The Independent Spirit Awards once again put the spotlight on bold, creative storytelling, with the 40th annual ceremony held in Santa Monica on Feb. 22. Hosted by the always-hilarious Aidy Bryant—returning for a second year—the event honored the best in independent film and television. The big winner of the night was Anora, which took home…
The 2025 NAACP Image Awards celebrated Black excellence across film, television, music, and literature on Feb. 22, with a star-studded ceremony hosted by Deon Cole at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The night was packed with standout moments and well-deserved wins, all airing live on BET and CBS. Ayo Edebiri had a major night, earning accolades…
Dove Cameron is making a bold statement with her latest release, “Too Much.” The 29-year-old singer is back with her first song since her 2023 album Alchemical: Volume 1, and it carries a powerful message about self-acceptance. “I wrote this song based on a lifelong experience of feeling like I was ‘too much’ wherever I…
The wait is over—JENNIE and Doechii’s highly anticipated collaboration, “ExtraL,” is finally here! The BLACKPINK superstar and Grammy-winning rapper have been teasing their duet for weeks, and now fans can stream the track alongside a stunning music video directed by Cole Bennett. JENNIE kicks things off with an empowering verse: “All of my girls lookin’…
Living large and living life, Hollywood style. We’re rounding up the latest in celeb lifestyle news with POP TALK! Welcome to the celebrity life! H O M E S Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco Purchase New Beverly Hills Mansion Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have purchased a home together! The now-engaged couple splurged on a…
Angela Bassett is looking back on one of the biggest disappointments of her career—losing the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2023. The 66-year-old actress was nominated for her powerful role as Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, but the award ultimately went to Jamie Lee Curtis. In a recent Town & Country interview, Angela…
Hilaria Baldwin is speaking out—once more—about the scrutiny surrounding her Spanish accent. At the premiere of TLC’s upcoming reality series The Baldwins, the 41-year-old fitness instructor defended herself against ongoing speculation that she has exaggerated her Spanish roots. “I love English, I also love Spanish, and when I mix the two, it doesn’t make me…
Jessica Simpson is officially back in the music game! After more than a decade away from the studio, the 44-year-old singer has just dropped her brand-new song, “Use My Heart Against Me,” marking her long-awaited return to music. This is the first track Jessica has released since her 2008 album, Do You Know. A lot…
Hailee Steinfeld had no idea what was coming when Josh Allen popped the question! In a new interview, the 28-year-old actress admitted she was caught off guard when the Buffalo Bills quarterback proposed last year. “Oh my God, no! You talk to your girlfriends about that, right, where you’re like, ‘I just don’t want to…
