
Updated 21:26 IST, December 23rd 2023
From Barbenheimer to Scandoval: The biggest pop culture stories of 2023
A look at 2023's standout pop culture events, from Joe Jonas & Sophie Turner's split to Hollywood strike shaping the year's entertainment landscape.

1/9: Prince Harry's 'Spare' Memoir: Revealed royal disputes and past struggles, selling 3.2M copies globally in a week, breaking records. / Image: Top pop culture moments I Instagram

2/9: Rihanna's super bowl surprise: Electrifying Super Bowl performance subtly announced her pregnancy, capturing social media's attention. / Image: Top pop culture moments I Instagram

3/9: Ariana DeBose's BAFTAs Rap: Viral rap at BAFTA Film Awards sparked memes but also led to the deactivation of her Twitter account. / Image: Top pop culture moments I Instagram

4/9: 'Scandoval' scandal: "Vanderpump Rules" drama unfolded as Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss' infidelity became the show's central plotline. / Image: Top pop culture moments I Instagram

5/9: Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour': Dominating headlines with a marathon tour, Swift performed from her 10 albums, thrilling fans worldwide. / Image: Top pop culture moments I Instagram

6/9: The Hollywood strikes: Months-long shutdown as Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA sought better wages and AI limitations. / Image: Top pop culture moments I Instagram

7/9: 'Barbenheimer' showdown: Margot Robbie's "Barbie" and Cillian Murphy's "Oppenheimer" battled at the box office, both achieving blockbuster success. / Image: Top pop culture moments I IMdb

8/9: Joe Jonas & Sophie Turner's split: After four years, divorce filings and custody agreements followed their amicable separation announcement. / Image: Top pop culture moments I Instagram

9/9: Celebs facing objects: Various incidents saw objects thrown at Pink, Drake, Harry Styles, Cardi B, causing injuries and concert disruptions. / Image: Top pop culture moments I Instagram
Published 21:26 IST, December 23rd 2023