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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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.
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.
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.
Carly Rae Jepsen Duets With A Friend in London on ‘Rest From the Streets’
Carly Rae Jepsen scored arguably the definitive hit of 2012 with 'Call Me Maybe,' but she's been having a tough time driving subsequent singles up the charts -- so maybe what her voice needs is a change of setting, in the form of a duet with rising Danish pop sensations A Friend in London.
Is One Direction’s Harry Styles Still a Member of His Old Band?
Much as some of us might like to believe that the members of our favorite boy bands and girl groups were brewed up in a petri dish before taking over our YouTube queues and iPod playlists, they really did have lives before they became famous -- and that includes Harry Styles of One Direction.
Blake Shelton + Adam Levine Dish on New ‘Voice’ Coaches for Season 4
Anyone who was worried that the influx of new coaching talent on Season 4 of 'The Voice' might disrupt Adam Levine and Blake Shelton's incessant joshing can officially set their minds at ease.
The Game Gives Marijuana Law Advice to Justin Bieber
Some of us might be up in arms regarding those recent photos that purport to depict Justin Bieber joining the doobie brothers, but don't worry, Justin -- the Game ain't mad at ya.
Watch New Promo for Season 4 of ‘The Voice’
With another season of 'The Voice' on the books, it's time to pause and reflect, to sit and think for awhile about the singers we loved and all the music they made on their way to capturing a nation's hearts. Ha ha, just kidding! It's really time for the first commercial for next season.
Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey Get It On to Her Music
For most people, the term "baby-making music" is associated with classic R&B acts like Barry White or Marvin Gaye -- but then, most people aren't married to Mariah Carey.
Fun. Say Grammy Nominations Make Them Feel Like They ‘Belong’
It's been a pretty incredible year for the guys in fun., who kicked off 2012 with the smash hit 'We Are Young' and are closing it out with a hefty pile of Grammy nominations. Now, says band member Andrew Dost, the guys finally feel like they belong.
Michael Buble Sings Adam Sandler’s ‘Hanukkah Song’
Some celebrities run from TMZ's cameras. Others attack the people operating them. Michael Buble, on the other hand, makes them part of the story.
Olly Murs on His Debut Album, Flo Rida’s Muscles + Touring With One Direction
Between touring with One Direction and recording with Flo Rida, Olly Murs has had a pretty terrific 2012 -- and if he has anything to say about it, it's only the beginning of the U.K. singer's ascent to worldwide crossover success.