In this episode, Katie and Amanda share their excitement for the upcoming Backstreet Boys concert and peak millennial nostalgia. They discuss the recent 2025 Emmy nominations, share their predictions for winners, and explore the latest celebrity hard launches. Plus, our book reports and who we're adding to our favorite book boyfriend list!

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Week Recap

02:48 Backstreet Boys Anticipation

04:38 Nostalgia for the 2000s MTV era

14:55 Upcoming Movies and Zendaya's Busy Schedule

16:43 Emmy Nominations Discussion

29:13 Celebrity Relationships and Hard Launches

33:26 Viral TikTok News and Wedding Trends

37:34 Book Adaptations and Casting News

40:06 Katie's Book Report- City of Gods and Monsters by Kayla Edwards and Left of Forever by Tarah Dewitt and Character Discussions

53:32 Recent Reads

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