Category Archives: Pop Culture Pop-Up
Pop Culture Pop-Up – Wonder Woman’s New Clothes
“What woman wears the same outfit for 70 years?” That’s the question DC comics writer J. Michael Straczynski asks us. The answer? No one, not even Wonder Woman. She’s got a whole new rough gal get-up–no more stripes and certainly … Continue reading
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Pop Culture Pop-Up – Old Spice Commercials
Ladies, the man who doesn’t look like your man, but could smell like your man, Isaiah Mustafa, is back with a new installment of the ever-so-clever, rhetorical question-sprinkled, Old Spice commercial. I always wonder, who is the Mad Man (or … Continue reading
Gossip! – Devo’s Cat Listening Party
Few things make me happier than Devo’s wonderfully catchy and equally cheesy “Whip It“. But the 80’s techno band, headed by Mark Mothersbaugh, has topped themselves. To celebrate the release of their new album, “Something for Everybody”, the producers held … Continue reading
Pop Culture Pop-Up – Macy Gray Album Premier
After having some trouble with being herself, Macy Gray is back. It’s been ten years since her hit “I Try” and since leaving her record label and starting all over as a new artist, Gray’s newest album, The Sellout, is … Continue reading
Pop Culture Pop-Up – Sesame Street
This morning I woke up singing … and the question is: can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of the Muppets, but Jim Henson‘s brilliant kids’ creation deserves an … Continue reading
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Rue – Thank you for being a friend
In memory of the sassy and vivacious Rue McClanahan, here’s a laugh, her fun interview with Dame Edna, confidant of the rich and famous. Let’s shake our curves, and sing us some Golden Girls theme song. Thank you for being … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – Gary Coleman Dies
Whatchoo talkin’ about Willis?! Sadly, Gary Coleman passed away today after suffering an intercranial hemorrhage. He was 42. I hope he’s at peace. The last few years haven’t been so good. Here’s his appearance on Divorce Court. His wife said … Continue reading
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Pop Culture Pop-Up – I’m a Pepper!
I’m not a big soda drinker, but I am sometimes a Pepper! Dr. Pepper has always been sold as an alternative – it’s not quite root beer, not quite cola, but it’s all delicious. The commercials always reflect that uniqueness … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – Pop Rocks
Remember the exploding candy “Pop Rocks?” And the legend, that if you ate Pop Rocks and drank Coke your head would explode. Urban legend even had Life cereal’s Mikey die from the combo. Here are all sorts of experiments with … Continue reading
Life 101 – Kylie’s All the Lovers
This will get your weekend started with a nice beat. Guaranteed to be a big summer anthem, here’s Kylie Minogue’s next single, “All the Lovers.” (Sexy snapshot from the music video shoot at left.) Kylie’s back and her new album, … Continue reading
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