The article analyzes how last year's popular movies reflect the future trends and direction of Hollywood in 2026, offering insights into industry shifts and audience preferences.
In 2025, Hollywood's box office nearly reached $9 billion, showing a rebound with increased youth attendance and more horror films, but challenges remain, including a declining superhero genre and industry issues that could influence future trends.
The article reflects on the tumultuous and chaotic year of 2025 in pop culture, highlighting both the lows, such as scandals and controversies, and the few highs, including successes of certain artists and moments of levity, ranking these moments from uplifting to degrading.
The article humorously predicts trends for 2026, including a shift away from jokes and witches towards folk music and larger protest frogs, a return to traditional number jokes, and a focus on pop culture icons like Jon Stewart, while suggesting a decline in political protests and climate anxiety, replaced by entertainment and absurdity.
In 2025, GQ readers heavily purchased grooming products like beard trimmers, classic apparel including Ralph Lauren and Timex watches, loafers, dress shirts, and accessories such as neckties and colognes, reflecting a blend of classic style and modern grooming trends.
Vogue editors share their hopes for 2026 fashion trends, including the return of pillbox hats, statement gloves, lace-up boots, deep purple tones, and brooches, despite current popular styles.
The article emphasizes that wearing lace sparingly and strategically enhances style, suggesting lace trims on skirts, camisoles under blazers, and lace sleeves as versatile, chic options. It advises avoiding overuse of lace, which can appear old-fashioned or overwhelming, and recommends pairing lace with matte, loose tops for balance, highlighting lace's role as a subtle, flirtatious detail that adds intrigue to outfits.
Snapchat's 2025 Recap highlights a year marked by increased voice communication, casual connections, visual expressions, pop culture trends, and active group chats, emphasizing how users stayed close and expressive through various features and trends.
Google's Holiday 100 list reveals the top-searched and most-wanted gifts for 2025, including tech gadgets, beauty products, cozy home items, and toys, based on search trends and popularity, making holiday shopping easier and more targeted.
The article analyzes NFL offenses' performance in Week 6 of the 2025 fantasy football season, highlighting teams trending up like Seattle and Dallas with efficient passing games and key players to watch or acquire, while noting offenses trending down such as Arizona and Las Vegas due to struggles in yardage, turnovers, and overall efficiency.
The Steelers' defense has been consistently underperforming since last season, with troubling trends such as allowing high yardage and points, and lacking sacks, indicating a need for significant improvement despite investments and talent.
Claire's, a popular accessory retailer among tweens and teens, has appointed administrators in the UK and Ireland due to declining sales and stiff competition from fast fashion brands like Shein and changing shopping habits influenced by social media. Once a beloved destination for affordable, colorful accessories and ear piercing, it has struggled to keep up with trends and the shift towards online shopping and more premium brands, though it still holds nostalgic value for many.
The 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reports stable mental health conditions among adults, declining suicide rates among adolescents, increased marijuana and hallucinogen use, and a rise in drug use disorder, highlighting ongoing challenges and progress in U.S. behavioral health. The survey also emphasizes treatment gaps and recovery perceptions.
The article highlights 14 trendy hairstyles for short hair, including French bobs, pixie cuts, textured lobs, and bold color changes, emphasizing that short hair can be versatile and fun with various styling options and accessories, as endorsed by celebrity hairstylists.
ACLED, an international non-profit organization, is mapping major conflict trends in Sudan for 2024, providing data on violent conflicts and protests globally. The organization aims to offer impartial insights into conflict dynamics, contributing to a better understanding of ongoing issues in Sudan and other regions.