Pop Culture News: This Month’s Highlights

By: Mia Trajkovska, Melani Manasieva, Matea Gligorova and Monika Jakimova

Introduction

This month in pop culture, there have been several exciting moments that grabbed attention such as music, social media, and entertainment. In this article we showcase two major pop culture events that have students talking. Each event shows how fast trends can spread and how pop-culture can reach global pop audiences. 

The Viral “67” Trend Explained

One of the most prominent pop culture events is the,”6-7” meme. It happened when the rapper Skrilla dropped a song called, “Doot Doot" which had the lyrics, “6-7, i just bipped right on the highway". After the song dropped, a Tik Tok creator made an edit of a famous basketball player, LaMelo Ball, who happens to be 6 feet and 7 inches in height. This is when the meme started getting recognition. Afterwards, a young student named Mason, also known as the "6-7 kid", yelled 6-7 with a lot of energy and also did the hand motion (where you move your hands up and down with your palms facing the sky) at a basketball game. Mason is most recognizable by his haircut shaped like a scoop of ice cream. Shortly after, the meme became super viral. It's been over a year since it started, and somehow it's still popular. Across schools worldwide, students are shouting “6–7” down hallways, erupting in laughter whenever it’s mentioned in class, and continuing to obsess over it—driven largely by its sheer randomness and complete lack of meaning, a phenomenon often labeled as “brain rot.”. The question remains what really is “6-7” and when will its world domination come to an end? 

1. The 2026 Grammy Awards Made History

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards happened in Los Angeles on February 1st, and it was a major moment in music this year — both in terms of surprise winners and what it signaled for global music trends. 

Historic Wins: Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny won Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, marking it the first time a Spanish-language album took the top Grammy prize. 

Breakout Artist: British singer Olivia Dean snagged Best New Artist, spotlighting her rising influence after a big year. 

Memorable Performances: Lady Gaga delivered a high-energy show with Abracadabra, and her album Mayhem scored big wins too. 

The Grammys represent how music can have global impact, proving that artists from all over the world can succeed regardless of language or location.

Fun Facts About the Grammys:

• The first Grammy Awards were held in 1959 with only 28 categories.

• Today there are over 90 categories.

• The Grammy trophy is shaped like a gramophone, an old record player.

• Winners are chosen by music professionals, not by fans or streaming numbers.

• Beyoncé is the most awarded artist in Grammy history.

• Michael Jackson once won 8 Grammys in one night, a record for decades.

• Songs from movies, shows, and even video games can win Grammys.

• Artists do not have to sing in English — which is why international music is now winning.

Extra Pop Culture Highlights

• Sabrina Carpenter appeared in a special Muppet Show anniversary episode, blending classic TV with modern pop.

• The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony will feature global music stars, showing how sports and pop culture now mix together.

• Music festivals and award shows are now highlighting new voices and creators from all backgrounds.