Celebrity Social Media Celebrity Social Media, February 12, 2025 Nobody Wants This is already back at the table (literally) which is great for fans and pretty quick for TV. Usually we have to wait for years for shows to come back. You know what’s crazy about the Super Bowl blowout? I’ve heard more about Brittany Mahomes and By Maria • Feb 12, 2025 03:28 pm
Movie Reviews and Previews Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson have Friendship I am so mad at myself for missing Friendship at TIFF last fall, but it didn’t fit into my schedule. I have never quite forgiven myself for that, though, not least because the film went on to be named second runner-up for TIFF’s Midnight Madness People’s Choice By Sarah • Feb 12, 2025 03:04 pm
Music Vogueing, Popping, and Punning with Sabrina Carpenter Sabrina Carpenter covers the new issue of Vogue, not a surprise. She’s had a massive year, and just won two Grammys, has leaned in hard to a certain look – and Vogue is all about looks. This look, however, is familiar but also fresh. Sabrina is the pinup for the By Lainey • Feb 12, 2025 02:06 pm
As Seen on Social Media As Seen On Social Media: Traitors blue, Kelly Clarkson’s leopard and so much TV A Table of Traitors In my last column I specifically said I’d be looking for a jumpsuit worn by Carolyn on Traitors and you know where I should have been looking? The caption! It’s vintage from the 80s. I swear she updated this, I think a lot of By Maria • Feb 12, 2025 01:06 pm
Movie Reviews and Previews Questlove and the price of Black excellence Once again, musician and Oscar-winning filmmaker Questlove is reflecting on a struggle that exists in the undercurrent of the lives of Black people, but is rarely articulated. It’s not the well-known concept behind the idea of the “Black tax”, and it’s not the impact white privilege has had By Stephanie • Feb 12, 2025 12:20 pm
Movie Reviews and Previews My next prediction is that Danny Ramirez will be A Big Deal Captain America: Brave New World opens on Friday. I’ll have a full review after I think on it a little more, but in short: Danny Ramirez is the only reason to watch it, and he’s not in it nearly enough to justify it. Ramirez was at the premiere, By Sarah • Feb 12, 2025 11:22 am
Award Season Campaigning Timmy had to pee Let me just say, again, because I haven’t said it yet this week so it’s only been three days since you’ve read it from me, that I consider Timothée Chalamet’s current Oscar campaign-non-campaign as one of the best, if not the best, of all time. Because By Lainey • Feb 12, 2025 10:46 am
Style Intro for February 12, 2025 Dear Gossips, Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show at the Super Bowl is now the most-watched of all time. And that moment where he smiles devilishly at the camera, “Say, Drake”, continues to dominate the algorithm – a meme that will go on for a long, long time. I’m sure we’ By Lainey • Feb 12, 2025 09:21 am
Movie Reviews and Previews Bradley’s Uniform Bradley Cooper is back in New York after the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday where he introduced his team, the Philadelphia Eagles. The parade is on Friday, wonder if he’ll be in Philly for it. For now, though, BCoop is at home, but still in his Eagles By Lainey • Feb 11, 2025 04:04 pm
Celebrity Social Media Celebrity Social Media, February 11, 2025 Lisa Rinna is launching a podcast that is a nod to a famous incident that happened on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills; Harry Hamlin is co-hosting. He was also recently on WWHL so it seems like they maintain an OK relationship with Bravo. She’s done a good job of By Maria • Feb 11, 2025 03:24 pm
Music MC’s MUSIC LOUNGE: The Power of Three Trios are powerful. Whether it’s established girl groups like TLC and Destiny’s Child (from the Michelle era of course), or collaborations between individual artists, music compliments a trio immaculately. In an age where very few girl groups cross into the mainstream, it’s always nice to see women By MC • Feb 11, 2025 02:35 pm
Royals Princess Kate and the Unnecessary Nothingburger Unnecessary and nothingburger are redundant but take that for emphasis. Exactly a year ago at this time, the internet was popping over Princess Kate’s whereabouts. She’d cancelled all public appearances and was dealing with health issues. The palace was not forthcoming with details. In the absence of information, By Lainey • Feb 11, 2025 01:25 pm
Top Reads TNT: The Boos, the Bros, and (perhaps) a Proper Holiday Before we get into the TNT of it, a minute first on Taylor Swift getting booed at the Super Bowl. If you haven’t already, I recommend Stephanie McNeal’s piece for Glamour. Stephanie was at the game, and has excellent insight on that booing moment and why it’s By Lainey • Feb 11, 2025 11:41 am
TV Updates The White Lotus in bloom The White Lotus blooms again this Sunday, and the premiere was last night in Los Angeles. Given the show’s stature three seasons in, and its powerhouse cast, the premiere was a star-studded affair. Returning White Lotus star Natasha Rothwell was there in a beaded gown giving Art Deco vibes, By Sarah • Feb 11, 2025 10:23 am
Music Intro for February 11, 2025 Dear Gossips, Sorry, I’m a little bit shocked. So I may regret these words later, I may be risking your anger because your experience may not be the same… But I just got Beyoncé COWBOY CARTER tickets and the process did not break my soul, which is why I’ By Lainey • Feb 11, 2025 09:00 am
Award Season Campaigning Eight Virtuosos Monica Barbaro, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Clarence Maclin, John Magaro, Mikey Madison, Sebastian Stan, and Fernanda Torres were the eight performers who received the Virtuoso Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival this weekend. Six out of the eight are Oscar nominees so it’s a good year at By Lainey • Feb 10, 2025 04:29 pm