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Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images Zohran Mamdani defied expectations in the 2025 New York City mayoral race, connecting with younger voters through social media and grassroots campaigning while centering issues like affordability and housing. On January 1, 2026, he was sworn in as the city’s 112th mayor in a private midnight ceremony, making history as the first Muslim, first South Asian and youngest in generations to hold the office. Mamdani took his oath on a Quran chosen for its symbolic ties to his family and the city’s diversity, underscoring the historic moment as he began his term. By his…

With the coming of festive season, many of south east London’s theatre like The Churchill, The Orchard, and Greenwich Theatre will be hosting their annual Christmas pantomimes for 2025.   From classic fairy tales to local twists, families can expect plenty of laughter, music, and Christmas magic this December. Beauty and the Beast Where: Churchill Theatre, Bromley When: December 6, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Tickets from: £20 Coming to Bromley’s Churchill Theatre is the romantic retelling of the classic tale Beauty and the Beast and supported by local Biggin Hill Airport. Headlining this year is Samantha Womack as the Enchantress and Hi-de-Hi! star Su Pollard as Mrs…

Image Credit: Michele Crowe/CBS News Tony Dokoupil replaced Maurice DuBois and John Dickerson on CBS Evening News at the end of 2025. As part of the Paramount Skydance network shakeup, the now-former CBS Mornings co-host is taking on a nightly role with the news program. But who will replace Tony on the morning show? In an on-air New Year’s Day message to CBS viewers, Tony vowed to put them”first” and that he would provide fair and accurate reporting. “A lot has changed since the first person sat in the Evening News chair. For me, the biggest difference is this: people…

View gallery Image Credit: FilmMagic Kelsea Ballerini’s love life has taken a fresh turn as she rings in 2026. After publicly splitting from longtime boyfriend Chase Stokes in September 2025 following nearly three years together, the pair confirmed over New Year’s Eve that they have rekindled their romance. Both stars shared heartfelt messages on social media — Chase emphasizing personal growth and accountability, and Kelsea speaking openly about her belief in love and breaking patterns after a “messy year” emotionally. The renewed relationship comes amid a period of change for Kelsea, who continues to focus on her music career while…

Image Credit: Getty Images Social media influencer Alix Earle and former NFL star Tom Brady were spotted getting close at a New Year’s Eve soiree in St Barths. Since the two are single, fans can’t help but wonder whether their hangout was the start of a relationship or if it was just a one-time thing. Below, find out what we know so far about the nature of Alix and Tom’s relationship and whether they’re romantically linked. Are Tom Brady & Alix Earle Dating? It’s unclear whether Tom and Alix have actually started dating, but they were seen getting close on…

Image Credit: Billboard via Getty Images The fallout from Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia and Zach Bryan’s breakup continues to play out. The pair split in October 2024 after about a year together, but the story didn’t end there. In the months that followed, Brianna revealed in a YouTube video that she was blindsided by the breakup and later alleged emotional abuse, cheating rumors, and a declined multimillion-dollar NDA offer — claims that kept their relationship in the spotlight well into 2025. Now, as the new year begins, the situation has shifted again. Zach has moved on and quietly married Samantha Leonard,…

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Zach Bryan has been one of the biggest breakout stars of the country music world, following his critically acclaimed 2022 album American Heartbreak. Since many of his songs focus on love and heartbreak, Zach’s relationships have often sparked interest among his fans. In October 2024, Bryan confirmed his split from Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia “Brianna and me have broken up with [each other], and I respect and love her with every ounce of my heart,” he wrote via his Instagram Stories. Since the announcement, Brianna opened up about emotional struggles during the relationship and claimed that Bryan offered…

Image Credit: Michele Crowe/CBS News Tony Dokoupil is stepping into one of broadcast television’s most high-profile roles. Beginning January 2026, the longtime journalist officially takes over as an anchor of CBS Evening News, marking a major new chapter in his career at CBS News. Known to viewers from his years on CBS Mornings, Dokoupil has built a reputation as a sharp interviewer, reporter, and author. Learn more about him here. He Is the New Anchor of CBS Evening News Dokoupil was officially named the new anchor of CBS Evening News, set to take over the broadcast beginning January 5, 2026,…

Festive filmgoers in Bromley are set for a packed weekend at the Vue Cinema with a multitude of blockbuster family favourites, musical treats, and late-night shockers. The action begins on Friday, December 26, and extends to Sunday, December 28. With a range of films including the new blockbuster Avatar: Fire and Ash, there’ll be something for everyone at the Vue cinema. Avatar: Fire and Ash will be showing at a range of times throughout the day, including 11am, 11.45am, 12.55pm, 1.45pm, 3.15pm, 5.40pm, 6.15pm, 7.30pm, 8.45pm, 10.10pm, 10.35pm, and 11pm. The magic continues into the weekend with younger viewers able…

Image Credit: COURTESY OF NETFLIX © 2025 Well, Stranger Things fans, the Upside Down has been detonated, and our favorite friend group is moving on with their lives. As long as you watched the season 5 finale, you should know that the tear-jerking, 2-hour episode had a bittersweet conclusion for all characters, especially Eleven. But is the show really over? Maybe so, but this is still the era of sequels, prequels, reboots and spinoffs! Therefore, the possibility of a continuation is never out of the question for any TV series. Find out if there’s any hope for the Stranger Things…