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, 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 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 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
Business of Hollywood Intro for July 29, 2022 Dear Gossips, It’s Beyoncé Day, I know that is all anyone cares about. I mean, even as I write this, Act One: Renaissance is playing in the background. Like, this is the sh-t I have to finish so I can devote all my attention to Queen Bey. There By Sarah • Jul 29, 2022 09:00 am
What Else What Else? Earlier I wrote about Sydney Sweeney and what she said about money but also about how so many people are connected in Hollywood and get their start because of those connections. Enter Gwyneth Paltrow, a 90s nepo-baby, who’s talking to a 2010s nepo-baby about how nepo-babies By Lainey • Jul 28, 2022 03:58 pm
Celebrity Social Media Celebrity Social Media, July 28, 2022 Emily Ratajkowski split from her husband in a fairly low-key way but she is making it known that they are really done with her Twitter “likes.” Not many celebrities still use Twitter in this way— mostly it’s just generic promotion or retweets. She wants people to know that By Maria • Jul 28, 2022 02:07 pm
Top Reads Sydney Sweeney talks about money It’s been a breakout 12 months for Sydney Sweeney – she was terrifying on The White Lotus and she was heartbreaking on Euphoria season two, and now she’s a double Emmy nominee for her performances on both shows and has a mystery role in the upcoming Madame Web and By Lainey • Jul 28, 2022 01:15 pm
Justin Bieber Shawn Mendes is the latest (tour) cancellation Earlier this month, Shawn Mendes announced that he’d be taking a three-week hiatus from his Wonder tour, which had him set to perform in cities across North America, Europe and the U.K. Yesterday, however, he officially cancelled the remaining shows, including one in Toronto, citing concerns he By Stephanie • Jul 28, 2022 12:22 pm
Rihanna Rihanna and Jennifer Lawrence: New Parents in New York Earlier this week, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky stepped out for dinner in New York in really good outfits. Yesterday it was more casual – they hit up Whole Foods. Sometimes you just want to eat on the couch, you know? Even when you’re Rihanna. As we know, Rihanna and By Lainey • Jul 28, 2022 11:58 am
Jessica Biel Jessica and Justin are in Italy too As we’ve seen over the last few weeks, it’s been a parade of celebrities on Mediterranean yacht holidays this summer, which is typical every summer, it’s just that there was a slower pace the last two years because of the pandemic…so it feels like they’ve By Lainey • Jul 28, 2022 10:38 am
Music Intro for July 28, 2022 Dear Gossips, As I said yesterday in What Else?, I did not listen to the Beyoncé leaks, didn’t even try to find them. I’m not entirely innocent, though, because I did check online to find out more about the 28-page booklet that comes with the CD. I By Lainey • Jul 28, 2022 09:35 am
What Else What Else? Kylie Jenner was dragged last week for getting on a jet to go a few minutes instead of driving and now it’s Drake flying for a mere 14 minutes and being criticised. He’s come up with a defence though – something something about storage. But this is my cue By Lainey • Jul 27, 2022 04:23 pm
Celebrity Social Media Celebrity Social Media, July 27, 2022 Lainey’s first post this morning was about the Beckhams the social media cold freeze with the Peltz-Beckhams. It’s very obvious. And at this point, my guess is post-wedding drama because the Beckhams are hosts (they often throw parties in the country) and before the engagement spent By Maria • Jul 27, 2022 03:34 pm
TV Updates Reality Catch Up: The many problems of Erika Jayne It really is expensive to be Erika Jayne. The singer and reality star’s legal issues don’t seem to be letting up any time soon. After returning from a Hawaiian vacation with Real Housewives of Beverly Hills castmates Lisa Rinna and Diana Jenkins, she was served with a whopping By Stephanie • Jul 27, 2022 03:18 pm
Baby and Bump Obsession Kristen Bell opened the door on her kids again Well look who’s back in the headlines about yet another parenting sitch. Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard – surprise! The couple recently revealed that their two daughters, Delta and Lincoln, 7 and 9, are finally sleeping in their own rooms. Co-sleeping is a pretty big topic in the parenting By Stephanie • Jul 27, 2022 02:53 pm
