In this hot topics special we talk Stassi Schroeder back on Vanderpump, Britney's new biopic adaptation, Joaquin Phoenix dropping out of gay cinema, and Mr Beast's newest allegations regarding his 'Squid Games' like reality show.

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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.

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Skips:

• Jenna Ortega Reveals Tim Burton Has a 'Jar of Eyeballs' in His House [People]
• Jennifer Lopez's longtime manager, inner circle never liked Ben Affleck: 'He's a triple-A a–hole,' source says [PageSix]
• Jake Paul Intends to Compete in Boxing at 2028 LA Olympics, Says He'll Win Gold Medal [BleacherReport]
• The moment Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay gets BITTEN by King's Guard horse... as she becomes latest London tourist to ignore warning sign [DailyMailUK]
• Caroline Stanbury once projectile vomited on Ozempic at The Abbey [PageSix]

Main Stories:

• Marcus Jordan appears to snort white powder substance while enjoying poolside lunch with girlfriend Ashley Stevenson in South of France [DailyMailUK]
• Lisa Vanderpump Series Renewed at Hulu, With 'VPR' Alum Stassi Schroeder Joining Cast [THR]
• Britney Spears' Former Assistant Felicia Culotta Reveals Her Casting Choices for Upcoming Biopic [JustJared]
• Joaquin Phoenix Drops Out of Todd Haynes' Gay Romance, 5 Days Before Production — Exclusive [IndieWire]
• The internet's love affair with YouTube's biggest star is showing cracks [BusinessInsider]
• IRL Squid Game competitors complain it was too real, reporting injuries and poor treatment as they fought for $5 million beneath a grinning MrBeast: 'We're all just looking up at the sky, screaming at him like he's god' [PCGamer]