Across My Desk

This week on Across My Desk, Holden is joined by content creator and music journalist Alex Mars to unpack the changing business behind your favorite pop stars. They dive into how TikTok and algorithms have transformed the way artists break through, the importance of authenticity, struggling ticket sales, owning your masters, and what the future of music looks like in the age of AI. Plus, they get into the latest Taylor Swift discourse before putting some of 2026’s biggest albums through a round of Reblog or Shadowban.

This week on Across My Desk, Holden is joined by RuPaul’s Drag Race star and performer Jan Sport to talk about the future of Drag Race as the franchise approaches two decades on air. They unpack everything from franchise fatigue and changing All Stars formats to how social media has transformed what it means to build a career after the show. Plus, Holden and Jan take stock of the current state of the pop girls, including what’s next for Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Slayyyter, ADÉLA, and more. Later, Jan takes us into her current internet obsession: The Real Housewives, breaking down the upcoming seasons of Salt Lake City and Potomac, the relationship shakeups, and which returning faces she’s most excited to see.

This week on Across My Desk, Holden is joined by creator Farai Bennett to unpack all the drama, receipts, and questionable behavior from the Love Island USA season eight reunion. They break down Melanie and Sol’s showdown, Kayda’s reunion reception, the post-villa relationship drama, and which Islanders walked away winners and losers. Plus, they dive into two internet stories almost too wild to believe: a man accused of posing as an NFL player to scam women out of more than $1 million and a Temptation Island star exposed for allegedly faking her way through PA school.

This week on Across My Desk, Holden is joined by singer-songwriter Olivia O'Brien to dive into her new album, Pixie, and the experiences that shaped it. They unpack how the record captures the existential crises, complicated relationships, and growing pains of your mid-20s, Olivia's newfound creative freedom, and the songs that have resonated most with fans. Plus, Olivia opens up about returning to the stage while touring with Benson Boone, responding to hate online, and what she's looking forward to on her newly announced headlining tour. Later, they get into Love Island USA ahead of the reunion before taking a trip through Olivia's discography, and a few current pop culture obsessions such as Glee for a round of Reblog or Shadowban.

This week on Across My Desk, Holden is joined by creator and internet personality Joey Morof! They unpack Ariana Grande's emotional message to fans following the announcement that she'll be stepping away from the public eye after her Eternal Sunshine tour, discuss the growing conversation around concert etiquette, and dive into the latest discourse surrounding Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, including its practical effects, adaptation choices, and the internet's passionate debates. Plus, they share their favorite songs from petal and weigh in on the first reviews of Elle.

This week on Across My Desk, Holden is joined by entertainment journalist and Just Trish co-host Oscar Gracey (@oscargracey) to unpack the biggest pop culture stories taking over the internet. They break down the divisive Avengers: Doomsday trailer and why Marvel's latest reveal has fans questioning the franchise's future, catch up on all the post-villa chaos surrounding Love Island USA season eight, and discuss the latest comeback era from KATSEYE, including new music, documentaries, and the group's evolving future. Plus, Oscar joins Holden for a round of Across My Dash, where they weigh in on everything from Tangled live-action set leaks, George Santos joining Special Forces, and Skai Jackson’s Streamer University comeback.

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This week, Holden is joined by internet personality Chase Rutherford (@chaserutherford) to break down the biggest pop culture stories taking over the internet. They dive into the chaos surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding and the conspiracy theories that followed, unpack the wild story of the Ariana Grande impersonator who ended up getting a DM from Ariana herself, and explain why they're officially Team Kenzie on Love Island. Plus, they get into creator drama, fandom discourse, and the viral moments everyone can't stop talking about.

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This week, Holden is joined by internet personality Jason Saperstone (@jasonsappy) for a deep dive into the biggest pop culture stories of the week. The pair unpack Halsey’s ongoing internet feud with music journalist and creator Anthony Fantano, break down the Club Chalamet interaction in Paris that sparked MASSIVE online discourse, and discuss the standout moments from this year’s Jimmy Awards. Plus, they take an in-depth look at Olivia Rodrigo’s critically acclaimed third album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love.

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