‘23’s Super Bowl was for the hotties. Not only did The Eagles’ Jalen Hurts play, which at least kept non-football fans’ attention, but Rihanna gave an iconic performance with floating stages, countless hits, and a pregnancy announcement.
Gwyneth Paltrow was found not liable in a lawsuit claiming she slammed into a retired optometrist at Deer Valley Resorts in 2016, which caused his ongoing health issues. Patrow countersued for a symbolic $1, and the eight-day testimony turned into countless memes and courtroom fashion inspo. After the verdict was read, Gwyneth was seen telling the doctor she “wish him well.”
The year of Taylor Swift. From her gigantic Eras tour to endless reporting on her relationships since the breakup with Joe Awyln. We didn’t know how good we had it when they were together. At the top of the summer, she began dated The 1975 lead singer Matt Healy at the start of her Eras tour, but due to his problematic comments, sadly, the two split. For the cuffing season, Taylor began dating Kansas City Chiefs Travis Kelce. This confused Swifties and Black people alike, as Swifties had to learn all about football in just days after they went public, and Black people were shook because Travis had been a wigga the last few years of his career.
Everybody must STFU! Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour came with homework. To attend the extravagant soiree, one must wear their best silver ensemble and be hyper-aware that you’re supposed to remain quiet during her performance of “Energy.”
Prince Harry’s book ‘Spare’ became the fastest-selling non-fiction book of all time (until Britney Spears broke the record), selling 3 million copies in its first week. In his burn book, he exposed Prince William and Kate Middleton were the ones who convinced him to wear the nazi costume, Willie and Haz got into a physical altercation, and when Meghan was in labor, Harry took laughing gas and ate Nando’s Chicken, and there was a frostbite incident on his peen—just so much information we were unfortunately bombarded with for a full month.
The 00s are back! Britney Spears’ book ‘The Woman in Me’ reignited the drama between her and Justin, and it felt like we were all back in high school. In her memoir, it was revealed about how Justin cheated on her multiple times, an abortion, and Justin telling Ginuwine, “Oh yeah, fo shiz, fo shiz! Ginuwiiiiine! What’s up, homie?”
The Jenner girls are in their white boy era. Earlier this year, Kendall Jenner began dating Bad Bunny, but sadly, the relationship didn’t make it to the holidays (however, we’ll always have the Gucci campaign). Fear no more, Kylie Jenner is now dating Bronx’s own Timothee Chalamet. Though it was rumored for months, the two hard launched at the Renaissance tour.
There were some major breakups in the Bravo multiuniverse. The one that shocked the world was Ariana and Tom from Vanderpump Rules. Tom cheated on Ariana with her friend Rachel/Raquel. This incident led to people discovering Vanderpump Rules, and Ariana getting various brand deals to help her cope with the breakup. Meanwhile, Summer House's highly-anticipated wedding between Linsday and Carl was ruined just days after the bridal shower. The breakup will be shown next season.
Al Pacino and Robert De Niro had a geriatric pregnancy pact! De Niro, 79, and Pacino, 83, had newborns with their partners. They won’t even be alive to see their kids graduate from middle school.
In an Uno reverse, the day TJ Holmes and Amy Robach returned on the scene after getting fired from Good Morning America after their affair hit the streets, they dropped the first episode of their podcast and their exes decided it was the best day to announce they’re also dating.
Barbenheimer brought cinema back! The summer was owned by Barbie and Oppenheimer, many not only dressed up to see the films but did a double feature. If you didn’t see these films, did you even truly have a real summer of ‘23?
Ariana DeBose went viral with her peak millennial theater kid jingle at the BAFTAs, where for weeks, we could not stop saying, “Angelabassett did the thing.”
When it was announced that Ariana Grande had split from her husband, Doltan, I just knew drama would erupt shortly after, and of course, it did. Ariana can't help but steal someone’s man. This time, she began dating her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater, who was also married and had a baby. Angelina Jolie walked so Ariana Grande could run. Does this mean Ari is in her Billy Bob era?
Katy Perry continues to steal mansions from old people, so much so that a law titled the Katy Perry Act has been put into place to protect elders.
No one had a bigger year than the drug Ozempic. From Mindy Kaling to Erika Jayne, no one was safe in Hollywood when Ozempic hit the streets. It was like crack in the 80s. Everyone reappeared 50 lbs thinner and said it was just from “working out.”
It’s time to bid 2023 farewell! Can’t wait to see what unfolds in 2024.