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The entertainment world has hit the ground running in 2026. From historic box office milestones to a “Changing of the Guard” in the music charts and the official kickoff of the 83rd Awards Season, the first week of January has been nothing short of explosive.

Here is your bespoke guide to the most significant stories in celebrity and entertainment news as of 5 January 2026.

1. James Cameron Makes History (Again)

The Na’vi are officially recession-proof. “Avatar: Fire and Ash” has officially crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office in record time. This makes James Cameron the first director in history to have four separate films surpass the billion-dollar threshold. Despite new competition from Zootopia 2, Cameron’s third trip to Pandora is expected to dominate the theatrical landscape well into February.

2. The 2026 Critics Choice & Golden Globe Fever

Awards season is in full swing. This morning, the Critics Choice Awards results sent shockwaves through Hollywood. Timothée Chalamet took home Best Actor for the ping-pong drama Marty Supreme, while Jessie Buckley secured Best Actress for Hamnet.
Meanwhile, all eyes are on the 83rd Golden Globe Awards (airing 11 January). Comedian Nikki Glaser returns as host for her second year, with Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another leading the nominations with 9 nods.

3. A Festive Ramsay Wedding

In the UK, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has opened up about the “emotional” Christmas wedding of his daughter, Holly Ramsay, to Olympic swimming legend Adam Peaty. Appearing on This Morning today, Gordon joked about being a “hot mess” during his father-of-the-bride speech. Holly reportedly wore her mother Tana’s original wedding dress during a private outfit change during the reception.

4. New Year Honours: Sir Idris Elba

The 2026 New Year Honours list has been the talk of London this week. Idris Elba has officially been knighted for his services to drama and philanthropy. Other notable honourees include skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, as well as several stars from the England Lionesses following their recent international successes.

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