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Pop Culture Happy Hour: why is 'Scandoval' such a big deal for 'Vanderpump Rules'?
Bravo's hit reality show Vanderpump Rules has become infamous due to a much-discussed affair between two members of its cast. The whole thing has been nicknamed "Scandoval" and has led to record-brea…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
You can't even hate watch 'The Idol'; Plus, LIVE with Aubrey Gordon
HBO's 'The Idol' has been riddled with controversy, and with the show coming to an end, host Brittany Luse and NPR's Hazel Cills had a lot to say about the series portrayal of female pop stars, along…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
'Never Have I Ever' is over, but Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is just getting started
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan has big dreams. The 21-year-old gained full celebrity status with her breakout role as Devi Vishwakumar in the Mindy Kaling-produced hit Never Have I Ever. The final season just…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Why we all need a himbo with 'The Other Two's Josh Segarra
Today, we consider the himbo — sweet hotties who are maybe a little naive about the world, but are always having a good time. One of the greatest himbos of our age is Lance Arroyo on Max's comedy Th…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Dominique Fishback is the actress with a thousand faces
Dominique Fishback is starring in one of the biggest summer movies, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, but her star has long been on the rise through roles in Judas and the Black Messiah, Swarm, and T…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Are children a marginalized group?
There's been a common theme swirling throughout the culture wars: from gun policy, to drag bans, to talking about race - the innocence of children is always at the center of discussion.
This week, we'…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
It's time to have the 'Fat Talk' with our kids — and ourselves
Virginia Sole-Smith is an author, writer and host of the podcast Burnt Toast — and her work focuses on our relationship to food and fat. Her latest book, Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Cultur…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Emily King's heartbreak on 'Special Occasion'
Grammy-nominated singer Emily King is a master architect of love songs: her dreamy pop-infused music has provided the soundtrack to many romances. This week, she's opening up about how she baked a fr…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Eric André on pulling a prank in late stage capitalism
The prince of pranks, Eric André, changed the comedy landscape with his long running series on Adult Swim, The Eric Andre Show. After a 3-year hiatus, the show is back. Brittany Luse sits down with A…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Authors Emily Henry and Bolu Babalola give their hottest summer reading recs
It's finally summer! And what better way to celebrate than to pick up a juicy book on a nice day? Romance authors Bolu Babalola and Emily Henry join host Brittany Luse to give their recommendations f…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago