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| Goo Goo Dolls celebrate 3B streams on Spotify | The rock group Goo Goo Dolls marked a major milestone Thursday. Their beloved song, "Iris," has reached 3 billion streams on Spotify. The group, who performed the song on ABC's Dick Clark's New York Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest Wednesday night, are set to go on tour next summer with Neon Trees. Goo Goo Dolls was founded by Johnny Rzeznik and Robby Takac in Buffalo, N.Y., in 1986. Their songs also include "Slide," "Better Days," "Name," "Broadway" and "Black Balloon." |
| Kelsea Ballerini, Chase Stokes reunite for romantic New Year's Eve | Country music star Kelsea Ballerini and Outer Banks actor Chase Stokes shared photos and heartfelt messages on their Instagram accounts Wednesday. "Something I've learned this year: don't take advantage of the most beautiful things that in 33 years of life are fleeting," Stokes captioned a gallery of photos that included some of him and Ballerini cuddling and kissing outside, in what appears to be a low-key New Year's Eve celebration. "Take accountability, learn from mistakes. Lean into love and say it often. 2026 my year of growth, my year of truth. Starting here, starting now. Happy new years," he said. Ballerini wrote on her account: "2025, you were the most glittery, stress rash inducing year i've ever experienced. |
| P!nk undergoes disc replacement surgery in her neck | Grammy-winning singer-songwriter P!nk revealed on social media that she spent New Year's Eve in the hospital undergoing disc replacement surgery in her neck. "I end the year giving reverence to, paying attention to, and to fixing my body. It may not be a fancy Face lift, but I am getting two new shiny discs in my neck. A new scar, a new reminder, that I appreciate this vessel that I have and use it for all it's worth. Rock 'n' roll is a contact sport," the 46-year-old entertainer wrote on Facebook. "As I sit here by myself on New Year's Eve in a hospital room while my family is happily snowboarding -- I know that 2026 is going to be better because that is the choice that I have made," she added. |
| Zach Bryan confirms wedding to Samantha Leonard | Country music star Zach Bryan shared a photo of him and his new bride, Samantha Leonard, on Instagram. The post, which he captioned, "Tougher than the rest" -- a nod to a famous Bruce Springsteen love song -- has gotten about 400,000 "likes" since he shared it Wednesday. He also shared photos of him carrying Leonard in her wedding dress and him standing next to a tiered cake on his Stories. People.com said Bryan confirmed the happy news after a TMZ video went viral of him and Leonard getting into a car with a "Just Married" sign. The New York Post said it is unclear exactly when the couple tied the knot, but the wedding took place in San Sebastian, Spain. The couple have been dating since at least last summer. |
| 'Stranger Things' cast watched finale together in NYC | The stars of Stranger Things screened the series finale together in New York City. "Watched the finale with the cast who were in nyc for press a few weeks ago. It was an emotional and cathartic experience for all of us," co-creator Ross Duffer wrote on Instagram Wednesday, alongside a grainy photo of the ensemble sitting together in an empty theater. "Hanging out afterwards, I looked around at all these incredible artists -- laughing, crying, supporting one another -- and felt so lucky that we remain so close, bonded by these ten years. While we're finished telling this story, we are family now, forever," he added. "We hope you all love the ending as much as we do. |