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Kendra Beltran

Entertainment and Lifestyle Writer

Kendra Beltran is a pop culture obsessed writer who spent her youth tirelessly jotting down ‘Total Request Live’ data after school. She took that obsession and a useless college degree, and spun it into enough to pay her rent by writing for MTV Geek, Collider, Popverse, and more. Over the years her interest in pop culture has only grown, and today she finds herself baking while streaming ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ running (slowly) while listening to podcasts about the ‘90s, and hanging out with her dog while taking in emo playlists. Kendra also hosts a podcast dedicated to all the crushes people have had in life from Disney to real-life called Crushgasm.

EXPERTISE:

Entertainment, The ‘90s, Television

22 animals on the endangered species list

Pushing creatures out of their homes, hunting them down, and pollution have taken their toll on several animals, from the dodo bird to the eastern cougar. Countless others have perished, and while the following are not gone for good, according to the World Wildlife Foundation, they are on the endangered species list.  

20 awesome TV shows that were canceled way too soon

Whether it’s one season or three, when it comes to beloved TV shows, it’s just never enough when it doesn’t return. The following shows weren’t given the time they needed on the small screen, and it’ll always bother fans of these TV shows that were canceled too soon.

21 actors who succeeded on hit TV shows multiple decades apart

Only a few actors can truly say they’ve managed to have multiple hit series, but to have them years apart, even decades? Let’s talk about that and see which iconic stars of the silver screen have succeeded not once but twice, and do it with years between each show.

23 stars who made Disney Channel more than a cable network

The Disney Channel used to be a place where Mickey Mouse and friends roamed free, but there was a moment when the network went from the House of Mouse to a pre-teen hub for superstardom. The following actors transformed the Disney Channel into a force of nature with TV shows, movies, and more.

If you loved ‘Sinners’, here are 20 films & TV shows you should watch next

Whether it’s the horror, the actors, the era, or the sounds, the following are all recommended for those who can’t get enough of Sinners.

20 once-useful skills that people are no longer interested in learning

Oftentimes, the reason a certain skill leaves the normalcy of everyone’s day-to-day is because it’s just not necessary anymore. Most of them have been replaced with technology, but others have fallen by the wayside for other reasons. These are the skills people aren’t learning anymore, don’t care to possess, or just forgot exist.

One and done: 20 iconic celebrities who are only children

Famous siblings are nothing new, as people tend to get very enthralled when a family has more than one talent in them, like the Olsens, Culkins, and Wayans. Even families like the Kardashians have left people enamored. That’s not to say that there aren’t a good number of celebrities who are only children.

Books, movies, and shows that will inspire young writers

While it may seem like technology has all but taken over the youth of America, leaving them wanting to do nothing more than TikTok dances, play Roblox, or watch someone stream on Twitch, there are still plenty of kids out there who have “old school” interests like reading, crafting, and writing. 

20 urban legends that millennials actually believed growing up

The first generation to live in a pre and post-internet world, millennials got to have childhoods that were truly unique but also rabid with falsities about reality that couldn’t be proven fact or fiction as quickly as today. Those urban legends kept millennials up at night, and these are the best of them.

Nickelodeon’s most iconic characters of all-time

From the live-action stars who explained it all to the yellow sea dweller who has been the face of the channel since 1999, these are the most iconic Nickelodeon characters around.

20 sports movies that scored big with kids

One film genre that never fails to impress on a family movie night? Sports movies. More particularly, sports movies that find youths at the center of the action. 

The 20 most popular baby names of the 21st century

So far in the 21st century, one can see that it’s been a mix of classics and newcomers, with movies like Twilight likely inspiring parents. Looking at school rosters would’ve been one way to find out the top baby names of the 21st century so far, but there’s also a handy dandy government database that tracks the newborns and, with that, helps us deliver the top 20 baby names in recent years.

20 school dance styles from movies that should inspire real-life prom looks

There have been so many notable films with iconic dance scenes from prom to reunions to homecomings, each of them bringing stellar moves and even better fashion, which is why the following school dance looks are the ultimate promspiration.

21 celebrities who are millennial style icons

From the bubblegum pop princesses to the small screen wonders, let’s dive into the fashion realm, and dig into those truly millennial-style icons.

23 movies, shows, and music that celebrate Black Girl Magic

Black Girl Magic isn’t just a term spawned from social media one day. Okay, so perhaps it is, but the reality of BGM (what the cool kids call it) is that it’s really been ingrained in history for centuries. 

20 must-know pop culture happenings from February 2025

February 2025 had some themes: X caused drama, Kendrick Lamar and Doechii proved superior, and the world said goodbye to a handful of icons from movies and TV.

20 of Michelle Trachtenberg’s best roles

Michelle Trachtenberg grew up with her fans from Buffy to Gossip Girl and everything in between. Sadly, Trachtenberg, 39, suddenly died on February 26, 2025, leaving an impressive body of work. In honor of her life and legacy, here are Michelle Trachtenberg's best roles.

23 of the most iconic green characters in pop culture

Green conjures up visions of lush grass fields, sea turtles, and those pricey pieces of avocado toast are all the same colors as characters that come from everywhere in the pop culture realm, from galaxies far, far away to the everyday trash can. 

21 times pink made things prettier in pop culture

From the most adored characters to a couple of music makers and beyond, these are all times pink has made an impression on pop culture.

21 surefire tips to improve relationship wellness

Relationships are never smooth sailing. They take time, work, and effort, and those aren’t things that people necessarily want to do all the time — and those people are typically single. 

20 characters who would make the absolute worst significant others

From selfish to irritating to downright dangerous, these are the fictional characters that would make the worst significant others.

24 fictional pairs who would have the best Galentine’s Day together

Who needs Valentine’s Day when you can have a day with your best friend? Many women have taken it upon themselves to live the Spice Girls way of life and celebrate their beloved friendships in February instead of that other holiday we hear so much about.

20 TV couples whose sexual chemistry was off the charts

Few things can make viewers go from casual watchers of a TV show to outright obsessed. Of course, there are great storylines, twists and turns, and amazing talent, but there are also the ships that set sail on a wave of hormones. 

Fans deserve to see these 25 actors in a rom-com

Whenever there is a romantic comedy boom, it feels as if the same handful of actors are repeatedly in them. The genre has slowly been experiencing a renaissance, and with that, it’s time for a new crop of actors to get up in their romantic feels.

20 of the biggest pop culture happenings in January 2025

One of the best crossovers in modern television happened, drag queens dominated timelines for all sorts of reasons, and everyone freaked out like they were on a boat in the middle of the Atlantic in April 1912 for less than 24 hours over an app. 

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