32 Things That Happened One Year Ago That Will Seriously Warp Your Brain
Looking back, it truly was another world/universe, so let's look at what life looked like way back when...
Just one year ago, the summer of 2024 kicked off with the Four Seasons Orlando Baby.
Moo Deng was born.
She fell off hard, no offense.
And everyone was trying to do that JoJo Siwa "Karma" dance.
Just one year ago, Biden announced he was dropping out.
Kamala announced she was stepping in.
And Charli XCX had this super viral "kamala IS brat" tweet:
"Brat summer" feels like another dimension.
A little over 365 days ago, the Paris Olympics kicked off with a Lady Gaga performance.
Hot, nerdy pommel horse guy entered our lives last summer.
Simone Biles also cemented herself as the greatest of all time.
Simpler times!
There was the *blessed* pole vaulter.
We were sharing the gun guy memes.
I personally saw myself more in him:
And we had Raygun.
I miss her.
Oh, and Tom Cruise had that dramatic Olympic entrance/exit thing.
In the summer of 2024, just one year ago, Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter were still dating.
"Espresso" was the song of the summer, something we unfortunately don't have now.
Wicked wasn't even out yet.
And everyone was talking about falling out of coconut trees.
Like, this is the stuff people were tweeting:
Just one year ago, the hottest MAGA accessory was a bandage on the ear.
Jen and Ben officially filed for divorce.
And Justin Timberlake got a DUI, and the "ruin the tour" meme was born.
Believe it or not, "Hawk Tuah Girl" has only been in your life for a year. She became *popular* in summer 2024.
"Very demure, very mindful" was *the* saying.
JD Vance couch memes were all over your timeline.
And Tim Walz was announced as Kamala's running mate (he also made JD Vance couch jokes).
Just ONE YEAR AGO, Lil Jon was the star of the DNC.
He did that 50-state roll call.
Obama made a Trump small penis joke.
And lastly, hope was in the air, like people were truly libbing out.
What a time to be alive.
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Associated Press
2 hours ago
- Associated Press
Frederick Richard is taking his fight to make gymnastics ‘cool' to a new front: His uniform
is taking the fight to make men's gymnastics matter to a new front: his wardrobe. The charismatic 21-year-old Olympic bronze medalist switched out the stirrup pants that have long been a staple of the men's uniform for shorts with compression leggings at the U.S. Championships this weekend, firm in his belief that the three-tenths (0.3) deduction he receives every day of competition that he breaks the rules is worth it if it makes his sport more accessible. Even when those tenths add up. Richard edged Fuzzy Benas by less than a quarter of a point for second place behind two-time national champion Asher Hong. If Richard had worn the traditional uniform, his margin over Benas could have been a little more comfortable. Yet asked if the statement he is trying to make — that it's time for men's gymnastics to modernize its uniforms — is worth the risk to his potential placement during a given meet, he didn't hesitate. 'It's 1,000% worth it,' Richard said. 'If you look at these kids in the crowd, I'm thinking about them and I'm thinking about when I was younger.' Finding an alternative While Richard quickly fell in love with gymnastics as a kid growing up in the Boston area, the stirrup pants worn by the guys on pommel horse, still rings, parallel bars, and high bar were another matter. 'If I left the gym to go to the gas station, I didn't want anybody to see me in my pommel horse pants,' Richard said. 'Kids would say, 'Do you do gymnastics?' I'd say 'Yeah.' But I didn't want them to search 'gymnast' and see the uniform. I didn't feel like it was cool.' His solution was to design an alternative. With the help of the apparel company Turn, Richard debuted the look earlier this year and 'refined' it ahead of nationals. During the opening night of competition on Thursday, the rising Michigan junior wore maize-and-blue colored zebra-patterned leggings with (almost) matching blue shorts. On Saturday, Richard swapped the maize and blue for gray. Both times, there was a 'ND -0.3' next to Richard's score on the first event in which the traditional pants were required. Yet Richard wasn't as focused on the ribbon board where his score was posted, but on the young boys in the stands below them. '(I want them to) see this, and they're like, 'This is cool. I want to wear this. This kid is trying to make the sport cool, he looks cool,'' Richard said. 'And that's the stuff that gets kids into the sport, that's stuff that keeps kids in the sport.' Even if it's a largely American conversation. Fighting for relevance While the popularity of men's gymnastics in the U.S. has declined for decades (though there is optimism that the bronze medal Richard and his teammates captured at the 2024 Olympics could help stem the tide), there are no such issues overseas. They're not talking about stirrup pants in China. Or Japan. Or Russia. Places with dominant programs whose stars become champions and national heroes in the process. The challenges men's gymnastics faces in the U.S. are many. The number of Division I programs that offer it as a scholarship sport is a fraction of what it was decades ago. And the impact of the recent House settlement could make opportunities at a level that has long served as a feeder system to the U.S. national team even scarcer. At the Olympic level, the men have long competed in the shadow of the star-studded (and highly successful) women's program. Richard has long understood this. He's seen the attrition firsthand. While the uniform didn't stop him from pressing on, he believes he might be the exception, not the rule. Countless young boys dabble in multiple sports growing up, gymnastics included. Richard thinks tweaking the uniform requirements into something he considers more modern could remove what he thinks might be a roadblock to sticking with it for some. 'It does add to what makes a 12-year-old boy decide, 'Do I want to keep doing this sport? Or should I play football or soccer, because my friends think I'm cool when I play with them?' he said. The rules do allow for a little latitude. Some German female gymnasts opted for full-body unitards at each of the last two Olympics, though the design does not run afoul of FIG regulations. What Richard is doing does. Pushing the limits And while he stressed he would never wear his outlawed uniform in a team competition — he wore regulation pants while helping lead Michigan to the NCAA championship this spring — that might not be the case the next time he competes internationally. 'We'll see about the world stage,' Richard said. 'We'll have to talk and see what they allow, but I want to keep pushing it. I'm having fun. I feel more free.' He'll have some time to think about it. When the six-man roster for the 2025 World Championships was announced late Saturday night, Richard's name wasn't on it. The decision had nothing to do with Richard's uniform but the uniqueness of this year's world meet, which does not include a team event and is largely designed for event specialists. At his best, Richard is one of the top all-arounders on the planet. Yet even he admitted he was at about '80%' at nationals following a whirlwind stretch that included traveling to places like Uganda. Richard is partnering with the African nation to open a facility for boys there interested in acrobatics. The joy he felt during the trip was palpable. So has the criticism he's received back home for his uniform choice, with some telling him if he wants to look like a basketball player, maybe he should go play basketball. While Richard's modified look wouldn't look out of place on the court, pommel horse specialist Stephen Nedoroscik — who won a pair of bronze medals in Paris and became a breakout star in the process (all while wearing stirrup pants) last summer — agrees with his Olympic teammate that there 'should be a certain level of flexibility' when it comes to uniforms, though he also pointed out that having everyone wear identical outfits is designed to help the judges do their jobs. 'So like, you can't wear like super baggy clothes, obviously,' Nedoroscik said. 'But I do like there should be maybe a little bit of wiggle room.' That's all Richard says he is asking for, though it seems highly unlikely the FIG would eliminate the deduction for a uniform violation anytime soon. That is not going to stop Richard from pressing on. 'I'll wear it for the next 10 years if I have to,' he said. 'So eventually, if I keep succeeding and winning, and eventually on the international stage do the same thing and keep winning, (the FIG) will see how people like it (and) the younger kids will start wearing it ... and the trend is going to grow.'
New York Post
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- New York Post
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Newsweek
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- Newsweek
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Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors James Cameron's third "Avatar" film is estimated to have a production budget of around $250–300 million. That makes it one of costliest films in history, but is it in the top ten? We can answer that right now: no. There are ten movies ahead of "Avatar: Fire and Ash" in the rankings (including the previous film in the series, "Avatar: The Way of Water"). The following ten films are listed in terms of production budget, and adjusted for inflation. That means older movies can compete on equal footing with modern ones. You'll also see where you can watch each film as of 2025. Varang, leader of the Mangkwan Ash clan, in "Avatar: Fire and Ash." Varang, leader of the Mangkwan Ash clan, in "Avatar: Fire and Ash." 20th Century Studios The scary thing is market budgets haven't even been factored in, making the films cost even more when you take account of the advertising and promotion. Scroll on for the full list. 10 Most Expensive Films of all Time Ranked 10. Titanic (1997) Original Budget : $200 million : $200 million Adjusted Budget (2025) : $380–$400 million : $380–$400 million Director : James Cameron : James Cameron Cast : Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane : Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane Where to Watch: Streaming on Paramount+; also available to rent/buy 9. Fast X (2023) Original Budget : $340 million : $340 million Adjusted Budget (2025) : $392 million : $392 million Director : Louis Leterrier : Louis Leterrier Cast : Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jason Momoa : Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jason Momoa Where to Watch: Streaming on Prime Video; also available to rent/buy 8. Justice League (2017) Original Budget : $370 million : $370 million Adjusted Budget (2025) : $423 million : $423 million Directors : Zack Snyder / Joss Whedon : Zack Snyder / Joss Whedon Cast : Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Henry Cavill, Jason Momoa : Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Henry Cavill, Jason Momoa Where to Watch: Streaming on Max 7. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) Original Budget : $365 million : $365 million Adjusted Budget (2025) : $448 million : $448 million Director : Joss Whedon : Joss Whedon Cast : Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth : Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth Where to Watch: Streaming on Disney+ 6. Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) Original Budget : $350–$460 million : $350–$460 million Adjusted Budget (2025) : $428–$460 million : $428–$460 million Director : James Cameron : James Cameron Cast : Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Kate Winslet : Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Kate Winslet Where to Watch: Streaming on Disney+ and Max 5. Avengers: Endgame (2019) Original Budget : $400 million : $400 million Adjusted Budget (2025) : $460 million : $460 million Directors : Anthony & Joe Russo : Anthony & Joe Russo Cast : Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth : Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth Where to Watch: Streaming on Disney+ 4. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) Original Budget : $306 million : $306 million Adjusted Budget (2025) : $478 million : $478 million Director : J.J. Abrams : J.J. Abrams Cast : Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Harrison Ford, Adam Driver : Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Harrison Ford, Adam Driver Where to Watch: Streaming on Disney+ 3. John Carter (2012) Original Budget : $263 million : $263 million Adjusted Budget (2025) : $480 million : $480 million Director : Andrew Stanton : Andrew Stanton Cast : Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe : Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe Where to Watch: Streaming on Disney+ 2. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) Original Budget : $379 million : $379 million Adjusted Budget (2025) : $490 million : $490 million Director : Rob Marshall : Rob Marshall Cast : Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Ian McShane, Geoffrey Rush : Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Ian McShane, Geoffrey Rush Where to Watch: Streaming on Disney+ 1. Cleopatra (1963)
