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North Carolina residents have had the pleasure of hosting the Iron Man 3 cast for the past few months as the new movie is filming in Wilmington, a city that is quickly emerging as a hub for the movie industry. However, that will all be put on hold for a bit, since Robert Downey Jr., the star of the film, injured his ankle while attempting a stunt on set.

The good news is that the delay will not last for a significant chunk of time; the movie is still expected to be released in early May of 2013. Therefore, it seems fairly safe to assume that while Downey Jr. Read more…

Pop culture is an integral part of modern life. It is a term that is loosely used and often refers to a wide variety of subjects. Many people who use this term aren’t truly aware of its many meanings. This article will take a look at what is considered pop culture and try to define it as a whole.

Pop culture refers to anything that captures the imagination of the public. This can range from public icons, musicians to fads, trends and events. This term first reached its heyday in the 1950s, but it didn’t reach popularity as a term until much later. The media started using pop culture to describe most events and trends that people chose to follow.

The term pop culture used to gain more popularity from younger crowds, but it has been becoming a term that people of all ages use. Most forms of pop culture can easily be tied to television, which has evolved the most during the 50s.

All type of cartoons and animals can reach pop culture status. Paris Hilton’s dog to Mickey Mouse are all examples of popular pop culture animals and icons. Read more…