The biggest pop culture moments of the year and what's ahead in 2026
ABC News contributor Rocsi Diaz reflects on 2025's pop culture highlights and previews 2026 trends.
On December 31, 2025, ABC News contributor Rocsi Diaz provided her final 'vibe check' of the year, analyzing the most significant pop culture moments of 2025 and offering insights into what's coming in 2026. The segment aired as part of ABC News' New Year's Eve coverage, which included live streams from Times Square, the Empire State Building in NYC, and special programming across multiple time zones. Diaz discussed entertainment industry trends, celebrity moments, and cultural shifts that defined 2025, while also previewing anticipated developments in music, film, television, and digital culture for the upcoming year. The coverage featured comprehensive reporting on New Year's celebrations worldwide, weather conditions affecting festivities, and security measures in major cities including New York and Chicago.
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