The Artemis II crew splashed down safely off the coast of San Diego on April 10 after a 10-day trip that took them farther from Earth than any human has ever been — 252,756 miles. That beats the record set by Apollo 13 astronauts back in 1970. The crew included Christina Koch (the first woman to fly to the Moon), Victor Glover (the first person of color), and Jeremy Hansen (the first Canadian). They launched on April 1 and flew all the way around the far side of the Moon before heading home.
This was the first time humans left low Earth orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972. That's before your parents were born. Let that sink in.
by DerekIf you haven't watched the Forger family yet, now's your chance — and honestly, you're in for a treat. Spy x Family arrived on Netflix US on April 4, bringing all the spy-dad, telepath-daughter, assassin-mom chaos that made it one of the biggest anime in the world. Season 3 just wrapped, and a special event with the voice cast is set for November. Anya would want you to watch it. Do it for Anya.
The Straw Hats have reached the land of giants, and Netflix is dropping new episodes weekly as part of their massive Spring 2026 anime slate. If you've been meaning to catch up on One Piece, the Elbaf arc is giving major adventure energy — think Vikings, massive landscapes, and Luffy being Luffy. This is also dropping alongside Dorohedoro Season 2 and Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, so Netflix is basically an anime buffet right now.
For everyone who watched Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 on Netflix and has been waiting — Season 2 is part of the Spring slate. The Shibuya Incident arc is widely considered one of the best arcs in modern shonen anime. If you haven't been spoiled yet, protect your timeline at all costs.
by CakeyOlivia Rodrigo's new single "drop dead" came out April 17 and it's already everywhere — Addison Rae even brought her out at Coachella Weekend 2 for the live debut. But the bigger news? Her third album is called You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love and drops June 12. If SOUR was her breakup album and GUTS was her growing-up album, this one sounds like it's going to be the "figuring it all out" chapter. The acoustic version is already on Apple Music too.
Sabrina Carpenter headlined Coachella Weekend 2 and brought out actual Madonna for "Like a Prayer" and a brand new unreleased track called "I Feel Free." Sabrina's reaction afterward: "It's like… what do you do after that?" Billie Eilish, SZA, and Zara Larsson also made surprise appearances across the weekend. Coachella 2026 was absolutely stacked.
BTS's comeback single "SWIM" keeps dominating charts worldwide, and the group just announced their world tour. The track already has a performance video, member-specific remixes (Suga did melodic techno, RM did chill hip hop), and a full EP called KEEP SWIMMING. ARMY is thriving.
by Mr. FoxThe sequel to the 2023 Super Mario Bros. Movie has blown past $747 million worldwide in just three weeks, making it the highest-grossing film of 2026 so far. The movie sends Mario, Luigi, Peach, and the whole crew into outer space to deal with threats across multiple galaxies. It had the fourth-biggest 5-day opening ever at $191 million and pushed the Mario movie franchise past $2 billion total. If you haven't seen it yet, what are you even doing?
Toy Story 5 hits theaters June 19, and the teaser is giving serious vibes. The plot? Woody, Buzz, and the gang have to deal with Lilypad — a tablet that shows up and tries to convince Bonnie she doesn't need toys anymore. The tagline is "Toy meets Tech," and honestly, it hits different when you think about how much time we all spend on screens. Keanu Reeves, Conan O'Brien, and the whole original voice cast are back.
If your For You page has been full of people crying over books lately, that's because BookTok's fantasy and "romantasy" corner is exploding. Series like A Curse So Dark and Lonely (a modern Beauty and the Beast retelling) and Shatter Me are pulling tons of new readers. Meanwhile, the classics keep being classic — Percy Jackson is still the go-to recommendation for every new reader on the platform, and Wings of Fire (15 books about warring dragon tribes!) continues to be wildly popular with middle school readers. If you need a new series, BookTok has you covered.
by Diana LeeThe sneaker game in 2026 is all about slim-sole runners inspired by '70s and '80s styles — think bold colors, chrome finishes, and throwback energy that still looks modern. New Balance also dropped the FREEDLE X for younger kids, which has banding straps and mesh so you can put them on yourself (underrated flex). And if you haven't noticed, lightweight windbreakers are everywhere this spring — they work in every season and go with literally everything. Eco-friendly kicks made from recycled materials are also becoming normal, not niche.
by Boba FettThe crossover we never thought we'd see is reportedly in early development. No details yet on what it'll look like, but the rumors are coming from reliable sources. Fortnite has collabed with basically everything at this point — but Minecraft? That's the final boss.
Roblox announced it'll have three versions: Normal (16+), Select (9-15), and Kids (5-9). The community has big feelings about this one. Meanwhile, 99 Nights in the Forest is still pulling 442K players, and Sailor Peace just became the 171st game to hit 1 billion visits.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream launched April 16 — the life sim where your Miis live on an island and do the most random things. If you loved the 3DS version, this one's got upgraded graphics and new activities.
by Chubby50 streamers competed for $1 million in a live YouTube event on April 4. Fans are calling it a return to peak MrBeast content. Plus, Beast Games Season 3 starts filming this spring. watch it →
Pick a color, photograph everything you spot in that shade all day, reveal a final collage grid. It's simple, it's satisfying, and everyone is doing it. watch it →
Creators flipped the "hard launch" format (usually for revealing a partner) into dramatic introductions of their favorite snacks, hobbies, and obsessions. It's ridiculous and very funny.
With 23M+ subscribers and 25.7 billion views, Aphmau's Minecraft roleplay series keep pulling massive numbers. If you somehow haven't watched her yet, start anywhere — that's the beauty of it. watch it →
The Detroit Pistons finished 60-22 and grabbed the East's top seed for the first time since 2006. Their star Cade Cunningham had a collapsed lung earlier this season, came back, and dropped 39 points in Game 1 against the Magic. The series is tied 1-1. Out West, OKC is a perfect 10-0 in first-round playoff games — their young core is scary good.
by Diana LeeNASA's Curiosity rover discovered record amounts of iron, manganese, and zinc in Mars's Gale Crater — metals that on Earth form in lakes and feed certain types of bacteria. It's not proof of life, but it's the closest we've gotten to conditions that could have supported it. Basically: Mars might have had a lake where tiny things could have lived. That's wild.
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope just finished construction and is doing final tests. When it launches, it'll photograph huge chunks of the sky at once — imagine the James Webb Telescope, but with a much wider view. Think switching from a zoom lens to a panoramic camera.
by Mr. FoxNintendo released version 22.1.0 on April 7, and the earlier update brought Handheld Boost Mode — meaning Switch games now run at 1080p in handheld. The console is on sale at $499 bundled with Super Mario Galaxy + Galaxy 2 at Amazon and Walmart.
A folk song from the '60s by Peter, Paul & Mary is having a massive TikTok moment. Creators are pairing it with carousel posts about being far from where they feel most at home, and it's genuinely emotional. Proof that a good song is a good song, no matter when it came out.
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