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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Justin Timberlake Delivers at Post-Grammy Palladium Concert
He's got a Top Five hit on the Billboard Pop charts, another one on the way, and a new album right around the corner, so if you feel like Justin Timberlake is everywhere these days, we can understand why. But Sunday night (Feb. 10) after his Grammy performance, there was only one place to see him: At the Palladium in L.A., in front of 4,000 screaming fans.
Lana Del Rey Teases ‘Great Gatsby’ Soundtrack… and an Engagement Ring?
Her 'Born to Die' album is barely a year old and she just released her latest EP a few months ago, but it looks like Lana Del Rey is already hard at work on her next release.
Watch Fall Out Boy Perform at Their Reunion Show in Chicago
Mere days after bassist Pete Wentz told a reporter from the Chicago Tribune that rumors of a Fall Out Boy reunion were false, singer Patrick Stump teased the crowd at the band's Monday (Feb. 4) comeback gig. "I told you we were gonna come back! Why didn't you believe me?"
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.
Beyonce Announces Dates for 2013 Mrs. Carter Show World Tour
Between all that inauguration nonsense and her bootylicious Super Bowl halftime show, 2013 has felt like the year of non-stop Beyonce so far -- and now that she's followed through on those world tour rumors, we're guessing that feeling won't be going away anytime soon.
Nicki Minaj Doesn’t Care About Grammy Snub
Nicki Minaj was all over the charts in 2012, but when the Grammy Awards are handed out on Feb. 10, her name won't be called, because she didn't receive a single nomination -- and as she told USA Today during a recent interview, that's just fine with her.
NFL Players Sing Their Favorite Beyonce Jams [Video]
Between the presidential inauguration and the Super Bowl, 2013 is shaping up to be the year we can't have a major event without Beyonce showing up to sing -- and that's just fine with the NFL players interviewed for a new clip promoting her appearance at the halftime show during Sunday's (Feb. 3) big game.
Kesha, will.i.am + Macklemore Are Most Popular Workout Songs
Looking for some new tunes to add a little extra pizzazz to your exercise routine? Spotify is here to help: The popular music streaming service has combed its users' public workout playlists and ranked the most popular songs.
Tina Fey Hopes Taylor Swift Writes a Song About Her
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler scored some pretty big laughs when they teased Taylor Swift about her crowded dating history during the Golden Globes a couple of weeks ago, but Swift's fans were not amused -- and even though Swift seems to have put it all behind her, Fey knows there's always a chance she could end up joining the ranks of Swift song subjects.
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.
T.I. Says He Has Several New Songs With Justin Timberlake
Now that we've all had a chance to try on Justin Timberlake's 'Suit & Tie,' it's only natural to wonder what's in store for us in the rest of his upcoming 'The 20/20 Experience' record -- and one person who might know a thing or two is Timberlake's past collaborator, T.I.
Listening to Justin Bieber + One Direction Makes You a Better Person
Juvenile delinquency is a blight on this great nation, what with those kids and all their texting and their hippity-hop, but there's hope for future generations -- and all we need to do to straighten them out is make sure they listen to plenty of Justin Bieber and One Direction.
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.
Fun. Talk Obama Inauguration Ball 2013 Performance
Make it big enough in the music world, and you'll be invited to play all sorts of amazing gigs -- but being asked to perform at a presidential inauguration is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and one that the members of fun. aren't taking for granted.
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.
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.