This new show feels particularly meaningful for Jennifer Lopez, as she previously had a long-term performance residency in Las Vegas starting in 2016, shortly after her divorce from Marc Anthony. Given that her recent split from Ben Affleck was finalized in August 2024, many are noticing the similarities. Here’s what Lopez shared with the Las Vegas audience on New Year’s Eve:
After that, Green Lantern fans grew to appreciate Kyle Rayner, who became the sole Green Lantern protecting Earth and the wider universe for ten years. Though he hasn’t been the primary Green Lantern for nearly two decades – instead working as a hero on different worlds – he’s now poised to return to the role.
Cohen also disapproved of Adams’ focus on nightlife and partying as mayor, jokingly saying, “You spent four years going to clubs, and we always saw you there.” However, Cohen did acknowledge Adams’ success in reducing the city’s rat population. He quipped, “He made a dent in the rat problem, but maybe that’s symbolic—there are fewer rats in 2026.”
Bringing two fandoms together, Tiffani Thiessen posted a video to Instagram showing her, husband Brady Smith and their two children dressed in the signature all-white of the Backstreet Boys, hitting some classic boy band moves to the tune of “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)”:
Beginning January 1, 2026, the film Angels & Demons will be available. Released in 2009, this mystery thriller is based on Dan Brown’s 2000 novel of the same name. It’s the second movie in Sony’s Robert Langdon series, following The Da Vinci Code by three years. Interestingly, while the book Angels & Demons happens before the story in The Da Vinci Code, the movie adaptation takes place after the 2006 film. Both films were directed by Ron Howard.
Cooper and Cohen’s New Year’s Eve show was delightfully chaotic as always. The broadcast included a dramatic reading of Taylor Swift’s “Wood,” puppets of the hosts themselves, and frequent mentions of their show, Heated Rivalry, which is available to stream on HBO Max.
As a huge fan, I could really feel the end was near while watching Stranger Things Season 5. It rolled out in three parts throughout November and December 2025, and honestly, things had been getting so intense in Hawkins for a while now. You just knew as the final showdown approached that some of our favorite characters weren’t going to survive.
“San Junipero” is a heartwarming and optimistic science fiction love story. “Metalhead” is a dark and intense post-apocalyptic thriller that shows the dangers of artificial intelligence in a very direct and violent way. “Eulogy” is similar to the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, but with a Black Mirror twist, exploring how memories and love can be altered and endure.
Operation Beanstalk is underway. Eleven, Hopper, Kali, and Murray have arrived and immediately gone to the sensory deprivation tank. Eleven is re-entering the tank—a place with painful memories—with a specific plan: Hopper will tap twice when the Upside Down starts moving towards Hawkins, and three times when it’s time to destroy Henry. However, there are some unspoken concerns. Hopper doesn’t trust Kali’s plan to save the world—and his instincts are correct, as the others intend to sacrifice themselves—and Eleven knows he feels this way. She makes Hopper promise not to pull her out of the tank, no matter what, until she’s certain Henry is gone. He asks her to promise they’ll address their issues with Dr. Kay once they’re safe. I’m certain neither of them will keep those promises.
I was so thrilled to see Max and Lucas finally get a proper date in the finale – a movie theater! And now, the Duffer brothers, the creators of the show, have shared exactly which film they were watching, which is just the sweetest detail for fans like me.