London’s Natural History Museum played host to Will Smith’s premiere of Pole to Pole with Will Smith on 12 January 2026. Fans gathered outside the iconic museum, with wristbands distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, creating a lively atmosphere around the screening.

Smith attended alongside members of the production team and experts featured in the series. Photographs from the event show him alongside explorers and scientists, highlighting the project’s focus on real-world adventure and research rather than a typical celebrity showcase.

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The seven-episode docuseries follows Smith on a 100-day journey across all seven continents, from the frozen expanse of the South Pole to the dense Amazon rainforest. He undertakes physically demanding tasks and joins scientific fieldwork, demonstrating both the challenges of extreme environments and the work of researchers documenting them.

Pole to Pole with Will Smith premieres on National Geographic on 13 January, with international streaming on Disney+ to follow. The London screening offered the first public viewing ahead of the series’ wider release.

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Smith’s presence at the premiere reflected his personal engagement with the project. He spoke with fans and the production team, reinforcing the series’ focus on exploration, discovery, and environmental awareness. By combining firsthand adventure with scientific observation, the docuseries offers a fresh perspective on travel documentaries, moving beyond conventional celebrity-led formats.

Hailey Bieber headlines Victoria’s Secret’s 2026 Valentine’s Day campaign, A Very VS Valentine’s, which launched on 7 January. The campaign positions Bieber front and centre, showcasing the brand’s seasonal collection in images and an exclusive video released online.

In the campaign, Bieber models a red Heart Chiffon Unlined Bralette paired with the matching Bikini Panty. She is also featured in other key pieces, including the Glazed Satin Heart Short Pajama Set. The campaign highlights Valentine’s-themed fragrances like Very Sexy Euphoric and Very Sexy Blush, giving customers options for gifting as well as dressing for the occasion.

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Supporting models Maty Fall Diba and Alexis Carrington appear in the campaign visuals, complementing Bieber’s lead role and adding variety to the imagery.

One of the campaign’s most discussed images nods to a 2001 Victoria’s Secret advertisement originally starring Gisele Bündchen. Bieber is pictured seated inside a wooden chest of drawers, painting her toenails while wearing a pink-and-black polka-dot lingerie set. The image mirrors the composition of the earlier campaign while presenting it with modern styling.

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Photographed by Adrienne Raquel and styled by Gabriella Karefa‑Johnson, the campaign spans lingerie, sleepwear, and intimate wardrobe pieces. Heart motifs, polka dots, and soft textures feature across the collection, reflecting the romantic theme of Valentine’s Day.

Victoria’s Secret promoted the campaign on social media, highlighting Bieber’s central role and generating widespread discussion among fans who noted the nostalgic nod to early‑2000s imagery.

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Bieber appears with long brunette hair styled to complement the lingerie and sleepwear. The overall aesthetic is polished yet approachable, reflecting both the brand’s signature style and contemporary Valentine’s Day trends.

The A Very VS Valentine’s collection is now available in Victoria’s Secret stores and online, offering customers a variety of pieces suited to Valentine’s Day celebrations, from classic lingerie to relaxed home wear.

Will Smith has been sued in Los Angeles by violinist Brian King Joseph, who has accused the actor and musician of sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination linked to Smith’s 2025 Based on a True Story tour.

The lawsuit, filed on 30 December 2025 in the Superior Court of California, names Smith and his production company, Treyball Studios Management, Inc. Joseph, a classically trained violinist who gained wider attention after reaching the finals of America’s Got Talent, claims he began working with Smith in late 2024 following a joint performance in San Diego. He was later invited to join Smith’s international tour and to contribute musically to an upcoming album.

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According to the court filing, the dispute centres on an incident that allegedly took place in March 2025 during a tour stop in Las Vegas. Joseph claims he returned to his hotel room, arranged and paid for by Smith’s management, and found signs that someone had entered the room without his permission. He states that there were no indications of forced entry.

Joseph alleges that inside the room he found several items that did not belong to him, including a handwritten note, a bottle of HIV medication prescribed to another individual, cleaning wipes, a beer bottle and hospital discharge papers bearing a different name. The note reportedly read, “Brian, I’ll be back no later 5:30, just us,” accompanied by a hand-drawn heart and the name “Stone F.”

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In the lawsuit, Joseph says he found the discovery distressing and alarming. He reported the matter to hotel security, contacted local police through a non-emergency line and informed members of Smith’s touring team. The complaint alleges that instead of receiving support, Joseph was accused of fabricating the incident and was subjected to verbal humiliation by a member of Smith’s management.

Joseph further claims that he was dismissed from the tour only days after raising the complaint. He alleges the termination was retaliatory and that another violinist was hired shortly afterwards to replace him. His legal team argues that the explanation given for his removal was a pretext and that his dismissal was directly connected to his decision to report the hotel incident.

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The lawsuit also refers to earlier interactions between Smith and Joseph which Joseph’s lawyers describe as inappropriate. One alleged comment attributed to Smith refers to a “special connection” between the two, which Joseph claims made him uncomfortable. In the filing, Joseph’s legal team argues that these interactions, taken together with the Las Vegas incident, point to a broader pattern of conduct rather than an isolated event.

Joseph is seeking unspecified damages for emotional distress, loss of income and long-term psychological harm, including post-traumatic stress disorder. The claims have not been tested in court, and no findings have been made.

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Smith has denied the allegations. His attorney, Allen B. Grodsky, has described the lawsuit as false, baseless and reckless, stating that Smith intends to defend himself vigorously and pursue all available legal remedies. Representatives for Smith have not issued further comment beyond rejecting the claims.

The case remains at an early stage and will proceed through the US court system, where the allegations and denials will be examined as part of the legal process.