The Mirror US • 14th September 2023

Kanye West's wife was reportedly 'helpless' trying to communicate with him

As Kanye 'Ye' West is being sued over alleged labour violations, one former employee of the rapper gave an inside look at the relationship dynamic between Kanye and his new wife Bianca Censori who was reportedly trying to figure out how to communicate with the singer ahead of their romance. Tony Saxon, the plaintiff in the civil litigation against Kanye, shared his perspective of the famous couple's relationship, ahead of them getting together, as he spent time working for the Stronger rapper.

The Mirror US • 3rd September 2023

Modern Family and The Middle star confesses how much she truly made from shows

Casey Burke joined The Middle cast for two seasons as the socially awkward Cindy Hornberger, girlfriend of Brick Heck. She revealed to The Mirror that her pay checks are just not cutting it anymore. She candidly confessed: "I think my most recent residual check I got for The Middle specifically for foreign use was like between $3 and $13 per episode and then the video DVD was like 2 or 3 cents per episode."

Distractify • 2nd August 2023

Why Did Florence Pugh Shave Her Head? 'Oppenheimer' Star Reveals Her Mindset

Many fans know Florence Pugh for her phenomenal drama performances including in Midsommar and Don't Worry Darling. During both of those productions, though, Florence was known for having long, beautiful hair. By the time she started the promotion run for Oppenheimer, that was no longer the case.

The Mirror • 7th August 2023

Taylor Swift offered ‘seven’ for Heartstopper soundtrack for lesbian scene

Taylor Swift's song 'seven' was included as the soundtrack for an emotional lesbian scene on TV hit Heartstopper. Heartstopper’s music supervisor, Matt Biffa, confirmed on Twitter that Taylor offered the track. He replied on Twitter to a fan who insinuated that the show offered Taylor a check for the rights. Matt replied: "She just thought the scene was beautiful and we were then able to make it work."

The Mirror • 26th July 2023

Ammunition found in Tupac investigation ‘useless’ unless police found gun first

A former Los Angeles Police Department detective who worked on the Tupac Shakur murder investigation told The Mirror that any ammunition found during police search would be "useless" without first finding the murder weapon itself. Detective Greg Kading said: "The only way to prove whether or not ammo at his house would be comparable to the ammunition that was taken from the crime scene is to actually have the gun."

The Mirror • 22nd July 2023

'I went to Barbie and Oppenheimer and left with severe existential dread'

Two polar opposite movies — Barbie and Oppenheimer — were both slotted to hit cinemas on the same day in a cosmic event dubbed “Barbenheimer”. At first glance, these shouldn’t compete with each other. After all, they’re drastically different genres and seem to target different demographics. However, Barbie girls in frilly pink garb aren’t inherently disinterested in the complexities of nuclear war and politics.

The Mirror • 7th July 2023

Insider confirms why Taylor Swift changed lyrics in Better Than Revenge

The wait is over! Taylor Swift has finally released Speak Now (Taylor's Version) as the third in a series of re-recorded albums. One song in particular, though, was flagged immediately by fans. "Better Than Revenge (Taylor's Version)" has different lyrics than the original release. There has been lots of discussion as to why she made the change, but an insider has now revealed all to The Mirror. The original lyrics were: "She’s better known for the things that she does on the mattress.”

Distractify • 31st March 2023

Maxine Roby's Ex-Husband Daniel Jordan Just Left 'CSI: Vegas' (EXCLUSIVE)

Spoiler Alert! We'll be telling you about Season 2, Episode 17 of CSI: Vegas. The latest episode of CSI: Vegas was emotional for many different reasons, but fans were especially devastated about one thing. Maxine Roby’s ex-husband Daniel Jordan is leaving. Although Daniel has only been in two episodes of the show, we will miss him dearly. This heartwrenching announcement shocked fans. Fans care so much about Maxine, so seeing her hurt like this surely is painful. Paula Newsome gave us her take

The Aquarian • 29th March 2023

Nessa Barrett’s Incredible Performance at Terminal 5 Radiated Confidence, Power, & Raw Emotion

It was clear from the beginning that her music was going to be filled with genuine and deep emotion – not boy problems. She poured herself into the work, opening up about her experiences with mental illness including Borderline Personality Disorder and an eating disorder. Her honest approach to songwriting gave her an edge over her competition. She wasn’t letting the industry decide her next move… instead she was driven by authenticity in her life.

Distractify • 21st March 2023

You Won't Find 'New Girl' on Netflix Soon — Here's Where You Can Stream It Next

After April 9, you’ll no longer be able to stream New Girl on Netflix anymore. We’re not quite ready to let go of so many comedy memories. What will we do without quirky Jessica Day moments, cute Furguson cameos, or the slow-burn romance of the century?

The Aquarian • 26th January 2023

New Rules’ New Single, Upcoming Tour Dates, & Bright Future

New York City has felt quiet without them, but New Rules is back to bring their show to The Bowery Ballroom. After kicking off their tour in Philadelphia on November 28, New Rules are making their way back here to the Big Apple. When the English-Irish trio was last in the city, Alec McGarry, Nathan Lambert, and Ryan Meaney filled Mercury Lounge in downtown Manhattan.

All Punked Up • 8th September 2022

Huddy's New Jersey Performance Proves His Place in Pop Punk

Drizzly New Jersey greeted us at the famous Starland Ballroom. For most, rain is a foreboding sign of despair, but huddled under the awning by the fans who call themselves Huddy Gang, I had the sinking feeling this rain represented a new beginning. For Chase Hudson, he had a lot to prove on this tour. He began his rise to fame on TikTok where he was a founder of the viral collective the Hype House. After grappling with who he wanted to be, he decided it was time to embrace his passion — music.

All Punked Up • 5th August 2022

The E-Girl Review: Travis Barker’s son is feuding with a TikTok star

Travis Barker‘s son was raised to be quite the e-boy. Landon Barker runs with all of TikTok’s biggest stars in Hollywood. The social media fame, though, comes with some downsides: all of his friendship drama immediately becomes public.

All Punked Up • 10th February 2022

The E-Girl Review: Alexx Bean releases “Castles” and chats the future of new era pop-punk

Okay, the rise of this sad Gen Z kid genre is either going to be another era of absolute emo phase chaos or it’s going to shut down pop-punk forever — there is absolutely no in-between. However, if Alexx Bean’s new single “Castles” is any indication of which way this will go, then we’re thinking the new norm of Alt-Rock is here to stay.

The Click • 20th December 2021

Not Your ‘Babe’: Online Harassment Persists Against Women in Gaming

(NEW YORK) — Being verbally abused, harassed, and degraded is a common occurrence when I dare to stream video gameplay online. Turns out, I’m not alone.

The Click • 17th December 2021

Harry Styles Sells Out Madison Square Garden for a Two-Night Halloween Party

(NEW YORK, N.Y.) — Last year, October 31 was a bleak and gloomy night in New York as the pandemic continued to plague the city. A year later, Halloween was back on and midtown buzzed...

ali & alex • 29th November 2021

How Can Male Artists Better Support Women in Music?

Somewhere, I know a nasty security guard or maybe a box office teller is glaring at a young woman. He's thinking it would be impossible for her to actually be on the guest list, especially not the press list. The VIP badge she needs is apparently missing and the ushers are thinking she must be some groupie. Even as she's escorted backstage, the curious eyes of crew members are watching her every move.

All Punked Up • 14th September 2021

The E-Girl Review: MNYS’s latest release, Lil Huddy at the VMAs, and more

What’s new in the e-world? A whole lot. We’ll explore all the highlights of the recent e-kid favorites. We keep our eyes on everything from music releases to the stars’ appearances to performances to more. Any alt-pop culture moment of significance that we can find, we’ll give to you.

The New Nine • 9th September 2021

Emblem 3’s Reunion Tour Showcases Strong Independent Artist Identities in an Awe-Inspiring Way | The New Nine

Since June 2014, Emblem 3's (Keaton Stromberg, Wesley Stromberg, and Drew Chadwick) uncertain future as a band has been unclear and often speculated about by fans. It's been a rocky road of teasers, solo work, and more. While there was no formal "break up" post, the three artists found themselves exploring their own musical sound and projects that all seemed to deviate from the original "Emblem 3 sound" in different ways.

All Punked Up • 12th August 2021

MNYS releases new alternative pop single “Backwards” capturing our full attention

MNYS is back with a new single called “Backwards“! In case you’re unfamiliar, MNYS is an artist-on-the-rise that we here are APU are keeping a close eye on. His latest releases have been full of promise and radiating candor. It seems, though, that we aren’t quite the only ones who have caught on, either. “Backwards” is MNYS’s second release with Pure Noise Records; the first being “Night Terrors”.