Author Archives: Jennifer White

Cardi B: The Met Ball and the Music

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Ya girl just shut down the red carpet at the Met Gala dressed as a giant, glittery, feathery, quilted vulva (C’mon. LOOK at that outfit and try to tell us it’s not genitally inspired), and that’s only the latest trick Cardi B has had up her sleeve.

Always outspoken and often controversial, she backs up her larger-than-life persona with music that never fails to resonate with her massive fan base. From the strip club to “Love & Hip Hop” to the top of the charts, Cardi has had quite a journey, with tons of hits along the way.

Luckily for you, we have a way of figuring out her most popular songs: our secret patented process involves math, statistics, and just a little bit of witchcraft to determine the tracks you’re playing, hearting, and sharing the most. Check out Cardi’s biggest hits and collaborations, counted UP (starting with song #1), right here.

 

Joe Jonas Is A Newlywed!

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Nothing like being in Las Vegas to get your romantic juices flowing. Something was in the air for Joe Jonas and Game of Thrones actress  Sophie Turner following the BBMAs – they wrapped up the night by saying ‘I do’ at the Chapel L’Amour inside the city’s famous A Little White Wedding Chapel. And although it looked like a quickie wedding, it seems like Joe and Sophie planned ahead at least a little. Nick and Kevin wore matching suits as his groomsmen. Plus they were serenaded by Dan + Shay, fresh off their Top Country Duo/Group win at the Billboard Music Awards.

We know all this because Diplo livestreamed the entire ceremony on Instagram live. It was officiated by an Elvis impersonator, of course, and if you look closely you can see that the couple sealed the deal with ring pops. Romantic AND delicious!

But don’t worry, Joe is taking a page from Nick Jonas’ book – rumor has it the couple is planning a lavish wedding in France later this year – these vows were just a legality.

Let me know what you think of the surprise nuptials! Talk to @ParkerKnowsPop on Twitter. Then check out all of the JoBro’s biggest hits – solo and as a group – on their very own epidode of The Count Up!

AJR: We Know Them

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If you’re a fan of AJR, you already know that they're an American indie-pop band consisting of brothers Adam, Jack, and Ryan Met. They got their start busking in New York City’s Washington Square Park, and blah blah blah.

You may also know that AJR just dropped an album called “Neotheater," and we took the opportunity to catch up with them to (1) not talk about what it’s like to be in a band of brothers, (2) not talk about busking, and (3) totally talk about the songs that they love and the stories behind them.

Here are The Top 6 Things we learned:

1) Their all-time favorite band is the Beach Boys. Their all-time favorite album is Pet Sounds. They cannot, however, agree on their favorite song.

2) They cite Kendrick Lamar’s "Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City" as one of the most important albums in the history of Hip Hop because it’s “bad ass” and makes you feel cooler than you actually are.

3) After collaborating with Rivers Cuomo of Weezer, AJR consider him a friend. “It’s not love,” they say, “but it’s somewhere in between.” They think Rivers is almost a genius, and credit him for proving that nerds can be rock stars as long as they have something unique to say.

4) They are loving the fact that straightforward R&B is making a comeback, and are especially fond of Khalid’s “gorgeous” voice.

5) The classic tune “American Pie” changed their lives, because it made them realize that songs could be about anything and still be catchy as hell.

6) They are good at hosting their own radio station. Check out AJR: I Am The DJ here.