Nintendo is bringing back a classic with ‘Balloon Kid’ on the Nintendo Switch on February 4, 2026. This updated version of the original handheld game lets players control Alice as she floats through different levels using balloons, dodging obstacles and enemies. It’s a nostalgic trip for fans of 8-bit games, now enhanced with modern high-definition graphics.
Sidney Poitier broke barriers as the first Black actor to win an Academy Award, receiving the Best Actor prize for ‘Lilies of the Field’. Throughout his career, especially during the Civil Rights Movement, he deliberately selected roles that fought against harmful stereotypes. Films like ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’ and ‘In the Heat of the Night’ offered respectful and powerful portrayals of Black characters. Later in life, Poitier also served as a diplomat for the Bahamas. He remains an inspiration to actors striving for both success and a commitment to social impact.
Brad Pitt first gained widespread recognition in the early 1990s with his performance in ‘Thelma & Louise’. He continued to star in popular dramas like ‘A River Runs Through It’ and ‘Legends of the Fall’. Throughout the decade, roles in films such as ‘Seven’ and ‘12 Monkeys’ brought him critical praise and award recognition. He finished the 90s with a memorable performance as Tyler Durden in ‘Fight Club’.
Get ready to take to the skies! ‘Aces of Thunder,’ a new flight simulation game from the makers of ‘War Thunder,’ is coming to PC via Steam on February 3, 2026. Designed specifically for virtual reality on Windows, ‘Aces of Thunder’ puts you in the cockpit of famous World War II planes. Experience realistic aerial combat with detailed planes and environments, offering an immersive dogfighting experience for simulation fans.
Alan Cumming hosts a reality competition set in a Scottish castle where players try to figure out who among them are secretly ‘Traitors.’ Some contestants are ‘Faithful’ and trying to win a cash prize, while the Traitors work in secret to eliminate the Faithful. The Faithful must uncover and vote out all the Traitors before they’re all eliminated. Based on the Dutch show ‘De Verraders,’ the series has been praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and clever gameplay, quickly becoming a popular hit on streaming services.
Idris Elba is a talented actor who first became well-known for his role as Stringer Bell in the TV show ‘The Wire’. Beyond acting, he’s also a successful DJ and musician, performing as DJ Big Driis and releasing music over the years. Many people think of him as a hip hop artist because of his work in the music industry. He skillfully manages both major movie roles and regular performances at music festivals worldwide.
Blake Lively became famous for her role as Serena van der Woodsen on the TV show ‘Gossip Girl’. After playing the character for six seasons, she admitted it started to feel uncomfortable because Serena’s choices and behavior didn’t align with her own values. Lively found it frustrating that people often confused her with Serena and she was eager to take on roles that would allow her to showcase a wider range of her talent.
The incident happened late at night as Shepard and a friend were driving from Toledo to Detroit. Shepard decided to rest in the back seat to get ready for an early work shift, so his friend was driving. He remembers drifting off to sleep with the sound of the road, then being suddenly woken up by gravel hitting the car. When he looked up, he saw his friend completely slumped over the wheel while the car was going 85 miles per hour.
The car started to skid sideways toward the trees along the Michigan highway, and Shepard briefly tried to grab the steering wheel. But he quickly realized it was hopeless and decided to lie back down as the car flew into the air.
The actress believes the entertainment industry needs to reassess how it values experience and age. She points out that the negative feedback her character receives in the film is meant to be a wake-up call, highlighting the unfair practice of pushing older women to the sidelines.
She strongly believes that a woman’s creativity and professional value don’t diminish with age – not at fifty, sixty, or even seventy. As she approaches sixty herself this year, she feels energized and sees this as a fresh start, not a move toward retirement.
She shared with reporters that she feels like she’s entering a new and exciting phase of her career and has no plans to slow down. This aligns with previous comments she made to The Times, where she questioned why women should ever be embarrassed about getting older.
Created by Bill Lawrence, Scrubs premiered on NBC in 2001. The series centered around Dr. John Dorian, portrayed by Zach Braff, and his experiences as a new doctor.