#pop-culture

#pop-culture

I love The Simpsons. It's also the worst thing on television. Revealing yourself as a Simpsons fan comes with inevitable qualifiers: Not the new episodes! Most people want their favourite show to last as long as miserly TV executives will allow. Not me. I would gladly see The Simpsons sent to the knacker's yard, rather than given a second movie, as was announced earlier this week.

"One of my students asked if I knew a song that they had put in their recent 'oldies' playlist. I gave them permission to play it since we were near the end of the period, and everyone was just finishing up their last tasks. I was expecting them to play something by The Beatles or Queen, or whatever else, so I was absolutely stunned when they started playing 'Closer' by The Chainsmokers. Huh?!?" -Ryan, California

On the first day of this year's US Open, Alexandra Eala came back from 5-1 down in the third set to upset Clara Tauson in front of a rapturous crowd, Novak Djokovic rope-a-doped a fresher opponent barely half his age, Rebeka Masarova hit an overhead smash into the only racket-sized area inside the lines that would ensure she lost the point, and Daniil Medvedev all but incited a riot in the stands of Louis Armstrong Stadium while down match point.

Cyndi Lauper burst forth in the '80s and conquered everything, quickly becoming the queen of the nascent MTV and leaving a significant mark in pop culture.

SpongeBob SquarePants has achieved brand recognition similar to cultural icons like Mickey Mouse and Looney Tunes, becoming a powerful $16 billion global brand.

During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Butler shared that not only did he think he'd be given the opportunity to simply disappear into the audience with all the other attendees, but he was also given an edible just before the show.

"We don't normally get this kind of publicity from an artist that's at the peak of their popularity. This is like a gift from heaven."

Say what you want, go ahead, try to insult me. I'm sulking, I'm sulking. All press is good press. 'Hey JoJo, you're a mess' - OK?

Earlier this week I published a crossword about six hours late, and I promised to make it up with a bonus puzzle.

Beyoncé’s Levi’s 'Reiimagine' campaign effectively blends sensuality and self-awareness, revisiting nostalgia while making it relevant and empowering, resulting in a significant revenue increase for Levi's.

"Pee-wee's Big Adventure" not only introduced audiences at large to Paul Reubens' wild comic creation, it also welcomed us into the heightened world of Tim Burton.

RuPaul's Drag Race has put the formerly fringe art of drag on pop culture's main stage, successfully garnering 79 Emmy nominations and 29 wins to date.

Donald Trump has been especially attuned to everything happening on social media, engaging in cultural debates, including Sydney Sweeney's jeans controversy and targeting media personalities.

The exclusive <BLACKPINK IN YOUR AREA> League Collection feels less like a promo drop and more like a cultural statement that merges music with sports fashion.

Cosplay continues to be a major draw at conventions around the world, and this year's San Diego Comic-Con was no exception. The 2025 event featured some of the biggest and most elaborate costumes yet, with fans showing off characters from "Star Wars," "Marvel," anime, and classic cartoons across the convention floor.

Bieber's new album, 'Swag', provides soothing music that meets listeners' needs for comfort rather than the high-energy party vibes typically expected during summer.

The sequel, directed by Kyle Newacheck and written by Sandler and regular collaborator Tim Herlihy, does reestablish Happy as a long shot by killing off his wife, Virginia (Julie Bowen), miring him in grief and then...

Hogan popularized a brash and cartoonish style that became swiftly synonymous with the form, at least in America, in the 1980s.

Jack Nicklaus, one of golf’s all-time greats, jokes in the film about being mistaken for Arnold Palmer, drink included, showcasing the humor intertwined with golf's legacy.