Much was made about the new American Idol judges over the summer. Exit J. Lo and Steven Tyler. Enter Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban, and Ellen DeGeneres again. Just kidding. No Ellen. Enter Mariah Carey. The Carey, Minaj, Urban, and Randy Jackson quartet is quite the odd one. On the latest Popblerd Reality Check Podcast, which you can listen to on this site , my co-host Tiffany and I discussed the judges and whether we thought they were a good fit. While our consensus is mostly that we didn’t […]
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Spin Cycle: Michael Jackson Bad 25
For its’ 25th anniversary, Michael Jackson’s classic Bad album gets the super deluxe treatment. Read our review to find out why you should own this.
Poptificating: The 64th Emmy Awards
Whether we watched the ceremony or skimmed the results, the Popblerd team had one thing in common: we all had strong opinions to voice about the 64th annual Emmy Awards. How strong? Why don’t you read for yourself! Jesse, jilted FX fan: It was fucking awful and awkward. They spaced it out so much at the beginning that all the big ones at the end got played off. And don’t get me started on the lack of FX presence….. Big […]
The Popblerd Reality Check Podcast – It’s Britney *****
Tiffany ( @tvproducerlady on Twitter) and I have been doing this podcast for nearly a year now. And it finally has a name. Welcome to The Popblerd Reality Check. We chop it up for nearly 80 minutes of fun and games and here are some of the things we discuss: – The new American Idol judges panel which now includes Mariah Carey (aka Honey B. Fly), Nikki Minaj, Keith Urban, and Randall Jackson. We wonder how many country artists had to […]
Must See Reality TV – Big Brother Season 14 Finale
I’ll give a quick primer on the long-time reality TV show Big Brother for those who haven’t watched it before. If you have, skip to the next paragraph. An even number of people, called house guests, are selected to join the Big Brother house which is littered with cameras recording 24/7 for three months. They have zero contact with the outside world. The house guests compete for a head of household opportunity, which allows them to nominate two house guests […]
bLISTerd Presents: Back To School: The Honorable Mentions
Here are a few movies that just missed the cut on our best school movies list. Is your favorite still missing?
Blerd Radio: September 2012 Episode 1: The “Bad”Cast (Oh Yeah, And A Contest)
Who’s bad? We’re bad!! Check out the latest Blerd Radio podcast, which is a tribute to Michael Jackson on the 25th anniversary of the release of his classic 1987 album.
The Viewfinder: Ben Folds Five, “Do It Anyway”
Ben Folds Five has released the first video from their new record, “The Sound of the Life of the Mind”, and “Do It Anyway” features Fraggles. FRAGGLES, PEOPLE.
Poptificating: The iPhone 5 Launch
Apple has announced the iPhone 5 officially. Is the Popblerd team rushing to buy, or scratching their heads and asking “Why?”
bLISTerd Goes Back To School! The 10 Best School-Related Movies
It’s back to school time! The Popblerd staff (joined by the Popdose staff) counts down their favorite school-related films of all time.
Blerd Radio: August 2012, Episode 2: Fall Preview
It’s time for a brand new Blerd Radio episode. Big Money and Jesse chat about “American Idol,” the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards, baldness, and Michael Jackson’s birthday!
The Viewfinder: Mariah Carey, “Triumphant (Featuring Rick Ross & Meek Mill)”
Mariah Carey’s new video, “Triumphant” features Rick Ross, Meek Mill, and a boxing ring. Give it a watch!