what you missed in august 2023 🗓️🚔☕️ (august 2023 pop culture recap)

welcome to the series on the channel where we go through different pop culture events throughout the month rapid fire style, helping you catch up on everything you might have missed! in august 2023 we saw several music video releases, donald's trump's arrest, and a collaboration between bratz and kylie jenner. what did you miss?
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[@trinaq]

Forget actually watching the news, Tessa's perfectly concise videos are the only way that I stay connected with the happenings of the outside world.

[@samanthagupta]

I recognize you from commenting on The Take’s channel🎉

[@trinaq]

@@samanthagupta Haha, yes, The Take and Modern Gurlz are two of my favourite channels, so you can guarantee that I'll always be around! 😂

[@obi_oma]

lol

[@couchman-sw6jy]

Smae

[@oliviataylor7087]

Finding out about The Great being cancelled right at the start physically hurt. I wanted news not pain.

[@trinaq]

Likewise, this was how I found out as well. It hurts to know that it will never receive a proper conclusion. 💔😢

[@LennyCartwright]

Same

[@soheesweetheart]

I figured it was going to be canceled with now season three wrapped up the ending.

I was not expecting to found out like this 😢

[@eleveli2437]

I really wished the show was promoted better and got the recognition it deserved, feels like not a lot of people really knew about it

[@leilamaach5229]

I didn't expect you'll mention the Rubiales affair in Women's Football World Cup. Thanks for raising awareness about it, it's hopeful to see the rest of the world also believes this is something unacceptable.

[@sarahberney]

I can confirm that it was all over the British and the French press with universal condemnation

[@911nmg]

​@@sarahberneyGood. As a spanish woman I love his actions are being discussed with severity outside of our borders. Thank you for telling us!

[@happydayyay13]

Your channel is the only reason I’m up-to-date, with what is happening with this world

[@lenastorm6280]

Same

[@feministmermaid]

Yeah I deleted Instagram a year ago so this is my only connection to the outside world now

[@EmpressCosplay]

And omg, I do follow figure skating news, but somehow I completely missed Yuzuru's marriage! I wish him and his partner, whoever it may be, a happy and long life ❤

[@garimasingh3244]

I just quit Instagram a while ago. Thought I would miss out on the guilty pleasure of reading pop culture news. But this channel has got me covered! :)

[@ayeshasaeed3]

Same!!

[@AliaNicole617]

Woody McClain was also in SZA’s video. I guess this is the perfect example of “Black Celebrity” as he’s pretty know in the black community since he’s on Power and was in the New Edition movie

[@BellesView]

Yes! I screamed when I saw him.

[@vwojton]

unironically appreciate you for including the ihop menu update

[@trinaq]

Rest in peace, Arlene Sorkin, DJ Casper and Bob Barker. You'll all be forever missed, and will never be forgotten.

[@lilwinborne]

Can’t believe they cancelled the great on hulu 😔 It was my new comfort/ comedy show

[@izzyc127]

1.) Even though it was met with mixed reviews, Blue beetle is met with mostly positive reviews as it breaks the box office making history with not only the first Latin American director, but also having a predominately Latin American and Indigenous cast being the lead characters in a live action superhero movie. 2.) Coincidentally after Blue beetle’s opening day, Xolo Maridueña releases his debut single on my way in collaboration with Adriana Padilla. 3.) AMC has also negotiated with SAG-AFTRA and productions of TV shows like season 2 of interview with the vampire and the Walking dead Daryl Dixon spin-off resume production but that doesn’t mean that the entire strike is over. 4.) Ruby Franke who is infamously known for running the KZbin channel 8 Passengers was also arrested by the Utah Police after one of her children crawled out of a window to seek help which also caused the Utah Child services to get involved. 5.) Charles Martinet who is famously known for voicing Mario announces his retirement of voicing the character.

[@coolbeans5911]

Dang the fact they didn't cast him for voicing Mario in the movie makes his retirement even more sad

[@izzyc127]

@@coolbeans5911it is sad

[@13realmusic]

Way too much happened this month. But I would add Iggy Azeali writing a letter in support of Tory Lanez sentencing before the release of her come back single. I had been looking forward to it, but I’m completely disgusted that she chose to support a man recently convicted of shooting another female rapper. Not okay in the slightest especially since he continues to deny his actions despite being literally convicted in the court of law. I’m not a fan of the United States justice and prison system, but violence against women should be punished swiftly and his lack of remorse is disrespectful to Megan and the rap industry as a whole.

[@stealthis]

I like Iggy azalea but I swear she doesn't understand the concept of public relation or how things look. She could have been Nicki Minaj level now had she been managed differently

[@MichellaneousMe]

I stopped listening to Iggy when she kept attacking a woman for having an affair with her baby daddy putting her on blast and calling her profanities, but not having the same energy for him, and this was around the time he wouldn’t even sign the birth certificate to her newborn child. Not saying the woman was right, but hold him accountable as well not just her. Then this whole Megan the stallion situation…I just can’t support women who don’t support women.

[@imsoboredhahaha]

Here are some more U.K. specific pop culture moments: 1. Soap actress Catherine Tyldesley or her management is accused by a small bakery of asking for 100 cupcakes and 2 large cakes for free in return for ‘exposure’ in OK Magazine. The small bakery reveals this on social media and the scandal is called #CakeGate. 2. England Lionesses reach the final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 against Spain. They lose 1-0. 3. Several Lioness footballers support Jenni Hermoso after she is sexually harassed by Luis Rubiales. 4. It is rumoured that Sarina Wiegman (manager of the England Women’s team, former manager for the Netherlands’ team) will move to the England Men’s team as a “promotion”. When asked about this, Wigeman is uninterested in men’s football, only wanting to manage women’s football. 5. The ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ lineup is officially announced for 2023: - Layton Williams (actor, ‘Bad Education’/ ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’) - Les Dennis (comedian and TV presenter) - Angela Scanlon (presenter of ‘The One Show’) - Angela Ripon (former host of ‘Come Dancing’) - Krishnan Guru-Murphy (newsreader and journalist for Channel 4 news) - Zara McDermott (‘Love Island’ star and tv presenter) - Adam Thomas (actor, ‘Waterloo Road’) - Amanda Abbington (actor) - Annabell Croft (former tennis player and Wimbledon pundit) - Bobby Brazier (model & ‘Eastenders’ actor (son of Jade Goody)) - Eddie Kadi (comedian) - Jody Cundy (Paralympian) - Ellie Leach (actor) - Nigel Harman (actor) - Nikita Kanda (presenter on BBC Asian Network) 6. ‘Strictly’ is criticised for casting Amanda Abbington after serious transphobic comments are brought to light. 7. Sir Michael Parkinson, a legendary broadcaster, passes at age 88. 8. Various celebrities such as Simon Cowell, Stacey Solomon, Stephen Mulhern and Joel Dommett do bizarre adverts for the mobile game, ‘Royal Match’. 9. Further serious allegations of sextortion, abuse and sexual misconduct against Dan Wootton (a Showbiz journalist for Daily Mail, The Sun & GB News) are brought to light by ByLine Times. 10. The much loved discount home retailer, WILKO, announces it has gone into administration and liquidation.

[@_T048]

These videos are so important to society

[@takkamek]

"What pop culture moment did you miss in [month]?" babe i miss like 90% of them so thank you so much for these videos!!

[@lexhdz5803]

im so glad you included the Rubiales thing bc its been a BIG thing here in Spain and SO many people dont understand how that is still SA (plus the man had been having "inappropiate behaviours" for a long time, a lot of female football players had already tried and bring this all to light)

[@MrHenrytheoctopus]

The way she mentioned Ariana Grande after talking about doughnuts 💀

[@ioannad1857]

you should totally talk abt the new working girl adaptation coming out since the original was so iconic

[@charlybrown5264]

Beyoncé tour Renaissance becomes the most seeling tour by an black artist

[@beanybean000]

I love this, 1. So many of these stories I didn't know, 2. we just get the headlines so I can choose what to look up and learn more about instead of having to watch a super long video!

[@floveury]

it was a wild day to be on fstwt when yuzuhan announced his marriage

[@sarah2slayy]

your voice is so calming that i’ve literally been binging these

[@lucypreece7581]

I had no idea that DJ Casper died. growing up my dad was a mobile DJ and would provide music at like parties and weddings and stuff and when he did kids parties I would help him out because I was often older than a lot of the kids at the parties and I could lead a lot of them in like the communal dances that get people on the dance floor and stuff and one of the most common ones that I always danced was the Cha Cha Slide. That song was huge when I was a kid and I attach it to those memories of helping my dad DJing so it is sad that DJ Casper has died.

[@JasmineBurnett-pd8bz]

2023 is the yr of breakups and divorces what is in the water this year.

[@matesafranka6110]

May Bob Barker rest in peace. So dedicated to the game, he just barely didn't go over 100.

[@denisefreitas6727]

Thank you, Tessa! Your recap is all we need! 😍

[@NinetiesBB]

I love these recaps, I wish there was an entertainment news show with this vibe

[@Pepper-sg5rc]

I used to follow pop culture regularly, but now I don’t. So these videos are great for me to hear what happened without having to regularly pay attention to pop culture

[@lovestumacher]

Thank you for these monthly updates! You and Sloan are the only ones keeping me updated lol

[@kyrcamille9106]

ZOE’S GETTING MARRIED TO A PROPERTY BROTHER??? that’s the randomest thing I’ve ever heard also thank heaven riverdale’s over

[@ashlismith8596]

Thank you for the update, Tessa. ✨❤️🔥🥰 Your video recaps are SO much better to watch than the news

[@FronkieTheSaltyRat]

This series is amazing for current news, but will also be so important for historical reference in years to come 👏👏 thank you to you and your team for archiving pop culture

[@niabelizaire3596]

I’ve been watching this channel for almost two years, and now I’m a new subscriber! ❤️ 🤗🤗

[@PrettyPettyJoMo]

I’m here for the news!!!!!

[@niabelizaire3596]

Sydney Sweeney is so pretty! 🩷

[@biihisme]

I can't believe this is how I find out The Great got cancelled 😭 these are sad times. Huzzah.

[@MyWeirdNormal1]

This is the first month where I didn’t know most of these. Like, this is what happens when I stop using Twitter lmao

[@nikajung3398]

Hozier's third studio Album 'Unreal Unearth' also dropped on August 18th. Happy streaming!

[@caitlynskiff2001]

After leaving the formerly bird named app this channel is the thing keeping me up to date with pop culture news. Thank you!

[@artemystesfaye5377]

The cast of Supernatural also reunited at the picket lines at the end of August

[@vanessahansen3644]

I always look forward to these videos

[@GabyWith1B]

I must have been on some other planet this month, I missed so much.

[@ssakuurita]

I think this was the most savage August I've ever lived 👁👄👁

[@LennyCartwright]

These videos are slowly featuring more and more random facts that have me question whether I'm an out-of-touch boomer or if these are just actually including less and less interesting facts.

[@kathy3675]

So you only mention photos of NASA while Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing made India the fourth country ever to manage a successful lunar landing? Giiirl…

[@mintgreensandra8772]

this format gets better and better!

[@shade247]

All this, and I’m hung up on the mustard skittles. Like-what???

[@RAINBOWKIDize]

You’re incredibly awesome for these monthly recaps. I appreciate you so much

[@fiig5196]

How did I miss this video coming out 😭

[@yvetterobertson2770]

As a Grumpy Old Woman I am far outside of the channel demographics. Thanks for presenting pop culture happenings in a way I can take note of without all the details I usually roll my eyes at. So, are white cotton underwear in again? Time to get out my granny panties? Just kidding, I'll never give up my boy shorts.

[@Pandazillaaa]

Stop making being a granny your personality. It's cringe.

[@mochajocabed8303]

Wow this was a busy month. Missed so much

[@Nana-km4gw]

I love Billy Porter

[@DonyaleLuna27]

Woody McClain is also featured as a love interest in SZA’s video, why did you mention him?

[@chalyndajackson9384]

I love these so much!

[@therobotdevil2284]

I'm glad i was in a secure mental/emotional space when that overpriced disney american girl collab dropped because if i hadnt been, my inner child would've SNAPPED. 😅

[@ohbooyourselves]

Yes VICTORIA 🤎

[@KB-Ocelot]

This is a great summary video of everything that happened

[@Nyutamoony]

was surprised to see Yuzuru here!

[@sequoia5934]

3:49 omg is that the girl from austin and ally

[@spaghettibolognese5528]

Love the channel, but feels a bit strange to label a massive deadly wildfire a "pop culture moment"

[@lilac951]

So, no mention that Beyoncé's 'Renaissance World Tour' has become the highest-grossing tour by a woman artist in history-- at more than $461 million, according to reports. Chart Data said the last titleholder was Madonna for her "Sticky & Sweet Tour," back in 2008-09.

[@samanthagupta]

Please do a study on Desperate Housewives fashion! Especially their marketing campaign🎉

[@mbanerjee5889]

Thank you. I had no clue about 90% of this stuff.

[@quinnespisoto5177]

YUP YUP YUP YUP I LOVE THIS SERIES

[@VincentAdultman-y4x]

0:38 Petition for a YASNITMBM review

[@hazellane123]

Y'all missed the last season of high school musical: the musical: the series...

[@brandonlrushman2870]

Rest in peace Arleen Sorkin! 💔❣️💔♦️💔

[@niabelizaire3596]

And Barbie has made over a billion at the box office! 🩷💕💞💗🌷🌸🌺💅🏾🛼

[@theresacherco3503]

Adventure Time spinoff series, Fiona, and cake premieres on Max and also I turn 30 August 18

[@lovewishs]

we need to check in on brittany broski for that aaron taylor johnson shoot 😭

[@delle9733]

thanks for this recap!

[@crustamore3888]

You forgot to mention my new baby was born in august, but I’ll let it slide

[@sarahberney]

congrats 💗

[@crustamore3888]

@@sarahberney thank you she is so perfect

[@paigejohnson9201]

love this thank you!

[@phillipespinozaa]

I love these u guys do a great job ♡

[@brandoniswhoiam]

Billy holding onto this 2.5-year-long grudge against Harry Styles is so sad and pathetic.

[@jiminssi1014]

Didn't expect Taehyung to be here but im glad he is!! :D

[@alexisflowers5069]

damn august was a busy girl

[@edannerowe-taylor3152]

Such a great video well done Tessa ❤

[@magicknight13]

Thank god for the news! Love these videos 🥳💕

[@salonikullar3627]

I CANT BELIEVE THEY CANCELLED THE GREAT

[@missyface5]

This is how I want all news

[@IAmASelfMadeMillionaire]

Can you guys start releasing these halfway through the month or maybe 2x a month??? Pleaseeee

[@nocontextwhatever]

This is like being punched in the face by facts. Fantastic 🙌

[@MONERSC]

also release of season 2 of heartstopper and good omens🥰

[@jadesmith417]

I caught 46 out of 75 moments 📸

[@caviersim3806]

Yasssss cmon news anchor ❤❤❤

[@loisemarfer6832]

Style analysis of one piece nami pleaaaase Love your videos of course ❤

[@graceelizabeth130]

After deleting Instagram this is the only way I know whats going on in the world

[@therobotdevil2284]

I deleted my Instagram account this month too and god does it feel good 😆

[@annagovard4222]

Is fire in hawawi a pop culture moment?

[@t4ke.m3.t0.church]

Megan Thee Stallion WAS SHOT? WHEN? HOW DID I MISS IT

[@izzyc127]

Back in 2020 by Tory Lanez who is being sent to jail which is rightfully deserved.

[@t4ke.m3.t0.church]

@@izzyc127 oh my gosh I thought she died I am relieved but still he 100% deserves to go to prison. Wtf is wrong with him?

[@izzyc127]

@@t4ke.m3.t0.church yet there are people defending him saying that Megan thee stallion faked it but it’s well deserved that he will rot in jail.

[@katgreer6113]

this was almost three years ago bro.

[@coquette1087]

I love these videos I learned three new things that I am fully invested in now I figured out the outcomes Of two things I was invested in but forgot and am now upset about yuzurus marriage

[@sfmmmo7599]

Thank u ✨️

[@abbygail6010]

How why nooooo- the great can’t be canceled

[@GigiRockEMO]

4:40 is the only thing that counts in this video!!!

[@sapphic.flower]

I know that pop culture is inherently tied to capitalism but stuff like "Smart Water does high fashion with Zendaya" and "Skittles and French Mustard collaboration" sound like a satirical take on capitalism lol

[@ShaniceKeyblader1]

IHOP HAS BISCUITS?!

[@frankierorulez]

You forgot the Scott Pilgrim anime teaser trailer that came out 😭😭😭

[@sophiabuchman4517]

for an April fools episode you could make a "what you missed in march 2007" pop culture recap video lol

[@caren.y3345]

I didn’t know about Rihanna being pregnant again. Haven’t seen her in the news for a while now

[@abigailmaturana741]

wow… that’s a lot to happen in one month 😬