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Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.

You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected] 

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• Matthew Lawson’s Twitter, Instagram

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About:

Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.

Sources:

• How the 2025 Oscars Could Save Los Angeles (and Themselves) [THR]
• Altadena Mansion Showcased in ‘Hacks’ Destroyed in Eaton Fire [THR]
• Historic Morrison Hotel Made Famous by The Doors Destroyed in Fire [THR]
• Beyoncé Postpones Jan. 14 Announcement Due to L.A. Fires [THR]
• Critics Choice Awards Postponed Amid Los Angeles Fires [THR]
• L.A. Fires Another Brutal Blow to Battered Hollywood Crew Members [THR]
• Kim Kardashian Advocates for Incarcerated Firefighters’ Pay Raise as Fires Devastate L.A. [THR]
• Major Studios Pledge Millions of Dollars in Donations to L.A. Fire Relief Efforts [THR]
• Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group Call Off Grammy Week Events as Cancellations Mount Following Deadly L.A. Wildfires [THR]
• Sundance Film Festival to Continue as Planned Amid L.A. Fires: “It Is Important to Carry On” [THR]
• What Hollywood Lost in the Fires [Variety]
• Spencer Pratt Hyping Heidi Montag’s ‘Superficial’ Into a Hit Amid the L.A. Fires That Destroyed Their House Proves Their Enduring Power as Entertainers [Variety]
• Meghan Markle Delays Netflix Show ‘With Love, Meghan’ Due to L.A. Wildfires [Variety]
• How Climate Change Has Fueled L.A.’s Devastating Wildfires: ‘We Have Unleashed Forces Beyond Our Control’ [Variety] 
• Devastating Fires Send L.A. Residents Scrambling for Luxury Homes in a Tight Market: ‘Get Me to Newport’ [Variety]
• L.A. WILDFIRES TOPANGA RESIDENT CONFRONTS SUSPICIOUS HIKER ... Cops Investigating [TMZ]
• The Paparazzi Are Working Through the Fires [Vulture]
• Paris Hilton Supports Heidi Montag by Dancing with Her Kids to Superficial After Both Lose Homes in Wildfires [People]
• Losing Home In LA Wildfires Led to 'Clean' Breakup for Influencers Max Emerson & Andres Camilo, [Too Fab]
• James Charles Reunites Dogs with Family Displaced by LA Wildfires, [Too Fab]
• Ricki Lake Resurfaces Moment Medium Tyler Henry Appeared to Predict House Fire: He 'Called It', [Too Fab]
• Vanderpump Villa's Eric Funderwhite Blasted For Shirtless Fire Video: 'This Is So Wrong', [Too Fab]

JOIN US ON PATREON

About:

Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.

Skips:

• Luigi Mangione retains Harvey Weinstein’s prison consultant Craig Rothfeld, [Page Six]
• ‘Devastated’ Meghan Markle shares rare home videos of Archie and Lilibet while mourning death of dog Guy [Page Six]
• Mindy Kaling Calls Meghan Markle Backlash ‘Unnecessary’ and a ‘Waste of Time’ After Appearing in Her Netflix Series ‘With Love, Meghan’ [Variety]
• JIMMY KIMMEL GIDDY UP, SELENA!!! Gifts Singer 'Daddy Saddle' For Engagement [TMZ]
• Jeremy Strong's Golden Globes 2025 Bucket Hat Wasn't Just About Fashion, It Was About Acting [VF]
• Blake Lively’s Lawyers Say Justin Baldoni Legal Battle Is ‘Not a Feud’ Over ‘It Ends With Us’ Creative Differences, Criticize ‘More Attacks’ From Baldoni’s Team, [Variety]
• Lady Gaga Celebrates 'Die With a Smile' Collab with Bruno Mars Hitting No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, [Just Jared]
• Kelly Ripa Gets Booed by Live with Kelly and Mark Audience When She Admits She Doesn't Like Thin Mints, [People]
• It’s Official: Selena Gomez Is in Her Bridal Style Era, [Us Weekly]

Main Stories:

• ‘RHONJ’ star Jennifer Aydin removed from cruise ship gig after viral Jersey Mike’s meltdown: ‘We made adjustments’, [Page Six]
• Jennifer Lopez 'Wants to Close the Door' After Ben Affleck Divorce: 'Fairy Tale Turned Out to Be a Nightmare' (Exclusive), [People]
• Angelina Jolie felt her ‘light was dimmed’ before finally settling Brad Pitt divorce, [Page Six]
• Angelina Jolie felt her ‘light was dimmed’ before finally settling Brad Pitt divorce, [Page Six]
• PALISADES FIRE CELEBRITY HOMES AT MAJOR RISK AS FIRE SPREADS, [TMZ]
• THE OPPENHEIM GROUP NOT JUST CRUSHIN' REAL ESTATE … Window Barricade Falls On Pedestrian [TMZ]
• HUGH JACKMAN SUTTON FOSTER ROMANCE OFFICIAL Hand-In-Hand Date Night!!! [TMZ]
• Justin and Hailey Bieber Have Experienced a ‘Total Shift’ in Marriage After Son’s Birth: Source (Exclusive), [Us Weekly]
• Lala Kent's Former Assistant Jessica Walter Speaks Out, Addresses Her Sudden Exit From 'Give Them Lala' Podcast & Why She Quit Working For 'VPR' Star, [Just Jared]

JOIN US ON PATREON

About:

Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.

JOIN US ON PATREON

About:

Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.

You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected] 

• Joan Summers’ Twitter, Instagram
• Matthew Lawson’s Twitter, Instagram

JOIN US ON PATREON

About:

Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.

You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected] 

• Joan Summers’ Twitter, Instagram
• Matthew Lawson’s Twitter, Instagram

• JOE ROGAN SAYS HEALTHCARE COMPANIES ARE 'F***ING GROSS' … After Fatal Shooting Of CEO [TMZ]
• Megan Fox dumped Machine Gun Kelly after she ‘found text messages’ from other women in his phone, [Page Six]
• Gypsy-Rose Blanchard Recalls Feces-Loving Cellmate and Suicidal Thoughts In Prison: 'Horrified, Trapped' (Exclusive), [People]
• Why Elton John Calls the Legalization of Marijuana ‘One of the Greatest Mistakes of All Time’, [People]
• Jason Kelce Reveals the Unusual Nickname He Has for Wife Kylie — and What He's Not  Allowed to Call Her, [People]
• Netflix Doc on Bryan Johnson’s Quest for Immortality ‘Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to 
• Live Forever’ Sets 2025 Release Date, [Variety]
• Dolly Parton Says She and Husband Carl Dean Celebrate Anniversaries in 'Comfortable' Places, Like McDonald's, [People]

• Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Grand Total: A Record $2 Billion, [NYT]
• KIM KARDASHIAN SUPPORTERS ASK HER TO SAVE LUIGI MANGIONE … Get Him A Pardon!!! [TMZ]
• Jay-Z embraces mother-in-law Tina Knowles after ‘hacker’ liked post about rape lawsuit, [Page Six]
• Jay-Z Lawyer Says Jane Doe Accusing Rapper of Rape Must Reveal Her Identity or Drop Lawsuit, [THR]
• JUSTIN BALDONI SHOUT OUT TO 'IT ENDS WITH US' FANS ... Who Honored Film's Message Amid Feud Rumors [TMZ]
• Drew Barrymore Tells Cynthia Erivo That People Warn Her to 'Back Off a Little Bit' from Guests: 'I'm So Touchy’, [People]
• HOW ‘WICKED’ AND OTHER RECENT HITS SET UP 2025 FOR BOFFO BOX OFFICE, [Variety]
• Emma Roberts Thriller ‘Fourth Wall’ Set to Shoot in Saudi Arabia’s New AlUla Studios, [Variety]
• Surprising, Unsettling, Surreal: Roaming Through Saudi Arabia, [NYT]

JOIN US ON PATREON

About:

Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.

You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected] 

• Joan Summers’ Twitter, Instagram
• Matthew Lawson’s Twitter, Instagram

JOIN US ON PATREON

About:

Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.

You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected] 

• Joan Summers’ Twitter, Instagram
• Matthew Lawson’s Twitter, Instagram

JOIN US ON PATREON

About:

Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.

You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected] 

• Joan Summers’ Twitter, Instagram
• Matthew Lawson’s Twitter, Instagram

JOIN US ON PATREON

About:

Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.

You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected] 

• Joan Summers’ Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
• Matthew Lawson’s Twitter: @_matthewlawson