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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Rihanna Buys New $12 Million Mansion
At long last, Rihanna has a safe place to put her Christmas tree. Nearly a year after taking a loss on the infamously leaky mansion she bought for nearly $7 million in 2011, she has a swanky new address.
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.
Chris Brown Goes on Instagram Rant Against Overweight Fans
Wherever social media networks go, an ill-advised rant from Chris Brown is sure to follow. Having had his fill of swearing at people on Twitter (at least for now), the ever-volatile singer has focused his wrath on his Instagram followers -- particularly the "super obese" ones.
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.
Rihanna Performs ‘Diamonds’ + ‘Stay’ on ‘X Factor U.K.’ + ‘Wetten Dass’
Rihanna's new album 'Unapologetic' has topped the charts here in the States, but it's also a big hit all over Europe, and she's been busy rewarding her fans on the other side of the pond with a series of publicity appearances and live performances.
Alicia Keys Makes History
This girl is on fire! Well, not literally, but in terms of commercial success and/or chart performance? Totally: Alicia Keys has just tied the record for consecutive No. 1 albums by a solo artist on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop chart.
Lindsay Lohan Rides the Wanted’s Tour Bus to Boston
The Lindsay on the bus goes round and round / Round and round / Round and round. The Lindsay on the bus goes round and round / All the way to Boston.
Say What?! Eminem’s Daughter Did Not Attack Taylor Swift on Twitter
Hey, remember all that stuff from a couple of days ago about Eminem's daughter Hailie Jade Mathers allegedly declaring social media war on Taylor Swift's relationship with Harry Styles of One Direction? Turns out it was all a Twitter hoax.