Category: Pop Culture
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Conan and Dave Franco Take Tinder For a Spin
Not as themselves, of course. Conan O’Brien decided to channel his inner creep and join the popular dating app, Tinder, with Dave Franco on his show last week. For the profiles, Conan chose the name Chip Whitley, and Franco chose Ghengis Roundstone. Both used their real photos for the profile. Not sure how those ladies…
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“Bieber Hair” Helps Fight Against Skin Cancer
Apparently Justin Bieber is doing some good deeds these days? It turns out that Bieber’s infamous haircut, one that he no longer sports these days, helps protect against skin cancer. Researchers Bernard Cohen and Crystal Agi of Johns Hopkins University conducted the study in which they concluded that the hairdo’s bangs protect the forehead, preventing…
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Exclusive Interview with DJ and Producer Goldroom (Josh Legg)
If you’re a fan of EDM and you’re not listening to Los Angeles based DJ and producer Goldroom (Josh Legg), you’re missing out. Last week, Goldroom and his live band came to NYC to perform at Rough Trade and the Bowery Ballroom with Chela, an Australian alt-pop singer whose vocals are featured in his song…
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Exclusive Interview with Chela @ Rough Trade NYC
On Wednesday night, the Australian alt-pop goddess that is Chela performed live with Goldroom at Rough Trade in NYC. Fans of EDM might know Chela for hits such as “Fifteen” and “Romanticise.” Her latest single, “Zero,” released in March, features 80s melodies and soft vocals that are very reminiscent of old school funk. After her…
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Lupita Nyong’o Glows in New Lancôme Campaign Ad
Oscar winning actress Lupita Nyong’o is the face of the new campaign ad for Lancôme’s Teint Idole Ultra 24H Long Lasting Foundation. “The secret I never intended to keep: @lancomeUSA#TeintIdoleUltra24H,” reads the caption on the photo posted to her Instagram account on Tuesday. http://instagram.com/p/ppFKR7nuci/ The 31-year-old Kenyan beauty joins brand supporters Julia Roberts, Kate Winslet,…
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Meet Taylor Swift’s New Kitty: Olivia Benson
Taylor Swift got a new kitty, and guess what she named her? Olivia Benson, as in Mariska Hargitay’s character on Law and Order. The tiny white cat sits on Swift’s lap in an Instagram photo with the caption, “Meet Olivia Benson.” Apparently Taylor Swift has been a fan of the popular crime television series for…
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Lil’ Kim’s Newborn: New Addition to Crazy Celeb Baby Names
Monday morning at 9:58 a.m., Lil’ Kim and rapper Mr. Papers welcomed their first child. The baby girl was born in New Jersey at Hackensack University Medical Center. She weighs 6 pounds and 5 ounces. Her name? Royal Reign. I’m wondering if it’s going to be Royal Reign Papers or Royal Reign Jones. The…
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Happy 51st Birthday, Johnny Depp!
I cannot believe that Johnny Depp is 51 today! The actor has accomplished so much thus far, including getting his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and winning a Golden Globe for his performance in Sweeny Rodd. Whenever I think of Johnny Depp, I remember the all of the crazy character transformations he’s…
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Meet Vitalii Sediuk: Celebrity Prankster
Will Brad Pitt be the end of this? At the red carpet premiere of Maleficent last Wednesday, the news managed to focus on someone other than just the cast and crew of the film. Vitalii Sediuk, Ukranian journalist and well known celebrity prankster, managed to get passed red carpet security to attack Brad Pitt, breaking…
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#KimyeWedding: The Details of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Wedding Weekend
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are officially married! The two tied the knot yesterday, May 24th, after knowing each other for about 10 years. Kim and Kanye got engaged in October of 2013. Since then, speculations on how extravagant the wedding would be flew left and right. Now that the wedding is over, here are…
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