Here Are Some Well-Informed 2026 Pop Culture Predictions, Courtesy of Cosmo Editors

"I have a hunch Phoebe Bridgers will drop her third solo album in the second half of the year. It’s been two years since she dropped The Record with her boygenius bandmates, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker, and we’re coming up on six years since her breakout, Punisher. Come home, Phoebe. The kids miss you!"

— Sam Olson, Assistant News Editor

"We're getting an engagement announcement from a Love Island USA couple in 2026. Whether it's Serena & Kordell, Leah & Miguel, or even Nicolandria, something tells me we'll hear news of an LI USA happy ending next year."

— Annabel Iwegbue, Associate Culture Editor

"I predict more inspired casting for Oh, Mary! on Broadway will be announced top of year. I'd love to see the likes of Meg Stalter, Rachel Dratch, Margaret Cho, or Amy Sedaris in the titular role."

— Maxwell Losgar, Senior Entertainment Director

"Lindsay Lohan will release a skincare line."

— Corinne Sullivan, Senior News Editor

"I sense a new Ariana Grande relationship making headlines by Spring."

— Maxwell Losgar, Senior Entertainment Director

"Zara Larsson and her makeup artist Sophia Sinot have been widely credited for bringing back sparkly, maximalist Y2K glam. I think we'll see Zara snag a partnership with a major makeup brand in response to all of that hype. Maybe MAC?"

— Annabel Iwegbue, Associate Culture Editor

"[Friends turned foes] Martha Stewart and Ina Garten are going to make up in a filmed/televised manner."

— Mikhaila Archer, Editorial Assistant

"Timmy and Kylie [are] getting engaged."

— Corinne Bickel, Social Media Specialist

"Beyoncé's rock & roll-themed Act III album is dropping. Hint #1: It was just announced that she'll be co-chairing next year's Met Gala, which feels like the perfect way to promote a new record. Hint #2: She made a surprise appearance at the Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix last month, and there's absolutely nothing more rock & roll than fast cars. Hint #3: She's been releasing each album within this trilogy (Renaissance, Cowboy Carter) two years apart from each other, and next year will mark two years since Cowboy Carter's release. The signs all point to a Bey rock era in 2026! And I would very much like the album to feature Jack White, Paramore, Lenny Kravitz, and Olivia Rodrigo."

— Annabel Iwegbue, Associate Culture Editor

"[We'll see] a surprise Disney reunion of some kind. One that's unexpected... like Miley and Selena."

— Maxwell Losgar, Senior Entertainment Director

"Sabrina Carpenter will start dating an NBA player."

— Corinne Sullivan, Senior News Editor

"One of the guys from Heated Rivalry will be confirmed to star in a Luca Guadagnino project and in a Dior campaign."

— Corinne Bickel, Social Media Specialist

"Both BTS and Blackpink will have massive comebacks."

— Corinne Sullivan, Senior News Editor

"After her introduction on Pop Star Academy, I always knew ADÉLA was a star. After seeing her first-ever live show in New York this year and chatting with the rising star, I wholeheartedly believe she’s our new it-girl on the music scene. Her confidence has never wavered, and she’s already got fans buzzing with excitement with her upcoming debut album and gig on Demi Lovato’s tour. I definitely see ADÉLA having her SNL musical guest moment in 2026 as part of a Grammys Best New Artist campaign for 2027."

— Sam Olson, Assistant News Editor

"Zendaya and Tom will get married."

— Corinne Bickel, Social Media Specialist

"After Sabrina Carpenter arrested Djo/Joe Keery at Austin City Limits this year—and upon learning that they’re both single—I feel like they’ll have, at least, a brief dating stint. Dare I say stranger things have happened (see: Sabrina’s entire relationship with Barry Keoghan). I would like to see it!"

— Sam Olson, Assistant News Editor

"J. Lo and Ben [will get] back together."

— Corinne Bickel, Social Media Specialist

"Harry Styles will make a comeback."

— Corinne Bickel, Social Media Specialist