Phil Collins, 75, revealed that his children were summoned to say final goodbyes after he nearly died from alcohol use, according to The Sunday Times Magazine. At the time, his kidneys were failing, and his organs were seizing up. ‘People were coming to say goodbye… but I didn’t have any idea this was going on,’ he said. Despite drinking wine for breakfast, he claimed he wasn’t aware of having a problem. He now uses crutches to walk after multiple surgeries on his spine and knees and has type 2 diabetes and nerve damage in his hands.

Health Scare and Family Reunions

Collins recounted a moment with his daughter, Lily Collins, who plays Emily in Paris, saying she was ‘in tears, saying, ‘I never thought I’d get these moments.’ We had an incredible time.’ He also admitted he longs for love but feels it’s too late to find another partner. ‘I’d love to be in love again… I think it’s probably too late for that,’ he said. He celebrated the new year surrounded by his family at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in London.

Jagger Engagement and Lasting Love

Mick Jagger, 82, and his fiancée of eight years, 38, have been engaged for two to three years, according to a Daily Mail report. Their relationship began in 2014, and they share a nine-year-old son, Deveraux. Their story began when they met in Tokyo over a decade ago, though their first meeting didn’t spark an immediate connection. ‘Maybe a spark, but nothing incredible,’ she said. Their romantic relationship began when Jagger invited her to Zurich four months later. Jagger was previously married to Bianca Jagger from 1971 to 1978 and is a father to eight children with five women.

K-pop and Meme Culture

Girls’ Generation-HRS, a subgroup of the influential K-pop group Girls’ Generation, released a song titled ‘Skibidi’ that incorporates viral internet slang and meme culture, according to Just Jared. The song uses the nonsense word ‘Skibidi,’ associated with the Skibidi Toilet meme, in a playful, unserious way. The song also includes references to ‘FOMO.’ The group, which debuted in August 2007, is considered one of the most influential K-pop girl groups of all time.

BTS also recently released a new song titled ‘Aliens’ from their ‘Arirang’ album. The lyrics reference Korean cultural elements, including the Hangul alphabet and traditional practices like removing shoes at the door. Members also address critics and doubters, with Suga declaring, ‘Green with jealousy, those civilians / Won’t waste my breath to explain.’ RM and J-hope also make bold statements and incorporate traditional Korean rhythms into their verses.

Meanwhile, Mexican pop star Kenia Os kicked off her new ‘K DE KARMA’ era with the release of her single ‘Belladona.’ The song, co-written with Matthew Rey, Ismael Cano Jr., Mechi Pieretti, and Michael Rincón, centers around a femme fatale asserting control over love and its consequences. The accompanying video features over 12 hours of filming and includes recreations of her previous eras. Kenia recently won awards for ‘Jackpot’ with Belinda at the 2025 Premios Lo Nuestro and ‘Tommy & Pamela’ with Peso Pluma.