From heartwarming reunions to … Fran Drescher & co. reunited in April for a virtual table read of the pilot of '90s favorite, serving up all the style and flair. The COVID pandemic highlighted great needs around the country: empty food banks, struggling charities, shortages of PPE for essential workers. Pop Culture A totally selective, appropriately scatterbrained journey through some cultural moments of 2020 By Jocelyn Noveck • Published December 10, 2020 • Updated on December 10, 2020 … Truth is, people turned to culture of all kinds in 2020 — highbrow and lowbrow — to satisfy varied and sometimes conflicting … A surprisingly diverse group of women have more to talk about than Mormonism, bringing to light the glitz and social constructs of Utah's somewhat mysterious capital city. Dec 10, 2020 This was 2020. Christopher Polk/Getty, Credit: Do you like spiders, too? "I couldn't be more excited about that.". 2020 has been a strange year, by nearly any metric you choose to use. Patrick Dempsey looked like the responsible man of our McDreams in a selfie. Prove You're a Pop Culture Pro With Our 65 Trivia Questions and Answers! Ahhh 2020, we all had such high hopes for this year. With her initial plans derailed by COVID, Princess Beatrice went ahead and married fiancé Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on July 17 at Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor Great Park. Posted on Dec 30, 2020 If You Can Get 9/12 On This 2020 Pop Culture Quiz, You Must Have An Incredible Memory What was Grimes and Elon Musk's baby called again? I've seen everyone from our community take part in some way.". Professional organizers Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin came into our lives via Netflix and Reese Witherspoon, showing us how to sort by color and clear the clutter. The 50 Best Jewish Pop Culture Moments of 2020 In spite of ~gestures widely~ there were some truly bright spots when it came to Jewish representation this year. ... Oh, wait. A screen grab of the sports legend reacting to a video of former fellow player Isiah Thomas' comments about Jordan on an iPad was quickly adapted into memes that went viral. The big-hearted humanitarian has a history of covering the expenses for rent, funerals and college education for those in need, particularly in his Atlanta community. It was a victory for overcrowded shelters in many locales. Anyone who bet we would see less of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been plenty productive, including. Turns out a new Housewives franchise was just what the doctor ordered for Bravo fans. "That's what I do!" Analyzing Black Pop Culture Got Me Through 2020. These animated episodes based on the popular app showcase a different mindfulness technique that aids in the practice of meditation -- focusing on subjects such as stress, sleep and letting go -- and end with a guided meditation at the finale of every chapter. In the summer, Lizzo rocked a matching face mask and bikini while posing in the pool. Beyoncé is shown in "Already" from the visual album "Black Is King.". A highlight: Katy Perry dressed up as Mrs. Jumbo with her dog Nugget as Dumbo for a rendition of "Baby Mine" on Mother's Day. Production is set to start in early 2021, so there is plenty of time to binge the old episodes. Katy Perry/Instagram, Credit: In September, Zendaya's first Emmy win the same night as the Schitt's Creek sweep was pretty euphoric, David. Introducing ... PEOPLE's Products Worth the Hype, J.Lo and Shakira rocked the Super Bowl LIV stage. It was the first year two Latinx pop artists helmed the show, and both stars celebrated their heritage in beautiful ways. Well, not really. Find out what your cat is trying to tell you with a new cat app, Princess Diana died when Harry was just 12 years old, Megan Thee Stallion Doing the 'Savage' Challenge, Engineer Creates App To Translate Your Cat, The Sweetest Photos of Princes Harry with Diana, Sean Connery's Cause of Death Revealed Weeks After He Dies at Age 90. Benjamin Wheeler/PA. As his Don't Worry Darling costar Chris Pine said, "He's off-the-charts cool.". Oh, wait. Oh, wait. It's time to get into a better headspace. Kevin Winter/Getty Images for dcp, Credit: Coyote Ugly Turns 20: Where Is the Cast Now? Elsa/Getty, Credit: ... Jul 16, 2020 Shutterstock. This feels odd to include in a pop culture article, but it felt more odd not to highlight in a piece about the biggest moments of 2020. From Tiger King to Zoom cast reunions, here are the pop culture moments that defined the year 2020. Matthew McConaughey/Instagram, Credit: Only a small group of around 20 close friends and family, including the Queen and Prince Philip, were invited to catch sight of Beatrice walking down the aisle at the private ceremony, which had to be rescheduled from its original May 29th date. ", declaring she was "no longer a billionaire", following her selling a stake in her company, she confirmed her "entanglement" with the younger Alsina, Showtime is bringing "Dexter" back as a limited series, dropping their first podcast episode this week, celebrities are citizens who have every right to be involved in politics. From SNL's Chloe Fineman giving us her best Timothée Chalamet impersonation to Benito Skinner's hilarious and, well, creative take on Shawn Mendes, comedians have taken extra time on their hands this year to truly deliver. Courtesy of Columbia Records, Credit: When people say 2020 is a year that will go down in history, it's by no means an exaggeration. Not everything was terrible in 2020! Hip-hop has long been the voice of the people, and some of the industry's stars are using theirs to try to keep Georgia blue. Who doesn't love a rainbow? Why not start getting ready for the Grammy Awards, which will air on CBS on January 31? This was 2020. With the help of two new podcasts, I connected to Black art this year in a way I never have before. "Headspace Guide to Meditation" starts streaming Friday on Netflix. The singer took notice of people dancing to her hit "Savage" on TikTok and decided to join in on the fun, learning the moves herself. Pop culture has gifted us with visual touchstones, like Carole Baskin, 'Euphoria,' and 'Bring It On,' that make creative and funny Halloween costumes. A good thing? Joe Exotic is one of the stars of "Tiger King.". But we’re here to celebrate the end of it. Ocean Spray, Credit: Here, some of the best moments in celebrity and entertainment from an otherwise difficult year. John Shearer/Netflix, Credit: Both pre-pandemic IRL shows and post-pandemic virtual shows brought some historic wins and unbridled happiness to our couches this year. The former president nailed it on Oct. 31, making a three-pointer while walking out of a gym in Flint, Michigan, during a campaign stop for now-President-Elect Joe Biden. As difficult as 2020 was, there were plenty of pop culture moments that brought us comfort throughout the year. And Lady Gaga wore five (yes, five) different masks during the MTV VMAs. This is a new level of love," he continued. Popular culture made it impossible to ignore America's reckoning with racism in 2020. This was 2020. Smithsonian's National Zoo, Credit: ABC, Credit: The pink, hairless cub weighed about 4 oz. The couple and their adorable kids have been dancing nonstop since quarantine started, always with big, contagious smiles on their faces. The Idaho Falls resident became a mini-icon in the fall when he posted a TikTok of himself skateboarding while drinking cranberry juice to the tune of Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams." In July, Perry donated 1,000 Kroger gift cards to Atlanta residents, enlisting local police officers to go door-to-door to hand them out in an effort to “bridge unity” in the community. "It feels like my life has actually begun," Cooper told PEOPLE in June about entering parenthood. Here's our rundown of the most dramatic pop culture moments of 2020, including the biggest celeb dramas, kick-offs, break-ups and general shockers. By Emily Burack December 23, 2020 January 4, 2021. Noah Cyrus performs onstage at The Roxy Theatre on March 10 in West Hollywood, California. Pop back here next Thursday for all the latest entertainment happenings that matter. The Netflix series "Bridgerton" debuted December 25. She's nominated in the best new artist category, so take a listen to her "The End of Everything" EP if you haven't already. The year everything stopped cold. Kevork Djansezian/Getty, Credit: And James himself is thrilled to get started. "I sort of wonder, what was I waiting for? Well, not really. If you haven't yet seen Jordan Firstman's Instagram impressions, including the "Gen Z meditation" that dragged us all, please do so. Some of our favorite stars demonstrated that you can wear a mask to protect yourself and others — and do so looking flawless. During the thousands of days of 2020, the way we consume pop culture has radically changed. Just ask Ken Jennings and Tyra Banks, the tragedy of losing NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, in a helicopter crash, faced charges from the US Securities and Exchange Commission, in the televised docuseries "The Last Dance. The magic of Disney made life a little brighter in April and May (and again around the holidays), bringing together singing celebrities to perform Disney favorites in hour-long specials geared toward hunkered-down families. at birth and is now a fast-growing furball. And while much of it was terrible, it’s good to remember that there were some bright spots. "It's been nice, cause, to be honest with you, I've heard from a lot of my Black friends that aren't Bachelor Nation faithful, that are excited about me and are honored I'm in the position I'm in and have this opportunity to just represent what it's going to look like to have diverse relationships and tell those love stories," he told host Chris Harrison. For those who couldn't make it to Broadway, or those who wanted to watch it again ... and again ... and again, Hamilton's July arrival on Disney's streaming platform was a poignant bright spot in a politically charged year. Though we couldn't see the singer in person this year, he still managed to charm his way through 2020 with his "Watermelon Sugar" video, Variety cover and random acts of kindness. Our personal favorite livestreamed quarantine events came by way of Instagram Live. Pop Culture Stars of 2020: A Year-End Survivor Simulation. If you would like to opt out of browser push notifications, please refer to the following instructions specific to your device and browser: 25 Pop Culture Moments That Made Us Smile in 2020. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. So as 2020 draws to a close, I’ve asked members of Vox staff to reveal the cultural works that brought them joy this year. The 5 worst songs of 2020 sounded as lousy as this year felt The past year felt like it lasted 20. May 14, 2020 – 6:00 PM – 1 Comment By Alexandra Hurtado Parade @alimariehurtado It was a rare glimpse into the Smith marriage and also gave us a new word for a particular type of relationship. The Best Pop Culture That Got Us Through 2020 These 48 movies, TV shows, albums, Twitter feeds, songs, podcasts, and books helped us get through this wildly unprecedented year. (CNN)In many aspects, 2020 has felt like the longest year ever. Even though we were stuck at home, that doesn't mean popular culture was stuck. In the spring, Krasinski announced the series would be heading to ViacomCBS. The actor launched a seriously feel-good YouTube series early in the pandemic, highlighting real people and creating magic moments like reuniting his The Office costars and the original Broadway cast of Hamilton, as well as throwing a virtual prom featuring performances by The Jonas Brothers and Billie Eilish. Most recently, Perry volunteered to cover funeral expenses for 8-year-old Secoriea Turner, and for Rayshard Brooks, a Black man killed by police. This was 2020. Design by Grace Yagel Well, 2020 was not an easy year. We loved and hated Zoom this year, but it was on our good sides when it brought together beloved casts like that of The Nanny. Rapper Killer Mike performs onstage at Outkast #ATLast Concert at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta. Rihanna faced backlash from Muslims. Plus, Lopez's daughter Emme sang onstage with her mom, and that surprise moment still makes us tear up a little. Credit: Tell us what you'd like to see more of in the newsletter at entertainment.newsletter@cnn.com. Well, not really. Bubba Wallace/Twitter, Credit: And now, for our annual look at the year in pop culture … Oh, wait. Mary Ellen Matthews/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty; Kevork Djansezian/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty, Credit: And now, for our annual look at the year in pop culture…. That community helped flip the state for President-elect Joe Biden, as my friend and CNN colleague, "Minus the hip-hop involvement, we might have had a different outcome," Atlanta rapper and activist Killer Mike told him. Jada Pinkett Smith and husband Will Smith shared private information on her "Red Table Talk" show. Hearing their voices is pretty great, but even better was the delight that was hearing their toddler, Archie, speak in the episode. disney +, Credit: Pop Culture in (ugh) 2020, from the bizarre to the sublime. A great deal has happened since then, so let's take a refresher on some notable and sometimes more ... interesting moments in pop culture in 2020: Sun-kyun Lee (left) and Yeo-jeong Jo (right) appear in a scene from "Parasite.". Kylie Jenner attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on February 9 in Beverly Hills, California. Let's start off the New Year in a calmer place. But the one battle we'll never stop talking about was Brandy vs. Monica, who, in addition to delivering incredible performances, even squashed some old beef in the process. We're just as shocked as you are. Cheeky Marketing Strategies. Once Megan posted her video, both the song and its corresponding challenge “went super crazy," she told PEOPLE, adding that she and a friend "literally sat in the kitchen for like 20 minutes trying to get this dance down pat.”. This year saw forest fires, toilet … Obama exclaimed from behind his mask while walking off the court, as Biden trailed behind, saying simply, "Whoa!". A version of this story appeared in CNN's Pop Life Chronicles newsletter. The 29 Most Powerful Pop Culture Moments of 2020. People in all 50 states, more than 700 U.S. cities and at least 17 countries have protested in solidarity with Black Lives Matter, fighting for police reform and justice for the loss of far too many Black lives. Courtesy Anderson Cooper, Credit: The year everything stopped cold. The year everything stopped cold. The year everything stopped cold. The year everything stopped cold. In February, Parasite took home four Academy Awards, with director Bong Joon Ho giving us the meme-able moment of making his Oscars kiss. "It's unlike anything I've experienced, and yet it's also very familiar and incredibly special and intimate. It's really extraordinary.". The battle series, in which two prominent artists compete to decide who has the better catalogue, captured rap and R&B lovers around the world. And in 2020… This was 2020. Okay so his season doesn't technically start until Jan. 4, 2021, but the 2020 announcement of Matt James as the first-ever Black Bachelor made both fans and critics of the historically white franchise rejoice. And to ease the financial strain caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Perry paid for all the groceries belonging to elderly shoppers at 44 Kroger stores in Atlanta and 29 Winn Dixie stores in his native New Orleans this April. If hearing is believing, the pair sound pretty happy. Thankfully, many celebrities were there to help, making generous donations of cash — and in Matthew McConaughey's case, PPE — to a variety of worthy organizations. Perry will also cover the college education of Brooks’ four children. … In possibly one of the cutest Instagram videos ever, Prince Will and Kate Middleton's kids Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis asked naturalist Sir David Attenborough about his favorite animals and adventures. Actor Steven Seagal settled some charges this year. Happening in 2020? If you are not watching this Regency period drama produced by Shonda Rhimes, get thee hence to Netflix. But these truly joyful celebrity moments helped get us through — starting in February (about 100 years ago, basically) when J.Lo and Shakira rocked the Super Bowl LIV stage. ", referred to the reality star and makeup mogul as "self-made. Pitt had a lot of big moments this year, winning a SAG Award, Golden Globe and Oscar for his role in Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood, setting our hearts aflutter with two Jennifer Aniston reunions and landing a sexy new fashion campaign. Xiao Qi Ji was born on Aug. 21 at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Washington, D.C., during a fast and easy delivery. Text us for exclusive photos and videos, royal news, and way more. Just two years later, the magazine published a piece. The video took off, and Ocean Spray noticed, gifting Apodaca a new car. https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/31/entertainment/pop-culture-2020-moments-plc But it was his brief turn as Dr. Anthony Fauci on an at-home version of SNL that set the Internet ablaze — and earned him an Emmy nod. 2020 was an unpredictable year, but Pop Culture Happy Hour is sticking with our annual tradition of looking into the future and predicting what the new year might bring. Verzuz/Youtube, Credit: And now, for our annual look at the year in pop culture…. 5 ‘in real life’ religion and pop culture clashes from 2020 Kanye ran for president. Oh, wait. Still less than 15 lbs., the little guy is showing a spunkiness — he even barked at his mom recently! How celebrities like D-Nice and Taylor Swift lifted our spirits this year, Elliot Page, Laverne Cox and others show diversity in Hollywood is about more than race, New TV hosts don't have it easy. And now, for our annual look at the year in pop culture. Well, not really. Those eyes, those cheeks, those lips ... Wyatt was PEOPLE's Cutest Baby Alive this year, and it's easy to see why. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. The McDonald's Paper Bag is Eerily Similar to Alexander Wang's … 50 Pop Culture Events to Get You Excited for 2020 Taylor Swift, Nick Jonas, Jennifer Lopez, Hilary Duff and more celebrities are making us extra … This year has been memorable one for a multitude of … Bravo, Credit: The post-ceremony photos of Queen Elizabeth gazing lovingly at her granddaughter — who wore a borrowed dress of the Queen's — were priceless. Well, not really. If you aren't following dancers Allison Holker and Stephen "tWitch" Boss on Instagram or TikTok, you're missing out. Noah Cyrus is far from just Miley's little sister. Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, attend an awards show on March 5 in London. Updated 9:03 AM ET, Tue December 22, 2020 And now, for our annual look at the year in pop culture…. So many celebs fostered and adopted animals this year, including Bubba Wallace (pictured), Selena Gomez, J.Lo and A-Rod and Kaia Gerber. Pop Culture in (ugh) 2020, from the bizarre to the sublime. This year, we got plenty of memorable pop culture moments, from whacky reality TV, to unforgettable memoirs and pop albums packed with earworms. Wendy Williams Performing "Native New Yorker" on The Masked Singer Charlotte Hornets owner and former NBA star Michael Jordan is seen at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris on January 24. A post shared by Lisa Respers France (@lisafrance), As we continue to grapple with a worldwide pandemic, it can be hard to remember that the year started with. Updated 4:59 PM ET, Thu December 31, 2020. https://people.com/celebrity/pop-culture-moments-that-made-us-smile-2020 "I don't know of one person in hip-hop who did not do something, from Migos to Lil Baby. By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN. By Hannah Jeon. 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