Culminating in Friday the 13th, this week has been a pretty turbulent one. The weather, Hollywood and even Nutella seems to have been reacting against the big American Presidential changeover and ensuing backlash.

Been under a rock or otherwise occupied? No worries: you’ll be jabbering fluently at drinks this weekend because if you missed any of the big stories, we’ve got you covered.

Barack Obama’s Farewell Speech

Whatever you think of his politics, it’s impossible to deny the charisma of America’s 44th President.

The Golden Globes

La La Land scooped seven globes, The Night Manager reeled three in for the UK and Meryl Streep delivered that anti-Trump speech as she accepted her lifetime achievement award. See our list of winners/best-dressed + the best hair and make-up from the night.

It Snowed

Your Facebook and Twitter feeds (as well as your own eyes) have probably alerted you to this one already. Exciting nevertheless, we had to give it a mention.

Nutella Could Cause Cancer

But then, we ask, what doesn’t? [source]

NHS in Crisis

After Red Cross declared an NHS “crisis” earlier this week, 20 hospitals have since declared a black alert due to dangerous overcrowding that has lead to a decrease in proper procedure.

Trump/Russia Hoo-Haa

Reports have emerged that President-elect Donald Trump was blackmailed by the Russian Kremlin during the presidential race. Turbulent but politically-exciting stuff.

New Releases:

Manchester By The Sea: tipped to win big at awards season, though plagued by reports of sexual harrassment by lead star Casey Affleck.

La La Land: a vibrant, sun-soaked musical for a thoroughly modern audience.

A Series of Unfortunate Events: marketed by some pretty irresistible reverse-psychology, Lemony Snicket’s series has been adapted for Netflix.

The xx, I See You: The long-awaited third studio album dropped today, and it’s quite as gorgeous and transcendent as we all hoped.