Pop Alarm

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Every morning on Pop Alarm, host Dylan Hafer is delivering the pop culture news you need to start the day. From breaking celebrity stories to the latest in music, movies, and TV, Pop Alarm will make you feel pop cultured in five minutes or less.

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07.29.2022

In the final episode of Pop Alarm, Dylan kicks things off with an update on Jason Momoa’s personal life. Next, Shakira chooses to go to trial in her long-gestating Spanish tax case, which could land her in prison if she’s ...

Pop Alarm episodes:

07.29.2022 And Now, You’re Pop Cultured (July 29th, 2022) In the final episode of Pop Alarm, Dylan kicks things off with an update on Jason Momoa’s personal life. Next, Shakira chooses to go to trial in her long-gestating Spanish tax case, which could land her in prison if she’s ...
07.28.2022 Lamar Odom Is Talking About Khloé Again (July 28th, 2022) To start the show, Dylan shares Lamar Odom’s latest quote about Khloé Kardashian’s personal life (nothing good, of course). Next, Drake responds to criticism about his short private flights, and fully misses the point. And finally, Shawn Mendes is canceling ...
07.27.2022 Nick Cannon’s Latest Addition & More Bravo Legal Drama (July 27th, 2022) The stork is back with another baby for Nick Cannon, and Dylan breaks down what we know about baby number… eight. Next, Amanda Bynes is reportedly single again, weeks after breaking off her engagement with Paul. And finally, another Bravo ...
07.26.2022 Rhode v. Rhode Updates & JoJo Siwa’s Feud With A Full House Star (July 26th, 2022) Dylan starts the show with an update on the legal mess surrounding Hailey Bieber’s skincare line, and why she’ll be pleased with an initial court decision this week. Next, Adele finally has a new plan for her Vegas residency. And ...
07.25.2022 Amber & Johnny’s Matching Appeals (July 25th, 2022) As expected, Amber Heard and Johnny Depp’s legal saga is far from finished, and Dylan breaks down a surprising development in the appeal process. After that, Ricky Martin also had his day in court in regards to nephew-gate, and Elon ...
07.21.2022 Linda Evangelista’s Comeback, Ricky Martin’s Day In Court, & Alicia Silverstone’s Parenting (July 21st, 2022) It’s a great week to be Linda Evangelista, and Dylan has updates on her CoolSculpting lawsuit and her return to the world of modeling. Next, Ricky Martin’s bizarre legal battle heads to court today in Puerto Rico. And finally, Alicia ...
07.20.2022 Armie Hammer Returns To Hollywood (July 20th, 2022) Armie Hammer has been spotted in the US for the first time since those allegations, and Dylan crunches the numbers on the disgraced actor’s messy finances, and which Hollywood star is supporting him. Next, hell has frozen over, as Mo’Nique ...
07.19.2022 Kylie Jenner’s Private Jet Faux Pas (July 19th, 2022) Dylan starts the show with more details on the big Ben & Jen wedding, and how they’re planning to celebrate in the coming weeks. Next, Kylie Jenner got dragged for two separate private jet-related incidents in the same week. And ...
07.18.2022 Mr. & Mrs. Bennifer (July 18th, 2022) 20 years in the making, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck finally got married, and Dylan starts the week with what we know so far, before pivoting to a celebrity couple whose marriage is ending any day now. After that, Kanye ...
07.15.2022 Tristan Thompson Is Worse Than You Think (July 15th, 2022) Still reeling from the Khloé and Tristan news, Dylan breaks down why the detailed timeline makes Tristan look even worse. Next, Tom Brady opened up about the hardships of parenting while rich. Then, there’s news about two great dudes: Prince ...
07.14.2022 Another Win For Johnny Depp… & Another Celeb Skincare Line (July 14th, 2022) Amber Heard’s mistrial motion was evaluated on Wednesday, and it looks like she might have to pay that $8 million in damages—Dylan has the details from the latest hearing. Next, there’s a Selling Sunset pregnancy announcement. Finally, is a celeb ...
07.13.2022 Who Made History At The Emmy Nominations? (July 13th, 2022) Dylan starts the show with a breakdown of this year’s Emmy nominations, including who made history, who was nominated for the first time, and who has a shot at multiple wins in September. Next, there’s a rumored new couple that ...
07.12.2022 Jen Shah Is Guilty & Lea Michele Is Fanny (July 12th, 2022) On a hectic Monday, RHOSLC star Jen Shah pled guilty to wire fraud—Dylan breaks down what that means, both for her legal future and her Housewives career. Next, one Ryan Murphy alum is replacing another in the Broadway revival of ...
07.11.2022 Amber Heard & The Case Of The Wrong Juror (July 11th, 2022) Is the Amber & Johnny legal saga headed back to square one? Dylan breaks down the plot twist that could lead to a mistrial. After that, there’s a celeb wedding, two broken (sort of) celeb engagements, and one surprisingly amicable ...
07.08.2022 Elon Musk & Nick Cannon Are In Cahoots (July 8th, 2022) Dylan starts the show with the sad news of a Hollywood legend passing away. After that, Elon Musk’s creepy vibes are intensifying, with the news that he had two more secret babies. And finally, there’s an important update in Brittney ...
07.07.2022 Couture Celeb Sightings & Hayden Panettiere Tells All (July 7th, 2022) Balenciaga’s couture show was the talk of the town (Paris, that is), and Dylan breaks down the necessary details. Next, he unpacks Hayden Panettiere’s revealing interview, where she opened up about addiction for the first time. And finally, there’s a ...
07.06.2022 A New Gen Z Power Couple & Another Britney Betrayal (July 6th, 2022) Charli D’Amelio and Travis Barker’s son hard launched their relationship at the world’s most A-list Fourth of July party, and Dylan starts the show with what we know so far. Next, the tennis world is rocked by assault allegations against ...
07.01.2022 Randall Emmett Bombshells & A New Pete Davidson Ex (July 1st, 2022) The LA Times continued their Bravo-adjacent hot streak with an explosive article about Randall Emmett, and Dylan starts the show by running down some of the biggest allegations, along with Rand’s response. Next, another Pete Davidson ex has confirmed their ...
06.30.2022 Travis’ Hospital Stay & R. Kelly’s Prison Sentence (June 30th, 2022) Ghislaine isn’t the only one going to prison for sex trafficking, and Dylan starts the show with the details about R. Kelly’s sentencing, and what happens next in his legal journey. After that, there are some updates about Travis Barker’s ...
06.29.2022 Ghislaine’s Sentencing & Alec Baldwin’s Cursed Interview (June 29th, 2022) Dylan rips his attention away from the January 6th hearing to discuss another important hearing: Ghislaine Maxwell’s sentencing in federal court. Next, there are some light Kardashian updates. And finally, Alec Baldwin went live on Instagram with Woody Allen, and ...
06.28.2022 Brittney Griner Deserves Better (June 28th, 2022) On a day of two big pretrial hearings, the results were a mixed bag. Dylan has the updates on Britney’s stalker ex, and Brittney Griner’s outlook as she remains stuck in Russia. Plus, there’s a maddening story about how the ...
06.27.2022 Olivia Rodrigo’s Supreme Court Message (June 27th, 2022) It was a bleak weekend overall, and Olivia Rodrigo summed it all up with her song dedication at her Glastonbury performance. After that, Dylan has an update on the Amber Heard appeal situation, and Top Gun: Maverick is breaking more ...
06.24.2022 Guess Who Joined OnlyFans Now (June 24th, 2022) That’s right, it’s Denise Richards! Dylan recaps Charlie Sheen’s updated feelings about the platform and then has the details on Elon Musk’s kid who legally hates him. After that, there are Chrisley family responses to the recent guilty verdict in ...
06.23.2022 The Tinder Swindler Is Headed To Court (June 23rd, 2022) Dylan starts the show with news about how the Tinder Swindler might finally be facing real consequences for his wild scams. Also potentially facing a court case is Farrah Abraham, who was (maybe) hit with charges for her second altercation ...
06.22.2022 Hailey Bieber Gets Sued & Khloé Is Dating A Finance Bro (June 22nd, 2022) Dylan is back with another Kardashian relationship update, and it sounds like Khloé may have left something out when she claimed to be single over the weekend. Next, there are some head-scratching updates from the Cannes Lions advertising festival, where ...
06.21.2022 All The News Worth Pausing Beyoncé’s New Song For (June 21st, 2022) On this blessed day of Beyoncé, Dylan interrupts the repeat cycle with the most important celebrity bullsh*t. Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna may finally be done in court after reaching a settlement, and Kelly Clarkson’s garbage ex is still bleeding ...
06.20.2022 Running Up That Hill… To Another Bachelor Breakup (June 20th, 2022) It’s a new week, and we have a sixth Bachelorette breakup in a row. After breaking down what went wrong between Michelle and Nayte, Dylan also has some updates on Khloé Kardashian’s personal life. There’s also news about Justin Bieber’s ...
06.17.2022 Marilyn Monroe Is Rolling In Her Grave (June 17th, 2022) Somehow, we’re still talking about Kim K and the Marilyn Monroe dress, and Dylan starts the show with Ripley’s official comment on the viral photos of the damaged garment. There’s also an update about an upcoming Marilyn Monroe biopic, along ...
06.16.2022 Zendaya Isn’t Pregnant, But Kris Jenner IS Petty (June 16th, 2022) Zendaya took time to respond to a viral pregnancy rumor on Wednesday, and Dylan explains where the rumor came from, and why it sucks. Next, Kris Jenner is dragging Blac Chyna into another legal mess, and Chyna’s lawyer isn’t having ...
06.15.2022 Did Jennifer Lopez Shade Shakira In Her Documentary? (June 15th, 2022) J.Lo’s Halftime documentary hit Netflix, and Dylan starts the show with some much-needed context for those shady-seeming comments about sharing the stage with Shakira. Next, there’s a Hollywood breakup that won’t make anyone sad, and then a pair of headline-making ...
06.14.2022 Kim K Ripped Marilyn’s Dress (June 14th, 2022) It’s a busy day, and Dylan starts things off with some tidbits about Britney Spears’ prenup and her restraining order against an old ex. Next, there’s more to the story with Rebel Wilson’s coming out, and it’s a big Pride ...
06.13.2022 Britney’s Wedding, Justin’s Health Scare, & Diddy’s New Relationship (June 13th, 2022) Dylan kicks off the new week with a salute to Britney Spears’ celeb-filled wedding, then gets into the trending celeb drama. Justin Bieber was forced to cancel shows due to a scary medical condition, Diddy (sort of) confirmed his relationship ...
06.10.2022 Who Did Britney Spears Invite To Her Wedding? (June 10th, 2022) Wedding bells are ringing for Britney Spears and Sam Asghari, and Dylan starts the show with those who weren’t invited—some surprising, and some much less so (looking at you, Jamie Lynn). Then, he has a Bravo update on the end ...
06.09.2022 The Chrisleys Are Going To Prison & Nick Cannon Is Having More Kids (June 9th, 2022) Dylan starts the show with the latest from Todd and Julie Chrisley’s fraud trial, which could land them in prison for decades. Next, Nick Cannon has more updates on his ever-expanding family. And finally, Rita Ora and Taika Waititi are ...
06.08.2022 Rob & Chyna Are Still Fighting In Court (June 8th, 2022) Despite her recent trial loss against the Kardashians, Blac Chyna is still f*cking with Rob in the legal system, and Dylan breaks it all down. After that, there’s an update on Kanye West’s relationship status. And finally, some news on ...
06.07.2022 There’s Drama With Top Gun & Scream (June 7th, 2022) Paramount finds itself in hot water with two of its biggest franchises, and Dylan breaks it all down. First, Scream’s most iconic star is leaving after an insulting offer, and Top Gun Maverick is facing a copyright lawsuit. And after ...
06.06.2022 Another Breakup, Another Lawsuit (June 6th, 2022) It’s a new week, and another high-profile Hollywood couple has called it quits—Dylan starts the show with what we know about Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey. Next, he breaks down a lawsuit against Mariah Carey, and why it seems ...
06.03.2022 Who Skipped The Queen’s Jubilee? (June 3rd, 2022) Dylan starts the show with comments from Amber Heard’s attorney following this week’s major verdict. Next, he breaks down the relevant info from Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, and which royal was shadily not in attendance. Finally, there’s a new lawsuit ...
06.02.2022 What The Johnny Depp Verdict Means (June 2nd, 2022) Today’s biggest story is, of course, the verdict in the Depp v. Heard. Dylan explains the jury’s decision and shares what both Johnny and Amber had to say afterward. After that, he talks about what really matters: the details on ...
06.01.2022 Relationship Updates & Star Wars Losers (June 1st, 2022) Today’s show kicks off with a trio of celeb relationship updates: we’ve got an engagement, a non-breakup, and an actual breakup, and Dylan has the details on all three. Then, he breaks down the racist nonsense surrounding the latest Star ...
05.31.2022 The Qualley/Antonoff Engagement, Todd Chrisley’s Trial, & Johnny Depp Finally Leaves Virginia (May 31st, 2022) It’s a new week, and we have a newly-engaged celeb couple! Probably. Dylan breaks down what we know about Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff’s relationship. Next, he has the juicy details from Todd Chrisley’s trial, which is way more interesting ...
05.27.2022 The Toxic Men Roundup (May 25th, 2022) It’s a day full of stories about toxic men, starting with the details on Kevin Spacey’s criminal charges in the UK. Next, Josh Duggar is sentenced in his child pornography trial, and Jamie Spears is accused of being the worst… ...
05.26.2022 The End Of The Ellen Show (May 26th, 2022) Amanda fills in for Dylan and starts with an outpouring of mourning in Hollywood for the victims of the latest school shooting and what these famous Texans had to say about the tragedy. Then we break down Kate Moss’s highly ...
05.25.2022 Kanye 2020 Is Back In The News? (May 25th, 2022) Unsurprisingly, today’s show starts with more updates on the Depp v. Heard, as the judge denies a motion to have Amber’s counterclaim thrown out. Next, Dylan discusses Steven Tyler’s relapse and subsequent trip to rehab. Finally, there’s a bizarre update ...
05.24.2022 Depp v. Heard Hits The Homestretch (May 24th, 2022) Dylan starts the day with more trial updates: Johnny Depp likely won’t take the stand again, Amber’s team wraps up, and Kate Moss is expected to testify. Then, he breaks down some absurd news about the new season of Stranger ...
05.23.2022 The Kardashians Take Italy, SNL Exodus, & Johnny Depp Testifies Again? (May 23rd, 2022) It’s a new week, and Dylan breaks down what you need to know about Kourtney and Travis’ THIRD wedding ceremony in Italy. Next, he has the stats on the mass exodus that followed SNL’s season finale. After that, there’s a ...
05.20.2022 Rihanna’s Baby, Armie Hammer’s True Crime Doc, & Jersey Shore’s Reboot (May 20th, 2022) Dylan starts Friday’s show by breaking Rihanna’s baby news, and then gets into what really matters: the true crime docuseries that’s being made about Armie Hammer’s f*cked up family. After that, he discusses the OG cast reaction to Jersey Shore ...
05.19.2022 Dr. Taylor Swift & Lots Of Lawsuits (May 19th, 2022) Taylor Swift received an honorary doctorate from NYU this week, and Dylan recaps the most notable parts of her commencement speech. Next, he has some bleak updates related to the Depp v. Heard trial. Then, he has news on a ...
05.18.2022 The Amber & Johnny Saga, Pt. 498598502 (May 18th, 2022) After a blissful week off of trial coverage, Dylan has updates on the final two days of Amber Heard’s testimony. Next, he has an intriguing update on what ABC has planned for next year’s Oscars. And finally, Netflix’s struggle era ...
05.17.2022 A Kardashian Wedding & A Housewives Divorce (May 17th, 2022) Dylan unpacks the news of Travis and Kourtney’s surprise wedding, and why Kourtney’s kids might be pissed about the big day. Next, he recaps who’s on the cover of this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. And finally, another Real Housewives ...

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Pop Alarm episodes:

And Now, You’re Pop Cultured (July 29th, 2022)

Lamar Odom Is Talking About Khloé Again (July 28th, 2022)

Nick Cannon’s Latest Addition & More Bravo Legal Drama (July 27th, 2022)

Rhode v. Rhode Updates & JoJo Siwa’s Feud With A Full House Star (July 26th, 2022)

Amber & Johnny’s Matching Appeals (July 25th, 2022)

Linda Evangelista’s Comeback, Ricky Martin’s Day In Court, & Alicia Silverstone’s Parenting (July 21st, 2022)

Armie Hammer Returns To Hollywood (July 20th, 2022)

Kylie Jenner’s Private Jet Faux Pas (July 19th, 2022)

Mr. & Mrs. Bennifer (July 18th, 2022)

Tristan Thompson Is Worse Than You Think (July 15th, 2022)

Another Win For Johnny Depp… & Another Celeb Skincare Line (July 14th, 2022)

Who Made History At The Emmy Nominations? (July 13th, 2022)

Jen Shah Is Guilty & Lea Michele Is Fanny (July 12th, 2022)

Amber Heard & The Case Of The Wrong Juror (July 11th, 2022)

Elon Musk & Nick Cannon Are In Cahoots (July 8th, 2022)

Couture Celeb Sightings & Hayden Panettiere Tells All (July 7th, 2022)

A New Gen Z Power Couple & Another Britney Betrayal (July 6th, 2022)

Randall Emmett Bombshells & A New Pete Davidson Ex (July 1st, 2022)

Travis’ Hospital Stay & R. Kelly’s Prison Sentence (June 30th, 2022)

Ghislaine’s Sentencing & Alec Baldwin’s Cursed Interview (June 29th, 2022)

Brittney Griner Deserves Better (June 28th, 2022)

Olivia Rodrigo’s Supreme Court Message (June 27th, 2022)

Guess Who Joined OnlyFans Now (June 24th, 2022)

The Tinder Swindler Is Headed To Court (June 23rd, 2022)

Hailey Bieber Gets Sued & Khloé Is Dating A Finance Bro (June 22nd, 2022)

All The News Worth Pausing Beyoncé’s New Song For (June 21st, 2022)

Running Up That Hill… To Another Bachelor Breakup (June 20th, 2022)

Marilyn Monroe Is Rolling In Her Grave (June 17th, 2022)

Zendaya Isn’t Pregnant, But Kris Jenner IS Petty (June 16th, 2022)

Did Jennifer Lopez Shade Shakira In Her Documentary? (June 15th, 2022)

Kim K Ripped Marilyn’s Dress (June 14th, 2022)

Britney’s Wedding, Justin’s Health Scare, & Diddy’s New Relationship (June 13th, 2022)

Who Did Britney Spears Invite To Her Wedding? (June 10th, 2022)

The Chrisleys Are Going To Prison & Nick Cannon Is Having More Kids (June 9th, 2022)

Rob & Chyna Are Still Fighting In Court (June 8th, 2022)

There’s Drama With Top Gun & Scream (June 7th, 2022)

Another Breakup, Another Lawsuit (June 6th, 2022)

Who Skipped The Queen’s Jubilee? (June 3rd, 2022)

What The Johnny Depp Verdict Means (June 2nd, 2022)

Relationship Updates & Star Wars Losers (June 1st, 2022)

The Qualley/Antonoff Engagement, Todd Chrisley’s Trial, & Johnny Depp Finally Leaves Virginia (May 31st, 2022)

The Toxic Men Roundup (May 25th, 2022)

The End Of The Ellen Show (May 26th, 2022)

Kanye 2020 Is Back In The News? (May 25th, 2022)

Depp v. Heard Hits The Homestretch (May 24th, 2022)

The Kardashians Take Italy, SNL Exodus, & Johnny Depp Testifies Again? (May 23rd, 2022)

Rihanna’s Baby, Armie Hammer’s True Crime Doc, & Jersey Shore’s Reboot (May 20th, 2022)

Dr. Taylor Swift & Lots Of Lawsuits (May 19th, 2022)

The Amber & Johnny Saga, Pt. 498598502 (May 18th, 2022)

A Kardashian Wedding & A Housewives Divorce (May 17th, 2022)