Are you a pop culture junkie? Do you like to know about all the latest movies and all the most popular television shows? Do you always seem to know what music is hot right now and what artists have a new single to promote? If so, your smart phone can help you to stay up-to-the-minute on all the latest news and developments in pop culture.
Even if you’re not a junkie, your smart phone can help you to stay in-the-know so that you can be a part of the conversation around the water cooler. Here are the top 5 apps for helping you to keep up with pop culture:
People Celebrity News Tracker
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You don’t have to subscribe to the magazine to get your celebrity news fix. You can pay $1.99 for this app and get breaking news about all the hottest celebrities. There’s even a “Top 5″ feature to help you know what’s most important right now.
Entertainment Tonight
If you don’t want to spring for the $1.99, you can opt for this free app from another leading authority on celebrity news: Entertainment Tonight. Get the latest news, first looks at new movies and TV shows, celebrity interviews, and much more with this comprehensive app.
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Billboard.com Charts
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Find out what’s hot in music right now with the authority on the subject. You can learn about new artists, or find out when your favorites have new music to share. The app is free, but the subscription service costs $1.99 a year.
Netflix
With this handy app, you can watch new movies and TV shows right on your smart phone. In fact, some shows are now being released exclusively through Netflix. That means that if you want to see the long-anticipated return of Arrested Development, you’ll have to sign up for the service. The app is free, but you have to subscribe to Netflix. Plans vary, but you can get a subscription starting at $7.99 a month.
What other apps do you use to keep up with all the latest in pop culture? Share your favorites in the comments!
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