Eurovision 2025 took over Basel, Switzerland, and we’re back with our unfiltered American take! Join us as we review every performance from the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 Grand Final, reacting live to all 26 finalists. From shocking results to incredible vocals, wild staging, and the ultimate Eurovision 2025 winner, we cover it all. Whether you're a longtime fan or just discovering the madness through us, this honest review is packed with commentary, laughs, and big opinions on one of music’s biggest nights.

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:27 - Norway | Kyle Alessandro – Lighter
• 4:16 - Luxembourg | Laura Thorn – La Poupée Monte Le Son
• 7:51 - Estonia | Tommy Cash – Espresso Macchiato
• 12:00 - Israel | Yuval Raphael – New Day Will Rise
• 14:49 - Lithuania | Katarsis – Tavo Akys
• 18:46 - Spain | Melody – ESA DIVA
• 21:57 - Ukraine | Ziferblat – Bird of Pray
• 25:57 - United Kingdom | Remember Monday – What The Hell Just Happened?
• 32:01 - Austria | JJ – Wasted Love
• 35:56 - Iceland | VÆB – RÓA
• 38:44 - Latvia | Tautumeitas – Bur Man Laimi
• 42:40 - Netherlands | Claude – C’est La Vie
• 45:57 - Finland | Erika Vikman – ICH KOMME
• 49:04 - Italy | Lucio Corsi – Volevo Essere Un Duro
• 52:25 - Poland | Justyna Steczkowska – GAJA
• 55:57 - Germany | Abor & Tynna – Baller
• 1:00:04 - Greece | Klavdia – Asteromáta
• 1:03:26 - Armenia | PARG – SURVIVOR
• 1:07:05 - Switzerland | Zoë Më – Voyage
• 1:10:06 - Malta | Miriana Conte – SERVING
• 1:13:02 - Portugal | NAPA – Deslocado
• 1:15:52 - Denmark | Sissal – Hallucination
• 1:21:02 - Sweden | KAJ – Bara Bada Bastu
• 1:23:35 - France | Louane – maman
• 1:28:41 - San Marino | Gabry Ponte – Tutta L’Italia
• 1:31:09 - Albania | Shkodra Elektronike – Zjerm
• 1:34:57 - Overall Thoughts
  

In Part 2 of our POP 101 look at Girlicious, we dive into the group’s "Rebuilt" era - complete with a new sound and look as a trio. We break down the rollout of singles like "Over You," "Maniac," and "2 in the Morning," and how the group tried to redefine themselves beyond their reality TV origins. But despite the glow-up, label changes and behind-the-scenes tension led to their quiet breakup. We also revisit the mini-reunions that followed and share our personal highlights from a discography that still deserves more love.

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 0:14 - "Over You" and "Sexy B****"
• 5:06 - Natalie's arrest
• 7:03 - "Maniac"
• 12:39 - "2 In The Morning"
• 15:08 - "Rebuilt" album
• 20:40 - "Hate Love"
• 22:40 - Chrystina and Natalie's departure; split
• 28:09 - Mini-reunions and post-group activities
• 33:13 - Discography highlights

References:

• “Only You” Official Audio https://youtu.be/QcKYQ0sQ3gw?si=SEWYY8doTEzIll0J
• “Sexy Bitch” (David Guetta and Akon Cover) Official Audio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkka3LAB7ZU
• “Maniac” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgjwywlSrZ0
• “Maniac” Video Rehearsal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLLLQKEzXRU
• “Maniac” Live Fancam https://youtu.be/tmhVzFeH-cg?si=9iWDPQ3TsNReS7FV
• “2 In The Morning” Live Fancam https://youtu.be/nJirj_ALZ_s?si=mpmb8o47J1fA6poh
• Girls United - X Factor Audition https://youtu.be/tO1yM3MYtTE?si=jyLQvNAtWlj2d6gv
• Carli de Ville’s Girlicious Deep Dive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_Mz2z6yJbQ
• Chrystina Sayers - Testimonial https://youtu.be/nKe-GpHuyPA?si=PlfAIqe4MM7uO8ue
• Natalie dancing “Like Me” https://www.instagram.com/p/C-yItK8yVfl/
• Queen Priyanka & Nichole Cordova performing “Like Me” and “Stupid S***” https://youtu.be/rixQtwTLVEc?si=ceXV9i4QFMYrK2vK
  

The hotly anticipated debut single from KATSEYE has gone viral - for better or worse. In this episode of CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show, we give our unfiltered thoughts on the chaotic pop anthem, “Gnarly.” We break down the song’s production, lyrics, music video, and performance - while trying to make sense of the online meltdown it’s triggered. Is it genius satire? A misunderstood slay? Or just… a lot? Let us know: are YOU team “Gnarly” or team “Make it stop”?

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 2:29 - Song
• 8:13 - Lyrics
• 13:54 - Music Video
• 20:56 - Choreography and Performance
• 28:39 - What's next for KATSEYE?

References:

• “Gnarly” MV https://youtu.be/R2-yomhYAj4?si=8t56gxrCNnS3tveR
• “Gnarly” MV (Choreography Version) https://youtu.be/PkMKJEkE8Mo?si=3hhgJe3332XS2bPS
• “Gnarly” Music Bank Choreo https://youtu.be/VBD1B25wZeo?si=LE4v7ucVKqkDQ3oL

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?

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 2:00 - Round 1 - Song
• 22:43 - Round 2 - Video
• 41:06 - Round 3 - Performance
• 56:42 - Final Winner

References:

• 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

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.

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:00 - Were we fans of Girlicious?
• 3:31 - Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious and Formation
• 15:05 - “Like Me”
• 21:13 - “Stupid S***”
• 25:42 - “Girlicious” debut album
• 32:44 - “Baby Doll”
• 38:03 - Tiffanie’s departure

References:

• 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=d0GVfa71yIY
• Tiffanie discusses Girlicious https://youtu.be/tZsiCnVhsGI?si=3PTjkLJ6HK7CWM5Y
• MMVAs 2010 Awards https://youtu.be/RfuTXzlFTE8?si=CU64ikEQLlttzCDv

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.

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:13 - Album Info
• 2:17 - Album Cover
• 4:10 - "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 Mars
• 1:18:00 - Cut or Keep
• 1:20:08 - Overall Thoughts & Final Rating

References:

• “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

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.

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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!

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 0:35 - Tension Tour Info
• 1:18 - 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 Requests
• 46:39 - "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"