image sourced from original article at Pop culture in 2025 was marked by both the unpredictable and the familiar. The year saw Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce their engagement, delighting fans and dominating headlines, while Beyoncé finally secured the coveted best album award and introduced her daughter Blue Ivy on tour. New viral trends, like the mysterious phrase '6-7', and unexpected obsessions such as the capybara, captured the public's imagination.
Major events included a Nirvana reunion for wildfire relief, Zendaya and Tom Holland's engagement, and Demi Moore's Golden Globe win. The entertainment world buzzed with the success of 'KPop Demon Hunters,' the return of Oasis, and standout moments at the Oscars, Emmys, and Cannes. The year also brought farewells to icons like Hulk Hogan, Ozzy Osbourne, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Diane Keaton, and Robert Redford.
Controversies and viral moments abounded, from Sabrina Carpenter's provocative album cover to the Cannes nudity ban and the Coldplay KissCam saga. Meanwhile, the entertainment industry faced upheaval as major studios navigated mergers and antitrust challenges, signaling possible changes ahead for how audiences experience pop culture.
