Recap of the month! Minnie Mouse wardrobe revamp to Priyanka, Nick baby: Top entertainment news of January

Legendary actress Betty White, popular for her role in sitcoms 'The Golden Girls' and 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' passed away at age 99, on December 31, 2021. 

The cause of the actress death on New Year`s Eve, at age 99, was a stroke she had suffered nearly a week earlier.

The partially redacted certificate stated White`s cause of death as a "cerebrovascular accident," a medical term for a stroke or the loss of blood flow to the brain caused by a clot or ruptured blood vessels, resulting in brain tissue damage.

On January 26, legendary singer Neil Young demanded in an open letter to Spotify to remove his music from the platform he said is spreading vaccine disinformation via the popular podcaster Joe Rogan.

"I am doing this because Spotify is spreading fake information about vaccines -- potentially causing death to those who believe the disinformation being spread by them," wrote the legendary singer behind "Heart of Gold" and "Harvest Moon."

Both Spotify and Joe Rogan responded to the controversy.

One of the world’s most-loved animated characters, Minnie Mouse, is getting a wardrobe revamp. After being dressed for nearly a century-long life in her iconic red dress, Minnie will get a pantsuit. In a statement, it was revealed that Stella McCartney was chosen to create the look because of "her legacy of female leadership," as well as her commitment to sustainability.

On the ensemble, the designer revealed that it is a bespoke blue tuxedo with black polka dots and matching bow, and it's made with "responsibly sourced fabrics”.

Silent Golden Globes! The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced winners of this year’s Golden Globes without much fanfare. There was no media or celebrities in attendance for the event as it takes place for the first time since celebs boycotted the organisation for its discriminatory practices. 

The announcement of Golden Globes 2022 winners happened without a red carpet ceremony this year. It was revealed on Twitter with no live coverage

This year, Netflix’s 'The Power of the Dog' and Focus Features 'Belfast' led all film nominees with seven nods. On the TV side, HBO’s 'Succession' topped all other shows with five nominations.

Actor Priyanka Chopra and her husband, Nick Jonas surprised the entire world with the announcement of their baby girl!

Priyanka shared a post on Instagram, tagging Nick and stating, "We are overjoyed to confirm that we have welcomed a baby via surrogate. We respectfully ask for privacy during this special time as we focus on our family. Thank you so much."

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli welcomed their daughter Vamika, in January last year. The two have been sharing updates and photos of their daughter with millions of fans and followers on their Instagram handles, but have refrained from revealing her face until now. 

This month, during a cricket match in South Africa, Cape Town, a camera person panned the camera towards Anushka and Vamika celebrating Virat's on-field performance, giving a clear view of Vamika's face for the first time. After which, the photos of Vamika and Anushka took the internet by storm. 

Some fans could not keep calm as they finally got a glimpse of their daughter. However, other internet users lashed out and condemned the circulation of Vamika's photo.

Kylie Jenner becomes the first woman to amass 300 million followers in the history of Instagram. 

While the 24-year-old makeup mogul is the first female to reach the numbers, she's the third most-followed account on the photo-sharing app, behind the official Instagram page (460 million) and Cristiano Ronaldo, who is the most followed person with 388 million.

Hollywood power couple Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly turned heads with their engagement. Their chemistry sizzled on the red carpet, and their engagement was a reflection of their fiery love. Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly's engagement pictures were a visual testament to their sizzling romance. The pictures radiated raw emotion, emphasizing that love knows no boundaries, be it in style or in life. These snapshots left no doubt that their engagement was a celebration of their fiery and genuine love.While they're known for their edgy style, their engagement was a reminder that love transcends all styles.
 

Evangeline Lilly