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From Beyoncé to Labubu – The pop culture moments that went viral and defined 2025

Published January 1, 2026, 14:09
From Beyoncé to Labubu – The pop culture moments that went viral and defined 2025

2025 emerged as a year filled with viral moments in pop culture, with events from music, television, fashion, and social media dominating public discourse. Beyoncé's reaction at the Grammy Awards became a meme and cemented her dominance. Sydney Sweeney's jeans advertisement sparked strong reactions and boosted sales. Lily Allen turned her divorce into an album, while Netflix's 'Adolescence' series made Owen Cooper a phenomenon. Furthermore, Dubai pistachio chocolate and an old Jet2 advertisement experienced a resurgence through TikTok. The year confirmed the speed and influence of social media in shaping pop culture.