PopCentric by Erika Berlin

Super Boof 2013!

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:31:00 -0400

Beyonce confirms her Super Bowl halftime show via her Tumblr. Let the countdown begin! #boofboof

Adorable Emma Watson Likes American Boys, Hates Their Footwear

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:44:59 -0400

English guys… dress really well and they are very well mannered. But they are also very restrained. Usually in the whole courting situation, I‘m used to being, first of all, ignored for the first two months of the ritual. And then maybe they’ll acknowledge my presence. Then, they’ll probably be a little mean to me. And then, maybe we’ll, you know…whatever. Then I arrive in America, and I remember a few nights into Brown [University], this guy just being like, ‘I like you. You’re great. Let’s go on a date. Let’s do it.’ I’m like, ‘I’m sorry, what just happened?’ This is like a huge culture shock for me. They’re very like open and very straight-forward - but they wear flip-flops and I don’t know if I like that.

- Emma Watson on Ellen

If You Wanna Take a Ride Wit Nelly, Leave Your Drugs at Home

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:54:59 -0400

Looks like everyone’s favorite rapper from the Lou isn’t just smoking L in the back of his Benz-y anymore. TMZ is reporting that Texas cops found heroin on his tour bus.

We’re told cops pulled the bus over — and after performing a search, they found 36 small baggies of heroin (totaling .64 ounces) and over TEN POUNDS of marijuana inside a large green duffel bag (an amount roughly the size of a large bed pillow).

In which a naive Blake Lively makes Ben Affleck feel old:

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:12:15 -0400

When I was doing The Town, I’d tour the actors around Boston. I was with Blake [Lively], and I saw Matt’s childhood home. And I said, “Oh yeah, that’s where Matt grew up.” And she said, “Who?” And I said, “Matt Damon.” And she said, “Oh my God! You know Jason Bourne?!” She really didn’t know. And I thought, “There it is. The first age of people who are adults who missed the whole Matt-and-Ben propaganda campaign!” Mostly, it just made me feel old.

Details Magazine, October 2012

Kelsey Grammer should have listened to his tattoo artist’s...

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:13:35 -0400

Kelsey Grammer should have listened to his tattoo artist’s grandmother. The 57-year-old, thrice-divorced actor inked his new wife Kayte’s name on his waistline this weekend (this is the former flight attendant he famously cheated on Real Housewife Camille Grammer with), but cooler heads were present at the tattoo parlor in the form of the tattoo artist’s grandmother. The wise Christine Darbo said afterward:

I figured with his background he should just put a ‘K’ with a period to give him some flexibility.

Word, Kelsey. With age comes wisdom, or something, and his track record is not compatible with permanent ink. Maybe should have consulted grandma on this one.

Imma let you finish, but Kim Kardashian dating Kanye West is the...

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:41:00 -0400

Imma let you finish, but Kim Kardashian dating Kanye West is the greatest ego-trip of a celeb hookup OF ALL TIME. That shit cray. It’s obviously been in the works for awhile, but they went on an official, media-approved date, so now we can discuss. And, in a burst of publicity genius, Kanye just put out a song in which he mentions falling for Kim “around the same time she fell in love with him.” It’s like Yeezy just offered a lyrical explanation for the two of them going to see The Hunger Games. This development does pose some particularly important questions though:

1) Just how big of a publicity stunt is this?
2) Is Kanye really able to love someone other than Kanye?
3) Is Kim actually going to date a non-athlete?
4) Why would Kim start publicly dating Kanye while estranged manchild Kris Humphries is telling anyone who will listen that he has proof that she cheated on him…probably with Kanye?!
5) If Kris does get cut from the Nets, can we just assume ‘Ye got Jay to do it?
6) How is this going to work when Kim starts filming Keeping Up with the Kardashians in Every Major City Across the Universe again?
7) What does Khloe think?
8) What does Bruce think?
9) How long will it take Mama Kris to start hounding Kanye to cough up a ring?
10) Will they get married at the mall? Does Kim eat fish fillet? Did she meet him in the bathroom stall? And show him why she deserves to have it allllll?
11) Will Dash start selling Kanye’s label?
12) Will PETA flour-bomb Kanye now? Apparently his mink is dragging on the floor.
13) Would Kim date him if his name didn’t start with a ‘K’?
14) If Kim gets to start hanging out with Beyonce, where should I go to shoot myself?
15) I would pay to watch Kanye bond with Scott Disick. Not a question. Just a fact.

Jennifer Lopez has a male stunt double, and he is fierce. Look...

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:21:58 -0400

Jennifer Lopez has a male stunt double, and he is fierce. Look at him! This is the best preview for a J.Lo video I’ve ever seen (and that includes those “Jenny From the Block” stills of Ben Affleck caressing/smooching her rear). Bravo, J.Dude! You’ve made me actually look forward to her “Follow the Leader” video. Give the man a raise.

Dion Antwoord?

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:55:33 -0500

It seems scowling Afrikaan rap-ravers Die Antwoord have an unexpected not-so-guilty pleasure who they’re dying to work with: Canadian superstar and endearingly crazypants Celine Dion. Says Ninja, the group’s MC:

“I fucking love Celine Dion. Celine is the ultimate. We want to work with her more than anybody. I’m going to keep saying it in interviews because I want it to happen so badly.”

Ninja goes on to say that “Think Twice” is his favorite song by the chanteuse, and that Celine would “bust the most beautifullest hook in the whole world” if she’d collaborate with them. This could be a brilliant. I fully support this venture. Just imagine Celine contributing to their latest single, “I Fink U Freeky.” Remix, please?

Die Antwoord - I Fink U Freeky by ArthurScott

The Notorious B.I.C.

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:59:00 -0500

It happened! The crown princess of all that is music arrived on January 7 (I was actually surprised Beyonce wasn’t induced on January 4th, for obvious reasons), and the internet exploded. Ex-plo-ded. Reports that Beyonce and Jay-Z named their daughter Blue Ivy Carter set off a rumormongering firestorm on Twitter, and speculation as to her name’s origin seemed like the only topic being discussed online. People, “Eulb Yvi” doesn’t mean shit in Latin. Seriously. (For the record: Ivy represents the Roman numeral IV, and Blue signifies Jay’s three highly successful Blueprint albums. She’s the fourth, his “greatest creation.”)

But what really surprised me was the tune, “Glory,” that Jay managed to release within 48 hours of Babyonce’s birth. A sweet, “Isn’t She Lovely“-type song with cutesy proud-pop wordplay. “The most beautifulest thing in this world;” “You’re a child of destiny…You’re my child from the child from Destiny’s Child;” “A pinch of Hov’/A whole glass of B.” Adorable!

But, also, there was this:

“All the pain of the last time/I prayed so hard it was the last time.”

And:

“Last time the miscarriage was so tragic we was afraid this time you’d disappear/But nah baby, you magic.”

Shit guys! Beyonce had a miscarriage! This news is notable not because it happened (which is heartbreaking for the famous and not-famous alike), but because Jigga actually mentioned it! He volunteered that information! This is a couple who wouldn’t confirm they were dating for years, or even that they were married. These two protect their privacy at all costs, and Jay just went and spilled some seriously personal information! I wouldn’t have believed that this song was authentic if it hadn’t been released on Jay-Z’s own site.

But looking beyond the surprise revelation, congrats to Her Royal Highness, The Infant Fierce, who can now claim her title as the youngest person ever to grace a Billboard chart. Willow Smith better watch her back!

Robyn was completely awesome on SNL this past weekend, but cast...

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:49:00 -0500

Robyn was completely awesome on SNL this past weekend, but cast member Taran Killam prepped for her appearance in the best possible way: By recreating her amazing “Call Your Girlfriend” video - furry jacket, flashing lights, floor humping and all. Love.

Oh, Baby! Oh, Baby! Just another reason I want to be friends...

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:58:00 -0500

Oh, Baby! Oh, Baby!

Just another reason I want to be friends with Beyonce. This is hilarious. BOOFBOOF to you, Babyonce.

Beyonce’s “End of Time” is the most uptempo,...

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:26:00 -0500

Beyonce’s “End of Time” is the most uptempo, foot-stomping song on her platinum-selling album 4, so it’s no surprise that she decided to use the video as an opportunity to promote her upcoming DVD, Live at Roseland. Mashing clips from three separate performances, the superstar gives you her full concert experience as she struts and shimmies to the pounding, Fela Kuti-inspired beat in a sequined tuxedo jacket, bright canary fringe and, most recognizably, the oddly hanging metallic monokini that served to hide the singer’s secret baby bump. Mrs. Jay-Z wouldn’t announce her pregnancy until two weeks later, in grand fashion at the VMAs, but was she subtly hinting that she was harboring a Babyonce during her Roseland stint? Bey purposefully touches her belly during the “I will be your baby” lyric at the 54 second, 1:43 and 3:26 marks.

via Rolling Stone

Another One Bites the Dust...

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:03:00 -0400

In what is actually a sad divorce announcement (Kim Kardashian’s was simply inevitable…I’m surprised she made it down the aisle in the first place), Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard and overly cute cutie Zooey Deschanel are ending their two-year marriage. And they had just said such sweet things about each other in her recent New York Magazine profile! My bet? Ben finally got sick of the word “adorkable.” Either that, or Zooey is attempting method acting for New Girl.

Jessica Simpson (finally!) announced her pregnancy today, and...

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:50:44 -0400

Jessica Simpson (finally!) announced her pregnancy today, and while it remains to be seen if she received the half a million dollars she was reportedly seeking for the official announcement, we can give her props for having a seasonally festive sense of humor. She tweeted a “It’s true! I’m going to be a mummy!” link to her nearly 4.2 million followers mid-afternoon, and her little stunt officially earns her the second most adorable pregnancy announcement of the year. Congrats, mummy!

NEWS FLASH: Madonna absolutely loathes hydrangeas. They are...

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:34:00 -0400

NEWS FLASH: Madonna absolutely loathes hydrangeas. They are hideous, horrid flowers of the commons. Her Madgesty cannot be bothered with their filth and stench. You will not find favor with her by giving gifts of weeds out of your garden. Do not attempt this again. Heads (and eyes) will roll.

Clear as a crystal/Sharp as a knifeI feel like I’m in the...

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:44:13 -0400

Clear as a crystal/Sharp as a knife
I feel like I’m in the prime of my life.
- “I Go To Extremes”

Oh, Lindsay. I’m all for getting Billy Joel lyrics as tattoos, but how does Lindsay Lohan possibly think she’s in the prime of her life? Poor girl should have gotten that tat in 2004, circa Mean Girls. Also, is there an extra space in that second line? It looks odd. Oh well! I’ll take any excuse to revisit Billy Joel!

There is a Babyonce on the way! Beyonce, who will assuredly have...

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:28:27 -0400

There is a Babyonce on the way! Beyonce, who will assuredly have ONE OF THE BEST PREGNANCIES OF ALL TIME, let us all know she’s having a little Bugaboo during her VMA performance this past weekend. But for a celebrity who has been on the tabloids’ bump radar for quite a while, how did they miss starting some babylicious rumors after she performed wearing an oversized, unflattering monokini just a week and a half earlier? Not that I’m complaining. Letting Bey tell the world herself gave us ONE OF THE BEST (and most adorable) PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS OF ALL TIME.

Britney Spears is apparently dating (and pole dancing on...

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:56:42 -0400

Britney Spears is apparently dating (and pole dancing on mid-concert?) Billy Bob Thornton, circa the Angelina years.

Kelly Rowland Talks New Album, Sparks Impromptu Destiny's Child Reunion

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:00:06 -0400

Earlier this week, I chatted with Kelly Rowland (a.k.a possibly the sweetest person ever) before her album release party for Here I Am. We discussed her hit single, “Motivation,” working with star DJ David Guetta and her new gig judging The X Factor. Later, at her party atop New York’s Standard Hotel, she gathered with fellow Destiny’s Children Beyonce and Michelle Williams, laughing and hugging in the VIP booths (the trio was also celebrating Williams’ recent birthday). It warmed my teenage heart to know they’re still close - “Jumpin’ Jumpin’” and “Bootylicious” were my jams back in the day! BFFs are real, y’all!

Here’s a peek at what Kelly had to say about getting name-checked in a Kanye song last year:

What did you think about getting name-dropped in Kanye’s hit ”Power” last year? Did you know he was going to mention you?
I didn’t even know I was in it! I mean, when I first heard the song I listened to it three times and loved it, but I didn’t notice my name! Then a friend called and asked what I thought of the song and I was like, “It’s a dope record!” And she was like, “Fool! He said your name!” So I went back and listened again and I bugged out! I can’t believe I missed it the first times! I mean, I’m a fan and Kanye is amazing, but it’s just so funny: [Singing] “With some light-skinned girls and some Kelly Rowlands!” I love it!

Check out the rest of the interview here!

Dammit, Us Weekly. This is why it is so hard to be famous and...

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:34:39 -0400

Dammit, Us Weekly. This is why it is so hard to be famous and relatively normal.

The Duchess of Cambridge may have packed no less than 40 designer dresses for her North American tour, but it seems like she only included one pair of jeans in her royal luggage.

One day you’re saying she “overpacked” 40 outfits for her trek through North America, and the next it’s about how she wore the same pair of jeans a couple of times! It also looks like she’s wearing the same pair of shoes in those first two photos and the same belt in the second two! Gasp! Why don’t you harp on that for a moment?

Fact: All of us wear jeans a few times. Especially on trips. Even duchesses/princesses. Not newsworthy.