Newsletter
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By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture
As the Arts and Entertainment reporter, I write many articles on upcoming events. Regardless of what organization puts it on, if it comes across my desk, I will write about it. It's part of my job to keep people ...
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Finally, a place for us zombie believers
By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture
In my day, I have been known to join some pretty crazy social networking groups. I mean, on Facebook alone, I'm already a member of the groups "Jon Stewart for President," The Lee Evans Appreciation Society"," "AA is for Quitters" ...
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Googlegangers, hobosexuals and mouse potatoes, oh my!
By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture
In another example of the above 40 sect trying to stay hip with the teens and 20-somethings, a PR company has compiled a list of the new lingo us crazy kids are using today. Called the 2008 Cultural Dictionary, it ...
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By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture
On April 24, I wrote a story about local dancer Joey Falcon, who was trying out for the MTV show "America's Best Dance Crew." Falcon is a member of the Houston dance studio Planet Funk, and was chosen along with ...
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Banning singles from the prom?
By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture
Ah, the prom. I remember mine well. I wore a dress that my mom repeatedly reminded me was $200 over the limit she set for me. My updo was so high I kept hitting it on the car roof. My ...
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California Supreme Court overturns gay marriage ban
By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture
With the recent Advocate story about GLBT of Victoria holding a gay pride celebration this Saturday blowing up the discussion forums, I thought I'd pass along this story from the Los Angeles Times. The Calif. Supreme Court ruled 4-3 today ...
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By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture
I have to admit, when contemplating what I should get for my next tattoo, an image of Shakespeare or my favorite quote from "For Whom the Bell Tolls" never crossed my mind. But that's what makes America so great, folks. ...
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Best pop culture catch phrases
By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture
Now, I ain't talking "That's hot!" or "You're fired." "Spank your inner moppet" (from the TV cult favorite "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"...long live Joss Whedon). "Homie don't play that" (from TV show "In Living Color"). "Jane, you ignorant slut" ...
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By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture
Let's face it: Blogging has become a cultural phenomenon. It seems everyone is blogging these days. Heck, just last week I'm pretty sure I read a blog written by my grandmother about her new tattoo (we're a modern sort of ...
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By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture
There is There is Coolspotters.com, which lets you see what celebs are wearing, using and even drinking. Basically, it lets you virtually stalk every outfit and product celebrities use from Lindsay Lohan to Flava Flav (yeah, boi). Who's ...