Art & Style

Shooting Stars: Stories Behind the Lens of Photographer Annie Leibovitz’s Most Iconic Images

Annie Leibovitz is considered one of America's best celebrity portrait photographers and has become just as famous as the people she shoots. She has had the opportunity to work with some of the biggest celebrities and most important people in the world. Starting her career at Rolling Stone Magazine, she is constantly creating new and unforgettable artistic images for Vanity Fair, Vogue. Behind every image, Leibovitz has fascinating stories beyond just what her audience sees.
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History

Did Shakespeare Really Write Shakespeare? Hidden Answers Behind the Greatest Playwright of All Time

If you know anything about theater, it's likely you'll have heard William Shakespeare's name pop up once or twice in your life. While the majority of us celebrate this man's work, one man came up with a new theory, suggesting the playwright didn't write any of it himself! Introducing you all to James Wilmot's debatable "Anti-Stratfordian" theory.
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Around the World

Why Instagram’s Biggest ‘Wannabe’ Influencers Are Driving Luxury Resorts Crazy

In 2019, everyone wants to be an Instagram influencer. Well, everything we do is for the 'gram'. So the idea of quitting your job, and leveraging your social media account to jet-set around the world is the ultimate dream. That's why an ever-growing class of Insta-influencers has emerged. Luxury resorts are also exploiting this niche market too, and often invite these wanderlusts to breathtaking places for free, in exchange for social posts.
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LOL

Laughing All the Way: Hilarious Fails That Will Bring Cheer to Your Holiday Season

Every year the holidays are a time where joy is to be shared with those around us. With bright lights, ornaments, Santa and reindeer are just a few ways we show off being merry. Even though these presents come once a year we know there will always be some surprises - or should we say fails, along the way. We'll explore some of the most hilarious holidays fails that will have you laughing out loud or cringing in amazement!
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Stories

The Incredible Story Behind This Viral Photo of a Man Rocking His Dog to Sleep in a Lake

It's 2012, and a Wisconsin man has walked out into Lake Superior with his dog, Schoep, in his arms. Fully clothed, he proceeds to rock Schoep to sleep in the water. Thankfully, his friend was present to capture this tender daily ritual and share it with the world, in a photo that went viral and resulted in huge global interest. One man proved just how unbreakable of a bond a man and his pet could have was when this picture made the rounds on the internet. At Popular Everything, we're bringing you the amazing story of John Unger and his arthritic dog Schoep.
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Stories

47 Years Later, This Man Finally Opens the Christmas Gift He Received From His High School Sweetheart

When these two high school sweethearts, Adrian and Vicki, fell for each other in the 1970s, they thought they would live happily ever after. But life has a mysterious way of throwing a few curveballs. As Christmas approached, Vicki handed over her gift to Adrian, but dropped an unexpected bombshell. That day Adrian vowed never to open it, but kept it. After 47 years, Adrian decided to finally unwrap the gift. This lead to a mysterious journey into his past, that triggered an unexpected chain of events.
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Entertainment

‘Tis the Season to Step Behind the Scenes and Learn Some Jolly Facts About These Timeless Christmas Classics

The Christmas season is upon us, and that means curling up in front of the TV with our loved ones to watch all our favorite Christmas films. Some of which we've seen as many times as we can remember. Regardless, you probably have yet to come across these unexpected facts about your festive favorites. Elf, Home Alone or Love Actually, we're covering all the bases!
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Around the World

Students in the Philippines Are Required to Plant 10 Trees Before They Can Graduate

In recognizing the importance of replenishing our earth's oxygen source and combating the continual global deforestation issue, the Phillippines government found a creative way to encourage all their citizens to lend a helping hand. The new law will require all students from elementary school, high school, and college to plant at least 10 trees in order to graduate.
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Entertainment

In the Makeup Chair: A Behind the Scenes Look at Hollywood’s Most Impressive Prosthetic Transformations

We've all seen films where the stars undergo extensive character transformations that leave them barely resembling what we're used to seeing. But what process does it take to get them there? We've ransacked the film and TV library to find incredible character transformations and behind-the-scenes footage of actors mid-prosthetic dressing. At Popular Everything, we're taking a look behind the smoke and mirrors to reveal the best makeup and prosthetic technicians at work on some of our favorite characters. From silicone face masks to hyperrealistic hairlines, we guarantee you won't have seen these Hollywood heavyweights like this before!
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Celebrities

Who Else Can’t Wait to See What Neil Patrick Harris and His Family Will Do This Year for Halloween? 

If you ever wanted to know which celebrity does Halloween the best, we’re placing our bets on the American acting legend that is Neil Patrick Harris. Teamed up with his loving family, the How I Met Your Mother star seems to get better and better every time October 31st comes around. Popular Everything is exploring the ways this adorable family of four have taken the world by storm with their creative costume ideas and what we should look out for this year!
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Art & Style

20+ Marvel Fans Who Used Superhuman Cosplay Skills to Transform Themselves Into Their Favorite Characters

Every year we ponder what to dress up for Halloween, but these super fans have taken their fandom to the next level. These Marvel die-hards have set the bar high! Some of these costumes took hours or days to make but it was well worth the effort! Whether they plan to show off their superhero moves at Comic-Con or to say trick or treat; here are some of the most amazing Marvel transformations out there.
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Celebrities

Where’s Jerry? A Look at What Jerry Seinfeld Has Been Up to Since The Sitcom Days

Anyone who's anyone will recognize Jerry Seinfeld for his NBC show, Seinfeld, that he created in 1988 alongside fellow comedian, Larry David. The show aired until 1998 and is considered one of the best sitcoms of all time still today. Following its historic final episode, Jerry decided to return to his stand up career, and his fans have seen less and less of him on TV and in movies. Popular Everything is diving into what the comedic genius has been up to and is here to give you the insight on where you can find him today.
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Celebrities

Spooky, Clever and Downright Outrageous Halloween Costumes That Have Made Their Way Down the Red Carpet

With October 31st just around the corner, Popular Everything has decided to take a look into the wonderful world of Hollywood for our next costume inspiration. From movie characters to sports legends, the A-lister community certainly knows how to get a couple of heads turning with their outrageous outfits. Here's our list of the most impressive looks that have strutted down the Halloween red carpet over the years!
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LOL

These Creative Couples Costumes Will Inspire You to Up Your Halloween Game This Year

As Halloween is creeping upon us once again, we know it's pretty tempting to grab your nearest witches hat, themed ears or cliche dollar store prop. What can we say, the struggle for inspiration is real. However, that was all before we stumbled upon these genius power couples, who've accepted the challenge and have prepared their holiday costumes in style. From pop-culture inspired outfits or movie characters to clever wordplay or coordinated props; these duos are sure to inspire you to step up your game this year.
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Celebrities

After Partying Till the Am at Her Glamorous Rhode Island Wedding, Jennifer Lawrence Is Officially Off the Market

After months of anticipation, Jennifer Lawrence is officially off the market. Jen and her beau Cooke Maroney finally locked each other down in a lavish wedding ceremony in Rhode Island last weekend. In fact, it was well worth the wait. The Hunger Games and X-Men star Jen was a picture of glamor in her custom-made, bejeweled Dior dress. The ceremony was also attended by a host of 150 A-lister guests, family, and friends. What's more, there were reports of the guests dancing the night away until 5.30 am. So, here's all you need to know about Jen and Cooke's romance and what went down last weekend.
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Around the World

The World’s Largest Airport Just Opened in Beijing, Giving Travelers a Glimpse Into the Future of Air Travel

Looking like something straight out of a Star Wars movie, Beijing's Daxing airport located about 30 miles south of the capital of China is a sight no one can forget. The dubbed "alien starfish" opened to the public on September 25th. Its hexagon-shaped main terminal is touted as the world’s biggest free-standing terminal. Popular Everything gives you a first look into this futuristic experience.
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