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The stars are making a big ol' BANG in the new year ... here's your Gen-Z news of the week:

Harry Styles news has circulated around this week -- The 31-year-old star is allegedly lined up for a residency at Madison Square Garden in 2026. This would mark a major return to the stage after his nearly three-year break from touring. On Thursday, Harry teased a new album, "Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally" -- set to drop in March.

BTS announced they're heading on a world tour! This will be their first full world tour as a complete group since their military hiatus back in 2022. Also, BLACKPINK's label dropped a 19-second teaser on Wednesday ... and while it didn't reveal a whole bunch, it was more than enough to get the BLINKs buzzing.

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"Wicked: For Good" may be so two months ago, but Ariana Grande is still droppin' behind-the-scenes shots, and this double birdie selfie is the mood we need going into 2026. What are y'all's thoughts?

Internet sensation and Broadway star Trisha Paytas says she wants to run for Congress in California ... and she's already got her campaign slogan picked out. With a tight deadline to collect signatures, are you signing for Trisha?!

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Lucy Hale and Ian Harding teased a video on socials, "Good To Be Back ...", while sippin' on some to-go coffee ... the setting in which they snapped the moment could definitely pass as a production office somewhere, just sayin'!

Lucy later confirmed on her page, she and Harding are set to star in a holiday rom-com next year!

Our jaws hit the floor when we stumbled upon this dynamic duo -- SZA and Selena Gomez! The two icons cozied up for a photo -- which was shared on SZA's social media, but do we think there's a music collab on the way?!

Step aside 'cuz Gen-Z was up and at 'em all week, and we've got the hottest takes right here right now!

The collab we've been needing?! Zendaya and Robert Pattinson are teaming up for "The Drama" -- an upcoming A24 romantic comedy-drama set to drop in theaters in April next year. Our question is this simple: Yay or Nay?!

Kim Kardashian is in her gaming era! From her "Kim Kardashian: Hollywood" game (2014) to now, FORTNITE?! Dropping December 13th, Kim's Fortnite collab will allow players to change their in-game appearance. Will you be playing?!

New England Patriots baller Stefon Diggs didn't hold back his passion and longing for baby mama Cardi B ... Diggs reposted Cardi's revealing carousel post to his IG stories with the caption, "Thru The Mattress." (Cardi was rockin' a black and gold chain dress; one of the videos displays the two lovebirds packin' on the PDA.)

Despite weeks of breakup rumors, Kylie Jenner hit the red carpet with her man, Timothee Chalamet. Photos hit the web Monday at the premiere for Timothee's latest film, "Marty Supreme." The two have been dating for over two years now, but what do you think?!

OG YouTuber Ryan Higa disclosed he stopped partaking in "YouTube Rewind" (YouTube's annual recap) because YouTube allegedly lied to him. Higa said on Twitch, "I specifically remembered leaving mid-shoot because they lied to me. When I specifically said I don't want to do something and that's why I wasn't going to show up in the first place, and then they try to convince me once I'm on set in person, that's scummy."

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Apple Music's Top Artist of 2025 was crowned to Drake, and Spotify placed the gold medal around Bad Bunny as the top artist globally! Last year, Taylor Swift dominated both of these lists ... but not this year!

Miley Cyrus is officially engaged! She said "yes" to her man, musician Maxx Morando. "Hannah Montana" fans, amongst all her other millions, are super stoked for this duo! Miley flashed the big ole' diamond during the world premiere of "Avatar: Fire and Ash" earlier this week.

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Cardi B is so relatable -- the iconic rapper who recently gave birth to Stefon Diggs' son, took her motherly frustrations out on Instagram Live ... annoyances over her own mother! Cardi's late-night cravings, such as cookies and jerky, went missing, and the blame was directly pointed at Cardi's mom, Clara Almánzar.

If you're an Ariana Grande fan, and you haven't already claimed your tix for the "Eternal Sunshine" tour, you may wanna act fast! Grande hit Amy Poehler's podcast and relayed her thoughts on touring: “I don’t want to say any definitive things. I do know that I’m very excited to do this small tour, but I think it might not happen again for a long, long, long, long time."

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's friendship was put on the line this week after a fan leaped a barricade and grabbed Grande at the "Wicked: For Good" premiere in Singapore. Cynthia's instincts flew in immediately, protecting Ariana. Ariana is the latest celeb to experience an unruly exchange between a fan and a celebrity. Hats off to Cynthia!

HO HO HO! Nothin' beats a holiday special featurin' a Jo Bro! Lucky for fans, their latest project, "A Very Jonas Christmas Movie," features not one, but three of the New Jersey boys 😜. They've been slaying on stage all year, and here they rocked out their fashion game for the movie's New York premiere ... Will you be watching?!

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Timothée Chalamet blessed the cover of Vogue and in the interview he disclosed he wants kiddos! While the "Willy Wonka" star didn't directly say he would reproduce his talented gene pool with Kylie Jenner, he candidly sounded off about an un-named celeb who bragged about not having kids. TC feels otherwise and wants to bring life into this world! We gotta know:

Breakout star Mason Thames has the looks, and his superstar power has landed him in the same playing field as Hollywood icon Jim Carrey.

Check it out -- Thames scored three No. 1 box office hits in a single year with films "How to Train Your Dragon," "Black Phone 2," and "Regretting You." The last person to achieve this record was Jim Carrey in 1994, with "The Mask," "Dumb and Dumber" and "Ace Ventura."

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In a rare Benson Boone outing, the 23-year-old showed off his rock-solid bod this week ... He posted this shameless gym selfie with his swolemate (also a handsome fella), but we gotta know: Should Benson keep his slippery shots solely for stage appearances, or are y'all down for what he's puttin' out on socials 🔥?!

Ariana Grande had fans and followers hootin' n' hollerin' when she shared this mirror pic, a total brunette baddie! With "Wicked: For Good" gearing up for its highly anticipated debut, some are puzzled by her ditching Glinda's signature blonde 'do. The question is: Are y'all wanting Ariana back in her pop star era -- on the mic-droppin' 'Popular' pop music?! ... or should she go back to Blondiana for the 'Wicked' press tour?!

Time to TAP-IN y'all! Gen-Z was up and at 'em this week! Here are the MUST-KNOWS:

The long-lived feud between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar may be reignited with tonight's World Series game. Earlier this week, Toronto native Drake went from zero to 100 real quick when the Blue Jays secured their spot in the World Series, while Kendrick -- who's from Compton, California -- is backing his beloved Dodgers 💯!

The question is:

JoJo Siwa's relationship garnered buzz this week -- She hit the carpet at the 2025 Dancers Against Cancer Gala ... and packed on the PDA with partner Chris Hughes. The smooches were flying, and so were the comments online; some peeps are over this relationship, while some are totes here for it 😘!

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Kim Kardashian's known for breaking the internet -- and this week, Kim didn't beat around the bush ... in fact, she cut right to it: She dropped a new "SKIMS: The Ultimate Bush" line. And while mixed reviews continue to hit the web, hate it or love it ... the bushy panties sold out! What's your take?!

Famed YouTubers Dan and Phil first met back in 2009, and their on-camera chemistry has swirled the internet with romance rumors for 16 years! This week, the YouTube duo dropped the episode, "Are Dan and Phil in a Relationship? The Truth" ... confirming to their 2.9 million YouTube subscribers they've been together this entire time! We stand for Phan, but what are y'all's thoughts?

Y'all know what time it is?! It's time to TAP-IN! Gen-Z'ers were busy bees this week, and we've got the Top 5 stories rounded up!

Taylor Swift "rolled in the deep" numbers during her first week album sales with the drop of "Life of A Showgirl" ... surpassing Adele's record, set in December 2015 with her album "25."

Actor Calum Worthy spoke with us on the red carpet this week, and he's rooting for an "Austin & Ally" reboot. The Disney star famously played Dez alongside Ross Lynch and Laura Marano from 2011-2016. What are y'all's thoughts?

Worthy slid into a dapper suit for Blue Jacket Fashion Show -- Founded by acclaimed fashion designer Frederick Anderson, the Blue Jacket Initiative continues its mission to raise awareness for prostate cancer and men’s health, with a focus on communities of color.

Check out the gallery to see all the stars who strutted down the carpet in blue ...

The Gen-Z-ers were knee-deep in entertainment news this week -- from the Nicki Minaj and Cardi B feud ... to Kai Cenat (the most famous Twitch-er) awarded the first-ever Stream Certification Association Plaques ... we've rounded up this week's buzziest Gen-Z stories!

Robert Irwin stole the hearts of ladies and gents all over the world after he ripped off his shirt during his 'DWTS' performance. The question is:

And, Nicole Kidman filed for divorce from Keith Urban, and while these two celebs aren't necessarily everyday chat among Gen-Z, her work on "Big Little Lies" and "Babygirl" are popular watches among the 'Z-crowd ... What's your take? Vote below:

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This week, the feud heard 'round the Gen-Z world: Cardi vs. Nicki! The internet is keeping tabs on Cardi's new album, "Am I The Drama?" and Week 1 sales ... The question is, will it trump Nicki Minaj's previous projects?! Tracking ends tonight, so give us your thoughts: