• #freshpresslive – feb 10/12

    Natalia brings you the latest news on Adele’s interview with Anderson Cooper, Kristen Bell’s interview on Ellen is auto tuned, Ladehawke’s latest music video and much more!

  • #freshpresslive – Feb 8/12

    Natalia discusses what’s new with Pharrell Williams and her thoughts on Karl Lagerfeld’s mean comments towards Adele’s weight. She also shows a roster of animals behaving like humans and, wait until you see the new size of coffee available at Starbucks!

  • #freshpresslive – Feb 7/12

    Natalia dishes the latest news on the Juno Awards nominees, the upcoming Spiderman 3D film starring Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield and is Katy Perry hooking up with Tim Tebow? Watch today’s episode to find out.

  • Small Talk – The Kooks (2 of 2)

    When The Kooks are in the studio they’re focused and most importantly, sober. Watch Hugh and Luke explain their reasoning below.

  • Small Talk – The Kooks (1 of 2)

    The Kooks released a new album called “Junk of the Heart,” and you would think Hugh and Luke would be very excited about it. Well, they seemed rather indifferent to be honest. We spoke about that and why they don’t care about critics.

  • #freshpresslive – Feb 2/12

    Natalia dishes the latest in entertainment news on Joan Rivers, Lana Del Rey and a brand new trailer for the movie Hunger Games.

  • #freshpresslive – Feb 1/12

    Natalia talks about how Snooki might be pregnant, Nicolas Cage’s Cage Rage, Elisabetta Canalis is dating Steve-O and more for Feb 1, 2012.

  • #freshpresslive – Jan 31/12

    Natalia dishes the news on Miley Cyrus breaking her tailbone, a 100 year old woman who plays the Nintendo DS to stay young and Houston, Texas contemplating a statute of Beyonce.

  • #freshpresslive – Jan 30/12

    David Beckham debuts a new line of underwear, the worst dressed celebrity – Shy’m and Matthew Broderick is back as Ferris Bueller with a brand new commercial airing during the Super Bowl on Feb 5th 2012.

  • Small Talk – Daniel Radcliffe (1 of 3)

    Daniel Radcliffe is back with his new movie The Woman In Black. It’s a bone chilling remake of a film from the ’80s. Ironically, Daniel actually scares very easily but he’s not afraid of ghosts. In this interview he tells us what really gives him the creeps.

  • Small Talk – Graffiti6 (2 of 3)

    Next time you’re struggling to make conversation, try asking this question: “If you could invite anyone (living or dead) to the perfect house party, who would it be?”

  • Small Talk – Graffiti6 (1 of 3)

    Graffiti6 is starting to make their North American invasion, and they are hitting up the Tonight Show. Does this sound familiar? Well the Beatles made the exact same journey over 40 years ago. Naturally, @jordans_life had to make some comparisons.

  • Small Talk – Nick Carter (3 of 3)

    Nick plays World of Warcraft. Not only that, he’s the head of his guild, demonstrating that it IS possible to juggle being a hardcore gamer with being a top-selling recording artist.

  • Small Talk – Nick Carter (2 of 3)

    During a LIVE interview on andPOP.com Nick Carter gave out a number and took phone calls from his fans. These were real phone calls from real fans who we gave exclusive access to one of the biggest recording artists of our generation.

  • Small Talk – Nick Carter (1 of 3)

    There were great questions about music, fitness, the backstreet boys but the most popular question, however, was about his underwear. In this clip Nick talks about his his ‘Haynes’ and covering his fans with glow in the dark paint.

  • Small Talk – Hedley (2 of 2)

    When releasing new music today, half the battle is online promotion. However, contests, signed merch and giveaways aren’t always the best solutions. When working on their latest album, Hedley came up with a brilliant idea, they decided to make trailers.

  • Small Talk – Hedley (1 of 2)

    It’s hard to prepare for an interview with Hedley. So in this interview, we threw caution to the wind, got a 24 of beer and broadcast the interview live on our USTREAM (andPOP.tv). Eventually Jacob, Dave and @jordans_life ended up talking about hairy legs, their newest music video and more.

  • Small Talk – Marina and The Diamonds (2 of 2)

    Diamandis from Marina and The Diamonds talks to us about her very serious disease. It’s called synaesthetic. And we lied, it’s not a disease. More like a cool condition. Diamandis explains further.

  • Small Talk – Neverest

    Would you be embarrassed if someone scrolled through your iPod? We sit down with Spee and Brendan to talk about the diverse music on their playlist.

  • Small Talk – Marina and The Diamonds (1 of 2)

    Marina and The Diamonds are working on some new music, but Marina is being very secretive about it. Although the release has been delayed, she let’s us in on some secrets about the new album, and how alcohol changed her life.

 
 

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Small Talk With Motopony: Rave Culture (2 of 2)

Posted by andPOP Staff on October 5th, 2011

High school is a strange place. Most people don’t really “find themselves” until a friend gives them LSD and they spend the rest of their free time circle dancing at raves. That’s pretty much the story with the Daniel Blue of Motopony and we’re really glad he did. The band talks about how rave culture influenced their music and the interesting journey to where they are today.

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Rant N Rave: The Oscars

Posted by Irene Ogrodnik on February 23rd, 2009


Hollywood’s biggest award show is over for another year. Done. Kaput. No more bets on who will win and who will lose (although if I actually gambled on who would take home an Oscar, I would be a bit richer today). And while last night’s winners polish their statues and the losers polish off another bottle of Skinny Wine, I am giving kudos to one of the best Academy Awards show in years.

Here’s why last night Oscars rocked:

The host:

Hugh Jackman. He’s sexy, charming and helped made the usual dull Oscars entertaining. His musical montage of the year’s celebrated films –along this poorly made props (thank you recession)– and duet with Anne Hathaway rocked. He made the celebrities laugh—which makes him an automatic hit. He better be back next year.

The guests:

Brangelina–While most people were waiting for Angie and Brad to make their way down the red carpet—I couldn’t care less. Although both extremely talented and stunning—they are overrated. Besides, is it me or does Angelina have a permanent cold look to her? Girl needs to smile more often. Take some cues from Aniston. Yeah, I said it. (more…)

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Rant ‘N Rave: Angelina Jolie Vs. Octomom

Posted by Irene Ogrodnik on February 21st, 2009


I tried my darn hardest to avoid ranting (impossible to rave) about the world’s most famous mother to 14 biological children. And you know I am not talking about Angelina Jolie—even though this particular pop-culture “celebrity” might wish otherwise.

But after reading about Nadya Suleman (better known as Octomom) this past month, I just had to give my two cents. I couldn’t resist. It’s like gossip mags avoiding photos and interviews from train wreck couple Heidi Montag and her douchebag boyfriend/husband/pet Spencer Pratt.

Impossible—I know.

By now you know how Suleman came to be Octomom. She was implanted with six embryos through in-vitro fertilization. Two of the embryos split, which resulted in the eight babies.

You also know that, according to the Associated Press, she has six OTHER children at home as well. (more…)

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Rant ‘N Rave: Celebrity Babies

Posted by Irene Ogrodnik on February 16th, 2009

They wear designer clothing and shoes yet they are only less than four feet tall (no, not the Olsen Twins). They are millionaires and they haven’t worked a day in their lives (nope, not Paris Hilton either). Their parents are (usually) talented and in most cases, ridiculously beautiful.

I’m talking about celebrity babies. And I love them.

From Honor Marie Warren (Mom: Jessica Alba) to Nahla Ariela Aubry (Mom: Halle Berry) these kids are too cute. And the world adores them too.

But, there’s one little tot who I think is the cutest of all. And it’s not Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt. She may have her mother’s killer stunning facial features and her daddy’s golden locks but, even though she may have one of the most attractive parents in showbiz, she doesn’t compare to another toddler with almost equally famous parents. (more…)

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Rant ‘N Rave: Joaquin Phoenix

Posted by Irene Ogrodnik on February 13th, 2009


There are only a few words to describe Joaquin Phoenix’s appearance on David Letterman two nights ago. Bizarre, awkward, uncomfortable and hilarious (thanks to Letterman) are a few and, well, that’s about it.

But there is something about his behaviour that doesn’t quite convince me (and many others) that his transition from an actor to a would-be singer is something serious.

Ever since Phoenix announced he was retiring from acting back in October 2008 in order to focus on a music career—I didn’t buy it. When news broke that friend and brother-in-law Casey Affleck would “document” (or mocument) his career to making hip-hop music—I had to hold back laughter. (more…)

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Rant ‘N Rave: Rihanna and Chris Brown: Assault Drama

Posted by Irene Ogrodnik on February 9th, 2009

There’s something about Chris Brown I just don’t like. At least, when compared to his girlfriend Rihanna. He just doesn’t measure up to her success, talent and likeability.

So when news broke last night that R&B’s sexiest couple would be M.I.A. at the Grammys—I knew something was up. How could music’s hottest duo miss out on one of the biggest awards show in entertainment? Especially since both were scheduled to perform that very night?

Lets ask Brown.

According to E! News, Perezhilton.com and every other news media outlet, Brown turned himself in to Los Angeles police over an alleged assault on an unidentified woman—which multiple sources have just confirmed was the “Disturbia” star. (more…)

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Rant ‘N Rave: The Grammys

Posted by Irene Ogrodnik on February 7th, 2009


Tomorrow night, music buffs will pull away from Guitar Hero—for a mere few hours—to tune into the biggest and, sometimes, the most entertaining award show.

Tomorrow night, it’s the freakin’ Grammys.

It’s full of glitz, glamour and shady artists. From the over-and-underdressed stars to the arrival of the Jonas Brothers on the carpet (I hope that one, if not all, fans finally realize how untalented these creatures really are) the Grammy’s are somewhat equivalent to the Academy Awards.

And, even though the Grammys have let me down before(ahem, John Mayer’s five nominations this year for… what did he recently release?) they also provided good surprises (the 2007 much-hyped reunion of The Police. Sting is still sexy). (more…)

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Rant ‘N Rave: Eddie Murphy

Posted by Irene Ogrodnik on February 2nd, 2009


I feel bad for Eddie Murphy. He got trapped and tricked into having sex with Spice Girl Mel B. Then she got pregnant. He denied the baby was his; claiming Scary Spice was a tramp. Then DNA proved the baby was his. Now he’s a deadbeat dad. Really, I feel SO bad for Eddie A-hole Murphy.

It must be hard to have the title as a shiteous and deadbeat father who cares about no one but himself. Really. I feel your pain jackass.

But if you feel a bit confused, then let’s rewind just a tad. A-hole Murphy dated Mel B. THEY had sex. No wait. She SOMEHOW used her Spice Girls super powers to seduce him. A-hole Murphy then claimed that Mel insisted she was on birth control. He also claimed they only had sex THREE times. (more…)

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Rant ‘N Rave: The Best/Worst of January

Posted by Irene Ogrodnik on January 30th, 2009

It’s been 30 days into the New Year, which means 30 days full of things to rave and rant about in pop culture. Here’s the month’s best and the worst in entertainment, music, celebrities and all things mainstream.

RAVE:

5) Amy Winehouse Gets Robbed: No, I am not referring to her marriage. I am talking about her apartment in London. According to eonline.com, thieves stole roughly $21, 000 worth of property, including pricy recording equipment, a flat-screen TV and five supposedly irreplaceable guitars. And they didn’t steal any drugs? They couldn’t have possibly missed it. Hmm, this story sounds kind of sketchy.

4) James Morrison: His amazing singles “You Give Me Something” and “Wonderful World” are only glimpses into this man’s talent. Last week, he earned a nomination for Best Male Solo Artist at the Brit Awards. His newest single “Broken Strings” with Nelly Furtado has reached No 2 on the U.K. singles chart. His voice is sexy. His lyrics are beautiful and brilliant. Sure he may look like Coldplay’s Chris Martin but his raspy voice serenades women AND men. I think I’m in love. Don’t tell my boyfriend. (more…)

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Rant ‘N Rave: Girlicious

Posted by Irene Ogrodnik on January 22nd, 2009


Just when I thought the days of young girls dressing up like strippers and disguising themselves as singers were gone after the early years of Britney were long over, Miley Cyrus and Girlicious just had to prove me wrong.

Damn you skanky pop stars.

When Robin Antin—the genius behind the other barely-clothed girl group known as Pussycat Dolls—decided to create another “masterpiece”, I was curious to see the end result. PCD were an international success. And while my love for Girlicious is non-existent, I kinda like PCD.

And here’s why:

1) Their songs are catchy. Yeah, sure the video for the single “I Hate This Part” is shot in the desert even though the first line of the song is “We’re driving slow through the snow on 5th Avenue…” But this is what you get when you sing songs you don’t write. Anyway the lyrics are a bit cheesy but at least it’s not “stupid shit.” (more…)

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Rant ‘N Rave: Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio

Posted by Irene Ogrodnik on January 16th, 2009


The self-proclaimed “king of the world” and his movie star love are back.

Yes, the world’s hottest on-screen couple are once again making girls squeal and boys shamelessly admit that they understand what all the fuss is about.

Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. Their names just roll off your tongue like sweet candy. Kate is the woman that everyone dreams about—men and women—and Leo is the object of every man’s envy.

Some might say that Brangelina was once the hottest couple on screen—I beg to differ (although both Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Titanic differ offer equally steaming sex scenes. And, oh please, don’t make me describe either of them to you). (more…)

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