Movie Reviews and Previews Eurovision Song Contest is the dumb summer fun we need Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga—a title that never gets easier to deal with—is the dopamine hit we need this summer. If you’re missing the Eurovision Song Contest this year, Fire Saga has you covered with a series of Eurovision All-Star cameos and original By Sarah • Jun 29, 2020 12:23 pm
Music Adele: a throwback and a clarification COVID-19 remains our reality. And while some countries are reopening, we’re probably a long way from concerts and music festivals. South Korea, a country recognised by many to have been able to get a handle on the situation early on, is now in its second wave. It seems By Lainey • Jun 29, 2020 11:56 am
Music Summer Walker’s BET Awards Showstopper If you’re an R&B fan and you don’t know Summer Walker, download her 2019 album Over It, right now — and thank me later. Now that we have that sorted out, let me tell you about her BET Awards duet with Usher that proved to be the By Cody • Jun 29, 2020 11:38 am
Music The Performances at the virtual BET Awards The 2020 BET Awards, held virtually, was one of my favourite BET Awards in many years; things may be upside down right now, but Black people continue to shine. Hosted by Amanda Seales, with her usual humour and authenticity, the show promised to be “Black Black” and showcasing the creativity By Melayna • Jun 29, 2020 11:08 am
Movie Reviews and Previews Margot Robbie’s lateral move Over the 2010s, Margot Robbie became one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. She’s a two-time Oscar nominee with a hot production company, developing interesting, trophy-baiting projects for herself (I, Tonya), and for other people (Promising Young Woman), as well as creating television projects (Dollface). She’s By Sarah • Jun 29, 2020 10:28 am
TV Updates Kelly Clarkson wins an Emmy There are few people in Hollywood like Kelly Clarkson. Think about it. How many celebrities are as universally beloved as Kelly Clarkson? My favourite celebrity may not be your favourite celebrity. You fave is probably not mine. But when Kelly Clarkson comes up, no one is like… nah, I don’ By Lainey • Jun 29, 2020 10:08 am
Amazingness Queen Bey announces Black is King Last week I wrote about Beyoncé flexing her brilliance on the surprise Juneteenth song, “Black Parade”. Who knew that a such an important piece of her discography would set the stage for ‘something way bigger? After being honoured with the Humanitarian Award at Sunday’s BET Awards, Beyoncé used her By Cody • Jun 29, 2020 09:26 am
Equality Issues Intro for June 29, 2020 Dear Gossips, The BET Awards aired last night on CBS. It was the 20th anniversary and of course it’s not like the BET Awards are never broadcast – but what makes this noteworthy is that they were broadcast for the first time on one of the big four networks aka By Lainey • Jun 29, 2020 08:44 am
What Else What Else? Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich are over which has been an ongoing storyline for months. Now, a new development. She’s “leaning on” someone. An attractive actor. Which is basically a euphemism for “pre-dating”, like testing the waters before letting the world know that they’re actually dating. This By Lainey • Jun 26, 2020 04:16 pm
TV Updates Homecoming Is For Right Now Every time I’m on a Zoom call, in an effort to counteract the general awkwardness that is people who are often having their only human interaction for the week, there’s some small talk about what people are watching – that happens regardless of whether it’s a TV industry By Duana • Jun 26, 2020 04:03 pm
Sasha Lifestyle Sasha Finds: 437 A pink sweat set. Do I really have to say more? I mean, this thing is an essential in your loungewear quiver. It all comes down to fit and this fleece set has aced it with their slim streamlined silhouette. But this candy-colored set gets even sweeter because 50% By Sasha • Jun 26, 2020 03:32 pm
Celebrity Social Media Celebrity Social Media, June 26, 2020 The big news today is Kanye West x Gap, a headline-grabbing but not totally surprising partnership. The Gap has been struggling for years with sales and the ethos of its brand, while its sister company Old Navy has soared with its reasonably priced chinos and peppy, celebrity-heavy commercials. By Maria • Jun 26, 2020 03:03 pm
TV Updates #BlackAF renewed #BlackAF has been renewed for a second season. This is such great news for me, I was confused when Lainey told me cause my biased mind had already renewed it before it was actually real. I made my allegiances to this extremely messy show back in April, here. Now that By Melayna • Jun 26, 2020 02:26 pm
Name Nerd For Your Fitness: Home Cycling Hi Hayley, Have you ever purchased any cardio equipment for your home as I am considering purchasing some. I am a breast cancer survivor 12 years and I have had some other health issues over the last few years, including falling off a ladder and breaking my wrist, elbow and By Hayley • Jun 26, 2020 01:43 pm
TV Updates THR’s TV Drama Actresses Roundtable 2020 Voting for this year’s Emmy nominees starts July 2nd and that means the stars are (virtually) out campaigning. One of the big stops is always The Hollywood Reporter’s roundtable series; this year’s drama actress roundtable includes Janelle Monáe (Homecoming), Jennifer Aniston (The Morning Show), Reese Witherspoon (The By Cody • Jun 26, 2020 01:15 pm
Award Season Campaigning Extreme Marvel Dad Energy The Emmys are proceeding on September 20, though no one is quite sure what the show will look like. Will it be virtual? Will it be nominees only? Is Jimmy Kimmel still hosting or will he be replaced? Many questions, no answers. What we do know is that the award By Sarah • Jun 26, 2020 11:41 am
