Entertainment Highlights of 2025: From '6-7' to Taylor Swift's Triumphs
The word of the year for 2025, "6-7," has left many puzzled as its meaning remains unclear. Pop culture trends like the "KPop Demon Hunters" song and the rise of the capybara have captured our attention, while icons like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé continue to dominate the music scene. Zendaya and Tom Holland's engagement, Demi Moore's Golden Globe win, and the success of Rebecca Yarros' "ONYX STORM" book series have also made headlines. The year saw memorable moments like the Nirvana reunion at FireAid and Coco Gauff's reaction to TikTok's temporary ban.
In the entertainment world, Samuel L. Jackson introduced Kendrick Lamar as the first solo hip-hop artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show. Beyoncé made history by winning the best album Grammy for "COWBOY CARTER," becoming the most awarded Black woman in Grammy history. The Oscars celebrated films like "ANORA" and "THE BRUTALIST," while controversies surrounded Netflix contender "EMILIA PÉREZ." The third season of "THE WHITE LOTUS" and Katy Perry's space trip drew mixed reactions, and Hailey Bieber's skincare brand sale made headlines.
Events like the Cannes Film Festival's ban on nudity and Tom Cruise's daring stunts in "MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: THE FINAL RECKONING" made waves. The MET GALA focused on menswear and Black style, while Taylor Swift reclaimed the rights to her first six albums. The year also saw the rise of the "Chicago Pope" memes and the loss of '80s icons like Hulk Hogan and OZZY OSBOURNE. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement announcement became a social media sensation, marking a fairytale ending to their courtship.
The EMMYS honored films like Seth Rogen's "THE STUDIO" and medical drama "THE PITT," while 15-year-old Owen Cooper became the youngest Emmy winner in over 40 years. October brought viral trends like the "6-7" gesture and Bad Bunny's hosting of "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE." Swift's album "THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL" broke sales records, and the LOUVRE HEIST captured global attention. The month also saw the passing of Diane Keaton, known for her iconic style.
The release of "WICKED: FOR GOOD" marked the end of the "WICKED" press tour, with mixed reviews but strong box office performance. Jonathan Bailey and Robert Irwin received accolades, with Bailey named People's Sexiest Man Alive and Irwin winning "DANCING WITH THE STARS." The OSCARS race heated up with films like "ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER" gaining momentum, while industry shifts like Warner Bros.'s Netflix acquisition faced challenges. As the year came to a close, the entertainment landscape was in flux, with uncertainties about the future of entertainment looming large.