This week in pop culture felt like the algorithm came alive and decided to serve us curated chaos — from Kendrick Lamar in a Chanel eyewear to the Academy finally waking up and realizing, yes, watching the actual movies does matter. We’ve rounded up the week’s buzziest moments.
Kendrick Lamar Is Now a Chanel Ambassador
Kendrick Lamar is officially a Chanel man. The Pulitzer Prize-winning, Drake-dragging, bootcut-jean-resurrecting rapper has been announced as the brand’s newest ambassador, joining Lupita Nyong’o, Margaret Qualley and Nana Komatsu in a new eyewear campaign. But this isn’t a random celebrity-brand handshake — it’s the logical next step in Kendrick’s slow-burn Chanel takeover. He wore custom Chanel in 2023, produced the house’s Spring/Summer 2024 set design, dropped a short film with pgLang starring Naomi Campbell, and served head-to-toe tweed realness at Couture Week like it was nothing. Chanel doesn’t do menswear? That’s not stopping Kendrick, who’s proving that if you can’t buy it off the rack, you style it like a sermon. And in an ironic twist of poetic symmetry, just months after Drake released “Crying in Chanel,” Kendrick bagged the Chanel co-sign.
The Academy Is Now Requiring Oscar Voters to Actually Watch the Movies
Yes, it took 96 years, but the Academy has finally introduced a rule that voters must confirm they’ve actually seen all the nominees in a category before casting a vote. Starting next year, voters will need to log their screenings or confirm viewings before they can access their ballots — no more voting for Best Actress based on the trailer you saw before Top Gun: Maverick. In a landscape where a film like Past Lives can be quietly brilliant and still get overshadowed by a blockbuster with more memes than dialogue, this shift could finally give underdog cinema a fighting chance. Oscar season might still be messy, but at least it won’t be uninformed. No more ‘I didn’t finish Dune’ excuses.” About time.
Scientists Discover a New Colour ‘Olo’
The world just got a little more chromatic. A team of scientists at UC Berkeley have discovered olo, a hyper-saturated blue-green hue that — plot twist — can’t be seen with the naked eye unless lasers are directly zapping your retinal cone cells. It’s like if peacock feathers had an Instagram filter turned up to 3000, and even then, olo makes regular teal look washed. It’s not printable, wearable, or Pantone-matchable (yet). But the idea of a colour that exists beyond our visible spectrum feels deeply sci-f. Exclusive, in the most literal way.
Lewis Hamilton’s Dior Capsule Is a Love Letter to Afrofuturism
Lewis Hamilton is back in fashion pole position with his new Dior capsule, out July 3. Inspired by travels through the African continent — Senegal, Madagascar, Benin and more — the collection leans into Afrofuturism with a reverence for cultural storytelling through sci-fi, philosophy and craftsmanship. There’s leopard-print tweed, roomy tailoring, workwear boots, and of course, a Dior bucket hat moment. Hamilton calls it a reflection of identity and versatility, and Dior says it’s about “performance and innovation.” We say: this is what fashion looks like when you let athletes be auteurs. Call it Wakanda meets Avenue Montaigne.
Carolina Herrera Is Taking Over Madrid
Wes Gordon’s Carolina Herrera will stage its Spring 2026 show in Madrid this September, marking the house’s first runway outing outside New York. Following buzzy resort shows in Rio and Mexico City, this Spanish chapter feels personal — a nod to the brand’s Latin roots and its celebration of women in the arts. Expect culture, couture and maybe a few tapas-fuelled beauty looks.
Wednesday Season 2 Gets a Release Date
The queen of deadpan is back. Netflix just dropped the teaser for Wednesday Season 2, and yes, it’s every bit as dark, witty and goth as we’d hoped. Set to return in two parts this year — with premieres on August 6 and September 3 — the new season sees Jenna Ortega navigating new monsters, old rivals and cryptic family drama at Nevermore Academy. Ortega, now a producer on the series, told The Cut, “I feel a bit more empowered to speak my mind,” adding that she even rewrote some of her lines alongside Tim Burton. Oh, and the biggest twist? Lady Gaga is joining the cast. Mother Monster at Nevermore? We’re seated.
Selena Gomez Finally Gets Her Prom (Thanks to Benny Blanco)
Move over senior prom clichés — Selena Gomez just had the most adorable mall prom with fiancé Benny Blanco. In a heartfelt Instagram reel, Blanco revealed that Gomez had never been to prom, so he made it happen, cheesy backdrop and all. Dressed in a fuchsia high-low dress and heels, Selena posed with Blanco in classic prom style, right down to the stretch limo and awkward photo props. It’s giving early 2000s JCPenney energy, and we love to see it.
Taylor Swift Soundtracks The Summer I Turned Pretty Finale
It’s not summer without a love triangle and a few Taylor Swift ballads. Amazon’s The Summer I Turned Pretty returns for its third and final season, and the teaser — featuring Lover’s “Daylight” and Red (Taylor’s Version) — sets the tone for Belly’s latest emotional rollercoaster. With her heart split (again) between Conrad and Jeremiah, season three picks up as she finishes junior year and heads into one last chaotic summer. Tears, tanning and Taylor? It’s the holy trinity of teen drama.
Lauren Graham Cast in Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him
TV’s most iconic mother is back. Lauren Graham, known for playing Lorelai Gilmore, is stepping into another complicated maternal role — Grace Landry — in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him. Starring alongside Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, and Rudy Pankow, Graham plays the grandmother fighting for custody of her late son’s child. Set to release in February 2026, this one’s already got Hoover fans counting the days.
David Beckham Co-Designs BOSS Collection
David Beckham has officially entered his designer era. BOSS just unveiled its Spring/Summer 2025 collection co-created with the football icon, and it’s full of Beckham-approved staples: think tailored trousers, suede bombers, and polos in earthy neutrals. The accessories line? Classic Beckham — baker boy hats and Chelsea boots in muted tones.
Khloé Kardashian Launches Popcorn Line
Forget empty-calorie snacking — Khloé Kardashian’s new venture Khloud is here to give your midday munchies a protein boost. Launching April 29, the popcorn line includes flavors like White Cheddar, Olive Oil & Sea Salt, and Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn, each boasting 7g of protein. “I don’t have time for snacks that aren’t functional,” Kardashian said.