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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

Cartoon characters from this century who are already iconic

Since the turn of the 21st century, there have been a number of characters that have managed to find their way on the same level as the legends that came before them — and in what feels like no time, as these are the most iconic cartoon characters of the 21st century, so far.

21 children’s shows that proved there’s good in the world

Small screen wonders for kids have made Earth a better place since Jim Henson put his hand up a big bird. With that, let’s look at the children’s shows that prove there’s good in the world.

Let's begin: The most noteworthy firsts across all of pop culture

Every achievement in life is something to celebrate, but there’s something a little extra special about the first.  The first Super Bowl winner, the first artist to win a rap Grammy, and so many other firsts in pop culture await below.

20 TV characters people have major beef with

They’re fictional, so what’s the problem? How many TV fanatics have heard that before? The chances are a lot because, while television is the entertainment gift that keeps giving, it can also be a pain in the you-know-what when a character from a great show rubs you the wrong way.

25 of the best musical movie moments of the 21st century, so far

From performances to dance breaks and everything in between, these are the best musical movie moments of the 21st century so far.

Kids movies turning 30 (and also turning millennials to dust)

As the ‘90s drift further and further away, millennials fall deeper into a state of mania as they can’t quite grasp the reality of aging. The proof can be seen in the mirror and in the fact that a lot of their favorite films aren’t newly released on VHS anymore. Nope, the following ‘90s kids' movies turn 30 in 2024.

Take cover: Pop culture's most iconic hats

Whether that’s stealing the show as a character or becoming a defining piece of a beloved hero, hats in all shapes and sizes have managed to make their way into the hearts of fans everywhere. Check out the following because they are some of the most recognizable hats in pop culture.

20 pop-culture fan bases that go harder than any others

From those who raved about Beethoven in the 19th century to the teens and tweens who pushed Beatlemania, they all helped build up the idea that when you love someone’s work or something, you go hard. With that, these are the most diehard fan bases in pop culture ever.

21 celebrities who earned college degrees

Celebrities like Emma Watson grew up in the spotlight, landing one of the core roles in the Harry Potter series at 11 years old, so she naturally went on to earn her degree once she got a bit older. And while some other famous faces have done the same, a great deal went to university before that. 

22 movies that prove the 2000s were the golden age of romcoms

The ‘80s is when romcoms started to come into their own, with the likes of When Harry Met Sally and Meg Ryan helping the genre flourish in the ‘90s and people like Julia Roberts soon joining in. There’s no denying that once the new century kicked off, there was a resurgence, a renaissance of sorts, and the following movies prove why the 2000s was the true golden age of romcoms.

20 of the best 2000s movie duos

A pair of actors need to have that extra something special between them to make their friendships believable, and no one did it quite like the twosomes sprinkled throughout cinema in the days of frosted tips and Pepsi Blue.

20 holiday movie lines that warm fans’ hearts

People love the end of the year because it usually means that schools are out and work is on autopilot until the new year — and because of the holidays. No matter the reason, these are the best lines from holiday movies.

23 films that may prove why 1999 was cinema's finest year

The fear of Y2K must have caused a sense of urgency at the end of the 20th century because everything was cranked up to an eleven. Yes, technology has taken the world of film far, and companies like A24 have pushed the boundaries of creativity, but alas, the following will more than prove that 1999 was the best year for movies — ever.

The 21 best-dressed characters of 2023

When it comes to fashion in 2023, the world will always remember what Rihanna in red during the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show, the ensembles the Beyhive and Swifties rocked at summer tours, and when Jared Leto represented the furry community at the Met Gala. They will also note that 2023 was one of the stylish years on big and small screens.

21 TV shows the world said goodbye to in 2023

The television landscape can be cruel. One second, fans are enjoying their favorite show, and the next, it’s canceled, and they’re left wondering what could’ve become of their beloved characters. 

20 'SNL' sketches and characters that deserved movies

Saturday Night Live has been an entertainment institution since the ‘70s and has helped jumpstart the careers of some of the biggest names in comedies. The weekend giant has also given way to several films inspired by sketches and characters. However, almost two dozen others could have also been given the big screen treatment.

20 of the most anticipated 2024 releases

From inside the mind of an already beloved character to a mean musical to a handful of sequels and more, these are the most anticipated movie releases of 2024.

22 reality shows that changed television, for better or worse

The world tends to think that reality television is a newfangled idea that came about at the turn of the century with the likes of Survivor and the Kardashian family. However, what reality shows managed to change the game and television? 

23 celebrities who look great with beards

Often referred to as nature's photoshop, beards have a magical way of transforming men into irresistible beings. And while some of the men on this list look absolutely fantastic with or without facial hair, it does not hurt them one bit when they rock something extra. 

21 movies and TV shows with the best food moments

Edible delights and disasters have made on-screen instances pop in various ways, so it’s time to put them on a menu because these are the movies and TV shows that have delivered the best food moments ever.

‘Good Burger’ is great, but ‘90s kids want to see these 21 other reunions

Much of what nineties kids loved is coming back, like overalls and a Good Burger sequel. However, while they’ll always love Kenan and Kel as much as Kel loves orange soda, there are some other ‘90s reunions that they would not mind seeing either.

20 roles that became as recognizable as their programs

Game of Thrones had plots that made it consistently go viral. This Is Us put fans through emotional warfare. Muppet Babies had an addicting theme song. The other thing that can guarantee a show gets remembered forever is having a standout character.

24 celebrities who are universally loved

These are the celebrities that the world can agree upon as universally loved by a majority of people for many reasons, from being absolute talents to being genuinely amazing people.

20 celebrities who’ve appeared on ‘Sesame Street’

The glitz and glamor of being a celebrity often seem to be the coolest and most alluring part, but no one talks about the pinnacle of success when it comes to fame, and that’s being asked to appear on 'Sesame Street.'

Bless this mess: The best holiday movies and TV shows about dysfunctional families

There are holiday movies and TV episodes that truly capture the beauty and spirit of the holidays, but that is not what the following is about. Yup, these are the best holiday movies and episodes about dysfunctional families.