On Friday we found out that Carl's Jr. had invented the Pop Tart ice cream sandwich, which is one creamy scoop of vanilla nestled between two strawberry toaster treats. YUM. Now comes the commercial, which treats the dessert like the epic creation it is. And look! It wasn't necessary to involve any scantily-clad… » 7/29/13 6:15pm 7/29/13 6:15pm

We've all had those urges to take a few bites out of our roommate's food. You're hankering for some Oreos, but it's raining outside and the Bad Girls Club season finale is about to start. You're home alone, staring at your pantry, wishing that you somehow could get one, just one, Oreo cookie to magically appear in… » 5/23/13 4:30pm 5/23/13 4:30pm

I'll say it again: Tom Hanks is a national treasure. Here's a clip from his appearance on the Late Show, in which he pokes fun at his habit of making historical mini-series on HBO by announcing his latest pet project: an 11-part series on the creation of the Pop Tart. He plays Bert Loomis, without whom we may have… » 12/16/11 2:20pm 12/16/11 2:20pm

In the video for Lady Gaga's "Judas," Jesus has cornrows. The disciples are a leather-clad motorcycle gang. Gaga wears a bikini top featuring nipple-hiding crosses, and folks are anointed with holy water and beer. But as Gaga tells E!: » 5/06/11 4:40pm 5/06/11 4:40pm

Ke$ha is confusing. When I first heard "Tik Tok," I thought it was a joke. An unfunny morning radio jingle, in which a white girl was "rapping." When I realized it was an actual song, I was incredulous — is this what people like now? I was bewildered by the human race. A year ago, I wrote the words, "her music is… » 4/14/11 5:50pm 4/14/11 5:50pm

Earlier this week, Forbes reported that "Friday" singer Rebecca Black is "laughing to the bank." But today, Slate's Annie Lowrey writes: » 3/25/11 6:00pm 3/25/11 6:00pm

Rebecca Black's music video, "Friday," has gone viral, with more than 2.2 million views in a little over a month, and not because it's good. The song is comically absurd, with ridiculously simplistic lyrics; the video involves literally acting out those lyrics and features a bunch of kids trying really hard to seem… » 3/14/11 1:30pm 3/14/11 1:30pm

The video for "Blow" kind of reminds you of that one time in college you took a tab and started tripping and went to a party where you felt the need to lay your hands upon a glowing orb shining in a cave, only to discover you were just sitting on a pile of coats in the bedroom touching a globe-shaped Ikea lamp which… » 2/25/11 3:18pm 2/25/11 3:18pm

Kes$ha is in on the joke, you guys. She knows she is utterly ridiculous, and she is going with it. For some reason her management won't let her sing "Dance Magic Dance" (made famous by David Bowie in Labyrinth) on stage while she's on tour. But whatever. Eric Spitznagel's interview with the pop star includes… » 2/11/11 7:35pm 2/11/11 7:35pm

…Just for a moment, anyway. This snap is from behind-the-scenes of his Rolling Stone photoshoot. Much better up than down, yes? » 2/04/11 11:57am 2/04/11 11:57am

If you can stand to sit through the stuttering nonsensical "rap" in this song, you'll see generous product placement for Tequila Revolucion and PlentyofFish.com. Of course, Gaga already did that, but whatever, Ke¢ha. You are who you are. » 12/02/10 1:48pm 12/02/10 1:48pm

"Whip My Hair" hits hard; some think she sounds like Rihanna. Does she only have this track because her father is Will Smith? Maybe! But she says, "I'm just tryin' to have fun." Also, something about haters. Check it out: » 9/08/10 11:02am 9/08/10 11:02am

A Minnesota police officer is in trouble after security-camera footage showed him feeding pop-tarts to gorillas at the Como Zoo. Although they're not sure whether the gorillas, Schroeder, Gordy and Togo, actually ate them. [via BoingBoing] » 8/28/09 6:30pm 8/28/09 6:30pm

In today's Times of London, writer Caitlin Moran takes a look at British singers Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen. Both had albums produced by Mark Ronson, both launched careers at roughly the same time, both roughly the same age and both turn out quality product. But lately, both generate the most interest via their… » 12/20/07 3:20pm 12/20/07 3:20pm