by It seems like everything that could possibly go wrong has and that every time we try to be positive and think to ourselves “maybe things will turn around soon“, life comes knocking on our front door to punch us in the face. What an…interesting year it’s been so far. Thank God for pop culture to distract and comfort us through confusing, uncertain times. August 30, 2020, 5:43 pm. We’re calling it: this year everyone will be talking about the BBC Three adaptation of Sally Rooney’s generation-defining love story. The Topical, brought to you by the team at satirical news site The Onion, goes live in January, and will deliver daily swipes at news and current affairs. As a friend to many a Texas cheerleader in my youth, I was so excited to see how this documentary really celebrated the athleticism and accentuated the intensity of competitive cheer. The best scene of 2019 was Jennifer Lopez pole dancing for Usher in Hustlers. Harvey Weinstein, formerly one of the most powerful men in Hollywood, was accused on countless accounts of sexual assault and misconduct in 2017. 2019's Pop-Culture Highlights and 2020 Predictions | Marie Claire Australia Technically starting in 2019 but concluding in 2020, Ronan Farrow’s companion podcast to his Pulitzer Prize-winning crime novel Catch and Kill elevates and makes audibly tangible the stories he uncovered about Harvey Weinstein and the dangerous scrutiny he went through because of it. Maeve Galea is a junior features writer and culture editor at marie claire Australia. Coronavirus has pushed activism indoors. What were your favourite quarantine pop culture moments? Her newest comedy is sweet, quippy, and progressive, and becomes much deeper than I thought it would. Dax Shepard’s “soulmate” Monica Padman pairs up with her friend Jess to embark on a 10-part relationship-focused journey (featured on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast). Over the past 10 years, Directioners have proven to be one of the most loyal, dedicated, and sometimes scary fanbases. Not only is, This year expect a similar outpouring of love for the second-nicest guy in Hollywood as he takes over our screens in a spate of new releases (, In 2019, Margaret Atwood answered the question that has tantalised readers for decades: what happened to Offred? In a story all too familiar to millennial women, British actress Jessica Barden depicts a wild young woman whose life unravels after being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Twitter: @_JosephineS, Janet Hubert AKA Aunt Viv: “Well karma must be a b****, cause here you are”, Cian Ducrot releases ‘Started in College’ (Mixtape), Season 6 of Brooklyn Nine-Nine is finally released on Netflix, Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special trailer has been released, The Stickmen Release Their Debut Single & Music Video Titled “Boots And Cats”, Interview: DOSSEY touches on the feelings of unmistakable love & empowerment in her singles, “This Feeling” and “Animal”, BTS: Normalise praising their success instead of explaining it, Chalet Lizette Brannan Sheds Light on Her Philanthropic Endeavors and Working as a ‘Wish Ambassador’, Teenage Bounty Hunters: Netflix’s Little Engine That Could, 20 K-Pop Songs and Music Videos That Were Released This Summer, Paloma Faith Releases Brand New Single “Better Than This”, Sam Lavery releases stunning charity single ‘I’ll Be There’ in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Thank you, Taylor Swift, for giving us an album that can tear out our heart and shatter it into pieces while simultaneously putting it back together and wrapping it in a warm, fuzzy blanket. I’ve truly never seen a film like it, it’s so technically proficient, and it was one of the most audience-engaging movie experiences I’ve ever had. In 2019, this cherub-faced actress (far left) went from "Florence who?" “After a heartfelt speech, Keys brought Boyz II Men out for an a cappella tribute, singing their song “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday.” They cut to the sight of Bryant’s retired jersey numbers “8” and “24” hanging side by side, reminding us that Bryant’s legacy and impact will live on.” (EW) (Staples Center). The fans are still here 10 years later despite solo projects, hiatuses, and fandom drama. Why? We all collectively swooned when “the Keanussaince” exploded in 2019. I’m actually glad about the order in which I consumed Little Fires — show first, book second. Voices Of Success. Most of us have been dreaming of sunny holidays while isolated from our friends. The word “parasite” comes to represent so many thematic elements and the ensemble-driven story places its individual parts so perfectly and purposefully in the canvas of the story and its statement. We had more than enough listening material to satisfy our huge appetite for podcasts in 2019. I loved how honest they were with their guests and with each other. We can’t wait for this novel, which examines the ‘ghosting’ phenomenon in modern dating. August 6, 2020 by Lauren Harano. That is approximately the same amount of time that One Direction has been on hiatus (give or take six months). by Shyla Watson. The book allowed the reader to fill in the blanks and was beautifully written. If watching old ‘funniest 1D moments’ videos on YouTube until 2 am makes us crazy… Well then that’s exactly what we are and we wouldn’t change it for anything in the world. This year expect a similar outpouring of love for the second-nicest guy in Hollywood as he takes over our screens in a spate of new releases (A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Greyhound, BIOS).