And with that, another year comes to an end. Before we formally usher in 2024, it’s the ideal opportunity to rewind and audit the wild ride of the past 12 months. In Hollywood, everything is brief however the show is extremely durable. And this year was no exception. From court fashion to onstage revolution, the following are a couple of the juiciest pop culture moments that kept us generally dialed in 2023.
Nepo baby culture
The Web lost its cool when New York magazine pronounced 2022 the “time of the nepo baby,” jumping headfirst into a dark hole of Gen-Z superstars who have acquired their popularity based on their special childhood. For those who are new, “nepo baby” is just a snappy shorthand for kids brought into the world to famous parents, especially in Hollywood. These kids have evidently delighted in success and smooth rides up the stepping stool to stardom all thanks to their affluent and high-profile family.
Celebrities were separated on the subject, with some choosing to stay calm while others condemned the mark. Gwyneth Paltrow was not a fan, considering the term an “revolting moniker,” whereas Hailey Bieber embraced a sassier methodology, gladly wearing a ‘nepo baby’ shirt.
The royal memoir – Spare
Prince Harry’s long-anticipated memoir caused very much a stir at the start of the year. The book was loaded with shocking revelations, including how Harry and William asked their father to not wed Camilla. The memoir proceeded to chronicle Prince Harry’s headcount from his time in the British Armed force to his last words to the late Sovereign.
Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance
She’s called Trouble maker RiRi for a reason! The Super Bowl LVII, where the Kansas City Chiefs went head to head against the Philadelphia Eagles at State Homestead Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February twelfth, scratched itself into the history books, thanks to Rihanna. The singer’s halftime concert smashed Katy Perry’s 2015 record to turn into the most-watched Super Bowl halftime show ever.
Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty released some saucy merchandise before the major event that read, “Rihanna concert hindered by a football match-up, odd however whatever.” That slogan ended up being accurate, as additional eyes were attracted to her performance than to the game itself. And on the off chance that that wasn’t sufficient, RiRi casually uncovered that she was having her second youngster with A$AP Rough, by casually exposing her baby knock during the show and coming to the list of best pop culture moments of 2023.
Angela Basset did the thing
Ariana DeBose’s initial number at the BAFTAs short-term turned into a Web #1… yet not why you could think. With her theater kid-like enthusiasm and winded singing, DeBose conveyed a cringey rap that incorporated the lines “Angela Bassett did the thing. Viola Davis, my lady lord!”. Not sure what Angela Basset’s ‘thing’ truly was, but rather this instantly turned into a viral image.
The Taylor Swift Effect
Oppenheimer may be Barbie’s film industry rival. Yet, anything can beat Barbie in the popularity game that’s the unstoppable Taylor Swift. Swift has had an extraordinary year. She didn’t just have a characterizing pop culture second in 2023 — she basically dominated the entire year. Her Eras Tour has turned into the highest-grossing concert tour ever. The concert film, featuring film of the live shows, has also taken the crown of the highest-grossing concert film ever. Swift’s year incorporated the release of two re-recordings, driving her to the highest point of Spotify’s most-streamed artist of the year. Time Magazine named her Person of the Year, and she won nine VMAs. Swift’s relationship with American football player Travis Kelce has also contributed to the buzz.
