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Friday’s pop culture catch-up: Taylor Swift’s next performance is confirmed, Michael Douglas revisits his falling-out with Julia Roberts, and Summer House’s Bailey Taylor renews her “It Girl” copying allegations against Dave Portnoy’s Barstool Sports.

Plus: Journey drummer Deen Castronovo’s overnight hospitalization, the Crazy Rich Asians sequel series, and a premiere date for Ayo Edebiri and Will Sharpe’s Prodigies.

We also discuss Crystal Hefner’s plea to Jessica Biel about Playmates, Prince Harry’s reflections on depression and grief, David Byrne’s song built from Elon Musk’s own words, and Zara Larsson’s Trevor Project honor.

And Alexander Skarsgård’s transparent shoes inspire a footwear detour from Romancing the Stone to Jurassic World.

A personal note: next week’s episodes will be brief hotel-room recordings as I balance this unpaid passion project with work and single motherhood. Have a side gig or passion project of your own? Tell me about it!

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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10, here are places to find support for yourself or someone you care about.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — U.S.
Call or text 988, or chat online, for free, confidential support 24/7. You don’t have to be suicidal to reach out.
https://988lifeline.org/

• The Trevor Project — U.S., LGBTQ+ young people
Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or chat online. Free, confidential crisis support is available 24/7.
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

• Outside the U.S.
Find verified helplines and emotional support resources in your country:
https://findahelpline.com/

For ongoing support, a licensed mental health professional or your primary care provider can help you explore care options. If someone is in immediate physical danger or experiencing a medical emergency, contact local emergency services.

SOURCES

• Journey drummer Deen Castronovo — People:
https://people.com/journey-drummer-deen-castronovo-suffers-medical-emergency-during-concert-in-tulsa-12165580

• Taylor Swift’s Academy Museum Gala performance — ABC News:
https://abcnews.com/GMA/Culture/taylor-swift-perform-2026-academy-museum-gala/story?id=137101299

• Crazy Rich Asians sequel series — People:
https://people.com/crazy-rich-asians-sequel-tv-series-in-the-works-with-constance-wu-henry-golding-ronny-chieng-and-michelle-yeoh-12165207

• Prodigies premiere announcement — TheWrap:
https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/will-sharpe-ayo-edebiri-prodigies-premiere-date-first-look-apple-tv/

• Michael Douglas’s account of the Julia Roberts incident — People:
https://people.com/michael-douglas-once-drunkenly-scolded-julia-roberts-take-your-hands-off-my-son-then-bought-roses-to-apologize-12163346

• Romancing the Stone shoe-scene retrospective:
https://thirtyhertzrumble.com/romancing-the-stone/

• Jurassic World’s high-heels discussion — Glamour:
https://www.glamour.com/story/jurassic-world-2-teaser-bryce-dallas-howard-ditches-high-heels

• Alexander Skarsgård’s transparent shoes — Page Six:
https://pagesix.com/2026/10/08/style/alexander-skarsgard-clear-shoes-divide-fans-at-wicker-premiere/

• Bailey Taylor’s allegations — Taste of Reality:
https://tasteofreality.com/bailey-taylor-call-out-dave-portnoy-it-girl/

• Bailey Taylor and Dave Portnoy dispute background — Reality Blurb:
https://realityblurb.com/2026/10/06/summer-houses-bailey-taylor-accuses-dave-portnoy-of-copying-her-it-girl-brand-again-calls-him-a-rip-off/

• Crystal Hefner’s plea to Jessica Biel — People:
https://people.com/crystal-harris-jessica-biel-public-plea-reconsider-playing-hugh-hefner-wife-biopic-12165307

• Prince Harry’s mental health reflections — Entertainment Weekly:
https://ew.com/prince-harry-recalls-deep-depression-after-major-life-change-with-meghan-markle-12164839

• David Byrne and Daniel Pemberton’s new song — Pitchfork:
https://pitchfork.com/story/david-byrne-and-daniel-pemberton-made-a-song-using-weird-elon-musk-quotes/

• Zara Larsson’s Trevor Project honor — People:
https://people.com/zara-larsson-named-the-trevor-project-2026-mental-health-champion-exclusive-12165067

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A quick Thursday pop culture catch-up: Mia Goth files for divorce from Shia LaBeouf, Netflix greenlights a Lady Violet Bridgerton prequel, and Britney Spears shares a family outing to Dollywood with her sons.

Also today: Minka Kelly and Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds reportedly split after four years, Travis Barker explains his surgery, and TheWrap reports a larger projected loss for Tom Cruise’s Digger.

Plus, Jimmy Kimmel defends Guillermo Rodriguez after the Dancing With the Stars backlash, Rosie O’Donnell apologizes to Wynonna Judd, and genealogy research identifies a distant family connection between Sydney Sweeney and Marilyn Monroe.

Spoiler note: Includes the October 6 Dancing With the Stars elimination.

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SOURCES

• Mia Goth’s divorce filing — Associated Press:
https://apnews.com/article/mia-goth-shia-labeouf-divorce-e20aa2600ee89b943d77480797f954d4

• Lady Violet Bridgerton prequel — TheWrap:
https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/violet-bridgerton-prequel-series-netflix-shonda-rhimes/

• Minka Kelly and Dan Reynolds’ reported split — People:
https://people.com/minka-kelly-dan-reynolds-split-after-four-years-together-12147358

• Travis Barker’s surgery update — People:
https://people.com/travis-barker-reveals-he-underwent-surgery-after-experiencing-numbness-in-his-hands-12163676

• Digger’s projected financial loss — TheWrap:
https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/digger-tom-cruise-lose-250-million/

• Jimmy Kimmel defends Guillermo — TheWrap:
https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/jimmy-kimmel-message-guillermo-rodriguez-dancing-with-the-stars-haters/

• Guillermo and Witney Carson respond to judging feedback — Entertainment Weekly:
https://ew.com/guillermo-rodriguez-witney-carson-react-dwts-judge-carrie-ann-inaba-claim-joy-is-gone-12162387

• Rosie O’Donnell’s apology to Wynonna Judd — TheWrap:
https://www.thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/rosie-odonnell-wynonna-judd-apology-trump-supporter/

• Britney Spears’ Dollywood outing — Us Weekly:
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/britney-spears-shares-rare-photo-with-sons-on-dollywood-trip/

• Sydney Sweeney and Marilyn Monroe’s family connection — Entertainment Weekly:
https://ew.com/sydney-sweeney-marilyn-monroe-are-related-12162770

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A quick Wednesday catch-up: Whitney Rose reportedly files for divorce from Justin after nearly seventeen years, Ciara Miller exits Dancing With the Stars on Mariah Carey Night, and Raven-Symoné reflects on undergoing breast reduction surgery at fifteen.

Also today: the Emmys move to Prime Video beginning in 2027, a Paramount–Warner Bros. studio update, Nathan Fielder discusses his Elizabeth Holmes documentary, and Matthew Lillard opens up about feeling undervalued in Hollywood.

Quick updates include Travis Barker’s hospital post, Dennis Haskins’ reported cause of death, a remembrance of Freddie Jackson, Aaron Sorkin’s unusual writing injury, and Terri Irwin’s tribute marking thirty-five years since meeting Steve.

Spoiler note: Includes the October 6 Dancing With the Stars elimination.
Content note: Discussion of teenage body-image pressure, illness and bereavement.

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SOURCES

• Whitney Rose’s divorce filing — Page Six:
https://pagesix.com/2026/10/07/celebrity-news/rhoslc-star-whitney-rose-files-for-divorce-from-husband-justin-after-16-years-of-marriage/

• Dancing With the Stars results — ABC News:
https://abcnews.com/amp/GMA/Culture/dancing-with-the-stars-season-35-who-is-eliminated/story?id=136377567

• Mariah Carey Night scores and performances — TheWrap:
https://www.thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/dancing-with-the-stars-week-4-elimination-mariah-carey-night/

• Raven-Symoné’s interview — People:
https://people.com/raven-symone-regrets-breast-reduction-before-puberty-12161197

• Emmys streaming agreement — Amazon’s official announcement:
https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/prime-video-emmy-awards-deal

• Paramount and Warner Bros. film divisions — TheWrap:
https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/deals-ma/skydance-film-chiefs-say-divisions-function-independently/

• Nathan Fielder and the Elizabeth Holmes documentary — TheWrap:
https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/nathan-fielder-needs-help-to-understand-elizabeth-holmes-doc/

• Elizabeth Holmes conviction — U.S. Department of Justice:
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndca/pr/theranos-founder-elizabeth-holmes-found-guilty-investor-fraud

• Elizabeth Holmes sentence — U.S. Department of Justice:
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndca/pr/elizabeth-holmes-sentenced-more-11-years-defrauding-theranos-investors-hundreds

• Matthew Lillard’s interview — People:
https://people.com/matthew-lillard-hollywood-doesnt-understand-40-years-nobody-equates-greatness-exclusive-12159512

• Travis Barker’s hospital post — People:
https://people.com/travis-barker-shares-hospital-bed-photo-joined-by-wife-kourtney-kardashian-12162260

• Dennis Haskins’ cause of death — Entertainment Weekly:
https://ew.com/saved-by-the-bell-star-dennis-haskins-cause-of-death-revealed-12146852

• Freddie Jackson remembrance — Associated Press:
https://apnews.com/article/freddie-jackson-dies-obit-a83a9d8c7164fd73b99f15fbb97b02eb

• Aaron Sorkin’s writing injury — TheWrap:
https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/aaron-sorkin-recalls-broken-nose-writing-newsroom-scene/

• Terri Irwin’s tribute — People:
https://people.com/terri-irwin-posts-tribute-to-steve-irwin-35-years-after-they-met-12161853

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Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero” debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100—and all four new Encore tracks land in the top five. CeeGee revisits her first-listen favorite, “Cleveland!”

Also today: Ariana Madix says she wasn’t told a Love Island Australia promo she filmed would use AI, Kylie Jenner’s reported Hulu thriller sparks an acting-and-access conversation, and Michael Douglas discusses family connections, marriage and his new memoir.

We cover the pause in The Batman Part II production, the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, Steven Tyler’s vocal recovery and Gabby Windey’s injury. Sensitive updates include Michael Flatley’s loss, the Lowe family’s tribute to Fiona, Caleb Flynn’s sentence, Halle Berry’s custody dispute and a new filing involving Dolly Parton’s estate.

We finish with Simu Liu and Allison Hsu’s wedding, a remembrance of Robert Kelker-Kelly, Sandra Bullock thanking the Practical Magic 2 crew, and Dirty Dancing’s Broadway announcement.

Content note: Discussion of bereavement, murder, injury and allegations of child abuse. Allegations in ongoing cases remain disputed.

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Sources:

• Taylor Swift’s chart debut — Billboard:
https://www.billboard.com/lists/taylor-swift-patient-zero-hot-100-number-one-debut/

• Encore tracks and chart records — Billboard Brasil:
https://billboard.com.br/taylor-swift-patient-zero-top-100-billboard/

• Ariana Madix’s objection to the AI-assisted promo — Pedestrian:
https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/ariana-madix-love-island-australia-ai-promo-backlash

• Kylie Jenner’s reported Hulu project — TheWrap:
https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/kylie-jenner-bachelorette-weekend-thriller-nears-series-order-hulu/

• Michael Douglas on the nepo-baby label — Entertainment Weekly:
https://ew.com/michael-douglas-says-nepo-baby-label-pisses-me-off-12159477

• Michael Douglas’s Diane Sawyer interview — ABC News:
https://abcnews.com/GMA/Culture/michael-douglas-talks-affair-kathleen-turner-growing-dads/story?id=136988752

• The Batman Part II production pause — Variety:
https://au.variety.com/2026/film/global/the-batman-2-pauses-production-matt-reeves-steps-away-41001/

• Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger — Reuters:
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/paramount-wraps-up-mega-warner-bros-merger-create-hollywood-powerhouse-skydance-2026-10-06/

• Merger settlement and commitments — Associated Press:
https://apnews.com/article/f30a8a9a4d26393177bc1af5bff1e990

• Steven Tyler’s vocal recovery — Page Six:
https://pagesix.com/2026/10/06/celebrity-news/steven-tylers-vocal-cord-status-revealed-ahead-of-aerosmiths-hollywood-bowl-shows/

• Gabby Windey’s injury — People:
https://people.com/former-bachelorette-star-gabby-windey-says-she-broke-her-back-in-vibration-plate-accident-12160096

• Niamh O’Brien’s death and dance career — The Irish Times:
https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/2026/10/05/niamh-obrien-irish-dancer-and-wife-of-michael-flatley-dies-aged-52/

• Mabel Lowe’s tribute to Fiona — TODAY/NBC:
https://www.nbcsandiego.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/mabel-lowe-pays-tribute-to-fiona-lowe/4083077/

• Caleb Flynn’s sentence — Associated Press:
https://apnews.com/article/caleb-flynn-trial-sentencing-american-idol-killing-3cf53238562ad33f2546c59aad5ca2f4

• Halle Berry’s custody filing — Entertainment Weekly:
https://ew.com/halle-berry-accuses-ex-olivier-martinez-of-turning-their-son-against-her-12160267

• Dolly Parton estate filing — Rolling Stone:
https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/dolly-parton-estate-nephew-lawsuit-caution-tape-101873/

• Simu Liu and Allison Hsu’s wedding — People:
https://people.com/simu-liu-marries-allison-hsu-11735066

• Robert Kelker-Kelly’s death — Entertainment Weekly:
https://ew.com/robert-kelker-kelly-dead-days-of-our-lives-star-62-12159964

• Practical Magic 2 behind the scenes — People:
https://people.com/watch-sandra-bullock-get-emotional-as-she-thanks-practical-magic-2-crew-for-recreating-beloved-house-from-original-exclusive-12160039

• Dirty Dancing on Broadway — People:
https://people.com/dirty-dancing-stage-musical-is-coming-to-broadway-12160756

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Taylor Swift surprises Dakota Johnson on Saturday Night Live, and a former Raiders player’s “don’t come” comment gets the football context it needs.

CeeGee also catches up on Kathleen Turner’s wonderfully unbothered response to Michael Douglas’s Romancing the Stone confession, Kim Kardashian’s concerns about North West pursuing entertainment work, and Apple Martin’s runway debut.

Plus: Verity and Digger have very different box-office weekends, and we explain the five changes Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s “Kenan’s Law” petition asks social media platforms to make following Ken Urker’s death.

Quick yaps include Ethan Hawke’s embarrassing Hamlet hot-mic memory, Olivia Colman’s Miu Miu runway debut—and why her gray hair needs its own headlines—and Disney titles heading to Netflix. We also acknowledge Isaiah Washington’s disclosure about the loss of his wife, Jenisa Garland.

Content note: Discussion of bereavement, a suspected overdose, and online harassment. Ken Urker’s official cause of death has not been announced. Kenan’s Law is a petition seeking legislative consideration, not an enacted law.

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Sources:

• Taylor Swift’s SNL appearance — Entertainment Weekly:
https://ew.com/taylor-swift-crashes-dakota-johnson-snl-monologue-12157551

• Former Raiders player’s Taylor Swift comment — Yahoo Sports:
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/taylor-swift-don-t-come-170746115.html

• Chiefs–Raiders result — Reuters:
https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/chiefs-improve-4-0-with-tight-win-over-raiders--flm-2026-10-05/

• Kathleen Turner responds to Michael Douglas — People:
https://people.com/kathleen-turner-responds-to-michael-douglas-confession-about-their-long-ago-affair-exclusive-12153055

• Kim Kardashian on North’s ambitions — Page Six:
https://pagesix.com/2026/10/04/celebrity-news/kim-kardashian-says-she-has-to-hold-back-north-13-from-some-projects-as-teen-pursues-stardom/

• Kim Kardashian on healing before dating — People:
https://people.com/kim-kardashian-says-she-needed-to-heal-before-dating-again-single-for-5-years-12159118

• Apple Martin’s runway debut — Harper’s Bazaar:
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a73977216/apple-martin-runway-debut-chloe-summer-2027-show-photos/

• Verity and Digger box office — Variety:
https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/digger-box-office-majorly-bombs-verity-scores-1236898521/

• Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s petition — People:
https://people.com/gypsy-rose-blanchard-launches-petition-to-combat-harassment-after-ken-urker-death-12157576

• Kenan’s Law — full petition:
https://www.change.org/p/support-kenan-s-law-fight-online-harassment

• Isaiah Washington’s family loss — People:
https://people.com/greys-anatomy-star-isaiah-washington-says-wife-died-massive-stroke-1-year-ago-12159184

• Ethan Hawke’s hot-mic memory — People:
https://people.com/ethan-hawke-recalls-bad-mouthing-director-while-micd-up-12151319

• Olivia Colman’s runway debut — Vogue:
https://www.vogue.com/article/olivia-colman-miu-miu-spring-2027-paris-fashion-week-model

• Olivia Colman’s gray hair coverage — InStyle:
https://www.instyle.com/olivia-colman-runway-debut-embracing-natural-gray-hair-paris-fashion-week-12157321

• Disney titles licensed to Netflix — Variety:
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/disney-licenses-titles-netflix-ice-age-movies-will-trent-percy-jackson-and-the-olympians-felicity-1236897256/

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A heartbreaking headline, a decades-old Hollywood secret, and a television rant to close out the week.

Today on It’s All Yappening, CeeGee covers the death of Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s partner, Ken Urker, and what Gypsy has shared. Authorities are investigating; an official cause of death has not been announced.

Then, Michael Douglas reveals his secret relationship with Kathleen Turner while filming Romancing the Stone—and yes, I love that movie. Plus, Pete Davidson’s complaints about women earning millions online have me asking a few questions of my own.

We also cover the Big Brother season 28 winner before settling into what I’m watching: Adults has me cry-laughing, while Ted Lasso has officially pushed me from annoyance-watching into hate-watching.

Content note: Discussion of death and a suspected overdose. Spoilers for the Big Brother season 28 finale and recent Ted Lasso episodes.

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SOURCES

Ken Urker’s death — People:
https://people.com/ken-urker-gypsy-rose-blanchard-s-fiance-and-father-of-her-daughter-dies-on-birthday-12153433

Gypsy Rose’s statement — People:
https://people.com/gypsy-rose-blanchard-says-partner-ken-urker-overdosed-exclusive-12153610

Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner — People:
https://people.com/michael-douglas-reveals-he-kathleen-turner-were-once-secret-lovers-exclusive-12138350

Pete Davidson’s influencer comments — Variety:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dd6yUWkhEtS/

Big Brother finale — Entertainment Weekly:
https://ew.com/big-brother-winner-season-28-revealed-devens-drew-taylor-12152908

Adults — FX:
https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/adults

Ted Lasso, season 4, episode 9 — Vulture:
https://www.vulture.com/article/ted-lasso-recap-season-4-episode-9-apple-tv.html

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Alix Earle says she has never read a book—and CeeGee’s position in the Alix Earle–Alex Cooper divorce is officially under administrative review. Please, people: get a library card and download Libby.

Plus, Jim Carrey quietly marries his longtime girlfriend Min Ah, Will Arnett confirms his new relationship with 28-year-old fashion designer Emma Marciano, and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County has casting drama before it has even premiered.

We’re also talking about Travis and Jason Kelce’s review of Taylor Swift’s “Cleveland!,” Suleika Jaouad preparing for her third bone-marrow transplant, and Sylvester Stallone’s very reasonable response to getting a biopic while he is still alive.

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People — Jim Carrey marries Min Ah
https://people.com/jim-carrey-marries-min-ah-12150846

People — Will Arnett confirms he is “very happy” in a new relationship
https://people.com/will-arnett-says-hes-very-happy-new-relationship-smartless-find-out-new-girlfriend-12147184

Vulture — The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County cast and premiere
https://www.vulture.com/article/secret-lives-of-mormon-wives-orange-county-cast-intro-video.html

People — Travis and Jason Kelce react to Taylor Swift’s “Cleveland!”
https://people.com/travis-and-jason-kelce-give-their-reaction-to-taylor-swifts-song-cleveland-12148869

People — Suleika Jaouad prepares for a third bone-marrow transplant
https://people.com/jon-batiste-wife-suleika-jaouad-to-undergo-third-bone-marrow-transplant-amid-cancer-journey-12151101

People — Alix Earle’s reading confession
https://people.com/alix-earle-divides-the-internet-on-her-wild-reading-confession-12149367

Vulture — Sylvester Stallone reacts to I Play Rocky
https://www.vulture.com/article/sylvester-stallone-mixed-feelings-i-play-rocky-biopic.html

Cinéfest — I Play Rocky wins the Audience Choice Award
https://www.sudbury.com/lifestyle/sylvester-stallone-biopic-terry-fox-doc-earn-honours-at-cinefest-12839970

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It’s a quick Wednesday yap! Taylor Hanson gets MMMBopped out of the Dancing With the Stars ballroom during Yacht Rock Night, Julia Stiles pushes through a rib injury, and Derek Hough gets cut off while attempting to deliver an actual critique.

Plus, Todd Rundgren declares that Taylor Swift “ruined music”—and apparently thinks one of her greatest talents is growing her hair. Sir, Taylor did not confiscate America’s instruments.

Blake Lively has reportedly parted ways with her longtime publicist following nearly two decades together, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are condemning an alleged paparazzi intrusion involving Archie and Lilibet’s school.

We’re also remembering Fiona Lowe, the 13-year-old daughter of Chad Lowe and Kim Painter, following her family’s heartbreaking announcement.

Finally, Hoda Kotb surprises her former Today coworkers—and accidentally catches Savannah Guthrie in her underwear.

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Entertainment Weekly — Dancing With the Stars Yacht Rock Night recap
https://ew.com/dwts-season-35-week-3-recap-12147576

Entertainment Weekly — Derek Hough gets cut off during judging
https://ew.com/derek-hough-frustrated-cut-off-by-dwts-producers-while-giving-feedback-12148524

Vulture — Todd Rundgren discusses Taylor Swift
https://www.vulture.com/article/todd-rundgren-has-seen-everything.html

Entertainment Weekly — Todd Rundgren’s Taylor Swift comments
https://ew.com/todd-rundgren-says-taylor-swift-ruined-music-12146940

Page Six — Blake Lively reportedly parts ways with Leslie Sloane
https://pagesix.com/2026/09/29/celebrity-news/blake-lively-drops-longtime-publicist-leslie-sloane-after-justin-baldoni-debacle/

Entertainment Weekly — Chad Lowe and Kim Painter announce the death of their daughter Fiona
https://ew.com/chad-lowe-kim-painter-daughter-fiona-dies-12148653

Reuters — Harry and Meghan condemn alleged paparazzi conduct near their children’s school
https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/prince-harrys-children-targeted-by-european-paparazzi-while-school-england-2026-09-30/

Entertainment Weekly — Hoda Kotb surprises Savannah Guthrie
https://ew.com/hoda-kotb-surprises-naked-savannah-guthrie-in-today-dressing-room-12147196

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The trailer for Netflix’s new Matthew Perry documentary made me sob, and today I’m talking about why Friends remains such an important comfort show for me—even when I recognize the ways it hasn’t aged well—and why Matthew’s struggle with addiction still hits so hard.

We’re also carefully unpacking Teresa Giudice’s claim that fentanyl was found in Milania Giudice’s system, what Milania said in response and what has—and has not—been independently confirmed.

Plus: Will Reeve shares his testicular cancer diagnosis and encouraging recovery, Lark Voorhies remembers her Saved by the Bell costar Dennis Haskins, and I give Taylor Swift’s four new songs an extremely preliminary review. “Cleveland!” is currently winning, but I reserve the right to change my mind.

Then we have quick developing updates involving Hayden Panettiere’s estate, Lindsay Clancy’s possible retrial and a new possible ransom note in the search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy.

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SOURCES:

Netflix — The One About Matthew Perry
https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/the-one-about-matthew-perry-release-date-news

Page Six — Teresa Giudice’s comments about Milania Giudice
https://pagesix.com/2026/09/28/celebrity-news/teresa-giudice-claims-daughter-milania-had-fentanyl-in-her-system-in-airport-clash-bodycam-i-want-to-save-your-life/

Variety — Will Reeve’s cancer diagnosis and recovery
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/gma-anchor-will-reeve-testicular-cancer-diagnosis-1236877986/

The Atlantic — Review of Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026/09/taylor-swift-the-encore-review/688815/

Associated Press — Hayden Panettiere estate filing
https://apnews.com/article/643ce3c2adccf73c7bae37ef2eb3ccc1

Reuters — Lindsay Clancy’s post-mistrial court hearing
https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/lindsay-clancy-returns-court-key-hearing-after-us-murder-case-mistrial-2026-09-29/

Entertainment Weekly — Possible new ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie investigation
https://ew.com/nancy-guthrie-disappearance-new-ransom-note-investigated-12146815

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Taylor Swift officially becomes the most-awarded artist in MTV VMA history—and premieres her star-studded “Patient Zero” video with Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell.

I’m breaking down Taylor’s historic night, her touching tribute to Dolly Parton, Madonna’s massive VMAs return, Sienna Spiro’s Best New Artist win and the George Michael tribute featuring a surprise appearance from Adam Lambert.

Plus, the latest on Milania Giudice, Taylor Frankie Paul’s possible exit from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Olivia Rodrigo’s incredible dissolving tour dress, DJ Pauly D and Nikki Hall’s Las Vegas engagement, and Neil Patrick Harris and Julianne Hough heading to Broadway in Damn Yankees.

I’m finally back home and ready to return to our regularly scheduled yapping!

Everything everyone’s talking about today.

SOURCES:

2026 MTV VMA winners — CBS/MTV:
https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/mtv/shows/2026-mtv-video-music-awards-vmas-on-cbs/releases/?view=113315-winners-revealed-for-the-2026-mtv-video-music-awards-vmas-on-cbs

Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero” music video — Variety:
https://au.variety.com/2026/music/global/taylor-swift-vmas-patient-zero-music-video-premiere-40779/

2026 VMA performances and George Michael tribute — Pitchfork:
https://pitchfork.com/story/vmas-2026-all-of-the-performances/

Milania Giudice receiving professional care — Us Weekly:
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/milania-giudice-receiving-professional-care-amid-airport-video/

Taylor Frankie Paul addresses her Mormon Wives future — People:
https://people.com/taylor-frankie-paul-says-she-has-no-desire-to-move-forward-with-mormon-wives-12132590

Mikayla Matthews responds to Taylor Frankie Paul’s exit — Cosmopolitan:
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a73834134/mikayla-matthews-slomw-exit/

Olivia Rodrigo’s dissolving Unraveled Tour dress — Vogue:
https://www.vogue.com/article/olivia-rodrigo-melting-dress-unraveled-tour

DJ Pauly D and Nikki Hall’s engagement — Us Weekly:
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/jersey-shore-alum-dj-pauly-d-is-engaged-to-nikki-hall/

Damn Yankees Broadway revival announcement:
https://omdkc.com/damn-yankees-revival-to-open-on-broadway-this-spring-starring-neil-patrick-harris-julianne-hough-and-austin-scott/