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Video Decoder: Aqua, ‘Playmate To Jesus’

Video Decoder: Aqua, 'Playmate To Jesus'

The world of popular music is vast and confusing. In this column, I seek to elucidate the hidden messages contained in recently released music videos, one meaning-laden still at a time. More »

Jessie J Is A Wounded Kitty Cat

Jessie J Is A Wounded Kitty Cat

You know what makes me sad? Kittens with teeny tiny casts on their legs. English pop star Jessie J knows this, and has decided to use it against me. (Click through for a few more photos.) More »

Is Kelly Clarkson Seriously Blasting The Press In Her New Video?

Is Kelly Clarkson Seriously Blasting The Press In Her New Video?

Et tu, Kelly Clarkson? More »

Video: 2Cellos Cover ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit,’ Prove Cello Can Be Badass

Video: 2Cellos Cover 'Smells Like Teen Spirit,' Prove Cello Can Be Badass

The same Croatian cello duo that brought you that amazing cover of “Smooth Criminal” is back, and this time they’re tackling Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” “Smells Like Teen Spirit?” you say. “I’ve heard that song so many times I’m not even sure I like it anymore. Nirvana had other songs, you know.” I thought the same thing. But trust me. It’s good. More »

Video: Steve Urkel Plays Cee Lo Green In Video For ‘Cry Baby’

Video: Steve Urkel Plays Cee Lo Green In Video For 'Cry Baby'

Cee Lo Green he is not, but Jaleel White is looking a whole lot smoother than he did back in his Urkel days. More »

Are Teen Pop Stars Getting Less Slutty?

Are Teen Pop Stars Getting Less Slutty?

Selena Gomez‘s awkward performance of a Britney Spears montage makes me think that they are. More »

Best Of: Lady Gaga Tribute Videos

Best Of: Lady Gaga Tribute Videos

There’s no way anyone can top Lady Gaga‘s colorful, imaginative and complicated music video productions, but these creative types have put their own spin on Gaga, and created some pretty amazing tribute videos. Whether they’re sitting with an acoustic guitar, just using their voices or have tried their hand at outrageous costumes and video editing, these video creators would make Gaga proud. More »

Attention: Britney Spears is no longer crazy

Attention: Britney Spears is no longer crazy

Hey, yalls! It’s Britney Spears! Merry ChrismaKwanzHoliukah to yalls!

If you really want to know the secret to self-fulfillment, then you’re going to want to chat with BritBrit, because yall? SHE HAS FOUND IT. Here’s what she had to say:

“I’m learning to take better care of myself and not get stressed or down about things for nothing. I’m taking my time these days and not letting myself get under any pressure other than to just feel happy about myself and to… More »

Diddy tried to get it on at age 7??!?!? Are you kidding me?!?!

Diddy tried to get it on at age 7??!?!? Are you kidding me?!?!

We all kind of know at this point that P Diddy is a few ants short of a picnic, but this newest one takes the cake. In an interview in the newest Playboy, you know, that bastion of literary excellence, Diddy claims to have tried to pop his cherry at age seven. SEVEN. You have got to be kidding me. You’re barely potty-trained at 7.

“I tried to lose my virginity when I was seven years old. I was… More »

Guess what, Madonna? Michael Jackson’s death is not about you

Guess what, Madonna? Michael Jackson's death is not about you

In a Daily Mail article, Madonna wants us all to know that she was and is Michael Jackson’s biggest fan, and none of us should EVER forget that. In fact, she’s planning on doing a big lip synch of his songs at at London’s O2 arena on Saturday night, because you know how great it is for people to spend like $200 (or more) for concert tickets to hear their favorite artist and show up to not only hear her… More »