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fromVulture
14 hours ago

Netflix's Pop Culture Jeopardy! Will Be a Daily Affair

Pop Culture Jeopardy! is moving to Netflix and will release new episodes daily for its second season starting May 11.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
9 hours ago

What Zendaya Leaves Unsaid

Zendaya's films often avoid focusing on race, raising questions about the impact on character development and emotional depth.
Music
fromQueerty
9 hours ago

Madonna's latest reinvention is literally serving c*nt & it's causing a gay panic - Queerty

Madonna is set to release her 15th studio album, Confessions II, in 2026, signaling a new era in pop music.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
7 hours ago

Rihanna Jumped On The Literary Chic Trend With Her Fave It Bag

Literary chic is a rising trend in fashion, highlighted by celebrity endorsements and novel-inspired accessories.
NYC music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
11 hours ago

'American Idol' narrows to Top Nine as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honorees are revealed

Billy Idol was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during an episode of American Idol featuring its Top Nine contestants.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 day ago

TMZ staffs up a new team in D.C. to cover "pop culture and politics"

TMZ expands coverage to Washington D.C. to explore the intersection of pop culture and politics amid a government shutdown.
#coachella
Marketing
fromThe Mirror US
2 days ago

Companies spend millions to send influencers to Coachella festival

Coachella generates significant revenue, with brands investing heavily in influencer marketing to enhance their presence at the festival.
fromBustle
4 days ago
Fashion & style

TZR's Star-Studded Zoeasis Party Was An IRL Festival Style Pinterest Board

Marketing
fromThe Mirror US
2 days ago

Companies spend millions to send influencers to Coachella festival

Coachella generates significant revenue, with brands investing heavily in influencer marketing to enhance their presence at the festival.
fromBustle
4 days ago
Fashion & style

TZR's Star-Studded Zoeasis Party Was An IRL Festival Style Pinterest Board

fromScary Mommy
5 days ago

Whitney Levitt Is Doing It All, Authentically & Apologetically Herself

I want to grow brands that I'm passionate about, and dirty soda has always been a part of my life. It wasn't just this viral moment that people who watch Secret Lives saw. It was something that's more sustainable.
Chicago
Film
fromConsequence
8 hours ago

Why Isn't There a Movies Hall of Fame?

Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recognizes artistic legacy through a democratic voting process, unlike many awards in Hollywood.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
6 days ago

This Drag Race icon has turned down The Traitors four times

I love Trixie Mattel. I mean, I'm a big fan of Drag Race, but I think Trixie is kind of a unique brand. And, we were thinking, 'Who would be on The Traitors? And, you know, they always pick a drag queen. And, I thought, 'Well, if we have a choice, let's ask Trixie.'
LA Kings
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Celebrity on celebrity: are we losing the art of the big star interview?

Wealthy businesspeople are increasingly held accountable, yet interviews among elites lack critical perspective and often become mutual admiration sessions.
fromVulture
4 days ago

The 14 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

A time jump resets this show's character dynamics with Rue (Zendaya) working off her debt to a drug dealer and seemingly nearly all the series' other female characters engaged in sex work of some kind. Sam Levinson's vision of a woman's life is pretty depressing.
Television
NYC music
fromConsequence
2 days ago

At Coachella, Justin Bieber Sang Along to Old Videos of Himself on His MacBook

Justin Bieber's Coachella performance featured old music in karaoke form, with a stripped-down production and mixed audience engagement.
Film
fromKotaku
3 days ago

New Faces of Death A Fun Stab At Grisly State Of Social Media

The proliferation of graphic content online, especially among children, highlights the disturbing impact of social media on society.
Fashion & style
fromCN Traveller
5 days ago

We asked Harry Styles' stylist what we should be wearing this summer - this is what he said

Harry Lambert is a leading stylist known for his work with Harry Styles and iconic red carpet looks.
Music
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Taylor Swift's 'Elizabeth Taylor' Video Is Basically a Fan Cam

The music video for 'Elizabeth Taylor' lacks narrative and drama, focusing instead on a compilation of the actress's film scenes and interviews.
#tony-awards
Film
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Scientology Runs Are Going Viral On TikTok

Scientology Runs involve people filming themselves trying to run inside Scientology centers before being caught.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
6 days ago

Angel Reese, Anya Taylor-Joy, & Mote It Girls Are Here For This Y2K Print's Comeback

Houndstooth is trending again, embraced by style stars and redefined for modern fashion.
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Alysa Liu share spotlight at iHeartRadio Music Awards

"'The Life of a Showgirl' was really inspired by the energy that I felt like looking into crowds and seeing you guys every single night. This album probably also feels very happy and confident and free because that's the way that I get to feel every single day of my life because of my fiancé, who's here tonight."
Music
NYC LGBT
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

The best photos and details you missed from the 2026 Oscars

The 2026 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre featured memorable moments including a tie in live action shorts, celebrity meetups, and film-inspired fashion that weren't fully captured on the televised broadcast.
Books
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

Jacking into the Consciousness of a Beaver Has Never Been This Fun

Dana and Steve discuss Pixar's Hoppers, HBO's DTF St. Louis, and the 98th Academy Awards, examining their cultural significance and artistic merit.
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

How Long Is 15 Minutes of Fame, Really?

Celebrity fame is temporary and transient, unlike hereditary royalty, with most stars eventually fading into obscurity despite efforts to maintain relevance.
#oscar-fashion
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
3 years ago

PHOTOS: The queerest & most iconic Oscar red carpet fashions that still have us gagging to this day - Queerty

The Oscars red carpet serves as a major fashion spectacle for entertainment fans, with iconic celebrity looks often remembered more than award winners themselves.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Red carpet fashion: What some of the biggest stars have been wearing this awards season

Oscar nominees wore designer gowns and suits from luxury brands including Chanel, Prada, Louis Vuitton, and Tom Ford at pre-awards season events.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
3 years ago

PHOTOS: The queerest & most iconic Oscar red carpet fashions that still have us gagging to this day - Queerty

The Oscars red carpet serves as a major fashion spectacle for entertainment fans, with iconic celebrity looks often remembered more than award winners themselves.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Red carpet fashion: What some of the biggest stars have been wearing this awards season

Oscar nominees wore designer gowns and suits from luxury brands including Chanel, Prada, Louis Vuitton, and Tom Ford at pre-awards season events.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Awards Season and the Management of Cultural Power

Recognition and awards in the art world function as mechanisms of power that determine visibility and who benefits from it, often framed as support during precarious conditions for artists.
fromVogue
2 weeks ago

Who Won Awards Season on Social Media?

These red carpet appearances offered designers the chance to show the world their new direction and make a statement, as the most important audience isn't just those who tune into the ceremonies.
Fashion & style
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A loving homage to pop culture's also-rans: best podcasts of the week

Several new podcasts celebrate overlooked pop culture figures, explore nuanced cultural debates, critique AI-generated content, examine Viking history, and investigate a wrongful murder conviction case.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Photos: Scenes from the 2026 iHeart Music Awards

Taylor Swift accepted the pop album of the year award onstage at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, celebrating her significant contributions to the music industry.
NYC music
Film
fromParade
3 weeks ago

Beloved '80s Star With Iconic Role in 1987 Classic Turns 67

Matthew Modine, turning 67 on March 22, is celebrated for his iconic roles, especially in Full Metal Jacket and recent projects like Stranger Things.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
2 weeks ago

Kim K & More It Girls Are Leaning Into The Hannah Montana-ssance & You Should Too

Fashion lessons from Disney Channel in the 2000s emphasize fearless and fun style, particularly through Hannah Montana's iconic layering.
#academy-awards
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

What to Expect From the Oscars Telecast (And What We'd Change)

The 98th Academy Awards will air Sunday with Conan O'Brien hosting; success depends on film selections, acceptance speeches, and production choices like clips and musical performances.
Film
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

The Oscars' Tie Was Just One Bit Of Drama From The Show

Best Original Song winners for 'Golden' were abruptly cut off during their acceptance speech at the Academy Awards, sparking criticism from viewers who felt the treatment was disrespectful compared to other winners' speaking time.
Film
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

What 79 best actress winners wore to accept their Oscars

The 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026 will feature best actress nominees whose red-carpet fashion choices represent a coronation moment, with styles evolving significantly since 1930.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 month ago

Oscars 2026: Why The Best Creators Build Around Pop Culture

Successful creators now build content around cultural moments and events rather than staying confined to single niches, as algorithm saturation makes niche-focused content interchangeable and undiscoverable.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

PHOTOS: All the winners & gag-worthy moments from the 2026 Queerties Awards - Queerty

The 14th annual Queerties Awards celebrated LGBTQ+ community stars and media, featuring drag race legends, queer entertainers, and community heroes at an elegant Los Angeles venue.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Omission impossible: why the Oscars can never get their In Memoriam tribute right

The Academy's in memoriam selection process involves a committee narrowing hundreds of candidates to approximately 30 names, making omissions of notable figures inevitable despite public outcry.
Fashion & style
fromDefector
4 weeks ago

Brooches Won The Oscars | Defector

Brooches emerged as the dominant red carpet accessory at the Academy Awards, with major Hollywood stars wearing decorative pins on their lapels throughout the event and after-parties.
Film
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2026 Oscars

This year's Oscars ceremony successfully celebrated film through thoughtful hosting, diverse award winners, and production quality that prioritized respect for cinema over self-importance.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Harry Styles review Netflix concert is a communal love-in with some big pop moments

Harry Styles' new album 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally' features a blockbuster campaign with arena shows and Netflix recording, but the music itself lacks the melodic hooks and catchiness of his previous hits.
Digital life
fromFortune
1 month ago

How fandom became culture's power center - and a blueprint for Gen Z's economic influence | Fortune

Fandom empowers Gen Z and Gen Alpha to co-create culture, shape IP, and convert collective creativity into real economic and cultural power.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

Lady Gaga reveals favourite Pokemon for brand's 30th anniversary celebrations

Lady Gaga, Blackpink singer Jisoo and comic Trevor Noah are among the celebrities revealing their all-time favourite Pokémon as part of the Japanese media franchise's 30th birthday celebrations. In a minute-long advert that played during last night's (8 February) Super Bowl 60, singing sensation Lady Gaga declared that, unsurprisingly, her favourite Pokémon is fellow singing sensation, Jigglypuff. "She has a 12 octave vocal range," Gaga explained, adding: "Jigglypuff is my favourite." Gaga was then joined by the cutesy pink creature for a brief duet, in which the pair sang the Pokémon's name in unison. "She uses her voice to protect herself," Gaga added.
Video games
#2016-nostalgia
fromVulture
1 month ago

A Grand Theory of Celebrity and Who-dom

And by "Who-dom," I don't mean the Seussian variety but the taxonomy coined by 's Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger: the vast, sub-stratospheric tier of celebrity occupied by figures whose fame is intensely meaningful to some and virtually nonexistent to everyone else. Whos are defined in opposition to Thems, the indisputable celebrities known to most except those living under a rock or who willingly reject the very notion of pop culture,
Books
Television
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Score Higher Than 7/10 On This Week's Pop Culture Quiz To Prove You're Cool

Week 15 of Double Pop tests pop-culture knowledge with a recap of the Super Bowl halftime show, daytime TV endings, and celebrity dating rumors.
Music
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

16 iconic musicians who have never had a No. 1 song

Despite decades of popularity and critical acclaim, numerous iconic artists including Bruce Springsteen, James Brown, and Nirvana never achieved a number one hit on Billboard's Hot 100 chart.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rise of the veavage: how one look came to rule the red carpet

The 'veavage' trend features deep V-shaped necklines extending from neck to navel, prominently displayed at major awards shows by celebrities including Kristen Bell, Jenna Ortega, and Zendaya.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Digested week: despite the Golden Globes being a joke, the audience keep turning up

The truest thing ever said about the Golden Globes was by Tina Fey when she hosted the awards in 2019 and described the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, a group of junket hacks, as operating out of the back booth of a French McDonalds. The HFPA was disbanded in 2023 after allegations of racism, but 95 former members retained voting rights and on Monday, the show went on.
Television
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

What to watch: Beautiful people keep blowing up in Beauty'

Like those, it scours our culture's incessant preoccupation with physical beauty, both the lusting for it and the lengths we will go to get and keep it. But The Beauty possess a mind of its own as it expounds on rich themes that Murphy's been interested in, mixing humor with black humor while he comments on sinfully glamorous lifestyles and the dark side of human nature and desire.
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

Cher Should Have Been Given a Proper Tribute

The result was a clunky moment in which Cher was brought out to present the award for Record of the Year before Trevor Noah interrupted her to hand over her lifetime-achievement award. Whether or not the Grammys intended for her to make a speech was unclear, but she did nonetheless, and rightfully so! "Thank you, I guess I'm supposed to walk off now. All right," she drifted, before being intercepted
Music
Music
fromVulture
2 months ago

Which Celebrities Rocked 'ICE OUT' Pins at the Grammy Awards?

Celebrities at the 2026 Grammys wore "ICE OUT" and "BE GOOD" pins to honor ICE victims and publicly protest ICE, including onstage "Fuck ICE" statements.
Television
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

2010s Pop Culture Trivia: Wine + Prizes (SF)

Pop culture trivia night tests knowledge of 2010s-to-present memes, streaming, celebrity scandals, reality TV, and social media at Wine Down in San Francisco with prizes.
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Her Dad Was a Forgotten 80s Pop Star. She's Helping Him Go Viral on TikTok

I remember adults coming up to me and saying, 'Ohhh, Medeiros! Like Glenn Medeiros, the guy who sang that love song!' And then they start singing it in front of me," Lyric tells TODAY.com. "Older women would come up to me and say, 'Oh, he was a heartthrob!'
Music
Music
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Durand Bernarr dishes on his big Grammy night, becoming a meme & queering the Super Bowl - Queerty

Durand Bernarr won Best Progressive R&B Grammy for Bloom, celebrated Black History Month and LGBTQ+ visibility, honored independent artists, and announced a deluxe edition.
Fashion & style
fromEsquire
2 months ago

The 50 Most Stylish Men in Music

Musicians are disproportionately stylish because music’s emotional, personal origins translate into authentic, memorable fashion and self-expression.
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Madonna, Kylie, Beyonce &... Loreena McKennitt?! Gays reveal the best concerts they ever attended - Queerty

Madonna, Confessions Tour 2006 at Wembley Arena in London. It was the first concert I had ever went to on my own, as the tickets even back then were so expensive and none of my friends wanted to go. Before it started I went to a shoddy, back street pub nearby and had three pints of beer to build up some Dutch courage.
Music
Film
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Why Is the 2016 Nostalgia Trend Forgetting the Movies?

2016 marked a cinematic shift toward bigger budgets, larger scale, aggressive fan-focused marketing, and spectacle that reshaped audience expectations despite many excellent films.
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Grammys 2026: Five major moments that happened before the show even started

As he held his Grammy in one hand, he brought his other to his eyes, overcome with emotion. The singer said he had never written a speech in his life, but yesterday he decided to write one in anticipation of the award, as a tear began to stream down his face. Another tear appeared on the other side of his face as he opened up about his gratitude for his mother, who had just retired as a registered nurse in a psych ward.
Music
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Pop girls, politics, performances & Cher: All the gayest moments from last night's Grammys - Queerty

The gays' favorite season - awards - continued last night as the biggest names in music gathered at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. It was a big evening for politics, pop girls, and performances as The Recording Academy honored the best tunes of the past year, presided over by Trevor Noah, who hosted the grand event for the sixth and final time.
Music
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