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Pop Culture's Spring Awakening: Jason Momoa, Ed Sheeran & Nick Jonas Are Doing The Most

Three men walk into pop culture heaven — one's a Hawaiian war chief, one's a ginger with a guitar, and one's singing about breakups in reverse. Guess who's who in this spring’s most unexpected celebrity glow-ups?

Spring 2025 is blooming, and so are the kings of pop culture. We're talking ukuleles, Broadway ballads, and a very intense Hawaiian war epic. If you're wondering what’s hot and happening in entertainment this week — and want to keep your thumb firmly on the glittery, often chaotic pulse of celebrity life — here's your cheat sheet.


Jason Momoa: From Trident to Tribal Chief

First up, the man, the myth, the Momoa. The former "Aquaman" hunk has traded his underwater kingdom for the sun-soaked shores of 18th-century Hawaii in his new Apple TV+ series "Chief of War".


And yes, it's as epic as it sounds. Think Game of Thrones, but with surfboards and significantly fewer dragons. This sweeping historical drama dives deep (pun intended) into the unification of Hawaii, spotlighting indigenous Polynesian culture with an almost entirely Polynesian cast and lots of spoken Hawaiian. It's intense, passionate, beautifully shot, and blessedly lacking in CGI zombies.


Honestly, if you’re not watching Jason flex his acting muscles and his pecs in a loincloth, you’re missing out on television's latest “whoa” moment.


Ed Sheeran: The Ginger Prince Rises Again

Meanwhile, Ed Sheeran has re-emerged from his cottagecore cocoon like a beautifully bearded butterfly. Following some rough patches — both legal and personal — Ed’s back with his latest album "Play", and let me tell you, it slaps.



Gone are the moody numbers where he stares longingly out windows. In their place? Joyful, rhythmic, globally influenced bops that are basically musical serotonin. Ed says he’s rediscovered the joy of collaboration, and it shows. His songs now feel like street festivals in audio form — breezy, vibrant, and full of musical tapas.


Sheeran’s evolution is what we in the biz call a "glow-up of the soul." If your playlist hasn’t had a Sheer-reshuffle lately, it’s time.


Nick Jonas Sings Sad Songs in Reverse And speaking of soul, we can’t forget Nick Jonas — former Disney darling, current Broadway heartbreaker. He’s starring in "The Last Five Years" alongside powerhouse Adrienne Warren, and it's pure musical-theater gold.

Nick Jonas Sings Sad Songs in Reverse

And speaking of soul, we can’t forget Nick Jonas — former Disney darling, current Broadway heartbreaker. He’s starring in "The Last Five Years" alongside powerhouse Adrienne Warren, and it's pure musical-theater gold.


This emotional rollercoaster of a show tells the story of a relationship—he starts at the beginning, she starts at the end, and somewhere in the middle your tear ducts start filing HR complaints. Nick brings his boy-band sensitivity and Broadway chops to the role, and let’s be honest: it's the most romantic math problem we’ve ever seen.


Nick Jonas + heartbreak + piano ballads = ticket sales and tears.


Streaming Picks Worthy of Your Couch Time

If you're more of a sofa-thespian, don't worry — the streaming gods have blessed us this April. Netflix is serving up the final season of "You", "Black Mirror" season 7 (time to unplug everything you own), and the chaos-fueled dating show "Pop the Balloon Live", which sounds exactly as absurd and delightful as it should.


Paramount+ is dropping nostalgic bombs like Space Jam and The Truman Show, while Max (formerly HBO Max, now just very confident) rolls out new seasons of "Hacks", "The Last of Us", and "The Rehearsal" — or as I like to call it, “Nathan Fielder Gaslights the Universe, Season 2.”


TL;DR:

  • Jason Momoa goes full warrior-poet in Chief of War.

  • Ed Sheeran drops Play, dances joyfully into your heart.

  • Nick Jonas breaks up backwards on Broadway and we’re here for it.

  • Streaming is a buffet. Pile your plate.


If pop culture had a stock market, these boys would be trending up — shirtless, harmonizing, and emotionally vulnerable. And isn’t that what spring is all about? Stay tuned for updates and more in-depth coverage of your favorite celebrities and entertainment news! Create a free membership account with us today!

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References

  • "Is Chief of War the Next Game of Thrones?" – GQ, 2025. Link

  • "How Ed Sheeran Got His Groove Back" – TIME Magazine, 2025. Link

  • "The Last Five Years" starring Nick Jonas – The New Yorker, 2025. Link

  • "Everything Coming to Paramount+ and Max – April 2025" – PopCulture.com, 2025.

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