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HOW TO WATCH: 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Critics Choice

The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards will air live on both coasts from 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT to 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 across E! and USA networks. You can also watch live on USANetwork.com as well as the apps for USA, E!, SYFY, and Oxygen.

Peter Gabriel to Slowly Release New LP ‘o/i’ Around the Full Moon Schedule of 2026 - Rolling Stone

Peter Gabriel will release his new LP 'o/i' throughout 2026 based around the full moon schedule, and leadoff single "Been Undone" is coming January 3.

Holly Ramsay Wore Elie Saab—and Her Mom’s ’90s Wedding Dress—to Marry Adam Peaty in Bath - Vogue

Bride Holly Ramsay, daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, married Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty at Bath Abbey wearing Elie Saab. Her bridesmaids wore Victoria Beckham, and the Beckham family—longtime friends of the Ramsays—were in the congregation.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Vertiv, Baidu, Warby Parker, RH & more - CNBC

These are the stocks posting the largest moves midday.

Country star shows off nearly 300-pound weight loss in new photos - Syracuse.com

The country singer, who once weighed 540 pounds, credits treating food addiction like his past substance abuse issues for his transformation.

Stephen Schwartz Pulls Out of Kennedy Center’s 2026 Lineup: ‘There’s No Way I Would Set Foot in It Now’ - Variety

Stephen Schwartz, famous for 'Wicked' and 'Godspell,' said the Kennedy Center has become politicized and 'there's no way I would set foot in it now."

NYT Strands hints, answers for January 2, 2026 - Mashable

Every hint, nudge and outright answer you need to complete today's NYT Strands puzzle.

The 53 Most Anticipated New and Returning TV Shows Coming in 2026 - Variety

From the returns of 'The Pitt,' 'Survivor,' and the final season of 'The Boys,' to the new show 'The Beauty,' Variety previews 2026's biggest shows.

Michael Che reveals the most tense moment he's witnessed at “SNL”: 'Scary almost' - Yahoo

"This had to go well," the comedian recalls of one very high-pressure episode.

Here Are the Albums We Can’t Wait to Hear in 2026 - Rolling Stone

George Clooney gets French citizenship — and another dust-up with Trump - NPR

The French government says it granted George and Amal Clooney citizenship because of their contributions to its international influence. Their family has primarily lived in France since 2021.

‘Wicked’ Composer Stephen Schwartz Says He’ll Back Out Of Kennedy Center Hosting Gig - Forbes

Schwartz was set to host the Washington National Opera Gala in May, but he told Newsday there’s “no way” he would set foot in the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump’s renaming.

‘Star of the Show’ and ‘Ain’t Nobody’s Fool’: Dolly Parton’s Reign - The Wall Street Journal

Dolly Parton’s voice brought her early success as a performer. Her songwriting talent and her business savvy made her a music titan.

'Wicked' Composer Stephen Schwartz Cancels Kennedy Center Event After Trump Name Change - Rolling Stone

'Wicked' composer and Oscar-winner Stephen Schwartz has canceled an appearance at the Kennedy Center in protest of the Donald Trump name change.

Stand-up comedian, late night host John Mulrooney dies at 67 - USA Today

John Mulrooney, a Brooklyn-born stand-up comedian and late-night host known for his boisterous style and lengthy resume, has died. He was 67.

Tom Brady shares suggestive quote about ‘beautiful’ people after cozying up to Alix Earle at NYE party - Page Six

AMC Theatres Declares Netflix’s Stranger Things Series Finale Theatrical Event a Triumph; More Joint Netflix-AMC Cooperation Envisioned in 2026 and Beyond - AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.

LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Adam Aron, Chairman and CEO of AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC), the world's largest theatrical exhibitor, issued…...

Any way you look at it, the U.S. stock market is expensive as the new year begins, BofA says - CNBC

The vibes are good on Wall Street as 2026 begins. There's just one issue: Stocks are really expensive.

Actors Roundtable: Seven A-Listers From Dwayne Johnson to Jacob Elordi Talk Breaking In, Weaponizing Rejection and Jumping Off Cliffs - The Hollywood Reporter

Johnson, Elordi, Michael B. Jordan, Adam Sandler, Jeremy Allen White, Wagner Moura and Mark Hamill, all in the hunt for their first Oscar nomination, bond over what it took to make it in this crazy industry.

Deftones bet against Y2K nostalgia. The move paid off on 'private music' : World Cafe Words and Music Podcast - NPR

Frontman Chino Moreno says the alternative rock band has defied expectations at every turn. Their Grammy-nominated 10th studio album is no different.