When I was in middle school and high school, it was the dream of many girls to one day be in a relationship with or even marry their celebrity crush, of course—but our musician crushes of interest included the guys from NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, 98 Degrees, or even Hanson. Though there were some of us who loved Kurt Cobain and Gavin Rossdale, too—ahem.  These days, the heartthrob musician women of all ages can’t get enough of is Harry Styles, and his personal life and dating preferences seem to be the inspiration for The Idea of You, a new romantic drama coming out in May. In The Idea of Yo ..read more

Doesn’t it feel like rom-coms are on the verge of having A Moment? And I don’t mean romantic movies, or movies with a little bit of kissing in between scenes of trauma or action. I mean legit, happily-ever-after romantic comedies that give us the same tingly feelings that “10 Things I Hate About You” and “Runaway Bride” did. After watching the new trailer for Netflix’s “Irish Wish” starring Lindsay Lohan, you’ll undoubtedly feel like rom-coms are coming back, baby! Lohan plays Maddie, whose best friend gets engaged to the man Maddie assumes is the love of her life. The movie also stars Ed Spel ..read more

Few American icons are as beloved by multiple generations as puppeteer and ventriloquist Shari Lewis, who touched the hearts of children the world over with Lamb Chop, the sweet sock puppet who made her TV debut all the way back in 1956. After Lewis’ death in 1998, her daughter, Mallory Lewis, has held to her promise to her mom that she’d  “keep Lamb Chop alive,” honoring the pair in a feature-length documentary that was released late last year. Mallory, now 61, has kept her mom’s legacy at the forefront of her mind since her death, but in the age of social media, it seems she’s all about ..read more

Telenovelas aren’t just for entertainment. For millions of parents, across the United States and in Latin America, these sappy soap operas are a key element in child rearing. My family and I bond over the bilingual CW dramedy/telenovela “Jane the Virgin” regularly, just like my Abuelita and I did with Spanish-language novelas when I was growing up. As a mother of 12-year-old and 14-year-old daughters, I have a particular interest in whether telenovelas are appropriate for young audiences. The girls and I watch our favorite telenovela every night after dinner. It seems the laughs, surprises and ..read more

Disney just confirmed the release of ‘Moana 2’, coming to theaters this November. In addition to the live-action remake they announced in 2023, the ‘Moana’ sequel will extend the storyline and beloved franchise. “Moana remains an incredibly popular franchise, and we can’t wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when Moana 2 comes to theaters this November,” said Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger in a statement. Disney Animation also released a short teaser trailer: The video’s caption reads: “Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” takes audiences on an ex ..read more

Now that ‘Mean Girls‘ has been introduced to a new generation by way of a Broadway musical inspired by the hit 2004 flick, you might be wondering if the soon-to-be teen classic is age-appropriate for tweens and younger kids. With a PG-13 rating and plenty of the sass that the original movie had, here’s everything you need to know about the film’s dialogue, thematic elements, and adult references, so you can gauge whether to hit the theater or wait a few years to watch at home. As mentioned, the Motion Picture Association assigned a PG-13 rating to the film, citing “sexual material, strong lang ..read more

After 2023 was the year of Barbie, it makes sense that Mattel is looking for other toys that might inspire its next blockbuster. And it might have found the next big hit: There’s an American Girl Doll live-action movie coming, and millennials everywhere are not prepared for this. Mattel has partnered with Paramount Pictures for the upcoming movie, which will be written and produced by Lindsey Anderson Beer. “Growing up, my sister and I were American Girl girls,” Anderson Beer said in a statement. “I had Kirsten, and she had Molly. They didn’t feel like dolls to play with, rather real people wh ..read more

Holiday movie fans know that when it comes to Hallmark and Lifetime, you’re lucky to get more than a brief peck on the lips between lead love interests. And while there’s nothing wrong with keeping things pretty PG, it seems Lifetime is upping the ante this year. One of the network’s 2023 Christmas movies will have a — gasp! — sex scene, and you can bet we’ll be decking the halls, indeed. As part of 12 new movies featured in this season’s “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” lineup, a little ditty called A Cowboy Christmas Romance will include a literal romp in the hay, as star Jenna Kramer recently ad ..read more

If you’ve been clamoring to go back to Monterey ever since that big cliffhanger at the end of Big Little Lies season two, you’re officially in luck, because Nicole Kidman just revealed that a third season is in the works. The actress, who also serves as an executive producer on the hit HBO drama series, spilled the news during a Q&A session at the CME Group Tour Championship in Naples, Florida on Nov. 17. Related: https://twitter.com/PopBase/status/1725749707757293712 Fans reportedly captured Kidman’s surprise confession, with People reporting she told the crowd: “I loved Big Little Lies ..read more

Orange is the New Black star Danielle Brooks is so grateful to be able to leave her daughter something to remember her by and to make her proud. Brooks’ most recent project, The Color Purple, is set to hit theaters on Christmas Day, and while taking her daughter to her first movie experience for a showing of The Little Mermaid, she got to share her latest project with her. On Monday Brooks shared a video on Instagram of her daughter Freeya (dressed as a princess) watching The Color Purple trailer for the first time, People reported.  “That’s you!” Freeya ecstatically said to her mom when ..read more