Summer House scandal alert! Lori is back stateside to unpack the Amanda Batula–West Wilson drama from Bravo’s Summer House. Julia spills the juiciest revelations from Liza Minnelli’s book Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!. We break down the must-see movie between The Drama, Project Hail Mary, and The Devil Wears Prada, plus Cher’s next big role. Julia’s caught up on Nordic Noir, Real Housewives of Rhode Island returns, and we weigh in on the buzziest book of the year – Strangers by Belle Burden – versus the one you should skip. Plus: why Howie Mandel got testy with Kelly Ripa (and we’re on his side!).

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The windmills of Julia’s mind are spinning as we dive into Nordic Noir, the swoony finale of Love Story on FX, and jaw-dropping theater lore about Liza Minnelli. We unpack buzz around The Real Housewives of Rhode Island and Ladies of London, and break down Andy Cohen’s surprising Watch What Happens Live clash with Sarah Michelle Gellar. Plus: Tiger Woods headlines, Kim Novak’s strong reaction to Sydney Sweeney portraying her in Scandalous, Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes’ hard launch, Gosling’s unexpected love for Days of Our Lives and Deidre Hall, and why eyebrows are raised at Condé Nast over Anne Hathaway’s Harper’s Bazaar cover. We also remember Minnesota Viking Joey Browner and share the latest updates on the Big Little Lies sequel — all the pop culture news, TV talk, and celebrity drama you need this week!

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Lori hate-watched The Madison so you don’t have to, while outrage erupts over Coca-Cola discontinuing Minute Maid juice concentrate (yes, it’s time to stock up!). We break down the growing accountability facing social media companies, preview The Dog Stars hitting theaters, and give a spoiler-free (but still juicy) discussion of The Drama starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. Sports fans get ready for the Gophers women’s basketball matchup and the University of Minnesota’s beloved “blanket lady,” plus we spotlight the body’s most underrated muscle. Meghan Thee Stallion earns rave reviews in Moulin Rouge! on Broadway, Savannah Guthrie sits down with Hoda Kotb, and music news includes updates on Keith Urban, a Jon Bon Jovi biopic, and the Pussycat Dolls’ upcoming tour. Also: the No Kings protest, Julia’s neck-taping experiment, a smart spring-cleaning tip, and a must-read thriller recommendation — The Island by Adrian McKinty.

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From buzzy book recommendations to pop culture headlines, this episode covers it all — including new reads The Storm by Rachel Hawkins, Crooks and Whiplash River by Lou Berney, plus The Art of a Lie by Laura Shepherd-Robinson. Julia shares why she loved The Madison, while we unpack rumors surrounding Nicole Kidman and Simon Baker, preview Netflix’s upcoming thriller Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen to You, and check in on the buzz around Project Hail Mary. There’s life talk too — a mother-of-the-groom dress update, a Spider Solitaire obsession, and wedding excitement — alongside sports headlines including Travis Kelce’s new deal and a thrilling buzzer-beater by the Minnesota Golden Gophers women's basketball team. Pop culture runs deep with updates on Justin Timberlake, Gwyneth Paltrow vs. Cher energy, BTS’s return, and Celine Dion eyeing Paris. We also dive into Liza Minnelli’s memoir, ABC canceling The Bachelorette featuring Taylor Frankie Paul, the greatest female-friendship TV shows ever, and a post-Oscars style check-in on Timothée Chalamet.

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The Oscars aftermath continues as we break down what brought stars to tears, Hollywood’s Oscar-winning couples, and the biggest awards season buzz. Oprah sits down with the woman at the center of the viral Coldplay kiss cam fiasco, while The Correspondent heads to the big screen. Julia reviews Nuremberg on Netflix starring Russell Crowe and Rami Malek, plus early rave reactions to Project Hail Mary. We are obsessed with Michelle Pfeiffer in The Madison on Paramount+, unpack rumors about Nicole Kidman and Simon Baker, and react to Jerry O’Connell banning himself from podcasting. TV nostalgia hits as Lisa Kudrow’s The Comeback returns, and the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot gets canceled?! Plus, Julia listens to Harry Styles’ new album and finds the perfect (designer!) mother-of-the-groom dress.

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This is the Oscars episode — and Lori challenges anyone to deliver a more thorough and concise Academy Awards recap! We cover everything: Conan O’Brien hosting, a standout year for horror films, the In Memoriam, buzz around Timothée Chalamet and Michael B. Jordan, the biggest winners and losers, Guillermo’s red carpet coverage, why Sean Penn skipped the ceremony, memorable presenters, and the tribute to Robert Redford. Lori issues a correction for Barbra Streisand before we break down the best red carpet fashion and the night’s most viral moments. Plus, a few non-Oscars tidbits — Mother Nature is having a weather woody (thanks Lori), movie reviews of Elvis Epic and Crime 101, the cancellation of Access Hollywood, and new must-watch TV including The Madison (Paramount+), Imperfect Women (Apple TV+), and RJ Decker (ABC/Hulu). It’s Lori & Julia at their best — an awards-season episode you simply cannot miss.

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The Oscars are almost here, and we’re sharing the one name you need to watch for during the In Memoriam segment. We dive into pop-culture headlines including Hudson Williams in defense of pubic hair and a clever marketing stunt for The Devil Wears Prada sequel. Reality TV drama on Ladies of London, while we preview new series The Madison and chat about Kurt Russell’s appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers. In sports news, Tony Dungy loses his job, and in books, Christina Applegate tops the bestseller list. More must-reads – Skylark by Paula McLain and Carolina Moonset by Matt Goldman. Plus, a Harvard study on why having a sister may boost mental health and a simple life hack to keep fruit flies away — all the entertainment, TV, celebrity, and lifestyle news you need this week!

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We’re breaking down the biggest pop culture headlines of the week — from Britney Spears’ DUI arrest and Ryan Gosling hosting Saturday Night Live to Cher’s son’s wedding and Timothée Chalamet sparking controversy in the ballet and opera world (did it hurt his Oscar chances?). With Oscars buzz heating up, we discuss whether Barbra Streisand will take the stage and revisit the most divisive Best Picture winners of all time. On TV, we’re excited about Scarpetta on Prime, the laugh-out-loud comedy Rooster, and why Lori is still on the fence about DTF St. Louis. Plus, Daryl Hannah sets the record straight in The New York Times about her portrayal in Love Story on FX, a perfect girls’ weekend idea, Jeff Daniels’ latest role, and Liza Minnelli’s book is out!

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Lori’s TV Guide report is packed this week: Outlander returns for its final season, Rachel Zoe is saving The Real Housewives, and the buzz around the Netflix series Vladimir. Julia watched Paul McCartney: Man on the Run — twice! — while we celebrate the incredible career of Neil Sedaka. Plus: Pink claps back and sparks rumors she could replace Kelly Clarkson on TV, words to live by from Liza Minnelli, and a surprising Hollywood flashback involving Christina Applegate and Brad Pitt. We also talk Michael Douglas and his upcoming memoir Raw, the unprecedented winning streak of The Pitt, PR advice for Justin Timberlake, and the classic lesson of the Streisand Effect. There’s also a heartfelt reaction to the latest Elvis Presley film, a random thought on bell peppers, and this week’s book picks: Gutshot Straight by Lou Berney, And There He Kept Her by Joshua Moehling, and Lori’s next read, A Marriage at Sea.

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We’re back with a full breakdown of the Actor Awards (aka SAG), from the stunning red carpet fashion (and the total misses) to the speeches that had us talking. The dish continues as we deep dive into Michelle Williams in Dying for Sex, followed by a high-stakes update on Julia’s grueling quest for the ultimate Mother of the Groom dress. Plus, we’re chatting Connor Storrie on SNL and the massive shoes Harry Styles has to fill. To top it all off, we’re hosting our first author interview on the pod with the incredible Wade Rouse (aka Viola Shipman) to talk about his new must-read novel, That’s What Friends Are For.

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