Music
This Chappell Roan song was finally released on July 31st after she debuted it at Gov Ball 2024
The Subway
This clothing brand made a controversial jean ad starring Sydney Sweeney
American Eagle
After Henry Cavill's departure, this actor plays Superman in the 2025 reboot film directed by James Gunn
David Corenswet
This pop star is coming out with a new album titled "Man's Best Friend" on August 29th
Sabrina Carpenter
This internet trend, which features the works of AI-generated images including images of sharks wearing sneakers and mug-head ballerinas, took over TikTok and Instagram under this name.
Italian Brainrot
This plush toy, popularized this year, is characterized as a monster with sharp teeth and large ears
Labubu
The third and final season of this romance series starring a love triangle with two brothers will end in September
The Summer I Turned Pretty
The title of Tyler, the Creator's ninth studio album
Don't Tap the Glass
The fifth entry in The Hunger Games series getting a movie adaptation
Sunrise on the Reaping
An affair was revealed on the Kiss Cam at this concert, leading to widespread attention after their attempt to avoid the camera
Coldplay
After the flop of 2015, this Marvel superhero team got a second reboot starring Vanessa Kirby and Pedro Pascal
Taylor Swift revealed her newest album, The Life of a Showgirl on this podcast
New Heights (Jason and Travis Kelce)
This popular romance book by Ali Hazelwood is getting a movie adaptation staring Lili Reinhart
The Love Hypothesis
This television host's talk show was canceled by CBS, prompting conversations around censorship
Stephen Colbert
The winners of Love Island USA season 7
Amaya and Brian
Co-editor Julie has written 3 A&E articles. Name 1
Short n’ Sweet Crossfire, Dissecting Grey’s Anatomy’s Most Unforgettable Medical Cases, Skinfluenced: Adult Skincare Products On Children
Lollapalooza 2025, a music festival, was held in this park
Chicago's Grant Park
This New York borough has been facing an uprising in gentrification
Brooklyn
Roblox, an online game platform, has been sued by this state for allegedly failing to protect children
Louisiana
Many movie remakes/reboots came out this summer. Name 3
How to Train Your Dragon, Freakier Friday, The Naked Gun, Jurassic World Rebirth, Lilo & Stitch, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and more
Co-editor Mia has written (too) many A&E articles (8). Name 3 (name more than 3, your team gets more points)
Fall Fashion in Media, The Innovative Costume Design of Wicked, The Beauty Of Arcane, Abbott Elementary and the Importance of Black Educators, Disney’s Live-Action Remake Problem, The Destructive Humanity in The Last of Us, Why NPR’s Tiny Desk Is Important for Music, Katy Perry and Her Tumultuous Year