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This short-form video trend had people filming themselves reacting to their own old photos, often set to emotional or nostalgic music.
What is the “Glow-Up Reaction” trend?
This animated sequel continued the emotions-inside-the-mind story and was one of the most talked-about family movies of 2025.
What is Inside Out 2?
This pop superstar continued dominating charts and social media in 2025 after the massive success of The Tortured Poets Department.
Who is Taylor Swift?
This NBA superstar continued to dominate headlines in 2025 as the face of the league, known for scoring titles and signature shoes.
Who is LeBron James?
This international organization continued coordinating responses to global conflicts, humanitarian crises, and peacekeeping missions in 2025.
What is the United Nations?
These oversized, brightly colored insulated cups became a status symbol in 2025, often featured in “day in my life” videos.
What are Stanley cups?
This Marvel movie introduced a new team of anti-heroes and villains working together rather than the Avengers.
What is Thunderbolts?
This rapper became one of the most talked-about artists of 2025 after multiple viral hits and a highly publicized feud earlier in the decade.
Who is Drake?
This Kansas City Chiefs quarterback remained one of the most talked-about athletes in 2025 due to championships and commercials.
Who is Patrick Mahomes?
This ongoing conflict in the Middle East remained a major global news story in 2025, with frequent coverage on social media and international news outlets.
What is the Israel–Gaza conflict?
This viral classroom debate had students arguing which number was “bigger” or “better,” even though the answer was obvious.
What is the “6 vs. 7” trend?
This long-awaited sequel brought back Michael Keaton as the title character in a multiverse-focused DC film.
What is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice?
This female rapper and songwriter gained major popularity on TikTok and streaming platforms for her confident lyrics and bold fashion.
Who is Ice Spice?
This women’s basketball star became a household name as the WNBA saw record-breaking viewership and social media engagement in 2025.
Who is Caitlin Clark?
In 2025, this European country continued to receive international military and humanitarian support amid its war with Russia.
What is Ukraine?
This TikToker became the most-followed person on the platform after rising to fame with simple dance videos during the pandemic.
Who is Charli D’Amelio?
This dystopian prequel explored the origins of Panem’s most famous villain years before Katniss Everdeen.
What is The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes?
This genre-blending artist continued to influence pop and R&B in 2025 with emotionally raw lyrics and a strong Gen-Z fanbase.
Who is Olivia Rodrigo?
This Japanese two-way superstar remained one of the most talked-about players in Major League Baseball in 2025 for both pitching and hitting.
Who is Shohei Ohtani?
In 2025, this country made history when Claudia Sheinbaum served as its first female president after winning a landslide national election.
What is Mexico?
This 2025 trend reflected a broader debate about data security, national security, and this foreign country where the app’s parent company is based.
What is China?
This science-fiction epic continued the story of Paul Atreides and dominated social media discussions with its visuals and soundtrack.
What is Dune: Part Two?
In 2025, this Pulitzer Prize–winning rapper dominated TikTok as users analyzed lyrics, concert clips, and diss tracks tied to one of the most talked-about rivalries in modern hip-hop.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
In 2025, this college football powerhouse continued to dominate headlines as debates about NIL deals, the transfer portal, and playoff expansion reshaped the sport.
Who are the Alabama Crimson Tide?
This autonomous territory of Denmark returned to global headlines in 2025 after renewed discussion involving Donald Trump and past U.S. interest in acquiring it for strategic reasons.
What is Greenland?