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Kendra Beltran

Entertainment and Lifestyle Writer

Kendra Beltran is a pop culture obsessed writer who spent her youth tirelessly jotting down ‘Total Request Live’ data after school. She took that obsession and a useless college degree, and spun it into enough to pay her rent by writing for MTV Geek, Collider, Popverse, and more. Over the years her interest in pop culture has only grown, and today she finds herself baking while streaming ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ running (slowly) while listening to podcasts about the ‘90s, and hanging out with her dog while taking in emo playlists. Kendra also hosts a podcast dedicated to all the crushes people have had in life from Disney to real-life called Crushgasm.

EXPERTISE:

Entertainment, The ‘90s, Television

21 surefire tips to improve relationship wellness

Relationships are never smooth sailing. They take time, work, and effort, and those aren’t things that people necessarily want to do all the time — and those people are typically single. 

20 characters who would make the absolute worst significant others

From selfish to irritating to downright dangerous, these are the fictional characters that would make the worst significant others.

24 fictional pairs who would have the best Galentine’s Day together

Who needs Valentine’s Day when you can have a day with your best friend? Many women have taken it upon themselves to live the Spice Girls way of life and celebrate their beloved friendships in February instead of that other holiday we hear so much about.

20 TV couples whose sexual chemistry was off the charts

Few things can make viewers go from casual watchers of a TV show to outright obsessed. Of course, there are great storylines, twists and turns, and amazing talent, but there are also the ships that set sail on a wave of hormones. 

Fans deserve to see these 25 actors in a rom-com

Whenever there is a romantic comedy boom, it feels as if the same handful of actors are repeatedly in them. The genre has slowly been experiencing a renaissance, and with that, it’s time for a new crop of actors to get up in their romantic feels.

20 of the biggest pop culture happenings in January 2025

One of the best crossovers in modern television happened, drag queens dominated timelines for all sorts of reasons, and everyone freaked out like they were on a boat in the middle of the Atlantic in April 1912 for less than 24 hours over an app. 

What millennials’ favorite childhood stores say about them now

Whether it was letting their inner angst shine at Hot Topic or exploring their creativity via building a teddy bear, every millennial had a favorite store when they were growing up, and it says a lot about who they are today.

21 characters who make introverts feel seen

Introverts want to blend into the background at parties, never be called on in class, and, most importantly…would rather live in a hole in the middle of nowhere than play one of those “get to know you” games that bosses somehow think builds team morale, instead of killing the souls of its participants.

Songs, movies, and fashion that have millennials thinking it’s 2005 again

It was a great year that millennials hold close to their hearts for other reasons, including magical traveling clothing items, a TV show that’d later define their personalities well into their 30s and 40s, and more as these are the songs, movies, and more that’ll give millennials major flashbacks to the year that was 2005.

Where are they now?: 20 artists who topped the charts in 2000

Those from the 1900s know all too well how futuristic the year 2000 sounded. So much so that there was a huge fear that once the world entered it, there’d be this technology revolt, a.k.a.

30 essential ‘90s movies that turn 30 in 2025

1995 had some of the most essential releases of the decade from some of Jim Carrey and Robin Williams’ bests to some that were truly out of this world. All of those and more as we look at movies turning 30 in 2025.

21 essential songs for every emo playlist

While the heyday for this genre has come and gone, it forever lives on in the following essential emo playlist.

20 of Hollywood's most beloved short kings

While beauty standards have always been more focused on women, that’s not to say men don’t also deal with physical pressures, especially when it comes to their height. 

22 of the most anticipated movie releases in 2025

If there is one thing that’s for sure about 2025, a lot of people will be heading to the movies because the films coming out that year offer an elite level of goodness.

20 movies that helped define cinema in 2024

Coming off of "Barbenheimer," many must have wondered if the world of cinema could top itself in 2024. By the looks of it, people were quite pleased with their theater-going experiences. Why wouldn’t they be? Film in 2024 gave audiences greatness with superheroes, sequels, and reimaginings.

20 household items that are acceptable to regift during the holidays

While not everything in your home is good to go in a gift box and presented as new, there are more than a few things that can be regifted, and no one will be the wiser about it. Just remember that regifted items should not be torn apart, mangled, or heavily used. That’s just not the holiday spirit!

The sexiest characters of 2024

The sexiest men of the year are always a big topic, but rarely is fictional hotness placed upon a pedestal and celebrated. That has to end, and it ends now. 

20 inventions by women that changed the world

From the first mothers to walk this earth to the Spice Girls’ girl power to female leaders around the globe, Beyoncé was right. When it comes to who runs the world, it’s girls. From science to playthings and everything in between, these are the inventions by women that have changed the world. 

20 actors who were born to star in live-action Disney remakes

Disney has always been in the live-action game. But in recent years, all of their live-action movies have been remakes of their already-made and beloved animated films. These are the actors that should be in any Disney live-action remakes in the future.

The definitive ranking of Thanksgiving foods, from hard pass to pass us a plate

The hype for Halloween and Christmas can often leave Thanksgiving feeling like the forgotten middle child, but that should be far from the case. 

'90s TV shows that we need to see on our screens again

The ‘90s is often considered one of the best eras of television, giving way to iconic gems such as Friends, ER, and In Living Color. But during those 10 years, there were a lot more shows that made waves.

23 defining TV characters of the 21st century so far

Since the year 2000, the world has added so many new beloved characters, but this is about the TV characters that have defined the 21st century so far.

Type cast: 21 actors who always seem to play the same character

Fans have to admit that these actors’ range is as small as a newborn teacup chihuahua. So it’s time to talk more about actors who always play the same role in everything they do.

20 Disney movies that are ruined when thought about too hard

How could one princess write her name at one point but then suddenly have no recollection of that skill when push came to shove? That little one and more as we explore the wonderful world of Disney movies that are ruined when you take a closer look.

21 film and TV characters who would make the worst coworkers

Just imagine the following fictional characters were in the cubicle next to you because these are the characters that would make the worst coworkers.