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Girlicious: The Trio Era and Demise | POP 101: A Guide to Girlicious (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our POP 101 look at Girlicious, we dive into the group’s "Rebuilt" era - complete with a new sound and look as a trio. We break down the rollout of singles like "Over You," "Maniac," and "2 in the Morning," and how the group tried to redefine themselves beyond their reality TV origins....
KATSEYE’s "Gnarly" Is a Mess… or High Art?
The hotly anticipated debut single from KATSEYE has gone viral - for better or worse. In this episode of CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show, we give our unfiltered thoughts on the chaotic pop anthem, “Gnarly.” We break down the song’s production, lyrics, music video, and performance - while trying to make ...
Pop Off: XG vs &TEAM vs CHUU (April 2025)
Welcome to the April 2025 edition of Pop Off! This month, Chris and Chantel Nicole go head-to-head with three of the hottest K-Pop and K-Pop adjacent comebacks and new singles: XG with "In The Rain", &TEAM with "Go In Blind" and CHUU with "Only cry in the rain".We’re breaking down each release ...
Girlicious: From Messy Reality TV to Canadian Pop Royalty | POP 101: A Guide to Girlicious (Part 1)
In Part 1 of our POP 101 deep dive, we’re unpacking the wild, reality TV origin story of Girlicious - the girl group built by Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin. From on-screen drama to real-life chart success, we follow their rise from TV competition to unexpected Canadian pop royalty. We discuss ...
Lady Gaga "MAYHEM" - Pop Brilliance or Total Chaos?
Lady Gaga is back in her fun, unfiltered, and unpredictable era with the release of "MAYHEM" - but does it live up to the hype? In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track-by-track through Gaga’s latest album, giving their brutally honest thoughts on the production, lyrics, vocals,...
Celebrating Sarah Harding (1981 - 2021)
Chris and Chantel celebrate, remember and discuss some of their favorite moments from Sarah Harding's amazing career with Girls Aloud. We love and miss you, Sarah - your legacy will live on and we are so grateful for everything you contributed to the world. Rest in peace. The Best: Sarah Harding Yo...
Kylie Minogue’s Tension Tour at MSG - Did She Deliver?
After decades of pop brilliance, Kylie Minogue finally made her Madison Square Garden debut - and we were there to witness it all. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole give you a song-by-song, unfiltered review of the Tension Tour live in NYC.From the setlist and vocals to the staging, visuals...
Pop Off: TEN vs SEULGI vs YEJI (March 2025)
Welcome to the March 2025 edition of Pop Off! This month, Chris and Chantel Nicole go head-to-head with three of the hottest solo comebacks: TEN with "STUNNER", SEULGI with "Baby, Not Baby", and YEJI with "AIR".We’re breaking down each release across song, video, and performance, giving our unfilte...
Kylie Minogue "Impossible Princess" - A Misunderstood Masterpiece?
Released at a time when the world wasn’t ready, "Impossible Princess" marked a bold, personal, and experimental shift for Kylie Minogue - far from the glittery pop she was known for. Critics were confused, fans were divided, but today? Many consider it her most daring and emotionally raw ...