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Kendra Beltran

Kendra Beltran went to college with no game plan and found herself falling back on her love of writing soon after graduating all the way back in 2009. Since then, she's written for MTV Geek, Cosplay Central, Collider, Apartment Therapy, and many other sites that allowed her to showcase her love of all things pop culture. When she isn't writing, Kendra is either hosting her show, Crushgasm, baking all the cookies, or spoiling her fur baby, Mason.

23 of the best movies for some sisterly bonding

Sisters aren’t only biologically connected. Oh no, they range from sorority sisters to the people at work who make the day feel less daunting to those who never turn down a chance to catch up over dinner. 

24 movies that perfectly showcase teen angst

Bodies are changing, hormones are racing, and nothing ever seems to make sense. While MTV’s Daria and the emo music of the early 2000s will always feel like the crux of what it feels like to be helpless at that age, a myriad of movies also capture the reality of teen angst.

24 fictional friend groups that make people envious

From the lavish lives of New York City besties to the adventurous crews that search for pirate booty, these are the fictional friend groups everyone wants to be a part of.

21 celebrities that turned to reality TV

Reality TV in the ‘80s and ‘90s wasn’t quite what it is today. It used to be about the so-called Real World and wild antics on shows like Cops, but at the turn of the century transformed into some of the most-watched television out there.

'90s kids' movies with the wildest plots

There was a lot that flew in the ‘90s that would not today. Instead of listing them all, let’s just focus on the movies — kids’ movies, to be exact. To be even more precise: Let's talk about how movies geared toward the youth of the ‘90s were, well, sort of insane.

The cast of 'Barbie' if it'd been made in the '90s

What if a live-action Barbie movie had been made in the heart of the ‘90s? Who would’ve stepped into the role of Barbie and Ken before Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling so stunningly did so in Greta Gerwig’s? Well, it’s time to find out.

TV characters that would be BFFs if they met

No matter the genre, there is always at least one great friendship on a television show. However, fanatics of the small screen often have to wonder who their favorites would be friends with had they been able to meet characters from other shows.

31 of the best TV ensembles of the 21st century so far

In the past, shows like The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Cheers, and Friends made their presence known because the shows were well-written and held together by a cast of characters. These are the best TV ensembles of the 21st century.

27 of the geekiest celebrities

Today, geeks, nerds, and dorks are embraced and no longer made to feel ashamed of their love of things like comic books and World of Warcraft. So from action figure collectors to Trekkies, these are the geekiest celebrities.

23 of the most unforgettable bathing suits in pop culture

Everyone has their favorite bathing suit style that fits them and their personality. That’s a given, but when it comes to TV and movies, there are more than a few almost everyone can agree are better than the rest. 

23 actors fans want to see in ‘Knives Out 3’

After filling in some gaps, these are the actors fans want in Knives Out 3.

27 of the best TV theme songs of the 21st century

The evolution of the TV theme song is something that could and likely is studied in college courses around the country. Today, theme songs are everything from quick musical arrangements that are globally recognized to songs that harken back to the ‘80s. Here are the best TV theme songs of the 21st century.

20 LGBTQ-hosted podcasts to check out

Whether they’re talking about RuPaul’s Drag Race or interviewing the likes of Oscar winners, these are the best LGBTQ+ hosted podcasts that everyone should check out.

20 dream Verzuz battles

While it centered around hip-hop, R&B, and soul music, many fans worldwide have wondered what it’d be like if artists from other genres took part. With that, let’s look at some of the dream Verzuz battles everyone would log on for.

23 of the hottest vegetarian celebrities

It’s time to look at the hottest vegetarian celebrities, from lifetime animal rights activists to those who followed doctor’s orders.

21 must-see Johnny Depp performances

He’s become a muse to Tim Burton, a captivating pirate, and so much more, but what are the must-see Johnny Depp performances? 

21st-century TV shows canceled too soon

It’s an issue, a travesty, and an annoyance to TV fanatics everywhere who were left forever fuming when it came to these 21st-century TV shows canceled too soon.

Women who shaped millennial feminists

From talk show hosts to musical acts, these women shaped millennial feminists.

25 crushes from the '90s who still own our hearts

Everyone had hearts in their eyes, from boy bands to scream queens, when it came to many celebrities, but how many of those ‘90s crushes are still making fans’ hearts burst at the seams? Well, quite a bit!

To the nines: 21 iconic movie dresses

James Dean’s red jacket in Rebel Without a Cause, Willy Wonka’s purple ensemble, or The Bride’s yellow suit comes to mind, but today is not about jackets and other pieces of apparel. It’s about the gowns, the formal attire, and the most iconic dresses in movie history.

30 movies that turn 30 in 2023

Steven Spielberg brought dinosaurs to life, future Hot Topic shoppers got a couple of movies they would soon base their whole personalities around, and Robin Williams delivered yet another career-defining role. All those and more owned the box office in 1993, but there are way more iconic movies from that year that celebrate the big 3-0 in 2023.

23 TV couples that made everyone believe in love

The endless swiping left and right on dating apps can lead people to feel, well, a little helpless and hopeless when it comes to finding and maintaining a relationship. Whether it’s the paper company pair from Scranton or the childhood sweethearts from Mr. Feeny’s homeroom, these are the TV couples that made everyone believe in love.

21 celebrity siblings that prove talent is genetic

When it comes to talent, one could argue the whole nature vs. nurture idea and use the following celebrity siblings as evidence because talent runs deep within the genes of these famous brothers and sisters.

20 movies that made everyone have wanderlust

Grab those passports because from the beaches of Singapore to the streets of Paris, these are the movies that made everyone have wanderlust.

23 educators from pop culture that made school seem worthwhile

School can be and is often overwhelming for many reasons, but it can make all the difference when students have at least one teacher that goes above and beyond for them. These are the best teachers pop culture has had to date.