As 2025 comes to a close, Google’s annual “Year in Search” rankings reveal what Canadians were most curious about in entertainment. From global pop stars to viral stars and headline-making personalities, these search trends reflect the moments that captivated the country all year long.
Taylor Swift topped the charts as the most searched person in Canada in 2025, thanks to her record-breaking Eras Tour, her engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce, and the announcement of her new album The Life of a Showgirl.
Swift’s influence extended beyond music - her Vancouver and Toronto tour stops in late 2024 and early 2025 became cultural events in their own right, overwhelming Canadian cities with dedicated fan energy.
Meghan Markle also ranked high in Canadian search trends. Her return to Instagram, her Netflix series With Love, Meghan, and appearances at the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver and Whistler kept her in the public eye throughout the year.
The coverage extended to ongoing reports around Prince Harry and their entertainment-industry ventures, which consistently grabbed headlines.
Late-night show host Jimmy Kimmel made waves in 2025 after a brief TV suspension sparked a heated debate over free speech and media criticism in North America.
The controversy, combined with public discussions of media influence, kept Kimmel high on Canada’s list of most searched entertainment figures.
Katy Perry was another major search topic this year. She captured attention both for her music career and for her high-profile relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - a story that generated intense media coverage and fan interest.
Perry also made entertainment history by traveling to space aboard a Blue Origin rocket, a unique milestone that further boosted her visibility.
Beyond individuals, Canadians searched widely for trending movies, TV shows, pop culture terms, and viral topics throughout 2025:
• Labubu and other viral social trends
• TV favorites like Severance, Squid Game, and White Lotus
• Hit songs trending nationwide
• Cultural phenomena linked to global entertainment buzz
The list of top entertainment searches reveals not just who Canadians are curious about - it reflects the intersection of global pop culture and local enthusiasm. Music tours, TV hits, celebrity controversies, and major media events all shaped the pop culture landscape this year.
Canada’s entertainment interests in 2025 underscore the country’s diverse cultural tastes - from international megastars and viral internet sensations to television hits and lifestyle influencers. As we step into 2026, these trends give us a snapshot of what captured the nation’s imagination.
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