TV Updates Andor is “old school” We’re just under two months away from Andor debuting on Disney+, and a new trailer dropped yesterday, showing off more of what looks like about as genuine a spy thriller as we’re going to get in the Star Wars universe. It looks like Andor is going to deal By Sarah • Aug 02, 2022 03:10 pm
TV Updates Joshua and Lizzy work on Fatal Attraction Joshua Jackson and Lizzy Caplan on the set of the new series, Fatal Attraction, based on the provocative 1987 movie by the same name starring Michael Douglas and Glenn Close. As Sarah wrote a few months ago when Joshua joined the cast, playing the Michael Douglas part, this is great By Lainey • Aug 02, 2022 01:22 pm
Baby and Bump Obsession Angelina Jolie does the Electric Slide Angelina Jolie announced on Instagram this weekend that Zahara has enrolled in an HBCU and will be going to Spelman College this fall. Before that, though, the news had already been circulating on social media because Angelina and Zahara were seen at the Spelman Back 2 School Send-off and Spelman/ By Lainey • Aug 02, 2022 12:36 pm
Royals Prince Charles: More Money More Problems “Federal agents mad ‘cause I’m flagrant”… On multiple occasions this year, Prince Charles has made headlines for his allegedly sketchy “cash for honours” controversy and other money deals, as he reportedly accepted “bags of cash” donations for his charity which, while not necessarily illegal, is definitely kinda suspect considering By Lainey • Aug 02, 2022 12:03 pm
Shout-Outs August 2, 2022 – Shout-Outs Paula! Happy Belated Birthday with love from Carolina! I hope it was an amazing weekend surrounded by friends and family appreciating you for being the BEST – as evidenced by the fact that I’m told you’re up on all the TikTok dance trends? Girl, I am impressed! By request, By Lainey • Aug 02, 2022 11:32 am
Music Intro for August 2, 2022 Dear Gossips, “Beyoncé moves with intention” – I keep quoting this statement by music and culture expert Taylor Crumpton in my coverage of Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE because there are so many layers and layers to just how f-cking intentional she is. Renaissance means revival, a renewal, and this no doubt applies By Lainey • Aug 02, 2022 09:47 am
What Else What Else? PROGRAMMING UPDATE: Monday, August 1 is a holiday in many parts of Canada. We are dark and will return to regular gossip schedule on Tuesday, August 2. Will Smith offers a second apology for The Slap. Starting to believe those rumors Apple is going to try and release his film, By Sarah • Jul 29, 2022 03:56 pm
Movie Reviews and Previews B.J. Novak and Boyd Holbrook in Vengeance Vengeance is one of my favorite films of the year so far, an increasingly dark, genuinely funny film about, well, vengeance, but also stories. The stories we tell each other and more importantly, the stories we tell ourselves. B.J. Novak, who writes and directs the film, stars as Ben, By Sarah • Jul 29, 2022 02:50 pm
Movie Reviews and Previews Oppenheimer will test Christopher Nolan’s appeal We are one month away from the fall festivals throwing us headlong into awards season 2022, but one movie is already planting its flag for 2023: Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan’s historical drama about the inventor of the atom bomb. The teaser was released online (after playing exclusively in theaters in By Sarah • Jul 29, 2022 02:16 pm
Celebrity Social Media Celebrity Social Media, July 29, 2022 Ariana Grande’s makeup line with R.E.M. has launched with a video of her doing her own makeup. She seems like a pro, which is important because the beauty and makeup influencers (and their followers) can definitely spot when someone doesn’t know how to use their own By Maria • Jul 29, 2022 01:51 pm
TV Updates Shania Twain and Behind the Music nostalgia Do you remember Behind the Music? It was a documentary series on VH1 that told you the story of an artist or band–how they rose to fame, the band and relationship breakups that would contribute to their success and/or failure, the loss of many an artist or band’ By Violeta • Jul 29, 2022 01:31 pm
Royals The Royal House of Pegging Not that it was ever her intention (as IF), but Beyoncé did Prince William a favour last night and that favour continues to give today as she dominates everyone’s timeline. It would be asking too much, though, for him to appreciate the assist from a Black woman – he’s By Lainey • Jul 29, 2022 01:07 pm
Movie Reviews and Previews Brace yourself for The Blonde Discourse Buckle up, folks, because The Blonde Discourse is going to be messy. As Lainey noted when the teaser came out last month, people are really hung up on the NC-17 rating and what that means for sex scenes, nudity, et cetera. If you’ve read Joyce Carol Oates’ book, then By Sarah • Jul 29, 2022 12:10 pm
Music Kelis speaks up Beyoncé’s latest album, Renaissance, has officially dropped. And for the most part, it’s getting rave reviews. But there’s a sideshow happening casting a grey cloud over the highly-anticipated album release. And it’s causing quite the storm. Kelis, a singer-turned-chef, took to social media Thursday night, before By Stephanie • Jul 29, 2022 11:52 am
Ben Affleck Batfleck’s back (alright) Yesterday evening, Jason Momoa took to Instagram to announce Ben Affleck’s return as Batman in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. That’s right, Batfleck’s back, ALRIGHT. Well, I guess that explains JLo-sans-Affleck on Benny Medina’s yacht in Italy yesterday. Affleck—excuse me, BATFLECK—was in Los Angeles, By Sarah • Jul 29, 2022 10:34 am
Music Beyoncé: CLUB RENAISSANCE is open A few hours before the release of Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE last night, her label, Parkwood, released a statement confirming that there will be NO VISUALS, for now, to accompany the album. “The originator of the visual album format, and the preeminent visual artist, decided to lead without visuals giving fans By Lainey • Jul 29, 2022 10:22 am
