Another month has passed which means that we’re back again with another round-up of all things pop-culture and news-related that you might have missed.
Rest In Peace, Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, died at Balmoral at the age of 96 after reigning for 70 years. In the United Kingdom, once someone in the monarchy passes, the country enters into 10 days of mourning which is also referred to as “Operation London Bridge.” Over those ten days, some notable things happened: A memorial service at St. Paul’s Cathedral was open to the public; “God Save the King” was sung for the first time to reflect that King Charles III is now the official British monarch, and citizens/visitors of the United Kingdom lined up to see the Queen lying in state at Westminister Hall. A public funeral was broadcast across the world on Monday, September 19, which was the second most-watched of the 21st century and the third-most-watched royal event in British history.
21 Years Later: We Remember The Attacks on 9/11
September 11, 2021, marked 21 years since the tragedy of 9/11. America and countries around the world took the time to remember those who were lost on that day and pay tribute to the many men and women who sacrificed their lives.
Football Returns
Sports lovers and Americans celebrated the return of the NFL season as it kicked off on Thursday, September 8, with the Buffalo Bills defeating the current reigning Super Bowl champion LA Rams, 31-10. The season is set to end with Super Bowl LVI at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ, on Sunday, February 12, 2023.
74th Primetime Emmy Awards
On Monday, September 12, stars gathered to celebrate achievements in American primetime programming from the past year. Once again, streaming services walked away with many awards for their programming with HBO/HBO Max winning a total of 12 wins for shows such as Euphoria, Succession, and The White Lotus. Winners of the big three awards were Ted Lasso for Outstanding Comedy Series, Succession for Outstanding Drama Series, and The White Lotus for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. To see more of the winners from TV’s big night, click here.
D23 Expo
Disney fans across the globe gathered in Anaheim, California, from September 9-11 to get an exclusive sneak peek at upcoming Disney content for the next few years ranging from films to theme park-related news. Below are some of the announcements during the weekend.
- Disney-Related Content: Walt Disney Studios announced upcoming Pixar projects such as Inside Out 2, Elio, and Wish; upcoming previews for films such as The Little Mermaid, Disenchanted, and Haunted Mansion while also announcing a new live-action project, Mufasa: The Lion King.
- Lucasfilms Content: Lovers of Star Wars and Indiana Jones got an exclusive look at the upcoming fifth Indiana Jones film as well as trailers for Tales of the Jedi, The Mandalorian: Season 3, and Willow.
- Marvel Content: Marvel Studios announced Werewolf by Night and presented exclusive looks at Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Ironheart, Ant-Man, and the Wasp: Quantumania, Loki, and Secret Invasion.
- Disney Parks: Park enthusiasts were treated to a spectacle of upcoming attractions and events across the world with an incoming third attraction at Avengers Campus at Disney’s California Adventure, a closer look at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure which will be replacing Splash Mountain at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, and the return of “Happily Ever After” at Walt Disney World. To read more about what is going on at each park, click here.
Time to Get Spooky
Halloween is just one month away so it’s time to start thinking about your costume (if you haven’t already)! Stay tuned for next month’s blog as we share the latest news across the country and in pop culture.
