Opinion: Creepy clown, Chris Martin divorce, Justin Bieber’s underwear make week’s pop headlines

This is part of a weekly series called “Pop Opinions” where The Lantern offers its take on the week’s pop culture news. Gwyneth Paltrow and Chri…

Opinion: Justin Bieber should not be deported, belongs in U.S. pop culture

“Zooming In” is a weekly series in which Photo editor Shelby Lum provides her insight on pop culture.  The people at the White House usually hav…

Opinion: R.I.P. Pete Seeger, Quentin Tarantino axes movie

This is part of a weekly series called “Pop Opinions” where The Lantern offers its take on the week’s pop culture news. Pete Seeger is dead at 9…

Opinion: Netflix holds shows for binge-watchers of all tastes

Alongside “selfie” and “twerk,” the term “binge-watch” has quickly been added to our vocabulary. From celebrities to politicians, college students …

Opinion: Justin Bieber arrested, pop star’s relevance hinges on Beliebers

Finally, after numerous mishaps and embarrassing episodes, Justin Bieber has found himself as the subject of the world’s happiest mugshot. Stopp…

Opinion: Soulja Boy busted for toting gun, Taylor Momsen strips in week’s pop headlines

This is part of a weekly series called “Pop Opinions” where The Lantern offers its take on the week’s pop culture news. From The Wanted announci…

Opinion: Unending award shows, Bieber’s egg-sistence make headlines

This is part of a weekly series called “Pop Opinions” where The Lantern offers its take on the week’s pop culture news. Award shows need abbrevi…

Commentary: ‘Twas the night before Christmas as Bieber threatens retirement

Pop star Justin Bieber took to Twitter Tuesday night to proclaim his intent to retire, only to take the statement back less than an hour later. The f…

Commentary: Justin’s retirement un-Belieb-able though gladly received

Christmas has come early: Justin Bieber is retiring. Well, maybe. “I’m just quitting music,” the Biebs told Los Angeles radio station Power 106 Tue…

Commentary: Kanye, Kimmel, Bieber, Baldwin make pop headlines

This is part of a weekly series called “Pop Opinions” where The Lantern offers its take on the week’s pop culture news. Kanye disrespects Kimmel…