So after an (ahem) extended festive break Pop Tartz is back! With a look at some of the things that are looking to be BIG in Popular Culture in 2015, so let's take a gander at what's going to explode in this new year...
BIG in Pop Albums:
The pop heavyweights are looking to steal back their crowns this year from the newcomers that have been ruling the waves this past year or so, here are some of the exciting album drops coming your way:
She's more or less completley shyed away from public life in recent years and rumours of a third studio album have been rife ever since her mega-hit 21 dropped way back in 2011. But 2015 is the year Adele is coming back. The project has been under tight wraps and it is rumoured Adele is going to do a Beyonce and drop the album without any promotion. Originally set for a 2014 release Adele is said to be perfecting the record, which is rumoured to have a 'pop influenced sound'. Music legends such as Phil Collins were said to be on the record, but apparently the London born lass never got back to him on his efforts, awkward!
Madonna
Originally following in the veign of Adele on the 'top secret' approach of her 13th studio album, those pesky leaks meant Madge had to go into damage control, releasing tracks and the albums artwork early, as well as an iTunes pre-order option. Ever the figure of controversey she compared the leaking of the songs to terrorism and rape, you can bet that was a fun day for her publicist. Either way she's ready to take back her thrown and with efforts such as Livin For Love and Rebel Heart go, she shouldn't have too much trouble doing so. All this said her recent penchant for getting her baps out could put people off.
Rihanna
Since the beginning of her career it seemed that Rihanna had an 'album-per-year' pattern emerging. However since her 2012 effort Unapologetic RiRi took a break from the industry. But she's back and is apparently in search for a new, more serious sound. The hitmaker has apparently rebuffed the option to work with Calvin Harris again and is 'desperate' to work with new talent such as Sam Smith as well as Pharrell and there's even rumours Emeli Sande is involved. Watch this space people!
BIG in Diva Shows:
There's something for everyone this year as Divas of every age and genre seem to be planning to put on some spectacular shows for audiences around the world. Let's take a look at the top picks:
Nicki Minaj: The Pinkprint Tour:
Late last year Nicki dropped her third album The Pinkprint which promised to veer away from the EDM inspired sound she had been influenced by for too long, and mark a return to her roots. It delivered and now Nicki is ready to embark on the tour of the same name. Starting in Stockholm in March, the show will tour Europe as well as the US. Nicki has promised it will be her 'best show yet' and joining her on her european dates will be RnB favourite Trey Songz. With this album and show Nicki's proving she's no 'Stupid Hoe' when it comes to changing direction.
J.Lo's Las Vegas Residency?:
It's been swirling around the rumour mill for quite some time now and it's apparently all going to come to fruition in 2015. J.Lo is said to be finalizing a lucrative $26million deal with either The Axis nightclub at Planet Hollywood or Caeser's Palace, both on the Las Vegas Strip. It's been a popular marketing tool that Vegas has been trying in recent years, by using more current artists, such as Britney Spears, to pull in younger crowds. With J.Lo's recent efforts not performing like they used to, a camp-fest on the Vegas strip could be just what she needs.
Bette Midler: It's The Girls Tour:
A legend of stage and screen, this year Bette Midler embarks on her It's The Girls Tour, a show of old 60's tunes as well as classics from the diva herself. To promote the tour Bette recently performed at The Royal Variety Performance as well as having her own 'One night only...' special on ITV, reminding audiences just why they should buy tickets for her show.
BIG in Oscar Buzz:
This years Oscars already look set to be an exciting one, with obvious contenders such as Gone Girl and Birdman in the forefront to take home the bacon on the night. Films like Into The Woods are also rumoured to be in the running, no doubt in the special effects department.
A surprising addition to the rumour mill is that Jennifer Aniston could potentially be up for a Best Actress nomination for her role in the film Cake. Jen is apparently attempting to pull a Matthew Mcconaughey and finally carve out a career as a serious actress, away from the screwball comedies that have made her name. She's already been nominated at the Golden Globes, where her least fave person Angelina Jolie has been snubbed!
BIG in Cool TV Shows:
This year heralds the return of cutting edge HBO shows Girls and Looking as well as Russel T. Davies new Channel 4/E4/4oD crossover Cucumber,Banana and Tofu.
Lena Dunham's mega hit Girls returns to screens this January and it's looking to be the best season yet. Hannah's moved to Iwoa for her scholarship programme, while the relationship between Desi and Marnie appears to be hotting up, and Shoshonna attempts to make it in the real world, cue for all to go wrong. Looking's second season also looks to delve further into complications that were left unfinished in Season 1. This includes the love triangle between Patrick, Kevin and Ritchie, as well as the introduction of new cast members, such as Mean Girls' Daniel Franzese (aka Damian).
Queer as Folk and Doctor Who writer Russell T. Davies also offers a new kind of viewing experience with his new series. Channel 4's Cucumber looks at the life of an older gay couple and their friends. Meanwhile Banana will look at each character in detail over on E4 and 4oD offers a documentary that assists the series throughout with Tofu.
A surprising addition to the rumour mill is that Jennifer Aniston could potentially be up for a Best Actress nomination for her role in the film Cake. Jen is apparently attempting to pull a Matthew Mcconaughey and finally carve out a career as a serious actress, away from the screwball comedies that have made her name. She's already been nominated at the Golden Globes, where her least fave person Angelina Jolie has been snubbed!
BIG in Cool TV Shows:
Lena Dunham's mega hit Girls returns to screens this January and it's looking to be the best season yet. Hannah's moved to Iwoa for her scholarship programme, while the relationship between Desi and Marnie appears to be hotting up, and Shoshonna attempts to make it in the real world, cue for all to go wrong. Looking's second season also looks to delve further into complications that were left unfinished in Season 1. This includes the love triangle between Patrick, Kevin and Ritchie, as well as the introduction of new cast members, such as Mean Girls' Daniel Franzese (aka Damian).
Queer as Folk and Doctor Who writer Russell T. Davies also offers a new kind of viewing experience with his new series. Channel 4's Cucumber looks at the life of an older gay couple and their friends. Meanwhile Banana will look at each character in detail over on E4 and 4oD offers a documentary that assists the series throughout with Tofu.
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