BTS Intro for September 1, 2026 Dear Gossips, Fan service from an East Asian popstar will always be more involved and … in my opinion… special, maybe even too special if I’m honest. Sometimes I worry that the expectations are too much and where the line is between idol and fandom. But not today, LOL. No By Lainey • Sep 01, 2026 09:53 am
What Else A Met Gala Mess Last week I posted about the Met Gala 2027 and Anna Wintour’s two major challenges in planning for the event next May: securing a sponsor and also the subject of the Costume Institute’s next exhibit, John Galliano. Remember, the Met Gala is a fundraising event in support of By Lainey • Aug 31, 2026 04:03 pm
Naomi Osaka Intro for August 31, 2026 Dear Gossips, The US Open started yesterday in New York City and… Naomi Osaka is doing something different, some might say radical. All season we’ve seen Naomi throw down a look for her first match – beginning at the Australian Open in January when she turned the tunnel walk into By Lainey • Aug 31, 2026 09:50 am
What Else Zoë at Harry Harry Styles kicked off his Madison Square Garden residency yesterday, honouring Dolly Parton during the show, telling the audience that “I wanna say a proper ‘Thank You’ to all the musicians over the years that’ve inspired me. Dolly, we love you, thank you so much.” And then as “I By Lainey • Aug 27, 2026 04:03 pm
George Clooney The Clooney Met Gala? The Hollywood Reporter published a story yesterday reported by Merle Ginsberg about the 2027 Met Gala with some curious details. According to Merle’s sources at Condé Nast, Anna Wintour was so bothered by the backlash to the Bozos Bezos Ball earlier this year, “she convened an all-hands Vogue By Lainey • Aug 27, 2026 03:21 pm
Gigi Hadid Gigi is cooking The last time we checked in on Gigi Hadid she was in Paris with Bradley Cooper while he works on the Oceans prequel. She’s been there off and on for almost two months, considering when she was seen during Paris Fashion Week. So it’s not just BCoop, Gigi By Lainey • Aug 27, 2026 12:59 pm
Dianne Wiest Practical Magic Nostalgia Let me make it about myself for a moment – what’s new – because I am stressing about Practical Magic 2. The movie comes out September 11… which is the first weekend of TIFF… so I’m working non-stop. There is no way I can go see it when it By Lainey • Aug 27, 2026 11:22 am
Dolly Parton Intro for August 27, 2026 Dear Gossips, Yesterday in this space I referred to Dolly Parton in the present tense, because it seems impossible that Dolly would ever leave. And in many ways, she won’t. Dolly wasn’t exaggerating when she told PEOPLE in a statement last Friday that she was still working and By Lainey • Aug 27, 2026 09:24 am
Dolly, Sandy, and Jen Jennifer Aniston has a direct connection to Dolly Parton because of Dumplin’. The main character in Julie Murphy’s book, which was adapted into a film, is Willowdean who loves Dolly and who learns to love herself through Dolly’s music. The story is basically a love letter to Dolly By Lainey • Aug 26, 2026 04:01 pm
Dolly Parton Intro for August 26, 2026 Dear Gossips, Dolly Parton is remarkable in all the ways, present tense because it’s not possible for a person like Dolly to retreat – she is, truly, an eternal flame. And the tributes that are being shared are a reflection of how singular she is. As many people have noted, By Lainey • Aug 26, 2026 10:21 am
What Else Dolly Parton, always Dolly Parton has passed away. Her death was confirmed by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, earlier today on her social media channels. Icon, legend, superstar – all of these words apply. But also, in spite of her fame, Dolly Parton never seemed inaccessible. It’s why even for those who don’t By Lainey • Aug 25, 2026 04:01 pm
Simone Ashley Simone Ashley: Falling (in love) and Singing Simone Ashley's most recent work isn’t acting but music. As many people have already pointed out, this is unfair. We’ve seen how talented she is onscreen. And, like, look at her. And she can sing too??! The new song is called “Free (Live From Angel Studios) By Lainey • Aug 25, 2026 12:29 pm
Top Reads Harry and Meghan on the cover The news that Prince Harry and Meghan Sussex were returning to England last week is still a major story in what’s otherwise a slow time in entertainment news. These two have always been a gift to gossip, ever since they started dating ten years ago – WTF IT’S BEEN By Lainey • Aug 25, 2026 11:43 am
Movie Reviews and Previews Intro for August 25, 2026 Dear Gossips, No list of rom-coms from the last 25 years would be complete without How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days. It’s a classic, complete with several classic rom-com elements: it’s a workplace story, there’s a bet on the line, a fake relationship, By Lainey • Aug 25, 2026 09:07 am
Austin Butler Austin Butler’s new co-star Joseph Kosinki’s Miami Vice ’85 is one of my most anticipated movies, like it can’t come soon enough…but it’s not coming soon at all. Originally, they had it slotted for August 2027, so just a year away. But they’ve moved it to May 2028, which By Lainey • Aug 21, 2026 10:08 am
What Else RAYE repeats her promise RAYE will be joining Bruno Mars on tour starting tomorrow in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium. While in the New York area, she was on TODAY this morning for an interview and a five-song performance. It should be illegal to sound this good in the morning and be so By Lainey • Aug 20, 2026 04:37 pm
