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For more than forty years, Gus Van Sant has built a body of work that reflects lived experience with unusual sensitivity and restraint. From Drugstore Cowboy to Good Will Hunting and now Dead Man’s Wire, his films often draw from real events or personal histories while resisting easy sensationalism. Instead, Van Sant focuses on emotional truth, character and atmosphere, allowing stories to unfold in ways that feel both intimate and unsettling.

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JoJo Siwa, the viral internet sensation and dancer best known for her time on "Dance Moms" and her massive Nickelodeon empire, signaled a major career shift on Wednesday by changing her display name on social media, E! News has confirmed. She was 22.

The star updated her TikTok bio to reflect her full legal name, Joelle Siwa, prompting immediate speculation that she is soft-launching a mature rebrand for the new year. She shared a video lip-syncing to her 2016 breakout hit "Boomerang," captioning it with an

allusion to her "plans for 2026." Fans immediately reacted to the update. "Joelle feels so authentic, wishing you every happiness in 2026," one user wrote, while others were hesitant to let go of the established brand, noting, "You couldn't pry that name away from me."

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Nick Jonas is stepping into 2026 with honesty, vulnerability — and new music.

The singer rang in the New Year by releasing his latest solo single, "Gut Punch," while also sharing a heartfelt message with fans about self-doubt, pressure, and learning to show yourself grace.

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Franky Venegas, one half of the viral rap duo the Island Boys, began the new year in custody after being arrested in Florida on New Year's Eve in connection with alleged drug-related offenses.

Law enforcement officials say the 24-year-old was taken into custody Wednesday night and booked into the Collier County Jail in Naples. Venegas faces a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia and was photographed in a new mug shot at the time of booking. He is currently being held without bond due to an existing legal matter.

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Will Smith is facing a lawsuit from a musician who alleges sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination during the actor's 2025 global tour.

Professional violinist Brian King Joseph filed a complaint on Dec. 30 in the Superior Court of California in Los Angeles against Smith and his company, Treyball Studios Management, Inc. The lawsuit claims Joseph was subjected to inappropriate conduct after being invited to join Smith's Based on a True Story: 2025 tour.

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Signs of tension within the Beckham family appear set to continue into 2026.

On January 1, Romeo Beckham shared an Instagram recap of his 2025 that notably excluded his eldest brother, Brooklyn. The 23-year-old son of David and Victoria

Beckham posted a series of photos highlighting moments from the year, many of which featured his younger brother Cruz, 20, and his sister Harper, 14. One image showed Romeo and Harper enjoying time together on a jet ski, while another captured a warm moment between Romeo and his mother at what appeared to be a party.

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Tommy Lee Jones' daughter, Victoria Jones, was found dead at a California hotel on New Year's Day.

The 34-year-old was discovered at the Fairmont in San Francisco on Thursday morning, Page Six has confirmed.

A spokesperson for the fire department told us that paramedics responded to a call at the hotel's address at 2:52 a.m. for reports of a medical emergency.

"Bystanders were given instructions for CPR according to CAD records," the spokesperson said.

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Jennifer Lopez poked fun at her romantic history while offering a thoughtful reflection on personal growth during the opening night of her Las Vegas residency, subtly referencing her divorce from Ben Affleck.

The singer and actress, 56, kicked off her Up All Night concert series at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Tuesday, December 30. Speaking to the crowd, Lopez reflected on how much her life has changed since her last Las Vegas residency nearly a decade ago at Planet Hollywood's Zappos Theater.

"It's such a huge honor to be asked back," she told fans. "Do you know it's been 10 years since my last residency here. Almost exactly 10 years. It was in January. That time went by in a blink, didn't it?"

She then added with a laugh, "And in that time, I've only been married twice," prompting laughter from the audience. Lopez quickly corrected herself, joking, "That's not true. It was only once. It felt like twice," drawing even louder reactions.