Much of the list features women in music – who have completely dominated the pop culture sphere this year. With record tours from Taylor Swift and Beyonce to the emerging new stars who have burst onto the music scene.
Celebrity scandals, shocking deaths and divorce also filled the pop culture space in 2024.
The Biggest Pop Culture Moments of 2024
The Eras Tour was reported to have grossed more than $2 billion, making it by far the biggest tour ever.
P Diddy is charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. He is also facing a string of allegations in a series of lawsuits. He is currently in a New York jail.
Sabrina’s latest album was released in 2024 whilst Roan’s debut album was released last year, it took over the airwaves in 2024.
British singer Charlie XCX ushered in a Brat summer.
Taylor Swift released The Tortured Poets Department, whilst Beyonce released Cowboy Carter.
Both albums broke records. Cowboy Carter hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with the help of its lead single “Texas Hold ‘Em.” Taylor’s TTPD received over 300 million streams in a single day.
Hit 2000s couple Bennifer – JLO and Ben Affleck – shocked the world when they got back together, then got married and after two years of marriage (in 2024) called it quits.
The royals continued to dominate the news this year, after the shock announcement that both King Charles and Princess Kate have cancer. Princess Kate has since finished her treatment, whilst King Charles will continue with his treatment into the new year.
Baby Reindeer took over part of the year after Netflix dropped the emotional, powerful and funny series based on the real-life experiences of writer Richard Gadd. The scandal continued after the real-life Martha sat down for a Piers Morgan interview to deny she stalked Gadd.
The press tour for this movie was as messy as the Don’t Worry Darling drama – and like that drama, it eclipsed the movie itself. Talks of feuds amongst the cast, poor marketing and backlash facing the lead Blake Lively.
Former One Directioner Liam Payne dies suddenly at the age of 31 after falling from his hotel balcony in Argentina. Several hotel staff are being investigated for supplying drugs to the pop singer.