The biggest pop culture moments of 2015

What a year it was. We had the biggest movie opening of all time — twice in the same year — the return of Adele, and more superheroes at the theater and on TV. And then there was that hilarious little rodent with strange fur whose antics went viral. But enough about Donald Trump. As 2015 draws to a close, we take a look back at the big stories from the world of pop culture, sports and food. How many of these players will be around for 2016? 1 of 45 Advertisement November: Pirelli calendar [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/amyschumer.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=439] Amy Schumer had the best year ever. Here she is in November on the Pirelli calendar [http://pagesix.com/2015/11/30/amy-schumer-reveals-pirelli-calendar-contribution/?_ga=1.260145357.1145236002.1433512154]. Annie Leibovitz/Pirelli Hot nanny homewreckers: Christine Ouzounian came between Ben Affleck and Jen Garner, and Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale also had issues with the help. Next time hire Mrs. Doubtfire. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/spl1105969_009.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=417] Hot nanny homewreckers: Christine Ouzounian [http://pagesix.com/tag/christine-ouzounian/] came between Ben Affleck and Jen Garner, and Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale also had issues with the help [http://nypost.com/2015/11/29/listen-to-science-dont-hire-a-hot-nanny/?_ga=1.203007441.1145236002.1433512154]. Next time hire Mrs. Doubtfire. Splash News Advertisement City goes krazy for Knicks rookie Kristaps Porzingis [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/112715knicksmiami014acny.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=514] City goes krazy for Knicks rookie Kristaps Porzingis [http://nypost.com/tag/kristaps-porzingis/]. Anthony Causi Zayn Malik launches Twitter slapfight with former One Direction band- mate Louis Tomlinson [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/ghjg.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878]Zayn Malik launches Twitter slapfight [http://nypost.com/2015/08/18/heres-everyone-zayn-malik-has-pissed-off-on-twitter/] with former One Direction band-mate Louis Tomlinson.FimMagic (2) Rachel Dolezal — not really black, no matter how she styles her hair [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/naacp_leader-racial_questions.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] Rachel Dolezal -- not black, no matter how she styles her hair.AP Advertisement Larry David playing Bernie Sanders on “SNL” is nearly indistinguishable from the real Bernie Sanders. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/larry-david-as-bernie-sanders-on-saturday-night-live.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=300]Larry David playing Bernie Sanders on "SNL" [http://nypost.com/2015/10/19/bernie-sanders-loves-larry-davids-impersonation-of-him/] is nearly indistinguishable from the real Bernie Sanders.Saturday Night Live; Reuters Viral dress photo divides us: Was it blue and black? Or gold and white? Or is something just wrong with our eyes? [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/the_dress_viral_phenomenon.png?w=225] Viral dress photo divides us: Was it blue and black? Or gold and white? Or is something just wrong with our eyes? [http://nypost.com/2015/02/27/what-colors-are-this-dress/] The Pope visits New York [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/nypost_20150925_3_001_c_3.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=527]The Pope visits New York [http://nypost.com/tag/pope-francis-in-america/]. Advertisement NYC children’s dance crew performing to “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” is top viral video of the year [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/ghgfh.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] NYC children's dance crew performing to "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" is top viral video of the year [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBWrpVrazzA]. Nicki Minaj taunts Miley Cyrus at the MTV Video Music Awards, calling her a “bitch” and asking, “Miley, what’s good?” Cyrus smartly backs down, but, to be fair, Minaj outweighs her. And that’s just her backside. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/mileynicki-1.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878]Nicki Minaj taunts Miley Cyrus at the MTV Video Music Awards, [http://pagesix.com/2015/08/30/nicki-minaj-calls-miley-cyrus-a-b-h-during-acceptance-speech/] calling her a "bitch" and asking, "Miley, what's good?" Cyrus smartly backs down, but, to be fair, Minaj outweighs her. And that's just her backside.Getty Images Accused killer Robert Durst seemingly confesses on HBO’s “The Jinx.” (It’s almost like he’s guilty.) [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/louisiana_top_10_news.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=782]Accused killer Robert Durst [http://nypost.com/tag/robert-durst/] seemingly confesses on HBO's "The Jinx." (It's almost like he's guilty.) AP Advertisement Family-values spokesperson and “19 Kids and Counting” star Josh Duggar gets busted for adultery. (Is nothing sacred in reality TV?) [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/josh_duggar_porn_star.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] Family-values spokesperson and "19 Kids and Counting" star Josh Duggar [http://pagesix.com/tag/josh-duggar/] gets busted for adultery. (Is nothing sacred in reality TV?)AP Pizza Rat becomes an online sensation. Shortly after the video appeared, he was kicked out of his Brooklyn colony for eating gluten. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/screen_shot_2015-10-05_at_3-06-38_pm.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=630]Pizza Rat becomes an online sensation. [http://nypost.com/2015/09/21/subway-rat-takes-slice-of-cheese-pizza-to-go/] Shortly after the video appeared, he was kicked out of his Brooklyn colony for eating gluten. NBC anchor Brian Williams suspended over lies: Claimed he was shot down in a helicopter over Iraq. Said he was in Berlin the night the wall came down. Told of seeing a dead body float past his hotel during Hurricane Katrina. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/tv-brian_williams.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=781] NBC anchor Brian Williams [http://pagesix.com/tag/brian-williams/] suspended over lies: * Claimed he was shot down in a helicopter over Iraq. * Said he was in Berlin the night the wall came down. * Told of seeing a dead body float past his hotel during Hurricane Katrina. AP Advertisement Adele’s “25” sells more than 3 million copies in a week. The title of her next album might include a few more zeros. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/ye_music_albums.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=589]Adele's [http://nypost.com/tag/adele/] "25" sells more than 3 million copies in a week. [http://nypost.com/2015/11/26/adeles-25-sets-new-first-week-sales-marks/] The title of her next album might include a few more zeros.Columbia Records via AP Shoppers riot trying to score new Balmain line at H&M. There are easier ways to get injured over clothing. (Like going to work in a factory in Bangladesh.) [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/495851060.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878]Shoppers riot trying to score new Balmain line at H&M. [http://nypost.com/2015/11/05/watch-grown-adults-fight-each-other-for-balmain-x-hm-clothes/] There are easier ways to get injured over clothing. (Like going to work in a factory in Bangladesh.) Getty Images Bruce Jenner gains boobs, earning power. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/ye_2015_news_quiz.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=789]Bruce [http://pagesix.com/tag/caitlyn-jenner/] becomes Caitlyn.AP Advertisement Laughable “Fifty Shades of Grey” movie whips up $166 million. Sitting through it was enough to sate any masochist. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/film_review_fifty_shades_of_grey.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] Laughable "Fifty Shades of Grey" [http://pagesix.com/tag/fifty-shades-of-grey/]movie whips up $166 million. Sitting through it was enough to sate any masochist.AP “Game of Thrones” Season 5 victims Myrcella Baratheon Stannis Baratheon Jon Snow [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/776466_510_promo_frames_16_00170187-1.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878]"Game of Thrones" [http://nypost.com/tag/game-of-thrones/] Season 5 victims: * Myrcella Baratheon * Stannis Baratheon * Jon Snow [http://nypost.com/2015/11/23/does-this-picture-prove-jon-snow-is-still-alive/] HBO Apple Watch underwhelms. The company gambled there would be more people out there too lazy to reach into their pocket for their iPhone. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/digital_life_smart_wearables_gift_guide.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878]Apple Watch underwhelms. [http://nypost.com/tag/apple-watch/] The company gambled there would be more people out there too lazy to reach into their pockets for their iPhones.AP Advertisement Mets lose World Series. “There’s always the next 29 years,” club says. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/mets-royals__game_4-1.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=832]Mets lose World Series. [http://nypost.com/2015/11/02/mets-lead-and-year-disappear-lose-gut-wrenching-world-series/] "There's always the next 29 years," club says.Paul J. Bereswill At New York Fashion Week, Anna Wintour looks as if she’d like to have a screaming North West skinned and turned into a nice coat. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/usa-fashion_-1.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] At New York Fashion Week, Anna Wintour looks as if she'd like to have a screaming North West [http://pagesix.com/2015/02/13/north-wests-frontrow-freakout/?_ga=1.33661409.1145236002.1433512154] turned into a nice coat.Reuters Charlie Sheen reveals he has HIV. Has the tiger been tested? [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/charlie_sheen_hiv_lawsuit.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=767]Charlie Sheen reveals he has HIV. [http://pagesix.com/2015/11/17/charlie-sheen-sees-hiv-as-an-opportunity-and-a-challenge/] Has the tiger been tested?AP Advertisement Superiority Burger's veggie burger is the new Cronut. Old-school New Yorkers lament a time when the city had lower rents, higher crime and more passion for eating meat. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/151025_collazo_gp_5441.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878]Superiority Burger's veggie burger is the new Cronut. [http://nypost.com/2015/07/07/this-veggie-burger-will-make-you-want-to-swear-off-meat-forever/] Old-school New Yorkers lament a time when the city had lower rents, higher crime and more passion for eating meat.Gabi Porter “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” released. It gave hard-core fans something to do on a Friday night for the first time. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/star_wars-fan_reax.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878]"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" released. [http://nypost.com/tag/star-wars-the-force-awakens/] It gave hard-core fans something to do on a Friday night for the first time.AP Shia LaBeouf watches all his movies back-to-back at the Angelika in the name of performance art. He wisely chose to sleep during “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.” Just like you when you paid to see it. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/screen_shot_2015-11-11_at_4-52-28_pm.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878]Shia LaBeouf watches all his movies back-to-back at the Angelika [http://pagesix.com/2015/11/10/shia-labeouf-live-streams-himself-watching-all-his-movies/?_ga=1.196144492.1145236002.1433512154] in the name of performance art. He wisely chose to sleep during "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen." Just like you when you paid to see it. Advertisement "Entourage" is a box-office bomb. Apparently eight TV seasons of bros just hanging out was more than enough. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/film_entourage.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878]"Entourage" is a box-office bomb. [http://nypost.com/2015/06/08/why-the-entourage-film-was-a-total-flop/] Apparently eight TV seasons of bros just hanging out was more than enough.AP Man buns became a thing. Williamsburg bros somehow found a way to look more ridiculous than ever. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/manbun-1.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878]Man buns [http://pagesix.com/2015/10/06/celebrity-manbuns/?_ga=1.26977789.1145236002.1433512154#1] became a thing. Williamsburg bros somehow found a way to look more ridiculous than ever. [http://nypost.com/2015/11/10/clip-on-man-buns-are-now-a-thing/]Groupon.com “Mad Men” ends. Is it safe to stop pretending we watch it now? [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/4558c8cd-97bb-d8c3-79c5-8cab6c5aae43_mad_men_stairs_jon_jes.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878]"Mad Men" ends. [http://nypost.com/tag/mad-men/] Is it safe to stop pretending we watch it now?Frank Ockenfels 3/AMC Advertisement The dinosaurs in “Jurassic World” were more believable than Bryce Dallas Howard’s footwear. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/jurassic_world.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] The dinosaurs in "Jurassic World" [http://nypost.com/tag/jurassic-world/] were more believable than Bryce Dallas Howard's footwear. Universal Studios Right shark Known for: Dancing smoothly alongside Katy Perry at the Super Bowl. Acclaim: Revealed to be a hot dancer that women swooned over. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/5373767711.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] Right Shark known for: Dancing smoothly alongside Katy Perry at the Super Bowl. [http://nypost.com/2015/02/01/katy-perry-lights-up-super-bowl-halftime-show/] Acclaim: Revealed to be a hot dancer whom women swooned over.Getty Images Left shark Known for: Dancing a bit less crisply alongside Katy Perry at the Super Bowl. Acclaim: Perry credited left with her Emmy nomination. [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/leftshark1.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878]Left Shark [http://pagesix.com/2015/02/06/katy-perrys-lawyers-bite-back-over-left-shark-merchandise/?_ga=1.35160673.1145236002.1433512154] known for: Dancing a bit less crisply alongside Katy Perry at the Super Bowl. Acclaim: Perry credited left with her Emmy nomination. Getty Images Advertisement Taraji P. Henson’s quotable Cookie becomes the breakout star on “Empire:" “Tell me why I shouldn’t throw this drink in your bitch-ass face.” “Just ‘cause I asked Jesus to forgive you don’t mean I do.” “Oh, and, Anika, this is an ass!” [https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/12/502471370.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=878] Taraji P. Henson's quotable Cookie becomes the breakout star on "Empire": * "Tell me why I shouldn't throw this drink in your bitch-ass face." * "Just 'cause I asked Jesus to forgive you don't mean I do." * "Oh, and, Anika, this is an ass!" Getty Images Advertisement