POP CULTURE
A single diss track turned timelines into battlegrounds and split the internet in two
Drake vs Kendrick Lamar feud
A split-second handball decision at Euro 2024 had fans freezing frames and counting pixels.
a VAR handball controversy at Euro 2024
One artist made headlines for performing a song live after a wardrobe malfunction went viral.
Lady Gaga
A long-awaited sequel finally hit theaters, leaving fans divided over nostalgia vs. originality.
Avatar: The Way of Water
A baby hippo from Thailand became the internet’s most adorable breakout star, delighting millions of viewers.
Moo Deng the pygmy hippo
A popular app’s future in the U.S. was debated by politicians, creators, and teens alike
TIKTOK
A brief exit during Copa América 2024 sent shockwaves through Argentina’s title hopes by who football player
Lionel Messi
What is AI-generated singing controversy in 2024?
Controversy erupted as fans debated whether AI-created vocals could count as “real” performances.
A superhero multiverse movie broke online conversation records before most tickets were even sold.
Spider-Man: Beyond the Multiverse
A social phrase like “demure” went from beauty advice to unstoppable meme. What is that phrase?
very demure, very mindful
Camera cuts during football games to a popular pop star which told a story that had nothing to do with the score, but more on the pop star's relationship. Who?
Taylor Swift
A slap on an airplane turned this boxing legend’s comeback year into viral news. Who?
a.Dmitry Bivol
b.Manny Pacquiao
c.Mike Tyson
d.Sugar Ray Leonard
What song went viral on tiktok, 2024?
Billie Eilish's "BIRDS OF A FEATHER,"
Sabrina Carpenter's "Please Please Please,"
Benson Boone's "Beautiful Things,"
This big lie about ticket safety at a blockbuster Indian premiere led to tragedy and headlines.
HINT: STAMPEDE
Pushpa 2 premiere stampede controversy in 2024?
Footage of a lightning strike during a music festival went viral, with fans dubbing it “God’s light show.”
Lollapalooza 2024 lightning viral clip
A stand-up comedian’s opening jokes overshadowed Hollywood’s first major awards night of the year.
the Jo Koy Golden Globes 2024 backlash
A last-minute injury forced this tennis star to withdraw from multiple 2024 tournaments, reshaping draws overnight. Who?
a.Rafael Nadal
b.Serena Williams
c.Novak Djokovic
d.Roger Federe
A major music festival faced backlash after set times forced fans to choose between headline acts.
Coachella 2024 scheduling controversy
A Disney animation about emotions tore up the charts with record‑setting global ticket sales.
Inside Out 2
In July 2024, Barbie and Oppenheimer were released on the same weekend, creating a massive cultural and box office phenomenon worldwide. What was the conjoined name?
Barbenheimer
A reality TV moment became more famous than the competition itself, trending for weeks
Love Island UK 2024
Before a single medal was awarded, Paris 2024 faced scrutiny over athlete eligibility, testing, and fairness.
True or False
TRUE
A music streaming platform briefly removed several songs due to copyright disputes, enraging fans.
Spotify
A sequel starring Joaquin Phoenix surprised audiences—not with praise, but a critical flop
Joker: Folie à Deux
Which artist surprised a 2024 album release caused streaming platforms to crash temporarily?
Beyonce