Major U.S. networks broadcast live New Year's Eve celebrations with top performances and the Times Square Ball Drop.

In January 2026, streaming platforms debut new shows and seasons, including Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Wonder Man, and Schitt’s Creek revival.

A Pennsylvania seventh grade won a state ice cream contest with a sprinkle-and-marshmallow flavor inspired by a social media trend.

A$AP Rocky released a limited vinyl for his 2026 album and partnered with Bilt to offer rent help in Harlem.

Oasis sold more 2025 concert tickets than Beyoncé, highlighting their reunion tour's success.

A Texas man won $5 million in a scratch-off lottery, the largest recent prize.

"Golden" by HUNTR/X ties record for 19 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart.

Marvel’s Blade game, set in Paris and backed by $109M, is still in active development with no release date yet.

A Idaho survey found 38% of residents correctly identified a celebrity born on Dec. 25, with Justin Timberlake and Mariah Carey most recognized.

Owen Sound hosts a free, family-friendly New Year’s Eve event with music, food, countdown, and fireworks.