Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce just broke the internet with their surprise engagement—and we have a lot to say about the ring, the photos, and why this is basically our royal wedding.

We also dive into Serena Williams’ new GLP-1 partnership and the backlash from Jameela Jamil, Halsey defending Sydney Sweeney’s “Americana” mess, and Justin Baldoni’s ongoing PR spiral.

Plus: a fresh installment of Black News covering @ashleiwithani coffee dates, DJ Akademiks, and the never-ending Jussie Smollett saga.

Come for the Swiftie joy, stay for the side-eye. 👑👑

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References:

Taylor’s Engagement Announcement:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DN02niAXMM-/?img_index=1

Artifex:

https://artifexfine.com/

Jameela Jamil’s take on celeb drug endorsements:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNvmMXS2stJ/

Do You Want The Truth Podcast with KJ:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1gZ8Mf7lwZq0UHNviT9XPr?si=nv89y8ZEQiWnz6VpQu2IRA

Halsey’s Post on Americana:

https://pagesix.com/2025/08/23/celebrity-news/sydney-sweeneys-americana-co-star-halsey-slams-fans-who-boycotted-film-over-denim-bulls-t/

@ashleiwithani and Coffee Dates:

https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleiwithani/video/7540670278553062670

DJ Akademiks Testimony Clip:

https://www.tiktok.com/@therealcraiy22/video/7541788437066566925?q=dj%20akademiks&t=1756312422475

In this special bonus episode of Two Queens, Two Crowns, I’m diving into all the pop culture tea: Taylor Swift’s charming turn on New Heights (and what it revealed about her upcoming album), Cardi B’s new single “Imaginary Playerz” and whether her risks land, and why Beyoncé deserves every ounce of respect as one of the top producers of the 21st century.

I also get into the Swiftologist discourse, Tyla’s missteps with Black American fans, and Amanda Seales taking on 20 Black conservatives.

Plus—stick around until the end for a big update about the future of this podcast.

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References:

New Heights Podcast:

https://www.newheightshow.com/

The Swiftologist on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@theswiftologist

Billboard’s Top Producers of the 21st Century:

https://www.billboard.com/lists/producers-most-hot-100-number-1s-21st-century/8-benny-blanco/

Beyoncé being a producer:

https://www.tiktok.com/@popniche/video/7538908473937939725?q=producers%20talk%20about%20beyonce&t=1755707011411

Imaginary Playerz:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg2MY3F2iAk

Breakfast Club Interview with Tyla:

https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/tyla-black-vs-coloured-awkward-breakfast-club-interview-1234886451/

Amanda Seales’ Jubilee episode:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRcejaxTsFM

Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl is coming — and your queens are here to speculate wildly. 💃✨ 

From Vegas residency rumors to Max Martin predictions, potential features (hi, Sabrina Carpenter 👀), and even a little Blake Lively tea, we are breaking down everything we think we know before the big reveal.

Plus: why Travis Kelce’s GQ spread might be the camp masterpiece we didn’t know we needed, the pop girl takes we couldn’t help but share, and what it all says about the state of pop right now.

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References:

Taylor Nation Announcements:

https://x.com/taylornation13

New Heights Podcast:

https://www.newheightshow.com/

Taylor’s Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65uAjFTt4N8sEJeonhNOBL

Travis Kelce’s GQ spread:

https://www.gq.com/story/travis-kelce-september-cover-2025-interview-super-bowl-taylor-swift

Addison Rae’s album, Addison:

https://open.spotify.com/album/2ffVa2UhHUDwMHnr685zJ4

Tyla’s EP, WWP:

https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/0QM9iRrmunPt34bg8dKy5Q?utm_source=oembed

Renée Rapp’s Album, Bite Me:

https://open.spotify.com/album/6ULnaZahd0zTGVUBVQO6mN

This week on Queen Things, we’re saluting Rep. Jasmine Crockett for speaking truth to power, and side-eyeing the chaos that is Texas politics right now. 

Then we’re revisiting Justin Timberlake’s rough live performances (and the chronic illness reveal that came after), unpacking why Sydney Sweeney’s brand of basic isn’t hitting, and breaking down Chappell Roan’s “no album for five years” announcement — is that pop stardom… or pop purgatory?

Also on the docket: Beyoncé vs. Michael Jackson. Is Queen Bey actually in a league of her own at 43? We get into it — and yes, we brought data. Plus a Cynthia Erivo appreciation moment (Jesus Christ Superstar, anyone?) and some serious confusion over the latest VMA nominations.

We laughed, we yelled, we might’ve cried — and we definitely crowned some queens.

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References:

Jamaal Burkmar: Beyoncé is bigger than Michael:

https://www.tiktok.com/@jamaalburkmar/video/7534367379644615958

Cynthia Erivo in Jesus Christ Superstar at The Hollywood Bowl:

https://playbill.com/article/god-is-a-woman-a-recap-of-jesus-christ-superstar-at-the-hollywood-bowl

Chappell Roan’s The Subway:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woLfAvD5iXI

Chappell Roan’s plans for the next album:

https://people.com/why-chappell-roan-probably-wont-release-another-album-for-five-years-11784278

2025 VMA Nominations:

https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2025-mtv-vmas-full-nominations-list-analysis-lady-gaga-1236035884/

We Were Liars on Prime Video:

https://www.primevideo.com/detail/We-Were-Liars/0R8IXK40FRFIHB00YGLZCEJZ0B

This week, we are diving into everything from Beyoncé’s record-breaking Cowboy Carter tour (and the real Act III theories) to the cringe heard ’round the internet—aka Sydney Sweeney’s ad for American Eagle. 

Plus: is Katy Perry dating Justin Trudeau? Are we about to get TS12? And what’s going on with Justin Timberlake’s mic (or lack thereof)?

Oh, and Blue Ivy might be coming for all your fave Nepo babies—fair warning. Tap in!

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References:

Jake Dayton’s Taylor Swift Theory:

https://www.tiktok.com/@jakedeyton1/video/7532193362825284878

Elle Article on Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau:

https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a65541339/katy-perry-justin-trudeau-montreal-dinner-dating-rumors-explained/

American Eagle Campaign with Sydney Sweeney:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DNyA-6X0cI&t=1s

Brooke Shields Calvin Klein Jeans Commercial:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXzR5b6HoIA

Building the Band on Netflix:

​​https://www.netflix.com/title/81701544

This week, we dive into the chaotic whirlwind that is Nicki Minaj’s recent string of online call-outs—from Roc Nation and Jay-Z to SZA, Megan Thee Stallion, and a few unlucky strays like Doechii and Cardi. 

We unpack the claims, the conspiracies, and whether there’s any there there. Is Nicki protecting her legacy, or unraveling it in real time? And what does it say about the industry—and about her—that every chart-topping moment from another female rapper seems to trigger a firestorm? 

We’re asking the questions and reviewing the receipts - let’s get into it!

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References:

Overview of the beef:

https://raptv.com/article/nicki-minaj-goes-nuclear-on-jay-z-meg-thee-stallion-desirat/

https://raptv.com/article/nicki-minaj-and-sza-beef-explained/

Banned from NO (remix):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQtNjljym_4

This week I’m flying solo (Erica’s out with food poisoning — send her love!) and diving into the delightful chaos of the internet’s reaction to our recent Taylor Swift take.

I unpack the Beyoncé comparisons, why I’m not here for the nonsense, and why I genuinely love making content that sparks convo.

Plus: thoughts on the motherhood penalty, a Love Island mess, and my personal top 5 live vocal performances of all time (shout out to Cynthia Erivo for the inspo).

It’s giving joy. It’s giving perspective. It’s giving one woman, one mic, and one very good time.

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References:

NYT Article: Motherhood Should Come with a Warning Label:

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/opinion/motherhood-penalty-career.html

Cierra Exits Love Island:

https://apnews.com/article/love-island-cierra-ortega-exits-377356df4eb101e3818150017ca2938d

Cynthia Erivo’s Top 7 vocal performances:

https://ew.com/cynthia-erivo-top-7-vocal-performances-sisqo-thong-song-11744743

KJ’s Top 5 Live Vocal Performances:

Kelly Clarkson:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtNc_AwzTDY&list=RDAtNc_AwzTDY&start_radio=1

Whitney Houston:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n9bxfxE25Y&list=RD_n9bxfxE25Y&start_radio=1

Beyoncé:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZelBd4k6k20&pp=0gcJCfwAo7VqN5tD

Sara Bareilles:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX7ZB15y1tc

Fantasia:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhCyrgK7vs0&list=RDjhCyrgK7vs0&start_radio=1

Buckle up, Queens. From the carpet heard ’round the world at the Bezos–Sánchez wedding to Beyoncé’s car stunt gone wrong (and her legendary recovery), we’re breaking down the tackiest, most terrifying, and most hilarious moments in pop culture this week.

We talk Lizzo’s surprisingly strong mixtape, Taylor Swift’s growing MAGA-adjacency problem, and why Venus and Serena launching a podcast with Elon Musk is not the power play it seems.

Plus, we check the comments section on the Baldoni–Blake drama and break down the Orlando/Katy split. 

It’s a Queen Things episode, so you already know we’re gonna give you side-eyes, deep dives, and a little righteous rage.

Subscribe, stream, and as always: don’t send us that wedding invitation unless it clears Canva.

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References:

Bezos-Sanchez Wedding:

https://www.instyle.com/lauren-sanchez-jeff-bezos-married-11747652

Katy and Orlando breakup:

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/katy-perry-orlando-bloom-split-break-up-1235372559/

Beyoncé’s Tour Malfunction:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/beyonce-cowboy-carter-tour-houston-car-malfunction/

Taylor with Will Compton and Taylor Lewan:

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/taylor-swift-under-fire-hanging-024509243.html

Venus and Serena Launch a New Podcast:

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/why-serena-venus-williams-chose-elon-musks-x-their-unfiltered-video-podcast-what-we-know-so-far-1736272

Lizzo’s Mixtape:

https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/lizzo-my-face-hurts-from-smiling-mixtape-listen-1236008536/

This week we’re talking about what happens when selective hearing meets a comment section debating Beyoncé and Taylor fandoms.

Then we get into the big stories: Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit gets tossed, Sabrina Carpenter drops an album cover that sends the internet into a tizzy, and the Grammys move the goalposts because Beyoncé had the audacity to win a country award.

The girls are thriving. The public is spiraling. Let’s get into it.

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References:

KJ’s TikTok on Beyoncé vs. Taylor fandoms:

https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7508821108125371694

Hailey and Justin’s Father’s Day Posts:

https://pagesix.com/2025/06/16/parents/hailey-bieber-sends-shady-message-to-justin-on-his-first-fathers-day/

Justin Bieber’s post publicly ending a friendship:

https://ew.com/justin-bieber-publicly-ends-friendship-defends-anger-heated-text-exchange-11755190

Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit dismissed / Blake’s response:

https://www.glamour.com/story/blake-lively-issued-a-powerful-statement-after-a-judge-dismissed-justin-baldonis-lawsuit-against-her

Sabrina Carpenter’s new album cover:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DKxDWGBxybt/

New Country Music Album Grammy categories:

https://www.grammy.com/news/harvey-mason-jr-2026-grammys-interview-new-categories

This week on Two Queens, Two Crowns, we dive headfirst into the internet’s favorite fake feud: Selena Gomez vs. Hailey Bieber. From Barney and ballet slippers to billion-dollar brands and baby Biebers, we walk through their careers, the fan conspiracies, the infamous tweets, and (of course) the Justin Bieber of it all.

But here’s what we kept coming back to:

Why are we still acting like the most interesting thing about two wildly successful women is the boy they both dated?

We break down the full timeline, unpack whether Hailey was “inspired” by Selena (👀), and talk about how the media, the fandoms, and Justin himself have all played a part in keeping this narrative alive. 

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References:
Hailey Bieber’s Vogue Cover and Interview:

https://www.vogue.com/article/hailey-bieber-summer-cover-2025-interview