Mike Nied is a freelance contributor at PopCrush with a passion for all things pop culture and beauty. He's always keeping an eye peeled for new bops from his favorite artists and the hottest new eyeshadow palettes on the scene. His work has been published by Just Jared, The List, Idolator, Grindr's INTO and more. Follow Mike on Twitter and Instagram.
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20 of the Worst Pop Album Covers Ever
From album art that looks badly Photoshopped to covers that are downright bizarre or entirely off-brand.
Ryan Cabrera Says His New Music Is ‘All Over the Place': EXCLUSIVE
Plus, he talks working with Avril Lavigne and why he'll always love to perform 'On the Way Down.'
Cowboy Boots, Cellphones and Ashes: 14 Times Fans Threw Objects at Musicians Onstage
Note to music fans: Keep your — hands and your belongings — to yourself.
13 Music Videos Starring Drag Queens
Featuring *so many* talented 'Drag Race' stars.
13 Celebrities Who Dated or Married Into Royalty
From Olivia Wilde to Jamie Lee Curtis, these Hollywood stars were romantically linked to royals.
Grammys In Memoriam Sparks Outrage After Aaron Carter Is Left Out
The pop star died on Nov. 5, 2022.
‘Where’s Beyonce?’ Goes Viral After Queen Bey Is Literally Late for the 2023 Grammys
Queen Bey wasn't on hand to accept an award at the start of Music's Biggest Night.
15 Pop Breakup Songs Inspired by Other Celebrities
From Gwen Stefani to Miley Cyrus and John Mayer, these pop stars have written breakup songs about other famous people.
How to Get McDonald’s Halloween Buckets With Your October 2022 Happy Meal
You'll be able to snag a pail while supplies last starting Oct. 18.
‘Stranger Things’ Star Joseph Quinn’s Private Dating Profile Allegedly Exposed on TikTok
The rising star's Raya profile was allegedly leaked on TikTok.
Shia LaBeouf Says He Lied About Childhood Abuse From His Father: ‘My Dad Never Hit Me’
"I turned the knob up on certain s--t that wasn't real."
Twitter Considered Allowing Adult Content Creators to Sell OnlyFans-Style Paid Subscriptions: REPORT
However, several problems arose in the process.
DJ Claims Sydney Sweeney Is ‘Racist’ Amid ‘Euphoria’ Star’s MAGA Family Backlash
"All I see are red hats and red flags."
Christina Aguilera and More Stars Are Sharing Their Throwback ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ Photos on TikTok
Several celebrities claim to be the OG "Teenage Dirtbag."
How Avril Lavigne’s 2002 MTV VMAs Best New Artist Win Captured the Y2K Pop-Rock Zeitgeist
Twenty years later, Lavigne called the win "one of my favorite memories."
Did This Fan Predict Taylor Swift’s VMAs Comeback and New Album Announcement?
A Taylor Swift fan appears to have predicted the singer's big night at the VMAs in a tweet hours before the event.
Taylor Swift Announces New 13-Track Album ‘Midnights': ‘A Journey Through Terrors and Sweet Dreams’
"This is a collection of music written in the middle of the night, a journey through terrors and sweet dreams."
Is Yung Gravy Dating Addison Rae’s Mom? Rapper and ‘MILF’ TikTok Star Kiss at VMAs
“She’s like a Southern belle and I’m a Northern boy so it felt really cute and wholesome.”
Johnny Depp’s Bizarre VMAs Appearance Draws Mixed Reactions
The actor floated across the stage dressed as the Moon Person.
Fergie Just Did a Surprise Performance at the VMAs, But When’s the Last Time She Performed Live?
The Black Eyed Peas performed at the VMAs without Fergie in 2020.