Erica Russell

Erica Russell is the Managing Editor of PopCrush.com and resident pop culture obsessive. She covers pop music, K-pop, celebrity news, and entertainment. Her work has been published by Billboard, MTV, Glamour, Harper's BAZAAR, Teen Vogue, PAPER, Bustle, and more. You can follow Erica on Twitter here.

Met Gala Photos 2025: See Pics of Celebrities at the Annual Fashion Event!

This year's theme is "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."

Podcasters Have Already Made $100 Million From Spotify This Year

Find out which Spotify podcasts landed in the top three in the U.S.

McDonald’s Customers Too Worried About the Economy to Splurge on Big Macs

McDonald's customers are spending less. Here's why.

Chipotle Customers Are Buying Way Less Burritos and Bowls Amid Economic Uncertainty

Chipotle executives said they’ve noticed a "slowdown in consumer spending."

11 Worst Movies According to Audiences That Still Grossed Over a Billion at the Box Office

Viewers rank these flicks as some of the worst movies to ever break a billion at the box office.

Woman’s Viral Washing Machine Video Is Our Absolute Worst Nightmare

Just throw the entire load of laundry away at that point. And the washer, too!

Attention Shoppers: Looks Like These Walmart Stores Aren’t Closing After All!

Earlier reports of Walmart stores shuttering in six states were false.

Katy Perry’s Lifetimes Tour Vocals and Awkward Dancing Ripped Apart Online

Katy Perry is getting made fun of online for her Lifetime Tour vocals, costumes and dancing. Find out why.

First Grade Teacher’s Genius Writing Lesson Gets Messy and Goes Viral (VIDEO)

A first grade teacher on TikTok is going viral with a hilariously adorable video showcasing how she teaches her young students about descriptive writing.

Is Addison Rae Retiring From Music With the Release of Her Debut Album?

TikTok star-turned-pop starlet Addison Rae is ready to release her debut album, the self-titled 'Addison.' But is this also the last time she'll make music?

3 Times Tom Cruise Inspired Other Actors in Unhinged Ways

From maniacal performances to high-flying stunts, these three actors were inspired by Hollywood legend Tom Cruise's on-screen antics.

This Is the Worst Movie of the Year (so Far) According to Audiences on Rotten Tomatoes

This 2025 horror movie released in theaters has middling reviews from both critics and audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. Is this the stinker of the year?