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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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:

• '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]