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31/12/2025

The new year doesn’t need a grand reset. Patti Smith has long resisted the idea that time moves neatly forward, once writing: “Time takes time.” It’s a line that feels more useful than most end-of-year manifestos.

For Smith, the future doesn’t arrive with noise or spectacle. “The future is always beginning now,” she’s said — in the ordinary, unremarkable moments we tend to overlook. Aging, too, isn’t framed as decline, but as endurance: “the privilege of being alive.” Less reinvention, more attention. That’s the lesson worth carrying into the year ahead.

Photo of Patti at CBGB on New Year’s Eve / New Year’s Day 1977 in New York, shot by photographer Allan Tannenbaum.

31/12/2025

Another one of NASA's jaw-dropping views from space. As we wrap 2025 - let us introduce you to NGC 6357, home to the young star cluster Pismis 24, around 5,500 light-years from Earth. Captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and layered with Chandra X-ray data, the scene looks almost wintry — but those bursts of colour mark intense, high-energy activity from fiercely active young stars. A reminder that even the calmest-looking cosmic scenes are absolutely buzzing with life.

31/12/2025

Keith Richards reminds us: “We age not by holding on to youth, but by letting ourselves grow and embracing whatever youthful parts remain.”

Cheers to 2026 — growing, evolving, and keeping that spark alive. 🥂✨

31/12/2025

Happy Birthday, Patti Smith: The Godmother of Punk Turns Another Year Wiser

On 30 December, we celebrate Patti Smith—poet, punk pioneer, and unshakable force of artistic rebellion. From the raw roar of Horses to the intimate reflections in Just Kids, Smith’s work has always blurred the line between music, poetry, and manifesto. She taught us that art could be fearless, messy, and deeply human all at once.

Her influence spans generations: countless musicians, writers, and dreamers trace their creative spark back to her uncompromising voice. And beyond the stage, she reminds us to live boldly, speak truth, and, in her own words, “f**k the clock” when it comes to chasing your dreams.

Here’s to Patti, whose fire still lights the way—and whose art will always remind us why we need a little chaos in our lives.

30/12/2025

Finding connection through music’s universal language 💔✨

Jaguar Jonze recalls a powerful moment at a Celine Dion concert: feeling initial animosity melt away as strangers held hands, cried together, and spoke the language of shared emotion. No words needed. 🕊️

30/12/2025

Amy Taylor sues photographer over alleged exploitation of her image.
https://happymag.tv/amy-taylor-vogue-shoot-jamie-nelson/

30/12/2025

2025 saw the music world say goodbye to some of its most influential voices.
https://happymag.tv/in-memoriam-2025-legendary-musicians-who-passed/

30/12/2025

Chappell Roan retracts Bardot Tribute after fans point out problematic views.

Chappell Roan has deleted her tribute to Brigitte Bardot following backlash over a history of controversial and offensive statements.

30/12/2025

Idris Elba is now officially a knight.

Idris Elba has been knighted in the UK’s latest Honours list, alongside Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean and leading figures.

30/12/2025

Which NYE bash would you crash? 🎆

From glittering galas to intimate dinners, see how your favourite stars ring in the New Year! ✨ A night of glamour, champagne toasts, and iconic looks! 🥂👗

So... would you party with Dolph and Grace or Billie and Snoop?

30/12/2025

As we wrap up 2025, NASA’s Webb telescope has gifted us a stunning look into Westerlund 2 – a cosmic nursery filled with newborn stars and mysterious brown dwarfs ✨

For the first time, astronomers can see the full population of brown dwarfs in this massive cluster, offering new clues about how planets form. Swirls of glowing gas, tiny stars just beginning to shine, and brilliant foreground stars all come together in a reminder that even in deep space, new beginnings are always unfolding

30/12/2025

Fahrenheit-182 is one of the best reads form 2025. A candid, witty, and deeply personal memoir from Mark Hoppus, the iconic bassist and co-founder of blink-182.

From his turbulent childhood – marked by his parents’ divorce, constant moves, and an evolving identity—to finding his musical soulmate in Travis Barker and Tom DeLonge, Hoppus recounts his journey with humour and heart. The book captures the rebellious spirit of ‘80s punk rock, the meteoric rise of blink-182, and Hoppus’s private struggles with anxiety and public battle with cancer. A must-read for fans, Fahrenheit-182 is an inspiring tale of resilience, creativity, and never giving up.

https://happymag.tv/happys-best-new-books-2025/