to that of the now defunct Smash Hits magazine, in that it mixes a passion for pop music with a surreal and biting wit.

After a semi-hiatus since mid-2021[2] and two posts during 2022, as of 2023[update], the journalism component of the website has migrated to Substack,[3][4] with the Popjustice forums remaining at the original location.

Drawing inspiration from Roger Hargreaves's Mr Men books, these feature amusing looks at the lives of pop stars.

The initial titles were Kylie Minogue, Madonna, Robbie Williams and Eminem with a Take That version released in April 2006.

Four more were released in November 2006 featuring Pete Doherty, Elton John, Britney Spears and Michael Jackson.