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Pop culture embodies the ideas, concerns and desires of people through the things that entertain them: for example, movies, advertisements, television, and fashion. Any form of expression that engages a large number of people becomes part of popular culture. It can also mean culture that is produced in large quantities for the so-called "masses."

Popular culture as a whole stands apart from "highbrow" or "high" culture, which is determined by the educated elite. Pop culture encompasses everything that appeals to a wide number of people: fads in clothing, trends in food, slang expressions and celebrity-watching. In fact, a pop culture trend can itself become a symbolic language that is understood by many people. Discussing pop culture trends is a way of connecting in the blogosphere, too.

The study of pop culture throughout history- such as in the Victorian period - can give one enormous insight into what truly gripped - sometimes even obsessed - people in earlier times.

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  • Miss Piggy and Fozzy Bear cake pops


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    Cake pop character cuteness by Sweet Lauren Cakes of San Francisco, via this Flickr album , where you can find lots more adorable, creative cake pops. Visit sweetlaurencakes.com for ordering information or contact them at info at sweetlaurencakes.com or 415-371-9380; they also do mail order pops.
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  • The Premiere Of Philip Glass’ Astronomy Opera


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    CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Spoleto Festival USA opens its 36th season Friday and among the planned performances is an opera by American composer Philip Glass to commemorate his 75th birthday and his long relationship with the internationally known arts festival. The Charleston festival is staging the American premiere ...
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  • Bollywood Star Ends Mystery Over Granddaughter’s Name


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    NEW DELHI — Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan says his superstar son and daughter-in-law have named their baby girl Aaradhya. Speculation about the babys name had swirled since she was born Nov. 16 to actors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, a LOreal spokeswoman and former Miss World. The ...
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  • Brad Hirschfield: My Neighbor’s Faith: The Rabbi And The Christian Cab Driver


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    I flew into Syracuse, N.Y., on a windy evening in October of 2000. After we landed, I hailed a cab. This not being New York City, where I am from, there was no cab line, no wait and no time to look at the car I was jumping into. As soon as I was in the cab however, I noticed that pretty much every surface of the ...
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  • Timothy Busfield Accused of Sexual Battery


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    A movie date for Timothy Busfield went terribly awry ... a woman is now accusing the famed actor of sexual battery ... TMZ has learned.Law enforcement sources tell us ... Busfield took a date to the ArcLight theaters in Sherman Oaks Wednesday night.…
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  • ‘Keeping up with the Kardashians’ House Sold and Torn to Pieces


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    The Hidden Hills home that was the centerpiece of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" for 5 seasons has been sold -- and the TV producer who bought it has exorcised all Kardashian demons by tearing the whole thing down ... except for one precious…
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  • Lil Wayne Investigated for Assault … AGAIN


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    For the second time in a month, Lil Wayne and his entourage are under investigation for assault ... and once again the alleged victim caught a beatdown for daring to take a photo of Weezy. Alfredo Marino tells TMZ on May 3 he spotted Lil Wayne…
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  • ‘American Idol’ Finalist Joshua Ledet — Targeted By Male Strippers


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    He wont be the next "American Idol" ... but recent cast-off Joshua Ledet has already gotten an offer to appear in a real-life stage production ... with a bunch of naked men. TMZ has learned ... the top banana at the Mantasia male strip club in NYC…
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  • Mr. and Mrs. Chow Sued By an Idiot


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    Michael and Eva Chow -- the purveyors of the ultra-famous eatery Mr. Chow -- are being sued by a guy who claims the couple didnt properly mark a clear glass door in their home ... with disastrous results.*We now refer you back to the…
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  • Will Smith Slaps Male Reporter Who Tries to Kiss Him (Video)


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    At the Moscow premiere of “Men in Black 3,” Will Smith slapped a reporter who tried to kiss him as he walked down the red carpet. Check it out! “Men in Black 3″ premiered in Moscow on Friday, 5 days ahead of its US/North America scheduled opening. Will Smith , one of the stars of the film, graced ...
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  • Dana White — Former MMA Fighter Threatens to Kill UFC President


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    UFC Prez Dana White is on the receiving end of some terrifying death threats from an ex-MMA fighter who says he plans to "shoot [Dana] right in the head" -- and now cops are on the case.Its unclear what started the beef, but the wannabe fighter --…
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  • Nick Stahl — Cops Chasing Leads In Missing Person Case


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    The LAPD has received multiple tips in the Nick Stahl missing person case ... from people who claim they have spotted the "Terminator 3" actor since he was reported missing last week. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... investigators have been…
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  • Mena Suvari — I’m Calling a TRUCE in My Divorce


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    Mena Suvaris divorce war is over ... the actress has reached a settlement with her ex ... and she wont have to spend one dime on the guy ever again. TMZ broke the story ... Menas husband Simone Sestito was demanding $17k per month in spousal…
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  • Janice Dickinson — America’s Next Top Evictee


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    Janice Dickinson -- the self-proclaimed "worlds first supermodel" -- is getting her bony ass evicted from her L.A. home ... TMZ has learned. The 57-year-old reality TV star is being sued by her landlords ... who claim Janice stiffed em out of 3…
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  • 5 Celeb Swimsuits Worth Buying


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    Gain some inspiration for choosing your beachwear this summer with celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Heidi Klum. These women know what looks good and what attracts attention on the beach. A bright turquoise bikini can make you feel like Cleopatra this summer. Why not take a chance and emulate the bikini styles of ...
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  • Teen Choice 2012 Nominees Revealed


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    The first wave of Teen Choice nominees are revealed with Glee, American Idol, The Voice, and The X Factor getting the nods. Following is the list of categories and nominees for Wave One of TEEN CHOICE 2012:  TELEVISION Choice TV Show: Drama BONES “Gossip Girl” “Pretty Little Liars” “Revenge” ...
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  • NBA Ink — Guess the Tattooed Baller!


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    As the NBA season is coming to an end, one thing isnt going anywhere -- can you guess which NBA ballers are the proud owners of these awesome (and seriously permanent) tattoos?!
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  • Hulk Hogan’s Ex-Wife — Starring as ‘MILF’ in New Rap Video


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    She hasnt even been single for a week ... but Linda Hogan has already found a famous gentleman caller ... who just booked the 52-year-old to star in a music video about a "MILF."TMZ has learned ... Hulks ex is in talks with hip hop artist Ricky…
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  • Man Charged With Stalking Mila Kunis


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    LOS ANGELES -- Prosecutors have charged a man with stalking Mila Kunis and violating a restraining order that was issued after he broke into a vacant condo owned by the actress. Stuart Lynn Dunn is scheduled to be arraigned Friday in Los Angeles on two stalking-related felony charges. He is being held on $190,000 ...
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  • ‘Birth Moms’: Pregnant Kandice Drinks, Smokes And Shoplifts


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    On "Birth Moms" (Thu., 10 p.m. ET on TLC) viewers were introduced to Kandice Machado. The 23 year-old mom of two was pregnant again after a one-night stand, and she was preparing to give the baby up for adoption. However, unlike most expecting moms Kandice wasnt going to let maternity get in the way of her ...
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