Pop Culture Overtime: Justin Bieber, Beyonce, Breakups & More!

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01/16/25 • 31 min

In this episode of The Pop Culture Playbook, hosts Tatyana and Simone are back with a breaking news roundup you won’t want to miss! From Justin Bieber unfollowing Diddy and Scooter Braun to Beyoncé's exciting announcement and the flurry of holiday breakups, they’re covering all the biggest moments from the past two weeks.

Plus, a reminder to support those affected by the devastating LA wildfires—find ways to help below.

Displaced Latino Families Go Fund Me: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1km3lEvdVY70P3875guzujp5xtoIFMr6jVZVxfpN3MeA/htmlview
Go Fund Me to Help Families Rebuild: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ew7vuYzTUA7vkDjjEWQkEOTcVPC7qhkEmXX6KSk22yg/edit

Accepting Monetary Donations:

Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
Pasadena Community Foundation
Holy Assembly Church in Pasadena
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Pasadena Humane Society
California Community Foundation
YMCA Koreatown Locations
Mutual Aid LA Network
Project Angel Food
Baby2Baby
World Central Kitchen

Tune in for all the latest buzz and pop culture tea!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, a reminder to support those affected by the devastating LA wildfires—find ways to help below.

Displaced Latino Families Go Fund Me: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1km3lEvdVY70P3875guzujp5xtoIFMr6jVZVxfpN3MeA/htmlview
Go Fund Me to Help Families Rebuild: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ew7vuYzTUA7vkDjjEWQkEOTcVPC7qhkEmXX6KSk22yg/edit

Accepting Monetary Donations:

Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
Pasadena Community Foundation
Holy Assembly Church in Pasadena
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Pasadena Humane Society
California Community Foundation
YMCA Koreatown Locations
Mutual Aid LA Network
Project Angel Food
Baby2Baby
World Central Kitchen

Tune in for all the latest buzz and pop culture tea!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The 2025 Playbook Preview

Welcome to the first episode of Pop Culture Playbook, hosted by Tatyana Arrington and Simone Umba. During this episode, Tatyana and Simone reflect on their shared passion for pop culture, recounting how it inspired them to create this podcast. They kick off by recapping 2024, a year full of celebrity drama, heartfelt losses, and unforgettable moments. With humour and candor, Tatyana and Simone explore the highs and lows of the year and its lasting impact on fans and the entertainment industry.

Looking ahead, Tatyana and Simone share bold predictions for 2025, envisioning breakout stars, surprise collaborations, and significant shifts in music and film. They highlight Ariana Grande’s potential return to acting, Sabrina Carpenter’s rumoured romantic developments, and exciting Grammy prospects for new acts such as Flo. They also forecast major moves in Hollywood, such as Madelyn Cline’s resurgence and Tom Holland's possible rom-com debut. Their engaging discussion balances humour, speculation, and thoughtful commentary.

Wrapping up, Simone and Tatyana speculate on the future of entertainment, including potential Album of the Year contenders for the 2025 Grammys and dream film pairings like Zendaya and Angelina Jolie. They reflect on 2024’s standout music moments while sharing their wish list for 2025, including Miley Cyrus’s dream performance special with Beyonce.

From its bold predictions and insightful reflections, this episode promises a witty and dynamic start to a podcast that’s set to become a pop culture favourite.

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The Playbook on It Ends With Us, The Bachelor, Taylor Swift & More!

In this episode of The Pop Culture Playbook, hosts Tatyana and Simone are back with a breaking news roundup you won’t want to miss! The It Ends With Us drama continues and we predict who we think will win the Superbowl. The Bachelor left us all gagged and Target pissed us off. Listen to the playbook covering all the biggest moments from the past two weeks.

Plus, a reminder to support those affected by the devastating LA wildfires—find ways to help below.