Pop Culture Previews: 2025’s Spotlight on Excitement and Scandal!
2025 promises a treasure trove of pop culture delights including new films like ‘Paddington in Peru’, the Golden Globe Awards hosted by Nikki Glaser, and exciting TV shows including the return of ‘And Just Like That…’. With music, scandals, and a sprinkle of Hollywood magic, the year is set for a rollercoaster ride of entertainment!
So, let’s see what 2025 has in store to tickle our fancy! Just three days in, I’m feeling positively chipper about all the pop culture delights on the horizon. Sure, it might all crash and burn like my diet plans, but for now, I’m dancing in the sunshine of my unguarded optimism!
First off, Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globe Awards! Those Globes know how to create a raucous atmosphere where a host can truly shine—unlike the Oscars, where the host’s success is more uncommon than a unicorn finding a parking spot. Glaser’s razor-sharp wit could make the night more enjoyable than a puppy video binge!
Mark your calendars for January 14 because Beyoncé is up to something! Will it be a concert tour, new music, or just her casually taking over the world? Whatever it is, I’m here for it, festooning my calendar with hearts like a lovesick teenager!
And let’s not forget the shiny new films debuting in 2025! “Mickey 17” from Bong Joon Ho, featuring the ever-dreamy Robert Pattinson, drops on Mar. 7. Then we have “Sinners” in April with sweet Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan magic, plus Tom Cruise performing more daredevil antics in “Mission: Impossible” come May 23. But the film I’m most excited about? “Paddington in Peru,” arriving on Valentine’s Day! I’ll be there, asking for a single ticket for one to enjoy by my lonesome.
On my list of must-sees are “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” on Feb. 13, because let’s be honest—who wouldn’t want to see Renée Zellweger juggle two charming rogues? Then we get “Freakier Friday” on Aug. 8, reuniting Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. If anyone deserves an Oscar, it’s Curtis for that first film!
As if that wasn’t enough, I’m beyond excited about “Wicked: For Good” arriving on Nov. 21. I’d snatch tickets faster than a kid at a candy store if I could. Kleenex stockpiling starts now for when Ariana and Cynthia belt out “For Good” like it’s a soul-stirring opera!
As we edge into award season, I’m already champing at the bit for movies like “After the Hunt”—a delightful dish directed by Luca Guadagnino featuring stars like Julia Roberts—and something mysterious from Paul Thomas Anderson. I expect to see some trophies flying their way!
On the TV front, my excitement crescendoes for the next instalment of “And Just Like That…”! Sure, it’s been polarising, but I revisited “Sex and the City” and found I’ve judged it rather harshly. Plus, Rosie O’Donnell and Patti LuPone are joining the fray, so I’m here for all the fabulous chaos!
Yes, “Severance” is making its grand return on Jan. 17, and I can barely remember anything from the first season, but that’s more my fault than the show’s! Then there’s new absurdity in “The White Lotus” featuring Parker Posey, which easily deserves its own film festival.
Not forgetting that Lena Dunham got my excitement bubbling over for her new series “Too Much” that’ll delve into the chaotic life of another millennial New Yorker, not unlike my own last-minute shopping escapades!
For sheer joy, I’ll be soaking up Kelly Clarkson’s “Kellyoke” and enjoy the train-wreck beauty that is “The Real Housewives.” Plus, the legendary “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special needs to be show-stopping, like Disco Inferno with sparkly outfits galore!
Oh, and the scandal? Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are serving us juicy celebrity gossip. I mean, can you say entertainment gold? And if Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot, I expect the world to explode with tabloid hysteria. Who doesn’t want a front-row seat to that delightful chaos?
As we dive into 2025, I’m clutching my popcorn, ready for belly laughs, tearful moments, and all the sweet craziness that makes Hollywood a maddening and magnificent machine!
2025 is shaping up to be a popcorn-fueled joyride of pop culture with exciting film releases, a tantalising Golden Globes, and plenty of television chaos to keep us entertained. From Nikki Glaser’s hosting to Beyoncé’s mysterious announcements, it’s all about embracing the delightful uncertainty and suspense of what’s next. Scandals, reunions, and well-loved franchises are all in the mix, promising a year full of happy distractions. Here’s to more giggles and glamour in 2025!
Original Source: www.thedailybeast.com
