> At a Glance
> – Kim Kardashian braved Aspen’s snow in fur-trimmed coats on Jan. 2 and Jan. 1
> – Ben Affleck suited up for Jimmy Kimmel Live! in L.A. on Jan. 5
> – Snoop Dogg called the Clippers-Warriors game in Inglewood on Jan. 5
> – Why it matters: The week’s star-studded schedule spotlights awards-season buzz and winter hot spots
Hollywood hit the road this week, with A-listers skiing Aspen, chatting on late-night couches, and walking Critics Choice red carpets. News Of Los Angeles captured 120 moments that show where the industry’s biggest names ate, performed, and celebrated between Dec. 30 and Jan. 5.
Snow-Blanketed Aspen
**Kim Kardashian layered two different fuzzy coats for shopping trips on Jan. 1 and Jan. 2, while Bella Hadid chose leather pants and fur jackets for restaurant runs. James Marsden and Rachel Zoe also braved the Colorado chill, turning the ski town into a fashion runway.
Late-Night Circuit
Ben Affleck arrived at Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Jan. 5 to promote his upcoming film The Rip. The same night:
- Kristen Stewart discussed The Chronology of Water with Seth Meyers in NYC
- Sadie Sink hit The Tonight Show after Stranger Things wrapped
- Josh Charles stopped by Fallon following his series Best Medicine premiere
Courtside & Commentary
Snoop Dogg traded the recording studio for the broadcast booth on Jan. 5, providing color commentary for the Clippers-Warriors matchup in Inglewood. Earlier in the week, Sebastian Maniscalco brought his son Caruso to the Clippers-Celtics game on Jan. 3, while Jason Segel and girlfriend Kayla Radomski shared a courtside date.
Awards-Season Kickoff
The 2026 Critics Choice Awards on Jan. 4 delivered red-carpet pairings and fashion statements:
| Star(s) | Moment | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Timothée Chalamet & Kylie Jenner | Cozy seating | Santa Monica |
| Michael B. Jordan | Photo with mom | Los Angeles |
| Leighton Meester & Adam Brody | Couple shot | Red carpet |
| Tramell Tillman | Best Supporting Actor win | Onstage |
Global Check-Ins
While Mark Wahlberg hit Barbados beaches and Alessandra Ambrosio celebrated on Brazil’s Conceição Beach, Angelina Jolie spent Jan. 2 at the Rafah Border Crossing supporting humanitarian efforts.
Key Takeaways
- Aspen emerged as the New Year’s hot spot, with repeat sightings of Kardashian and Hadid
- Los Angeles combined late-night shows, NBA games, and awards galas into one packed week
- Critics Choice red carpet signaled the formal start of awards season, with TV and film favorites grabbing trophies and headlines
From snowy mountain streets to ballroom spotlights, celebrities kept cameras clicking all week-proof that Hollywood never takes a holiday.
