Florence + The Machine’s Dog Days Are Over perfectly captures my mindset as I step into 2026 with a new job, renewed gratitude, and a determination to rebuild after months of uncertainty.

Things heat up in RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 Episode 2 as the queens face their first girl group challenge and the competition turns serious with the season’s first elimination. From team-picking drama and genre battles to standout runway concepts and a fierce lip sync to Dove Cameron’s “Too Much,” this episode proves that not every group was created equal.

Mahalini’s Bawa Dia Kembali unexpectedly became the soundtrack to my quiet prayers — a song about loss, longing, and asking God for the impossible, hitting closer to home than I ever expected.

Season 18 of RuPaul’s Drag Race is officially here, and the queens did not come to play. From standout entrance looks and a horror-inspired mini-challenge to a long-awaited design challenge premiere, Episode 1 served fashion, drama, and Cardi B realness. With Nini Coco snatching the first win and the competition already heating up, this season is shaping up to be one for the herstory books.

Europe’s The Final Countdown remains one of the most iconic songs of all time — a hype-filled anthem synonymous with New Year’s Eve, big moments, and reflecting on endings before welcoming new beginnings.