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Drake Bell and Josh Peck Just Shared a Drink… In a Very Gross Way

Nickelodeon nostalgia is alive and well, but Drake Bell and Josh Peck might’ve taken it a sip too far.

Josh just dropped a new Instagram video that starts off innocently enough: he’s sipping a drink through a straw. Enter Drake, who casually leans in with his own straw—then pops it between Josh’s lips and starts drinking the same beverage, straight from Josh’s mouth.

Yep, you read that right. It’s a mix between a friendship flex and a scene from a weird rom-com no one asked for.

Some fans are cracking up, others are gagging, and everyone’s talking about it.

Still, it’s not all shock value. The video has fans buzzing about whether it’s teasing something bigger—like an official Drake & Josh reunion. The two have had a complicated friendship since their Nickelodeon days, drifting apart for years before publicly reconciling. Seeing them back together, sharing a moment that’s both gross and goofy, feels like classic Drake & Josh energy.

So, could this viral video be the start of a reboot announcement? Maybe. Or maybe they’re just having fun and testing how much their fans can handle. Either way, they’ve proven that some duos never lose their chaotic chemistry.

This clip is pure nostalgia with a splash of “wait, did that just happen?”—and the internet can’t stop sipping it up.

“KPop Demon Hunters 2” Won’t Drop Until 2029

If you’ve been waiting to see what happens next in “KPop Demon Hunters”, go ahead and settle in.

Netflix and Sony confirmed that “KPop Demon Hunters 2” is officially in the works, but it won’t hit our screens until 2029. Yes, that’s four long years from now.

It’s not exactly shocking news for animation fans, though. Animated movies, especially ones as detailed and high-energy as this, take years to produce. Every glittery music video moment, every epic demon battle, every shiny Seoul skyline, it all has to be built frame by frame. So, while the wait is painful, the payoff should be gorgeous.

The only confirmed details so far are that the sequel is in production and will be directed by the same creative duo behind the first movie, Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.

No hints yet about what the story will cover or whether the original voice cast is coming back.

Still, fans of the first film are already buzzing online. The original “KPop Demon Hunters” blended stylish animation, K-pop glamour, and monster-fighting chaos into something that felt like Blackpink meets “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”. It became a cult hit for that very reason, with viewers begging for more.

So while 2029 feels like a lifetime away, at least we know the wait will eventually end. Until then, there’s plenty of time to perfect your dance moves and brush up on your demon-slaying skills.

Tom Bergeron Is Coming Home to “Dancing with the Stars” for Its 20th Anniversary

Five years after getting the ballroom boot, Tom Bergeron is making a comeback on Dancing with the Stars—and fans couldn’t be happier.

The longtime host will return next Tuesday to help the show celebrate its 20th anniversary, stepping back onto the dance floor as a guest judge alongside Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough.

Bergeron, who hosted DWTS for 15 years and 28 seasons, told reporters he’s looking forward to the reunion. “I’m anticipating that it’s going to be a wonderfully emotional, nostalgic night,” he said. “It’s so much fun to watch my friends do the work. I don’t have to throw to commercials. I don’t have to worry about the timing.”

For longtime viewers, Bergeron’s return feels like a full-circle moment. He was the face of Dancing with the Stars from its debut in 2005 until 2020, when he and co-host Erin Andrews were unexpectedly let go.

The move shocked fans and sparked plenty of debate online about whether the show could thrive without its beloved emcee.

While the series has continued to evolve—with new hosts, new formats, and a streaming move to Disney+—Bergeron’s easy charm and quick wit have remained unmatched in the eyes of many fans. His return to the judging table, even temporarily, is being seen as both a nostalgic nod to the past and a savvy way to mark two decades of sparkly chaos, celebrity missteps, and viral samba fails.

The show’s 20th anniversary special promises a night filled with familiar faces, emotional performances, and plenty of reminiscing.

And for Bergeron, it sounds like the perfect gig: he gets to enjoy the party without worrying about keeping the show on schedule.

The special airs next Tuesday, so grab your sequins and your score paddles—it’s time to welcome Tom Bergeron back to the ballroom.

Sydney Sweeney Finally Speaks Out About That American Eagle Jeans Ad

After weeks of headlines, Sydney Sweeney has finally addressed the American Eagle jeans ad that took over everyone’s social feeds, and yes, she’s just as surprised as you were by how big the reaction got.

In an interview with “GQ“, Sydney kept it cool, saying, “I did a jean ad. I mean, the reaction definitely was a surprise, but I love jeans. All I wear are jeans. I’m literally in jeans and a T-shirt every day of my life.”

If you somehow missed it, the ad went viral, sparking commentary from fans, critics, and even some unlikely political figures. Sydney admitted it was “pretty surreal” to see President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance chiming in. Still, she didn’t spend much time worrying about it.

“I kind of just put my phone away,” she said. “I was filming every day. I’m filming ‘Euphoria’, so I’m working 16-hour days and I don’t really bring my phone on set. I work, then I go home and sleep. So I didn’t really see a lot of it.”

In typical Sydney Sweeney fashion, she handled it with grace and zero drama. Instead of diving into the chaos, she focused on her work and kept her head down, though she did share a bit about how she approaches public attention in general.

“I’ve always believed that I’m not here to tell people what to think,” she told GQ. “When I have an issue that I want to speak about, people will hear . . . I know who I am. I know what I value. I know that I’m a kind person. I know that I love a lot, and I’m just excited to see what happens next. So I don’t really let other people define who I am.”

For fans wondering whether she regrets doing the ad? Not even close.

Lil Jon Drops a Meditation Album Inspired by His Biggest Hits

If you’ve ever wanted to meditate while Yeah! is blasting in your head, you’re in luck. Lil Jon just dropped a new project that lets you actually do that — on purpose.

The rapper, best known for getting parties hyped with hits like Turn Down for What and Get Low, has released a guided meditation album called Remix Meditation. It features six of his biggest tracks reimagined as chill, affirming soundscapes designed to help you find your inner peace — or at least a moment of calm before yelling “OKAY!” again.

Along with Yeah! and Turn Down for What, the album includes meditative versions of Get Low, Lovers and Friends, Alive, and Goodies.

The collection blends his signature energy with slower rhythms and positive affirmations, turning club anthems into something you might actually hear in a yoga studio.

In a statement about the release, Jon explained that the project comes from personal experience. “There was a time in my life where there was lots of stuff going on, and meditation and saying affirmations helped me to get back into a positive mindset when I was drifting away from it,” he said. “It helped me to really manifest what I wanted out of life. So it was important to share all of that stuff with people.”

So if your usual guided meditation feels a little too zen for your taste, Lil Jon’s got you covered. It might just be the most unexpected (and entertaining) way to relax this year.

Tom Brady’s New Dog Is Actually His Old Dog — Thanks to Cloning

Tom Brady’s latest pet story sounds straight out of Black Mirror.

The NFL legend revealed that his new dog, Junie, isn’t just any puppy — she’s the clone of his late dog, Lua. Yes, a literal genetic twin.

Brady worked with a company called Colossal Biosciences to make it happen. The same biotech firm has been making headlines for its goal to bring back extinct animals like the woolly mammoth, and now apparently, they’re also helping superstar athletes bring back their best friends.

Brady’s connection to Colossal isn’t just personal — it’s financial. He’s also an investor. So, when he talks about how amazing the technology is, he’s speaking both as a proud dog dad and as a stakeholder.

In a statement that definitely sounds like it went through a few rounds of PR polish, Brady said, “I love my animals. They mean the world to me and my family. A few years ago, I worked with Colossal and leveraged their non-invasive cloning technology through a simple blood draw of our family’s elderly dog before she passed.”

Junie, the clone, is now part of the Brady household — same DNA, new personality. And Brady says he’s “excited how this technology can help both families losing their beloved pets while helping to save endangered species.”

It’s a strange but very 2025 moment: the greatest quarterback of all time investing in the greatest scientific effort to bring back a dog — and possibly, one day, the woolly mammoth.

Whether you find it touching or slightly spooky, Brady’s love for Lua clearly runs deep. And thanks to some futuristic science, it seems that love found a second life.

Macaulay Culkin’s New Ad Feels Like a “Home Alone” Sequel But With a Sad Twist

“Home Alone” fans, you might want to sit down for this one. Macaulay Culkin just brought back his iconic character, Kevin McCallister, for a brand-new commercial, and it’s got people wondering if we just got a dark update about the McCallister family.

The ad comes just in time for the 35th anniversary of “Home Alone” and was made for Home Instead, a company that offers non-medical, in-home care for seniors. Instead of setting booby traps for the Wet Bandits, Kevin is now setting up a safety plan for his mom.

In the spot, Kevin’s on the phone with one of his siblings and says, “I’m just worried about Mom being by herself, y’know? What if she falls down or gets snowed in? They never did catch that South Bay Shovel Slayer.”

Naturally, the internet immediately latched onto one thing: if Mom is living alone… what happened to Dad? Did Mr. McCallister die? Did they split up?

Later in the ad, Kevin meets Old Man Marley’s granddaughter as she’s shoveling the sidewalk, a sweet callback to the original film. The commercial closes with the tagline: “Home but not alone.”

Fans are calling it both touching and a little heartbreaking, like a grown-up epilogue to the Christmas classic. It’s nostalgic, a little funny, and just sentimental enough to make you call your own mom.

Jonathan Bailey Named People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive”

Jimmy Fallon broke the news on The Tonight Show last night: People magazine’s new Sexiest Man Alive is Jonathan Bailey, the dashing Brit best known as Lord Anthony from Netflix’s Bridgerton.

Bailey’s also starring as Fiyero in the Wicked movies and he’s Dr. Henry Loomis in Jurassic World: Rebirth. In short, this man’s IMDb page is on fire — and now, so is his title.

When asked about the honor, Bailey told People, “It’s a huge honor. Obviously I’m incredibly flattered. And it’s completely absurd. It’s been a secret, so I’m quite excited for some friends and family to find out.”

He may be blushing, but fans aren’t surprised. Between his period-drama charm, modern leading-man energy, and warm smile, Bailey has been the Internet’s collective crush for a while.

The actor also shared that his first crush was Prince Eric from The Little Mermaid.

Bailey, who is openly gay, is reportedly the first openly gay recipient of People’s Sexiest Man Alive title — a milestone that’s getting plenty of cheers online.

When it comes to romance, his “ideal date night” sounds as grounded and sweet as he is. “I love a walk, I do love dinner, theater, films. It depends what number date. You know, if it’s like date 100, then like Legos… Some of my best dates have been Lego dates.”

So, to recap: charming, self-aware, a fan of Disney princes, and down for a Lego-building night in. Yeah, People nailed this one.

Jesse Eisenberg Is Donating His Kidney to a Stranger

Turns out Lex Luthor has a heart . . . and a spare kidney.

Actor Jesse Eisenberg, who played Superman’s arch-nemesis in the Zack Snyder “Justice League” film and Mark Zuckerberg in “The Social Network”, is donating one of his kidneys this December. Not to a friend or relative, but to someone he’s never even met.

“I’m doing an altruistic donation,” Eisenberg explained, adding that it’s “essentially risk-free and so needed.”

He hopes his example inspires others, saying, “I think people will realize that it’s a no-brainer, if you have the time and the inclination.”

For anyone unfamiliar, an altruistic or non-directed living donation means the donor doesn’t know the recipient. Instead, doctors match the donated kidney with someone who’s medically compatible and waiting on the transplant list. Eisenberg’s doing it through the National Kidney Foundation’s family voucher program, which ensures his family would get priority in the future if they ever needed a kidney themselves.

Eisenberg also shared that he’s a regular blood donor, and he’s surprisingly enthusiastic about it.

“I just have so much blood in me, and I feel like I should spill it,” he joked. “I really like doing it, and I don’t know why. I got, like, bitten by the blood donation bug. I love it.”

It’s not every day that you hear about a Hollywood star giving away an organ out of pure generosity. But Eisenberg’s upcoming surgery shines a light on how powerful one act of kindness can be, and how lifesaving living donations are. According to the National Kidney Foundation, more than 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for a kidney transplant, and living donors help reduce that number in a major way.

So while Jesse Eisenberg might be known for playing villains on screen, in real life he’s making a move that’s nothing short of heroic.

Millie Bobby Brown Allegedly Accused David Harbour of Bullying

The final season of “Stranger Things” is already an emotional goodbye for fans, but now, behind-the-scenes drama is casting a shadow over the show’s ending.

Reports claim Millie Bobby Brown accused her co-star David Harbour of bullying and harassment during production.

According to insiders, Millie, who has played Eleven since the show’s debut in 2016, allegedly filed a formal complaint before filming began on the final season. The accusations reportedly sparked an internal investigation at Netflix, though the outcome has not been made public.

A source described the situation as serious, saying there were “pages and pages of accusations,” and that the investigation lasted for months.

It’s important to note that the alleged behavior was not sexual in nature. Instead, the claims reportedly centered on bullying and harassment on set. Because of the tension, Millie was said to have a personal representative with her during the shooting of the finale.

David Harbour, who plays her on-screen father figure Jim Hopper, allegedly went through the internal review process but has not commented publicly. Interestingly, his personal life has also made headlines: his estranged wife, singer Lily Allen, reportedly stood by him throughout the investigation, but the couple is now going through a very public and messy split. Lily has accused him of multiple affairs, including one in 2021 with a woman from the costume department of his movie “We Have a Ghost”.

Whether the alleged behind-the-scenes conflict will affect the final season’s rollout is unknown, but fans are already buzzing online. Many say the idea that the show’s heartwarming father-daughter dynamic might have been strained in real life feels like a gut punch.

The Stranger Things cast and Netflix have yet to release official statements, but for now, the story serves as a reminder that even the most beloved shows can have some very real tension when the cameras stop rolling.