Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson Return for Hunger Games Prequel, Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour to Co-Chair 2026 Met Gala, Diana Ross to Headline “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”
National Stretching Day and International Mountain Day are recognized
From The LifeMinute.tv Team
December 11, 2025
Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson returning for Hunger Games prequel
In an exciting announcement for fans, Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson will reprise their iconic roles as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, the upcoming prequel from Lionsgate. Based on Suzanne Collins’ latest novel, the film explores the events of the 50th Hunger Games—24 years before Katniss and Peeta first stepped into the arena as District 12’s tributes under the mentorship of Haymitch Abernathy. Because the story is set decades prior to the original series, Lawrence and Hutcherson will appear in a flash-forward epilogue. They join Joseph Zada, who stars as a young Haymitch Abernathy, alongside an impressive ensemble cast that includes Ralph Fiennes, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning, Jesse Plemons, Maya Hawke, and Mckenna Grace. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping hits theaters on November 20, 2026.
Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour to co-chair the 2026 Met Gala
Fashion’s biggest night will be led by a powerhouse quartet representing music, film, sports, and style. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced that Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour will serve as co-chairs for the 2026 Met Gala, taking place on May 4, 2026. This year’s gala will honor the Met’s spring Costume Institute exhibition, titled “Costume Art,” celebrating the artistry and evolution of fashion design. Adding to the excitement, the event’s host committee has also been revealed. Chaired by designer Anthony Vaccarello and filmmaker Zoë Kravitz, the committee includes an eclectic and influential group: musicians Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, LISA, Sam Smith, and Yseult; dancer Misty Copeland; actors Teyana Taylor, Elizabeth Debicki, Gwendoline Christie, and Lena Dunham; basketball star A’ja Wilson; models Alex Consani, Paloma Elsesser, and Lauren Wasser; Vogue editor Chloe Malle; and artist Anna Weyant.
Diana Ross to headline “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” performing a show-stopping medley of hits
The living legend will take the stage at “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” to usher in the new year. Ross will perform a medley of her biggest hits including “I’m Coming Out” and “Upside Down.” Her performance will serve as a marquee moment in a star-packed broadcast featuring 39 artists across New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Puerto Rico, and beyond. The celebration’s powerhouse lineup also includes performances by Mariah Carey, Post Malone, Chappell Roan, Demi Lovato, and Maren Morris, along with 50 Cent, Charlie Puth, OneRepublic, and Pitbull—promising an unforgettable night of music as the world rings in the new year.
Today’s holidays:
National Stretching Day, International Mountain Day, National App Day, National Noodle Ring Day.
In today’s birthday news:
Actress Rita Moreno 94, singer Brenda Lee, 81, musician Jermaine Jackson 71, Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx 67, actress Mo'Nique 58, actor Jack Griffo 29, actress Hailee Steinfeld 29.