A professional pop culture junkie for more than 25 years, Jeff Giles regularly surfaces in a number of far-flung locations on the Web, including Rotten Tomatoes, Paste Magazine, Movies with Butter, PopCrush, Ultimate Classic Rock, Diffuser, and Loudwire. He's also the editor-in-chief of Popdose and its parent-oriented affiliate, Dadnabbit, and the author of the upcoming book "Llanview in the Afternoon: An Oral History of 'One Life to Live.'"
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Rihanna Makes History
Rihanna's 'Stay' is one of the standout cuts from her 'Unapologetic' album, as well as one of the biggest hits of the year -- and, with its ascent to the top spot on Billboard's Pop Songs chart this week, it's also a new career milestone for her.
Nicki Minaj Goes Back to Hip-Hop Roots in ‘Up in Flames’ Video
Her success speaks for itself, but if there's a weakness in Nicki Minaj's empire, her detractors would say it's her tendency to focus on the pop side of her musical personality at the expense of her prodigious rap skills -- a complaint that should be silenced with her latest single, 'Up in Flames.'
Taylor Swift to Release ’22’ as Next ‘Red’ Single
It's been a few months since Taylor Swift released a single from her quadruple-platinum 'Red' album, but that doesn't mean she's finished with it.
New Details on Frank Ocean + Chris Brown’s Fight Paint Brown as an Aggressor
Given his reputation as a bit of a hothead, most people have basically assumed that Chris Brown was to blame for whatever went down between him and Frank Ocean on Jan. 27 -- and it shouldn't surprise anyone that one of Ocean's producers is confirming that version of events.
Macklemore Shocked at Success of ‘Thrift Shop’
The words "success" and "thrift shop" tend not to go together very often, but there's an exception to every rule -- just ask Macklemore, whose latest single is approaching 2 million in sales.
Cher Lloyd Teams Up With Juicy J on ‘With Ur Love’
She's already getting down to work on her next record, but that doesn't mean Cher Lloyd has given up on taking over U.S. radio with singles from her debut album 'Sticks + Stones.' As proof, here's a freshly remixed version of her song 'With Ur Love,' with a new verse from none other than Three 6 Mafia rapper Juicy J.
Taylor Swift Wants Harry Styles Back
Not so fast, Harry Styles fans hoping to get a crack at the One Direction singer following his hyped-up split with Taylor Swift! According to the latest rumors, Swift is angling for a Haylor reunion.
Ed Sheeran to Record Followup to ‘+’ During Taylor Swift Red Tour
If you've been eyeing Ed Sheeran's busy tour schedule and fretting that it could take him forever to get around to following up his hit '+' album, don't worry -- he won't be waiting long before he gets back to the studio.
PS22 Covers Swedish House Mafia’s ‘Don’t You Worry Child’
They've been called "the best-known elementary-school chorus on the planet," and they've performed with everyone from Katy Perry to Common, but the adorably harmonizing kids of New York's PS22 Chorus are probably always going to be best known for their YouTube covers of other artists' hits -- and they've done it again with their version of Swedish House Mafia's latest (and presumably fin
Sex Offender Claims to Get Brainwave Messages from Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber can do anything! Sell millions of records, score hit singles, date one of the loveliest pop stars on the planet, and... send telepathic messages to pedophiles. Wait, what?
Watch New Promo for Season 4 of ‘The Voice’
With another season of 'The Voice' on the books, it's time to pause and reflect, to sit and think for awhile about the singers we loved and all the music they made on their way to capturing a nation's hearts. Ha ha, just kidding! It's really time for the first commercial for next season.
Kesha Would Have Sex With Justin Bieber
Because there's no time like the weekend for a perfectly silly bit of celebrity news-type stuff, we feel obligated to inform you that while Kesha has denied those nasty rumors regarding her having carnal knowledge of young Justin Bieber, that doesn't mean she wouldn't be willing.