Just two days after celebrating New Year’s Eve with Alix Earle, seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady went to the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic in Miami on January 2nd. He watched the New York Rangers play against the Florida Panthers at loanDepot Park.
I was so intrigued when I noticed the Montauk reference in Hopper and Joyce’s proposal scene! Apparently, it was Ross’s idea, as Matt Duffer explained in an interview. But, thankfully, they clarified that there aren’t any plans for a spin-off series set there. Matt actually thought it was a sweet addition, and I agree – it was a nice touch! They really emphasized that this is where the story of these characters concludes, which is a little bittersweet, but good to know.
HBO and HBO Max are expected to maintain their success through 2026. The streaming service is beginning the year with returning favorites from 2025, and the main HBO network will soon premiere A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Despite the recent merger between Netflix and Warner Bros., 2026 looks promising. But before looking ahead, let’s take a moment to remember the best shows HBO Max offered over the past year.
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New research suggests that the subtle quantum process of decoherence could provide a measurable signature of the Unruh effect, a long-predicted phenomenon linking acceleration and thermal radiation.
The ending of Stranger Things felt natural, but the show has always hinted at possibilities for future stories. Although the main plot wrapped up, the show’s world has become expansive, leaving unanswered questions about what’s happening in and around Hawkins, Indiana. Starting with science fiction and supernatural horror, Stranger Things has grown and changed over time.
Dax Shepard, host of the Armchair Expert podcast, and Kristen Bell, star of Frozen, celebrated the new year with their daughters, Lincoln, 12, and Delta, 11, surrounded by family and friends.
Finn Wolfhard, known for his role in Stranger Things, told Esquire magazine that he’s now prioritizing his band, The Aubreys, and his music. With Stranger Things finished, he doesn’t have any acting jobs confirmed right now. However, he hinted that he might return to the It franchise someday, though he didn’t say exactly how – he could have a major role, a small cameo, or even just be referenced in the story.
In a Year-End Special that felt less “forecast” and more “hot takes I drank from the coffee maker,” Schiff declared 2025 was Bitcoin’s reality TV season: everyone wanted it to go up, but it went Eh, I’ll just stay at home and binge Netflix. Why? Stocks, gold, even silver? They flexed their gains while BTC played the wallflower. 😩
The TV show Bones centers around Temperance Brennan, a forensic anthropologist, and her FBI partner, Seeley Booth. Despite their very different personalities, the pair had great chemistry, which kept the show running for over ten years. Though the series ended in 2017, I’m hoping the rumors of a 2025 revival actually come true.
Whether it’s raw strength, advanced technology, or exceptional skill, here are seven comic book characters who wouldn’t stand a chance against John Constantine.