Nicola doesn’t share the usual selfie or pet pic like most celebs on Instagram — most of her feed is full of photos with her Bridgerton co-stars. Nicola has starred in several British productions including Derry Girls and Doctor Who, while her style choices have made her a confident fashion girlie among the ton Gen-Z. But what makes her popular is more than just her character’s (extremely hot) relationship with Colin Bridgerton.
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Pop Tales is bringing you a one-stop guide to the most popular celebrities of 2025 and their stories and achievements that made them trend far and wide (in no particular order). So, whether you find yourself out of touch with the celebrity world, or are intrigued by which stars have been hyped up this year, we’re here to break it down for you. Twitter (or X) exploded as stars feuded, while failed celebrity relationships sent news stories spiraling around the world. Discover our public data, featuring a diverse range of survey results, articles, trackers and popularity rankings. While many know Diddy for his iconic hip-hop and R&B hits, and huge influence on the music industry, it seems we’re only witnessing the start of his crumbling empire. She was famously engaged to Brad Pitt, and later had more failed relationships with actors like Vince Vaughn and Justin Theroux.
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What’s so interesting about Dua’s private life? With disco beats that drill into your brain (in a good way) and draw you onto the dancefloor, Dua Lipa has reached mega stardom worldwide. In 2020, she was shot in the foot by singer Tory Lanez and in the widely publicized court case in 2022, Lanez was found guilty.
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“Every morning I wake up, and I am sad,” the French starlet admitted.
- This rising star hit the spotlight when he auditioned for American Idol in 2021, then notoriously quit to pursue his own dream as a singer.
- One of the most current popstars of our generation, Shawn Mendes is constantly streaming on every playlist.
- There’s always one Kardashian-Jenner lady trending online.
- Charli xcx became the first South Asian woman of British Indian origin to be featured on the 2024 Gold House’s most impactful Asian A100 list.
This famous celeb began his acting career as the lead in Billy Elliot the Musical in the West End; and was the youngest star to win the BAFTA Rising Star award. While many criticize Kylie’s high net worth, it’s hard not to see why she’s achieved a rich status. Nicki has over 100 entries on Billboard’s Hot 100, and although she has 12 Grammy Award nominations, she’s not won a single one (can we start a riot?). For over a decade, the ‘Queen of Rap’ steals headlines for beefing with other celebs, dating fellow rappers, and of course, building a successful career through her music and dope song lyrics.
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As for her private life, Megan publicly dated fellow rapper Pardison Fontaine and has admitted to being bisexual. Megan Thee Stallion is one of the most famous female rappers of 2025. She’s got fierce bars, nice charisma, and a “hot girl” presence that keeps everyone listening. Pedro Pascal is great friends with fellow actors Oscar Isaac, Sarah Paulson, and Bella Ramsey. Also known as the internet’s “zaddy,” who’s unafraid to be goofy, and support the LGBTQ+ community, not a day goes by without seeing Pedro Pascal trending.
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She’s infamous for dating various well-known celebrities, writing songs about them, and feuding with other stars. Together with this, we used our deep knowledge of pop culture and obsession with celebrities to sum up who these stars are and why they deserve a place on this list. One of the most current popstars of our generation, Shawn Mendes is constantly streaming on every playlist. Whether it’s his inspiring quotes, rumored hook-ups, or rap feuds, no matter what Drake does, he remains a beloved and popular celebrity. While his music is what makes him famous, this celebrity’s love life also generates a buzz. Call him the Latino Drake; this Puerto Rican star is one of the most-talked about rappers and popular celebrities in 2025.
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As one of the most trending stars of 2025, Zendaya has gained worldwide adoration for her triumphs in music, movies and fashion. From releasing pop hits to making headlines for her troubles, Britney will always be a popular and trending celebrity. While many recognize this young actor as Nate Jacobs from Euphoria, it’s his role in Saltburn which has made him a popular celebrity among Gen Z this year.
Miley Cyrus is a child actress-turned-pop-rock superstar. Her fanbase loyalty (hey, Swifties!) and songwriting skills made her the most-streamed woman on Spotify, with 13 number one albums, and in 2024, she became the world’s richest female musician. With over 200 million records sold globally and more than 300 awards under her belt, Taylor is a music legend, masterminding global success. The second best-selling female singer, who’s bagged multiple awards (nine Grammys!), is a true boss girl. The star opened up about life with advanced macular degeneration. Looking for the latest celebrity news, photos, videos and interviews?
Barry’s love life has also gained public interest after being in a relationship with pop star Sabrina Carpenter. Before marrying one of the biggest popstars in the world, Hailey made her mark in the modeling world, photographing for brands such as Vogue, Guess, and Ralph Lauren. One of the most trending celebrities on the planet right now is this back-flipping musician.
She may be wild and wacky, but the popular entertainer is still a savvy businesswoman — Gaga has her own merch, a perfume line, and a cosmetics line, Haus Labs. Katy was a judge on American Idol, has been crowned Billboard’s Woman of the Year twice before, and has two clips listed as the most-viewed music videos of all time. The unapologetically quirky star is one of the richest self-made women and the second artist, after Michael Jackson (!!), to have five US number one hits from one album (with Teenage Dream). At the mere age of 23 years-old, the young starlet has achieved more than most historic singers can even brag about. Adele went to the same college as fellow British stars, Leona Lewis and Jessie J. Officially one of the world’s best-selling music artists, Adele has won numerous awards including a whopping 16 Grammy Awards and an Oscar for her James Bond soundtrack, Skyfall.
- Hundreds of viral TikToks and hit singles later, Benson Boone is now on his way to dominating the music space.
- There would be no Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift or Katy Perry if it wasn’t for this 90’s superstar.
- This trending celeb is actually from South Africa and has toured with Chris Brown.
- He’s been Spotify’s most streamed artist of the year three times and his album Un Verano Sin Ti is the most streamed album ever.
- The alluring British singer is famous for her multiple chart-topping dance-pop songs including New Rules and Electricity.
Not to mention she’s a Hollywood underdog! With 13 Grammys under her belt and being named the highest grossing female artist of the year (2022), it’s hard to ignore Gaga’s talent. She isn’t shy of giving us the odd crazy Gaga moment, like when she covered herself in blood or threw shade at pop icon, Madonna. The singer was actually born ‘Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson’. However, Katy’s scandals also get the people talking including the release of her controversial music video, Woman’s World.
Dua has even earned several prestigious titles and awards — her first album was one of the most-streamed albums on Spotify, and she has three Grammy Awards under her belt. The Weeknd has famously dated Celebrities Who Drink Selena Gomez and Bella Hadid, and in 2021, time literally stood still when we learned that he was potentially dating Angelina Jolie, although nothing was made official. Bad Bunny’s dating life is also constantly in the spotlight after recently dating Kendall Jenner. Saluted for globalizing Spanish-language music, Bad Bunny is one of the most listened-to artists in the world.
It’s an undisputed fact that Beyoncé is a goddamn superstar. Rihanna is a billionaire and the wealthiest female musician in the world. Actors from the newest movies and shows dominated our social feeds (Wicked, anyone?), and pop artists came through with more hit songs to turn them into household names (Espresso this, Houdini that…). The media mogul opened up about his bond with the late singer. “Her teeth are actually aligned perfectly right now,” one “RHONJ” star told The Post about her daughter. The Hollywood legend is still living her best life.
The young starlet has risen to fame with her single Water, a top 10 hit in multiple countries around the world. Nicola Coughlan is actually Irish in real life. Just as sweet, darling and adorable as Penelope Featherington, this actress has been trending on everyone’s feed ever since Season 3 of Bridgerton hit Netflix in May. Nicola Coughlan is the leading star of hit Netflix show Bridgerton.
He’s a literal cultural icon for starring as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders, and last year, he became the actor of all actors for starring in Oppenheimer. From looking unimpressed at red carpet events to becoming a viral meme for his bored-looking face, Cillian Murphy is most certainly one of the most trending stars on the internet. As revealed in our list of Selena Gomez facts, the singer starred in Barney and Friends with Demi Lovato. She famously embraces this timeless style and vintage vibe, but her ability to make “sad pop” sound good is another reason why she’s so loved. Although Jeremy starred in the comedy-drama series Shameless, prior to The Bear, it was for the latter, in which he became popular and won two Golden Globes for in 2024.
Kim once released an embarrassingly bad song and also starred in a cringe movie-role. And as of late, she’s even proving to have more brains than beauty by becoming a qualified lawyer. She’s rocked pop culture by being involved in a notorious sex scandal, marrying Kanye West (and then divorcing him), and enduring a horrific robbery. In fact, the celebrity world probably wouldn’t even function or exist without a controversial Kardashian story circulating online. Is there ever a time when Kim Kardashian isn’t trending or breaking the internet?
His channel is in the top 10 most popular Australian YouTube accounts. Troye Sivan gained popularity by singing on YouTube. Jacob Elordi rose to stardom by starring in The Kissing Booth trilogy and HBO series Euphoria. Whether you’ve binged The Bear or not, you will still recognize Jeremy Allen White, one of the most trending celebrities in 2025. Chris Brown has had some great ups and really bad downs throughout his career, but that hasn’t stopped him from pursuing his passion — he’s still releasing music years later. It may be 20 years since he hip-hopped onto the music scene with Run It, but this superstar is still going strong.