Matt Hooper, Author at Popjustice

The News

Bits About Pop: from Shakira and Rihanna having a cuddle to Sky Ferreira getting into a bit of a muddle

The last of the week's BAPs are ready to go. Don't worry about not having any for the weekend; there are plenty here so stock up. The Shakira/Rihanna video has premiered…

Have a read

The News

Bits About Pop: From J.Lo failing to clarify her home town to Broods' EP taking the 'best artwork to feature a glass bust' crown

You can't beat a nice warm BAP on a cold Thursday. Some of these have gone a bit cold admittedly, but still. Jennifer Lopez has a new single/video. Does anyone have…

Have a read

The News

Proper Cher and Cyndi Lauper are going on tour together

Cyndi Lauper is the 'special guest' (glorified support act) on the upcoming Cher tour. According to her website, the "good friends" will 'share' (if you will) the stage during 36 dates…

Have a read

The News

Bits About Pop: From Ellie Goulding worrying that we're a bit sick of her to Foxes losing all sense of reality while eating a burger

Who needs Jam Tart Wednesday when you can have a slightly cool yet nonetheless satisfying BAP, right? Ellie Goulding thinks that we all need a break from her but it’s not…

Have a read

The News

Miley Cyrus and Madonna performed together for the former's MTV Unplugged thing

Miley Cyrus and Madonna have executed a collaboration in the live arena. The pair performed a 'mash-up' of 'Don't Tell Me' and 'We Can't Stop', according to Buzzfeed. The duet was…

Have a read

The News

Bits About Pop: From a new video from The Saturdays to Alexandra Burke wanting to life coaching if that's okay

Form an orderly queue, the next batch of BAPs are ready. Don't worry if you're at the back, there are plenty to go round. The Saturdays are shooting a music video.…

Have a read

The News

HUMANITY IS BACK ON TRACK. The Pitbull remix of the new Katy Perry single has appeared

There actually is a Pitbull remix of 'Dark Horse' by Katy Perry. 'Mr Worldwide' has recorded a verse for the song, which isn't fantastic news for Juicy J fans but desperate…

Have a read

The News

The Kelis album cover has been 'unveiled'

The cover art for Kelis' 'Food' has been revealed and it looks exactly like this: The track listing has also been chucked onto iTunes, and includes these songs in this order: 01.…

Have a read

The News

Ellie Goulding, Pharrell, Neon Jungle etc etc are doing Wireless

Some good and not-quite-so-good popstars are performing at Wireless. Ellie Goulding, Pharrell, Neon Jungle and Outkast will all 'hit the stage' at some point across the three days. Other performers include…

Have a read

The News

Bits About Pop: From some music artistes winning trophies to a Top 5 album placing for Ellis-Bextor Sophie

Get your BAPs here! Before you say anything, they're not stale, it's just a bit 'of texture'. The Grammys literally happened last night. (Popjustice) In other sort-of Grammy related news,…

Recent Posts

Matt Hooper

Bits About Pop: from Shakira and Rihanna having a cuddle to Sky Ferreira getting into a bit of a muddle

Bits About Pop: From J.Lo failing to clarify her home town to Broods' EP taking the 'best artwork to feature a glass bust' crown

Proper Cher and Cyndi Lauper are going on tour together

Bits About Pop: From Ellie Goulding worrying that we're a bit sick of her to Foxes losing all sense of reality while eating a burger

Miley Cyrus and Madonna performed together for the former's MTV Unplugged thing

Bits About Pop: From a new video from The Saturdays to Alexandra Burke wanting to life coaching if that's okay

HUMANITY IS BACK ON TRACK. The Pitbull remix of the new Katy Perry single has appeared

The Kelis album cover has been 'unveiled'

Ellie Goulding, Pharrell, Neon Jungle etc etc are doing Wireless

Bits About Pop: From some music artistes winning trophies to a Top 5 album placing for Ellis-Bextor Sophie

Lady Gaga interview: "I looked to my past and my faith to find bravery in myself"

Halsey interview: "I don't believe people who say they're themselves all the time"

Ten features we want in the Lady Gaga iPad app

Congratulations to Charli XCX and Lorde: winners of the 2024 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize

The 2024 Twenty Quid Music Prize: Shortlist

The 2023 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize: Shortlist

Fine, let's do a Substack then.

The 2022 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize: shortlist

2021 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize: Laura Mvula wins

Socials

'Quick links'

Playlists