This week in pop culture: New Pope, Rosé for F1 movie, and more

It’s only the first week of May, but there has already been some groundbreaking pop culture news setting netizens abuzz online. From details about who the newly-elected Pope is to Rosé’s OST for F1 and Lady Gaga’s historic performance in Brazil, find out what’s making headlines in pop culture this week.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is the new Pope

Take a good look because here is the new Pope! After two days of consideration, cardinals at the Vatican have officially appointed Prevost as the 267th Pope. The 69-year-old is the first American Pope in the church’s history and will take on the name Pope Leo XIV. 

Since Pope Francis’ death on 21 April, social media has been enraptured by the procedural traditions of the conclave to elect a new Pope, resulting in numerous memes online.

happy conclave eve pic.twitter.com/4GMRmXzyy9

— gab (@kenobitrinity) May 6, 2025

Conclave fandom is proof that a middle-aged boyband would work

— Eminenza Shocky (CONCLAVED ATM) (@illogically7) May 8, 2025

This feels like the Olympics of Catholicism. Dramatic ass ceremony, all of the flags of different countries waving. People standing outside for hours waiting to see something for only like half an hour. I’m refreshing twitter every two seconds. It’s insane. I love it.

— Chloe  (@Igaclayblev) May 8, 2025

Rosé releases self-penned OST ‘Messy’ for F1 

The number one girl has dropped another banger of a song! Rosé is the latest star to release her self-written soundtrack for the F1 album, starring Brad Pitt. Titled ‘Messy’, the pop ballad showcases the Blackpink singer’s sweet vocals and stunning visuals in a cinematic music video. Other artists involved in the F1 album include Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat, Burna Boy, Madison Beer, Don Toliver, and more.

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner make it official!

Dating rumours have surrounded beauty mogul Kylie Jenner, 27, and Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet, 28, since 2023. But on 7 May, the pair ended the will-they-wont-they allegations and made their red carpet debut as a couple at the 70th David Di Donatello in Italy. 

Grand Theft Auto 6 finally drops its first trailer

The wait is officially over. After countless questions from fans about when GTA 6 will arrive (GTA 5 was released back in 2013), Rockstar has unveiled the trailer for the highly anticipated game. According to the studio, the new trailer was captured entirely in-game for a PS5, comprised of equal parts gameplay and cutscenes.

“Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them,” the description reads. “But when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle of a conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida — forced to rely on each other more than ever if they want to make it out alive.”

Grand Theft Auto 6 is currently scheduled to release on 26 May 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Lady Gaga makes history in Brazil

Hot off her jaw-dropping headlining performance at Coachella 2025, Lady Gaga has done it again in Brazil. This time, making history as the artist with the biggest standalone concert, with 2.5 million people at Copacabana Beach. This surpasses Madonna’s previous record of 1.6 million people.

“Your heart shines so bright, your culture is so vibrant and special, I hope you know how grateful I am to have shared this historical moment with you,” the ‘Abracadabra’ singer shared on X. Lady Gaga will be embarking on her Mayhem tour this summer.

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