Celebs

A Christmas Story follows young Ralphie Parker as he navigates schoolyard bullies and fixates on getting a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Throughout the weeks before the holiday, he tries to persuade his parents and teacher that it’s the perfect gift. Meanwhile, his father enjoys a lucky break, and his mother works hard to provide for the family during a cold winter. The movie beautifully captures the warm, hopeful feelings of childhood Christmases and the funny, messy reality of family life in the 1940s.

This reality show features a group of women in Atlanta – some are doctors, and others are married to them. It explores how they juggle their demanding careers in medicine with their complicated personal lives and active social circles. The series shows the challenges they face both at work and at home, offering a glimpse into the lives of these ambitious women and their families within a close-knit, exclusive community.

The movie grossed over 410 million yen on its opening day, marking the biggest debut ever for a Western animated film in Japan. It also set a new record for Disney and Pixar animations in the country, with the highest first-day attendance ever reported.

Nemo, a singer from Switzerland, gained international fame by winning the Eurovision Song Contest with their unique song, ‘The Code,’ which blends opera and drum-and-bass. Shortly before competing, Nemo publicly identified as non-binary, making them the first non-binary winner of the competition. They explained that the song is a deeply personal reflection on moving beyond traditional gender expectations. Since their win, Nemo has been using their newfound platform to campaign for Switzerland to legally recognize a third gender.

This classic holiday TV special tells the story of a snowman named Frosty who magically comes to life when a discarded hat is placed on his head. Frosty quickly makes friends with a young girl, Karen, and other children, but they face a challenge: keeping him from melting! They embark on a journey to the North Pole, all while trying to avoid a selfish magician who wants his hat back. Narrated by the beloved Jimmy Durante, this heartwarming tale is a holiday tradition for many.

As a big fan of feel-good comedies, I recently checked out a show about a guy named Dave Johnson who moves his family from the Midwest to a neighborhood in Pasadena that’s mostly Black. It’s really interesting watching him try to connect with his neighbor, Calvin Butler, who’s understandably a little cautious at first. The show is all about how these two families – and their very different backgrounds – learn to understand each other and become friends. Cedric the Entertainer and Max Greenfield are hilarious in it, and it’s a great look at how neighbors can find common ground, even when they seem worlds apart. It’s a really heartwarming sitcom about community and connection.

Omar Little is a truly memorable character in television, known for his bravery and strong personal ethics. He navigates the risky world of Baltimore’s drug trade by stealing from drug dealers, all while openly living as a gay man. The show depicts his love life with surprising sensitivity, especially considering his violent profession. Importantly, the writers didn’t reduce him to just his sexuality or portray it as something shameful. He broke the typical mold of the tough, hyper-masculine gangster often seen in crime shows.

This crime drama, starring Al Pacino, is based on the true story of a bank robbery that quickly became a major media event. The robbery was motivated by a desperate need to raise money for the protagonist’s partner, Leon Shermer, to receive gender-affirming care. Leon, a complex character already living as a woman, is involved in negotiating with the police during the hostage situation. Though her identity initially sparked the crime, the film mainly centers on the tense standoff and how the robbery plan falls apart.

Police officers Schmidt and Jenko, known for not quite reaching their potential, go undercover as high school students. Their mission: to find the source of a new and dangerous drug. As they try to fit in and investigate, their friendship is challenged by the complexities of teenage life. Ultimately, they bust the drug dealers during a wild confrontation at the prom, proving themselves as capable officers.

Ann Dowd is back as Aunt Lydia, and Chase Infiniti joins the cast as Agnes. Lucy Halliday plays Daisy, Rowan Blanchard is Shunammite, and Mattea Conforti is Becka. The series also features Isolde Ardies, Shechinah Mpumlwana, and Birva Pandya. New images from the show were first shown at CCXP25 in Brazil.