Music Framing Britney Spears… and Ourselves Framing Britney Spears, the new documentary from The New York Times, is airing on Hulu in the United States now but is not available in Canada and I’m not sure of its accessibility in other parts of the world but more and more people, as they find ways to By Lainey • Feb 09, 2021 02:32 pm
Relationship Assumption Olivia and Harry “seem very serious” Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles were one of the big and fun gossip stories to start the year. 2021 had barely started and they were holding hands at a wedding, and at the time, it was a fresh romance, for a few days there it all seemed pretty undramatic. Until, By Lainey • Feb 09, 2021 10:56 am
Royals The Queen’s Obscured Wealth The Guardian published an article this weekend about how the Queen, back in the 1970s, “successfully lobbied the government to change a draft law in order to conceal her “embarrassing” private wealth from the public, according to documents”. Buckingham Palace has denied this, but their wording is interesting. Buckingham Palace By Lainey • Feb 09, 2021 10:07 am
Equality Issues Intro for February 9, 2021 Dear Gossips, Just three more sleeps until Lunar New Year and the Year of the Ox, beginning on Friday, February 12. My ma, the Chinese Squawking Chicken, will have some thoughts to share in the coming days. They won’t be as extensive as they were in years past, but By Lainey • Feb 09, 2021 08:58 am
What Else What Else? Miley Cyrus performed for vaccinated frontline workers before the Super Bowl and collaborated with Billy Idol – and I for one would be down if Miley was a halftime headliner one day with special guest… Dolly Parton, her godmother! Maybe when the Super Bowl returns to Tennessee? (Go Fug Yourself) Even By Lainey • Feb 08, 2021 04:01 pm
Movie Reviews and Previews Jennifer and Timothee Kissing The two big names, at least for a certain demographic, leading Adam McKay’s cast for Don’t Look Up are Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio. And I feel like, up to this point, if two of the actors from the cast were to be involved in a kissing scene, By Lainey • Feb 08, 2021 12:45 pm
Royals Prince Harry’s Carpool Karaoke …Anniversary Prince Harry was seen with James Corden shooting on a double decker bus reportedly for an upcoming episode of Carpool Karaoke the other day. Harry and James have known each other a long time, and James was invited to Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding. So it’s no surprise By Lainey • Feb 08, 2021 12:02 pm
Relationship Assumption JLo and ARod: Unbothered at the Super Bowl The big headline about Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez last week was ARod’s association with Southern Charm’s Madison LeCroy who clearly did not mind sharing the spotlight with JLo, one of the most famous women in the world. Everyone’s been speculating about how exactly they know each By Lainey • Feb 08, 2021 11:18 am
Maple Leaf Intro for February 8, 2021 Dear Gossips, You know what I was stupidly naïve about heading into Super Bowl weekend? How many celebrities would be there… considering that, you know, it’s a pandemic. But celebrities have always been part of the big game – in the stands and in commercials so, I guess, why would By Lainey • Feb 08, 2021 08:55 am
What Else What Else? Donald Trump quit SAG-AFTRA in a “you didn’t break up with me because I broke up with you first” letter which, as Duana noted when we texted about this yesterday, you have to remember, would have been directed to Gabrielle Carteris, aka Andrea Zuckerman which is an added fun By Lainey • Feb 05, 2021 04:02 pm
Style Outfit of the Week: Lizzo in Lesley Hampton Lizzo posted a video on Instagram of herself on the treadmill yesterday…in a very, VERY cute workout outfit. She’s wearing Lesley Hampton, from Lesley’s athleisure line. Lesley is an Indigenous Canadian designer and during the pandemic, she has focused more on athleisure clothing – for every body type. By Lainey • Feb 05, 2021 11:41 am
Music The Weeknd’s Super Bowl Storytelling It’s been years since I’ve really been invested in the part of the Super Bowl that is about football. For me, the Super Bowl is the commercials and also the halftime show. This will be the second halftime show produced by Jay-Z after his creative partnership with the By Lainey • Feb 05, 2021 10:18 am
Shout-Outs February 5, 2021 – Smutty Shout-Outs For Ampy – Happy Birthday Weekend! I am receiving your well-wishes all the way from Singapore and sending mine back to you from Canada. Along with BTS…and Jimin! Here he is, all style and grace, barefoot and dancing: https://twitter.com/parkjiminpics/status/1357412455975063552?s=20 May your year be By Lainey • Feb 05, 2021 09:13 am
Rihanna Intro for February 5, 2021 Dear Gossips, Of all the celebrities on Twitter this week, it’s been Rihanna’s account that’s generated the most activity and conversation. I wonder… does she expect it? Before she hits the post button, do you think she braces for the reaction? Or do you think she does By Lainey • Feb 05, 2021 08:58 am
What Else What Else? When you picture Julianne Moore, what is she wearing? When I think of Julianne Moore, she is always in green. I f-cking love her in green. Look at her in green in this gallery…and then every other colour just doesn’t compare, does it? (Go Fug Yourself) A few By Lainey • Feb 04, 2021 04:00 pm
Show Your Work Podcast Show Your Work: Passing and Perceived Hotness It was announced yesterday that Rebecca Hall’s directorial debut film, Passing, which premiered at Sundance, has been acquired by Netflix for more than $15 million. Reviews have been solid, and this for sure is a major accomplishment for a first-time filmmaker. Passing is based on Nella Larsen’s 1929 By Lainey • Feb 04, 2021 03:20 pm
