Black Widow, played by Academy Award nominee Scarlett Johansson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, doesn’t have superpowers. However, she’s an incredibly skilled fighter, strategist, and spy, often surpassing her teammates. Both the comics and her movies demonstrate just how formidable Black Widow really is.
So, what’s next for Ariana Grande? She’s kicking off her first tour in seven years, and after that, she plans to take a break from touring for a significant amount of time. As for acting, she has two projects lined up: Meet the Parents 4 and AHS 13. A new album (AG8) likely won’t be released for a while, though. In a recent interview on Amy Poehler’s Good Hang podcast, Grande explained that she wants to focus on projects that genuinely excite her. She shared that after spending a lot of time making pop music, she wants to explore her love for musical theater and comedy, and prioritize what feels right creatively, even if it’s unexpected.
Robert Picardo, known for playing the Doctor on Star Trek: Voyager, is returning to the Star Trek universe in Starfleet Academy. Before the series premieres with two episodes on January 15th for Paramount+ subscribers, Picardo shared some thoughts on Twitter about the franchise—which is celebrating a significant year—and addressed some fan reactions to its current direction. He started by…
A new line of toys from a third-party company includes the DW-E49 Side Slip, a figure based on the classic Autobot Sideswipe. They’ve also announced DW-E50 Plunder and DW-ES02 Trap Maker, representing lesser-known Decepticon characters. These figures are designed to be the same size as Micromaster toys, giving some of the more obscure characters from the original Transformers series a chance to shine alongside the popular ones.
I was so excited to hear that The Super Mario Bros. Movie is now on Prime Video! It’s actually doing really well – right now it’s the 9th most popular movie on there in the US, even beating out Jason Statham’s A Working Man. And it’s not just the US, either! People in Bolivia, Guatemala, and Costa Rica are loving it too – it’s the #3 movie in those countries. Plus, it’s in the top 10 in a bunch of other places like Colombia, Mexico, and Panama. It’s great to see so many people still enjoying it before the sequel comes out!
According to Variety, Netflix has acquired the rights to the movie Funny Story, which started development earlier in 2024. In addition, Netflix is changing plans for Happy Place, turning it from a planned TV series into a full-length film. This deal was finalized on January 8, 2026, just before the release of People We Met on Vacation on the streaming service. Alex Black, head of the production company Lyrical Media that’s making Funny Story, released a statement saying:
During an interview with People at the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards, Matthew Wyle shared a story about first meeting George Clooney over thirty years ago while working on the TV show ER. The series was a big break for both of them, and their working relationship blossomed into a decades-long friendship.
Alan Rickman, bless his soul, really enjoyed playing a genuinely good and heroic character. He was tired of always being asked to play villains like the Sheriff of Nottingham.
Euphoria is full of intense emotions, close relationships, and how young people can make harmful choices, while Succession focuses on cutthroat ambition, family conflict, and backstabbing in the business world. These shows seem very different, so combining them might not sound like a good idea. But surprisingly, it actually works really well.
Kate Hudson enjoyed a hazy IPA and some sushi in her car after a film screening. When she realized she’d forgotten chopsticks, she playfully used her acrylic nails instead. Later, at a party, she again relied on her nails – this time to quickly fix her hair. She joked that growing up with brothers meant she never bothered with brushes. She even changed into her Stella McCartney outfit in the car! It just goes to show, celebrities face the same everyday little struggles as everyone else.