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Pop Off: CRAVITY vs TWICE vs THE 8 (December 2024 Comebacks) with Tokkistar (Sarah) Jan 10, 2025

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Welcome to the December 2024 K-Pop (and adjacent) edition of 'Pop Off'! In this episode, we bring you an epic showdown between three acts and their latest releases: CRAVITY, TWICE and THE 8 from SEVENTEEN. We give all of our unfiltered opinions in this ultimate showdown with special guest host, Sarah Britton of Tokkistar! Follow Tokkistar here: https://www.youtube.com/tokkistar https://www.instagram.com/tokkistar21 https://tokkistar.com/ Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops References:

THE 8 - Orbit (轨道) (feat. JinJiBeWater_隼) MV https://youtu.be/UNEi6kDNmRE?si=FMsDiolUx-LSuVCO
THE 8 - Orbit (轨道) (feat. JinJiBeWater_隼) Choreography Video https://youtu.be/tk7adD4fqvY?si=1lLNjdOA5xkGjNTN
CRAVITY 크래비티 - “Now or Never” MV https://youtu.be/wn1ZKGXZt-A?si=pt-RMr1_Tl5csYli
CRAVITY 크래비티 - “Now or Never” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/aQjQjv_80zg?si=bzJweqto_haFEUVN
TWICE - “Strategy” feat. Megan Thee Stallion MV https://youtu.be/Sz_wWzgh-vQ?si=_SwDV5WrWHnHB6qv
TWICE - “Strategy” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/h5CwaVjF_78?si=7yyVPQdWWsxJrW8u

Honeyz: The Demise, the Comebacks, and What’s Next | POP 101: A Guide to Honeyz (Part 2) Jan 03, 2025

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In Part 2 of our Honeyz retrospective, we dive into the highs and lows of the British girl group’s final releases and post-breakup years. From unreleased singles and shelved albums to their many reunions and lineup changes, we examine the challenges they’ve faced and their lasting impact on British pop music. As Honeyz tease plans for their 25th anniversary, we explore what could be next for this iconic group. Don’t miss the conclusion of this deep dive into one of pop music’s most dramatic stories!

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References:

“Not Even Gonna Trip” MV https://youtu.be/s5_vAJ2XZVI?si=LMiv8nhJ_7uvlG-F
“I Don’t Know” MV https://youtu.be/RBvNO4RwuFk?si=5_jJj2DSpbVWRHTd
“Talk To The Hand” MV https://youtu.be/umpgwSguEDM?si=aLuMv_NHRRGtFDCj
“Finally Found” Live at Hit Me Baby One More Time https://youtu.be/ALLxXCqcxD8?si=HhUw72rali7iCUzT
“How You Remind Me” Live at Hit Me Baby One More Time https://youtu.be/EJ_JKvODbeE?si=-L0un5KhEwCHOPsL
The Big Reunion talk https://youtu.be/RTX6RnWSlyQ?si=SYwc2mt5ru02y9w7
“Finally Found” Live at The Big Reunion https://youtu.be/c9SB6iLNCEM?si=6qg2pqzd3xc_rlJg
“Won’t Take It Lying Down” Live at The Big Reunion https://youtu.be/7UbY3C6cUXo?si=vYUsBl2-v2udC4k6
“Love of a Lifetime” and “End of the Line” Live at the Big Reunion https://youtu.be/fe47jMu8PNw?si=52Dw0BrRAhmNYd9D
“Definitely Something” Live at 90s Reloaded (Fancam) https://youtu.be/HbnFwhto-2Q?si=dNPP25aoS_KTBrzf
Célena on Britain’s Got Talent https://youtu.be/saPd5z9hQcE?si=It5Q-6xFKXHRu_xc
Mariama on The Voice UK https://youtu.be/B6uhhW28dEQ?si=YoUkYV5B68EudIlh
“Just As I Am” (unreleased from the “Harmony” album) https://youtu.be/J2zOHwng-LY?si=D11C2N5VfN2uHfd3
“Good Love” https://youtu.be/DChddV1rQvo?si=enmPN6Kx7ExOl53J
“Why You Wanna Lie on Me?” https://youtu.be/smCNT67dryU?si=ZP6OjKN5--TYcINc

Honeyz: Drama, Lineup Shakeups, and the Rise of a Girl Group | POP 101: A Guide to Honeyz (Part 1) Dec 27, 2024

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Honeyz is one of the most iconic girl groups in British pop music history! In Part 1 of our POP 101 series, we dive into their formation and the drama surrounding lineup changes involving Celena Cherry, Heavenli Abdi, Naima Belkhiati, and Mariama Goodman. We also uncover the events that led to the group losing their American record deal after a key departure. Discover the stories behind their early hits, the chaos that shaped their journey, and the potential that made them unforgettable. Don’t miss this deep dive into the rise of one of pop’s most fascinating girl groups!

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References:

“Finally Found” MV https://youtu.be/JRsZXa6OUMw?si=d_7uJRmYtfnLrGqO
“End of the Line” MV https://youtu.be/1HBH47F-hCI?si=o7guv0wvQ2lRxGKg
“Love of a Lifetime” MV https://youtu.be/U6kXaxivLy0?si=k1fwPcXvISQuymFE
Australian promo with Fake Heav https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnHXIDRscAs
“Love of a Lifetime” Live at TOTP https://youtu.be/VdLztLGZZJc?si=xnjzMj8cu5QY5e5I
“Never Let You Down” MV https://youtu.be/av6R1bsJL2w?si=AR6VNspgVWptkBcf
“Won’t Take It Lying Down” MV https://youtu.be/AE9PKciLUxw?si=mhBrkTS0j0zMVY20
“Won’t Take It Lying Down” Live at TOTP https://youtu.be/B4nE_A__U4k?si=HZWfT4J_aqF54tH0
“Love To Love You Baby” Live at Sing It Your Way https://youtu.be/L_Q3U8gc5P0?si=Q5tUKRghsIZKwHmv

HYBE Girl Group Showdown 2024: KATSEYE vs NewJeans vs LE SSERAFIM vs ILLIT Dec 20, 2024

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The battle is on! In this episode, we’re putting HYBE’s biggest girl groups head-to-head in a Pop Off you won’t want to miss. We’re diving into the latest 2024 releases - NewJeans’ "How Sweet", LE SSERAFIM’s "Crazy", KATSEYE’s "Touch", and ILLIT’s "Tick Tack", breaking down the songs, music videos, and performances to crown the ultimate winner. Got a favorite? Join the debate in the comments!

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References:

NewJeans - “How Sweet” MV https://youtu.be/Q3K0TOvTOno?si=kbbB_7kOc4fLOYwe
NewJeans - “How Sweet” Live @ FNS Music Festival Day https://youtu.be/S77jRJUS-Qc?si=RZw4bviQZY65am2Y
KATSEYE - “Touch” MV https://youtu.be/l9CZykYZkOQ?si=AlDjJYnmYP9Brl_B
KATSEYE - MAMA Performance 2024 https://youtu.be/I8erREJ08p8?si=6XFdcAJfP6_Ndo83
KATSEYE - “Touch” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/7EXEf4uBdDk?si=30zVOQ2UYKAQa2S7
LE SSERAFIM - “Crazy” MV https://youtu.be/n6B5gQXlB-0?si=Cs6cm0AcslNd5LHo
LE SSERAFIM - “Crazy” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/ZJwC0VYzGIs?si=CAzSkzDatlkC3Gpm
ILLIT - “Tick-Tack” MV https://youtu.be/-nEGVrzPaiU?si=4wPAZaaqP4qhA9_v
ILLIT - “Tick-Tack” Music Core https://youtu.be/28ReZuSwau0?si=NmG7wO9xt33zXYMJ

Who's the Ultimate Pop Girl of 2024? Sabrina Carpenter vs. Charli XCX vs. Chappell Roan Dec 13, 2024

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We’re breaking down the breakthrough hits that defined summer 2024! It’s Chappell Roan with "Good Luck, Babe!", Sabrina Carpenter with "Espresso", and Charli XCX with "360". From unforgettable melodies to viral visuals and electrifying performances, we’re putting these tracks head-to-head to crown our ultimate pop queen. Who had the biggest summer anthem? Which hit deserves the top spot? Tune in for the heated debate, and let us know your winner in the comments or on socials at @CCTVpops. 🌟 Let the Pop Off begin! 🚨

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References:

Chappell Roan - “Good Luck, Babe!” Jimmy Fallon https://youtu.be/vL92xyS0IEM?si=T8AHq-0IyXkCQdFS
Chappell Roan - “Good Luck, Babe!” VMAs https://youtu.be/6ENzV125lWc?si=A4m88hFhYh1F418G
Chappell Roan - “Good Luck, Babe!” Lollapalooza https://youtu.be/IO-JvOTn8TM?si=HflSac8jW7uXqffU
Sabrina Carpenter - “Espresso” MV https://youtu.be/eVli-tstM5E?si=JCioakPZQ657uDJw
Sabrina Carpenter - “Espresso” Jimmy Fallon https://youtu.be/fJQsKTbo6j8?si=TgPiUvBC5WKSZffX
Sabrina Carpenter - “Espresso” CapitalFM Summertime Ball https://youtu.be/gCs9qmvUolI?si=htRM6MFpWrH4jBGp
Sabrina Carpenter - “Espresso” SNL https://youtu.be/g3hPBfZi7uE?si=O1BN3G-lX0IY8vIa
Charli XCX - “360” MV https://youtu.be/WJW-VvmRKsE?si=hOZuhCGONZPFwRSH
Charli XCX - “360” SNL https://youtu.be/UV226kmbv6U?si=8LcVEPkBndXfmQLE

Pop Off: XG vs TAEYEON vs G-DRAGON (November 2024 Comebacks) with Ashley of A3Day Podcast Dec 06, 2024

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Welcome to the November 2024 K-Pop edition of 'Pop Off'! In this episode, we bring you an epic showdown between three K-Pop acts and their latest releases: XG, TAEYEON and G-DRAGON (feat. TAEYANG & DAESUNG). We give all of our unfiltered opinions in this ultimate showdown with special guest host, Ashley Borjon, host of An Album A Day and A3Day Sister Show podcasts. Follow Ashley here: @a3daypodcast Join Ashley in South Korea in October 2025: https://trovatrip.com/trip/asia/southkorea/south-korea-with-ashley-borjon-oct-2025 Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

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XG - “HOWLING” MV https://youtu.be/rGqEuk8Om-4?si=DL0-kb1IF08OkWMW
XG - “HOWLING” Choreography https://youtu.be/fULqHHYn0XM?si=4-ql0MHKcMr3rUXh
TAEYEON 태연 - “Letter To Myself” MV https://youtu.be/wqN1vLPX-no?si=PmjBQKuDxU-b22aC
TAEYEON 태연 - “Letter To Myself” Live https://youtu.be/OyBO0nLrrq0?si=FzkHWDPmMagUeirE
G-DRAGON - “HOME SWEET HOME” feat. TAEYANG & DAESUNG Live @ MAMA 2024 https://youtu.be/QtFNIZV_RO8?si=Spor0ZsFNTW62z52

Pop Off: Steps vs S Club 7 - Part 4 Nov 29, 2024

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Welcome to Part 4, the final part of our epic Pop Off collaboration episode series with Can't Stop The Pop! It's the battle of the co-ed groups with Steps and S Club Juniors (S Club 8) facing off single vs single chronologically. We have cast our votes...listen to us make our cases and make your own in the comments! In this episode, we discuss:

Here and Now vs New Direction
You'll Be Sorry vs Puppy Love
Chain Reaction vs Fool No More
Words Are Not Enough vs Sundown
I Know Him So Well vs Don't Tell Me You're Sorry

Check out Part 1 here on Can't Stop The Pop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0a3lf-4qhI Check out Part 2 here: https://youtu.be/Q0eAWf74AV0?si=u5cbbcowQjFwoTtb Check out Part 3 here on Can't Stop The Pop: https://youtu.be/Wmeq-KLdMEM?si=lrDyA0MRpC48s1n3 Can't Stop the Pop socials:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCIAsqCOdKu4TlLlS7K9uRxQ
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jYOPC8ZJpH2oCFOpUENWN?si=13f6ce607f6a4dfb
Follow Craig on X: https://x.com/cantstoppop
Follow Craig on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantstop_thepop/
Follow Craig on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantstop_thepop
Follow Matty on X: https://x.com/matkinsactor
Follow Matty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mat_atkins9/
Follow Matty on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantstopthepoppodcast

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References:

Steps - “Here and Now” MV https://youtu.be/-jwJ4GcsOPs?si=YSIlY5ks9G0FKc1e
S Club Juniors - “New Direction” MV https://youtu.be/Quifhjj62FI?si=oV4wuQ5luIAfjk0Y
Steps - “You’ll Be Sorry” MV https://youtu.be/cYDzYZJMx08?si=u6sVpxNV_hThwLiX
S Club Juniors - “Puppy Love” MV https://youtu.be/k72LbswIXMQ?si=uw487zdBCSGj41-2
Steps - “Chain Reaction” MV https://youtu.be/EsuRgxsd6bk?si=h7dK3tkrhwSO29Z9
S Club 8 - “Fool No More” MV https://youtu.be/O-f1lPAImyg?si=9V1q6wtNnezdjGAl
Steps - “Words Are Not Enough” MV https://youtu.be/BvbT8hx4oR8?si=IryqvuseNSW76Owy
S Club 8 - “Sundown” MV https://youtu.be/2GuKb1gaccs?si=QA4b7V3mV_oe4g3T
Steps - “I Know Him So Well” MV https://youtu.be/Ts6-sJE6ruE?si=j9y6w900gAEyRrru
S Club 8 - “Don’t Tell Me You’re Sorry” MV https://youtu.be/Mrz5OI4VWgY?si=Ju9fH2BucrWiOTKf

Honest Review: FLO - "Access All Areas" Nov 22, 2024

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Chris and Chantel Nicole go track-by-track through FLO's debut album, "Access All Areas"! Their goal is to join in on the legacy of amazing girl groups...how does it stack up against the greats? Join in and let us know what you think of the album! Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

FLO - "Access All Areas"

Intro (feat. Cynthia Erivo)
AAA
In My Bag (feat. GloRilla)
Walk Like This
How Does It Feel?
Soft
Check
On & On
Bending My Rules
Trustworthy (Interlude)
Caught Up
IWH2BMX
Nocturnal
Shoulda Woulda Coulda
Get It Till I'm Gone
I'm Just A Girl

References:

FLO - “AAA” MV https://youtu.be/BTGLGCPW7c4?si=4J6t9cdgv6_JSrLN
FLO - “In My Bag” MV https://youtu.be/U7BQHlUK52A?si=oi9rDtxo8q9Fu0pn
FLO - Walk Like This” MV https://youtu.be/NQT7eAKDbNk?si=CgqgqHPXhMTxHngZ
FLO - “Check” MV https://youtu.be/tF0bky6sDBc?si=RGl3Uh7d9uGzMio3
FLO - “Check” Unplugged Radio1Xtra Live Lounge - https://youtu.be/JLb61aY9Shg?si=DlM_-_62IVCp8_yX
FLO - “Caught Up” MV https://youtu.be/5Hf7vEIRVIM?si=0f4GpsMukgZwkDAP
FLO - “Bending My Rules” VEVO Live https://youtu.be/XBnJ3mLQJ5w?si=Et4ZG4Uzzcx3bYl8

Pop Off: Steps vs S Club 7 - Part 2 Nov 15, 2024

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Welcome to Part 2 of our epic Pop Off collaboration episode with Can't Stop The Pop! It's the battle of the co-ed groups with Steps and S Club 7 facing off single vs single chronologically. We have cast our votes...listen to us make our cases and make your own in the comments! In this episode, we discuss: Better Best Forgotten vs Natural Love's Got A Hold On My Heart vs Never Had A Dream Come True After The Love Has Gone vs Don't Stop Movin' Say You'll Be Mine vs Have You Ever Better The Devil You Know vs You
Check out Part 1 here on Can't Stop The Pop: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zphbfMvDsNUSxg8MhHcBz?si=06e547533dcf49e8 Can't Stop the Pop socials: Follow Craig on X: @cantstoppop, Instagram: @cantstop_thepop and TikTok: @cantstop_thepop Follow Matty on X: @matkinsactor , Instagram: @mat_atkins9 and TikTok: @cantstopthepoppodcast CCTV socials: Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops References:

Steps - “Better Best Forgotten” MV https://youtu.be/c_0k84qbwwk?si=66C9t5-eYiuz4TNr
S Club 7 - “Natural” MV https://youtu.be/A4Kba6v5fdg?si=VBdLhic1WsPAQyf7
Steps - “Love’s Got A Hold On My Heart” MV https://youtu.be/iG_-m-mBn-g?si=HR1a8VGuk8BbDhkx
S Club 7 - “Never Had A Dream Come True” MV https://youtu.be/WB9_sf6oV1o?si=Hm1p1htXzBCvVeoC
Steps - “After The Love Has Gone” MV https://youtu.be/iz36fINs_YY?si=wMRiVBZSD_wU02ar
S Club 7 - “Don’t Stop Movin’” MV https://youtu.be/vm262cXxRrU?si=iYxYdE1nnfXLaOb5
Steps - “Say You’ll Be Mine” MV https://youtu.be/EDZoefLylcY?si=IyhHRdErc9dHdqqT
S Club 7 - “Have You Ever” MV https://youtu.be/XNnHLMdx0ko?si=-x8u6XYXNtEeCimJ
Steps - “Better The Devil You Know” MV https://youtu.be/Xl-deXhe1-0?si=t1jHRkl9TPkR_KET
S Club 7 - “You” MV https://youtu.be/JWYOtrvWv6I?si=tj5O9oyugeEyHLbx

Honest Review: Christina Aguilera - "Christina Aguilera" Debut Album - 25th Anniversary Nov 08, 2024

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We are joined by music journalist Jeff Benjamin to go track-by-track through Christina Aguilera's debut album! We discuss the melodies, production, music videos and performances and give our ratings for each song. Join in and let us know what you think of this brilliant pop album!

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Christina Aguilera - "Christina Aguilera"