Practically Pop

TRIGGER WARNING: some of the topics discussed in today’s episode deal in topics such as suicidal ideation and self-harm. Please proceed with caution when listening, if you choose to. If you or anyone you know are struggling with any of the issues addressed, use the following resources: Call/text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (or chat at 988lifeline.org) Go to findtreatment.gov (or call...

For someone who is one of the kindest musicians of our generation, Tate McRae is a definite savage with her lyricism. And in our first Song Highlights episode of season 3, we open with the most heartless song in her catalog: “ANYTHING BUT LOVE”.

I only have one thing to say: YES! YES! YES!!! Cue the party horns because TML is OVER! Okay, I know I seem overly excited, but that's really only because of one thing/character I'm not going to miss (you know who). However, I'm really proud of how this show was one of the most unique television experiences ever, and truly, huge congrats to all the cast and crew for an outstanding three seasons! O...

Divorces are never an easy thing to go through, much less write about, but Kelsea Ballerini handled it with a graceful poise that truly changed the trajectory of her future music. On her critically-acclaimed EP and definitely her best work to date, Rolling Up The Welcome Mat takes the listeners through the beginning, middle, and end of her five-year marriage, full of the most vulnerable emotions K...

On this bonus episode, I give her take on the unforgettable party that was the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show! Family, friends, food, culture-everything about Bad Bunny's performance was truly one in a million. Hands down, it's one of the greatest halftime shows in history! It felt like there was a party in my living room.

Get ready to send it this episode as we delve into the season 10 premiere of Summer House, why Stephen was extra annoying this week on Tell Me Lies, setting the record straight on Kyle & Amanda’s marriage, an exciting update on Summer House, and giving a special shoutout to Tinashe for her birthday (not that she'll hear this anyway)!

As one of the biggest TikTok personalities in the world, Addison Rae has never had the problem of capturing the attention of a global audience. However, over the years, she has grown to be quite the multi-talented Gen Z’er, showcasing her stardom on the big screen and in music, most recently with her bright, Y2K-inspired debut, Addison . A record full of throwback pop vibes, Addison teaches us lis...

Kelsea Ballerini has become a shining example of how to grow up. Through the good times and bad times. Through the mistakes and best decisions. And on Mount Pleasant, it’s not just a very well-crafted EP of six songs: this is a journey into the exciting unknown. A free-falling paradise of feelings explored and new ones introduced. And in the words of Kelsea Ballerini, “Welcome to the park, friends...

OH. MY. GOD! This season 3 premiere of Tell Me Lies has been the craziest rollercoaster I’ve seen in a LONG time. I mean, Stephen, Lucy, the secrets, the emotions-everything has been so cuckoo crazy, I’ve felt like my brain was going to explode from the gaslighting.

Just three years after the end of her Parisian era that comprised of her Singular records, singing savant Sabrina Carpenter returned with her most emotionally raw record, emails i can’t send. It was very dramatic, humorous, and reflective, and everything-from the musical style to Sabrina’s personal style-was so different and indie. It was like watching the movie of Sabrina Carpenter’s life, but in...

Hey people! I know I said no other episodes till season 3, but I couldn't help myself! So, here is my take on the recently released season 3 trailer for Tell Me Lies! And yes, sh*t can get worse...A LOT WORSE! Tell Me Lies premieres January 13, 2026 on Hulu and Disney+! Happy Holidays!

It’s already the most wonderful time of the year again, and I’m ecstatic! Between watching my favorite Christmas movies & TV shows, consuming a big holiday feast, and celebrating with loved ones, December is such a favorite month of mine. But you know what we need this season? A little Christmas & Chill! Yup, it’s time to spread a little Ari holiday magic once again, not just with her amaz...

If there's one thing I was grateful for this Thanksgiving, it was the 34th season of Dancing With The Stars! I know it may sound silly, but this very show has always been so special to me, and I think this season matched that tenfold. So, here's my Thanksgiving message for DWTS!

BravoCon 2025 may have just wrapped (and I sadly didn't get to attend in person), but I'm still over the moon, gushing about the exciting new updates to come from the world of Bravo! In this Practically Pop-In (or Practically Pop Pop-In, who knows?), I give my takes on the big weekend, including updates on some of the new and returning shows, the drama behind The Valley, an impromptu Next Gen NYC...

The spooky SZN song of 2025. This song’s resurrection has been nothing short of iconic.

The nightmare continues…

Having recently finished the first season of the popular Hulu series, Tell Me Lies, DUUUUDE I can’t believe this crap. This show is one of the most twisted television shows I’ve ever watched, and yet, it’s so good. And as for Lucy and Stephen….well, tune in to find out exactly what I think about these two, as well as the other wonderful characters a part of this CRAZY world!

This week, Naomi is reporting live from the red carpet of the 2025 Met Gala, from the comfort of home, and is dishing on all her favorite stars and their incredible outfits! Plus, find out which celeb’s outfit was her favorite from the night!

On this very short Song Highlights mini-sode, we’re breaking down Tate McRae’s song, “you’re so cool”, from her debut record, i used to think i could fly. Plus, find out which TV character Naomi relates this song to!

Before she became this generation’s Marilyn Monroe, with an exceptional musical gift, Sabrina Carpenter released her starry-eyed debut, Eyes Wide Open, which celebrates its ten-year anniversary this week! With the inclusion of songs from her 2014 debut project & EP, Can’t Blame A Girl For Trying, the record was sweet, full of happiness, and the first formal introduction into the amazing artist...

After a blockbuster success of six years recording and performing her records on awards shows and her own headlining tours, Argentine superstar TINI (also Martina Stoessel) slowed things WAY down with her 2024 record, un mechón de pelo, which was inspired by personal events that took place before and after her 2023 album, Cupido, and her overall raw reflection of herself, life, and career thus far...

Since the inception of Brazilian superstar Anitta's career, she has become one of the most influential artists of all time! And with scoring hit after hit globally, has also become a force to be reckoned with. And now, on the heels of the release of her new documentary, Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta, Naomi is breaking down her thoughts on the heartwarming and inspiring film.

After the international, chart-topping success of 2023's THINK LATER, Tate McRae kicked off 2025 with the release of her 2000s-inspired hit, "Sports car", signifying an era full of pure superstar energy found on her recent third record, So Close To What.

2007. 2021. 2023. The most definitive years of indie pop sister-duo, as well as Disney alums, Aly & AJ. Moving from their early years in the rock ‘n' roll space to their amazing indie-folk vibe, Aly & AJ's music is very much a hidden gem but also widely appreciated at the same time. This week, Naomi is breaking down the Insomniatic , a touch of the beat , and With Love From eras and answer...

"all-american b----" is probably one of the coolest titles I've ever heard a song titled, and I don't even curse. Thank you, Olivia Rodrigo!