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From Britney to Bennifer - pop culture moments of 2021 - RTE

The year 2021 was a defining period for the global entertainment landscape, marked by a massive digital reemergence, viral internet sensations, and a collective craving for pop-culture escapism. Moving out of the heavy lockdowns of the previous year, audiences witnessed the intersection of streaming-era convenience and the return of theatrical experiences.

2021 was heavily fueled by nostalgia marketing and deep dives into the lives of pop-culture legends.