As the year comes to a close, it’s impossible not to think about the moments that brought us together, made us laugh, and set the internet on fire. 2024 has been a year of seismic change, blending pop culture, politics, unexpected rivalries, and unfiltered entertainment into a heady mix we won’t soon forget. From Charli Kid Summer and Sabrina Carpenter Kiss an Alien at the VMAs Over Drake’s Beef With Kendrick Lamar and ‘Hold Space’ for Lyrics Defy gravityhere are some of the highlights that made this year unforgettable.

Holding space for Defying Gravity lyrics

As Wicked Fever swept the country, the internet couldn’t get enough of memes about “the place reserved for Defying Gravity lyrics.” Even Cynthia Erivo herself joined in the fun, capping off a year of incredibly good cultural times.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard “The D is Fire”

Gypsy Rose Blanchard – fresh off her December 2023 release – had the internet talking when she defended her then-husband in a series of fiery applause – leaving us with stunning lines like “D is fire» and the most explicit yet “…plus, they’re jealous because you rock my world every night.“No one delivers a one-liner like Gypsy.

Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez at the Golden Globes

Now, what were these two queens talking about? When pop royalty Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez were caught chatting during a commercial break at the Golden Globes in January, the internet went into high gear. Lip readers speculated about drama involving Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet, but Selena quickly shut down the rumors, revealing that the conversation was much lighter and no one’s business.

Zendaya’s ‘Challengers’ Press Tour Outfits

In April, Zendaya strangled the world during Luca Guadagnino’s film. Challengers press tour. Working with her longtime stylist Law Roach, she created one breathtaking look after another, each inspired by the film’s themes. The result? A cultural reset for methodical dressing and a press tour no one will forget.

Beef from Drake and Kendrick Lamar

March marked the culmination of a long-running feud when Kendrick Lamar took aim at Drake over Future and Metro Boomin’s.Like that.” What followed was a lyrical brawl that produced some of the sharpest diss tracks of the decade, featuring Kendrick’s ” “.Euphoria“and Drake’s”Family matters» standing out as highlights.

Summer kid

With the release of his sixth studio album KidCharli XCX, certified 365 party girl, not only delivered chart-topping hits, but also inspired an entire cultural phenomenon that defined the year. The “summer kid” aesthetic – bold, carefree and fashion-forward – has dominated social media and even earned “brat” a spot as Word of the Year in the Collins Dictionary.

Chappell Roan as Lady Liberty at the Gov Ball

The year has had no shortage of iconic and memorable moments Best New Artist candidate Chappell Roan, but when the singer took the stage at the Governors Ball, painted head to toe green and carrying the torch of Lady Liberty, she established herself as the festival’s star performer. Emerging from a giant apple, his performance became one of the most hyped moments of the year.

Sabrina Carpenter kisses an alien at VMAS

At the VMAs, Sabrina Carpenter delivered an unforgettable performance, closing her hit song “Taste” by locking lips with a dancing alien. The Internet exploded and this moment immediately became the highlight of the evening: even Britney Spears reacted to the performance by asking, “Why didn’t she kiss a girl?” in an Instagram video.

The birth of celebrity lookalike contests

What started as a Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest in Washington Square Park – featuring none other than Chalamet himself – has turned into a global phenomenon. By the end of the year, cities around the world had hosted similar events, from Harry Styles in London to Paul Mescal in Dublin.

Moo Deng: the pygmy hippopotamus who stole the hearts of the world

Move over Peppa Pig, a new main pig girl has entered the villa.

Moo Deng, whose name means “bouncing pig”, has become the Internet’s newest character. It’s a girl last February, after keepers at his zoo began sharing content about the pygmy hippo on social media. With its small stature and signature movement, the chubby creature quickly became a meme.

Moo Deng’s viral fame took a bizarre turn in October when he was credited with “predicting” Donald Trump’s presidential victory. In a widely shared video, his owners presented him with two cakes, one bearing Trump’s name and the other that of Kamala Harris. Without hesitation, Moo Deng headed straight for the Trump cake, sparking both amusement and disbelief online.

Interest in Moo Deng has grown far beyond the zoo gates, with the young pygmy hippo capturing the attention of brands, sports teams, transit campaigns and even encyclopedias – inspiring memes, viral trends and countless screams. Even Peppa hasn’t reached this level of fame.