Taylor Swift's engagement, Cracker Barrel rebrand and more: Top viral moments of 2025

Taylor Swift's engagement, Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau romance cap a wild year for celebrity love

Whirlwind engagements and celebrity pairings no one saw coming defined romance in Hollywood in 2025.From pop stars dating politicians to A-list actors locking down forever, Hollywood delivered one of its wildest relationship years in recent memory.Here’s a look at the couples — and almost-couples — that made 2025 one of the most buzzworthy years for celebrity romance.TAYLOR SWIFT SHARES INSIDE LOOK AT TRAVIS KELCE’S ROMANTIC PROPOSAL, TALKS WEDD…

The Best New Couple, the Worst Threesome, and the Buzziest Pop Culture Moments of 2025

From Taylor Swift's engagement to Kendrick Lamar's jeans, we’re rounding up the best pop culture moments, viral trends, and more of 2025.

Taylor Swift's engagement, Cracker Barrel rebrand and more: Top viral moments of 2025

It's impossible to know how we'll remember the year 2025, but by looking back at some of the most widely seen, discussed, and at times picked-apart moments of the year, we might gain some insight. Marc Malkin, senior culture and events editor for Variety, joins to break down those lasting viral moments.

Top Stories of 2025: What AT&T CEO’s memo did right

The memo was pointed and crystal clear. This story was originally published on Aug. 14, 2025. We’re republishing it as part of our countdown of top stories of the year.  Emily Schlorf is a freelance writer and communicator. Loyalty is dead, “market-based culture” is in, and if you don’t like it, you can leave. These sentiments were present in AT&T CEO John Stankey’s post-engagement-survey email sent to managers and leaked to Business Insider ear…

Top Stories of 2025: Cracker Barrel’s new logo is a case study in what not to do

A logo is more than just a logo. This story was originally published on Aug. 25, 2025. We’re republishing it as part of our countdown of top stories of the year. David E. Johnson is the CEO of Strategic Vision PR Group. When Cracker Barrel unveiled its new logo, the reaction was immediate — and brutal. What the company framed as a “refresh” wasn’t a refresh at all; it was a replacement. By stripping out its iconic imagery of the old man sitting …

2025 Viral Moments: Swift, Cracker Barrel & More!

Decoding 2025: Reflecting on the Year’s Defining Viral Moments February 29, 2024 As the calendar turns, the question inevitably arises: how will…