True Hollywood Story: Chupacabra edition

By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture

First things first, I'd just like to point out that the old adage "the camera adds ten pounds" is complete and total bunk. Looking at myself on video, the camera had to have added at least 20 pounds to my ...

MySpace could help YourCareer

By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture

And here we thought it was just for spying on our boyfriend's ex. According to an article on www.trendhunter.com, headhunters are trolling social networking sites like Myspace.com for the next great talent (which is making me think I should stop ...

I'm going to be a sexy chupacabra for Halloween

By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture

Sex has hijacked Halloween, folks. Allow me to present to the court exhibit A: Now don't get me wrong. I've been my fair share of sexy 1920s flapper and even...(gulp)...a Playboy Bunny from the 1950s (hey it was in college ...

Coming out of the (broom) closet

By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture

He's finally come out of the closet, people. After all these years of "is he or isn't he?" the mystery is now solved. He most certainly is. And no, I'm not talking about Tom Cruise (although I'm still waiting for ...

Stephen Colbert for President?

By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture

Finally. That's all I have to say (although I'd rather see the Daily Show king himself, Jon Stewart, take a stab at the presidency). If you haven't heard yet, Stephen Colbert has announced his plans to run for president, according ...

Stephen Colbert for President?

By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture

Finally. That's all I have to say (although I'd rather see the Daily Show king himself, Jon Stewart, take a stab at the presidency). If you haven't heard yet, Stephen Colbert has announced his plans to run for president, according ...

NaNoWriMo (try saying that 3 times fast)

By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture

Books are back, my friend. And now thanks to the likes of Harry Potter, Oprah's Book Club and that 11-year-old who got his dragon book published, it seems everyone is giving writing the old college try (re: procrastinating by heading ...

Word to yo' mutha

By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture

The debate about the music industry being on the decline has been around for ages. But in my opinion, they only have themselves to blame. I mean, basically there are only three songs mainstream music pumps out now, only they ...

They Call Me Chunky Bob

By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture

Being fairly young myself, I've never been one who was quick to bash teenagers and the absolutely stupid things they sometimes do (especially considering technically I'm still wanted in three states for that "little" prank I pulled when I was ...

Merry October, everyone!

By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture

I've said it before and I'll say it again. There is nothing better than heading out in mid-October with the excitement of Halloween in your heart only to find that half the costume aisle is now filled with little Santa ...

They tried to make me go to rehab

By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture

Although I feel I have accomplished a lot in my 26 years (not everyone can say they are the third runner up in the King of the Wing eating contest), apparently I am far behind in my achievements when compared to ...

Foreign babies are the new black

By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture

Funny thing happened to me this morning. As I was trying to decide what to wear, none of my outfits look right. There was just something wrong with each one that I couldn't quite put my finger on. And then ...

Tube tops and neon socks

By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture

As much as I like to think I'm above all the fashion hype, I have been a "Fashion Don't" more times than I'd like to count (Hello tube top). In fact, I'd grant that most people have at one time ...