Mike Nied

Mike Nied is a freelance contributor at PopCrush with a passion for all things pop culture and beauty. He's always keeping an eye peeled for new bops from his favorite artists and the hottest new eyeshadow palettes on the scene. His work has been published by Just Jared, The List, Idolator, Grindr's INTO and more. Follow Mike on Twitter and Instagram.

20 of the Worst Pop Album Covers Ever

From album art that looks badly Photoshopped to covers that are downright bizarre or entirely off-brand.

Ryan Cabrera Says His New Music Is ‘All Over the Place': EXCLUSIVE

Plus, he talks working with Avril Lavigne and why he'll always love to perform 'On the Way Down.'

Cowboy Boots, Cellphones and Ashes: 14 Times Fans Threw Objects at Musicians Onstage

Note to music fans: Keep your — hands and your belongings — to yourself.

13 Music Videos Starring Drag Queens

Featuring *so many* talented 'Drag Race' stars.

13 Celebrities Who Dated or Married Into Royalty

From Olivia Wilde to Jamie Lee Curtis, these Hollywood stars were romantically linked to royals.

Grammys In Memoriam Sparks Outrage After Aaron Carter Is Left Out

The pop star died on Nov. 5, 2022.

15 Pop Breakup Songs Inspired by Other Celebrities

From Gwen Stefani to Miley Cyrus and John Mayer, these pop stars have written breakup songs about other famous people.

How Avril Lavigne’s 2002 MTV VMAs Best New Artist Win Captured the Y2K Pop-Rock Zeitgeist

Twenty years later, Lavigne called the win "one of my favorite memories."

Did This Fan Predict Taylor Swift’s VMAs Comeback and New Album Announcement?

A Taylor Swift fan appears to have predicted the singer's big night at the VMAs in a tweet hours before the event.

Johnny Depp’s Bizarre VMAs Appearance Draws Mixed Reactions

The actor floated across the stage dressed as the Moon Person.