For when you want to open your eyes to the world, get grounded in social activism, or just kick back with some behind-the-scenes celebrity scoop.

From the Black Lives Matter movement and climate change to more lighthearted news of celebrity gossip, social media kept us more connected and informed than ever this year amidst a changing pop culture landscape.

From the preponderance of athleisure to new streaming shows "On Pointe" and "Tiny Pretty Things," the art form of ballet has rarely been more dominant in pop culture than it is today.