Ex Games Russell Simmons will not stop bothering Kimora Lee Simmons Nearly 20 years after their divorce, Kimora Lee Simmons has yet again found herself in the middle of an ugly public spectacle with her ex-husband, Russell Simmons. The latest activity comes after the premiere of her new show on E! called Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane. The show, as By Stephanie • Dec 18, 2025 10:57 am
Business of Hollywood The YouTube Oscars News broke yesterday that the Oscars will move online to YouTube in 2029. The Oscars will continue to run on ABC through 2028, which is its centenary year, and then will shift online in 2029 for a five-year deal with YouTube that includes access to the red carpet and the By Sarah • Dec 18, 2025 10:00 am
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
