Welcome to the April 2025 edition of Pop Off! This month, Chris and Chantel Nicole go head-to-head with three of the hottest K-Pop and K-Pop adjacent comebacks and new singles: XG with "In The Rain", &TEAM with "Go In Blind" and CHUU with "Only cry in the rain".We’re breaking down each release across song, video, and performance, giving our unfiltered opinions and plenty of love (and maybe a little shade). Who dominated the month? Who surprised us? And who left us wanting more?Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops0:00 - Intro2:00 - Round 1 - Song22:43 - Round 2 - Video41:06 - Round 3 - Performance56:42 - Final WinnerReferences:XG - “In The Rain” MV https://youtu.be/BydbhAzmAzg?si=ZKTDCSYFwirjpyoC XG - “In The Rain” Live at Coachella fancam by @powdrrrpuff https://youtu.be/BlzMttpHzfE?si=X7bn3R-y-dBAZiaa CHUU 츄 - “Only in the rain” MV https://youtu.be/NhoZ_BYqp0I?si=D_eFimtn19Nh-VrZ CHUU 츄 - “Only in the rain” Live at Show Champion https://youtu.be/-Dz05xDexxE?si=dcwv3g7hax5kb6kx &TEAM - “Go In Blind (月狼)” MV https://youtu.be/RjJTiajpyrA?si=xjvnnNzBzpDMDp4V &TEAM - “Go In Blind (月狼)” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/yATIYPTjxVg?si=sm-arzSaRCS2To30
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Girlicious: From Messy Reality TV to Canadian Pop Royalty | POP 101: A Guide to Girlicious (Part 1)
In Part 1 of our POP 101 deep dive, we’re unpacking the wild, reality TV origin story of Girlicious - the girl group built by Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin. From on-screen drama to real-life chart success, we follow their rise from TV competition to unexpected Canadian pop royalty. We discuss their debut album and singles "Like Me", "Stupid S***", and "Baby Doll", and unpack Tiffanie’s messy exit as the group faces label changes and uncertain footing in the industry.Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops0:00 - Intro1:00 - Were we fans of Girlicious?3:31 - Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious and Formation15:05 - “Like Me”21:13 - “Stupid S***”25:42 - “Girlicious” debut album32:44 - “Baby Doll”38:03 - Tiffanie’s departureReferences:Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious Finale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qvaen67USoo&list=PLBnGEyayLwe4r3TTLLtW8UBgM0fC24o0i&index=10 “Like Me” MV https://youtu.be/LE3ZEPSW1j8?si=tZcjfNVb8-SwG5iY“Like Me” Live at the MMVAs 2009 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9vwk6xop3Y&pp=ygUXZ2lybGljaW91cyBsaWtlIG1lIGxpdmU%3D Get With Girlicious Part 1 https://youtu.be/VdTKO9DeLkk?si=A72WWzkqlNMvyEbN “Stupid S***” MV https://youtu.be/MoOUn6OJZZM?si=DPAilbRe-Eo4TCDb “Still In Love” Live at MuchMusic https://youtu.be/yHIU__2feZc?si=b4K5O-efVkxah3s- “Liar Liar” Live at MuchMusic https://youtu.be/fOBEC2JJv6s?si=2RGAZq_yfL4SPmjN “Baby Doll” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0GVfa71yIYTiffanie discusses Girlicious https://youtu.be/tZsiCnVhsGI?si=3PTjkLJ6HK7CWM5Y MMVAs 2010 Awards https://youtu.be/RfuTXzlFTE8?si=CU64ikEQLlttzCDv
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Lady Gaga "MAYHEM" - Pop Brilliance or Total Chaos?
Lady Gaga is back in her fun, unfiltered, and unpredictable era with the release of "MAYHEM" - but does it live up to the hype? In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track-by-track through Gaga’s latest album, giving their brutally honest thoughts on the production, lyrics, vocals, and all the glorious (and maybe not-so-glorious) chaos in between.We also dig into her headline-making Coachella 2025 set (aka #GAGACHELLA) and how it ties into the MAYHEM era. Is Gaga reclaiming her crown with this glitter-drenched comeback, or is it just a hot pop mess? Let’s get into the mayhem. Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops0:00 - Intro1:13 - Album Info2:17 - Album Cover4:10 - "Disease"12:36 - "Abracadabra"21:13 - "Garden of Eden"24:45 - "Perfect Celebrity"29:43 - "Vanish Into You"34:15 - "Killah" feat. Gesaffelstein 39:39 - "Zombieboy"44:30 - "LoveDrug"48:24 - "How Bad Do U Want Me"53:45 - "Don't Call Tonight"57:21 - "Shadow of a Man"1:01:42 - "The Beast"1:05:57 - "Blade of Grass"1:25:33 - "Die With A Smile" with Bruno Mars1:18:00 - Cut or Keep1:20:08 - Overall Thoughts & Final RatingReferences:“Disease” MV https://youtu.be/fmC6b6_ovZY?si=a9TFwvt9WH0mjiB1“Abracadabra” MV https://youtu.be/vBynw9Isr28?si=XPDbrE6LNYOIlN66 “Abracadabra” Live at SNL https://youtu.be/NLviy39Q1A8?si=37ibvOeP2eicYsZc “Killah” Live at SNL https://youtu.be/SrPN_eK8RKc?si=PVtAD2cVMwySgI1L “Die With A Smile” MV (with Bruno Mars) https://youtu.be/kPa7bsKwL-c?si=L0R9JBs3W5jJgL7C “Die With A Smile” Live in Las Vegas (with Bruno Mars) https://youtu.be/fnPxkuFIA48?si=QPO6RcnG_xqxV2kL GAGACHELLA 2025
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Celebrating Sarah Harding (1981 - 2021)
Chris and Chantel celebrate, remember and discuss some of their favorite moments from Sarah Harding's amazing career with Girls Aloud. We love and miss you, Sarah - your legacy will live on and we are so grateful for everything you contributed to the world. Rest in peace.The Best: Sarah Harding YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd_MfDbJG3baIp4f2O0CJ8zAoAHQDpsnN
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Kylie Minogue’s Tension Tour at MSG - Did She Deliver?
After decades of pop brilliance, Kylie Minogue finally made her Madison Square Garden debut - and we were there to witness it all. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole give you a song-by-song, unfiltered review of the Tension Tour live in NYC.From the setlist and vocals to the staging, visuals, and crowd energy, we’re breaking down every detail of these historic nights. Did Kylie rise to the moment in her first-ever MSG show? Or did the tension fall flat?Let’s relive the glitter and shimmer together!Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops0:00 - Intro0:35 - Tension Tour Info1:18 - Overall Thoughts 15:55 - "Lights Camera Action"18:47 - "In Your Eyes"20:13 - "Get Out Of My Way"21:21 - "What Do I Have To Do?"21:53 - "Come Into My World"23:51 - "Good As Gone"26:00 - "Spinning Around"27:50 - "Taboo" Interlude and "On A Night Like This"29:27 - "last night i dreamt i fell in love"32:23 - "Better The Devil You Know"33:12 - "Shocked"36:38 - "Things We Do For Love"37:24 - "The Locomotion"40:26 - "Hold On To Now"41:40 - Fan Requests46:39 - "Say Something"48:20 - "Supernova"50:53 - "Real Groove"51:59 - "Magic"52:38 - "Where Does The DJ Go?"54:29 - "Confide In Me"57:53 - "Slow"1:00:44 - "Timebomb"1:01:59 - "Edge of Saturday Night"1:05:11 - "Tension"1:07:31 - "Can't Get You Out Of My Head"1:10:09 - "All The Lovers"1:13:03 - "Padam Padam"1:16:11 - "Love At First Sight"
Join music industry specialists and pop music fans Chris and Chantel Nicole as they deep-dive and reveal all of their unfiltered thoughts on the best pop acts, songs, albums and concerts from around the world, from legends to current K-Pop groups. Viewer discretion is advised, your fave will be criticized… Join us on Patreon and follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops https://cctvpops.com/
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