Star Search Revival Premieres January 20 with A-List Judges as Golden Globes Kick Off Awards Season

Star Search Returns After 30+ Years with Celebrity Judges

The classic talent competition Star Search is officially being revived and will premiere on January 20, 2026, marking its return after more than three decades off the air.[1] The show will feature an impressive lineup of celebrity judges including Grammy-nominated artist Jelly Roll, actress and TV personality Chrissy Teigen, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar.[1]

Golden Globes Introduce Podcast Category in Historic Awards Season Kickoff

Hollywood's awards season officially launched with the Golden Globes, which made history by introducing a new category for best podcast for the first time.[3] The ceremony honored standouts in both film and television, expanding the scope of entertainment recognition.[3]

Top nominees at this year's Golden Globes included the film One Battle After Another with nine nominations, while the television series The White Lotus received six nominations.[3]

Box Office Dominated by Avatar Sequel

Avatar maintained its box office dominance for the fourth consecutive weekend, continuing its strong performance at North American theaters.[3] Paramount's Primate secured second place in ticket sales, while Housemmaid rounded out the top three.[3]

Entertainment Calendar Packed with Major Releases

2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for entertainment with several highly anticipated releases on the horizon.[2] Key upcoming titles include the film adaptation of Wuthering Heights starring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie, set to hit theaters February 13, and the comedy film The Breadwinner, premiering March 13.[2]

On the television front, Bridgerton season 4 will debut in two parts, with the first part arriving January 29, 2026, and part two following on February 26, 2026.[2] American Idol season 24 returns January 26, while the hit series Euphoria is set to return for season 3 in April 2026.[2]

Celebrity Sightings and Dating Rumors

Entertainment outlets have reported that singer Joe Jonas may be growing closer to model Tatiana Gabriella, sparking dating rumors among fans and media outlets.[1] The celebrity sightings also included Kim Kardashian's luxury winter getaway in Aspen, Colorado, and Ben Affleck's appearance on Jimmy Kimmel in Los Angeles.[1]