This year it established itself as a unforgettable period for the pop culturefull of extravagant events, viral phenomena and moments that seemed straight out of a fictional script.
From England, The Independent explored the moments highlights that defined 2024from failed events that became viral memes to phenomena that set trends in social networks.
On February 24, an event promoted as an immersive experience inspired by the magical chocolate factory of Willy Wonka attracted hundreds of families to a warehouse in an industrial area of Glasgow.
Despite the enthusiasm generated by the promise of a world of pure imagination, what attendees found was far from their expectations: basic decorations with plastic candy canesa bouncy castle and a small cast of actors interpreting a script that seemed generated by artificial intelligence.
The confrontation between Kendrick Lamar and Drake became one of the most intense moments of 2024 in music.
These two hip-hop giants They took their rivalry to the next level by exchanging a series of hints loaded with criticism and accusations.
The most controversial of them was Not Like Usa song released by Kendrick in which he accused Drake of being a “certified pedophile.” Although Drake categorically denied this accusation, the song broke chart records.
The controversy did not end there. Not Like Us It received five Grammy nominations, establishing itself as a musical and commercial success, although it also attracted a legal lawsuit from Drake’s team.
Charli XCX’s sixth album, titled Bratmarked the spirit of pop music in 2024, thanks to its provocative aesthetics and its connection to the cultural moment of the year.
Charli defined the concept “mocosa” as a mixture of rebellion, but the term took on an unexpected dimension when, shortly after Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential elections, the artist posted on Twitter: “Kamala IS a brat.”
Kamala Harris’ team took the phrase and transformed it into a marketing tool, adjusting their social media profiles to reflect the aesthetic of Charli’s album, generating thousands of articles and debates.
News of the Oasis reunion took everyone by surprise in August, following decades of public animosity between the Gallagher brothers.
Liam and Noel, known both for their musical hits, announced that they would be reuniting for a series of concerts in stadiums in 2025.
The announcement came with rumors of a juicy payment of $62,832,501which many believe may have helped overcome tensions.
However, the real news was the enthusiasm of the fans, who quickly saturated platforms like Ticketmaster in search of tickets. With a plus for the Argentines: On November 15 and 16, they will play in Buenos Aires again.
The press tour for the film Wicked starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo left memorable moments, but none as disconcerting as the one that emerged during an interview.
A journalist asked the actresses about how people were “holding space” with the song’s lyrics Defying Gravityan unclear interpretation that left the protagonists and the audience perplexed.
Erivo’s emotional response, visibly moved, was accompanied by an awkward gesture from Ariana Grande, who tried to hold her colleague’s hand, but ended up holding a single finger. This clip quickly went viral.
During the Glastonbury festival, Dua Lipa had a moment that quickly became viral material.
A street musician with a ukulele approached her to perform an improvised song, a mix of rap and singing, while she tried to maintain her composure.
The images of his reaction, which combined politeness and obvious discomforttraveled through social networks, being widely shared.
In the Netflix series Nobody Wants ThisAdam Brody resumed his place as a generational favorite by playing Noah, a progressive rabbi who was quickly dubbed the “attractive rabbi” by the fans.
The story revolves around his relationship with Joanne (Kristen Bell), a sex podcaster, in a story that mixes romance and reflections on cultural differences.
The chemistry between the characters took the series to a immediate successalready ensuring a new season.
It all started with an event in New York in October, where imitadores by Timothée Chalamet They gathered for an unofficial contest that even attracted the actor himself, causing such chaos that the police intervened to disperse the attendees.
This meeting triggered a series of similar events in other cities, with imitators of Paul Mescal, Harry Styles and Dev Patel.
Although most of the participants bore only a slight resemblance to real celebrities, the phenomenon went viral, standing out for its surreal and absurd of the meetings.
In June, singer Gary Barlow shared a family photo for Father’s Day, but it wasn’t until November that the image went viral.
Social media users began to comment on the height of their son Daniel, 1.88 m, compared to the rest of the family.
Daniel’s apparent “gigantic” presence unleashed a wave of memes, turning him into an unexpected viral figure.
The Glastonbury festival surprised the public with a very special guest: Michael J. Fox. During Coldplay’s presentation, the actor took the stage to play the guitar on the songs Humankind y Fix You.
Chris Martin dedicated a few words to Fox, mentioning him as a fundamental inspiration for the band.
This emotional moment became one of the most memorable of the year, standing out for its authenticity and for paying tribute to a beloved figure in both music and film.
