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đź“…December 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Global entertainment roundup: Snoop Dogg headlines Netflix halftime, awards-season race heats up, major streaming deals, film festival winners, and celebrity holiday news.
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Snoop Dogg to headline Netflix Christmas Gameday halftime show

Netflix has tapped Snoop Dogg to headline its second annual Christmas Gameday halftime performance for the Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings matchup, billed as “Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party” and set to feature other artists including Lainey Wilson and singers from Netflix’s KPOP Demon Hunters filmSource 1.

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Nicole Kidman spends first holidays post-split in Australia

Nicole Kidman is reported to be celebrating Christmas in Australia with her daughters amid her separation from Keith Urban, with sources saying she feels “very blessed” and focused on family during the holidaysSource 5.

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Beverly D'Angelo recalls improvised Christmas Vacation moment

Actress Beverly D'Angelo discussed an unscripted moment from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and reflected on the film’s enduring holiday legacy while promoting recent projects including an upcoming thriller and seasonal rolesSource 3.

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Critics name best films of 2025 as box office dominated by IP

A year-end critics’ roundup lists top films of 2025, noting that while box office leaders were often established IP (e.g., Minecraft, Lilo & Stitch, Superman), standout original and auteur-driven films — such as Lurker and Sinners — earned critical praise and festival acclaimSource 4.

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Transformations and makeovers trend in celebrity coverage for 2025

Entertainment outlets are highlighting major celebrity transformations in 2025 — from medical-related weight loss and surgeries to dramatic style changes — with figures like Amy Schumer, Jelly Roll and Kris Jenner featured in year-end roundupsSource 7.

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Streaming and entertainment industry forecasts highlight immersive experiences

Industry analyses and forecasts for entertainment and media emphasize growth opportunities in streaming, advertising, and immersive experiences as companies adapt to evolving consumer habits and new technologiesSource 2.

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Year-end awards and festival momentum influences awards-season buzz

Film festival winners and critics’ lists from Cannes, TIFF and Sundance are shaping awards-season narratives, boosting visibility for independent titles and influencing studio awards strategies in the coming monthsSource 4.

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Celebrity holiday moments and social coverage drive fan attention

High-profile celebrity holiday appearances and social posts — including paparazzi and lifestyle coverage on platforms like TMZ and celebrity newsletters — continue to generate engagement and set cultural conversation during the seasonSource 6.

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Netflix leans into live-event programming to expand audience reach

Netflix’s Christmas Gameday halftime special and similar live-event moves reflect the streamer’s strategy to expand beyond on-demand content into spectacle and appointment viewing to capture global audiencesSource 1Source 2.

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Industry financial pressures and IP reliance reshape content strategies

Analysts note Hollywood’s growing reliance on proven IP due to financial pressures, which is prompting studios to balance franchise tentpoles with strategic investments in original films and festival-driven titles to diversify riskSource 4Source 2.