Movie Reviews and Previews Intro for August 28, 2026 Dear Gossips, Almost two years ago, we learned that David Zaslav and Warner Bros. Discovery intended to shelve Coyote vs. Acme, a live action/animation hybrid film about Wile E. Coyote suing the Acme Corporation, for a tax write off. Unlike the previous times this happened, people got spooked and By Sarah • Aug 28, 2026 08:57 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
Celebrity Social Media Celebrity Social Media, August 27, 2026 There have been so many tributes on social media this week and this, from Annie Potts to Tim Curry, is a heart squeeze. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Annie Potts (@thisisanniepotts) It was Blake Lively’s birthday two days ago and then another legal announcement (Justin By Maria • Aug 27, 2026 01:34 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
Celebrity Social Media Celebrity Social Media, August 26, 2026 According to PEOPLE, Harry and Meghan are on the move and have landed in the UK. The only photos I’ve seen tied to this story are at Page Six and you can’t see actually see them, it’s just airplanes and some airport staff. View this post on By Maria • Aug 26, 2026 02:24 pm
Tom Brady Tom Brady, the rizzless wonder Maybe to a certain section of sports fan Tom Brady is a god, but in pop culture circles he continues to be the most divorced man who ever divorced. JLo has been divorced four times and she is far less divorced than Tom Brady. What is it about Tom? He By Maria • Aug 26, 2026 11:41 am
Miley Cyrus A New Era for Miley Miley Cyrus is heading into her next album cycle. Fans have spotted billboards across New York City and Los Angeles courtesy of Spotify that seem to be teasing new music from an unspecified artist. The sole image is a red closeup of one eye with the statement “coming soon”. Miley By MC • Aug 26, 2026 10:56 am
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
Music MC’s MUSIC LOUNGE: #JusticeForGlitter This September marks the 25th anniversary of Mariah Carey’s infamous film and soundtrack project Glitter. Most of you reading this will likely remember this time in Mariah’s career, a time that she speaks on extensively in her memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey. Between the sabotage from her By MC • Aug 25, 2026 03:03 pm
Celebrity Social Media Celebrity Social Media, August 25, 2026 Harry Styles covers W Magazine, timed to his 30-night sold-out run at Madison Square Garden. A coup, for sure. The styling is fine, whatever – I think he soared pretty high with his Alessandro Michele/Gucci era and it’s hard to come down from that. View this post By Maria • Aug 25, 2026 01:54 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
