Lai Frances

Lai Frances is a multimedia journalist and producer with a focus on music, pop culture and entertainment. Some of her bylines include MTV News, Teen Vogue, PopCrush, tmrw, and Glamour magazine. She is also a host for KCON and NME. Follow Lai on Twitter.

J-Pop Phenoms Atarashii Gakko! Are Giving It ‘1000 Percent’

Atarashii Gakko! tell PopCrush about their Coachella experience, dealing with culture shock overseas and running into Lauryn Hill.

‘A2K’ Winners VCHA Are Truly 2024’s ‘Girls of the Year’ (Q&A)

And yes, they still get a little starstruck.

Boys Like Girls’ Martin Johnson Fell Into a TWICE ‘Wormhole’ on YouTube After Being Tapped for Remix

Plus, the frontman explains why the band's comeback felt like they were "making peace."

K-Pop Girl Group Odd Eye Circle Regroup for Their Post-LOONA Revival (Exclusive Q&A)

Jinsoul, Choerry and Kim Lip are back.

TikToker Trades Up From a Bobby Pin to a New House

Anyone want to trade a bobby pin?

Cardi B Gifts Husband Offset $2 Million for his Birthday

Oh, to be gifted by Cardi B.

Ed Sheeran has the First Song to Hit 3 Billion Streams on Spotify With ‘Shape of You’

How many times have you listened to 'Shape of You'?

Lil Nas X, Nicki Minaj, Dua Lipa and More Join Elton John’s Ultimate Zoom Call

This is the Zoom call I want to be in.

Willow Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith Both Considered Getting BBL Surgery

That's one way to strengthen the mother-daughter bond.

What Is ‘Squid Game’? Netflix’s Hit Survival Series, Explained

We all love 067.

FBI Investigating Allegations That Britney Spears’ Dad Secretly Surveilled Singer’s Bedroom: REPORT

Jamie Spears reportedly made "horrifying and unconscionable invasions of his adult daughter’s privacy.”

Elon Musk and Grimes Split After Three Years

Pop culture's most intriguing couple are no more.

Chris Pratt, Seth Rogen, Jack Black and More Lending Their Voices to Super Mario Bros. Movie

It's a-me, Chris Pratt!

I Broke My Diet to Try the McDonald’s BTS Meal — Here’s How the Sauces Taste

Spoiler alert: No photocard included.

Here’s Why You Might Not Find Pokemon Cards in Target or Walmart Anymore

It looks like you're gonna have to catch 'em all somewhere else.

2020 Ultimate K-Pop Concert and Festival Guide

There's a lot in store for K-pop fans in 2020.

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott Surprise Stormi With A Visit From ‘Trolls’

Stormi is living the dream.

The Royal Families of Sussex and Cambridge Share Their Christmas Family Photos

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry share their Christmas greeting card with Baby Archie while the Prince William and Kate Middleton share a new photo of their three children for the holidays.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Gift North West Michael Jackson’s Jacket for Christmas

North West is the probably the youngest and luckiest Michael Jackson fan alive.

Tiffany Young’s ‘Run for Your Life’ Lyrics — Listen to Her New Dark Club Anthem

Let Tiffany Young take you on a ride into her innermost psyche.