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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

These 23 celebrities would win 'Best Smile' in a Hollywood yearbook

Many of the world's collective favorite famous people most likely scored "Best Smile" when they were younger. If not, it's time to reward them now because these celebrities would win "Best Smile" if there were a Hollywood yearbook.

22 songs that define the millennial experience

Every generation has its soundtrack ingrained into the fabric of their being. Usually, the soundtrack is fully realized by the time they enter adulthood. The following songs scrape the surface of their soundtrack, but most importantly, these are the songs that define the millennial experience from artists they loved to how they’ve collectively felt over the years.

21 movies that just scream summer vacation

From Blockbusters that make the theater experience more than worth it to the ones that give audiences feel like they’re on a getaway, these are the movies that have major summer vacation vibes.  

20 celebrity couples with whom millennials are oddly obsessed

Millennials love the rich and famous, but even more so, they love it when those celebrities hook up. Over the years, there have been a number of celebrity couples to which millennials have attached themselves. Whether or not said pairs lasted doesn’t matter because these are the celebrity couples millennials are obsessed with.

23 things that have surprisingly only existed since 2004

Fantasia was the newest winner of American Idol, everyone was in Ugg boots, and Shrek 2 owned the box office. It was 2004, and life was pretty grand. From famous actors who debuted in life to some signature foods, these are the things that have only been around since 2004.

21 of the best 'The Office' relationships, platonic and romantic

With all of these eyes always on the fictitious paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania, there are a lot of opinions as to the characters, plotlines, and pairings seen throughout its nine-season run. We focused on the pairings, going through the best relationships from The Office — romantic and platonic, often sweet but sometimes a little sour.

22 ‘Arrested Development’ cameos fans might have forgotten

Of course, no one is talking about the likes of Liza Minnelli and Henry Winkler, two guests who appeared across the series. Nope, this list is about the Arrested Development cameos fans may have forgotten over the years.

21 songs that represent high school cliques

In the early 2000s, Good Charlotte sang, “This is the anthem / Throw all your hands up.” Hey, if you’re still a rough-around-the-edges punk kid, that’s likely still your song, but what about all the other groups that make up the halls of schools across the country? What are their anthems?

Geek squad: 23 beloved pop culture nerds

Thanks to the rise of superhero content, tech giants, and a little CBS show that took the world by storm, nerdom has never been cooler. Now it’s chic to be square, which has led to these geeky characters being huge fan favorites across the board.

23 characters who are total boss babes

From the creepy and the kooky to the animated girlies who put their entrepreneurial spirit first, these are the characters that are total boss babes.

23 characters with the biggest egos

They are the characters that never fail to let it be known that they are the most important figures on the screen, at least in their heads. From know-it-all medical professionals to foul-mouthed grade school kids, these are the characters with the biggest egos.

Popular things from the 2000s that should remain there

The 2000s gave way to a new age: the internet. Of course, the internet isn’t the only thing that really took hold during that time, but it was one of the things that lasted that (arguably) we’re still happy are around. As for some other trends and whatnot, well, these are the things from the 2000s that no one should ever want back in their lives again.

22 times pop culture was mellow yellow

It’s the color we associate with a beautiful, sunny day, the best potassium-packed fruit, and the universally known smiley face. It’s bright, vibrant, and sparks joy, but it’s also a color widely utilized throughout pop culture, from iconic characters to musical moments.

23 celebrities fans want to see on 'Hot Ones'

Today, it's not shocking to see just about anyone who's somebody on the internet interview show where celebrities eat hot wings while answering in-depth questions. However, not everyone who's everyone has been on it just yet, which has left viewers wondering when their favorites will finally appear on Hot Ones.

21 of the most recognizable ‘Star Wars’ characters

To a Star Wars fan, every character and detail is seared into the base of their brain for eternity. So much so that in their next life, they’ll still spit facts about a galaxy far, far away. These are the most recognizable characters to the average person, from the one they call “baby Yoda” to that handsome bad boy played by Harrison Ford!

20 turn-ons and offs for millennial women

While their grandparents thought a nice person next door with manners was all the rage, millennial women might not want to settle for the person they grew up next to. That’s not all, so let’s not waste any more time. Let’s find out millennial women’s turn-ons and turn-offs.

23 of the best film scores

There are tons of iconic movie soundtracks out there that have spawned some of the biggest pop songs on Earth, like The Bodyguard, Dirty Dancing, and Pulp Fiction. However, there is another side to music that makes movies pop, and that’s the score.

21 favorite fictional aliens

Despite the possibility of life in the far-off corners of space, it’s far easier to love the creatures and critters from various universe regions that aren’t necessarily real. That’s right, it’s time to look at everyone’s favorite fictional aliens, from the sassiest who’ve taken over the small screen to the Blockbuster titans.

24 of the most memorable slogans

Whether connected to a little jingle or rocking it on its own, slogans that go the extra mile have planted themselves deep into the fabric of our collective lives. So much so that it wouldn’t take long for any of the following to be immediately identifiable because the following are the most memorable slogans to date.

40 celebrities who often get confused for one another

As many tabloids have claimed, celebrities are just like us! Only a lot of the time, their doppelgangers are also in the public eye. So now it’s time to look at the celebrities that often get confused for one another because they look so much alike, as well as a couple of other reasons that aren’t physical at all.

20 things fans love about ‘Mean Girls’ 20 years later

Saturday Night Live’s Tina Fey was inspired by Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman, and bless her for that because where would pop culture be without the importance of a pink wardrobe in the middle of the week, fetch, and cool moms? 

20 fictional homes we've all dreamed of living in

Home is where the heart is — at least, that’s what the sign in a 60-something-year-old's living room says. In reality, home is where you can afford to put your things. In a perfect world where money was no option, though? These are the best fictional homes that everyone has dreamed of living in.

20 small things you can do to make the world better

The world can feel overwhelming at any moment, whether because of an overbearing boss or the doom scrolling being done at this exact moment while avoiding said overbearing boss. Here's the thing: People have the power to do the tiniest things in life to help push the collective reality they share with others to be bearable.

20 of the most iconic hair moments in cinema

Whether it was a couple of buns in a galaxy far, far away or a rated-R moment that became one of the most talked-about moments in movies, hair is not something to take lightly in film.

20 celebrities who act as emotional support for millennials

If there were an award show for the various generations still roaming this earth, millennials would get "Most Anxious." However, the one thing that has helped them is nostalgia. So much so that the following are considered emotional support celebrities for millennials who help them when times get rough and unbearable.