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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

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.

20 dream careers every '90s kids wanted

‘90s kids were told that if they worked really hard and went to college, they’d have all the opportunities in the world, and they believed it — so much so that they dreamed bigger than the sky about all of their future possibilities, whether practical or magical.

20 reasons having kids isn’t for everyone right now

Whitney Houston once sang that children are our future. While that is true, not everyone is interested. Some want to focus on themselves and their lives, like Seth Rogen. Whether it's based on something serious or something more frivolous, these are why people choose not to have kids right now.

21 random things that trigger every millennial

Don’t even get a Gen X started on who was the best grunge band, and don’t try and ask a Boomer about how they got to school vs. now. While the things that can leave millennials hot and bothered aren’t as serious as they could be, the following still triggers millennials like no other.

Ranking the main cast of 'Stranger Things,' from totally rad to maybe they should be in the Upside Down

Even with lengthy waits between seasons due to long production times, a global pandemic, and the writers' strike, fans have remained loyal and protective when it comes to their favorite Netflix original characters. However, one has to wonder how great and not-so-great some of the characters are. It's time to rank the Stranger Things characters.

23 movies that can turn all frowns upside down

Everyone has certain movies designated as happy places — movies that take a monotonous day and turn it into something tolerable. And while some movies aren’t on everyone’s list, the following ones are.

21 celebrities who are Golden Retrievers in human form

Golden Retrievers have long been America’s favorite breed. Well, ever since the ‘90s, when movies like Homeward Bound and Air Bud highlighted them as loyal and dear members of the family that could potentially dunk a basketball. These famous faces are true Golden Retrievers in human form.

Super Bowl halftime shows of the 21st century, ranked

It’s weird to schedule a concert in the middle of a sporting event, but the NFL has delivered a musical component since the very first Super Bowl in 1967 when a couple of marching bands and a drill team entertained the crowd. Not every performance has been a winner, but it's time to look at the Super Bowl halftime shows from the 21st century, ranked from fumble to touchdown!

23 actors who are long due for a career renaissance

Actors’ names are on everyone’s lips one day, then fade into obscurity the next. However, like Brendan Fraser, these actors need to have their own renaissance for several reasons, so let’s get into it.

20 celebrities who have appeared on ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’

Debuting in 2005, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has become the underdog darling of television, as it’s the longest-running live-action sitcom with absolutely no accolades to its name. However, despite never getting the recognition it deserves from Hollywood elites, that doesn’t mean it hasn’t gotten major love from an abundance of famous faces who’ve found themselves appearing on the series.

24 times pop culture had us seeing red, literally

From tantalizing scenes in film and on TV to fashion moments to some of the best songs, red is forever that girl. Those still doubting the power of red, let’s look at all of the times that red has made pop culture that much better.

21st-century animated characters 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.