Kendrick Lamar brought his game face to Super Bowl LIX
By Alexandra Hopkins | Feb. 11, 2025Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX performance shook the stadium and the entire nation.
POP CULTURE
What your ‘Friends’ comfort character says about you
By Kyra Dapore | Feb. 6, 2025The sitcom “Friends” has characters for everyone to relate to and love.
‘Faces of Music’ offers vulnerable look into musician’s makeup
By Divy Bose | Feb. 6, 2025Three female celebrities are interviewed about the meaning behind their signature looks that coincide with their record-breaking music careers.
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX announcement sparks controversy
By Nyla Gilbert | Dec. 4, 2024The announcement of Kendrick Lamar headlining Super Bowl LIX has sparked major controversy.
What Goes Unsaid: Pop Culture Pow Wow
By Suzanne Piper , Daphne Graeter and Clara Leder | Nov. 21, 2024The girls are back this week to talk about recent pop culture moments, snow in Athens, and they write a poem for someone special!
Tracking Trends: Students reflect on celebrity political endorsements
By Alexandra Hopkins | Oct. 29, 2024How do OU students feel about celebrities endorsing political figures online?
9 most popular Halloween costumes of 2024
By Alicia Szczesniak | Oct. 24, 2024Here are Halloween 2024’s biggest hit costumes.
Tate McRae is a rising pop star
By Nyla Gilbert | Sep. 13, 2024Tate McRae is emerging as a strong contender for the generation’s next pop star.
Paris Hilton preaches self-love, self-acceptance in “Infinite Icon”
By Brooke Phillips | Sep. 11, 2024New York’s leading “It Girl” returns with a new dance-pop album 18 years after her first self-titled record in 2006.
‘Short n’ Sweet’ takes Sabrina Carpenter to new heights
By Elizabeth Talaga | Aug. 28, 2024After 10 years on the scene, Sabrina Carpenter finally leaves her mark with her new album ‘Short n’ Sweet.”
Who are the nominees for the VMAs Best New Artist award?
By Sophia Rooksberry | Aug. 27, 2024Unpacking the six nominees’ rise to artistic fame and global stardom.
From the Grapevine: Chappell Roan’s fame comes from humanity, queer representation
By Libby Evans | July 6, 2024Chappell Roan’s fast rise to fame is in part due to her vulnerability and relatability with fans. As all demographics unite in their love for Chappell, her rise in fame brings LGBTQIA+ representation with it.
Artist Spotlight: My Best Unbeaten Brother debut album marks a musical family reunion
By Sophia Rooksberry | May 30, 2024The upcoming “Pessimistic Pizza” will be the reuniting album for the Parker brothers.
Dissecting parasocial relationships between fans, celebrities
By Nyla Gilbert | Apr. 11, 2024Fandom culture’s onesided relationship with celebrities is problematic.
What Happens on Court Stays on Court: All Things Oscars 2024
By Hannah Campbell , Tate Raub , Madalyn Blair and Emma Erion | Feb. 15, 2024In this episode of What Happens on Court, hosts Hannah Campbell and Tate Raub are joined by Emma Erion and Madalyn Blair who all discuss their thoughts and predictions ahead of the upcoming Oscars.
What Happens on Court: Answering your Questions!
By Hannah Campbell and Tate Raub | Feb. 8, 2024In the first episode of 2024, hosts Hannah and Tate answer questions submitted on the WHOC Instagram.
IMDBobcat: The Iron Claw
By Nathaniel Drovdlic and Spencer Parrett | Jan. 29, 2024In this episode, we cover the winter release "The Iron Claw," as well as several other releases.
5 signs you may be chronically online
By Grace Koennecke | Jan. 28, 2024For lovers of pop culture, internet memes and entertainment, this article is totally for you if you think you're chronically online.
State of Grace: It’s time to appreciate ‘ARTPOP’ by Lady Gaga
By Grace Koennecke | Nov. 5, 2023Celebrating 10 years on Nov. 6, it’s time for pop music lovers to realize the importance of Lady Gaga’s absurdly wild third album.
What Happens on Court Stays on Court: Pop Culture Breakdown
By Grace Koennecke , Grace Brezine , Hannah Campbell and Tate Raub | Oct. 24, 2023In this episode of What Happens on Court Stays on Court, hosts Tate Raub and Hannah Campbell talk about all things pop culture with The Beat editors Grace Brezine and Grace Koennecke. From the current news on dancing with the stars to the latest on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, this episode is one you don't want to miss!
