10 February 2026 Meta’s chief executive Mark Zuckerberg found himself under intense scrutiny earlier this month as he took the stand in a high-profile lawsuit over alleged social media addiction and harm to young people at Los Angeles County Superior Court, where the case has quickly become one of the most watched tech trials of the year. The lawsuit, brought by a 20-year-old plaintiff who claims that heavy use of Instagram and other platforms designed by Meta contributed to

9 February 2026 When Bad Bunny took the stage for the Super Bowl LX halftime show in Santa Clara on February 8, 2026, the moment was historic not just for its music but for the way it wove culture, community and celebration into one of the world’s most watched live performances. The Grammy-winning Puerto Rican artist became the first solo Latino to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, delivering a performance that was as much a tribute to his roots as it was a showcase of L

08 February 2026 When Bad Bunny stepped onto the field at Levi’s Stadium for the Super Bowl LX halftime show, he did more than deliver a musical performance. The Puerto Rican superstar transformed one of the world’s biggest stages into a vibrant celebration of his culture, heritage and community. With a show filled with surprise celebrity appearances, energetic choreography and powerful symbolism, the artist used the moment to spotlight Puerto Rico while entertaining millions

07 February 2026 For years the phrase “Kardashian curse” has floated through celebrity gossip circles and online discussions, suggesting that athletes who date members of the Kardashian Jenner family somehow see their careers decline afterward. The idea has been repeated so often that it has become a pop culture joke. Recently, however, Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner decided to address the rumor head on, responding with humor and confidence after their sister Kendall Jenner

06 February 2026 Mariah Carey performed during the Winter Olympics 2026 opening ceremony, dressed in winter white Roberto Cavalli. REUTERS When Mariah Carey stepped onto the stage at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, the moment was designed to be unforgettable. The global music icon delivered a glamorous performance that combined powerful vocals, high fashion and dazzling jewelry, instantly becoming one of the most talked about highlights of the evening. As

05 February 2026 Bad Bunny got emotional as he teased his highly anticipated Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation As one of the most influential global music stars of his generation, Bad Bunny is known for commanding massive stages with confidence and bold creative energy. Yet in the days leading up to his historic Super Bowl halftime performance, the Puerto Rican artist revealed a deeply emotional side of himself while speaking to

4 February 2026 MS-13 and 18th Street have apparently set aside years of warring to form a “super gang,” according to police. LAPD Los Angeles, a city long associated with glitz, glamour and beach culture, also harbours a darker reality that law enforcement officials say is undergoing a dramatic transformation in 2026. Officials and detectives describe the emergence of what they are calling a super gang an unprecedented alliance of once-rival criminal groups that have set asi

3 February 2026 The 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games organizing committee unveiled an ambitious plan this week unveiling a set of venues for the men’s and women’s soccer tournaments that will expand far beyond SoCal while keeping the competitive heart of the Games in Southern California. On February 3, 2026, LA28 revealed that six additional stadiums from around the United States will host group stage and knockout matches in a coast-to-coast footprint designed to

2 February 2026 Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images The disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has evolved from a missing person case into a full-fledged criminal investigation that has gripped not only her family but communities and law enforcement agencies across southern Arizona. Nancy, who was last seen at her home near Tucson on the evening of January 31, 2026, was reported missing the following day when family memb

1 February 2026 Cyrus is said to be feuding with the producer. REUTERS At the 2026 Grammy Awards, the spotlight was not only on the artists who walked away with golden gramophones but also on a moment in the audience that ignited social media chatter long after the ceremony ended. When Lady Gaga accepted the Best Pop Vocal Album award for her critically acclaimed record Mayhem, cameras panned to fellow nominee Miley Cyrus seated in the crowd. Viewers immediately noticed that

31 January 2026 In a legal battle that has escalated into a dramatic courtroom conflict, luxury sneaker and fashion reseller Andre Ljustina has filed a lawsuit against Nike and the Los Angeles Police Department, alleging that a warehouse raid in early 2024 decimated his once-booming $12 million-a-year business, Project Blitz. The case, lodged in federal court in California, paints a vivid picture of how quickly reputation, partnerships and inventory can vanish when law enforc

30 January 2026 Legendary actress Catherine O’Hara, whose effervescent wit and extraordinary versatility made her one of the most cherished performers in television and film, died on January 30, 2026 at the age of 71. Her passing was confirmed by her representatives, who said she died at her Los Angeles home after a brief illness that followed a sudden medical emergency, ending a remarkable career that spanned more than five decades and touched millions around the world. Born

29 January 2026 When Sydney Sweeney stepped out onto the streets of Los Angeles in a striking set of dark purple lingerie to promote her newly unveiled brand Syrn, she did more than just walk through the City of Angels. She staged a full-blown fashion moment that blended haute couture sensibility with street-level attitude, turning a promotional campaign into a cultural talking point that has rippled through fashion circles, social media feeds and celebrity news pages alike.

28 January 2026 An AP photographer captures a powerful moment in the chaos of the Los Angeles protests Los Angeles, a city long known for its vibrant diversity and dynamic civic life, found itself at the centre of a nationwide wave of protests on January 30, 2026, when thousands of demonstrators took to the streets to protest federal immigration enforcement actions and express deep frustration with the operations of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. What began as plan

27 January 2026 In late January 2026 a major legal battle between social media giant TikTok and a young woman who alleged that extended use of the platform contributed to severe psychological harm ended in a surprise settlement just hours before the case was set to go before a jury. The California lawsuit had been framed as a test case in a wave of litigation targeting social media companies over concerns that their highly addictive design features such as autoplay, endless f

26 January 2026 TMZ reported the “Immaculate” star didn’t get permission from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. TMZ Sydney Sweeney, the actress best known for roles in Euphoria, The Housemaid and a host of other film and television projects, sparked a firestorm of attention and debate in Los Angeles when she was seen climbing the iconic Hollywood sign and hanging an array of bras from the massive landmark as part of a promotional stunt for her new lingerie line. The footage

25 January 2026 Joe Manganiello and his fiancée Caitlin O’Connor have traded the palm-tree skyline of Los Angeles for the leafy streets and changing seasons of Pittsburgh, a move that reflects both personal priorities and evolving realities in the entertainment world. After more than two decades living in L.A., the couple recently relocated to Mt. Lebanon, a suburb of the city where they both grew up, and in interviews over the past week they’ve opened up about why the shift

24 January 2026 In one of the most talked-about celebrity moments of late January 2026, Dakota Johnson and singer-songwriter Role Model appeared to confirm rumors of a blossoming romance during a low-key but visibly affectionate dinner date in Los Angeles. The pair, who have been spotted together multiple times over the past few weeks, stepped out of the popular East Hollywood restaurant Saffy’s on January 22 holding hands, a gesture that has fans and entertainment commentato

23 January 2026 On January 22, 2026, two of pop music’s most exciting young stars were spotted emerging from a workout in Los Angeles and promptly set social media alight with photos, comments and admiration from fans around the world. Olivia Rodrigo, the 22-year-old singer-songwriter whose meteoric rise from teen breakout artist to global pop icon has been one of the defining stories of the decade, was seen with fellow 22-year-old Tate McRae, a Canadian singer and dancer who

22 January 2026 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards on January 22, 2026, with Hollywood once again gathering around a slate of films that reflect the breadth and ambition of contemporary cinema. The nominations were announced in a live presentation from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles by actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman, and the lineup sets the stage for what promises to be one of the