The Socialite Life staff enjoyed a little holiday time off, so we missed a few things while we were gone. Here is a roundup of what happened.
George and Amal Clooney begin the new year with a change. According to a naturalization decree from the French newspaper Journal officiel, the couple and their 8-year-old twins, Alexander and Ella, have received French citizenship. [Celebitchy]
Tramell Tillman has one of the best smiles in Hollywood, so why not enjoy it multiple times? [Go Fug Yourself]
Alex de Minaur is only just beginning. [Kenneth in the 212]
The gay hockey show is going to save us all! [Pajiba]
Beyoncé is a billionaire! [Hypebest]
Boy Culture‘s 25 best films of 2025. [Boy Culture]
Tommy Lee Jones‘ daughter has died of an apparent overdose. [TMZ]
The Kennedy Center changes the voting rules to exclude members not installed by Donald Trump, in order to change the name of the Kennedy Center. A classic case of you know when you’re doing something shady when you have to do something shady. [The Wrap]
The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors hit a record-low viewership, with President Ratings at the helm. Womp, womp. [The AV Club]
Tatiana Schlossberg has passed away at the age of 35. [Celebitchy]
The always classy, Donald Trump attacks the Kennedy family on Truth Social hours after the death of JFK’s granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg. [People]
French actress and sex symbol Brigitte Bardot passed away at 91. [Extra]
Yvette Nicole Brown is speaking out ahead of the release of CNN’s documentary on Chevy Chase, I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not, which reopens old wounds from the set of NBC’s Community involving allegations of racist slurs and harassment. “Keep my name out of your mouth.” [THR]
Idris Elba has been knighted, and Cynthia Erivo has become a Member of the Order of the British Empire. [EW]
Former A&E personality Tony McCollister, who has been arrested on child and animal abuse charges, has been court-ordered to stay away from the two dogs he allegedly abused in Ohio and was specifically ordered not to have sex with the animals. [TMZ]
A second accuser has filed a lawsuit against Tyler Perry for sexual harassment. Mario Rodriguez, who had a minor role in Perry’s film Boo! A Madea Halloween alleges Perry sexually assaulted him and made unwanted advances while promising him future acting roles. [Us Weekly]
Martin Scorsese‘s heartfelt tribute to Rob Reiner will make you tear up. [Deadline]
