What Else?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s holiday card went viral yesterday and one of the big reasons is because this is the first updated shot we’ve had of their kids, Archie and Lilibet, in a while. Looks like the ginger gene is working very hard in this family, and it’s adorable. But my focus is on the dogs, particular Guy the beagle. Because Guy’s been around since Toronto, so he’s a senior. And it’s good to see that he’s still the boss. (Celebitchy)

Jamie Foxx was hit in the face with glass at his birthday dinner the other night and now more details are coming out about what happened. It involves the Jackass crew (not the famous ones), 12 of them, repeatly flashing a penis pointer light at Jamie’s table and then everyone got aggro. The laser pointing thing? It’s uncivilised. But is it becoming more normalised? Like is this what happens when every moment is an attempt to go viral? (Pajiba)

Eugene Lee Yang showed up to the Unforgettable Gala not only understanding the assignment but issuing assignments to others in his wake. This is the homework, everybody. Let this be your energy during award season. (Go Fug Yourself)

Oprah threw a surprise birthday party for Gayle King the other night and Gayle’s reaction is exactly how you want someone to react when you throw them a surprise party. I can’t remember if I’ve ever been thrown a surprise birthday party, I don’t think so. And this is not me asking for one, I don’t want it. It’s too much pressure. I am a crusty c-nt at the best of times and I can’t promise I wouldn’t have a bitchy response and then I’d have to apologise, and apologising on your birthday is bad luck. Did I just make that up? Anyway, Stephen Colbert was invited to the party and he danced with Oprah and he and/or his writers wanted to brag about this on his show which… wouldn’t you? (Mashable)

Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour was talked about breathlessly all year. Justin Timberlake’s tour – and I don’t know the name of it and don’t feel like looking it up – was not talked about at all, except for when he was busted for drinking and driving. JT’s tour is apparently still happening and a moment from it went viral the other day, but not for a reason he would have wanted. He was wearing a harness and, well, I’m not sure they checked the fit of it because the straps exposed his bulge. My favourite comment on the video that is now making the rounds on social media? “He doesn’t have a single song that requires this.” I AM DEAD. (Parade)

Over at our Substack, The Squawk, Sarah wrote a great piece today about the Aspiration and Illusion of Pop Culture Girl Power following the box office successes of Barbie, Moana 2, and Wicked. Subscribe! (The Squawk)