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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 actors who, surprisingly, haven’t been in a superhero movie yet

If someone were to throw a rock in a room full of actors, it would likely hit someone who has appeared in a superhero movie. Below is a list of actors who, surprisingly, haven’t been in a superhero movie yet.

Which Disney princes would make the best and worst boyfriends?

Would people swipe right or left? Would they be father material? Those are all questions Disney fans have pondered, but today is about whether or not Disney princes would make great boyfriends.

26 "purrfect" cats in pop culture

From Disney favorites and feline villains to characters whose names make them part of the Kitty Girl gang, check out all of that and more as we explore the most "purrfect" cats in pop culture.

Whoa: 20 reasons why the world loves Keanu Reeves

From iconic roles that changed the game in film to his charitable efforts and all-around nice guy demeanor, these are the roles and reasons the world loves Keanu Reeves.

20 movies and miniseries about inventors, inventions, and innovation

There are a million and one movies based on comic books, more than that revolving around romance, and almost a dozen about cars that are fast and furious, but what about movies about some of the greatest minds to have ever existed? 

23 of the best characters to cosplay

Every movie has at least one or two characters waiting for fans to dress up like them. So from Jim Carrey’s most notable from the ‘90s to Will Ferrell's holiday delight, these are almost two dozen of the best characters to cosplay.

The IP that wouldn't die: Film franchises that just keep on going

How many times can Vin Diesel go fast and be furious for his family? When will Andy’s toys finally get some rest? Will Michael Myers ever cease to exist? While some franchises know how to either keep the magic alive or realize when to hang it up, some film franchises just won’t quit.

21 movies based on Saturday morning cartoons

One of the most common TV-to-movie pipelines has been to take a beloved cartoon and (hopefully) turn it into a box-office smash. Let’s look at what movies have been based on Saturday morning cartoon staples.

50 films in 50 states: Our favorite movies from across America

Time to get out the map and get geographical up in here because all 50 United States have been represented in cinema.

'Barbie,' and every other billion-dollar box-office blockbuster

Barbie went and did and proved that pink is the new box office blockbuster by crossing the $1 billion mark, but Greta Gerwig’s doll dream isn’t the only movie to have earned an impressive amount of money from moviegoers.

23 artists with the most appearances on ‘Now That's What I Call Music!’

Over several dozen have been released since 1998, which makes curious minds wonder: Who has appeared on those the most? Which musical giants of the modern era can say they've had the most songs on Now CDs? Well, find out...now! 

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.