Pop Culture Panic
This pop superstar officially declared her “eras” era over in 2025, pivoting toward a stripped-back image and fewer Easter eggs.
Who is Taylor Swift?
This global issue dominated headlines in summer 2025 as multiple cities recorded their hottest temperatures ever.
What is extreme heat caused by climate change?
What two numbers were a part of the classroom viral craze?
What is 67!
What was the best selling album in 2025?
What is The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift?
First week (U.S.): ~4.002 million album-equivalent units (pure sales + streaming counted together), the largest opening week ever recorded in the modern era.
This live‑action remake became one of 2025’s only Disney films to top $1 billion at the global box office.
What is Lilo & Stitch?
In 2025, this Doja Cat hit became the focus of a high‑profile legal battle over unpaid sample royalties.
What is “Paint the Town Red”?
In 2025, this major social media company faced backlash after quietly changing how political content spreads.
What is Meta (Instagram/Facebook)?
This is the shape of the enormous diamond at the center of Selena Gomez’s engagement ring from Benny Blanco that led to a new 2025 engagement ring craze.
What is a marquise‑cut diamond?
This rapper’s diss track won both Record and Song of the Year in 2025.
Who is Kendrick Lamar (“Not Like Us”)?
This indie film directed by Sean Baker won Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards in 2025.
What is Anora?
After eight years together, this world‑famous soccer star popped the question to his partner in August 2025.
Who are Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez?
In December 2025, on what popular Australian beach did a deadly antisemitic terror attack occur during a holiday celebration, marking Australia’s deadliest terror incident in modern history.
What is Bondi Beach?
This Tik Tok influencer turned singer put out one of Spotifys most viral songs that was covered by broadway star Ben Platt. What was the song and who was the artist?
Addison Rae’s Diet Pepsi.
This breakout artist took home Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammys.
Who is Chappell Roan?
This action film starring Dwayne Johnson grossed only about $21 million worldwide, making it a notable box office failure of 2025.
What is The Smashing Machine?
Name two of the five best selling authors of 2025.
Top authors by sales & impact:
Rebecca Yarros (romantasy mega‑selling titles)
Mel Robbins (nonfiction bestseller)
Suzanne Collins (YA franchise powerhouse)
Taylor Jenkins Reid (literary/pop fiction standout)
Freida McFadden (thriller sales force)
What was the name of the demonstrations that took place in over 2,000 communities across the U.S., protesting perceived authoritarianism during President Trump’s second term.
What were the No Kings protests?
These viral items created by a Hong Kong artist named Kasing Lung were turned into collectible plush figures and bag charms sold by Pop Mart, a China‑based retailer.
What are Labubus?
This 2025 single by a famous Canadian rapper went viral not for being good, but for being instantly skipped on Spotify playlists.
What is Drake’s Somebody Loves Me?
This Pixar release had the worst opening weekend in the studio’s history, earning just under $35 million on a massive budget.
What is Elio?
This animated series dominated global streaming in 2025 with over 25 billion minutes viewed, making it the year’s most‑watched show.
What is Bluey?
This British socialite’s 2025 appeals and legal filings continued to attract attention after her 2021 conviction related to Epstein’s network.
Who is Ghislaine Maxwell?
This viral show ranked as the most in‑demand anime series of 2025, topping measured audience interest even beyond competing series.
What is My Hero Academia?
Cardi B dropped this 2025 single, rumored to be a response to Nicki’s opening track.
What is Checkmate?
This animated fantasy musical became Netflix’s most‑streamed movie of 2025 (500 million + views) and went on to set new viewing records for the platform.
What is KPop Demon Hunters?