If you’re anything like us, we see an interesting headline during our daily scroll—pause to read it—but then keep scrolling without reading the actual story. So at the end of each week, we’re rounding up all the buzziest, news-worthy headlines you might have missed. Think of it like the “saved” feature on Instagram but for news instead of aesthetically pleasing photos. This is what you missed.

#1

Rihanna Still Topping Charts
Rihanna just proved her star power hasn’t dimmed one bit, even without a new album in nearly a decade, as her vibrant “Only Girl (In the World)” video officially joins YouTube’s billion-views club. The milestone marks her 13th visual to cross 10 digits, reminding everyone she’s still very much that girl. Meanwhile, Queen continues its reign with “Bohemian Rhapsody” soaring past two billion views, making the 1975 rock opera the oldest song to hit that massive benchmark. Fifty years later, Freddie Mercury and crew are still racking up history, one view at a time.

#2

Prepping for Met Gala Szn
Beyoncé is stepping back onto fashion’s biggest stage as she prepares to co-chair the 2026 Met Gala, joining forces with Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams for a night built around the theme “Costume Art.” Vogue also revealed a star-studded hosting committee featuring Sabrina Carpenter, LISA of BLACKPINK and Doja Cat, signaling a truly cross-genre celebration of style. It’s a major moment for Bey, who hasn’t graced the Met steps since 2016, and fans are already buzzing about what showstopping look she’ll bring to the iconic carpet next year.

#3

Gorillaz are back
Gorillaz are back on their globe-spanning grind with “Damascus,” a vibrant new single featuring Yasiin Bey and Syrian icon Omar Souleyman. The track starts dreamy before bursting into rumbling drums and sharp synths, with Bey’s nimble verses and Souleyman’s impassioned vocals setting the tone for the band’s next chapter. It’s the fourth preview of The Mountain, the collaboration-packed album arriving Feb. 27, 2026, which includes features from Sparks, Idles, Trueno, Black Thought, Johnny Marr and even posthumous appearances from past Gorillaz collaborators. To celebrate the release, the group will hit the stage in Los Angeles before launching a full U.K. and European tour next spring.

#4

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Taylor Swift opened up about her deep bond with Stevie Nicks during her visit to The Late Show, calling herself “very lucky” to have the rock legend’s guidance in her life. She shared how Nicks’ wisdom and lived experience have helped her navigate the pressures of superstardom, crediting her for paving the way for artists like her. The admiration goes both ways — Nicks has spoken fondly about Swift, even wearing a friendship bracelet Taylor gave her for nearly a year. Their connection continues to thrive as one of music’s most heartwarming cross-generational friendships.

#5

It’s Their Moment
KPop Demon Hunters continues to dominate both screens and charts, earning three Golden Globe nominations for Best Motion Picture, Animated, Cinematic, and Box Office Achievement. The film’s hit single “Golden,” performed by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami as the fictional group HUNTR/X, is also up for Best Original Song — Motion Picture, marking EJAE as the first Korean-American nominee in the category. Since its June release, the Netflix sensation became the platform’s most popular film ever, with “Golden” spending 23 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the charts for multiple weeks, cementing its status as one of the year’s biggest pop hits.