Let’s take a trip down memory lane!
As 2022 comes to an end, let’s take a look at some of the biggest celebrity and event news for this year.
Kim Kardashian wears Marilyn Monroe’s dress
Kim Kardashian sparked serious controversy when she wore a dress that once belonged to Marilyn Monroe to the 2022 Met Gala. She also spoke openly about the extreme dieting she did in order to be able to fit into the glittery gown.
Will Smith’s Oscars slap
The slap that stole the Academy Awards! When Chris Rock made a joke aimed at Will’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith stormed onstage and slapped Chris Rock! It was all we could talk about for weeks!
Ukraine wins Eurovision 2022
Ukraine won the 66th Eurovision song contest, which was held in Italy. But for the first time ever Eurovision 2023 will not take place in the winning country but instead will take place in Liverpool, England. Ukraine is unable to host the contest due to the Russian invasion of the country. Since the UK’s Sam Ryder was a runner-up, the competition will be held there.
Rihanna becomes a mom
On May 13, Rihanna officially became a mom for the first time. She and her partner A$AP Rocky welcomed a baby boy into the world.
Travis Barker & Kourtney Kardashian get hitched
In May, Travis Barker & Kourtney Kardashian tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Portofino, Italy. Of course, this was after their practice Las Vegas wedding and also their courthouse wedding back at home.
‘Stranger Things’ returns
Over the summer, Stranger Things finally returned to Netflix for season four after a three-year wait! The series immediately broke streaming records when fans tuned in for the new episodes, which were released in two parts.
Johnny Depp & Amber Heard’s Trial
It is being called the trial of the decade. After six weeks in a Virginia courthouse, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard finally received the verdict while the whole world watched.
Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez get married
It’s still kind of hard to believe! Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck tied the knot in Las Vegas with just their children present. The couple went on to get married in a much larger ceremony at Ben’s home in rural Georgia in August.
Queen Elizabeth II Dies
On September 8, Queen Elizabeth II died at 96 years old after more than 70 years on the throne. Though we knew that this moment was coming, the world still mourned the loss of such an influential woman.
Elon Musk buys Twitter
When Elon Musk announced in April that he planned to pay $44 billion for Twitter, many were sceptical that the deal would ever be completed. But once that officially happened in October, it was nothing but chaos. You can read more about it here!
Netflix breaks its own record
In December Wednesday dethroned the hit series Stranger Things. It was the biggest week for any English language streamer on Netflix, clocking in over 341.2 million hours streamed worldwide.
Argentina wins World Cup 2022
It was the first World Cup held during winter. Unlike previous FIFA World Cups, which are typically played in June and July. This was because of Qatar’s intense summer heat and often fairly high humidity, the 2022 World Cup was played in November and December. Argentina took home the cup after a tense game with France. The final score was Argentina 3, France 3 (Argentina won 4-2 on penalties)
Which moment shocked you the most?
