85 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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1 hour ago 'Snow bomb' that left drivers trapped in cars on M8 made worse by 'poor leadership'

SNP transport secretary Stewart Stevenson was forced to resign in the wake of the snowstorm that brought central Scotland to a standstill.

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5 h. ago STEPHEN GLOVER: Ed Miliband's crackpot, cruel levy will hit less well

Could Ed Miliband be a secret Tory, or even an undercover agent for Reform UK? Of course, the notion is absurd. The Energy Secretary is a paid-up socialist and Net Zero zealot.

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5 h. ago Meet the cast of The Traitors 2026: From a barrister turned crime writer to a former police detective

Among those taking part in the game is a barrister turned crime writer, a former police detective and a personal trainer who is a fifth ranked muscle model in Europe.

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5 h. ago Newborn babies could be given Digital ID in 'deeply sinister' expansion of controversial Labour policy discussed in secret by ministers

Ministers have privately raised the prospect of the new technology being issued to children at birth alongside the 'red book' of health records given to new parents.

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6 h. ago Secrets of The Traitors S4 cast – from naked artist and glam psychologist to gardener who clashed with MP on TV

CLAUDIA Winkleman had her toughest trial yet devising the new series of The Traitors - because all 22 players wanted to be chosen as baddie.  With players now more clued-up on the BBC murder mystery than ever before, hopefuls have clocked that being cast as a Traitor means you are in control of the game. ...

Culture

8 h. ago Joe Marler shares Celebrity Traitors secrets ahead of new series of BBC show

Rugby star Joe Marler appeared on Channel 4 show The Last Leg of the Year to share his Celebrity Traitors experience.

Culture

11 h. ago The Chainsmokers' Drew Taggart and model Marianne Fonseca secretly marry

The Chainsmokers' star Drew Taggart has revealed that he and Marianne Fonseca have secretly married one another over the festive period during a stunning beach ceremony

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11 h. ago Country music superstar secretly marries fiancée on ‘trip to remember’ in Spain after ‘whirlwind romance’

COUNTRY music superstar Zach Bryan is kicking off 2026 as a married man after tying the knot in secret last night. I can reveal he wed his girlfriend Samantha Leonard in an intimate ceremony in San Sebastian, Spain, where her family hail from. The couple only went public with their romance in the summer, but...

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12 h. ago Katie Price dotes on Harvey after sharing emotional update on mum

Former glamour model Katie Price enjoyed family time with son Harvey, her sister and her mum as the clan get ready to ring in the new year

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13 h. ago Yes, I live hundreds of miles apart from my husband... but this is why it's the secret behind our long and happy marriage: JENNI MURRAY

I never cease to be surprised by the fascination people seem to have with my 46-year relationship with my husband David, the father of my two children.

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14 h. ago Primrose Hill Is Closed To Wannabe Firework Watchers Tonight

Primrose Hill Is Closed To Wannabe Firework Watchers Tonight - With Fences And Hoarding Preventing Access To The Popular Spot  Secret London

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14 h. ago Moment shoplifter is caught with jam, eggs and toilet roll from Co

The woman was apprehended at a Co-op branch in Earl's Court, west London, yesterday afternoon.

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14 h. ago I started cosmetics brand from council flat, now it’s loved by celebs & worth more than £20million

MAKE-UP mogul Jamie Genevieve is toasting her latest success after raising £9million for the cosmetics brand she founded in her council flat. The glam influencer, from Glasgow, has a huge army of followers who swear by her easy-to-follow tutorials and even considers Drew Barrymore as a celebrity client list. She was working on a beauty...

Economics

15 h. ago US justice department reportedly reviewing more than 5m pages of Epstein files

Figure represents significant expansion on earlier estimates as effort draws resources away from other DoJ cases The US justice department is believed to be reviewing more than 5m pages of documents relating to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein – an effort that is drawing resources away from existing cases, according to the New York Times.The figure represents a significant expansion on earlier estimates, which drew on calculations based on 300 gigabytes of data, papers, videos, photographs and audio files held within FBI archives that relate to investigations in Florida and New York. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Scott Mills shares dad's hilarious reaction to surprise performance on The Masked Singer

Scott Mills revealed he kept a big secret over Christmas which was finally revealed to his family as they watched telly on Boxing Day

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17 h. ago Want to impress with your cocktails this New Year's Eve? Scientist reveals the surprising secret to creating completely clear ice cubes

Scientists have revealed a simple trick to produce completely clear ice cubes - and it could impress your guests this evening.

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18 h. ago Scotland's oldest Playboy model realises 'upsetting truth' after spotting Tinder snap

Stephanie Heaney, 41, has been left feeling 'so sorry' for victims after discovering scammers are using her glamorous pictures to trick men on dating apps

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18 h. ago Gas boiler owners 'will subsidise heat pump users' with new levy under Ed Miliband's £15billion energy plans

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband is expected to unveil a bumper £15billion warm homes plan next month following months of discussions with the Treasury over costs.

Economics

18 h. ago Pope 'might address first contact with aliens' as Vatican will feel 'shockwaves'

Ufo expert Mark Christopher Lee says he has been given "rare access" to the Vatican's secret archives and is probing historical references that could shed light on human contact with alien life

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