TV Updates Intro for December 18, 2025 Dear Gossips, I don’t want to sound smug or anything – but actually I do – but for the last few weeks, and several times already this week, I’ve been posting about how Heated Rivalry has yet to peak. One reason is because there are still people who haven’t By Lainey • Dec 18, 2025 09:31 am
What Else Sabrina Carpenter has a great laugh It’s not that I hadn’t heard Sabrina Carpenter’s laugh before, but I just watched over 16 minutes of her laughing and I’m kind of in love with it. Hers is a laugh-giggle, and it’s a laugh you’d describe as “bubbly”, like it gurgles and By Lainey • Dec 17, 2025 04:30 pm
Celebrity Social Media Celebrity Social Media, December 17, 2025 Here’s Sarah Jessica Parker cosplaying Carrie Bradshaw for an ad and I again have to ask… does SJP have a gambling problem? Does she owe money to the mob? Is she secretly collecting antique shoes that have put her into crippling debt? I get that money is money, but By Maria • Dec 17, 2025 03:36 pm
Cardi B Cardi and Stefon: Yoga and a Photoshoot Cardi B and Stefon Diggs have been together for just over a year now and it’s not like it hasn’t been without drama. Model Aileen Lopera aka Lord Gisselle gave birth to daughter Charliee in April so the baby was likely conceived just before or around-ish Cardi and By Lainey • Dec 17, 2025 03:09 pm
Gossip Nostalgia Gwyneth, Apple, and Emma There was another premiere in New York for Marty Supreme last night and Gwyneth Paltrow showed up in a black velvet custom Valentino and it’s luxurious and understated, which is not usually Alessandro Michele’s vibe, and I like it. This, however, is not the most interesting black dress By Lainey • Dec 17, 2025 01:56 pm
Equality Issues Hudson knows skincare The Heated Rivalry comms teams are working hard, even as everyone else is slowing down for the holiday break. I can’t imagine that there’s much resentment here, though, for either the HBO publicists or the Crave publicists here in Canada because it’s not often that a show By Lainey • Dec 17, 2025 12:27 pm
Movie Reviews and Previews I simply do not believe Emily Blunt is normal If you just look at Steven Spielberg’s resume, you would never know that the film industry has suffered two major work stoppages in the last five years. Since 2020 he has released two films, West Side Story and The Fablemans, with a third due in 2026. Three films in By Sarah • Dec 17, 2025 11:36 am
Rihanna Would you yell at Rihanna? Rihanna was at Mariah Carey’s show in Vegas last night. It’s not the first time RiRi has fangirled Mimi. In fact, it could be becoming an annual tradition. Because in 2024, exactly a year ago, RiRi was front row for Mimi’s show in Brooklyn and could not By Lainey • Dec 17, 2025 11:02 am
Award Season Campaigning Intro for December 17, 2025 Dear Gossips, The Academy announced the shortlists for nominations in 12 categories yesterday, including for the inaugural casting Oscar. Of the ten films eligible to be nominated in the casting category, nine feature female casting directors, a great start for its debut. The two films that came out with the By Lainey • Dec 17, 2025 10:06 am
What Else Simu’s Easter egg? Simu Liu was in New York yesterday for, among others, an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon during which he talked about Avengers: Doomsday and how mortified he was about what he was wearing when he met Robert Downey Jr. View this post on Instagram A post shared By Lainey • Dec 16, 2025 04:38 pm
Celebrity Social Media Celebrity Social Media, December 16, 2025 Melissa Joan Hart my sister in Christ… how did you think this order was going to go? This is clearly AI fast fashion garbage. The punishment fits the crime here. I have a big interest in couples who remarry after divorce because it rebels against convention – like ya, we got By Maria • Dec 16, 2025 03:36 pm
Music MC’s MUSIC LOUNGE: Usher, The Mentor With over 30 years in the business, Usher has solidified himself as one of the greatest performers to ever hit a stage. Now he’s sharing all that talent and knowledge with the newest musical protégés signed under his record label imprint mega. The label is a joint partnership with By MC • Dec 16, 2025 03:09 pm
Style Gwyneth Paltrow: Orange Supreme and Compliments for JLo Yesterday morning Gwyneth Paltrow was in monochrome pink. Last night for an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, it was orange, the colour of Marty Supreme. We’ve seen Timothée all about the orange during the press tour – but, if memory serves, this is GP’s first full orange By Lainey • Dec 16, 2025 02:24 pm
Boy Sh-t Drake is at it again, NYC radio edition The recent decision to take a long-standing radio show off the air in New York is sending shockwaves through the city’s industry, with questions about what radio shows might be on the chopping block next. And somehow Drake is at the centre of the fallout. Last Friday, Hot 97’ By Stephanie • Dec 16, 2025 01:06 pm
Style Sydney Sweeney: Hair regrets? Back to back premiere nights for Amanda Seyfried which, in her case, only helps her Oscar campaign. Amanda is contending for a best actress nomination for her work in The Testament of Ann Lee but also co-stars in The Housemaid, one of the most popular titles on BookTok. This movie By Lainey • Dec 16, 2025 11:47 am
Style Intro for December 16, 2025 Dear Gossips, The fifth season of Emily in Paris will release on Thursday on Netflix. This is typically one of Netflix’s most watched shows and while I’m not sure it’s all that viral anymore in comparison to earlier seasons, dropping it during the holidays, when people are By Lainey • Dec 16, 2025 10:08 am
