There's a distinct sense of uncertainty hanging over 2017, mostly because we elected a wildly unpredictable man to the highest office in the land. The defunding of Planned Parenthood. The repealing of Obamacare. The vulnerability of LGBTQ rights. The possibility of impeachment. Who knows what the hell is going to happen this year?
But let's forget about the terrifying fact that our country is in total political upheaval right now, and focus on some less materially consequential fare. I'm talking about pop culture and entertainment, i.e. the most fun kind of news to speculate about.
Who will hook up? What like-worthy Instagrams will be posted? What movies will bomb or triumph at the box office? And who will dis whom in a cryptic tweet or song lyric? I know, it's all a lot to think about. So take a look at our best guesses about the headlines we'll be writing this year. And, if you'd like to become regarded as something of a pop culture prophet among your friends and followers by the end of 2017, start repeating these predictions to everyone you know as if they're your own original thoughts.
Justin Bieber Buys Lux Hideaway Cabin In Nova Scotia
He’s going off the grid in style.
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Ryan Reynolds Injured On Set Of Deadpool 2
Blake Lively nurses him back to health and shares the sweet healing on Instagram.
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Jennifer Lawrence Did Definitely Not Mean To Desecrate Those Sacred Burial Grounds
In a repeat of the butt-scratching rock fiasco, the actress apologizes for stomping all over ancient graves.
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J. Lo & Drake Release Dueling Breakup Songs
Drizzy’s is a tender heart breaker; Jenny’s is an empowering dance floor anthem.
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Kim Kardashian & Chrissy Teigen Host Adorable Tea Party For Saint & Luna
Dream’s invitation gets lost in the mail.
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Taylor Swift & Scott Eastwood Spotted Making Out In Martha’s Vineyard
Clint Eastwood’s son has the good looks and and pedigree to be Taylor’s next boyfriend. Plus, he starred in Tay-Tay’s “Wildest Dreams” video and literally said he’d happily be her boy toy.
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The Emoji Movie Bombs At The Box-Office
The scathing reviews consist of thumbs-down emojis and sad faces.
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The Backlash Against Emily Blunt & John Krasinski 's Fairytale Love Has Begun
We let them have 2016, but the husband and wife are now heading into their seventh year of marriage and the effusive mutual adoration has just got to stop now.
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Idris Elba Finally Announced As Bond
Related: Twitter briefly wets itself.
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Kourtney Kardashian Is Pregnant Again
Tabloids claim she’s carrying a surrogate child for Kim.
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Rumors Of Gilmore Girls Netflix Reboot Part 2 Swirl
Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel drop cryptic hints via Instagram.
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Drake Goes In For A Rihanna Kiss At The VMAs, Again
Is denied just as swiftly as in 2016.
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The Trump-Kanye Twitter War Gets Nasty
Both quickly realize that they can’t withstand any more damage to their images, reconcile, and jointly lash out at the crooked media for sensationalizing their “minor miscommunication.”
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Wonder Woman Has Record-Breaking Opening Weekend
Ignorant comic-loving trolls take to Twitter to rip Gal Gadot apart à la the Leslie Jones/ Ghostbusters backlash of 2016.
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Gwake Is Officially Engaged
50/50 odds on whether they’ll actually end up tying the knot.
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