Google’s top 10 searches of 2025 were led by Labubu and Charlie Kirk, revealing a year split between political turmoil, internet culture and AI disruption.
Culture
Oxford University Press has officially named “rage bait” its 2025 Word of the Year, sealing the phrase into the internet’s vocabulary after a year dominated by engineered outrage. The announcement follows a
Without having a brain, we can’t imagine and live like we are presently doing. Imagine a world where humans live without brains. I think they were nothing but blank paper. Our brain
X introduces “Certified Bangers,” a new monthly feature that ranks the platform’s top posts by verified impressions, likes, bookmarks, reposts, and replies. Creators with standout posts receive a “Certified Banger” badge on
Discover the most unforgettable viral trends and moments of 2025, from unexpected celebrity comebacks to AI-generated sensations that defined digital culture this year.
TikTok creator and Therapuss host Jake Shane will star in and executive-produce a Hulu comedy inspired by his life, developed with 20th Television.
TikTok will host its first U.S. awards show on Dec. 18 in Los Angeles, honoring top creators and livestreaming the event on TikTok and Tubi.
Dictionary.com named “6-7” the 2025 Word of the Year. The viral, meaning-flexible slang jumped from TikTok to classrooms, sports, and TV, reflecting how Gen Alpha uses sound-first memes as social glue. Here’s
Rosalía shocks fans by singing in German on her new single “Berghain,” a cinematic opera-inspired collaboration with Björk and Yves Tumor from her upcoming album LUX, out Nov. 7.
Justin Bieber went live on Twitch for the first time, streaming a casual basketball session with friends. Here’s what fans saw, how he announced it, and why it matters for Twitch’s growing
Nearly half of Gen Z shoppers say they trust trending products more than brands. Inside the data driving the shift from loyalty to virality.
A TikTok trend where kids send AI-generated photos of a “homeless man” inside their home is triggering 911 calls and near-SWAT responses. Police say it dehumanizes unhoused people and wastes emergency resources.
Doja Cat unveiled two new Fortnite Icon Series skins inspired by her Agora Hills music video ahead of Fortnitemares 2025. Here’s what we know about the singer’s “Mother of Thorns” debut and
OpenAI’s Sora is ushering in a new era of ultra-realistic video generation, and the creative internet is in both awe and panic.
Bad Bunny is headlining the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, but MAGA backlash, social media outrage, and ICE threats have turned the announcement into a culture war flashpoint.
Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl releases at midnight ET, and fans are already flooding social media with countdowns, theories, and memes. Here’s how to know when it’s live.
Ice Spice makes her Twitch debut during Paris Fashion Week, joined by Suni Lee and BB Trickz. Stream live at twitch.tv/icespice.
Cardi B’s sophomore album arrived with sidewalk sales, subway PSAs, and “Courtroom Edition” merch born from a viral civil trial. Here’s how the rollout translated into real-world streams, projected first-week units, and
A South African pastor’s prophecy for Sept. 23–24 has sparked “RaptureTok,” with TikTok mixing faith, fear, and satire around end-times claims.
