It’s hard to put into words what this year has meant to me in terms of my career. I consider myself one of the luckiest guys alive to get to write for theCHIVE every single day. It’s not lost on me how cool of a job this is, and I don’t take it for granted.
This year was especially awesome in that I had the opportunity to interview some truly inspirational people. From celebs, to internet sensations, to my friend Matt who just turned 40… I was honored to be able to share their stories.
I’ve compiled all of theCHIVE exclusive interviews from 2025, because I think it’s important to take stock of what you’ve accomplished before moving forward. I hope you all enjoy these pieces as much as I did writing them. Cheers!
2025 didn’t just bring new shows. It brought the kind of shows that swallowed timelines whole, sparked late night debates in group chats, and reminded everyone that TV is still one of the best places for big feelings and bigger storytelling. Whether you love satire, sci-fi, dark drama, or animated chaos, this year delivered something unforgettable! And while plenty of series made noise, these six stood out for the way they pulled us in and refused to let go.
Let’s talk about the shows that defined 2025 viewing.
1. Dear X – The Antiheroine Who Owned 2025
Every once in a while a show drops that instantly hijacks the cultural conversation. Dear X did exactly that. This K-drama gave us a leading lady unlike anything else on TV this year: Baek Ah Jin, a glamorous starlet whose soft smile hides a razor sharp agenda. She’s manipulative, brilliant, and terrifying in a way that makes you lean in instead of pulling back.
People loved talking about how the series flips the idea of a sympathetic heroine upside down. Ah Jin isn’t here to be redeemed. She’s here to win, and she’ll scorch whatever she needs to along the way. The result is addictive in a way that makes you say “just one more episode” even though it’s already 3 AM. The show blends melodrama and thriller energy with a polished, cinematic look that matches its ambition. It’s messy, dramatic, stylish, and honestly a little unsettling, which is exactly why it dominated 2025!
2. The Studio – Hollywood Chaos With A Soft Center
If Dear X ruled the drama corner, The Studio owned the comedy lane. This series drops us inside the daily disasters of a fictional movie studio where everything is crumbling but somehow everyone keeps showing up anyway. It’s chaotic in the most charming way!
Seth Rogen leads the cast as Matt Remick, a studio head who’s equal parts stressed and optimistic. Every episode throws something new at him: an impossible actor, a public meltdown, a script disaster, or a meeting that goes spectacularly wrong. What makes the show work is that beneath the punchlines, it’s also oddly heartfelt. These characters care too much, mess up a lot, and keep trying again. It feels human in a way Hollywood comedies don’t always allow.
The writing is sharp, the ensemble is stacked, and the jokes land without trying too hard. By midseason, it wasn’t just a hit, it became the comedy everyone told their friends to watch.
3. Murderbot – Sci Fi With Sass And Soul
If you’ve ever wished a robot would represent the socially exhausted among us, Murderbot is the answer. This show is funny, fast moving, and surprisingly emotional, anchored by a lead character who would prefer to avoid humans entirely yet keeps saving them anyway.
Based on the beloved books, the series follows a self aware robotic security unit that hacked its governor module and now spends most of its time watching entertainment feeds and complaining about humans. It’s the kind of humor that hits instantly because who hasn’t wanted to hide from the world and binge their comfort shows instead?
But here’s the thing: beneath the sarcasm, the story has real heart. The missions are intense, the mysteries land, and the relationships are handled with more tenderness than you’d expect from a show led by a metal bodyguard who wants everyone to leave it alone. We connected to the humor and stayed for the vulnerability tucked inside the chaos. It’s one of the most charming sci-fi debuts in years.
4. Common Side Effects – Animated Absurdity With Sharp Social Bite
Adult Swim has always loved strange concepts, but Common Side Effects takes weird, throws it into a blender, and somehow creates something meaningful out of the madness. The show follows two former classmates who discover a mushroom that can cure every disease, which immediately puts them on the radar of pharmaceutical forces who will do anything to hide the cure.
The plot alone tells you things are about to get strange. And yes, the show includes surreal moments, bizarre villains, and a level of cartoon chaos that feels designed to make your brain vibrate. But it’s also shockingly thoughtful. The humor never takes away from the emotional beats, and the satire lands hard without feeling heavy. It’s funny, smart, and surprisingly heartfelt: a combination we didn’t expect but absolutely loved!
5. Adolescence – A Quiet Series That Hit Loudly
Not every big show in 2025 was flashy. Some were quiet and devastating, and Adolescence is the perfect example. This four part miniseries became one of the year’s most praised dramas by telling a story that felt painfully real and deeply human!
The show centers on a 13-year-old boy arrested for the murder of a classmate. Instead of turning the story into a twist filled mystery, the series focuses on the emotional wreckage surrounding the crime: the parents trying to understand what went wrong, the investigators trying to piece together the truth, and the community trying to make sense of something so monstrous yet so familiar.
Shot in long, uninterrupted takes, the show feels almost too intimate at times. We didn’t just watch the tension… we sat in it. The performances are raw, the writing is restrained, and the emotional impact stays with you long after the credits roll. It’s the kind of series we pressed our friends to watch because talking about it became almost necessary.
6. King of the Hill (Season 14) – A Revival That Actually Worked
Reboots come and go, but very few return stronger. King of the Hill did exactly that. The 2025 revival dropped older versions of the beloved characters into present day Arlen, and it was instantly clear that the creative team understood exactly what made the original series special.
Hank is still baffled by half the things his son says. Peggy still carries an unearned confidence that would intimidate an army. Bobby is older and even funnier. And the show still balances warmth and humor without ever trying too hard. Instead of chasing nostalgia, it expands it. We loved getting new stories that respected the past while feeling completely right for 2025!
It’s both comfort TV and sharp modern comedy, and that’s a tough balance to pull off. This revival did it with ease.
What has been your favorite new TV show this year? Let us know by commenting below or by tweeting us @TheHoneyPOP! We’re also on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok!
TikTok’s music influence hit an all-time high in 2025. All year long, a steady stream of new tracks exploded into viral trends, defining the sound of a generation. Fresh releases found second lives as dance challenges, meme soundtracks, and emotional anthems for millions of people.
It was a year where a single catchy hook or heartfelt lyric could spark a global movement overnight. From tear-jerking ballads to high-energy bops, TikTok’s community turned songs into cultural moments. The platform’s trends shaped what we listened to, proving once again that the For You page doubles as 2025’s hottest music chart!
1. ‘Ordinary’ — Alex Warren
The not-so-ordinary love anthem of 2025.
It’s ironic how a song called ‘Ordinary’ became the year’s most extraordinary viral hit. Alex Warren’s ‘Ordinary’ started as a tender love ballad he wrote for his wife, but TikTok sent it stratospheric. The track’s earnest lyrics about everyday romance struck a chord in countless relationship montages across the app. By summer, you couldn’t scroll your feed without hitting a heartfelt video of couples, friends, or even pets set to Warren’s soaring chorus. The song’s universality, “the angels up in the clouds are jealous,” he croons made it the perfect soundtrack for love in 2025.
Its popularity was unparalleled: ‘Ordinary’ topped the Billboard Hot 100 for ten straight weeks, fueled by millions of TikToks using its chorus as an audio backdrop. Warren, a former content creator himself, clearly understood TikTok’s pulse. We embraced him as 2025’s patron saint of sappy romance, while skeptics jokingly wondered how a YouTuber-turned-singer quietly dominated the charts. Love it or not, ‘Ordinary’ became the defining sound of young love this year: a wedding-worthy earworm that turned our feeds into one giant lovefest!
The soulful slow-burn that TikTok turned into a global cry-fest.
Leave it to TikTok to catapult an R&B sleeper hit into the spotlight. Ravyn Lenae’s ‘Love Me Not’ dropped with a dreamy blend of retro-pop and indie vibes, but it truly caught fire when a creative TikToker mashed it up with Solange’s ‘Losing You.’ That unexpected mash-up became pure viral gold. Suddenly, ‘Love Me Not’ was the soundtrack to thousands of bittersweet montages: late-night drives, rain-soaked selfies, and “will they/won’t they” romance memes galore. The song’s chorus, an emotional tug-of-war of love and longing, had a way of making even silly videos feel touching.
TikTok’s Gen Z users turned Lenae’s heartfelt lyrics into a communal outpouring of feels, spawning a trend where creators shared stories of almost-relationships and unrequited crushes with the song swelling in the background. The emotional resonance was real: by mid-year, ‘Love Me Not’ had earned Lenae her first-ever spot on the Billboard Hot 100, cracking the top 25. Culturally, it hit that sweet spot between nostalgia and now. Here was a young R&B artist channeling vintage soul, and a new generation was crying and vibing in unison. In 2025, ‘Love Me Not’ proved that a TikTok trend can transform a slow-burn song into a worldwide cathartic sing-along.
TikTok has seen its share of dance trends, but this year, a handshake trend stole the show, all thanks to PinkPantheress’s ‘Illegal.’ The UK alt-pop sensation dropped ‘Illegal’ as a quirky, electronic-infused single, and it quickly fueled the global “Is this illegal?” handshake challenge. Besties everywhere learned the syncopated secret handshake (set perfectly to PinkPantheress’s hypnotic beat) and flooded TikTok with videos showing off their newfound duo skills. The trend’s wholesome twist, celebrating friendship and borderline mischief, resonated across cultures. From high school hallways in the US to friend groups in Tokyo, everyone was bonding over this track!
With over 3.7 million TikTok creations and counting, ‘Illegal’ became the friendship anthem of 2025. It even earned PinkPantheress her second appearance on the Hot 100, proving the song’s impact beyond the app. Emotionally, ‘Illegal’ struck a chord by tapping into that giddy, rebellious energy of doing something silly with your BFF. In a year when online trends often felt divisive, this one brought people together… one elaborate handshake at a time. PinkPantheress’s airy vocals and the track’s tongue-in-cheek title made it irresistibly memeable. ‘Illegal’ wasn’t just a viral song; it became a secret handshake that united everyone around the world (even celebrities).
The DIY glow-up jam that had everyone transforming.
Emerging Atlanta rapper BunnaB unleashed pure TikTok lightning with ‘Mad Again,’ a high-energy track that went from underground to unavoidable. How did it blow up? Two words: transformation videos. Creators on TikTok seized ‘Mad Again’ as the go-to soundtrack for their before-and-after glow-ups; think makeup transitions, room makeovers, and dramatic hair-dye reveals synced to the beat drop. The result? An explosion of ultra-satisfying content, each clip more addictive than the last. The song’s bold, confident hook also inspired a surprise secondary trend: a sign language challenge. Creators who are deaf and allies translated ‘Mad Again’ into expressive ASL performances, showcasing inclusivity in a way TikTok hadn’t seen before!
This one-two punch of visual trends launched ‘Mad Again’ into the viral stratosphere. By summertime, millions of TikToks featured the track, and BunnaB found herself with a breakout hit on her hands. The cultural resonance was big: here was a fierce female rapper (yep, BunnaB’s a woman killing it in a male-dominated scene) whose song empowered people to show off their transformations and personal growth. The track’s pounding bass and sassy lyrics became synonymous with confidence and change in 2025. If you flipped your look or your outlook this year, chances are ‘Mad Again’ was playing in the background, hyping you up for that reveal.
The K-Pop fantasy banger that blurred fiction and reality.
When a fictional K-Pop band from an animated film scores a real-life hit, you know TikTok is involved. ‘Golden’ by HUNTR/X, a glossy K-Pop/R&B hybrid track from the movie K-Pop Demon Hunters, transcended the screen and took on a life of its own. TikTok users globally couldn’t resist its charm. Multiple dance trends popped up, inspired by the movie’s choreography and the song’s impossible-not-to-dance hook. From teens showing off K-Pop moves to dads and kids dancing together after family movie night, ‘Golden’ turned into a cross-generational phenomenon. The track’s signature high note became a viral challenge in itself, with singers (and plenty of non-singers) attempting to nail it on camera.
Within days of the film’s release, ‘Golden’ was dominating not just TikTok but also Spotify and YouTube charts! A collaboration featuring real artists Audrey Nuna and EJAE, the song blurred the line between fiction and reality… and we ate it up. Creators used it for everything from outfit glow-up videos to celebratory montages, because its uplifting vibe instantly boosted any content. Emotionally, ‘Golden’ hit that feel-good spot; it’s joyous, inclusive, and just meta enough (a fictional band trending in real life!) to feel like a moment in pop culture history. By year’s end, HUNTR/X’s debut bop proved that in 2025, even cartoon pop stars can top the charts with a little help from TikTok.
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6. ‘DtMF’ — Bad Bunny
The Puerto Rican heartbreak anthem that had TikTok in tears.
In a year full of bops, Bad Bunny reminded everyone that a soft, nostalgic ballad can still rule TikTok. ‘DtMF,’ shorthand for Debí Tirar Más Fotos (“I should’ve taken more photos”), emerged as the most unexpectedly emotional viral trend of 2025. The song’s lyrics, where Bad Bunny laments not capturing enough memories with a lost loved one, struck a universal nerve. TikTokers began using ‘DtMF’ to soundtrack tribute videos, sharing personal montages of grandparents, parents, pets, and friends they’d lost. Suddenly, our feeds were filled with cherished snapshots and clips, each one more heart-tugging than the last. The trend became a communal space to grieve and celebrate life: a rare, tender moment on the internet.
Even Bad Bunny himself couldn’t stay dry-eyed: he posted a TikTok reacting to fans’ tributes, tears streaming as he watched their stories. That raw connection fueled ‘DtMF’ to juggernaut status. It quickly became the most-streamed song off his new album and climbed into TikTok’s top sounds. Culturally, the impact was huge! At a time when social media often feels shallow, this trend had millions openly discussing love and loss. Users commented about calling their abuela or saving more pictures; proof of music turning reflection into action. By blending Bad Bunny’s star power with genuine fan storytelling, ‘DtMF’ turned TikTok into a platform for healing in 2025. Grab the tissues…this one will be remembered as the song that made the internet collectively cry (in a good way).
The cheeky pop blockbuster that had everyone knocking on wood.
Leave it to Taylor Swift to drop a song so provocatively fun that TikTok couldn’t help but blush… and dance. ‘Wood,’ a standout track from her 2025 album The Life of a Showgirl, is arguably Taylor’s most ahem adult song to date. Fueled by innuendo about her beau’s “new heights of manhood” and a tongue-in-cheek “I ain’t got to knock on wood” hook, the song set the internet abuzz from day one. TikTokers wasted no time spinning it into a viral knock-on-wood dance challenge, complete with a playful tap-tap gesture on the lyric cue. Suddenly, everyone from college kids to actual carpenters (seriously) were posting videos, playfully knocking on tables, doors, and yes, wooden boards in sync with Taylor’s sultry chorus.
The trend’s humor and boldness felt so 2025: a celebration of owning one’s sexuality and having a laugh about it. Culturally, ‘Wood’ resonated as part of the Taylor-Travis Kelce love story that pop culture obsessively followed. Fans gushed that Swift seemed happier and more empowered than ever, and they channeled that energy into TikTok skits quoting her spicy lyrics. Swifties turned cheeky lines into captions (cue the magic wand jokes) and shared their shock-and-delight reactions to Taylor’s bold new era. By dominating conversation and spawning countless memes, ‘Wood’ proved that a well-crafted pop song can be both a chart-topper and a TikTok trendsetter! Taylor gave 2025 a song equal parts sexy and playful, and we said amen.
Gen Z’s existential pop mood, wrapped in a TikTok trend.
Jessie Murph delivered a late-year viral gem with ‘Certain Kind of Love,’ a song that turned one candid lyric into a TikTok catchphrase. The track’s pop-rock energy is amazing on its own, but it was the line “I don’t see a world where I turn 25” that set off a firestorm. Young TikTokers seized on those words, half-joking and half-emoting about the classic quarter-life crisis feels. In a trend equal parts dark humor and heartfelt yearning, creators would lip-sync that lyric and showcase their wildest dreams or chaotic life plans before the dreaded 25th birthday. Others made vision board-style videos, proclaiming they will see 25, complete with images of future goals, as Jessie’s anthem blared in the background.
The dual interpretations made the trend fascinating: some played it for laughs (“YOLO, who needs 26?”) while others found motivation in it. Either way, Murph’s raw, youthful vocals became the sound of Gen Z’s hopes and fears in 2025. The song itself, with its sparkling production and emo-pop vibe, resonated emotionally because it encapsulates that in-between feeling of being young and uncertain about the future. Culturally, ‘Certain Kind of Love’ gave voice to a generation’s anxiety, and did it in a way that was oddly uplifting. As the song climbed streaming charts (buoyed by TikTok exposure), it proved that sometimes one powerful lyric is all it takes to spark a movement. Jessie Murph went from a rising singer to the patron saint of “live in the moment” youth, and we couldn’t stop humming along!
The animated movie’s OST that had everyone doing the Shakira shimmy.
If you thought soundtracks were safe from TikTok’s grasp, think again. Shakira’s ‘Zoo,’ from Disney’s Zootopia 2, pounced onto the scene and immediately took over TikTok. With its signature Shakira bounce and irresistible rhythm, ‘Zoo’ has that universal appeal that makes people nod along…or better yet, jump up to mimic her moves. As the film hit cinemas, TikTok was flooded with clips of fans attempting the ‘Zoo’ dance. From expertly choreographed renditions to adorably clumsy first tries, creators worldwide got in on the fun. One day you’d see a Colombian dance crew nailing Shakira’s hip drops; the next, a suburban dad giving it his best shot in the living room. The hashtag #ZooDance trended in multiple countries as Shakira’s track united all ages in a celebratory shimmy.
Culturally, this song’s virality was a real full-circle moment: Shakira had given us a TikTok smash back in 2016 with ‘Try Everything,’ and here she was again, reminding us she’s still the queen of soundtrack pop. The emotional uplift of ‘Zoo’ was impossible to resist; it’s pure joy in musical form, arriving just when 2025 needed it. TikTok users used the song not only for dance challenges but to soundtrack zoo outings (of course), fitness routines, and any content needing a jolt of fun energy. Shakira even interacted with fans doing the challenge, further fueling the hype. By year’s end, ‘Zoo’ wasn’t just a song from a movie; it was a global TikTok party. When Shakira yells “Come on, get on up” in the chorus, you best believe millions are dancing like animated animals set free!
The hype rap bop that brought mosh-pit energy to our feeds.
Every year needs a no-holds-barred banger, and in 2025, it was ‘Whim Whamiee.’ This collab between rappers Pluto & YK Niece came out of left field and promptly took over TikTok with its chaotic, high-octane vibe. The track itself is two minutes of pure adrenaline, and TikTokers treated it like a rallying cry. Dance crews, gym rats, and party-goers all jumped on a trend of showcasing insane energy whenever ‘Whim Whamiee’ played. We’re talking college students turning dorm halls into impromptu mosh pits and choreographers bringing full-out hip-hop routines to the app. The song’s rapid-fire lyrics turned into a lip-sync challenge only the bold (or breathless) would attempt, while its bass drops fueled countless “hype me up” memes.
By mid-summer, ‘Whim Whamiee’ had the whole platform on its feet (literally). The frenzy propelled the song to #5 on TikTok’s own summer chart in the US, and its popularity spilled over to streaming services. Perhaps the biggest sign of its impact? Two of music’s heavy hitters, Lizzo and Sexyy Red, jumped on official remixes, dropping their own verses to ride the wave. We went wild at the co-sign: seeing A-listers vibing to a TikTok-made hit felt like vindication for internet culture. ‘Whim Whamiee’ resonated because it was pure fun: a little unhinged, a lot catchy, and totally participatory! In a year where many viral songs tugged at our heartstrings, this one was all about letting loose. It turned TikTok into a virtual nightclub where anyone could be the life of the party. And if you ask us, Pluto and YK Niece won 2025’s award for the most insane glow-up; from obscurity to everybody’s hype soundtrack, no VIP pass needed!
There was a time when convenience had to be earned. You rolled down your car window by hand. You rewound VHS tapes before returning them. You drove to a movie rental store and hoped the one film you wanted was still on the shelf. If the internet disconnected, that was it. You waited.
This gallery is a lighthearted look at the everyday “struggles” that earlier generations took for granted, long before everything became instant, automated, and on demand.
From tactile buttons and manual effort to outdated tech that somehow felt more satisfying, these moments remind us how much work used to be baked into daily life.
There was a reason some products had Patience Required written on the box.
The internet is undefeated in pretty much every aspect, but especially when it comes to churning out basically any piece of media that makes one scoff at their device and say You can’t make this shit up.
This gallery proves it. Although, it didn’t need proving. Life oneline sure has its fair share of chaos, most on display here, but remember, if it’s online chaos, its derived from the crazy real life that is happening out there.
Stay safe out there so you don’t end up in one of these galleries.
The real fun is staying home where the snacks are cheaper, the clothes are comfier, and the vibe is always right. No lineups. No parking stress. No small talk with strangers. A dinner with friends is great and all but you won’t catch me at a schmooz event.
This gallery celebrates the homebody lifestyle in all its cozy glory: warm lighting, freshly cooked meals, bingeable shows, comfy couches, bedroom fortress energy, and the satisfaction of staying exactly where you want to be. If you’re in an apartment, you most likely have some great views to go along with everything else.
Whether you are redesigning your place (building an underground batcave under the south wing) or just admiring what others have done, this is a reminder that home is not just where the heart is, it’s where the fun is too.
Whether you’re a fan of the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise or not, you have to look at these characters and be able to appreciate the “fuck me up, bro” haircuts they all rock at one point or another.
We’ve got just about everything under the sun. Bangs, mullets, mop-tops, you name it. But perhaps the funniest part about this entire gallery is that there were professional costume designers and makeup artists who literally made these decisions.
I don’t care if you’re a wizard, a witch, professor, or pureblood. Fix your shit!
What did Sydney Sweeney say about the controversial jeans ad?
American Eagle recruited Sweeney to promote their 2025 fall campaign, which focused on their denim collection. The tagline read “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans.” The ad became the subject of controversy due to the pun on “jeans” and “genes.” Because of Sweeney’s blonde hair and blue eyes, many social media users, mainly on TikTok, believed the ad was promoting eugenics and white supremacy.
In a recent profile with GQ, Sweeney discussed the American Eagle campaign and her reaction to the backlash.
“I did a jean ad,” Sweeney said. “I mean, the reaction definitely was a surprise, but I love jeans. All I wear are jeans. I’m literally in jeans and a T-shirt every day of my life.”
The ad became such a hot-button topic that Trump weighed in this past August. After learning about Sweeney’s voter registration, Trump supported the ad.
“She’s a registered Republican? Oh, now I love her ad,” Trump said about Sweeney via CNN.
Sweeney told GQ that the president’s reaction to the ad was “surreal.” When asked how it felt that powerful people had her back in public, Sweeney revealed work allowed her to avoid the online chatter.
“I kind of just put my phone away,” Sweeney revealed. “I was filming every day. I’m filming Euphoria, so I’m working 16-hour days, and I don’t really bring my phone on set, so I work and then I go home and I go to sleep. So I didn’t really see a lot of it.”
Despite the online controversy, American Eagle’s stock price rose by nearly 40% after the ad went public. At the time, Sweeney knew the numbers for American Eagle were going up and that much of the backlash was “just a lot of talk.”
“I knew at the end of the day what that ad was for, and it was great jeans, it didn’t affect me one way or the other,” Sweeney explained.
Sweeney is currently promoting Christy, an upcoming boxing biopic opening in theaters on November 7, 2025.
Paris Hilton as Tinkerbell on Halloween night. Photo: Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
Halloween is the Met Gala if the theme was “You can go full throttle, and it doesn’t matter if you’re hot or not.” The best costumes don’t have to lean into being sexy. Sure, it’s a nice touch, but the looks that have people talking are funny, creative, and look as though you’ve spent weeks thinking about who you’re going to be. For celebrities, it’s no different — except you might have a whole team prepping months in advance for the big night. Some people might go as classic costumes, like Beetlejuice, or as a pop star like Britney Spears. Others might take the opportunity to be super meta and require a quick Google search to figure out what their costume is. Either way, Halloweekend has begun. Below, the best costumes from Sabrina Carpenter, Heidi Klum, Demi Lovato, Janelle Monáe, and more celebs.
Barbie’s dream house is on Pretty Girl Ave. Carpenter had multiple costumes for her Short ‘n’ Spooky concert, including Fred Flintstone and Wonder Woman. Carpenter even had a special guest…
Don’t worry, Ghost Face has been arrested!
Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Heidi Klum Hall
We warned you! Klum turned her husband Tom Kaulitz into stone but we get it; it’s hard to keep your eyes off of her.
Photo: Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
For his night out, Bloom dressed as a spooky scary skeleton.
Ok, this is really cute. Trudeau paid tribute to his relationship with Katy Perry by dressing as the left shark.
Nicole made her Halloween costume a music video, lip-singing to Toni Braxton’s “He Wasn’t Man Enough.”
Photo: Noam Galai/Getty Images for Heidi Klum Hall
Somebody once told me Criss would dress up as Shrek but we didn’t believe them. Now we know.
Photo: Noam Galai/Getty Images for Heidi Klum Hall
Klum’s Halloween party quickly transformed into Pandora when Love Island USA winner Amaya Papaya walked in.
Photo: Noam Galai/Getty Images for Heidi Klum Hall
EJAE could’ve easily gone as Rumi but chose a fuzzier costume. It’s night and it gets cold! Derpy Tiger is perfect for sneaking candy in.
Photo: Noam Galai/Getty Images for Heidi Klum Hall
Hernandez, alongside his girlfriend Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral, transformed into the Addams family. I wonder what his mom and aunt think about their outfits.
Troye’s so cheeky, he’s like hee-hee. I’m like ha-ha-ha. No really, this made me laugh.
The View may be eschewing costumes on Halloween, but the Jenna & Friends hour of Today went all out. Savannah Guthrie was Miranda Priestly, accompanied by Matt Rogers as the Tooch. And Jenna Bush Hager was Priestly’s irl inspo, Anna Wintour.
The former SURver participated in virality in a couple different ways: dressing as a plague victim, and doing the “What’s Up?/Beez in the Trap” TikTok trend. Joining her in the video were hubby Beau and Vanderpump Rules alum Katie Maloney.
He’s in love with the shape of Boo. Ed Sheeran did a full transformation into the Skarsgård incarnation of Pennywise. Welcome to Derry spon?
@Chili’s Grill & Bar i want to ask you nicely. if this doesn’t bring us a chili’s brand deal, this is it. i’m done. i love you, please don’t make this the final cheese pull. @trishapaytas 🧀 ❤️
Great minds think alike. Paytas, Mongeau, and Lizzo all embodied an epic cheese pull for Halloween this year. Trish and Tan did a couples’ costume, while Lizzo was a snack all by herself.
Photo: Santiago Felipe/Getty Images
Chicken Shop DatecreatorAmelia Dimoldenberg attended Julio Torres’s“The Cursed Amulet” party dressed as Jim Hopper(David Harbour) from Stranger Things on October 30. She also held up a phone displaying a song by Harbour’s ex-wife, Lily Allen, who just released the album West End Girl, on which she implies that their marriage broke down because he cheated on her. On “Pussy Palace,” the song Dimoldenberg’s listening to,Allen wonders, “Am I looking at a sex addict?”
Photo: Santiago Felipe/Getty Images
Julia Fox, who judged the costume contest at Torres’s party, came dressed as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis after her husband, John F. Kennedy, was shot next to her. “Tonight, I’m serving bloody diva, single mom who’s about to cash that check,” she said on the carpet.
Photo: Santiago Felipe/Getty Images
Comedian and party host Julio Torres was a burning windmill. The entire windmill is technically a wig, built out of hair, and the blades actually rotated with the use of a disco-ball motor.
Noted anime fan Megan Thee Stallion chose to portray “Hot Girl Choso” from Jujutsu Kaisen. On the show, Choso is a Death Painting Womb who is half-human and half–cursed spirit. He wears a loose robe and a scarf, which Meg hot girl–ified with a little midriff action.
TikTok star and & Julietalum Charli D’Amelio went as Cher, specifically inHarry Langdon’s iconic photo shoot for her album Prisoner. She posted twomore photo shoots dressed as Cher. Somebody get her onDrag Race,where she can really shine.
Niecy Nash and her wife, Jessica Betts, went as two components of this year’s Super Bowl halftime show. Betts is Kendrick Lamar grinning at the camera as he said “Hey, Drake!” while Nash embodies Drake’s ex Serena Williams.
Poot Lovato, Demi’s long-lost twin sister, is making her Halloween debut; she’s finally set free! Lovato poked fun at herself, dressing as a meme from 2014. Long story short: Someone Photoshopped an unflattering photo of Lovato, and fans named her Poot, her twin who was “locked in a basement her whole life.” Lovato finally accepted the meme after realizing someone had Photoshopped her years later in 2023. Poot lives!
Monáe started off the season as a carnival barker. What? You didn’t think she was going to do only one costume, right? You’re not celebrating Halloween if you’re not watching the spookiest movies — Beetlejuice, Hocus Pocus, and, obviously, The Craft, which became Monáe’s second costume of the season before transforming into something especially scary.
The Cat in the Hat takes the cake for the creepiest Jennifer Hudson Spirit Tunnel ever. Thankfully, her other costumes weren’t as creepy but were still fun, like Lady Vampira and Beetlejuice — wait, we’ve said it three times, haven’t we?
Oops, she did it again: multiple costumes! You can’t expect anything less from an heiress. Hilton and her family dressed as the Toy Story crew and the Peter Pan Darlings, and for a solo look, she was the original Material Girl and Tinkerbell.
Kardashian picked the ultimate “If you know, you know” costume, dressing as TikToker Jay Guapõ to show other parents she knows what her kids are watching online. It wasn’t the only online costume from the Kardashians; North West also dressed as Kai Cenat with her friends. The kids love the computer!
After looking speechless when asked what their favorite Mariah Carey music-video look was, Katseye made a comeback by dressing as their answers. And the queen herself approves: “My daughter loves them, hello!”
Halloween is a good time to try a new look, and maybe the Ride podcast hosts and the Overcompensating stars are trying everything à la Shakira. Perhaps this will unlock their fursona within — or become nightmare fuel. Either way, perfect subway outfits.
They say necessity is the mother of invention, but the internet has taken that idea and run with it.
This gallery is dedicated to the sarcastic brilliance of “modern solutions”, from taping things together just to make them work, to choosing corded headphones because Bluetooth betrayed you one too many times.
It’s about survival in the age of over-convenience, creativity on crack, and finding humor in every ridiculous fix.
Whether it’s a life hack, a lazy workaround, or a spark of genius, these are the modern-day methods keeping us all afloat one questionable decision at a time.
One solution to this mess: Buy books from a local bookshop. Not a billionaire.
67: The none-sensical viral phrase that Gen Alpha can’t stop saying (and older generations cant help but try to decode), has taken the world by a storm. And now, its seems to be taking over OpenAI as well.
“GPT-6 will be renamed GPT-6-7, you’re welcome,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted to X on Friday.
Altman’s announcement comes just a couple of days after Dictionary.com named the slang 2025’s word of the year.
For those lucky enough to not be familiar with the term, the Gen Alpha slang can be traced back to hip hop artist Skrilla’s late 2024 song “Doot Doot.” Influenced by the song, a young boy went viral for screaming the phrase 67 repeatedly, eventually becoming a staple of Gen Alpha vernacular and brain rot culture.
THE “6–7” MEME KID THAT STARTED IT ALL 😭🏀 #67Kid#Basketball#67 . . The internet has seen thousands of memes… but few have had the staying power and absurdity of the “6–7” basketball kid. Today, we’re throwing it all the way back with the original video that gave birth to the legendary meme that took over TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and now YouTube Shorts. This moment — a kid at a basketball game, being asked for his height and saying “6’7” with complete deadpan seriousness — became one of the most iconic, aura-rich moments in modern meme history. From Aura Farming lore to NPC compilations, this clip is the Rosetta Stone of meme energy. The delivery, the look, the vibes — everything about this moment feels like it was blessed by the meme gods. It spawned countless remixes, voiceovers, parodies, and compilations of fake flexes, unearned confidence, and peak rizzless aura. It’s been referenced in basketball edits, TikTok stitches, and even branded content. We’re talking about a core memory of the Meme Multiverse. This is where the “he’s not 6’7” but he believes he is energy began. It’s the intersection of NPC behavior, rizz delusion, and high school gymnasium chaos — a true cultural artifact. If you’re new here, welcome to the Auraverse. If you’re an OG, you already know this is part of the generational meme debt that reshaped internet humor. This is more than a clip — it’s a timestamp in meme evolution, forever etched in the algorithm. Drop a like, comment if you remember this going viral, and subscribe for more Internet Lore Originals, Aura Farming Rankings, and Top 7 Aura Fail Moments. We’re just getting started. — 🏷️ COPY-PASTE HASHTAGS (Comma-Separated) 67Kid, 6Foot7, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Pronounced “six-seven,” Dictionary.com defines the term as “a viral, ambiguous slang term that has waffled its way through Gen Alpha social media and school hallways.”
In fact, the term has become so prevalent in hallways that some schools have taken the extra mile by banning the term all together.
And while some argue that the term carries some meaning, with dictionary.com saying that “some argue it means ‘so-so,’ or ‘maybe this, maybe that,’” it has largely proliferated a simply a meme.
But, is OpenAI too late to the joke?
Altman’s announcement has yet to be confirmed on its seriousness, however, many social media users are poking fun at the big tech CEO’s shot at internet cultural relevancy months after it had already gone mainstream.
One user replied to the CEO mocking his announcement. “We’re renaming GPT-6 to GPT-6-7 so users think we’re innovating, but it’s really just GPT-4 with glitter and anxiety. You’re welcome,” the post said.
Wether the announcement turns to reality or not, it is safe to say the slang term, like most memes, is nearing its expiry date.
He’s easily one of the most prolific actors of our time, and the guy has never even been nominated for an Academy Award. He’s worked with directors including Quentin Tarantino, John Carpenter, Cameron Crowe, and Ron Howard.
He’s a living legend and a master of his craft, and it’s time for us to give Kurt Russell his flowers.
Kurt’s body of work spans six decades and multiple genres of film. He’s starred in some of the biggest action movies including Escape from New York and Big Trouble inLittle China. He also joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Peter Quill’s father Ego in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. It’s safe to say there’s truly nothing he can’t do.
John Candy: I Like Me is more than a documentary, it’s a heartfelt thank-you letter to one of comedy’s most beloved figures. The film opens by tracing Candy’s rise from his humble Canadian improv beginnings to his legendary Hollywood career, showing how his everyman charm and selfless spirit made him a household name.
It’s a beautiful tribute to an incredible man. A true icon. A man who never lost touch of who he was or where he came from. He was never too famous for anybody or anything. A true comedian who would invite any and all to share the stage with him. A man with a heart of gold built from his own traumas.
Before the internet really exploded around 2000, our access to music was limited.
It began at the record label level. Without a deal, getting distribution of your music was nearly impossible. Even if you did, your music was run through other filters: radio, music video channels, record stores and music magazines. The entire time, you competed with all the other new songs out there, along with older established favourites.
Getting the public’s attention was hard. Getting them to part with their limited disposable income to buy your music was even harder.
But because the initial supply was small and the winnowing process so stringent, rewards awaited the lucky few who came out the other side of the star-making machinery system. We lived in a monoculture, driven largely by radio airplay. In those days, we had a general idea of what everyone else was listening to. Music fans were connected by a common music vocabulary and a need to know that there were others with similar musical tastes. And because the biggest songs were so ubiquitous, we couldn’t help but learn the lyrics to even songs we hated.
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To be a mainstream artist was to be BIG: Michael Jackson-Madonna-AC/DC-Eagles big. You could stop any stranger on the street to name three songs by any of those artists and get three correct answers.
Today, though, we all live in our separate, individual and highly personal musical bubbles, and we like it a lot. It’s so empowering to have our own little special niche that’s tailored for us. Thanks to streaming, there’s no more “mainstream” music fan. We’re all unique, each with an opinion on what music is “good.”
Even with someone as big as Taylor Swift, her songs haven’t achieved the kind of ubiquity we used to see before 2000. If you want to test that, ask a random stranger to name three Tay-Tay songs. Unless you choose a Swiftie, that person will probably struggle. I work in the music industry with all sorts of music 24-7-365 and I have trouble.
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Another example: What was the song of the summer of 2025? What song was in everyone’s heads over June, July and August? For the first time in years, there was no clear winner. This underscores the fact that we’ve moved beyond big artists having big hits for the masses. Today’s hits are far smaller than those of the past because the same number of people can no longer come to a consensus on what we should all be listening to. That shared experience over a song/artist is nowhere near what it used to be.
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Radio, as popular as it still is, is no longer as dominant as it once was when it comes to getting the word out on a song or artist. The music video channels have disappeared. When was the last time you bought a physical music magazine? And how many regular people make regular visits to record stores because there’s that hot new release everyone says they must have? Instead, we have streaming algorithms that automatically and constantly offer an endless parade of songs that they think we, as an individual music fan, might like. There’s no “everyone” anymore. It’s just “me.”
The music industry is struggling to redefine “mass appeal.” And it’s more than just radio airplay, streaming numbers and record sales. In today’s music business, you can have a hit outside the realm of what used to be defined as mainstream. In fact, you’ll be surprised to learn how big an act can be serving just their community.
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Take My Chemical Romance, for example. When they announced their reunion tour, I was surprised that they’d been booked to play stadiums. Stadiums? For an emo band that had broken up for years and whose reunion was sidelined by COVID-19? Yet in one 30-day period this past summer, they averaged 42,797 people per show, a sellout rate of 100 per cent Surprised? I was.
Then there are the Lumineers, the Ho Hey band that became a Family Guy meme. During the same 3o-day period, they performed seven sold-out arena shows, averaging 18,430 tickets per gig, resulting in an average box office gross of nearly US$2 million per show.
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Here are some other recent numbers via Pollstar, the bible of the touring music industry. Are any of these “mainstream” artists in the old sense of the definition?
ENHYPHEN: eight shows at 98 per cent sold, average of 20,329 tickets per gig, average gross of US$2.9 million.
Rüfüs Du Sol: nine shows at 96 per cent sold, average of 18,197 tickets per gig, average gross of US$1.65 million.
Phil Wickman/Brandon Lake: six shows at 100 per cent sold, average of 15,733 tickets per gig, average gross of US$889,512.
Anuel AA: eight shows at 85 per cent sold, average of 13,794 tickets per gig, average gross of US$1.2 million.
Even Creed, one of the most ridiculed bands of the last quarter-century, is selling out shows with an average attendance of 11,000 people. That’s close to a million bucks a night.
To be clear, none of what I’m saying is the screed of an old man pining for the old days. I’m merely pointing out the difference between how the music world used to be and what it’s become.
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While the major labels still haven’t figured out how to deal with this new world, indie labels have more of a chance. Songs and artists bubble up online through streamers and social media and end up finding their audience, person by person. Eventually, there are enough of them to band together into a community for that artist, communities that, while large, are largely invisible to everyone else.
Another paradigm is to create a superfan constituency. If you can convince just 3,000 people to pay you $10 a month for all kinds of exclusive access and special privileges, that’s $360,000 a year. Not bad.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to listen to the new Jehnny Beth album, You Heartbreaker You. It’s excellent. Everyone’s listening to it–or at least should be.
Although MTV’s “content” focus has been reality TV and other adjacent schlock for many years now, those who remember it as the place to go for new music and groundbreaking videos by artists who once invested the time, effort and money into making them have been saddened to learn of the official loss of the “M” in MTV (formerly Music Television, but now, one supposes, just “Television”). That is to say, the music has been booted in an authoritative capacity, with Paramount, MTV’s parent company (and itself presently “A Skydance Corporation”), opting to jettison five of MTV’s “offshoot” channels—the ones that actually play videos—in the UK: MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV and MTV Live. While this doesn’t include the “plain” version of the channel in the US, where MTV was birthed, it still signals a larger indication of just how far the channel has fallen from its proverbial heyday.
When it hit the airwaves for the first time on August 1, 1981 (at 12:01 a.m.), the inaugural video was The Buggles’ “Video Killed the Radio Star.” A pointed statement to make as the world was on the brink of an entirely new kind of “modernism” when it came to pop culture. The music video was beyond radio, TV and film—mixing all of those elements to form an entirely new—and ultimately far more powerful and influential—entity. An entity that would shape the next few generations. Not just their style and taste, but the way in which they “absorbed” media. Because if parents thought attention spans of the youth were “short” then, they could never have imagined what was coming with the likes of TikTok, ultimate mind flayer. But before that total bastardization of what it would mean to “consume content,” MTV laid the groundwork. Seeing a void to be filled for a generation that was clearly hankering for something like this (but didn’t yet know how to put it into words), there were already one hundred and sixteen music videos to be broadcast in the first day of the channel’s airing.
And that was just the beginning. Because two years later, in 1983, a veritable dam had opened, unleashing the music video prowess that seemed innate to both Madonna and Michael Jackson. For both 1958-born pop music icons (still billed, to this day, as the Queen and King of Pop) would have some dominating videos on MTV in ‘83. Of course, it was Jackson’s year for churning out the “blockbuster” videos of the Thriller album: “Billie Jean,” “Beat It” and, the biggest of all, “Thriller.”
Even so, Madonna’s output in ‘83 was not to be discounted, with “Everybody” (filmed in December of ‘82) and “Burning Up” in rotation frequently enough to dispel the average listener’s initial belief that Madonna was a Black artist. A misconception that was probably a compliment to her, but, at the same time, M was aware that being white would better serve her money-making/commercial possibilities. By 1984, Madonna’s self-titled debut, released the year prior, was really starting to gain traction thanks to the next duo of music videos from Madonna released that year: “Lucky Star” and “Borderline.”
However, it was during the final months of 1984 that Madonna would truly become a household name thanks to the part MTV played in promoting the eponymous lead single from her sophomore record, Like A Virgin. Even before the video was out or the song was an official single release, Madonna decided to debut “Like A Virgin” in a big way during the First Annual MTV Video Music Awards. It was on that night of September 14, 1984 that the long-bubbling symbiosis between Madonna and MTV was crystallized. And forever etched into the public consciousness thanks to Madonna descending from the top of a giant, three-tiered wedding cake all dressed in white as she ironically sang about how she was made to feel “shiny and new” and “like a virgin, touched for the very first time” thanks to her new love. And her new love, ultimately, was MTV. Though it wasn’t always a love that cut both ways. Something Madonna addressed in honor of the network’s tenth anniversary in 1991, when she made a special tribute video during which she said the following (while dressed in her Greta Garbo-chic hair, makeup and attire and filmed in black and white), shot in a manner that makes abrupt cuts to her next “non sequitur” (but ultimately all related) train of thought:
“I’m here because I wanted to talk to you about…us. And all that we’ve been through. I wanted to talk about me and you. I remember when we first met. You didn’t know who you were yet. I didn’t know who I was. We grew up together. So ten years, what’s the big deal, huh? I’m not one of those people that wears clothes just because somebody gave it to me for free. Although I do like this diamond. Are diamonds really a ten-year anniversary present? You think you can make me forget everything just by giving me this? You expect me to come running back to you every time you give me a present? When will you understand that I am a person and not a thing? That I deserve to be treated like a person and not a thing! I turn my back—for one minute—and you find somebody else. You’ve been hanging out with tramps with cheap clothes and bad songs to sing. I’ve got a tattoo on my behind too, you think you’re gonna see it? I know why you spend time with her: because she’s not threatening… She doesn’t make you laugh, she doesn’t make you cry… I won’t even go into the men you’ve been hanging around with… You’ve never had more fun with anyone else—and you know it.”
That was and is still the truth when it comes to MTV and its most iconic moments. For even the Britney Spears ones are rooted in “Madonna-ness” (most especially the 2003 VMAs). But, more than that, the speech would touch on a number of apropos and foreshadowing points regarding the direction MTV had taken in its then still germinal period. It was like a harbinger of how the network would continue to mutate as the 90s went on. For, only a year after Madonna’s immortalized “love letter,” the network would premiere its first reality show (for some, arguably, the first “proper” reality show), The Real World, in 1992. Granted, before that, House of Style was one of MTV’s earliest deviations from focusing on music as it decided that taking to “the streets” to give the hoi polloi a snapshot of the latest fashion trends, as well as the lives of supermodels (still an ever-burgeoning concept that OG House of Style host Cindy Crawford helped solidify), was just as important as playing music videos.
Of course, by the time the late 90s rolled around, the original “premise” of MTV was all but gone, with “content” taking over instead (though that isn’t to say some of said programming wasn’t actually brilliant [see: Daria]). Which is why Say What? started airing in 1998—because it was a show designed to do what MTV had originally been “all about”: playing music videos. The fact that the network had to make such a concerted effort to “block out time” (usually no more than an hour) to do what their unofficial mission statement had originally been was, well, not a good sign…to say the least. And then came a slew of other shows in the spirit of Say What?: 12 Angry Viewers, MTV Live, Artist’s Cut, and Total Request. It was the latter, in its Total Request Live format, that would signal the third phase of MTV and its influence on a new generation. To be sure, many tween and teenage millennials would spend their after-school hours watching TRL while “doing homework.” And yes, it was during this era when Britney Spears became the reigning queen of the network, serving as the twenty-first century edition of Madonna with her own indelible visuals, including “…Baby One More Time,” “Oops!…I Did It Again” and “Toxic.”
Reality-type shows centered on the “hottest” musicians of the day also extended into programming like Punk’d and Making the Video (Britney was a staple on both). And even the VMAs continued to offer up a steady stream of “iconic” moments up to a certain year (the Taylor and Kanye incident of 2009 being of particular note)—but probably the last major “moment” was Beyoncé doing her baby bump reveal after singing “Love On Top” at the 2011 VMAs. The lack of “memorable MTV” instances wasn’t necessarily because the network stagnated. No, instead, it just kept getting worse. But, perhaps even more than that, it had lost its core audience. Generations that no longer cared about such things (e.g., music, style, what’s “relevant” in pop culture) as they once did, having grown into the very kind of person Avril Lavigne had warned about in “Sk8r Boi” (“She sits at home/Feeding the baby, she’s all alone”). More damaging still, those generations had joined the likes of Gen Z in getting their music and pop culture fix from other internet and app-centric outlets. Even for all of MTV’s best efforts to pivot itself toward being just as available via the internet, it didn’t have the same clout.
Then came the first truly gut-punching portent of full-tilt doom: the deletion of the entire online archive of MTV News. That meant years and years of music journalism flushed into the proverbial abyss in the wake of layoffs and the shuttering of MTV News altogether. Ever since, the descent into total oblivion for MTV has been all but guaranteed. And sure, maybe it will keep the lights on, so to speak, with some of its “tentpole” offerings (like the VMAs and, in Britain, Geordie Shore), but there’s no denying that MTV will never again be the vibrant, cutting-edge network that molded culture and public taste as it once did. Yet that isn’t entirely its own fault. Indeed, perhaps it’s best to quote Madonna paraphrasing Sunset Boulevard’s Norma Desmond when she said in the abovementioned speech, “I am big. It’s the videos that got small.” And oh, how they have—whittled down to barely thirty seconds of “content” on a petite smartphone (that oxymoron of a word).
I can’t even begin to fathom how difficult it is to be a mother. I’ll say it’s a thankless job that many women absolutely thrive in, and I’ll leave it at that. It should come as no surprise then that the passion and pressure which comes with being a mom makes for great horror content.
We see it time and time again in the genre, these powerful women who – for better or worse – are just trying to be the best mother they can be.
We’ve compiled a batch of these iconic moms. Some are in protection/survival mode, some are motivated by revenge, and some are just pure helicopter parents. But they’ve all got one thing in common… Maternal instinct.
We adore Aespa at THP! Always willing to experiment with new sounds, this iconic girl group has taken the K-pop world by storm. Whether they’re crafting futuristic soundscapes or singing gentle melodies, Aespa have never been afraid to get spooky. Here are five standout tracks that you absolutely need on your Halloween playlist!
‘Salty & Sweet’
This catchy track from their EP My Worldreally is haunting! From the metallic, droning sounds of the production to creepy lyrics about poison apples and potions, this track has a dark undertone. It’s Aespa at their best, still futuristic and experimental, but putting a twist on the girl crush vibe. This track is about them taking control, with potentially deadly consequences! The visualiser for this track really feels apt, but watch out, arachnophobes, this one might get a bit too scary!
‘Supernova’
This hyperpop hit is a standout from their first studio album Armageddon. Seriously, what’s scarier than the end of the world? Aespa depict themselves as supernatural beings on this track, capable of immense power. With the highly danceable chorus and beautiful harmonies, it’s easy to forget that Aespa are quite literally calling for cosmic annihilation. The video for this track is hilariously off-the-wall, featuring aliens, superpowers, and a mesmerising dance break. Only these girls could pull off such a strange concept!
‘Black Mamba‘
A venomous debut, this is an action-packed intro to the iconic girl group! The track focuses on a battle with the elusive enemy, ‘Black Mamba.’ With its strong bass and synth sounds, the track is equally catchy and creepy. An essential addition to any Halloween playlist, ‘Black Mamba’ is all about facing a luring sense of evil! The music video adds to this unsettling vibe, with the threat still looming at the end of the sequence.
‘I’m Unhappy’
Another track from My World, ‘I’m Unhappy,’ fits the Halloween vibe perfectly! With its haunting synths and melancholic lyrics, this song is a stark contrast to the typical upbeat hits of the summer. Instead, this track definitely gives fall vibes, as it’s moodier and slower than the typical Aespa track. The isolating music video is certainly a must-watch, with a creepy hallway scene that sets the scene. Throughout the video, the members are transported into a school setting, reflecting on the harsh expectations placed upon them.
‘Trick or Trick‘
Perhaps their most Halloween-coded song, ‘Trick or Trick,’ is a playful track from their hit album Drama. It’s a clever song about playing games with men and tricking them without offering any treats. With a heavy bass and humming synths, the track is both troubling and addictive. Aespa manages to combine a sense of unease with a sense of playfulness. Unfortunately, they never released a video for this track, but we can imagine it’d be truly terrifying!
✨ What are your favourite Aespa tracks? Which other tracks would you add to your halloween playlist? Be sure to let us know by tweeting us at @thehoneypop or visiting us on Facebook and Instagram!
Life is a weird mix of what we can change and what we just have to ride out.
This gallery is all about that constant balancing act, those decisions, flops, and flips that make up who we are. Some things are up to us, like hitting snooze or starting that new chapter.
Others, not so much, like traffic or your phone dying at 3%. It’s about acceptance, perspective, and finding humor in the chaos of control.
So take a breath, stop stressing about the things you can’t fix, and laugh at the ones you can.
Mondays hit different for everyone. Some of us are rolling into the week with a fresh coffee and good intentions, others are already one email away from losing it. Whether you’re clocking in at the office, grinding on a job site, wrangling kids, serving tables, editing videos, or just trying to make it through another batch of “urgent” Slack messages, the start of the week always brings its own kind of chaos.
That’s where these GIFs come in for a little bit of motivation, a little bit of sarcasm, and a lot of “yeah, same.” From caffeine-fueled starts to slow-motion meltdowns, this collection is here to remind you that we’re all just doing our best to make it to Friday.
Whatever stage you’re starting your work week in – enjoy the little things, help others, smile over frowning, and overall – enjoy yourself. Nobody gets out alive.
