Special Co-Host: Michael Damian + Katie Couric Tells All + Taylor Swift Reacts to a Mysterious Billboard + Lizzo TED Talk on Twerking

Michael Damian (Billboard #1 Singer/actor/Broadway Star/Director) is our special guest co-host. A former #1 morning TV star isn't making friends with her new "tell-all" book. A rock star proclaims he's got the abs to be in "Magic Mike" sequel. A pop superstar is scheming against another pop superstar who launched a mysterious billboard campaign. A rock star walks into a bar...and no one notices. A "TED Talk" on twerking is in the works from a Grammy winner.

00:37 - Sad news to report

00:51 - Barnes shares a video he sent to our guest co-host Michael Damian from an excited fan

02:11 - Welcome Michael Damian - special guest co-host

03:42 - Today in Pop Culture: Queen is #1 on this day in 1980 with "Another One Bites the Dust"

04:40 - New Katie Couric tell-all book is "Going There"

06:30 - Lenny Kravitz flexes his abs and friends go crazy

 07:08 - Michael Damian wears a loin cloth in "Joseph..." on Broadway. "Sit ups are the answer"

08:57 - Taylor Swift is trying to get one over on Adele...mysterious billboards spotted

09:38 - Mick Jagger slips into the "Thirsty Beaver" dive bar...Leslie & Barnes share Jagger stories

10:33 - Michael Damian sees Annie Lennox dining alone and almost went for the threesome dining attempt

11:12 - Dave Grohl keeps proving  he's the coolest guy in rock

11:58 - Abba to replace Celine Dion in Vegas residency (rumor)

13:03 - Lizzo to do "TED Talk" on twerking

14:12 - Miley Cyrus to replace Carson Daly on NBC New Years Eve show

15:06 - Britney gets naked again on Instagram

15:26 - Michael Damian's wife starts a random photo shoot of Michael during the show

15:57 - Jamie Spears statement after court loss

17:23 - Super Bowl 56 lineup is huge: Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar and more

17:48 - Shakira and Michael Damian attacked by wild boars

19:34 - Disney settles with Scarlett Johansson for "Black Widow" suit

20:04 - Pop Culture Show "first look" of Bridgerton Season 2

20:54 - Michael Damian debuts new "Much Ado about Christmas" on new GAC Family Network

The Pop Culture Show is presented by Cap Maison Resort and Spa in St. Lucia. Use code "Rock Star" and get a free helicopter transfer from the airport. The Pop Culture Show is also sponsored by Big 5 Spiced Rum...save $5 off your first bottle with the code "POPCULTURE" thru Nov 1, 2021 at Big5Rum.com.

The Pop Culture Show is rated “E” for everyone. Please, review and subscribe to The Pop Culture Show available on your favorite podcast network. Get Exclusive Pop Culture Show video interviews, video content and bonus video exclusively from our Instagram. Sign up for our Pop Cult and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff and insider information only available to cult members. Watch The Pop Culture Show TV channel for the most fun, interesting and intriguing guests and moments from the show available 24/7.

Executive Producer: Steve Barnes

Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram, Paul Cubby Bryant

Intern Producer: Lauren Noble

FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:

“NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT INFO@THEPOPCULTURESHOW.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.