Music The Grammys, upgraded The Grammys, like the Oscars, have been criticised in the past for its archaic voting processes and its lack of representation. At the most recent Grammys, back in February, Adele’s 25 won Album Of The Year, the biggest award, over Beyoncé’s Lemonade – and even Adele was like…um… By Lainey • Nov 29, 2017 10:09 am
Movie Reviews and Previews Greta & Saoirse get closer Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Lady Bird, Greta Gerwig’s directorial debut, set the record for best reviews at Rotten Tomatoes. Saoirse Ronan is the star of the film. Saoirse won Best Actress at the Gotham Awards which moves her into very strong position for an Oscar nomination By Lainey • Nov 29, 2017 09:35 am
Equality Issues Intro for November 29, 2017 Dear Gossips, Well. We had a two day break. And now…it’s Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Welcome to Today. As the Hollywood Predator Advent Calendar has opened its newest door to reveal… Matt Lauer. Fired from NBC. At the top of the hour. Matt Lauer has been terminated from By Lainey • Nov 29, 2017 08:29 am
What Else What Else? This video is hilarious – for the obvious reason. But also for the other small details. Like at first I thought it was happening in slow motion because slow motion is often accompanied by classical music and doesn’t the conductor look like he’s conducting in slow motion? Also this By Lainey • Nov 28, 2017 04:12 pm
Royals Camilla reacts There are some hardcore Diana loyalists out there who will not hear a nice word about Camilla. I keep mentioning Darren McGrady, the Queen and Diana’s former personal chef, who was on The Social yesterday but only because he gave us so much great insight. Apparently, after Diana died, By Lainey • Nov 28, 2017 01:31 pm
Lifestyle Carpets & Candids: Margot’s dark green sequins What would you call this? A toga dress? What’s the general consensus on toga dresses? No like? Does it make a difference then that this toga dress – if that is indeed what it’s called – on Margot Robbie is sequined? Sort of, non? These rich dark green sequins look By Lainey • Nov 28, 2017 01:02 pm
Royals Harry gets what he wants As I told you yesterday, and this morning, we would learn the wedding month and location today. Confirmed at Buckingham Palace just now – Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding will be in May at St George’s Chapel in Windsor. Harry is getting everything he wants right now. Let’ By Lainey • Nov 28, 2017 11:27 am
Girly Throw Downs Armie Hammer packs up his toys Armie Hammer is amazing in Call Me By Your Name. It’s the best performance of his career. Call Me By Your Name just won the Gotham for Best Feature Film last night, improving its chances at being included among the Best Picture Oscar nominees. So… this should be a By Lainey • Nov 28, 2017 10:26 am
Lifestyle Carpets & Candids: Mary’s gold accents Mary J Blige at the Gotham Awards last night, continuing to show up for award season. And dress for award season. As mentioned, Mary’s got a shot at a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her performance in Mudbound. Momentum continues to build. Two weeks ago she wasn’t showing By Lainey • Nov 28, 2017 09:51 am
Royals Meghan & Harry BTS I mean, wouldn’t that be the ultimate freakout? Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and BTS, the boy band? That is not what this post is about, sorry. But BTS does mean behind-the-scenes. Behind the scenes of Harry and Meghan’s first joint interview on the BBC with Mishal Husain By Lainey • Nov 28, 2017 09:04 am
Royals Princess Kate reacts I mentioned yesterday that when the UK media were scrambling around, playing the guessing game of when Prince Charles would announce Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement, after getting it wrong last Thursday and last Friday, they were, on the weekend, thinking it might be today, Tuesday, because of By Lainey • Nov 28, 2017 08:36 am
Royals Intro for November 28, 2017 Dear Gossips, The royal engagement excitement isn’t over yet. The way they do things over at the palace, it’s almost like a TV series. Yesterday was just the pilot episode. We still have to find out when the wedding is happening and where and at some point we’ By Lainey • Nov 28, 2017 07:57 am
What Else What Else? OMG one more thing I forgot to mention about that Prince Harry Meghan Markle interview. When Harry heard himself referred to as a husband? Did you see him get kinda emotional? Or was I imagining it? Please. I know you swooned, don’t lie. Ava Phillippe, debutante, debuted in Paris By Lainey • Nov 27, 2017 04:40 pm
Show Your Work Podcast Show Your Work: The Royal Engagement plus Kendrick Lamar and Margot Robbie Duana and I recorded this week’s episode of Show Your Work yesterday. While, at the time, we did not yet know what would happen today, our discussion points still apply – Prince Harry’s relationship with the media, the media workings around this kind of event, and what Harry and By Lainey • Nov 27, 2017 04:28 pm
Royals Meghan & Harry’s perfect day They showed their work today, didn’t they? Actually, no, SHE showed her work today. Meghan Markle, that is. It was a slamdunk homerun, whatever you want to call it. Flawlessly executed, beautifully performed. With the elegance that the royal family is known for in combination with a modern touch By Lainey • Nov 27, 2017 03:46 pm
Royals Royal Engagement differences Just a couple to note while we wait for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s first interview as an engaged couple. Which is basically the first time the British public will meet her in any formal capacity. Which I still find stunning. Like, they’ve lived in the same country By Lainey • Nov 27, 2017 12:14 pm
