Hollywood Minute: Taylor Swift tops year-end charts as Courtney B. Vance earns Walk of Fame honor
Taylor Swift continues her record-breaking streak, claiming the No. 1 spot on the 2025 Billboard 200 year-end albums chart with “The Life of a Showgirl.”

(CNN)- Taylor Swift continues her record-breaking streak, claiming the No. 1 spot on the 2025 Billboard 200 year-end albums chart with “The Life of a Showgirl.” It marks her fifth time topping the annual ranking — the most of any artist. Swift also led the chart last year with “The Tortured Poets Department.”
Actor Courtney B. Vance is being recognized for his own stellar achievements, earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his television work. The ceremony will take place Tuesday, December 16th, with his wife, fellow Walk of Famer Angela Bassett, scheduled as a guest speaker.
Christina Aguilera is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her first Christmas album with a glamorous new holiday production, “Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris.” The concert special features festive classics alongside some of her biggest hits and will screen exclusively in theaters December 14th and 21st. Showtimes are available at Fathom-Entertainment.com.