'RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars': Meet The Queens Of Season 8!!

 

Alright kids: 

Who are we rooting for!? 

We have the newest crop of queens announced for the brand new 8th season of 'RuPaul's DRag Race: All Stars' and it's time to start placing bets on who takes home the crown! 

The queens returning for another opportunity include: 

Kandy Muse (season 13; runner up), Darienne Lake (season 6; 5th place), Alexis Michelle (season 9; 5th place), Naysha Lopez (season 8; 9th place), Jaymes Mansfield  (season 9; 14th place), Kahanna Montrese (season 11; 14th place), Heidi N' Closet (season 12; 5th place), Lala Ri (season 13; 10th place), Jessica Wild (season 2; 6th place); Mrs. Kasha Davis (season 7; 11th place), Monica Beverly Hillz (season 5; 12th place) and Jimbo (Canada's Drag Race season 1/UK vs The World season 1; 4th & 7th). 

Check out the cast below: 

Listen To Halle Bailey's "Part Of Your World" From 'The Little Mermaid' NOW!!!

 

Absolutely PERFECT. 

With the live action "Little Mermaid" fast approaching, it was time for the studio to give us a full song....and it doesn't disappoint!

Listen to star Halle Bailey belt out the iconic "Part of Your World" below: 

'The Little Mermaid' opens May 26th. 

FIRST LOOK: Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande In "Wicked" Musical Adaptation

 

I mean, we have quite a time to wait....but we have our first look!!

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande won't be arring in full "Wicked" form until November of 2024, but we have our FIRST look at the in costume!!

What do we think? 

"Shrek 5" Officially In The Works!!

 

This is GREAT!!

After the huge box office success of "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish", fans can get very excited as a 5th installment in the "Shrek" series has officially been greenlit. 

While still in early stages, there is already confirmation that original voice stars Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy are all in talks to rejoin. 

What do you guys think of a 5th "Shrek" film?? 

State Of Pop Culture Presents: Best Of Kelly Clarkson Kellyoke (So Far)

 

This is a post I've been very excited to make!!

Kelly Clarkson has made it a tradition on her daytime talk show, to begin every episode with a performance. And thus the Kellyoke was born!! 

While there's absolutely NO WAY I could possibly list all of the amazing ones, these are just 5 of my all time favorites! 

Check them out below: 

Happier Than Ever (Billie Eilish cover)

Seven Nation Army (White Stripes cover)

Free (Florence & the Machine cover)

She Used To Be Mine (Waitress the Musical - Sara Bareilles) 

I Wanna Get Better (The Bleachers cover)

Adam Lambert Breathes New Life Into Classic "Holding Out For A Hero"

 THIS. IS. SO. GOOD!!!

Adam Lambert's brand new album "High Drama" feature multiple covers, including Bonnie Tyler's classic smash hit "Holding Out For A Hero". 

And trust me.....

You need to hear this!!!

Check it out: 

Watch 15 Year Old Ryley Tate Wilson SHOCK 'The Voice' Coaches With Stunning Blind Audition

 I'm......almost at a complete loss. 

'The Voice' always delivers the shocks and surprises during the blind auditions, but this next one left yours truly with his jaw on the floor. 

15 year old Ryley Tate Wilson took the stage and performed a stripped down version of Robyn's 'Dancing on My Own'.....

And you all need to watch this. 

Kelly Clarkson and newcomer to the show Niall Horan pretty much had my reaction to Ryley's age. 

NEW TRAILER: 'The Little Mermaid'

 

This is going to be MAJOR!!!

During tonight's Oscars telecast, we were treated to a brand new "Little Mermaid" trailer, and we get ourselves a better glimpse of Melissa Mccarthy's Ursula! 

Check it out below, featuring  looks at Javier Bardem as King Triton, Sebastian & Scuttle and more heavenly vocals from star Halle Bailey! 

NOW PLAYING: Loreen Soars To New Heights With "Tattoo"

 

ON. A. CONSTANT. LOOP. 

Swedish singer/songwriter Loreen has returned and graced us with a stellar new song called" Tattoo"! 

She returned to the Eurovison stage with the track, advancing to the finals (which air March 11th). 

Check it out below: 

Gabrielle Union-Wade & Dwayne Wade Deliver POWERFUL Speech At NAACP Image Awards

 

YOU MUST WATCH THIS. 

Husband and wife power couple Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union-Wade were honored the other night during the 54th annual NAACP Image Awards.  They were presented with the prestigious President's Aaward for their philanthropic work and strong support of the LGBTQIA community. 

The Wades have been very public (and also private) about their daughter Zaya Wade, who came out as transgender back in 2020. 

The couple was honored just one day after 15 year old Zaya was granted the legal right to change her full name to Zaya Malachi Airamis Wade. 

Watch the extremely powerful speech below: 

Bruce Willis Diagnosed With Dementia: Family Issues Statement

 

Such sad news. 

Following an earlier report that actor Bruce Willis was suffering from aphasia back in 2022, the family has revealed that the "Die Hard" legend is now suffering from dementia. 

Ex-wife Demi Moore revealed in a statement from the family TODAY.

 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cou_eUSOCaw/

Our thoughts go out to Bruce and his family. 

FIRST LOOK: Lady Gaga As Harley Quinn In "Joker: Folie a Deux"

 

Well, this is INDEED happening!!

Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix is set to return as the Joker in the upcoming sequel to the smash hit film, but he's not coming back alone, and we have your first look! 

Oscar/Grammy winning superstar Lady Gaga is starring alongside Phoenix as none other than Harley Quinn! 

Not much to go off of the first official photo, but you can definitely see an intensity in Gaga's eyes. The film is set to open October 4th, 2024. 

Rihanna RETURNS At The Super Bowl Halftime Show.....And Reveals She's PREGNANT!!!

 WHAT. A. SHOW!!!!! 

Rihanna made her long anticipated return to the stage last night, and probably her last for awhile, as the singer dominated the Super Bowl Halftime Show!!

And then also revealed she's expecting baby no. 2!!! 

From 'Bitch Better Have My Money', to "Only Girl', to closing it out with a STUNNING rendition of "Diamonds", the legendary artist shut it down!! 

Anyone else terrified when that platform she was on started teetering near the end!? 

An absolute icon! 

Check it out below: 

'SCREAM 6' Character Posters Released!!

 It's SO CLOSE!!!!

With 'Scream 6' fast approaching, the studio released brand new character posters today, and it makes us wonder: 

Are we looking at the killer.....or killers? 

Courteney Cox, Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Hayden Panettiere, Mason Gooding & Jasmin Savoy Brown are all back for the next installment in the horror franchise. This time, they'll all be joined by josh Segarra, Liana Liberato, Devyn Nekoda, Jack Champion, Tony Revolori, Dermot Mulroney and Samara Weaving. 

Roger L. Jackson will also be returning as the voice of Ghostace. Jackson has voiced the killer in every film of the franchise. 

'Scream 6' arrives March 10th! 

Kelly Clarkson & Pink Stun With Beautiful Harmonies

 

Can these two PLEASE record a duets album together!?!? 

This week saw Kelly Clarkson sit down with Pink during an episode of "The Kelly Clarkson Show", and I don't think any of us were truly prepared for what came next. 

There to promote her upcoming album "Trustfall", Pink also performed alongside the "American Idol" and Grammy/Emmy winning host on some of her classic songs. 

While Kelly made sure to let her guest deliver the main vocals, our beloved host gave us some stunning harmonies alongside her. 

Watch them perform "Who Knew", "Please Don't Leave Me", "What About Us" & Pink's newest single "Trustfall" below. Her new album drops February 17th. 

'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Getting Sequel: Jennifer Love Hewitt/Freddie Prinze Jr. In Talks To Return!!

 

It worked for SCREAM!!! 

With the success of the sequels/reboots of the "Halloween" and "Scream" franchises, the next one up looks to be "I Know What You Did Last Summer". 

The two original films (sequel titled "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer" ) starred Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr, who are both in talks to return to their roles of Julie James and Ray Bronson. 

Of course, the original films also starred Sarah Michelle Gellar, whose iconic chase scene is called one of the very best in horror, as well as Ryan Phillippe and Brandy (in the sequel). 

No word yet on other stars attached. Jennifer Kaytin Robinson is slated to direct the film. She had previously co-written "Thor: Love and Thunder" alongside Taika Waititi as well as directed the current film "Do Revenge". 

What do you guys think of "I Know What You Did Last Summer" returning? 

Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself: Welcome To The State Of Pop Culture!

 

I'm back everyone!!! 

After taking some time away from blogging, I've decided that I missed the hustle and wanted to dive back in, giving you all my unfiltered thoughts! 

It's been a hot minute since since I've interacted with you all and I couldn't be happier to rejoin the blogging world. 

What can you expect from The State of Pop Culture? I mean, my love of Britney Spears, RuPaul's Drag Race & and the upcoming 6th installment of SCREAM will be in heavy rotation, but I'm hoping to cover a lot more topics. 

I hope you've all missed my legendary snark and attitude! 

IT'S BACK WITH A VENGEANCE!!! 

In the iconic words of the legendary Alyssa Edwards: 

Beyoncé Makes History: Becomes Most Awarded Artist In GRAMMYs HIstory

Of course my first article back would be about Queen Bey!!!! 

Last nights GRAMMY Awards was an unprecedented night for Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter: 

She became the most awarded artist in history!!

Beyoncé, who was nominated for multiple awards this year, would capture her 32nd GRAMMY which put her ahead of Hungarian British conductor George Solti, who's record stood at 31 for more than 20 years. 

You can watch her acceptance speech with her Best Dance/Electronic Album for "RENAISSANCE" below: 

Beyoncé was in attendance last night with other winning artists Lizzo (Record of the Year for "About Damn Time", Adele (Best Pop Solo Performance for "Easy On Me) and the big winner of the evening Harry Styles, who took home the coveted Album of the Year for "Harry's House". 

 

It Begins......Again.