Viral Trends & Drama

Pokémon Company has revealed Perfect Order, new Pokémon TCG set launching in March with Mega Pokémon returning

Nintendo has revealed its first alternate Switch 2 Joy-Cons, but fans raised concerns over design changes and cost

Disney+ will add a TikTok-style short video feed in the U.S. to boost daily engagement and mobile-first discovery

Meghan Trainor addressed Ashley Tisdale’s “toxic” mom group claims, suggesting surprise

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Health, a dedicated space for wellness chats as 230 million users seek health advice weekly

Epic Games releases official trailer, confirming five-player Quints playlist and free event mini pass

Mojang Studios previews redesigned baby mobs for future Minecraft update, adding new models, sounds and naming options

Red Dead Redemption 2 Online adds free January 2026 content featuring new bounties, bonuses and limited-time items

Warner stressed that Netflix’s proposal offers superior certainty and value for shareholders than Paramount's

IO Interactive’s James Bond game 007 First Light launches May 2026 with a new origin story and multi-platform release

Pokopia preorders from the Pokemon Center include free Ditto plush and Ditto-themed in-game rug

AI-generated manga has topped young adult e-book rankings in Japan, prompting debate among readers and creators

Sony has patented an AI “ghost” player designed to assist or complete difficult game sections for players

The former NFL offensive tackle is suing his his ex-wife, alleging invasion of privacy after her viral remarks

Sanrio will debut 12 Hello Kitty friends in the US in 2026 across games, shows and new content

Brenay Montague discusses alienation of affection lawsuit, relationship fallout, and online backlash

To justify his character's mindset, the Thor actor journaled daily and tried to view the world through Dementus’s eyes

Fans urged MrBeast to help NewJeans member Danielle Marsh after ADOR terminated her contract in December 2025

Yoichiro Tanabe apologises after posting AI modified image of STU48 idol amid backlash calling it "sexual harassment"

League of Legends went offline on January 4 2026 due to error affecting logins worldwide, echoing similar 2016 outage

A former Rockstar developer says Grand Theft Auto remains US-focused because global locations carry higher risk

The snack plate at the Critics Choice Awards 2026 drew attention online as fans shared photos of the spread

Genshin Impact anime progressing steadily, says combat designer Aquaria, with no official release date yet

The husband constantly fidgets, snores loudly, frequently visits the bathroom trips with the lights on

"I go hard," McLendon-Covey said. "From September to Jan 1, that’s my season for decorating"

The streamer takes on the world's fastest land animal amid a series of high-profile racing challenges

Lily Phillips’ baptism has prompted online debate over faith, accountability and visible change after viral fame

The couple tied the knot in 2013 and share two daughters Lincoln and Delta

Jump was part of a five-person performance, during which one parachutist landed outside the stadium

“Starting the new year by removing my past mistakes feels productive,” Lorenze wrote on Instagram stories

Claire Brosseau has spent over three decades living with several mental illnesses that have remained untreatable

"The hardest thing," he said, "was watching the impact it had on the people I love"

Bandai Namco will continue support for Tekken 8 in 2026, with departure of long-time series director Katsuhiro Harada

"This isn’t just about me," Stef Reid said. "It’s about a lot of people who have been overlooked for a long time."

Van Pelt recovered quickly after appearing visibly disgusted by unexpected live footage during SportsCenter

Report claims new AAA John Wick game is in early development, planing to expand the franchise beyond films

Players have accused Battlefield 6 of using AI-generated artwork resembling CoD in paid cosmetic bundle

Cohen joked that Cooper would be cast as Ilya, while he himself would take the role of Shane

Hewitt welcomed her baby daughter with comedian Pete Davidson earlier in December

“I honestly thought my computer had crashed!” Holly said after winning the top prize

According to Disney, the injured cast member received immediate medical attention and is currently recovering

Early 2026 will see launches of Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, Saros, Wolverine, and 007 First Light

A viral 1/1/1 meme sparks laughs and confusion as social media reacts to January 1, 2026, with jokes and numerology

Analysts suggest CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk sequel may not launch until late 2030 as development expands

Ling Chao’s agency has responded after videos showed the singer confronting a stalker fan, prompting debate online

Formal presentations of these honours are expected to take place later in 2026 by King Charles III or other royals

Reports have since emerged that Enoch used donated funds to purchase a Mercedes valued at about $100,000

Alayah responds after Cenat declares breakup and addresses online claims linking her to NBA YoungBoy

Electronic Arts has confirmed server shutdown dates for three games, including BioWare’s Anthem, starting in January

Leak suggests an 8,278-piece Lego Minas Tirith set arriving June 2026 with price between $600 and $650