Timothée Chalamet Honored in Palm Springs, Star Wars Poster Breaks Auction Record, and Beyoncé Set to Co-Chair the 2026 Met Gala

The Palm Springs International Film Awards is set to honor Timothée Chalamet as its Spotlight Actor of the Year, recognizing his performance in the upcoming film Marty Supreme. The award will be presented on January 3 at the Palm Springs Convention Center as part of the annual festival, which runs from January 2 through January 12.

Marty Supreme follows a fast-talking New Yorker determined to transform an overlooked sport into his path to success. Chalamet’s role has already generated early awards-season buzz, making this recognition a notable highlight heading into the new year.

In other Hollywood news, a prized Star Wars collectible has made history at auction. The original artwork for the A New Hope movie poster sold for a staggering one million dollars, marking the highest price ever paid for a Star Wars artifact and setting a new record for movie poster artwork.

A first-look teaser has also dropped for a new drama starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. The film centers on an engaged couple whose wedding week unravels after a surprising revelation, offering an emotional look at pre-wedding jitters. The drama is set to arrive in theaters in April.

And Beyoncé is preparing to return to one of fashion’s biggest stages. She will attend the Met Gala for the first time in years, serving as co-chair alongside Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour. The internationally renowned fashion event is scheduled for May 4.

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