Artists You Need to Hear Right Now

Artists You Need to Hear Right Now

Music fans, get ready to update your playlists! From infectious pop to cutting-edge electronic beats, a new wave of artists is making serious noise across genres. This spotlight highlights emerging (and buzzworthy) names in pop, indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic. Each of these acts has a breakout hit, a distinctive voice, and a growing fanbase.

Chappell Roan

The Missouri-born singer turned heads with “Pink Pony Club” and her theatrical 2023 album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess. Known for flamboyant performances and a bold queer aesthetic, Roan brings a glam-rock edge to modern pop.

The Last Dinner Party

London’s art-rock darlings gained viral fame with “Nothing Matters” and are redefining what a rock band looks and sounds like in 2025. Their operatic, baroque style and striking visuals make them ones to watch.

Ice Spice

Still riding high from “Munch (Feelin’ U)” and collabs with Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift, Ice Spice is blending New York drill and pop sensibility like no one else — with style, swagger, and major chart heat.

Coco Jones

Once a Disney Channel star, Coco soared to R&B stardom with her Grammy-winning hit “ICU.” Her rich vocals and smooth melodies channel the soulful elegance of ‘90s icons with a fresh modern flair.

TSHA

This UK producer’s sound bridges electronic, house, and emotional ambiance. Her debut album Capricorn Sun and tracks like “Somebody” showcase sonic storytelling and dancefloor soul.

Teezo Touchdown

With nails in his hair and no boundaries on his sound, Teezo fuses punk, rap, and rock. His debut album How Do You Sleep At Night? is as inventive as his style — unpredictable, playful, and defiant of genre labels.

🎧 Add them to your playlist and keep an eye on these breakout stars — they’re shaping the future of music now!

Top Picks to Binge

STREAMING • BINGE LIST

Top Picks to Binge Right Now

Ten shows that *actually* deliver the “one more episode” feeling — from prestige drama to comfort comedy. Links below take you to a watch-options page (so you can jump to your streaming service fast).

Dated: Tip: availability varies by region Mode: weekend-ready

Prestige & Addictive Page-Turners

Mind-bender

Severance

Corporate sci-fi paranoia with cliffhangers that feel engineered to erase your bedtime.

Binge danger Thriller
Big drama

The Last of Us

A survival story that hits hard emotionally — the kind of show you watch in “just one more” batches.

Must-watch Drama
Action + dark humor

Fallout

Post-apocalyptic mayhem with big set pieces and a “next episode” hook baked into every reveal.

Crowd-pleaser Action
High-stakes

The Pitt

A hectic medical drama that moves fast — perfect for a “one season in a weekend” sprint.

Can’t stop Medical
Intense

Adolescence

A sharp, unsettling drama that’s tough — and impossible to look away from once you start.

Buzz pick Drama
Gritty

Blue Lights

A Belfast police drama with escalating tension that makes “one episode” a lie you tell yourself.

Critic favorite Crime

Laughs & Comfort That Still Slap

Hollywood satire

The Studio

Inside-baseball chaos for anyone who lives for entertainment news and industry mess.

Bingeable comedy Satire
Feel-good

Abbott Elementary

Easy to binge, easy to love — sharp jokes, warm heart, and “just one more” episodes.

Comfort binge Comedy
Glossy escapism

Emily in Paris

Rom-com comfort TV with fashion, chaos, and the kind of cliffhangers that keep you clicking “next.”

Low-stress Rom-com
Animated weirdness

The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball

Surreal, fast, and wildly creative — perfect background-or-full-focus binge energy.

All-ages Animation

2025 Beauty Pageant Winners

2025 Major Beauty Pageant Winners

Pageant fans, it’s time to crown the queens of 2025! From dazzling gowns to powerful interviews, this year’s winners wowed judges and audiences around the world. Here’s a spotlight on the titleholders from the globe’s biggest pageants.

Miss Universe 2025

Fátima Bosch (Mexico) captured the crown in Nonthaburi, Thailand. She’s the fourth Mexican to take the title, earning praise for her environmental advocacy and commanding stage presence.

Miss World 2025

Suchata “Opal” Chuangsri (Thailand) made history by becoming the first Thai woman to win Miss World. The pageant was held in Hyderabad, India, and Opal stood out for her humanitarian platform.

Miss USA 2025

Audrey Eckert (Nebraska) earned the national title in Reno, Nevada. She’s the second Miss USA from Nebraska and brings experience as a youth mental health advocate.

Miss Earth 2025

Natalie Puskinova (Czech Republic) was crowned in the Philippines. She’s the second Czech winner in the pageant’s history and impressed judges with her strong environmental mission.

Miss International 2025

Catalina Duque (Colombia) took the crown in Tokyo, Japan. Her graceful performance and diplomatic poise made her a standout among contestants from 80+ countries.

Miss Supranational 2025

Eduarda Braum (Brazil) became the first Brazilian woman to win this title in Nowy Sącz, Poland. She’s known for her powerful presence and fashion-forward styling.

Miss Grand International 2025

Emma Mary Tiglao (Philippines) achieved a rare back-to-back win for her country. The finale was held in Bangkok, Thailand, and Emma’s compelling message of peace won global acclaim.

👑 These queens are more than beauty — they’re leaders, advocates, and icons in the making.



Movie News Updates

ShowBiz.com

MOVIES • NEWS UPDATE

Movie News Update

Holiday-week headlines, box office heat checks, and the marketing stunts getting everyone to the theater.

Dated: Focus: trailers • box office • releases Vibe: end-of-year chaos (in a good way)

Top Stories Right Now

Trailer drop

Marvel goes big: “Avengers: Doomsday” teaser hits the internet

Marvel’s next Avengers era is officially in motion. The new teaser spotlights a major return and points toward Doctor Doom as the central threat — setting the stage for the studio’s next mega-chapter.

Read the breakdown → Trailer story →
Release target: Dec 2026 Why it matters: MCU momentum reset
Box office watch

Weekend #1: “Avatar: Fire and Ash” leads the domestic chart

The pre-Christmas weekend crowned a new #1, with the latest Pandora trip taking the top spot in the U.S. box office rankings. (Holiday weeks can swing wildly — but this is a loud opening statement.)

See weekend rankings → Full week detail →
Timing: Dec 19–21 weekend Trend: holiday legs incoming
Indie heat

Chalamet’s “Marty Supreme” lights up limited release (A24’s big bet)

The rollout is loud on purpose: strong early numbers in a tiny theater footprint, then a Christmas expansion that turns buzz into real dollars. The industry is watching this one closely.

Variety box office read → Critics roundup →
Next move: Christmas expansion Angle: original film marketing win
Marketing moment

The Sphere stunt: Timothée Chalamet takes promo to new heights

Vegas’ Sphere turned into a giant, neon “Marty Supreme” moment — the kind of spectacle designed to dominate social feeds and make an original movie feel like an event.

How it was pulled off → Quick recap →
Why it matters: attention economy ≠ optional Result: movie becomes a meme (good)

What to Watch This Holiday Week

Streaming adds

Fresh drops (Dec 22–28 window)

If you’re staying in, streamers are stuffing the calendar with library favorites and holiday-week releases. Use the “what’s new” list as your zero-effort watch queue.

What’s new this week →

What’s Trending in the Modeling World

What’s Trending in the Modeling World

The modeling industry is evolving fast in 2025 — blending technology, inclusivity, and global influence. From vintage fashion revivals to virtual influencers, here’s what’s making waves right now.

📸 Fashion Aesthetics on the Rise

  • Streetwear Chic: Oversized silhouettes, sneakers, and logo-heavy designs continue to dominate editorial and runway looks.
  • Retro Revival: Y2K fashion, ‘90s minimalism, and early 2000s glam are all back in rotation — with modern flair.
  • Quiet Luxury: Neutral tones, clean lines, and subtle elegance are trending among high-fashion labels.

🌍 Global Breakout Models

  • Amélie Zoya (France/Algeria): Runway favorite of Dior and Miu Miu, known for her bold walk and activist voice.
  • Amélie Zoya
  • Sasha Li (China): Architectural beauty with campaigns for Louis Vuitton and Balenciaga.
  • Nyasha Kunda (Zimbabwe): Red carpet standout with Off-White and Stella McCartney appearances.
  • Lila James (USA): Social media phenom with collabs for Glossier, Fenty, and Marc Jacobs.

🤖 Digital Disruption

Virtual models like Shudu and AI-generated influencers are gaining major traction. Brands are experimenting with digital fashion shows and avatar campaigns, merging creativity with tech innovation.

💫 Real Representation

Inclusive casting is more than a trend — it’s a movement. From plus-size to gender-fluid to models with disabilities, today’s runways reflect real-world diversity like never before. Authenticity matters.

🎯 Influencers with Impact

Modern models are expected to have a message. Whether it’s sustainability, mental health, or social justice, personal branding and values are shaping who books the biggest gigs.

👠 Modeling in 2025 is about style, voice, and vision — and these trends are just the beginning.

Top New Shows Everyone Is Talking About

Top New Shows Everyone Is Talking About

Looking for your next TV obsession? From buzzy dramas and genre-bending thrillers to clever comedies and breakout hits, these shows are taking over timelines, group chats, and critics’ lists. Here’s what’s new — and worth the binge — right now.

🔥 Haven City (Netflix)

This gritty dystopian series follows a young rebel (Zendaya) navigating a walled-off society where memories can be bought and sold. Visually arresting and emotionally charged, it’s a sci-fi drama with social bite and serious Emmy buzz.

💼 High Stakes (Apple TV+)

Brian Tyree Henry and Claire Foy headline this legal thriller about two rival prosecutors caught in a conspiracy that goes to the highest levels of government. Sharp writing and high-tension courtroom drama make it a prestige hit.

👩‍🎤 Stage Right (Max)

Think Glee meets Euphoria. A coming-of-age musical drama set in an elite performing arts school, Stage Right features original songs, behind-the-curtain rivalries, and star-making performances. A Gen Z favorite in the making.

🧟 Deadweight (Prime Video)

A fresh spin on the zombie genre. When a small-town morgue worker discovers she’s immune to a new undead virus, she’s recruited into a rogue survivalist group. Dark, smart, and surprisingly funny — critics are calling it “The Last of Us meets Barry.”

🕵️ The Archive (Hulu)

This eerie anthology series explores a future where AI-powered memory storage changes how people grieve, spy, and fall in love. Each episode is a standalone puzzle — think Black Mirror with more emotion and less tech dread.

📺 Whether you’re streaming for escape or edge-of-your-seat drama, these series are lighting up the pop culture conversation. Binge wisely!



ShowBiz Jobs

ShowBiz Jobs: Top Companies Hiring in Entertainment

Looking to break into the world of film, TV, music, theater, or modeling? These leading companies are actively hiring across performance, production, and business roles. Whether you’re a creative, a strategist, or somewhere in between, these names should be on your radar.

🎬 Entertainment Careers.Net

Focus: Entertainment Jobs and Internships
Careers in Entertainment and Digital Media Industries. Apply here

📺 Staff Me Up

Focus: Jobs in TV, Film and Digital
Home to the best jobs in media and entertainment. Apply here

🎬 Warner Bros. Entertainment

Focus: Film & Television Production
One of the biggest names in Hollywood, Warner Bros. hires for everything from screenwriting and editing to finance and legal. Apply here

📺 Netflix

Focus: Streaming Entertainment
With productions across the globe, Netflix offers jobs in content development, tech, and marketing. Explore roles

🎭 Cirque du Soleil

Focus: Live Theatre & Performance
A hub for acrobats, stagehands, lighting techs, and logistics staff. Join the tour

🎵 Universal Music Group

Focus: Music Production & Publishing
From A&R to digital content, UMG is shaping the future of music. Start here

🎤 Live Nation Entertainment

Focus: Concerts & Live Events
The power behind global tours and festivals. Apply now

📸 IMG Models

Focus: Modeling & Talent Management
Opportunities in scouting, PR, photography, and business ops. View openings

✨ Dream big — your next opportunity might be just one click away!



Most Anticipated Blockbuster Movies Coming Soon

🎬 Most Anticipated Blockbuster Movies Coming Soon

Hollywood is already gearing up for its next wave of “you have to see this in a theater” event movies. From return trips to Pandora to multiverse showdowns and long-awaited sequels, the next couple of years are stacked with potential box office juggernauts. Here’s a preview of the biggest titles on the horizon:

🔥 Avatar: Fire and Ash – Playing Now

Avatar

James Cameron returns with the third chapter of the Avatar saga, introducing the fire-dwelling Ash People and ramping up the stakes for Jake and Neytiri’s family. Expect darker themes, moral complexity, and jaw-dropping visuals.
Source: GamesRadar+

🚀 The Mandalorian & Grogu – May 22, 2026

The Mandalorian & Grogu

Star Wars blasts back to theaters with a big-screen adventure starring Mando and Baby Yoda. Grogu’s Force antics headline this long-awaited return.
Source: GamesRadar+

🧸 Toy Story 5 – June 19, 2026

Toy Story 5

Pixar’s plastic pals are back in a sequel Disney sees as crucial to revitalizing its animation crown jewel.
Source: The Direct

🌊 Live-Action Moana – July 10, 2026

Live-Action Moana

Disney’s live-action wave continues with a high-seas remake of its modern classic. A visual spectacle with strong songs and cultural richness.
Source: The Direct

🏛️ The Odyssey – July 17, 2026

The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan goes mythic with a cinematic retelling of Homer’s epic, starring Matt Damon, Zendaya, and Tom Holland. Shot on open seas using custom IMAX tech.
Source: GamesRadar+

🕸️ Spider-Man: Brand New Day – July 31, 2026

Tom Holland’s fourth Spidey film resets his world post-No Way Home with fresh villains and emotional stakes.
Source: Stardust Magazine

⚡ Avengers: Doomsday – Dec 18, 2026

The MCU goes full crossover with Doctor Doom taking on a mega-team of Avengers, X-Men, Wakandans, and the Fantastic Four. The Russo brothers return for what could be the biggest Marvel movie yet.
Sources: Marvel, Wikipedia

🪐 Dune: Part Three – Dec 18, 2026

Denis Villeneuve wraps up Paul Atreides’ saga with a cinematic adaptation of Dune Messiah. Shot on film and loaded with returning stars and desert grandeur.
Sources: Wikipedia, Movie Insider

😱 Jordan Peele’s Next Horror Film – Oct 23, 2026

No title. No plot. Just Peele. After Get Out, Us, and Nope, his mysterious fourth feature is already locked for spooky season.
Source: World of Reel


🍿 These releases promise massive screens, immersive sound, and the kind of spectacle worth showing up for. Which one tops your must-watch list?



Current Biggest Singles & Albums

CHARTS

Current Biggest Singles & Albums

The songs and records leading the conversation right now — based on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 charts.

Biggest Singles

Billboard Hot 100 (U.S.) — Top 10

  1. Mariah Carey — “All I Want For Christmas Is You”
  2. Brenda Lee — “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree”
  3. Wham! — “Last Christmas”
  4. Bobby Helms — “Jingle Bell Rock”
  5. Ariana Grande — “Santa Tell Me”
  6. HUNTR/X (EJAE, Audrey Nuna & REI AMI) — “Golden”
  7. Taylor Swift — “The Fate Of Ophelia”
  8. Nat “King” Cole — “The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)”
  9. Kelly Clarkson — “Underneath The Tree”
  10. Andy Williams — “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year”

View the full Hot 100


Biggest Albums

Billboard 200 (U.S.) — Top 10

  1. Taylor SwiftThe Life Of A Showgirl
  2. Morgan WallenI’m The Problem
  3. Various ArtistsKPop Demon Hunters (Soundtrack)
  4. Michael BubléChristmas
  5. Bing CrosbyUltimate Christmas
  6. Nat King ColeThe Christmas Song
  7. Olivia DeanThe Art Of Loving
  8. Vince Guaraldi TrioA Charlie Brown Christmas (Soundtrack)
  9. Various ArtistsA Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
  10. Stray KidsDO IT (EP)

View the full Billboard 200


This Week’s Takeaways

Holiday season = chart season

The Hot 100 is stacked with perennial December staples, while the Billboard 200 Top 10 is packed with evergreen Christmas albums alongside current heavyweights.

A pop No. 1 + a soundtrack surge

Taylor Swift leads the album chart, while the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack holds a high perch — a reminder that fan communities and repeat listening can keep a project sticky for weeks.

What to watch next week

As December closes, keep an eye on which non-holiday singles can break through the seasonal wall — and whether new releases can challenge the catalog surge.

Today’s News

SHOWBIZ • ENTERTAINMENT NEWS TODAY

Today’s Biggest Entertainment Stories

Trailers dropped, Christmas-week releases revved up their marketing, and music-tech drama sparked new copyright anxiety. Here’s what everyone’s talking about today — fast, clean, and ready to share.

Top Stories Right Now

Film

Nolan’s The Odyssey unleashes its first trailer

A first look at Christopher Nolan’s large-format epic adaptation is here — and the scope is exactly what you’d expect: mythic set pieces, star power, and an IMAX-first promise.

Why it matters: Trailer drops this early are culture-movers — they set the “must-see” narrative months in advance.
Read more →
Movies + Marketing

Timothée Chalamet goes viral on top of the Las Vegas Sphere

The promo for Marty Supreme just leveled up: Chalamet appears atop the Sphere in a stunt that turns the venue into a giant ping-pong visual — a bold launch for a Christmas Day release.

Why it matters: Holiday box office is crowded — “shareable marketing” is how originals fight for oxygen.
Read more →
Music

Lady Gaga announces a Christmas Eve concert film on YouTube

Gaga is dropping Lady Gaga in Harlequin Live: One Night Only as a holiday special — a concert film premiere timed for Christmas Eve streaming.

Why it matters: Big artists are treating YouTube premieres like TV events — global, instant, and replayable.
Read more →
Music + Tech

Report: activist group claims massive Spotify scraping

A preservation-minded “shadow library” claims it scraped a huge amount of music files/metadata from Spotify, reigniting concerns about copyright, leakage, and AI training data.

Why it matters: The next AI/copyright fight won’t just be about text and images — music is now in the center ring.
Read more →

What People Are Watching At The Movies

Box Office

Avatar: Fire and Ash opens strong — and the holiday runway is just starting

The weekend box office conversation is dominated by Pandora again, with early numbers signaling a major run through the Christmas-to-New-Year corridor.

  • Watch for: weekday holds (Dec 22–24), then the post-holiday surge.
  • Marketing trend: spectacle + “you have to see this in theaters” positioning.
Weekend box office recap →

Quick Hits Worth a Click

Also

More details on the Sphere stunt

Another look at the campaign rollout and cast notes for Marty Supreme.

Read more →
Also

Deeper tech-policy context on the Spotify scrape

A second report framing scale, risk, and how it might connect to AI training debates.

Read more →
Creators

TikTok relationship reveal sparks chatter

A high-profile creator confirms a relationship after a months-long “soft launch.”

Read more →