Eating For Free

In which we talk Labubus, Spotify arms race, Jeff Bezos' villian wedding, Ashley Tisdale and CoComelon, and Megan 2.0

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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]

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

Skips:

• Even Cher Is In on the Labubu Trend [VF]
• Kevin Spacey Honored at Italian Global Series Festival, Thanks Franco Nero for Casting Him 'When Very Few Had the Guts' After Allegations [Variety]
• Lorde Was Lip-syncing for her Life on TikTok Live [Vulture]
• LANA DEL REY MID-SHOW STEAMY KISS W/ MY SWAMP HUBBY!!! 💋 [TMZ]
• METS New Pitcher … DICKY LOVELADY [TMZ]
• Selena Gomez shows off bold new look after unfollowing ex Justin Bieber's wife Hailey [DailyMail]
• Amanda Bynes shares weight loss goal as she starts Ozempic after joining OnlyFans [DM]
• Justin Bieber shares cryptic post about 'silent treatment' after Hailey wedding ring saga [DM]
• Justin and Hailey Bieber 'struggling' to save marriage as tensions escalate: 'Things are not good' [Page Six]
• Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez throw lavish foam party on $500M superyacht ahead of nuptials [Page Six]
• Yolanda Hadid claps back after posting 'inappropriate' photo of Gigi's daughter, Khai [Page Six]
• Amber Heard Shares Rare Photo as She Returns to Work on a New Play: 'In My Theatre Era' [People]

Main Stories:

• ARIANA MADIX HOT SHOTS … HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY! [TMZ]
• 'RHONY' star allegedly 'banned' from SoulCycle for 'making out' with boyfriend mid-class [Page Six]
• Everyone Wants a Piece of Pedro Pascal [VF]
• WATCH: 'Wicked' Star's National Anthem Divides the Internet [Daily Beast]
• What's the Goss About Cost(ner)? [Vulture]
• How Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez plan to outwit protesters for their Venice wedding [Page Six]

We are joined in Part Two of this special episode with broadway industry expert Alex Bedder to talk everything Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, Kecia Lewis, and BTS from the latest Tonys Awards ceremony.

Find Alex Bedder on Instagram and on their website!

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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.

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

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

Sources:

• Patti LuPone and Andrew Lloyd Webber finally bury the hatchet 01/28/18 [NYP]
• Patti LuPone Thinks Barbra Streisand's Too Old for 'Gypsy' | WWHL [Youtube]
• Andrew Rannells on Tension Between Patti LuPone & Glenn Close | WWHL [Youtube]
• While Patti Lupone Vows She'll Never Do Another Musical, She Is Singing Soon Onstage in L.A. 04/03/24 [THR]

We are joined for this special episode with broadway industry expert Alex Bedder to talk everything Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, Kecia Lewis, and BTS from the latest Tonys Awards ceremony.

Find Alex Bedder on Instagram and on their website!

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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.

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

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

Sources:

• Patti LuPone Called Out for 'Bullying' Remarks by Hell's Kitchen Star Kecia Lewis After Dubbing Broadway Musical 'Too Loud' [People]
• Patti LuPone Is Done with Broadway—and Almost Everything Else, [NYer]
• Audra's statement [Instagram]
• Broadway's Open Letter [Open Letter]
• Patti LuPone on Broadway [Instagram]
• Renée Elise Goldsberry Reacts to Patti LuPone Drama with Audra McDonald: 'If It Sells a Ticket, Let the Games Continue' [People]
• Audra McDonald Brings the House Down with Gypsy Performance at 2025 Tony Awards After Patti LuPone Drama [People]
• Oprah Winfrey shades Patti LuPone at Tony Awards 2025 as Broadway star skips awards show [Page Six]
• Cole Escola clarifies Nicole Scherzinger 'four more years' Tonys joke [Pink News]

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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.

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

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

Skips:

• Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's daughter Ariana claims they spent all her money amid divorce [Page Six]
• Bianca Censori continues her fishnet obsession in sultry new snaps, [Page Six]
• Ellen Pompeo Details Being Detained by the TSA Over Sunflower Seeds: 'They Brought the Bomb Squad In' [JJ]
• Kylie Jenner reveals exact details of boob job in surprisingly candid confession, [Page Six]
• Teddi Mellencamp has a new boyfriend as she battles stage 4 cancer: report, [Page Six]
• 'Supermodel' Bethenny Frankel shakes it in another thong swimsuit after fashion show criticism, [Page Six]
• Armie Hammer reunites with ex-wife and kids for milestone... after scary cannibalism scandal [DM]
• Abby Lee Miller sues Cedars-Sinai hospital for malpractice, claims they left catheter in [Page Six]
• Alexis Bledel Withdraws From Emmy Race for 'The Handmaid's Tale' Due to New Guest Actor Rules (EXCLUSIVE), [Variety]

Main Stories:

• Andy Cohen drops major 'RHONJ' casting bombshell after show was put on pause: 'Looking at the future' [Page Six]
• Luann de Lesseps sparks engagement rumors while sporting massive diamond ring, [Page Six]
• JoJo Siwa 'Never Imagined' Being This Close to BF Chris Hughes: 'It's Really Hard Because People Tear It Apart' [People]
• Erika Jayne's ex Tom Giradi, 86, faces dying behind bars as he's given prison sentence after fraud case [DM]
• MrBeast Claims He Has 'Very Little Money' and Is 'Borrowing' Cash from His Mom to Pay for His Upcoming Wedding, [People]
• Andy Cohen accused of unleashing 'coordinated attack' against Real Housewives star after drug allegations, [DM]
• Gigi and Bella Hadid Reveal Half-Sister, Aydan Nix, [VF]

In which we dive deep into Lana Love, Nathan for You, and The Rehearsal Season 2 finale (spoilers throughout).

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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.

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

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

Sources:

• Nathan Fielder pilots full Boeing 737 plane after exploiting licensing loophole and dodging autism diagnosis [EW]
• LANA LOVE TALKS ABOUT 'PARACHUTE' AND A LIFE CONNECTED TO MUSIC, 02/13/23 [Rival]
• Lana Love Releases "Nathan Fielder" Stunt Song, Feat. Award-Winning Animator javadoodles [Shorefire]
• Lana Love trolling Isabella's AMA [Reddit]
• Can Nathan Fielder Save You From Dying in a Plane Crash?As an aviation journalist, I was skeptical of The Rehearsal. Then I talked to experts, [Vulture]
• Pilots React to The Rehearsal [The Cut]
• The "Nathan for You" Finale, My New Favorite Love Story, Errol Morris, 12/04/17 [New Yorker]
• 'No One Wants to Think That Their Pilot Is Weird' [Vulture]

In which we dive deep into the past controversial press coverage surrounding Nathan Fielder and his debut Comedy Central show 'Nathan for You'

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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.

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

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

Sources:

• Really Cute, but Totally Faked, 02/26/13 [NYT]
• Dumb Starbucks was the perfect crime, but Starbucks was smart to play dumb, 02/12/14 [The Guardian]
• Comedy Central Lawyers Approve 'Dumb Starbucks' Stunt, 02/11/14 [THR]
• 'NATHAN FOR YOU': INSIDE COMEDY CENTRAL'S ABSURDIST PRANK FACTORY, 04/11/13 [Rolling Stone]
• Nathan Fielder's Ingenious Dumb Humor, 06/12/14 [NYT]
• Nathan For You's star confronts the A.V. Club mom who scorned him, 10/15/15 [AV Club]

In which we dive deep into the latest controversial press coverage surrounding Nathan Fielder and his new HBO Max documentary series 'The Rehearsal'

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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.

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

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

Sources:

• Nathan Fielder Created a Fake Singing Competition for 'The Rehearsal.' One Contestant Lost $10,000 and Feels Betrayed: 'I Signed Up to Be a Singer, Not a Lab Rat' (EXCLUSIVE), 05/12/25 [Variety]

In which we talk Met Gala Mania, Pope Crave at the Conclave, Gaga at Copacabana, Netflix's new embrace of AI slop, and the new Real Housewives of Rhose Island.

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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.

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

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

Skips:

• Khloé Kardashian gives tour of pristinely organized walk-in pantry in $17M mansion, [Page Six]
• Teddi Mellencamp shares the heartbreaking reason she only occasionally wears a wig amid cancer battle, [Page Six]
• Gigi Hadid makes rare comments about boyfriend Bradley Cooper after he skipped 2025 Met Gala [Page Six]
• Miley Cyrus' House Burned Down. Why She Now Sees the Dark Moment as the 'Biggest Blessing I've Ever Had' [People]
• Ellen DeGeneres gives rare glimpse of brunette hair while doing common household chore for first time [Page Six]
• 'RHONJ' alum Jacqueline Laurita posts jarring video after facelift and neck lift [Page Six]
• Why Ben Affleck has 'empathy' for Britney Spears over this 'cruelty' of fame [Page Six]

Main Stories:

• Lisa's Met Gala Outfit Did Not Have Rosa Parks' Face Embroidered on Panties, Says Rep for Look's Artist [People]
• Blake Lively takes major swipe at Justin Baldoni and his lawyer in Another Simple Favor [DM]
• Conclave to Choose New Pope Begins as Cardinals Prepare for First Vote [People]
• Justin Baldoni's Wayfarer Foundation Is Shutting Down amid His Legal Woes with Blake Lively [People]
• Ariel Winter Shares the Very Personal Reason She Goes on Undercover Stings to Catch Child Predators (Exclusive) [PEople]
• Celebrity stylist Jessica Paster dragged away by cops outside the Carlyle before Met Gala: 'I got manhandled' [Page Six]
• Taylor Swift live updates: Doechii took a page from the Eras Tour playbook for dramatic Met Gala debut [Page Six]
• Netflix Plans Major Overhaul of Homepage Design, OpenAI-Powered Search and TikTok-Style Vertical Feeds [THR]
• Disney Plans New Theme Park in Abu Dhabi, Its "Most Tech-Forward" Resort Yet [THR]
• Brazilian Police Arrest 2 People Over Plot to Bomb Lady Gaga's Concert in Rio [THR]
• Lady Gaga Responds to Thwarted Bomb Plot Allegedly Targeting Her Brazil Concert [THR]

In which we talk Lorde's new single (again), RHOM trailer, Karen Huger in prison, Katy Perry's 'unhinged' rant, and Natasha Lyonne's new AI-slop movie studio.

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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.

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

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

Skips:

• 'Pump' and dump Brittany Cartwright brutally shades ex Jax Taylor's sex skills on 'WWHL' [PageSix]
• Ramona Singer, 68, posts unfiltered bikini selfies after being trolled for excessive editing
• Bill Gates' daughter Phoebe divulges sexist comment 'childhood sweetheart' boyfriend made before breakup, [Page Six]
• Blake Lively's friendship with Gigi Hadid questioned after actress skips model's 30th birthday party [Page Six]
• Justin Bieber thirsts over wife Hailey's sultry snaps after split speculation, [Page Six]
• James Marsden Is Proving He's Not Just a 'Snack,' He's a 'Whole Meal' In Heartthrob-Heavy Dunkin' Campaign (Exclusive), [People]
• Jeremy Renner Recalls Getting Back on the Snowplow That Ran Him Over: "I go right into the eye of the storm of any fear or anything." [Page Six]
• 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 Trailer: Nicole Kidman Reprises Her Role With New Set of Strangers - Watch! [Just Jared]

Main Stories:

• Selena Gomez Details 'Embarrassing' First Kiss with Benny Blanco That Left Her with a Rash [People]
• Fans call Hailey Bieber a 'creepy stalker' after 'copying' Selena Gomez in acceptance speech nearly word for word [DM]
• 'RHOM' star Alexia Nepola packs on the PDA with ex Todd on beach date — a month after finalizing divorce, [Page Six]
• Jordon Hudson defends controlling CBS interview with savage retweets — including one wishing Bill Belichick 'strangled' journalist, [Page Six]
• 'RHOP' star Gizelle Bryant says Karen Huger is 'running' prison after her DUI case [PageSix]
• Katy Perry Slams 'Unhinged and Unhealed' Haters amid Blue Origin Flight and Tour Criticism: 'I'm Not Perfect' [People]
• Bella Ramsey, Harris Dickinson, Nicola Coughlan, Paapa Essiedu & Molly Manning Walker Among 400+ Signatories Of Open Letter To UK Film & TV Industry On Trans Rights, [Deadline]
• Natasha Lyonne to Direct Feature 'Uncanny Valley' Combining 'Ethical' AI and Traditional Filmmaking Techniques [Variety]

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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.

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

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

Sources [might cut off in certain apps]:

• Jessica Chastain takes aim at Blue Origin's controversial space flight: 'Utter defeat of American feminism' [Page Six]
• The Blue Origin flight showcased the utter defeat of American feminism [Guardian]
• Olivia Munn slams 'gluttonous' female Blue Origin crew going to space: 'People can't afford eggs', [Page Six]
• Martha Stewart Appears to Shade to Blue Origin Flight With Katy Perry Lyrics, [E!]
• Olivia Wilde shades Blue Origin after star-studded flight crew completes 10-minute space mission, [Page Six]
• Amanda Nguyen Shares the e.l.f. Beauty Staples She Packed for Historic All-Female Spaceflight (Exclusive), [People]
• Katy Perry brings special tribute to daughter Daisy on Blue Origin spaceflight as 4-year-old makes rare public appearance, [Page Six]
• Katy Perry Sang 'What a Wonderful World' During Blue Origin Rocket Ride, Then Kissed the Earth When She Landed, [People]
• Khloé Kardashian Admits It's 'Enticing' to Join a Blue Origin Journey to Space After Witnessing All-Female Flight, [People]
• 'Disgusted' Emily Ratajkowski accuses Blue Origin of 'destroying the planet' in fiery rant after star-studded space mission, [PageSix]
• Lauren Sánchez and Gayle King Hit Back at Blue Origin Flight Criticism: 'I Get Really Fired Up', [People]
• Katy Perry dissed by fast-food giant Wendy's after Blue Origin spaceflight: 'Can we send her back', [Page Six]
• Kesha Sips from Wendy's Cup After the Fast Food Chain Jokes About Sending Katy Perry Back to Space, [People]
• Kesha vs. Dr Luke Lawsuit [courts.state.ny]
• Katy Perry Deserves an Apology from Wendy's for 'Blatantly Inappropriate' Blue Origin Comments: Exclusive Source [People]
• Why Katy Perry is now regretting her Blue Origin space flight as she struggles with the continued criticism of her bizarre behavior [Daily Mail]
• Katy Perry may face 'career extinction' if she doesn't step back from public, PR expert warns [Daily Mail]
• The Blue Origin flight showcased the utter defeat of American feminism [The Guardian]
• One Giant Stunt for Womankind [New York Times]
• Even Levitating in Space, Katy Perry Manages to Get Dunked On [New York Times]
• Jeff Bezos sells Seattle home for record $63M after moving to Miami: See inside, [Page Sox]