Honest Review: Aly & AJ - "Insomniatic"

It’s time for another Pop Off episode - the ultimate music showdown - and this time we’re diving into the latest BLACKPINK solo era. Chris and Chantel Nicole break down the lead singles from each member’s most recent solo projects, covering the songs, music videos, and performances in brutal detail. Who will rise to the top and take the solo crown? Viewer discretion is advised, your fave will be criticized...Contestants:ROSÉ - "toxic till the end"JISOO - "earthquake"LISA - "FXCK UP THE WORLD"JENNIE - "like JENNIE"Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops0:00 - Intro1:50 - Round 1: Song26:08 - Round 2: Music Video42:48 - Round 3: Performance/Choreography1:05:24 - Overall WinnerReferences:ROSÉ - “toxic till the end” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA0lHNZ1KCAJISOO - “earthquake” MV https://youtu.be/2V6lvCUPT8I?si=rzQ0BattFRFMbUxuLISA - “FUTW (Vixi Solo Version)” MV https://youtu.be/r5VRqWkFpEQ?si=A4-fz7b9c9CcjU9-JENNIE - “like JENNIE” MV https://youtu.be/JSFG-IE8n_c?si=vUQaYgNcajgjTVNU ROSÉ - “toxic till the end” Live at Gala des Pièces Jaunes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEmKyWBx1O4JISOO - “earthquake” Performance Video https://youtu.be/Z33suvklkx0?si=01btvy6pvEb-pZnLISA - “FUTW” YouTube Music Nights Special Performance https://youtu.be/gwRqLbWqKlM?si=XVyPG6SPXDXe3cUiJENNIE - “like JENNIE” Performance Video https://youtu.be/XD00TJ-6WSw?si=Drgb9k0zpHiPexVPChris and Chantel dancing with ILOVEDANCE [KPOP IN PUBLIC NYC] LIKE JENNIE | JENNIE (제니) DANCE COVER BY I LOVE DANCE https://youtu.be/Nt3EjaQFNic?si=gvA5Bzv7hgF1Mfxk

It’s been 25 years since Britney Spears dropped her iconic sophomore album, "Oops!... I Did It Again" and we’re finally giving it the CCTV treatment. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track by track through Britney’s blockbuster follow-up, sharing our unfiltered thoughts on the vocals, lyrics, production, and pop legacy of each song. Did Britney level up from ."..Baby One More Time"? Was "Oops!" her best era? And do some of these tracks still slap in 2025? Whether you’re a lifelong Britney stan or just revisiting this Y2K-era gem, this review is for you.Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops0:00 - Intro1:21 - "Oops!...I Did It Again" Album Info2:11 - Album Cover3:36 - "Oops!...I Did It Again"12:42 - "Stronger"19:38 - "Don't Go Knockin' On My Door"24:48 - "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"28:48 - "Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know"36:59 - "What U See (Is What U Get)"41:34 - "Lucky"49:02 - "One Kiss From You"52:56 - "Where Are You Now"56:44 - "Can't Make You Love Me"1:02:00 - "When Your Eyes Say It"1:05:31 - "Dear Diary"1:10:47 - Cut or Keep1:13:38 - Overall Thoughts & Final RatingReferences:“Oops!…I Did It Again” MV https://youtu.be/CduA0TULnow?si=-tEzixdiqxoBM0pI “Oops!…I Did It Again” Live at Top of the Pops https://youtu.be/zdwjvOVUTDg?si=UGe8m69nT54Lmmgy “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” & “Oops!…I Did It Again” Live at the MTV VMAs 2000 https://youtu.be/aWtv_MKip8o?si=Zk9DZoHuzCdqp2Fl “Stronger” MV https://youtu.be/AJWtLf4-WWs?si=_t_GUzw2XAiZZ83D“Stronger” Live at the AMAs 2001 https://youtu.be/5f0vIeIjp5M?si=1DsGTpm9DLVbCsJE “Stronger” Live at MTV Total https://youtu.be/aDpocqhjgMs?si=qQr9uwFoIHAOuo9M “Don’t Go Knockin’ On My Door” Live on Oops! Tour https://youtu.be/7oz8H0nqJvs?si=chGPF_HV5AQmmV6s"(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” Live on Oops! Tour https://youtu.be/3el5veZEv4Y?si=bhugZAIqfkfW84hQ “Don’t Let Me Be The Last To Know” MV https://youtu.be/jGoM7atmJJA?si=HdqSir9GGrUYmbCT“Don’t Let Me Be The Last To Know” Live at SNL https://youtu.be/IdIxB71qFxg?si=KQjxQQN-qDxhD5Av“What U See (Is What U Get)” Live on Oops! Tour https://youtu.be/IdIxB71qFxg?si=eWAvC6NwrGWntVNQ“Lucky” MV https://youtu.be/4vvBAONkYwI?si=y92S2wiF3i5R_mKf“Lucky” Live on the Today Show https://youtu.be/pWcjiL9_bWc?si=v6iiL_j8zbrQLeWH

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.Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops0:00 - Intro0:14 - "Over You" and "Sexy B****"5:06 - Natalie's arrest7:03 - "Maniac"12:39 - "2 In The Morning"15:08 - "Rebuilt" album20:40 - "Hate Love"22:40 - Chrystina and Natalie's departure; split28:09 - Mini-reunions and post-group activities33:13 - Discography highlightsReferences:“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=mpmb8o47J1fA6pohGirls United - X Factor Audition https://youtu.be/tO1yM3MYtTE?si=jyLQvNAtWlj2d6gvCarli de Ville’s Girlicious Deep Dive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_Mz2z6yJbQChrystina 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

Welcome to the February 2025 K-Pop (and adjacent) edition of Pop Off! This month, we’re diving into an intense showdown between three acts and their latest releases: IVE, ZEROBASEONE and Hearts2Hearts. Expect unfiltered opinions, deep dives into the music, performances, and visuals, and maybe a little bit of chaos. Joining us for this episode is Jasmine Stephen, producer on The Kelly Clarkson Show, to help us break it all down. Who delivered the best comeback (or debut, in Hearts2Hearts' case!) of the month? Tune in to find out! Follow Jasmine Stephen, producer of The Kelly Clarkson Show here: https://www.instagram.com/j_yvonnes/Take our survey!: https://forms.gle/4mUXEssvB4zYav3eA Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpopsReferences:IVE 아이브 - “ATTITUDE” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38xYeot-ciM IVE 아이브 - “ATTITUDE” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/m87Xif9yZb4?si=0hdheIH4HEHcy44a ZEROBASEONE (제로베이스원) - “BLUE” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hwiRN8t8Ok ZEROBASEONE (제로베이스원) - “BLUE” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/WtSL2rkEc5g?si=wBpMQ0B_edQHUAZO Hearts2Hearts 하츠투하츠 “The Chase” MV https://youtu.be/kxUA2wwYiME?si=ANqBljDSI0uFTEFs Hearts2Hearts 하츠투하츠 “The Chase” Performance Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtPPT-qSXj8 0:00 - Intro2:40 - Round 1 - Song14:39 - Round 2 - Video25:23 - Round 3 - Performance40:13 - Final Winner

Kylie Minogue's "X" - a fan-favorite for some, a missed opportunity for others. In this episode, we're giving a brutally honest track-by-track review of this divisive album. From the production, vocals, and lyrics to the music videos and performances, we're discussing every detail. Let us know all your thoughts in the comments below!0:00 - Intro1:40 - "X" Album Info3:40 - "2 Hearts"9:27 - "Like A Drug"13:05 - "In My Arms"19:17 - "Speakerphone"24:48 - "Sensitized"29:27 - "Heart Beat Rock"34:25 - "The One"39:15 - "No More Rain"42:53 - "All I See"47:15 - "Stars"51:12 - "Wow"56:13 - "Nu-di-ty"1:01:03 - "Cosmic"1:04:20 - Cut or Keep1:05:49 - Final ThoughtsReferences: KylieX2008 Tour https://youtu.be/THwqSD0p5d4?si=K3kFvbNo8NukNJOj  “2 Hearts” MV https://youtu.be/eQGU-vdXoVE?si=MQ7CI3e2BU0Z0FTe “2 Hearts” Live at Jools Holland Annual Hootenanny 2007 https://youtu.be/qbofJn3umj8?si=C2JXwcYx_C9SmV0E  “In My Arms” MV https://youtu.be/Nj6IKIPteuE?si=nxLRCjEV8uDxpozZ “In My Arms” Live at Echo Awards 2008 https://youtu.be/ZpKIYYkuyp8?si=p6hEp0uJgIM9ITp_  “In My Arms” Live at Aphrodite Tour 2011 https://youtu.be/wiPLT4aeF6M?si=KjotGUTlJ91IBYp7  “Speakerphone” Rudolf Pap MV https://youtu.be/TN4SQlO9Ngw?si=5BsIaE-3Vz_AC9-3  “Sensitized” Live at The Kylie Show 2007 https://youtu.be/fNwME_x9Z-4?si=KOSiHDtfgMvjO3Pl  “The One” MV https://youtu.be/cGxn2jIKiR4?si=ra3aUiApqQWYCR7y  “The One” Live at The Kylie Show 2007 https://youtu.be/U-k9Q2LMqXA?si=SEqaxPPuCvu0jutY  “The One” Live at the Aphrodite Tour 2011 https://youtu.be/jvOE-YX3Sio?si=eVtnb44mZH-o-sl0  “All I See” MV https://youtu.be/wI5_DWMHxgk?si=KTUSsfDVz2DUoKlO  “All I See” Live at Craig Ferguson 2008 https://youtu.be/Oo_2qM7lMOM?si=UeA2lHMJrSHG4JAu  “All I See” Acoustic https://youtu.be/7CR_2K6HvFk?si=p-GKjzFXFkj9lF5q  “No More Rain” Live at The Kylie Show 2007 https://youtu.be/23-c6ZSV0y8?si=v9Htn0qdDVMqXYm2  “Stars” Live at Anti Tour 2012 (Fancam) https://youtu.be/SN9rTXEGA1Q?si=cyINNCIujKTNahpO  “Wow” MV https://youtu.be/wL2HKKrY7sM?si=N12HFit-XNj3pYs7  “Wow” Live at The Kylie Show 2007 https://youtu.be/UvyncMuhzsQ?si=hiwKig99WhZ32rCK  “Cosmic” Live at The Kylie Show 2007 https://youtu.be/ou6Tg6Mj4FM?si=gT1kkG2zgsEiXrhr 

Chris and Chantel Nicole go track-by-track through *NSYNC's "No Strings Attached" - the best-selling album of 2000. Get ready for honest and unfiltered opinions - join in and let us know what you think of the album! Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops "No Strings Attached" Tracklisting: Bye Bye Bye It's Gonna Be Me Space Cowboy (Yippie-Yi-Yay) feat. Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes Just Got Paid It Makes Me Ill This I Promise You No Strings Attached Digital Get Down Bringin' Da Noise That's When I'll Stop Loving You I'll Be Good For You I Thought She Knew References: “Bye Bye Bye” Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo-KmOd3i7s  “Bye Bye Bye” Live at TOTP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxIeb5CAc4k  “It’s Gonna Be Me” Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQMlWwIXg3M “It’s Gonna Be Me” Live at Atlantis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdC6SDQmBdU  “Space Cowboy (Yippie-Yi-Yay)” Live on No Strings Attached Tour https://youtu.be/8PARVjMkc-o?si=a27BPrD1RVjHprkJ  “Space Cowboy (Yippie-Yi-Yay)” Live on PopOdyssey Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqIuNP-4aNk  “Just Got Paid” Live at Billboard Music Awards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3rinHZy-Wo  “Just Got Paid” Live on No Strings Attached Tour https://youtu.be/fJvIz1i10qk?si=Qgw8rlsjHoS-f0J4  “It Makes Me Ill” Live on No Strings Attached Tour https://youtu.be/EM1iYNQYNZc?si=v630jjQlJteMS093  Ariana Grande & *NSYNC Performance at Coachella https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E38h0nkGXlY  “This I Promise You” Music Video https://youtu.be/6thmPrTxBtI?si=wniz1zJddj0atp5f  “This I Promise You” Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rppVf1UGbKM  “This I Promise You” Live with Richard Marx https://youtu.be/OSh3YrUU5Oo?si=_T7Xm1r-BHazcAW9  “No Strings Attached” Live on No Strings Attached Tour https://youtu.be/03pJI4rHCXA?si=bxgU79Z9U3Nqv_SU  “Digital Get Down” Live on No Strings Attached Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hohGkdoI9Ck  “I’ll Be Good For You” Live at Ntimate Holiday Special https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeBbef8XtEs “I Thought She Knew” Live on No Strings Attached Tour https://youtu.be/G0a9cO_O6Lk?si=fZXI0LnYph2dFiVX 

We dive deep into the rise of KATSEYE, the global group formed on Netflix’s Pop Star Academy. With their debut EP SIS (Soft Is Strong) out in the world, we take a critical look at whether KATSEYE is on the path to success or struggling to make an impact. From dissecting the Dream Academy challenges they faced during their formation to analyzing their debut singles, we unpack why their launch has felt underwhelming. Are they being set up for stardom, or are they facing an uphill battle for relevance? References: Dream Academy - Mission 1 "Dancing on My Own" X " Happier Than Ever" (Team A, Vocal) https://youtu.be/KVzm2wmG6lU?si=yTuq2337AchzVRQF  Dream Academy - Mission 1 "Still into you" (Team B, Vocal) https://youtu.be/1pO6_BCH1kM?si=uinDb6_b5qAcHdBf  Dream Academy - Mission 1 "Pink Venom" (Team A, Dance) https://youtu.be/JrK_KV0_zwg?si=jj2l4sRdzJD4EUMs  Dream Academy - Mission 1 "OMG" (Team B, Dance) https://youtu.be/HTdrVj27GVs?si=1wDmovuIan7qWhJ9  Dream Academy - Mission 2 "FEARLESS" (TEAM A) https://youtu.be/pmrcp0EzSw0?si=wyfVFnjOctIywkQ4  Dream Academy - Mission 2 "FEARLESS" (TEAM B) https://youtu.be/HX7wmXNzKvE?si=Mffkpa87ROkf5Wew  Dream Academy - Mission 2 "ANTIFRAGILE" (TEAM A) https://youtu.be/n3naK_NSOuc?si=-LA2QEgd8hs-5JFq  Dream Academy - Mission 2 "ANTIFRAGILE" (TEAM B) https://youtu.be/8el2QbqRPZE?si=4KIDXbLQMOnGanMX  Dream Academy - Mission 3 “Confident” https://youtu.be/QnBHbbo3Hzo?si=ORhZd0NYgtzyvn3G  Dream Academy - Mission 3 “Wannabe” https://youtu.be/lk5DHL5In_s?si=rTmf7GvxLjTckhd4  Dream Academy - Mission 3 “Buttons” https://youtu.be/CLg5b1epepg?si=FOHxdVVFb3YgUyWe  The Debut: Dream Academy - "Girls Don't Like" https://youtu.be/rJjUspLdq3I?si=AU5jEy6qCMW7Zw4j  The Debut: Dream Academy - "Dirty Water" https://youtu.be/tNK8NYDymmA?si=42q7JU8jJ4LcaL2l  The Debut: Dream Academy - "All The Same" https://youtu.be/JHbyRnLake0?si=9HfSR03nj5m40_0u  KATSEYE - “Debut” MV https://youtu.be/bYg6aMDQ_TA?si=s-57YPJpPCZfBFY-  KATSEYE - “Touch” MV https://youtu.be/l9CZykYZkOQ?si=Jm7OmgPkjrEMFkin  KATSEYE - KCON LA performance https://youtu.be/eLdPrmBpWgI?si=0aHb7Z1rePLjd9Tt  KATSEYE - “Touch” at Music Bank https://youtu.be/nFIdushIiy8?si=o8iFuYDxnL4gdoQX 

Join Chris and Chantel as we relive the unforgettable Girls Aloud concert, "The Girls Aloud Show"! We leave no stone unturned as we discuss every aspect, from the costumes and setlist to the stage layout and vocal arrangements. Dive into the creative and music direction that brought the concert to life, and experience our personal highlights and memorable moments. Tune in for a song-by-song, section-by-section breakdown of our experience traveling to the UK to see this iconic girl group! Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops "The Girls Aloud Show" Setlist: Untouchable The Show Something New Love Machine Can't Speak French Biology Whole Lotta History Wake Me Up Sound of the Underground Girl Overboard No Good Advice Graffiti My Soul Long Hot Summer I'll Stand By You Sexy! No No No... On The Metro Jump Call The Shots Something Kinda Ooooh The Promise

We dive deep into the latest buzz surrounding HYBE (Bang Si-Hyuk) and ADOR (Min Hee-jin). What's really going on behind the scenes? Join us as we break down the details of the ongoing battle between these two powerhouses and discuss the impact on NewJeans. Plus, we give our honest review of NewJeans' latest project, "How Sweet" and the track "Bubble Gum". Tune in for insightful analysis and our honest opinions! Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops References: NewJeans - “How Sweet” MV https://youtu.be/Q3K0TOvTOno?si=6x80ItsbACJGPceu NewJeans - “How Sweet” Music Bank Choreo https://youtu.be/pxMhfO-0VXk?si=XlXKPkR2W-U1oQsv  NewJeans - “Bubble Gum” MV https://youtu.be/ft70sAYrFyY?si=dr679GVeHdGzpKMq NewJeans - “Bubbles Gum” Music Bank Choreo https://youtu.be/QSkJ1n7Dgbo?si=CjVWCrrtYMd4Alkl

https://linktr.ee/cctvpops Before there was BTS' V...we had V, the British boyband! Join us as we step back into the early 2000s UK pop scene with the members of V themselves! In this episode of POP 101, we explore their dynamic journey from formation to their upcoming reunion at Mighty Hoopla. Hear firsthand accounts of their adventures touring with the likes of Busted and McFly, the close-knit brotherhood formed while living together, and the inside stories behind their hit singles and album. The band, with members Antony Brant, Aaron Buckingham, Kevin McDaid and Leon Pisani, also opens up about the highs and the lows that have defined their path in the music industry. References: “Blood Sweat And Tears” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtaBemDavyY&pp=ygUTdiBibG9vZCBzd2VhdCB0ZWFycw%3D%3D “Hip To Hip” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM15j8QxL6Q&pp=ygUMdiBoaXAgdG8gaGlw “Can You Feel It?” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3XLgzaGyb4&pp=ygURdiBjYW4geW91IGZlZWwgaXQ%3D “Can You Feel It?” Live on Discomania https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu6b7qWAY3M&pp=ygUcdiBjYW4geW91IGZlZWwgaXQgZGlzY29tYW5pYQ%3D%3D “Hip to Hip” Live on MOM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EJehDCgugg&pp=ygURdiBoaXAgdG8gaGlwIGxpdmU%3D Dance Rehearsal Footage https://www.instagram.com/p/C2DEuVPINls/ “You Stood Up” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIxjpQUfSxU&pp=ygUPdiB5b3Ugc3Rvb2QgdXAg “You Stood Up” Live at TOTP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ocpVeA7JsI&pp=ygUPdiB5b3Ugc3Rvb2QgdXAg “Medicine” MV https://fb.watch/qLn_MXUWCb/ Instagram Live from “Mighty Hoopla” Rehearsals https://www.instagram.com/p/C3LPPV-onEh/