Rolling Loud 2026 lineup brings Carti, YoungBoy, Toliver to Orlando

KEY POINTS  Rolling Loud 2026 will stage its only US festival May eight through ten at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., headlined by Playboi Carti, YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Don Toliver, organizers said Wednesday, positioning the event as a bellwether for hip hop’s next commercial cycle. The announcement lands as global touring remains … Read more

Scott Adams, Creator of “Dilbert,” Dies at 68 After Cancer Battle

KEY POINTS  PLEASANTON, Calif. — Scott Adams, the cartoonist and author who created the widely syndicated comic strip “Dilbert,” died Tuesday at his home in Pleasanton, California. He was 68.  His former wife, Shelly Adams, confirmed his death, noting that he had been under hospice care following a May 2023 diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer. … Read more

First LEGO Pokémon Sets Reveal Iconic Pikachu, Eevee, and Kanto Favorites

KEY POINTS  Copenhagen, Denmark — LEGO, the Danish toy manufacturer known for its interlocking bricks, is entering the world of Pokémon for the first time with a series of officially licensed building sets.  The collection, which will be available globally starting February 27, 2026, features some of the franchise’s most recognizable creatures, including Pikachu, Charizard, … Read more

First ever Pokémon LEGO sets launch in February 2026, targeting adult collectors with iconic characters

KEY POINTS  LEGO will release its first ever Pokémon LEGO sets in February 2026, introducing buildable display models of Pikachu, Eevee and the original Kanto region starters Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise.  The sets, developed under a new licensing partnership with The Pokémon Co., will go on sale globally beginning Feb. 27, coinciding with the annual … Read more

Teyana Taylor Golden Globe Win Sparks Conversation on Mental Health and Representation

KEY POINTS  Beverly Hills, California, Jan. 11, 2026 — Teyana Taylor made a memorable statement at the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, winning Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture for her work in One Battle After Another.  The singer turned actress drew attention both for … Read more

Owen Cooper Reveals Daniel Day Lewis Praises Adolescence Netflix Series

KEY POINTS  LOS ANGELES — Owen Cooper, the teenage star of the Netflix drama Adolescence, revealed that acclaimed actor Daniel Day Lewis is among the series’ admirers, highlighting the growing cultural impact of streaming television on global audiences.  Cooper, who won an Emmy for portraying a schoolboy accused of murdering a classmate, appeared at the … Read more

Glen Powell’s “Running Man” to Stream on Paramount+ January 13

KEY POINTS  LOS ANGELES — The action comedy film The Running Man, starring Glen Powell, will become available for streaming on Paramount+ starting January 13, following its theatrical release in November.  Directed by Edgar Wright, the movie is an adaptation of the 1982 Stephen King novel published under his pseudonym Richard Bachman. The story follows … Read more

Oprah Winfrey weight loss journey reframes obesity as a medical condition, not a moral failing

KEY POINTS  NEW YORK — Oprah Winfrey, one of the most recognizable media figures in the world, is redefining a decadeslong public struggle with weight as a biological and medical issue rather than a personal failure.  Following her recent disclosure that she is using prescription weight loss medication and has reached what she describes as … Read more

Bob Weir Dies at 78, Rock Legend Who Redefined Live Music

KEY POINTS  Bob Weir, the understated singer, songwriter and rhythm guitarist who co-founded the Grateful Dead and helped redefine live improvisational rock, has died at age 78, his family announced Saturday on Instagram.  Weir died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after complications from underlying lung issues following a recent cancer diagnosis, according to the statement.  … Read more

Hollywood Mourns T.K. Carter Death: Actor Known for ‘The Thing’ and ‘Space Jam’

KEY POINTS  Duarte, California – Thomas Kent “T.K.” Carter, the actor celebrated for his roles in John Carpenter’s sci-fi horror classic The Thing and the 1996 animated/live action sports film Space Jam, was found dead at his home in Duarte, California, on Friday.  He was 69, according to TMZ. Authorities received a call to his … Read more