Victoria Monét & Jaylen Brown spice things up on the dance floor for their latest link-up. Jaylen Brown has been known for a number of his off-the-court quests. Since becoming a frequent streamer, the Boston Celtics all-star has showcased more of what he does when he’s not dropping close to 30 points per game. Most recently, Brown was joined by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, Victoria Monét, for salsa dancing lessons.  In the video, Brown approaches the “On my Mama” singer as she takes his hand to start the routine. The two glide effortlessly on the dance floor in the one minute video. Monet was even surprised by Brown’s effortless steps by the end of the routine. “Oh!” Monét reacted once Brown hit a spin during the routine. “Come on!” he said in celebration after the music stopped. “I’m done.” View this post on Instagram The world was well aware that Brown’s got game, but now they know “he got moves.” Monét took to her Instagram stories after sharing the video. “That was so fun,” she started. @fchwpo thank you for having me. @raulsohostudious you are such an excellent teacher tysmmm.” Fans took to the post’s comment section to react to the surprise link up. “Not who I expected but I love all of this lol,” said one fan said. “Dancing with the stars would definitely be a good look for Jaylen. Victoria is stunning,” another said. Others complimented that the two looked “cute together.” Brown later tied his career high with 50 points in a Boston Celtics win over the Los Angeles Clippers, 146-115. He hinted at crediting the “salsa lesson” for his great performance. Was it the salsa lesson last night I gotta dance more often lol — Jaylen Brown (@FCHWPO) January 4, 2026

Dwayne “The  Rock” Johnson recently revealed his difficult childhood. ​Speaking with Variety, Johnson discussed the volatile relationship between his father, former wrestling star Rocky Johnson, and his mother, Ata Johnson. ​“My own mom and dad had an explosive and volcanic relationship,” Johnson said. “He was a pro wrestler at a time when it was the Wild West. There weren’t million-dollar contracts. It was paycheck to paycheck and just trying to survive. My dad struggled with his addictions and focused on his career and himself, while my mom was at home, raising me. She had to give up her own dreams and support the man that she loves. All she wanted was to be seen, and she was never seen,” Johnson continued. “And I grew up watching that kind of decline in a relationship when a man battles his own demons. I watched their fights. I heard their fights, which is even worse.” ​Johnson spoke about how his childhood trauma impacted the roles he accepted as an actor. He said this was one of the reasons he chose  to play “tough guy roles.” ​Johnson received his first-ever Golden Globe nomination for his work in “Smashing Machine. He also won the Creative Impact in Acting Award at the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival.  Johnson spoke about how he landed the role. ​“He [Director Benny Safdie] said, ‘I want to make this film with you,” Johnson recalled. “And I know how to make it. I’m going to write the script on spec.” Johnson said that, and Safdie instantly forged a creative connection. ​“I realized how much we had in common. I said, ‘Benny, I’ve lost 15 friends to addiction and suicide. Perhaps this could serve as a beacon or lighthouse to people who are struggling with addiction,” Johnson remembers. “And Benny began sharing with me everything that he had experienced with his own family members and addictions.” ​Johnsson said this was the first film where he sat  in his pain along with the audience. “It was the most freeing I have ever felt in my entire career,” he says. “When you make these blockbuster films, you have the responsibility of making the audience feel good. And the choices you make [are dictated by] the character’s likability. For the first time, every shot, every day, regardless of the scene, that never crossed my mind.”

Jennifer Lopez is setting the record straight on her standard for a new relationship. The multi-hyphenate said that if her next man wants her heart, he has to “earn it.” According to Complex, Lopez addressed her love life during a show in Las Vegas for her ongoing residency on Jan. 3. She shared her new perspective after performing  her 1999 hit song, “If You Had My Love.” Lopez revealed that “she initially sang the song with hope.” But as time passed, she now sings it “from a place of power. “Because the truth is, if you wanted to have my love, you would have to earn it,” Lopez told the crowd, “You would have to treat me right. And you would have to respect me. You’d have to accept me for all that I am. You’d have to love me if you wanted my love.” Lopez also spoke about the price of love. “You can’t have love without heartbreak,” Lopez said. Lopez’s most recent comments stem from her claiming that she’s in her  “happy era.” On the opening night of her residency at The Colosseum Theater at Caesars Palace. She even took some time to address her divorce from Ben Affleck last year. “It’s over, and we just, boom, and it’s fine. It’s all good,” Lopez said of the split. “The good news is that I’m learning and I’m growing. We’re in our happy era right now.” While performing in Bilbao, Spain. Lopez joked about her four divorces. At the performance, a fan held up a sign that read “J Lo, marry me?” Lopez hilariously denied the fan’s proposal. “I think I’m done with that. Yeah, I tried a few times,” Lopez joked.

Michael B. Jordan gave an incredible performance as Erik “Killmonger” Stevens in the Marvel Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. But the role had an impact on him. ​During an interview with “CBS Sunday Morning,”  Jordan said he needed to “decompress” after the role. ​Jordan shared that he “went to therapy and talked about it. Found a way to kind of just decompress, I think at that point still learning that I needed to decompress from a character.” ​Jordan explained that his therapy around the role “spiraled into a bigger conversation and self-discovery. “Okay, you know, I think that’s something that’s necessary for people.’” “Especially men. I think it’s good for them to go and talk. That’s something I’m not ashamed of at all, and very proud of,” Jordan explained. Also, his therapist “definitely helped me trying to be a good communicator and a well-rounded person, inside and out.” Jordan shared that he tapped into the spirit of “Killmonger.” “Erik didn’t really know a lot of love. I think Erik didn’t experience that,” Jordan explained. “He had a lot of betrayal, a lot of failed systems around him that shaped him and his anger and his frustration.” Speaking with Entertainment Weekly at the time of the first film’s release in 2018, Jordan shared his excitement about the character. “Being the protagonist usually means being morally correct. And being pained with making good decisions all the time,” he said. “When you’re an antagonist, you can blur those lines and be a little less on-point, morally. There are less boundaries, you know what I’m saying? You can be a little loose and have a little more fun. It’s dope.” Black Panther starred the late Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, and Winston Duke. Released in February 2018, the film  grossed  $1.34 billion worldwide.

Lil Duval added fuel to an already blazing social media moment with a sharp one-liner aimed at Celina Powell and her viral New Year’s Day post involving Offset. On Jan. 3, the comedian retweeted the widely circulated clip of Powell lying naked in bed next to a sleeping Offset and offered his own commentary. “I guess I’m the only n***a who left this ho on read,” Duval wrote, punctuating the post with laughing emojis. I guess I’m the only nigga who left this ho on read https://t.co/3XpxtU6Rxy — lil duval (@lilduval) January 3, 2026 The remark landed quickly, not as a claim of personal history, but as a joke rooted in cultural context. Powell has long been a polarizing internet figure, known for publicly alleging romantic or sexual encounters with prominent men in music and sports. Some of her past claims have driven headlines. Others have been met with doubt. Duval’s comment taps into that reputation, framing the moment as familiar rather than shocking. Powell’s original post did much of the viral work. Her caption read, “Made a tape last night & all u heard was him in the video lol. Offset you sleepy boy,” suggesting a sexual encounter without revealing explicit footage. The visual showed Offset asleep as Powell filmed herself beside him, flashing her middle finger toward his face. The clip spread rapidly, amplified by Offset’s ongoing public fallout with Cardi B. Lil Duval Clowns Around With Celina Powell’s Viral Clip Of Offset Sleeping Duval’s response undercut the seriousness of the reveal. Rather than react with outrage or disbelief, he dismissed the moment as routine. By saying he “left this ho on read,” Duval positioned himself outside the spectacle, implying disinterest where others expressed shock. The joke also reflects a broader weariness with repeating celebrity cycles. Powell appears. A rapper is named. The internet erupts. Duval’s tweet acknowledged that pattern with a shrug disguised as humor. In doing so, he echoed a sentiment shared by many online observers who view such moments as predictable. Notably, Duval did not challenge Powell’s claims or defend Offset. He avoided taking sides. His punchline focused on attention, not truth. The implication was clear. The drama thrives on reaction. He chose not to provide it. In internet culture, leaving someone on read signals control. Duval leveraged that idea to flip the narrative. Powell’s attempt to dominate the conversation became, in his framing, another instance of noise he ignored. With one sentence, Duval compressed years of online history into a viral joke. It referenced Powell’s past, contextualized Offset’s present, and reminded audiences how quickly scandal becomes satire.

Anthony Joshua released his first public message this week following a fatal car crash in Nigeria that killed two members of his inner circle, a moment that has paused the heavyweight champion’s career and refocused attention on loss rather than boxing. The crash occurred earlier this week along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, one of Nigeria’s busiest roadways. Joshua was traveling as part of a convoy when the collision took place. Two longtime friends and team members, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, were killed. Both men had worked closely with Joshua for years and were considered part of his extended family. View this post on Instagram Anthony Joshua, 36, addressed the tragedy through an Instagram post, his first public communication since the incident. He shared a solemn photograph taken during a private moment of mourning. The image shows Joshua standing beside his mother and the families of the deceased. One family member holds a framed photo of Ghami, a quiet detail that underscored the weight of the moment. The former unified heavyweight champion did not include a written statement. Instead, the image itself served as the message. The post conveyed grief, unity, and respect, drawing widespread reaction from fans and figures across the boxing world. Many interpreted the silence as intentional, allowing the focus to remain on those lost rather than on Joshua himself. Anthony Joshua Shares First Post After Fatal Car Crash In Nigeria Joshua sustained minor injuries in the crash and was treated at a hospital in Lagos. He was later cleared by medical staff. Despite his injuries, he remained in Nigeria for several days to support the families and assist with arrangements. That decision resonated with supporters, who praised his presence during an especially painful period. Multiple reports indicate Joshua returned to the United Kingdom on Saturday. He did so without public appearances and has not addressed his boxing future since the crash. Sources close to the situation say his attention remains on honoring Ghami and Ayodele. Funeral services for both men are scheduled for January 4 at the London Central Mosque. The services are expected to draw mourners from sports, business, and faith communities connected to Joshua and the families. The tragedy has overshadowed what had been a productive period for Joshua, who recently spent time in Nigeria reconnecting with his heritage. For now, competition has taken a back seat. The focus remains on remembrance, family, and collective grief, a reminder that even elite athletes face moments that transcend sport.

Comedian Chelsea Handler didn’t shy away from controversy while hosting this year’s Critics Choice Awards, delivering a pointed joke aimed at rapper Nicki Minaj that quickly became one of the night’s most talked-about moments. During her opening monologue, Handler referenced Sinners, the Southern Gothic vampire film starring Michael B. Jordan, while building toward the jab. “Sinners was a massive blockbuster!” Handler told the audience. She then pivoted, adding, “Although, I haven’t been invited into a Black person’s house since, except Nicki Minaj’s, but who wants to go over there?” The remark drew a mix of laughter and audible surprise inside the room, while igniting immediate reaction online. Handler is well-known for her slick remarks. Handler’s joke arrived amid heightened scrutiny surrounding Minaj’s recent public appearances. In December, the rapper faced backlash after speaking at a Turning Point USA event, where she made polarizing political statements and comments about gender that prompted swift criticism. Chelsea Handler Shades Nicki Minaj In Critics Choice Awards Monologue During the appearance, Minaj also referred to U.S. Vice President JD Vance as an “assassin,” a remark she later walked back. The comment landed particularly hard given the September 2025 killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a live debate in Utah, an event that deeply shook political and cultural circles. The fallout from Minaj’s appearance was swift. Some longtime fans publicly distanced themselves, posting videos of discarded merchandise and announcing their disapproval across social media. Minaj has not publicly addressed Handler’s Critics Choice Awards joke, though her silence has done little to slow speculation about a possible response. Handler, known for sharp-edged humor and celebrity roast-style commentary, did not revisit Minaj directly later in the broadcast. Still, the single line proved enough to dominate post-show conversation, underscoring how quickly award show moments can turn into cultural flashpoints. Elsewhere in her monologue, Handler balanced provocation with sincerity. She paused to honor filmmaker Rob Reiner, calling him “the nicest guy in Hollywood.” “Anyone who ever spent time with Rob Reiner knows that the minute that you met him, he felt like an old friend,” she said, shifting the tone briefly before returning to jokes. As the ceremony unfolded, fashion, speeches, and celebrations filled the evening. Yet Handler’s comment about Minaj stood out, illustrating how humor, celebrity, and current controversy can collide in seconds on a live stage.

A$AP Rocky takes a Stranger Things approach at his album building with the enlistment of actress Winona Ryder for Don’t Be Dumb‘s latest single, “Punk Rocky.” On Friday, Jan. 2, the Harlem rapper teased the project’s next single, offering a glimpse into what appears to be a darker, punk-inspired turn for the release. Ryder-starring visual follows the anticipated finale of the popular Netflix series. The teaser surfaced on Instagram and immediately set an unsettling tone. Model and actor Brooks Ginnan appears standing alone in the middle of an empty street, an oxygen tube resting against his face. The imagery feels stark and uncomfortable at first. View this post on Instagram As the instrumental drops, the mood shifts. Ginnan breaks into dance, signaling a release of tension and hinting at the sonic direction Rocky is exploring. Ryder’s inclusion adds weight to the moment. The veteran actress plays the mother of a ragtag group of kids in the Netflix series, who discover another world beneath their city. Her presence suggests Rocky is tapping into punk’s rebellious visual legacy as much as its sound. Folkert Verdoorn, Simon Becks, and Rocky himself direct the video. Rocky’s involvement behind the camera underscores his long-standing interest in visuals as an extension of his music, rather than a secondary component. A$AP Rocky Calls On Stranger Things’ Winona Ryder For Don’t Be Dumb’s “Punk Rocky” “VIDEO OF THE F**KIN YEAR!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR,” Rocky wrote in the caption. He also confirmed the single’s release date. The track is scheduled to drop Monday, Jan. 5. Fans quickly flooded the comments section with excitement. Many viewers recognized Ginnan from appearances in previous JPEGMAFIA videos and Edward Skeletrix’s “Congratulations.” Others focused squarely on Ryder’s casting. “Starring Winona Ryder??? You snapped,” one fan wrote. Another added, “Wait, WINONA RYDER???? Oh my Godddd.” Don’t Be Dumb is expected to feature 15 tracks, along with two bonus songs. Rocky confirmed that structure late last year. Still, the final tracklist remains unknown. It is unclear whether earlier releases like “pray4dagang” or “Ruby Rosary” featuring J. Cole will appear on the album. According to a special-edition vinyl description from Bilt, Don’t Be Dumb “moves through genres the way you’d move through a city.” Beyond its hip-hop core, the project is said to explore jazz, metal, indie, and R&B influences. With “Punk Rocky,” A$AP Rocky continues to reject predictability. Each teaser points toward an album built on creative risk, cultural crossover, and controlled chaos. Fans won’t have to wait long to hear what comes next.

Mariah The Scientist makes it clear to Hazel E and any other woman, you don’t mess with her Young Thug. The singer is standing firmly beside her fiancé, and she is not entertaining outside commentary. That stance became clear after reality television alum Hazel E left a comment beneath a recent video featuring the rapper. The clip, shared on Instagram by @shotbymoneymeech, shows Young Thug walking confidently among luxury cars in a coordinated designer look. Hazel E reacted with three fire emojis. The response appeared casual. Mariah saw it differently. She replied directly, asking, “Which part is fire?” Mariah the scientist G-checks Hazel E for commenting under a vid of young thug, hazel E says Mariah is insecure & tell her to worry bout the wedding because no one wants thug besides her pic.twitter.com/UaDRRCpQfJ — STREETWORK85NAWF BY DRE HOVA (@Streetwork85N) January 4, 2026 Hazel answered quickly and forcefully. She dismissed the exchange as unnecessary and denied any interest in the rapper. “He shot me too and I commented on the photographer’s page about the aesthetic of his work,” Hazel wrote. She added, “Lil girls be showing they insecurities girl nobody want this man but her.” The reply reframed the moment as commentary on visuals, not flirtation. Hazel E’s comment to Young Thug follows the reality star’s short relationship with rapper Blueface. The exchange landed during a highly visible chapter for Mariah and Young Thug. In December, the rapper proposed during his Hometown Hero concert in Atlanta. Mariah The Scientist Presses Hazel E Over Young Thug Comment The moment unfolded onstage, just after Mariah finished her performance. Thug presented a large pink diamond ring, drawing a loud response from the crowd. Mariah later shared that the proposal did not surprise her. “If you know me, you know that I have powers,” she said in an interview. She explained that she sensed the moment earlier that day. When asked about starting a family, she offered clarity. Children would come after marriage, not before. Hazel continued the conversation hours later through her own Instagram Story. She addressed Mariah directly, writing, “Be worried about planning your lavender wedding.” She added, “Coming for me unprovoked is peanuts.” Hazel closed by repeating that no one wanted Young Thug but Mariah. Fans quickly split into camps. Some praised Mariah’s protectiveness. Others felt the reaction went too far. One user joked, “That ring got Mariah acting different.” Another wrote, “Mariah is me cuz be specific before I get mad.” Critics questioned whether emojis warranted confrontation. Others urged calm. “Oh Mariah it’s really not that deep,” one comment read. Another asked whether emojis were now off-limits on Young Thug posts. The range of reactions reflected broader debates around boundaries, respect, and public relationships. For Mariah, the message stayed consistent. She is engaged, confident, and unapologetic. The year may be young, but she has already set the tone.

On NYE, Ice Spice rang in the New Year and her birthday; however, according to TMZ cameras, it seems she had a little too much fun. The Bronx rapper was spotted getting some assistance as she departed from a local New York club. At one point, as Ice Spice is being rushed to the car, she slightly trips over her feet. Not long after, the “Deli” rapper caught wind of the story; however, her response was lighthearted. “Best birthday ever,” she wrote with a GIF of SpongeBob in the comment section of a TikTok video posted by TMZ. The year has kicked off with quite a bang for the rapper already. Ice Spice recently made her voice acting debut in The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. The rapper also cameoed in Spike Lee’s 2025 film, Highest 2 Lowest, which stars Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky. Her recent moves to expand her business portfolio haven’t gone unnoticed. The rapper is eager to retire at 35, she tells Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen. Ice Spice turned 26 and turned up — maybe a little too much — during her birthday celebrations. pic.twitter.com/Fh50svnYVF — TMZ (@TMZ) January 1, 2026 Ice Spice Receives Backlash Over SpongeBob Screening Outfit Not long ago, Ice Spice found herself at the center of online debate after stepping onto the red carpet at a kids movie premiere in New York City, where her fashion choice drew both praise and criticism from fans and parents alike. The Bronx rapper attended the premiere of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, marking her animated film debut. For the occasion, Ice Spice wore a white lace, semi-sheer dress that quickly became the focal point of social media chatter following her arrival. Excitement initially surrounded her involvement in the beloved franchise, especially given her breakout hit “Bikini Bottom,” which nods directly to the SpongeBob universe. However, attention soon shifted from celebration to scrutiny as photos and videos from the event spread online.