Mariah Carey marked the start of the new year with a high-profile return to Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, reclaiming her place on one of American television’s most watched stages.

The singer appeared as part of the ABC broadcast welcoming 2026, a notable comeback nearly a decade after her widely discussed 2017 performance on the same show. This time, Carey’s return was framed as deliberate and assured, drawing attention for its symbolism as much as the performance itself.

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While the annual programme is anchored in New York’s Times Square and hosted by Ryan Seacrest, Carey delivered her set from Las Vegas, joining a multi-city lineup that also featured Demi Lovato, 50 Cent, Chappell Roan and other major acts. Her inclusion stood out, signalling both a renewed presence on the broadcast and a recalibrated relationship with the event.

Coverage following the show highlighted Carey’s appearance as one of the night’s most talked-about segments, particularly given her long history with televised New Year celebrations and her enduring association with seasonal pop culture.

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By stepping back onto the Rockin’ Eve stage, Mariah Carey closed a long-referenced chapter in live television lore and opened the year with a return that felt intentional, measured, and unmistakably hers.

Justin and Christian “King” Combs, the sons of imprisoned music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, have announced a forthcoming documentary series set to air on Zeus Network in 2026, offering their personal perspective on the events surrounding their father’s highly publicized legal troubles.

The announcement comes just weeks after the release of Sean Combs: The Reckoning, a four-part Netflix docuseries executive produced by Diddy’s longtime rival Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. While that project examined the case from outside voices, Justin and Christian say their series will focus on their own experiences and the impact on their family.

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In a trailer shared late Sunday night, the brothers are seen seated together watching news clips and courtroom footage from their father’s federal criminal trial. The teaser promises to explore “our voice,” touching on family dynamics, personal pain, public scrutiny, and what they describe as misinformation surrounding the case.

The clip closes with an automated phone call from Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution, where Sean Combs is currently serving a 50-month sentence following convictions on two federal prostitution charges. It remains unclear whether Combs himself participated in the production or will appear through recorded conversations.

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Zeus Network CEO Lemuel Plummer addressed the project directly, emphasizing that the docuseries is not intended to defend or vindicate Diddy. Instead, he described it as a platform for Justin and Christian to share their lived experiences during an intense and life-altering period.

The timing of the announcement is notable. Netflix’s Sean Combs: The Reckoning quickly became a ratings success, amassing nearly 22 million minutes viewed within its first week. That series included behind-the-scenes footage originally commissioned by Combs, which his legal team criticized as unfair and unauthorized, though Netflix maintains it was obtained legally.

King Combs marked the posthumous birthday of his late mother, Kim Porter on December 16. The date would have been the late model’s 55th birthday. To honor her memory, King shared an Instagram post featuring a series of throwback photos from the time he was younger, as well as her modeling days.

In the caption, he expressed how much he misses her, writing

“HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY MOMMY!!”

“I miss you sooo soo much, I wish I could be with you right now and hug and kiss you!! You are the reason I keep going every day! I love you and miss you mommy! #Foreverkp.”

He concluded, making it clear that her absence is still felt even years after her death.

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Kim Porter died in 2018 at the age of 47 after battling pneumonia. Her death left a vacuum in the lives of her children and those close to her. With Sean Diddy Combs, she had a son, Christian, and twin daughters, Jessie and D’Lila. She also had a son, Quincy Brown, from her previous relationship with singer Al B. Sure.

Porter’s other children also honored her on December 15, Jessie and D’Lila, shared a throwback photo of themselves with their mother, reflecting on how much they miss her and the comfort they feel knowing she is still watching over them. Her son, Quincy Brown, also posted the same day, sharing a photo and expressing gratitude for the strength she instilled in him.

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Kim was from Columbus, Georgia, and began modeling as a teenager. After graduating from Columbus High School in 1988, she moved to Atlanta to further her modeling career. Over the years, she has appeared in several films and TV series, including The Brothers, Wicked Wicked Games, Single Ladies, and Mama, I Want to Sing. She was also an artist and has appeared in a number of music videos.

She was one of the founders of Three Brown Girls, a lifestyle planning company based in Atlanta, alongside friends Nicole Cooke-Johnson and Eboni Elektra. Through the company, she helped start singer Janelle Monáe’s music career, after inviting her to an open mic night and introducing her to industry contacts, an impact Monáe has publicly acknowledged.

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Kim Porter was a devoted mother whose impact continues to live on through her children. The way they remember her shows that her love and guidance still remain with them.