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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Lana Del Rey Performs ‘Ride’ on ‘Later… With Jools Holland’
Lana Del Rey has been tryin' not to get into trouble, but she's got a war in her mind -- so she headed over to the long-running BBC talk show 'Later... With Jools Holland' to deliver a live performance of her latest single, 'Ride.'
Bobbi Kristina Brown to Make Singing Debut on Reality Show
Following in the hallowed footsteps of such second-generation recording artists as Peaches Geldof, Elijah Blue Allman, and James Garfunkel, Bobbi Kristina Brown is set to enter the family business with her professional singing debut on an upcoming episode of 'The Houstons: On Our Own.'
Adele’s Music May Put You to Sleep
Having a hard time getting to sleep lately? The results of a recent survey suggest that Adele might be able to help you get a decent night's rest.
Simon Cowell Gets ‘Swatted’
In today's installment of 'This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things,' TMZ is reporting that 'X Factor' judge Simon Cowell is the latest victim of L.A.'s obnoxious rash of prank 911 calls targeting celebrities -- or, as the kids on the street are calling it, 'swatting.'
Bruno Mars Performs ‘Locked Out of Heaven’ on ‘X Factor U.K.’
We'll still have to wait until next month to hear Bruno Mars' complete 'Unorthodox Jukebox,' but the frequently hatted singer helped whet our appetites for his second album with a recent appearance on the U.K. version of 'X Factor' -- complete with a live performance of the set's leadoff single, 'Locked Out of Heaven.'
Rihanna’s ‘Diamonds’ Are the Billboard Charts’ Best Friend
After nine weeks, Maroon 5's 'One More Night' has been toppled from the top of the Billboard Hot 100. Standing in its place? Rihanna's 'Diamonds,' the leadoff single from her new album 'Unapologetic.'
Carly Rae Jepsen Faces Death Threats From Directioners After AMA Victory
This year's American Music Awards may have set an all-time ratings low for the 40-year institution, but some fans were still heavily invested in who won and lost -- as Carly Rae Jepsen discovered after beating out One Direction for New Artist of the Year.
Austin Mahone Covers One Direction’s ‘More Than This’
He may have scored one of his biggest YouTube hits by covering Justin Bieber, but Austin Mahone isn't a one-trick pony -- he can cover One Direction too, as he demonstrated with his recent version of the group's 'More Than This.'
Christina Aguilera Spritzes Perfume + Shades Mitt Romney
With a new album, a new fragrance, and a judges' seat on one of the most-watched singing competitions on TV, Christina Aguilera has plenty to talk about -- and true to form, she held nothing back during her recent appearance on the syndicated talk show 'Extra.'
Listen to JoJo’s New Mixtape Track ‘We Get By’
She still isn't finished with her long-delayed third album, but JoJo's been keeping busy -- and 'We Get By,' the first single from her upcoming mixtape 'Agape,' is the latest proof.
Kelly Clarkson Will Marry Her Boyfriend But Isn’t Rushing to the Altar
They've got a brand new house together -- and one of Nashville's happiest high-profile relationships -- but Kelly Clarkson says that she and her boyfriend Brandon Blackstock aren't in any hurry to put a ring on it.
Selena Gomez to Release Her Next Album in March 2013
She's spent the year on a self-imposed musical hiatus, but Selena Gomez is reportedly ready to get back into the recording studio.
Madonna’s ‘MDNA’ Finally Certified Gold
Record sales sure aren't what they used to be -- these days, even a legend like Madonna has a hard time selling half a million copies of her latest album.
Ne-Yo and Fun. Slated to Perform at Grammy Nominations Concert
The Grammy Awards nominations have become almost as much of an event as the ceremony itself, and this year is no exception: The nominations show, scheduled for Dec. 5, will feature performances from Maroon 5, Ne-Yo, and fun.
Did Kanye West + Kim Kardashian Stiff an Ice Cream Parlor?
As any world traveler knows, it's difficult to keep track of local customs when one is far from home, and the resulting misunderstandings can often be embarrassing. Take, for example, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, who have reportedly been laboring under the delusion that you don't have to pay for ice cream in the U.K.
Christina Aguilera Talks Adam Levine, ‘Lotus’ + Being a ‘Ball Buster’
Much has been made of the bickering chemistry between Christina Aguilera and Adam Levine on 'The Voice' -- but when the subject was raised again during her recent interview with the U.K.'s Daily Telegraph, she summed it up pretty simply: "If a guy’s gonna come and try to get in there and be competitive with me, well, I’m kind of a ball-buster myself."