Year and Rema's Artiste of the Year; other winners came from across the continent.
Teyana Taylor thanks 'Brown sisters' as she accepts first Golden Globe
Teyana Taylor won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Female Actor for her role in One Battle After Another and delivered a heartfelt message to the 'Brown sisters' while noting her children were watching.
Wunmi Mosaku debuts pregnancy at Golden Globes
Wunmi Mosaku revealed she is pregnant with her second child while appearing on the red carpet at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles, wearing a custom yellow Matthew Reisman gown.
Major incident declared as thousands without water
Kent County Council declared a major incident after Storm Goretti, a power cut at a pumping plant and other faults left thousands in parts of Sussex and Kent without tap water; bottled water collection points and tankers are being used and 14 postcodes remain affected.
KPop Demon Hunters wins Golden Globes for animation and song
KPop Demon Hunters won Best Motion Picture, Animated and Best Original Song at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, and the Netflix film has drawn more than 325 million views since its June 2025 release.
Hamnet wins Best Motion Picture Drama at the 2026 Golden Globes
Hamnet won Best Motion Picture — Drama and Jessie Buckley won Best Actress at the 83rd Golden Globes on Jan. 11, 2026.
Nikki Glaser Ended the Golden Globes by Honoring Rob Reiner
Nikki Glaser closed the Golden Globes wearing a 'Spinal Tap' baseball cap and saying, "This one went to 11," a clear reference to the recent deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner.
Golden Globes highlighted several clear best and worst moments
The Golden Globes awarded One Battle After Another and Hamnet while Nikki Glaser returned as host; the nearly three-and-a-half-hour broadcast mixed praised moments and criticized production choices.
Mississippi synagogue damaged by arson; one person charged
Authorities say an arson fire badly damaged Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, and local investigators have charged one person while federal agencies review whether to bring hate-crime charges.
Rose Byrne wins Best Actress in Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy.
Rose Byrne won the Golden Globe for best actress in a motion picture, musical or comedy, and the ceremony included early film wins for Teyana Taylor and Stellan Skarsgard along with a podcast award for Amy Poehler's show.
Paul Haggis settles 12-year-old rape case for $2 million.
Reports say director Paul Haggis has settled a 12-year-old rape case for $2 million. The accuser previously won a $7.5 million civil verdict in 2022 that was increased by $1.9 million for attorney fees.
Golden Globes: Jean Smart, Mark Ruffalo and Natasha Lyonne Wear Anti-ICE Pins
A campaign backed by the A.C.L.U. asked attendees at the 2026 Golden Globes to wear black-and-white pins reading "ICE OUT" or "BE GOOD" to honor Renee Good and Keith Porter Jr.; several celebrities, including Jean Smart, Mark Ruffalo and Natasha Lyonne, were seen wearing the pins.
Figure skater Maxim Naumov is named to the U.S. Olympic team after his parents' deaths
Maxim Naumov was officially named to the U.S. Olympic figure skating team for Milano Cortina, a year after he lost both parents in a Washington, D.C. aircraft collision. He skated at the U.S. Championships in their honor shortly before the team announcement.
Colombian singer Yeison Jiménez dies in plane crash hours before scheduled performance
Yeison Jiménez, a 34-year-old Colombian singer-songwriter, was killed when a plane crashed between Paipa and Duitama, killing six people; he had been traveling to Medellín to perform that night.
Stranger Things documentary 'One Last Adventure' arrives on Netflix Jan. 12
Netflix will release One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 on Jan. 12 at 3 a.m. ET; the documentary follows the cast, creators and crew behind the scenes of the show's final season and will stream on Netflix.
Ken Jennings Marks Five-Year Anniversary as 'Jeopardy!' Host
Fans on Reddit marked the five-year anniversary of Ken Jennings' first appearance as interim host following Alex Trebek's death and posted praise for his growth and public presence.
Kelly Clarkson gives rare update on her kids after Brandon Blackstock's death
Five months after Brandon Blackstock's reported death in August 2025, Kelly Clarkson said her two children are finding comfort in family closeness and small daily moments such as snuggling and walks.
Golden Globes 2026: How to watch the awards show and red carpet
The 83rd Golden Globes air Sunday, Jan. 11, live on CBS and streaming for Paramount+ Premium subscribers; Nikki Glaser returns as host and the ceremony will be held at the Beverly Hilton.
Kristi Noem falsely claims an ICE agent was 'ran into' before Minneapolis shooting
Gov. Kristi Noem said an ICE agent was 'ran into' before a fatal Minneapolis shooting; the article reports that her account was false.
