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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Selena Gomez Under Fire for Wearing Bindis
If she'd never heard the phrase "cultural appropriation" before her performance at Sunday's (April 14) MTV Movie Awards, you can bet Selena Gomez knows what it means now.
Selena Gomez + Justin Bieber Slated to Present at Radio Disney Awards
Generally speaking, the Radio Disney Awards tend not to be one of the more highly anticipated awards shows of the year -- but the 2013 edition will have at least few more eyeballs turned its direction, thanks to some potentially awkward scheduling.
Taylor Swift Outselling Exes Harry Styles, Joe Jonas + John Mayer in Concert Tickets
It's often said that revenge is a dish best served cold -- but as Taylor Swift is finding out, it's also pretty good if you can serve it in front of thousands of screaming fans.
Adam Levine + T.I. Linked to Drug Lawsuit
Have Adam Levine and T.I. been busy blazing something other than a trail up the Billboard charts?
Selena Gomez Makes the Promo Rounds for ‘Come + Get It’ [VIDEO]
With her bikini-clad antics in 'Spring Breakers' currently lighting up the box office and her recent appearance on 'The Late Show with David Letterman' still wagging tongues, Selena Gomez is having a Moment -- so what better time to premiere her new single on Ryan Seacrest's show?
The-Dream Won’t Work With Keyshia Cole After She Dissed Beyonce
The fallout from Keyshia Cole's ill-advised (and somewhat bizarre) Twitter beef with Beyonce continues to grow, with multi-platinum producer The-Dream the latest to join the fray.
Jessica Sanchez Talks ‘Glee’ + New Album
In the months since concluding her stint on the show, former 'American Idol' runner-up Jessica Sanchez has had to patiently wait for her turn at the spotlight while winner Phillip Phillips saw his career take off -- but with her debut album around the corner and a 'Glee' appearance in the works, she's ready for her time to shine.
Nicki Minaj Teams Up With Dr. Dre for Pink Pill Speakers [Video]
You're nobody these days unless you have your own personally branded line of audio gear, and Nicki Minaj isn't about to be left out of the fun -- in fact, she's getting ready to debut her own wireless speaker.
Justin Bieber, Pitbull, Miley Cyrus + More to Appear on Televised Teacher Appreciation Special
On April 23, CBS will mark an early celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Week with a special, titled 'The Real Change Project: Artists for Education.' They'll have some pretty big names involved, including Justin Bieber, Pitbull, and Miley Cyrus.
Taylor Swift Texted Ed Sheeran to Join Red Tour
We've always liked to imagine that when Taylor Swift needs to send someone a message, ponies are somehow involved -- or, at the very least, scented, glitter-festooned stationery. Sadly, the truth is far more mundane.
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.
Miley Cyrus Dances Awkwardly in Lil Kim Behind the Scenes Video
When you've already recorded a duet with Bret Michaels of Poison, it's kind of hard to surprise anybody anymore, but give Miley Cyrus credit where credit's due: She keeps managing to turn up in unexpected places.