84 m. ago What happened next: how KPop Demon Hunters became a global phenomenon and outranked Lady Gaga

It’s the Korean fantasy movie that came out of nowhere to become Netflix’s most-watched film ever. And social media mentions of its characters are outranking those of real-life superstarsWhen KPop Demon Hunters landed on Netflix in late June, no one predicted it would become a globe-sweeping, chart-topping phenomenon. The near-instant success of the animated kids’ film caught the industry by surprise, and six months later, fans are still hungry for merchandise, music, spin-offs and more stories. Here’s what you may have missed.It’s an animated ‘musical urban fantasy film’The story follows a K-pop girl group called Huntr/x (pronounced “Huntrix”), who are also demon hunters, responsible for protecting humanity from supernatural threats with their combat skills and empowering pop. Their rivals are the Saja Boys, who are secretly demons. When the groups are pitted against one another, the stakes are peace on Earth, and in particular the Honmoon: the magical barrier that protects humans ...

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85 m. ago Harlan Coben's Run Away on Netflix: full cast list, what's it about and episodes

It's an unmissable eight-part series for fans of the author

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2 h. ago He worked with the world's most famous names. Then he gave it all up for a Welsh pub

Nick Otley fancied trying photography and ended up drinking with Michael Hutchence and at parties with Kate Moss but the draw of the family business brought him back to Wales – it's fair to say it's proved a good call

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3 h. ago 33 photos that tell the story of 2006 in Wales, which was somehow 20 years ago

We look back on what life was like in Wales two decades ago

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4 h. ago 'You are my life': Sir David and Victoria Beckham extend the biggest olive branch yet to their estranged son Brooklyn in emotional New Year's Eve post as former footballer pays tribute to his family

In what appears to be another attempt to resolve their ongoing estrangement, the former Manchester United footballer included Brooklyn in his latest round-up of family photos.

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4 h. ago Photos show the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to keep flourishing in the digital age

In a breakneck digital era, the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to keep flourishing.

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4 h. ago State Pension age changes as millions could face delayed retirement

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 from April 2025, completing by 2028, with a further increase to 68 planned between 2044 and 2046

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4 h. ago Bibi, Laura Loomer and a pair of Netflix stars top the glitzy guest list at Donald Trump's MAGA New Year's Eve

President Donald Trumphas hosted a raucous New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago since the late 1990s - and is slated to do so again Wednesday night.

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6 h. ago Stranger Things to draw to a close with highly anticipated final episode

The episode will be released at 1am in the UK.

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6 h. ago Enzo Maresca on brink of Chelsea sack after breakdown of relations

Club set to open new year with emergency talksCryptic comments have led to rapid escalationEnzo Maresca is on the brink of leaving Chelsea after a complete breakdown in his relationship with the club. The situation around the head coach has been unpredictable for weeks and it is highly likely that a parting of the ways is expected to take place on Thursday.Chelsea are set to open the new year by holding emergency talks over Maresca’s position. It is expected that the Italian, who was booed by supporters during the disappointing 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, will not be in charge for Sunday’s trip to Manchester City. Sources have indicated that Maresca wants to leave the club but it is unclear if he is willing to walk away without a payoff. His contract runs until 2029, with an option for an extra year. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago New on Netflix in January 2026, including all 25 films from beloved movie franchise

Unexpected arrival is massive victory for subscribers

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7 h. ago David Beckham doesn't include Brooklyn in 2025 photo recap amid bitter family feud

While he didn’t include any photos of Brooklyn, he wrote that he was ‘so grateful’ for his ‘amazing children’

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8 h. ago Gordon Ramsay's scathing digs at Adam Peaty's family 'filmed for Netflix show'

Gordon Ramsay added even more fuel to the ongoing feud with Adam Ramsay Peaty's family after humiliating them in his wedding speech, which was reportedly caught on camera for his Netflix show

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9 h. ago Photos of New Year’s celebrations across the globe as the world welcomes 2026

Australia saluted the new year with defiance less than a month after its worst mass shooting in almost 30 years

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9 h. ago 'You are my life': Sir David Beckham extends the biggest olive branch yet to estranged son Brooklyn as former footballer pays tribute to his family in emotional New Year's Eve post

In what appears to be another attempt to resolve their ongoing estrangement, the former Manchester United footballer included Brooklyn in his latest round-up of family photos.

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11 h. ago Birmingham City to plaster Watford’s ground with reminders of St Andrew’s in desperate bid to change horrific away form

BIRMINGHAM CITY are planning on making Vicarage Road a home from home - by putting up reminders of St Andrew’s. Chris Davies’ club want their fortunes on the road to mirror their stunning form on home turf. And so Birmingham have taken photographs and signage with them that they will use to adorn the away...

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11 h. ago Simon Cowell set to create ANOTHER new band for rival streamer just weeks after forming boyband on Netflix

SIMON COWELL looks set to put together ANOTHER new band — to rival the one he created just weeks ago. The music mogul formulated seven-piece boy band December 10, pictured with him, in Netflix series Simon Cowell: The Next Act. Now he will be a judge on Who’s In The Band on rival streamer Disney+...

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11 h. ago Ricky Gervais' life from famous partner to London mansion worth millions

Ricky Gervais is one of the UK's most successful comedians and now he has a new show out on Netflix.

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12 h. ago Famous inventor says he has no memory of cozy Segway ride with Ghislaine Maxwell after embarrassing new Epstein photos emerged

Dean Kamen, 74, has broken his silence over photos depicting him with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein in newly released files.

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13 h. ago Pakistan’s premier offers 'complete solidarity' to Saudi Crown Prince after Yemen port strike

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoken to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to express solidarity with the Kingdom following the recent Saudi bombing of Yemen’s port city of Mukalla

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