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 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.
Chris Brown Says Frank Ocean Used ‘Sympathy’ to Snag His Grammy
Just a few days after publicly saying he respects Frank Ocean's music and lulling America into thinking his life would now be something other than a series of feuds and/or offensive statements, Chris Brown is back in action -- and by "action," of course, we mean dissing his enemies and bragging about his sex life with Rihanna.
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 Might Be Smothering Harry Styles
In news that should come as something of an early Christmas gift for certain hysterical One Direction fans, Hollywood Life is reporting that distinctively coiffed heartthrob Harry Styles may be looking to put the brakes on with his ever-present paramour Taylor Swift.
OneRepublic Announce Fundraising Drive for Victims’ Families of the Newtown Massacre
In the wake of the awful tragedy that unfolded last Friday in Newtown, Ct., chart-topping pop band OneRepublic have announced a fundraising drive to aid the victims' surviving relatives.
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.
Bruno Mars Performs ‘Locked Out of Heaven’ on ‘X Factor U.K.’
We'll still have to wait until next month to hear Bruno Mars' complete 'Unorthodox Jukebox,' but the frequently hatted singer helped whet our appetites for his second album with a recent appearance on the U.K. version of 'X Factor' -- complete with a live performance of the set's leadoff single, 'Locked Out of Heaven.'
Carly Rae Jepsen Faces Death Threats From Directioners After AMA Victory
This year's American Music Awards may have set an all-time ratings low for the 40-year institution, but some fans were still heavily invested in who won and lost -- as Carly Rae Jepsen discovered after beating out One Direction for New Artist of the Year.
Ne-Yo and Fun. Slated to Perform at Grammy Nominations Concert
The Grammy Awards nominations have become almost as much of an event as the ceremony itself, and this year is no exception: The nominations show, scheduled for Dec. 5, will feature performances from Maroon 5, Ne-Yo, and fun.