10 Iconic Pop Culture Moments from 2021
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1. Donald Trump banned from Twitter
Former President Donald Trump, has been known to spread mis/disinformation on the social media platform Twitter.
2. WandaVision
In January, Marvel released a show featuring characters Wanda Max- imoff and Vision. By its last episode, in early March, fans were left reeling. The series has an engaging plot, and each episode is set in a different era with the appropriate attire and decor.
3. Kim Kardashian Files For Divorce From Kanye West
In February 2021, after seven years of marriage and four children, celebrity Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from rapper Kanye West. After the iconic couple’s split, fans were left wondering whether Kim would change the name of her line Kim Kardashian West (“KKW”) Beauty.
4. Prince Harry and Meghan’s Interview With Oprah
In an interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle opened up about mental health challenges, racism within the royal family, and prejudice against Meghan. The royal family of England almost never shares family affairs, especially not in a public interview.
5. Joe Biden’s Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
When President Biden went to an ice cream shop on May 27, he was swarmed by reporters. They shouted questions about his political policies. Biden held up his ice cream cone and responded, “Eat some chocolate chocolate chip.” You go, Joe.
6. Friends: The Reunion
The cast of the hit American television sitcom ‘Friends’ reunited to revisit the set of Friends for the first time in 17 years. They recalled old memories, iconic scenes, and answered questions with talk show host James Corden.
7. Sunisa “Suni” Lee Wins Gold In Women’s Gymnastics All-Around Olympics
18 year-old Suni Lee became the first Asian-American to win gold in the women’s gymnastics all around at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. It was her first time competing in the Olympics, and it is no small feat to win gold.
8. Red (Taylor’s Version) Rerelease & All Too Well Ten Minute Short Film
Taylor Swift is re-recording all her albums prior to Lover (released in 2019). This November, the re-recording of her album Red, was released along with a ten-minute version of the song All Too Well. This song was accompanied by a short film, rumoured to be about Swift’s relationship with Jake Gyllenhal.
9. Britney Spears Conservatorship Ended
The conservatorship that con- trolled pop icon Britney Spears’ life and money for nearly 14 years finally ended in November after a five-month legal battle. Her father, who was her conservator, no longer has any power over her, giving her freedom.
10. Spiderman: No Way Home Release
The highly anticipated third Spiderman movie was released today, December 17. The end of ‘Spiderman: Far From Home’ was a cliffhanger, and fans have been waiting for two years for the next movie. No spoilers allowed!