2025 is expected to bring some exciting changes and surprises in pop culture.
From music and TV shows to celebrity news, here are 25 predictions that could shape the year.
Taylor Swift’s New Chapter: After finishing her Eras Tour, Taylor Swift will reportedly move on from Travis Kelce and start dating BYU quarterback Jeff Retzlaff.
Drake’s Legal Drama: Drake will face more lawsuits, including one over his feud with Kendrick Lamar. He may even sue a gas station pastry line and a Chicago hotel with his name.
The Costco Guys’ Jewish Counterparts: The viral duo, the Costco Guys, will be joined by Moti and Ganze Mitzvah, a father-son duo from New York’s Upper West Side, ranking kosher foods on TikTok.
Timothée Chalamet Wins Oscar: Timothée Chalamet will win an Oscar for his role as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown. His speech will reference a Spark Notes summary of Ethan Fromme.
The Bear Goes Kosher: In season four of The Bear, Carmy and his team fight for kosher certification with the help of an Orthodox investor.
Moo Deng’s Hidden Identity: Moo Deng, the internet-famous pygmy hippo, will go into hiding after biblical scholars claim she’s the red heifer needed for a religious sacrifice.
Captain America’s New Release: Captain America: Brave New World will finally debut after much speculation about Shira Haas’ character.
Wicked’s New Klezmer Song: Wicked: For Good will feature a klezmer song for Jeff Goldblum’s character, sparking debates about the Wizard’s Jewish roots.
Charles Kushner’s Cold Reception in France: Charles Kushner, newly appointed ambassador to France, will face criticism from French intellectuals.
Chappell Roan Joins Women of the Wall: Singer Chappell Roan will convert to Judaism and join the Women of the Wall movement.
Larry David vs. Elmo: A viral ad campaign will promote a fight between Larry David and Elmo, which will be streamed live on Netflix.
Zuckerberg’s Metaverse Bunker: Mark Zuckerberg’s underground bunker will be revealed as the home of the entire metaverse.
Michael Rapaport as James Bond: Actor Michael Rapaport will be cast as the new James Bond, shocking fans.
Met Gala Theme: The 2025 Met Gala will honor actor Richard Kind, with Kim Kardashian recreating his character from A Serious Man.
Drake Returns to School: After his legal battles, Drake will leave music and pursue a law degree at the University of Toronto.
Bluey’s New Role: The character Bluey from the kids’ show will become a shabbos goy in an episode featuring a family of Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
Billy Joel’s New Song: Billy Joel will release a song called “Noshin’ Out,” about a deli worker in East Islip.
Ultimate Frisbee Sequel: Challengers will get a spiritual sequel set in the world of ultimate frisbee, starring Alana Haim and Nat Wolff.
Ozempic Mix-up: A factory mix-up will result in shipments of Ozempic being replaced with Soy Vay Veri Veri Teriyaki sauce.
Drake and the Forward: Drake, now a law graduate, will discover the Forward’s predictions about him and won’t be pleased.
Nobody Wants This Season Two: The second season of Nobody Wants This will start with a surprising funeral, leading to a romance between Joanne and an imam.
RFK Jr. and the Leviathan: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will claim to have seized the body of a biblical Leviathan.
Chabad Lookalike Contest: Chabad will host a lookalike contest to find someone who resembles Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson.
Barbra Streisand’s New Album: Barbra Streisand will release her first new album in years, produced by Jack Antonoff, with a focus on Donald Trump’s second term.
Golden Bachelorette: The new Golden Bachelorette will be Mindy Azoulay, a veteran JCC administrator, and the winner will be Arnold Scheinbaum.
These 25 predictions are just a glimpse into what could be a wild year in pop culture. Stay tuned to see if any of these come true!
