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From 'La La Land' mishaps to Beyonce announcements: Pop Culture moments of 2017

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From 'La La Land' mishaps to Beyonce announcements: Pop Culture moments of 2017
From “La La Land” related mistakes to Adele bearing her heart to Beyonce and Taylor Swift swiping her social media clean – here are some of the biggest pop culture moments of 2017.“La La Land” mistakenly announced as “Best Picture” winner It was the mistake heard in living rooms around the nation: when La La Land was mistakenly named "Best Picture" at the Oscars this year. Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway announced the last award of the night as "La La Land." Warren Beatty eventually emerged back on stage and clarified the horrible misstep, much to the La La Land cast's confusion, that "Moonlight" was the true winner. Unfortunately that didn’t leave much time for the actual winners to give an acceptance speech ending the 2018 Academy Awards on an awkward note.“Hidden Fences” Before the infamous mistake, however, another cringe-worthy situation took place: several people referenced, including Jenna Hager Bush, to a nonexistent movie called “Hidden Fences.” Of course, there is a movie called “Fences” and a movie called “Hidden Figures,” but not “Hidden Fences.” When the mistake was made, the internet was quick to notice and did not hold back. The casts of “Fences” and “Hidden Figures" were quick to accept Jenna Hager Bush's apology and pointed out that mistakes happen.Meryl Streep's political speech Meryl Streep took her time onstage at the Golden Globes accepting an honor with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s Cecil. B. Demille Award to criticize the president and the moment definitely made waves on Twitter. Her emotional speech touched many people and irked others, including Donald Trump. He took the words personally and believed they were a dig at his actions over the course of the presidential election. Wonder Woman movement While the story of Wonder Woman isn’t new, this summer’s blockbuster hit sent shock waves through the hearts of many women, and men alike, for its feminist message. Gal Gadot played the iconic role of Diana princess of the Amazons in the rendition that garnered $821.9 million at the box office. Forbes reported that the film became the highest-grossing superhero origin film. Beyonce pregnant with twins A lot of celebrities announced new additions to their families this year but one in particular just about broke the internet. Beyonce announced in February that she was expecting not just one child but twins. “We would like to share our love and happiness. We have been blessed two times over. We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for your well wishes. - The Carters.”The post had more than 11 million likes and the announcement kept the entertainment industry talking for quite a while. Then in July, Beyonce posted another picture of her with the newborn twins, Sir Carter and Rumi, and once again broke the internet. The Instagram post was liked more than 10 million times. Taylor Swift promotes album For months pop star Taylor Swift led a quiet life after having her personal relationships with Calvin Harris and then Tom Hiddleston out in the limelight. Some say it was because of her apparent feud with Kim Kardashian West and Kanye who posted Snapchat videos that seemed to show Taylor approving of a seemingly salacious line referring to her in one of Kanye’s songs. The drama ensued because before Kim posted the Snapchat video, Taylor made a speech as she accepted an award suggesting that hadn’t approved of the line at all. After months of keeping out of the spotlight, however, Swift then started sending what fans believed were cryptic messages. One of those “signs” was more obvious, though. She completely deleted all of her previous social media posts only to replace them with three back-to-back videos of a snake. Not long after it was revealed that Taylor Swift would be releasing a new album and, soon, a single called “Look what you made me do.”Late night hosts get political This year several late-night hosts substituted their routine monologues to take a moment and speak out about current politics. From Jimmy Kimmel to Jimmy Fallon, they took turns taking jabs at the political climate. Adele winning over Beyonce but dedicating it to her anywaysWhen Adele won Album of the Year at the Grammys everyone expected her to be emotional but what fans didn’t expect was the reason why. While the artist was grateful and humbled by the award she told the audience she “couldn’t accept it” because of her admiration for Beyonce and the Lemonade album. Her entire acceptance speech was dedicated to Beyonce, in fact. Watch it below. Tiffany Haddish is first female black comedian to host SNL; Che is the first black head writer This year, Saturday Night Live had a lot to say but it also had a couple of firsts as well: Tiffany Haddish became the first black female comedian to host and Michael Che became the show’s first black head writer. “Silence Breakers” named as Time’s Person of the YearEvery year Time Magazine awards a “Person of the Year” but this year it wasn’t just awarded to one person. The entire #MeToo movement, which was started by Tarana Burke, took over the internet as women started using the hashtag to share stories of sexual harassment and, in some cases, physical abuse.

From “La La Land” related mistakes to Adele bearing her heart to Beyonce and Taylor Swift swiping her social media clean – here are some of the biggest pop culture moments of 2017.

“La La Land” mistakenly announced as “Best Picture” winner

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It was the mistake heard in living rooms around the nation: when La La Land was mistakenly named "Best Picture" at the Oscars this year. Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway announced the last award of the night as "La La Land."

Warren Beatty eventually emerged back on stage and clarified the horrible misstep, much to the La La Land cast's confusion, that "Moonlight" was the true winner. Unfortunately that didn’t leave much time for the actual winners to give an acceptance speech ending the 2018 Academy Awards on an awkward note.

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“Hidden Fences”

Before the infamous mistake, however, another cringe-worthy situation took place: several people referenced, including Jenna Hager Bush, to a nonexistent movie called “Hidden Fences.” Of course, there is a movie called “Fences” and a movie called “Hidden Figures,” but not “Hidden Fences.” When the mistake was made, the internet was quick to notice and did not hold back.

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The casts of “Fences” and “Hidden Figures" were quick to accept Jenna Hager Bush's apology and pointed out that mistakes happen.

Meryl Streep's political speech

Meryl Streep took her time onstage at the Golden Globes accepting an honor with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s Cecil. B. Demille Award to criticize the president and the moment definitely made waves on Twitter.

Her emotional speech touched many people and irked others, including Donald Trump. He took the words personally and believed they were a dig at his actions over the course of the presidential election.

This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

Wonder Woman movement

While the story of Wonder Woman isn’t new, this summer’s blockbuster hit sent shock waves through the hearts of many women, and men alike, for its feminist message. Gal Gadot played the iconic role of Diana princess of the Amazons in the rendition that garnered $821.9 million at the box office.

that the film became the highest-grossing superhero origin film.

Beyonce pregnant with twins

A lot of celebrities announced new additions to their families this year but one in particular just about broke the internet. Beyonce announced in February that she was expecting not just one child but twins.

“We would like to share our love and happiness. We have been blessed two times over. We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for your well wishes. - The Carters.”

The post had more than 11 million likes and the announcement kept the entertainment industry talking for quite a while.

Then in July, Beyonce posted another picture of her with the newborn twins, Sir Carter and Rumi, and once again broke the internet. The Instagram post was liked more than 10 million times.

Taylor Swift promotes album

For months pop star Taylor Swift led a quiet life after having her personal relationships with Calvin Harris and then Tom Hiddleston out in the limelight. Some say it was because of her apparent feud with Kim Kardashian West and Kanye who posted Snapchat videos that seemed to show Taylor approving of a seemingly salacious line referring to her in one of Kanye’s songs. The drama ensued because before Kim posted the Snapchat video, Taylor made a speech as she accepted an award suggesting that hadn’t approved of the line at all.

After months of keeping out of the spotlight, however, Swift then started sending what fans believed were cryptic messages. One of those “signs” was more obvious, though. She completely deleted all of her previous social media posts only to replace them with three back-to-back videos of a snake.

Not long after it was revealed that Taylor Swift would be releasing a new album and, soon, a single called “Look what you made me do.”

Late night hosts get political

This year several late-night hosts substituted their routine monologues to take a moment and speak out about current politics. From Jimmy Kimmel to Jimmy Fallon, they took turns taking jabs at the political climate.

This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

Adele winning over Beyonce but dedicating it to her anyways

When Adele won Album of the Year at the Grammys everyone expected her to be emotional but what fans didn’t expect was the reason why.

While the artist was grateful and humbled by the award she told the audience she “couldn’t accept it” because of her admiration for Beyonce and the Lemonade album.

Her entire acceptance speech was dedicated to Beyonce, in fact. Watch it below.

This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

Tiffany Haddish is first female black comedian to host SNL; Che is the first black head writer

This year, Saturday Night Live had a lot to say but it also had a couple of firsts as well: Tiffany Haddish became the first black female comedian to host and Michael Che became the show’s first black head writer.

This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

“Silence Breakers” named as Time’s Person of the Year

awards a “Person of the Year” but this year it wasn’t just awarded to one person. The entire #MeToo movement, which was started by Tarana Burke, took over the internet as women started using the hashtag to share stories of sexual harassment and, in some cases, physical abuse.

This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.