Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Brooklyn Beckham sent the internet into overdrive this week after finally breaking his silence on long-running speculation surrounding a family feud.

Despite reports that Victoria and David Beckham made repeated attempts to reconnect with their eldest son, including public gestures on social media, Brooklyn had remained notably quiet.

That changed when he shared a six-page statement with his 16 million Instagram followers.

Unsurprisingly, the post sparked a wave of online reaction, with fans and celebrities alike weighing in on the unfolding drama.

Grammy-winning singer Marc Anthony was name-checked in the statement, though he has yet to confirm the incident referenced in Brooklyn's claims.

Now, attention has shifted back to Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz's wedding – and, more specifically, who was in attendance.

And while VB has yet to publicly respond to her son's comments, David may have offered a subtle nod to the situation in his latest interview.

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What's happening in Iran? People move to Bitchat to communicate amid internet blackouts

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Protesters in Greenland are wearing parody red MAGA caps to deliver a clear message to US President Donald Trump to "Make America Go Away" amid his continued efforts to control the island.

At the weekend, demonstrations took place across Denmark and Greenland as thousands shared their opposition to Trump's continued campaign to get Greenland, as his latest efforts include slapping new tariffs on several European countries until a deal is reached for the US to control the island.

Among the 10,000 Danes gathered at Copenhagen's City Hall Square, many could be seen sporting red caps - an accessory often associated with Trump's loyal base and campaign slogan "Make America Great Again" - but protesters in Denmark have claimed it for themselves and turned it into a parody to include the defiant message "Make America Go Away."

On the front of the cap are the words "Nu det NUUK," a twist on Greenland's capital, Nuuk, and it means "Now it's enough."

It's a message that is clearly resonating as the hats are reportedly sold out.

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Kim Kardashian's Skims is one of the most influential brands in the fashion world right now, having just been valued at $5 billion.

Of course, it helps having one of the biggest faces on social media fronting the company, but what has consistently set Skims apart from its (many, many) competitors is that they're not afraid to innovate - even if it's in ways no one asked for.

Most recently, the brand announced a second collaboration with Nike, including their first ever shoes; which have got people talking once more.

The once-hated Nike Air Rift has been given a Kardashian makeover - think nude, muted tones in line with their loungewear colours - and of course, that split toe design.

"There's something so powerful and beautiful about a ballet flat, which is why reimagining the Nike Rift for the first NikeSKIMS sneaker felt perfect," says Kim Kardashian. "The Rift isn't just a shoe – it's a 90s icon that women everywhere have fallen in love with. Together with Nike, we focused on creating a version that feels minimalist, sleek and flattering."

However, not everyone's convinced by the now-dubbed 'camel toe' footwear trend - and it's quickly become one of many "What the hell?" moments for Skims in the last few years.

Today marks the 20th anniversary of High School Musical, and fans can't believe two decades have passed since the iconic Disney Channel movie was released.

The film saw East High's star basketball player and captain Troy Bolton (Zac Efron), and new girl and science whiz Gabriella Montez (Vanessa Hudgens) sing a karaoke duet together at a New Year's party, and the two go on to audition accidentally for the school's Spring Musical - much to the annoyance of the drama club leads Sharpay Evans (Ashley Tisdale), and Ryan Evans (Lucas Gabeel).

The fact that High School Musical premiered on this day in 2006 has been a big topic of conversation on social media, as many fans share how this milestone makes them feel old.

One person said, "TWENTY years.. just heard my back crack from being geriatric."

"We reached the point where High School Musical is as old as Grease was when our parents would talk about it to us," a second person wrote, along with a photo of Demi Moore's character from the body horror film The Substance.

If you want to celebrate the 20th anniversary by giving High School Musical a rewatch, it is available to stream on Disney+.

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