Trending news · 31 October 2026
Buddy the Unicorn Tops Google's Halloween Costume List for 2026
Google's Frightgeist data names Buddy the Unicorn — the seemingly cheerful but sinister character from the horror movie 'Buddy' — the most-searched Halloween costume of 2026, with NeeDoh stress toys and a character from the horror film 'Obsession' rounding out the top three.
Blackpink's Jisoo Shares "Addicted" Teaser Ahead of Friday Release
K-pop star Jisoo has released a preview of her upcoming music video for "Addicted," with the full single and video set to arrive on Friday, October 30.
The Ramalama Costume Walk Takes Over TikTok for Halloween 2026
A Halloween TikTok trend set to Róisín Murphy's 2005 track "Ramalama (Bang Bang)" has generated more than 430,700 videos, as creators film their legs and feet approaching a low camera before dramatically revealing their full costumes when the vocal changes.
Diwali at Times Square Draws Thousands for Annual Festival of Lights
Thousands of members of the Indian and South Asian diaspora gathered at Times Square on Sunday 25 October for the 2026 edition of Diwali at Times Square, celebrating the festival of lights with live music, a diya-lighting ceremony and a cultural bazaar.