
25 Best TV Shows, Movies, and Pop Culture Moments of 2025
Or, how we like to think of it, “Wait, that was *this year*?!?!”

You Need to Watch This Hilarious ‘Downton Abbey’ Parody
The only question is: Why did it take so long to make a “Downton Abbey” spoof???

‘SNL’ All-Star Reveals Story Behind Infamous ’90s Cameo
Comedian and “DMV” star Tim Meadows reveals he had major reservations about a memorable ‘90s “Saturday Night Live” cameo.
Kristen Stewart Is a Huge Success in Her Surprising Next Act
The “Twilight” star is proving that her talents stretch far beyond acting.
Netflix's Shockingly Bad Attempt at Its Own 'Yellowstone'
Not even Gillian Anderson can save “The Abandons.”
How ‘Hamnet’ Exhumes Shakespeare’s Real-Life Stomping Ground
We visited the birthplace of William Shakespeare to summon the playwright’s spirit in the town where he lived—and which comes back to life in the buzzy new movie.
Why the ‘Stranger Things’ Finale Is Sure to Be a Bloodbath
With the final season of the Netflix hit underway, we rank who’s most likely to kick the bucket.
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The ‘Wicked’ Sex Scene Is Breaking People’s Brains
Let’s talk about shirtless Fiyero and the sex cardigan.

The First Person to See the 'Wicked' Movies
All the secrets behind the biggest movie of the year.

The Big ‘Wicked: For Good’ Moments Everyone Will Obsess Over
Everything we can’t stop loving, hating, and thinking about this week in pop culture.

Just Give Ariana Grande the Oscar for ‘Wicked: For Good’ Now
In the much (much) darker sequel, it’s Grande’s Glinda that steals the show.


The Surprise Best Part of the New ‘Stranger Things’ Episodes
The MVP of the new season of “Stranger Things” is not who you would think.


Finally, Good News: ‘Zootopia 2′ Is as Great as the First
We all deserve a good animated sequel.

The Movie Ending Leaving Audiences in a Puddle of Tears
Why everyone is talking about that devastating finale of “Hamnet.”

Netflix Uses ‘Sesame Street’ to Shamelessly Promote New Film
The streamer nabbed the children’s program after the Trump administration cut PBS funding.

The Big Alternative to Your Thanksgiving Weekend Movie Plans
Everything we can’t stop loving, hating, and thinking about this week in pop culture.

Joy, Tears, and Revelation: Inside a New Look at the Beatles
Three decades after its initial release, “The Beatles Anthology” gets a new installment on Disney+ that will still surprise fans.


















