Wait, 2024 Gave Us *This* Much Drama?

Meet Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo who basically took over TikTok in September 2024. Born in a Thai zoo and named by thousands of fans, her name means "bouncy pork," which is as adorable as it sounds.

She’s got moves: splashing, shrieking at zookeepers, and trying to nibble visitors. So much love poured in that the zoo had to put a timer on visits and start a 24/7 livestream just to keep up.

Bonus? She also reminded us that pygmy hippos are super rare, so she’s a real-life endangered superstar!

After years of almost-but-not-quite, director Christopher Nolan finally snagged the Best Director Oscar in 2024 for Oppenheimer. This film cleaned up with 7 wins out of 13 nods.

And it wasn’t just Nolan’s night – Robert Downey Jr. snagged his first Oscar, and Cillian Murphy took home Best Actor. Basically, the Oscars were handing out awards like candy!

The 2024 Paris Olympics was a rollercoaster of laughs and jaw-dropping moments. Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec’s chill, low-tech vibe went viral as athletes copied his old-school style.

Then, there was French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati's epic fail - he accidentally hit himself with the bar and missed the finals. Ouch! Meanwhile, Armand Duplantis was busy breaking his ninth world record and celebrating like a champ by running into his girlfriend’s arms.

South African singer Tyla made a splash at her first Met Gala in a jaw-dropping dress made entirely of sculpted sand. Yup, sand!

The dress was so fragile she had to be carried up the stairs while giggling nervously. That goofy, adorable moment ended up being one of the night’s biggest hits.

Forget cats, 2024’s Oscars were ruled by Messi the border collie. This slick pooch starred in a movie and rocked a bow tie on the red carpet like a pro.

He even stole the show in Jimmy Kimmel's monologue and went viral clapping during Robert Downey Jr.’s speech. Now that’s puppy power!

P. Diddy turned 2024 into the ultimate soap opera with crazy lawsuits and scandal after scandal. The guy was hit with accusations ranging from abuse to serious federal charges.

By 2025, he got off some charges but also got sentenced for others. Hollywood drama? Oh, it was *drama* alright.

Kendrick Lamar crashing Metro Boomin and Future’s album was the surprise nobody saw coming, kicking off a rap beef for the ages with Drake. It got so wild, even J. Cole briefly jumped in.

Six diss tracks flew fast and furious over weeks. Kendrick walked away with five Grammys and the Super Bowl halftime show. Mic drop.

Imagine thinking you’re headed to Willy Wonka’s magical chocolate dream...then ending up in a sad warehouse with plastic props and a tiny lemonade serving.

Yup, the 2024 Glasgow event promised candy land but gave candy meh. Kids were scared, parents angry, and police had to step in. Lesson: don't trust AI marketing hype!

Madame Web was such a dud it only scored 10% on critics - ouch! Dakota Johnson, surprisingly, had a hunch it’d tank.

She called it: “Art made by committees usually sucks.” Looks like she was right.

Killer Mike snagged three Grammys, then got handcuffed minutes later. Talk about a plot twist!

Turns out a fight led to a misdemeanor battery charge, but he dodged jail by doing community service. Drama on and off stage!

A decades-old pic of Saddam hiding underground suddenly blew up on TikTok for no real reason, sparking meme madness.

People started seeing his 'silhouette' everywhere - from shadows to beef jerky. The internet really loves a weird viral moment!

A contest for Timothée Chalamet lookalikes in NYC got totally out of hand when Timothée *himself* showed up!

The organizer got fined, a few folks got arrested, and suddenly lookalike contests were everywhere. Wild times.

At the 2024 Oscars, John Cena walked on stage wearing... basically nothing but a big envelope.

It was a cheeky tribute to a 1974 streaker and gave everyone a giggle. Cena later admitted he was super embarrassed - but hey, it was worth it!

Beyond the magic of Wicked the movie, the press tour grabbed headlines with unexpected tears, hand-holding, and fan drama.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s touching support for each other was a total vibe and stole the spotlight.

MrBeast broke YouTube records and did big charity moves, but old clips of him joking about awful stuff resurfaced - and that made people do a double take.

His team said he was just an edgy gamer back then and now wants to be better. We all grow, right?

A chill dog drawing went viral big time in 2024. Brands like Adidas and even the NFL jumped in, making Chill Guy a lowkey legend.

Just when it was everywhere, the artist copyrighted the meme and threatened to sue. Talk about chill turning serious!

Chapelle Roan’s single “Good Luck, Babe” blew up in 2024, smashing charts and breaking attendance records at Lollapalooza.

She’s also one of only thirteen artists ever nominated in all four Grammy big leagues in one night - and won Best New Artist. Talk about glow-up!

A mom asked, “Who wants to go to the Four Seasons in Orlando?” and the kid’s screaming “Meee!” exploded the internet.

Baby Kate’s joyful shout became a TikTok sensation with nearly 90 million views. Even Four Seasons joined the meme parade!

Sabrina Carpenter scored two Grammys in 2024 but also sparked some major social media drama with her ‘Juno’ performance featuring, erm, adult dance moves.

The fans were split between “too much” and “she’s an adult!” but the TikToks sure went viral!

JK Rowling’s controversial tweets about gender got the Harry Potter cast up in arms. Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson cut ties, and the internet has been buzzing about it ever since.

When asked if she wanted apologies, Rowling basically said ‘nah, save it for others.’ Heated stuff!

In June 2024, Justin Timberlake got pulled over and refused a breathalyzer. He claimed he had one martini (sure, JT).

He later pled guilty to a lesser charge and joked about the whole thing on stage. Not exactly the spotlight he wanted!

Beyoncé shocked everyone by dropping a country album called Cowboy Carter and becoming the first Black woman to top country charts.

Her tour smashed records, making country fans rethink their playlist. Queen Bey doesn’t do small moves!

Jools LeBron went from cashier to TikTok queen with her irresistibly charming ‘very demure and very mindful’ video.

The phrase took off, spawning a sea of imitators and turning her into a social media star. Proof that charm wins the internet!

Bianca Censori, Ye’s wife, rocked some of 2024’s most eye-popping outfits - think see-through raincoats and barely-there dresses.

Her bold style kept everyone talking and wondering, “How does she do this?”

After a long ‘will they, won’t they,’ JLo and Ben Affleck tied the knot in 2022 - but by 2024, things fell apart.

She released an album about the breakup, canceled her tour, and filed for divorce. Heartbreak headlines everywhere!

Real-life romance alert! Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater fell in love while filming Wicked, turning their on-screen chemistry real.

They kept it hush-hush at first, then went public amidst some messy ex drama. Love is complicated, folks!

Remember that adorable kid yelling “Meee!” for the Four Seasons? Yeah, basically a meme queen now.

Baby Kate’s shout took over TikTok, garnering millions of views and inspiring endless remixes. Cuteness wins all!

Off-screen drama alert: Blake Lively sued her costar and a producer over creepy on-set antics during It Ends With Us.

Justin Baldoni pushed back with his own lawsuits. Hollywood legal battles? Always juicy.

Hailey Welch’s street interview caught fire online when she said the hilarious phrase “Hawk Tuah.”

She turned it into a meme coin, $HAWK, which crashed spectacularly. Internet fame is wild and unpredictable!