Pop Shots – Those Are The Breaks

Welcome to your weekly dose of pop world musings. Covering all things pop culture, this week Pop Shots is hitting you with thoughts on everything from Teddy Swims and Morgan Wallen breaking records, to Britney Spears breaking the rules, to Shakira nearly breaking some bones, and since this is Pop Shots you know everything is seasoned with a little bit of attitude.

* Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” just spent a 92nd week on the Billboard Hot 100, breaking the record for the longest run in chart history. Damn, I thought Teddy Swims was some kind of inflatable children’s pool toy for kids who still required floaties.

* Morgan Wallen became the first artist to claim the entire top ten of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. One can only imagine how excited he was to make something whites only.

* Lorde made an unplanned appearance at a Lorde-themed club night in Sydney. In a related story, I’m currently planning a Vanessa Hudgens-themed club night in my home.

* Post Malone brought out Allen Iverson as a special guest while performing “White Iverson” at a concert in Philadelphia. In a related story, we are all sad for Allen Iverson.

* Demi Lovato married someone named Jordan ‘Jutes’ Lutes. Apparently they’d been together for a while, which indicates riding Demi Lovato’s coattails is not a path to stardom.

* Jennifer Lopez announced a Las Vegas residency that will take place at the Colosseum Caesars Palace. The initial four-date run will begin December 30th, with seven additional shows booked for March of 2026. Vegas? Really J.Lo? Why not grab a MetroCard, and perform On the 6 on the 6? It’s showtime!

* Britney Spears lit a cigarette while on a public charter flight, and had to be asked by a flight attendant to put it out. In her defense, it probably wasn’t the first time she’s mixed up her frequent flyer miles, and her Marlboro miles.

* Shakira fell on stage in Montreal during a performance of “Whenever, Wherever.” Since I am such a caring person, I’d like to sign up to volunteer to be the official Shakira Catcher for anytime she has a mishap. Seriously, no pay needs to be involved, I just want to do this out of the goodness of my heart. It’s a job I could do, and do well!

* Billy Ray Cyrus is now dating Elizabeth Hurley. Maaan, f*ck it, I gotta write a sh*tty country pop song, and start living my best life.

* Shaun Cassidy will kick off a 50-city tour on September 13th at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. All the ladies in the audience are going to AARP their pants in excitement.

* During an interview on Amy Poehler’s podcast, Renee Rapp revealed her mother named her specifically with stardom in mind, saying, “She was like, ‘Alliteration, just in case she wants to be a pop star.’ Like before I was born.” To her mom’s credit, I do recognize the name Renee Rapp, but I have no idea what Renee Rapp does. I legitimately know more about the Renee in the Lost Boyz song from 1996 than I do Ms. Rapp. Does shorty study law?

That’s all for this edition of Pop Shots, but come back next Monday for more shots on all things pop.