2026 Pop Culture Predictions: Alix Earle, Tom Brady, & Stranger Things Finale

New Year Reflections & Traditions

• 💡 The hosts and their friends celebrated New Year's Eve with a cozy house party vibe, featuring good food, games like Left, Right, Center, and a midnight toast.
• 🥂 A popular punch was served, with options for adding tequila or champagne, and a sparkling cake was enjoyed.
• 😴 A humorous anecdote involved a sleepover with 17 people, including a friend sleeping at the foot of the bed and a host sleep-talking about a dog needing to go potty.
• 💬 The hosts discussed their verbal and physical "ticks" for the new year, including saying "totally" and a tongue-out gesture, and their chosen emoji vibes for 2026.

Bold 2026 Predictions

• 🎯 One host accurately predicted a connection between Alix Earle and Tom Brady on New Year's Eve, sparking discussion about the unexpected pairing.
• 👶 Predictions included Hailey and Justin Bieber having a second baby and Millie Bobby Brown adopting another child.
• 🎶 Forecasts for music included Noah Kahan releasing an album by January and Harry Styles' album coming in March, with Olivia Dean predicted for a Grammy win.
• 💍 A bold prediction suggested Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes would get engaged or married, marking their "third time's a charm" reconciliation.
• 🏈 Sports predictions included Sam Darnold returning to the Vikings and the Buffalo Bills winning the Super Bowl.
• 📺 A significant prediction was the announcement of SNL's final season, citing declining numbers and potential retirement for its producer.
• 📚 The hosts also predicted a shift from Stanley/Owala water bottles to a new trend and the adaptation of more popular books into movies.

Pop Culture Headlines & Recaps

• ✨ Recent pop culture news included Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini's "hard launch" of their relationship for the third time.
• 👰 Zach Bryan's marriage to "the B dupe" was discussed, with some hosts expressing reservations about his past behavior.
• 🎬 The Fanning sisters (Dakota and Elle) were cast as leads in the movie adaptation of Kristen Hannah's book, "The Nightingale," which was highly praised by the hosts.
• 🌌 The hosts recapped the Stranger Things finale, appreciating its "tied up in a bow" ending and the strong performances, particularly Finn Wolfhard (Mike) and Jamie Campbell Bower (Vecna).
• 🔍 While generally satisfied, some critiques included a predictable ending and missed opportunities, such as acknowledging Joyce and Hopper's past connection to Henry in high school.
• 💔 The emotional impact of the show's conclusion and its nostalgic feel were highlighted, with the finale symbolizing a "new generation" and the end of an era.