It's a sarcastic smart ass comment. Normally said just to be a dick. A lot of the time it can be funny too.
Friend: Yo, we can't chill tonight because my mom is being a cunt.
You: What's new?

Girlfriend: Sorry honey, umm, I forgot the lube.
You : What's new?

Dad: Son, I have to take a Gynormous dump.
You: What's new?
by joybuz July 12, 2009
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What you say when hearing old news, when something bad but predictable happens to you or when someone brings up something that's long lost its novelty.
Guy 1: "They're out of your favourite coffee."
You: "What else is new?"

Guy 2: "Life sucks."
You: "Yeah, what else is new."

Guy 3: "Pain really hurts."
You: (Just gives him a glance that says "what else is new".) But if he really is stupid enough to make a statement like that, maybe you should have said it in words.
by werallsonsofbitches January 6, 2010
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A sarcastic phrase referring to an altogether predictable and meh revelation, literally meaning - so do you have something else that's real news?
Monica : Joey smells gas!
Chandler : So what else is new?
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news that makes you just want to say "what the fuck" after it.
Susan- Hey, did you hear about the roofie rapist on the loose?

Cynthia- No! What the fuck!

Susan- I know isn't that crazy?!
Cynthia- That is some serious what the fuck news.
by BEEPOSEY July 25, 2009
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When you want to find out what is happening between the family.
Person 1: Hey man?
Person 2: Not much, what's new on the block?

*Conversation continues*
by whatsnewontheblock February 1, 2016
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