It’s still January, but so far, one could say that 2026 hasn’t held back on drama, especially if you spend any time on Instagram, X, and other social media platforms. The year kicked off with everything from sudden celebrity vanishing acts to emotional farewells, and honestly, it’s been tough to keep up with so much happening so fast. On one hand, Virat Kohli freaked out fans by briefly dropping off Instagram with zero warning. On the other hand, not long after, Arijit Singh stunned everyone by announcing he’s done with playback singing. Then there’s Palash Muchhal, who deleted nearly every trace of his relationship with Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana and is now taking his fight to court. Even Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest child of the Beckham family, got in on the action with a family dispute that played out—where else?—on Instagram.

So much buzz on social media already, and we’re not yet into February, the second month of the year. So, let’s break down the stories everyone’s buzzing about.