Blake Shelton’s Twitter Trolls Clearly Don’t Listen To Country Music
What’s missed by the social justice critics is that even people on minimum wage deserve songs that reflect their lives and aspirations.
Taylor Swift’s Disappointing Arc Is Generationally Representative
Taylor Swift’s special talent used to be capturing teenage love and heartbreak in a way that rang true. But what was once precocious is now pretentious.
Taylor Swift’s Mediocre ‘Evermore’ Can’t Solve 2020’s Problems
While new music is a welcome surprise, many have been praising Taylor Swift for magically fixing 2020. She didn’t — and no other pop culture trend can.
Podcast: ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Alex Trebek Became An Icon Of American Pop Culture
Alex Trebek’s legacy will continue to live on through the seemingly timeless effect of game shows on American culture.
Bieber’s Song ‘Holy’ Is Better Than Mainstream Christian Music
A song at the top of the Billboard that promotes a Christian view of marriage is not something I had slated for 2020.
The Left Can’t Stand Tolkien’s Christian-Influenced ‘Lord Of The Rings,’ So Amazon Is Giving It A ‘Game Of Thrones’ Makeover
It is obvious the left has it in for Tolkien and his work. This could not stop a major company like Amazon from wanting to profit off Tolkien’s hugely popular Legendarium.
Oprah Joins Plot To Convince Americans Their Country Is Racist
This effort to extend the 1619 reeducation program into popular culture is particularly dangerous because stories have the power to change minds through emotion instead of reason.
Reporter’s Joe Exotic Question Was More Legitimate Than Asking Whether ‘KungFlu’ Is Racist
Americans could use a little less pontificating about hypothetical racism and a little more “Tiger King.”
Vanessa Hudgens Weighs In On Wuhan Virus: ‘Like, Yeah, People Are Gonna Die’
Actress Vanessa Hudgens posted on Instagram Live to update her followers on her thoughts during the Wuhan coronavirus quarantine.
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Officially Bites The Dust
Once a major pop culture spectacle, the annual special had become increasingly controversial on the feminist left. And now it’s canceled.
Why Kanye Will Back Off His Christianity Phase A Bit, And That’s A Good Thing
With its legitimacy in question more than ever, for the moment Kanye West has become the face of American Christianity. Is that good?
Kanye West’s Life Transformation ‘Is A Free Man Talking’
Reactions from conservatives and Christians to Kanye West’s new leaf have ranged from overblown to overly cynical. I understand both.
David Spade’s ‘Lights Out’ Is A Promising Addition To Late Night
David Spade’s new Comedy Central show ‘Lights Out’ is poised to evolve into a reliably comfortable space for talented comedians to freewheel.
Cardi B And Bernie Sanders Tape Campaign Video, Blossoming Friendship Continues
Despite earlier protestations at high taxes, A-list rapper Cardi B is aligning herself more closely with socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt) presidential candidacy this week.
Niche-ified Pop Culture Could Lead To Either A Renaissance Or A Dark Age
If Americans resist the urge to huddle in niches and use entertainment for validation and pleasure, they will continue progressing towards a brighter future with stronger communities.
In The Era Of Niches, Pop Culture Is Starting To Feel More Mysterious Than Ever
What does cultural impact look like in an era of proliferating niches, where the metrics are murky?
How Ariana Grande Reflects A Muddled Millennial Mood
It’s almost the one-year anniversary of Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson’s romance, which deserves a second look in light of Grande’s stratospheric success.
How ‘A Star Is Born’ Makes A Case For ‘Green Book’
Extended from music to movies, ‘A Star Is Born’s’ complicated statement on pop actually kind of supports the case for ‘Green Book.’