Sports Intro for August 16, 2016 Dear Gossips, This is probably the most popular photo so far of Rio 2016. It’s Usain Bolt, in his semi-final heat of the 100m on Sunday night, cruising to the finish line with a grin while the rest of the field is busting their asses behind him. That was By Lainey • Aug 16, 2016 09:53 am
Movie Reviews and Previews #BlackGirlMath If you've been watching the Olympics, you know how much the past 10 days have been an epic display of #BlackGirlMagic. Fittingly, the trailer for Hidden Figures was released last night during Sunday's Olympic coverage. It's the story of three brilliant African American women, By Kathleen • Aug 15, 2016 03:44 pm
Lifestyle Duana Names: One for you, One for me Hi Duana, I've re-read every name post you've ever written hoping a name (the name) would magically jump out at me. We are expecting baby #3 in early August and are stuck on a boy's name. There is a good chance the baby is By Duana • Aug 15, 2016 03:15 pm
TV Updates Ass talk for Emmy Emmy voting begins today and ends August 29th. The Emmys happen on September 18th. Last week, to get right up in voters’ faces, Tom Hiddleston was in LA for several promotional events and interviews in support of The Night Manager. Here are some shots of him at the SAG-AFTRA Q& By Lainey • Aug 15, 2016 03:00 pm
Celebrity Social Media Smutty Social Media, August 15, 2016 Joanna and I have been emailing back and forth about Drake’s “mature woman” crushes. Sarah Silverman and Shania Twain – Drizzy has good taste. Do you think Rihanna teases him about it? WCE 💙 A photo posted by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) onMay 13, 2016 at 10:55am PDT My WCW even though By Maria • Aug 15, 2016 02:31 pm
Movie Reviews and Previews Natalie Portman pre-festival Natalie Portman is out hustling for her directorial debut, A Tale of Love and Darkness, once again. After spending nearly 16 months hitting Cannes, TIFF, and other festivals to promote the film — which she also stars in — this morning, she popped by Good Morning America for a new one-on-one. Oh, By Joanna • Aug 15, 2016 02:09 pm
Lifestyle Carpets & Candids: Kerry’s off-the-shoulder jumpsuit Well, obviously, we all need one of these in our lives. I’m not sure though about the suede booties. By Lainey • Aug 15, 2016 01:12 pm
Girly Throw Downs Justin vs Selena Well thanks God. Before this summer, celebrity breakups were getting so classy and civilised, and Gwyneth was taking credit for the trend of famous conscious uncoupling. But there’s only so much class and civility to be had on social media in a generation raised on Paris Hilton, The Hills, By Lainey • Aug 15, 2016 12:51 pm
Movie Reviews and Previews Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard are inhumanly beautiful I don’t want to stir sh*t up, but the teaser for Allied, the World War II movie starring Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard, is out and Pitt & Cotillard look unbelievably gorgeous in it. It’s shades of Mr. & Mrs. Smith, when you couldn’t believe two By Sarah • Aug 15, 2016 12:04 pm
Shoes Gwyneth’s shoes and books Here’s Gwyneth Paltrow at Author’s Night in the Hamptons on Saturday. The snakeskin flats she’s wearing are from the new goop collaboration with M. Gemi. There are four styles. These ones, in my opinion, are the standout of the collection: What I like about these sandals, even By Lainey • Aug 15, 2016 11:13 am
Movie Reviews and Previews The Problem with Nate Parker There are a few of them, actually. Some really unsettling, uncomfortable problems. Nate Parker is the writer, star and director of The Birth of a Nation, a film that is already garnering deafening Oscar buzz. We’ve written about our excitement and the importance of The Birth of a Nation By Kathleen • Aug 15, 2016 10:25 am
Music Super Bowl Adele? There was a rumour that started last week that the NFL was “desperately” trying to get Adele to perform at the next Super Bowl. On Saturday during her show at Staples Center in LA, Adele told the audience that she was indeed asked and that she said, no thanks: Adele By Lainey • Aug 15, 2016 10:01 am
Movie Reviews and Previews The Warner Brothers Open Letter Late last week Pajiba published an open letter, penned by an alleged former Warner Brothers staffer using the pseudonym “Gracie Law” (a character name from Big Trouble in Little China). Presumably this was done to protect someone still working in the industry, or with hopes of returning to the industry, By Sarah • Aug 15, 2016 09:31 am
Sports Intro for August 15, 2016 Dear Gossips, I had an “I wish I thought of this” moment looking at my inbox this weekend. What if the Sorting Hat went to the aquatic centre? How would each swimming stroke – and the athletes who represent them – be divided into their respective Hogwarts Houses? The following comes from By Lainey • Aug 15, 2016 09:07 am
TV Updates The Affair Expands in Season 3 We’d probably be hearing a lot more from the TCAs – the Television Critics Association – if the Olympics weren’t on. But how can you focus on a show that’s coming back in a month or three when there are people javelin-ing and trampoline-ing in colours of spandex we By Duana • Aug 12, 2016 03:35 pm
Celebrity Social Media Smutty Social Media, August 12, 2016 Turtle is engaged, and the ring is surprisingly tasteful. I like a solitaire. I SAID YES!!! Wait I mean... I've had many great blessings in my life. But this one by far is the best of all time. You are the greatest person I ever met! A photo By Maria • Aug 12, 2016 03:24 pm
