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Pop Off: KISS OF LIFE vs SAY MY NAME vs aespa (October 2024 Comebacks) with Vanessa Jefferson Nov 02, 2024

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Welcome to the October 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: KISS OF LIFE, SAY MY NAME and aespa. We give all of our unfiltered opinions in this ultimate showdown with special guest host, Vanessa Jefferson, a songwriter, tarot card reader and superstar Lizzo's sister! Follow Vanessa and get your tarot card readings here: @redfairydf Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops References: KISS OF LIFE - “Get Loud” MV https://youtu.be/yXRlrix-pPk?si=m_lJbY4aeqPZGBEj KISS OF LIFE - “Get Loud” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/09L9o9gsQAY?si=emRnHajpV7n5r5yi SAY MY NAME - “WaveWay” MV https://youtu.be/LzeUBByxQKo?si=npvF7VPyERAC0Oup SAY MY NAME - “WaveWay” Live at The Show https://youtu.be/8z0EAFs_zkM?si=ri5QerPjfBWdLzwp aespa - “Whiplash” MV https://youtu.be/jWQx2f-CErU?si=kzldPNABHjvpBPS4 aespa - “Whiplash” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/4hAdcenQWqU?si=21lMlZqm2KZP0hkW

Honest Review: Kylie Minogue - "Tension II" Oct 25, 2024

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Kylie Minogue has released her first sequel album - "Tension II"! We go track by track and discuss the production, vocals, lyrics and everything in-between! Come react and rate the tracks with us. Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

"Tension II" Tracklisting:

Lights Camera Action
Taboo
Someone For Me
Good As Gone
Kiss Bang Bang
Diamonds
Hello
Dance To The Music
Shoulda Left Ya
Edge of Saturday Night (with The Blessed Madonna)
My Oh My (with Bebe Rexha and Tove Lo)
Midnight Ride (with Orville Peck and Diplo)
Dance Alone (with Sia)

References:

Kylie on the Kelly Clarkson Show https://youtu.be/nNlXDbGu6kw?si=4YKeyUh9lqYPpL7l
“Lights Camera Action” MV https://youtu.be/aAVqr8hwjVY?si=qAIh7nMMdhfdbC40
“Edge of Saturday Night” MV with The Blessed Madonna https://youtu.be/b8lPeWRBLvE?si=Zja4n8xFwCV7JMBH
“My Oh My” MV with Bebe Rexha & Tove Lo https://youtu.be/h8rhLGhsa2M?si=4jU06yDAzKN1Mz4Y
“My Oh My” Live with Bebe Rexha & Tove Lo @ Hyde Park https://youtu.be/EIkMf8P7mfM?si=cMIboqkhnxXqd9g9
“Midnight Ride” Live with Orville Peck & Tove Lo @ Outloud https://youtu.be/03QvU6blbfI?si=JS4nc3QkDnjZjC4P
“Dance Alone” MV with SIA https://youtu.be/aR7WzXB9iac?si=romlWwmx1XJ3jZ9V

Honest Review: Aly & AJ - "Insomniatic" Oct 13, 2024

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An iconic album from Aly & AJ - we go track by track and discuss the production, vocals, lyrics and everything in-between! Come react and rate the tracks with us.

Aly & AJ - "Insomniatic"

Potential Breakup Song
Bullseye
Closure
Division (÷)
Like It or Leave It
Like Whoa
Insomniatic
Silence
If I Could Have You Back
Blush
Flattery
I'm Here
Chemicals React (Remix)

References: “Potential Breakup Song” MV https://youtu.be/LdJps8LBKLE?si=MT3Ql4YdMUhT4gTO “Like Whoa” MV https://youtu.be/L8p5t4uPCZQ?si=UWuaEwynzz8_vjBY

Pop Off: TZUYU vs HWASA vs MEOVV (September 2024 Comebacks) with Jasmine Stephen Oct 06, 2024

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Welcome to the September 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: TZUYU, HWASA and MEOVV. We give all of our unfiltered opinions in this ultimate showdown with special guest host, Jasmine Stephen, producer on The Kelly Clarkson Show!Follow Jasmine Stephen, producer of The Kelly Clarkson Show here: https://www.instagram.com/j_yvonnes/Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpopsReferences:

TZUYU - “Run Away” MV https://youtu.be/IIrCrGAX03Y?si=wNqSikRHdWPkUhNV
TZUYU - “Run Away” Choreography Video (Moving) https://youtu.be/X1kZHwInJEY?si=Bvj8c461xWsBfCkY
HWASA - “NA” MV https://youtu.be/J6oy7eOCbP8?si=t7QxIAhCZ7l0vrqF
HWASA - “NA” Live at Music Bank https://youtu.be/pWINSZ7I4cw?si=kTL7kQ7gNXj4QtIo
MEOVV - “MEOW” MV https://youtu.be/jpLHg-AsQV0?si=4AfN8HGhIsmTJuQ6
MEOVV - “MEOW” Choreography Video https://youtu.be/58YVuBt9mpc?si=1sMsBX5EOmbxtn0h

Pop Off: Little Mix SOLO - The Debut Singles Sep 29, 2024

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It’s time for the ultimate music showdown, and this episode’s contestants are none other than the members of Little Mix and their debut solo singles! Chris and Chantel dive deep into the songs, music videos, and performances from each Little Mix member's first solo effort. Who will rise to the top and take the solo crown? Viewer discretion is advised—your fave might just get roasted!

Contestants:

Jesy Nelson - “Boyz” feat. Nicki Minaj
Leigh-Anne - “Don’t Say Love”
Perrie - "Forget About Us"
JADE - "Angel of My Dreams"

Will KATSEYE Succeed? Dissecting Pop Star Academy and Their Underwhelming Debut Sep 22, 2024

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We dive deep into the rise of KATSEYE, the global group formed on Netflix’s Pop Star Academy. With their debut EP SIS (Soft Is Strong) out in the world, we take a critical look at whether KATSEYE is on the path to success or struggling to make an impact. From dissecting the Dream Academy challenges they faced during their formation to analyzing their debut singles, we unpack why their launch has felt underwhelming. Are they being set up for stardom, or are they facing an uphill battle for relevance?

References:

Dream Academy - Mission 1 "Dancing on My Own" X " Happier Than Ever" (Team A, Vocal) https://youtu.be/KVzm2wmG6lU?si=yTuq2337AchzVRQF
Dream Academy - Mission 1 "Still into you" (Team B, Vocal) https://youtu.be/1pO6_BCH1kM?si=uinDb6_b5qAcHdBf
Dream Academy - Mission 1 "Pink Venom" (Team A, Dance) https://youtu.be/JrK_KV0_zwg?si=jj2l4sRdzJD4EUMs
Dream Academy - Mission 1 "OMG" (Team B, Dance) https://youtu.be/HTdrVj27GVs?si=1wDmovuIan7qWhJ9
Dream Academy - Mission 2 "FEARLESS" (TEAM A) https://youtu.be/pmrcp0EzSw0?si=wyfVFnjOctIywkQ4
Dream Academy - Mission 2 "FEARLESS" (TEAM B) https://youtu.be/HX7wmXNzKvE?si=Mffkpa87ROkf5Wew
Dream Academy - Mission 2 "ANTIFRAGILE" (TEAM A) https://youtu.be/n3naK_NSOuc?si=-LA2QEgd8hs-5JFq
Dream Academy - Mission 2 "ANTIFRAGILE" (TEAM B) https://youtu.be/8el2QbqRPZE?si=4KIDXbLQMOnGanMX
Dream Academy - Mission 3 “Confident” https://youtu.be/QnBHbbo3Hzo?si=ORhZd0NYgtzyvn3G
Dream Academy - Mission 3 “Wannabe” https://youtu.be/lk5DHL5In_s?si=rTmf7GvxLjTckhd4
Dream Academy - Mission 3 “Buttons” https://youtu.be/CLg5b1epepg?si=FOHxdVVFb3YgUyWe
The Debut: Dream Academy - "Girls Don't Like" https://youtu.be/rJjUspLdq3I?si=AU5jEy6qCMW7Zw4j
The Debut: Dream Academy - "Dirty Water" https://youtu.be/tNK8NYDymmA?si=42q7JU8jJ4LcaL2l
The Debut: Dream Academy - "All The Same" https://youtu.be/JHbyRnLake0?si=9HfSR03nj5m40_0u
KATSEYE - “Debut” MV https://youtu.be/bYg6aMDQ_TA?si=s-57YPJpPCZfBFY-
KATSEYE - “Touch” MV https://youtu.be/l9CZykYZkOQ?si=Jm7OmgPkjrEMFkin
KATSEYE - KCON LA performance https://youtu.be/eLdPrmBpWgI?si=0aHb7Z1rePLjd9Tt
KATSEYE - “Touch” at Music Bank https://youtu.be/nFIdushIiy8?si=o8iFuYDxnL4gdoQX

Cheryl - "Only Human" and Beyond | POP 101: A Guide (Part 3) Sep 06, 2024

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In the final part of our Cheryl retrospective, we explore the "Only Human" era, delving into the album and its importance in Cheryl's solo career. We also take a look at Cheryl's one-off singles, "Love Made Me Do It" and "Let You". Finally, we wrap up with a discussion on what Cheryl's been up to in recent years and share some of our personal highlights from her discography. References:

Crazy Stupid Love MV https://youtu.be/H8tS5UQmNQM?si=0TXl0TQkckL8VvC8
Crazy Stupid Love Live at Britain’s Got Talent https://youtu.be/gR1Mzv3DiOA?si=IkHzgU7ywxdgaueG
I Don’t Care MV https://youtu.be/pAOHXSpE-v0?si=dM9qdXpHT666BFn4
I Don’t Care Live at X Factor UK https://youtu.be/_H6c2py6zlQ?si=x1BqTAVGhTa0b6-r
Only Human MV https://youtu.be/Mnzr0mjcgyg?si=qFUleV6GvXtZtc2l
Only Human Live at Children In Need https://youtu.be/TPkdw92aE0c?si=-VHlzuAwozgYEnKU
Love Made Me Do It MV https://youtu.be/kddZYpnPCuc?si=yZXxkWflGNVrBggW
Love Made Me Do It Live at The Graham Norton Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E9MHo49Fj4
Let You MV https://youtu.be/bWvZKtPOFg0?si=LvpdOvnI6fRmQ7t_
Screw You Live at A Million Lights Tour https://youtu.be/c39GG-_BSkk?si=5T18ald95iZdzWDl
Girl In The Mirror Live on A Million Lights Tour https://youtu.be/sYdRuWJU2rk?si=hdofLLdQnEKFTN-m

Pop Off: KATSEYE vs Taemin vs SF9 (August 2024 Comebacks) with Joel of Right Back At Ya! Aug 30, 2024

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Welcome to the August 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: KATSEYE, Taemin and SF9. We give all of our unfiltered opinions in this ultimate showdown with special guest host, Joel, from Right Back At Ya! The 2000s Pop Music Podcast!Check out Joel on Right Back At Ya! The 2000s Pop Music Podcast here: https://linktr.ee/rightbackpod

References:

KATSEYE - “Touch” MV https://youtu.be/l9CZykYZkOQ?si=YElSTR-3PSU6yXza
KATSEYE - “Touch” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/yhI8v8RgiW0?si=5Ad_3I_UecYaPEDB
Taemin - “Sexy In The Air” MV https://youtu.be/ZDWNWKSP7UM?si=LuxLoDILjw_VrneY
Taemin - “Sexy In The Air” M! Countdown Fancam https://youtu.be/AU2_1493CUc?si=tiiHjy4Fsp-nrZXpv
SF9 - “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” MV https://youtu.be/aTQy2tsMtN4?si=mzSViKuJtD-t9wGX
SF9 - “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/92oGXqU9qPg?si=DRYBtkR5_0b8_Pc8

Cheryl - "Messy Little Raindrops" & "A Million Lights" Eras | POP 101: A Guide (Part 2) Aug 23, 2024

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In Part 2 of our Cheryl retrospective, we dive into the next chapter of her career, starting with the "Messy Little Raindrops" and "A Million Lights" eras. We explore the highs and lows of these albums, from chart-topping hits to the challenges she faced in maintaining her momentum. We also discuss her brief and controversial stint on The X Factor USA, and her infamous performance with Gary Barlow at the Diamond Jubilee.

Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

References:

Promise This MV https://youtu.be/IuusuMbofVA?si=GeiQwNl9RARaLHZW
Promise This Live on X Factor https://youtu.be/xNQRIPBACH4?si=CeAWt5E3d-BY6NiA
Promise This unplugged on Alan Carr: Chatty Man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EesZWsvp5yg
Adele - Promise This on BBC Live Lounge https://youtu.be/YWbhWivNg1g?si=2_spNjPYmrTDPma8
The Flood MV https://youtu.be/41afoYnjdZg?si=87mhGcX5KBOwdQBL
The Flood Live on Alan Carr: Chatty Man https://youtu.be/jMOIktHDh_A?si=VjEBeAhRNaRpJr32
Cheryl on The X Factor US https://youtu.be/gFtM9JwQP8M?si=7Re-UMnInQlKwX_O
Call My Name MV https://youtu.be/IYT6rbxNn30?si=vnFUGCQhYGSWMk6s
Call My Name Live on The Voice UK https://youtu.be/S-Krw1LR-Aw?si=FjayCPJo_Uznmmuh
Call My Name Live on Stand Up To Cancer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awCIIsxFoJo
Need You Now w/ Gary Barlow at the Diamond Jubilee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yC1GktayPc
Under The Sun MV https://youtu.be/qr1bkbWKevE?si=jKYtIF7nMMVpVch9
Under The Sun Live on T4 https://youtu.be/uAdcd07kBfA?si=n-BoF3PGiNjuMlCz
Sexy Den A Mutha Live on the A Million Lights Tour https://youtu.be/R7B9pcZDp0A?si=57F4dakkFkMvCNfi
3 Words w/ will.i.am Live on the A Million Lights Tour https://youtu.be/wUOOOjld1XI?si=sT9UmT-v1g0itpVz
Ghetto Baby MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sbUnk_-XGE

Inside The Girls Aloud Show 2024: Claudimar Neto's Exclusive Insights Aug 16, 2024

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Join us as we go behind the scenes of the Girls Aloud 2024 Tour with exclusive insights from Claudimar Neto, the tour’s dance captain! In this episode, we discuss the incredible choreography, tour highlights, and Claudimar’s experiences working with the iconic Girls Aloud. Whether you’re a fan of pop music, dance, or live performances, this interview offers an insider’s look at what it takes to bring a major tour to life. Don’t miss out on this in-depth conversation with one of the industry’s top dancers!

Follow Claudimar on Instagram: @claudimar1

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