Stranger Things wrapped up on New Year’s Eve, dropping both on Netflix and in 600 theaters. Fans bought 1.3 million tickets, pulling in $20 to $25 million and setting a Netflix box office record. The Duffer brothers said seeing it on the big screen was the “perfect way to end this adventure.” Guess it’s official—Hawkins goes out with a bang.
Sad news from Hollywood: Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter, Victoria Jones, has died at 34. She appeared in Men in Black, One Tree Hill, and The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada. Details are still limited, but first responders were called to a San Francisco hotel on New Year’s Day.
In sports news, the driver involved in the crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed his trainers has been charged in Nigeria. Joshua is home recovering, and the case moves forward January 20.
Jordon Hudson kicked off 2026 with a little flex on social media, celebrating her fourth year with Bill Belichick. She captioned a New Year’s post with, “4th calendar year; Going strong… Your illusion of righteousness only fuels my authenticity.” Clear purse, strong vibes—she’s ready for anything this year.
Meanwhile, Tom Brady and Alix Earle were spotted in the Caribbean, whispering and hanging out at a party in St. Barths. Earle recently split from NFL player Braxton Berrios, so this video is definitely raising eyebrows.
Will Smith is facing a lawsuit from violinist Brian King Joseph, who claims he was fired from Smith’s tour after reporting a hotel intrusion. Joseph also alleges grooming and predatory behavior. Smith’s team denies the claims.
Mickey Rourke, 73, could be kicked out of his LA rental over nearly $60K in unpaid rent. The former star of Sin City and The Wrestler is being sued for back rent, fees, and lease cancellation. Tough year for old Hollywood.
Rob Gronkowski says he never spent his NFL salary—$60 million—and lived off endorsements instead. Now a Fox analyst, Gronk’s net worth is about $45 million. Guess that’s one way to dodge a midlife financial crisis.
Back to Stranger Things: The finale was so popular Netflix actually crashed for a few minutes New Year’s Eve. Fans freaked, then celebrated when it came back online. Clearly, Hawkins is still too much for the internet to handle.
And for movie fans, Tron: Ares hits Disney+ January 7. Jared Leto stars as an AI entering the real world, alongside Jeff Bridges and Greta Lee. The film made $142 million worldwide, and critics are giving Leto a thumbs-up.
