to Moo Deng. But, hear us out—there’s something the two have in common as the year draws to a close. Escapism. Whether we found it on the yellow brick road, or in videos from a Thailand zoo, or perhaps in unlikely Olympic heroes, we gravitated toward fantasy and feel-good pop culture moments this year. There were new trends, as always. “Brat summer” became a thing, as did “demure, mindful.” And for some inexplicable reason, we became obsessed with celebrity lookalike contests.
There were breakups—Bennifer is, again, a thing of the past—and reunions: Oasis, please try to stay together for the tour. And some things stayed, remarkably, the same: Taylor Swift and Beyoncé kept on breaking records and making history. So, after a year where much changed but some things held steady, here’s our annual, very selective trip down pop culture memory lane:figure: “ELMO is just checking in! How is everybody doing?” The answers hint at something deeper and more worrisome. “Not great, Elmo. Not great,” says one milder reply. Doing much better is the viral phenomenon called “Barbenheimer,” which makes its awards season debut at the Golden Globes. But perhaps the most poignant moment comes from neither film: Lily Gladstone, first Indigenous winner of best actress in a drama for“What was I made for?” Billie Eilish sings at the Oscars, channeling Barbie. And what was Ken made for? Not entirely clear—but it’s clear Ryan Gosling was made to play him. His singalong version of “I’m Just Ken” is one of the most entertaining Oscar musical moments in years. Still, Christopher Nolan’sprevails, a rare case of the top prize going to a blockbuster studio film. Will it happen again in 2025? Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande sure hope so; as presenters, they make a sly reference to their upcoming juggernaut,popcorn bucket. And Beyoncé carves her space in country music with “Act II: Cowboy Carter,” which will make her the first Black woman to top the Billboard country char
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