Music Shawn Mendes’s options Yesterday, I wrote about Shawn Mendes’s attempt to downplay his relationship with Hailey Baldwin. He says they are friends and not the couple currently filling the Jelena-sized hole left in tween pop. I ran through the various scenarios that could explain why Shawn would want to go from red-carpet By Kathleen • May 18, 2018 02:35 pm
Relationship Assumption Shawn Mendes and Hailey Baldwin are “friends” According to Shawn Mendes. When Shawn and Hailey Baldwin made their red-carpet debut at the Met Gala, I wrote that the move seemed strategic, considering he’s got an album to promote. Not to quote myself but that’s exactly what I’m going to do: The album drops on By Kathleen • May 17, 2018 01:34 pm
Met Gala 2018 Shawn Mendes & Hailey Baldwin: Met Official Go off, Shawn Mendes. He’s been on a roll. First, there were the shockingly great new singles. Then, there was the mature and introspective music video. Now, Shawn has made it red-carpet official with Hailey Baldwin and at the biggest red carpet event of the year. This kid is By Kathleen • May 08, 2018 08:47 am
Maple Leaf Shawn Mendes, the grown-up It has been almost a month to the day since Shawn Mendes snapped and made it impossible for me to pretend he doesn’t exist. Since Shawn released his two latest, strongest and sexiest singles, In My Blood and Lost in Japan, he has only continued to prove that he’ By Kathleen • Apr 25, 2018 10:54 am
Show Your Work Podcast Show Your Work: Shawn Mendes and the Popstar Formula Shawn Mendes performed for the Queen at her birthday concert this weekend. He’s also promoting himself all over the place ahead of the release of his third album. Today it was confirmed that he’s performing at the Billboard Music Awards. #BBMAs 05.20 ON NBC _User: @ShawnMendes /CONFIRMED By Lainey • Apr 23, 2018 03:29 pm
Media Manipulation Shawn & Hailey go public? How’s your Shawn Mendes problem? How many times do you listen to Lost In Japan every day? The day it was released, I had it on repeat for a full 3 hours. I haven't texted Kathleen about Shawn Mendes today because we have work to do and By Lainey • Apr 04, 2018 01:05 pm
Quiveration Shawn Mendes snapped In the good way. It has become increasingly evident to me this week that I can no longer ignore Shawn Mendes. Of course, he’s been around. Shawn Mendes has a legion of hopelessly devoted fans (the Mendes Army) who pledged allegiance to him years ago and will probably yell By Kathleen • Mar 23, 2018 10:43 am
Hook Ups Shawn Mendes & Hailey Baldwin Sasha and I forgot to mention something on the Sasha Answers podcast a few weeks ago after the American Music Awards. We have a text thread going with Duana and our two other friends, Amy and Lara. That night Lara started it because it was when Selena Gomez went blonde By Lainey • Dec 21, 2017 03:10 pm
Celebrity Social Media Smutty Social Media, August 26, 2016 Shawn Mendes gave an interview to Billboard and is claiming he was misquoted about his fans not knowing him. I want to shake these young popstars and tell them not to pander to their fandoms. It’s OK if they don’t “know” you. You can love and appreciate your By Maria • Aug 26, 2016 03:38 pm
Douchebags Boy Sh-t: Justin Bieber & Shawn Mendes edition Girl Sh-t Is The Best Sh-t. And Boy Sh-t Is The Best Sh-t too. When it’s baby boy sh-t though, it’s even more hilarious. As you know, Justin Bieber is trying to age. We’re seeing him move into the next stage of his career. No more mall By Lainey • Sep 16, 2015 03:49 pm
