Queen Things

This week I’m flying solo (Erica’s out with food poisoning — send her love!) and diving into the delightful chaos of the internet’s reaction to our recent Taylor Swift take.

I unpack the Beyoncé comparisons, why I’m not here for the nonsense, and why I genuinely love making content that sparks convo.

Plus: thoughts on the motherhood penalty, a Love Island mess, and my personal top 5 live vocal performances of all time (shout out to Cynthia Erivo for the inspo).

It’s giving joy. It’s giving perspective. It’s giving one woman, one mic, and one very good time.

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References:

NYT Article: Motherhood Should Come with a Warning Label:

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/opinion/motherhood-penalty-career.html

Cierra Exits Love Island:

https://apnews.com/article/love-island-cierra-ortega-exits-377356df4eb101e3818150017ca2938d

Cynthia Erivo’s Top 7 vocal performances:

https://ew.com/cynthia-erivo-top-7-vocal-performances-sisqo-thong-song-11744743

KJ’s Top 5 Live Vocal Performances:

Kelly Clarkson:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtNc_AwzTDY&list=RDAtNc_AwzTDY&start_radio=1

Whitney Houston:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n9bxfxE25Y&list=RD_n9bxfxE25Y&start_radio=1

Beyoncé:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZelBd4k6k20&pp=0gcJCfwAo7VqN5tD

Sara Bareilles:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX7ZB15y1tc

Fantasia:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhCyrgK7vs0&list=RDjhCyrgK7vs0&start_radio=1

Buckle up, Queens. From the carpet heard ’round the world at the Bezos–Sánchez wedding to Beyoncé’s car stunt gone wrong (and her legendary recovery), we’re breaking down the tackiest, most terrifying, and most hilarious moments in pop culture this week.

We talk Lizzo’s surprisingly strong mixtape, Taylor Swift’s growing MAGA-adjacency problem, and why Venus and Serena launching a podcast with Elon Musk is not the power play it seems.

Plus, we check the comments section on the Baldoni–Blake drama and break down the Orlando/Katy split. 

It’s a Queen Things episode, so you already know we’re gonna give you side-eyes, deep dives, and a little righteous rage.

Subscribe, stream, and as always: don’t send us that wedding invitation unless it clears Canva.

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References:

Bezos-Sanchez Wedding:

https://www.instyle.com/lauren-sanchez-jeff-bezos-married-11747652

Katy and Orlando breakup:

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/katy-perry-orlando-bloom-split-break-up-1235372559/

Beyoncé’s Tour Malfunction:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/beyonce-cowboy-carter-tour-houston-car-malfunction/

Taylor with Will Compton and Taylor Lewan:

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/taylor-swift-under-fire-hanging-024509243.html

Venus and Serena Launch a New Podcast:

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/why-serena-venus-williams-chose-elon-musks-x-their-unfiltered-video-podcast-what-we-know-so-far-1736272

Lizzo’s Mixtape:

https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/lizzo-my-face-hurts-from-smiling-mixtape-listen-1236008536/

This week we’re talking about what happens when selective hearing meets a comment section debating Beyoncé and Taylor fandoms.

Then we get into the big stories: Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit gets tossed, Sabrina Carpenter drops an album cover that sends the internet into a tizzy, and the Grammys move the goalposts because Beyoncé had the audacity to win a country award.

The girls are thriving. The public is spiraling. Let’s get into it.

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References:

KJ’s TikTok on Beyoncé vs. Taylor fandoms:

https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7508821108125371694

Hailey and Justin’s Father’s Day Posts:

https://pagesix.com/2025/06/16/parents/hailey-bieber-sends-shady-message-to-justin-on-his-first-fathers-day/

Justin Bieber’s post publicly ending a friendship:

https://ew.com/justin-bieber-publicly-ends-friendship-defends-anger-heated-text-exchange-11755190

Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit dismissed / Blake’s response:

https://www.glamour.com/story/blake-lively-issued-a-powerful-statement-after-a-judge-dismissed-justin-baldonis-lawsuit-against-her

Sabrina Carpenter’s new album cover:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DKxDWGBxybt/

New Country Music Album Grammy categories:

https://www.grammy.com/news/harvey-mason-jr-2026-grammys-interview-new-categories

This week on Two Queens, Two Crowns, we dive headfirst into the internet’s favorite fake feud: Selena Gomez vs. Hailey Bieber. From Barney and ballet slippers to billion-dollar brands and baby Biebers, we walk through their careers, the fan conspiracies, the infamous tweets, and (of course) the Justin Bieber of it all.

But here’s what we kept coming back to:

Why are we still acting like the most interesting thing about two wildly successful women is the boy they both dated?

We break down the full timeline, unpack whether Hailey was “inspired” by Selena (👀), and talk about how the media, the fandoms, and Justin himself have all played a part in keeping this narrative alive. 

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References:
Hailey Bieber’s Vogue Cover and Interview:

https://www.vogue.com/article/hailey-bieber-summer-cover-2025-interview

This week on Two Queens, Two Crowns, we break down Chappell Roan’s latest “villain era” comments (is the hate real or just manufactured?), the bizarre moment Katy Perry accused a fan of DMing Orlando Bloom mid-show, and why the Reputation (TV) rollout feels… flat. Plus, updates on Meg Thee Stallion, Cardi B’s new boo, Megan’s Walmart swimwear line, and the deeply disturbing details emerging from the Diddy trial. Buckle up—it’s a lot.

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References:

Mented’s Thirst Quencher Lip Oil:

https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/collections/all-new-thirst-quencher-lip-oil

Billboard article about Chappell Roan:

https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/chappell-roan-villain-label-1235976459/

Look What You Made Me Do Debuts on The Handmaid’s Tale:

https://www.thecut.com/article/look-what-you-made-me-do-taylors-version-handmaids-tale.html

People Article about Katy Perry:

https://people.com/katy-perry-tells-fan-stop-messaging-orlando-bloom-vegas-show-11738272

USA Today article about Megan Thee Stallion:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/05/20/megan-thee-stallion-tory-lanez-comments/83747195007/

Megan Thee Stallion’s Swimsuit Line at Walmart:

https://www.walmart.com/brand/megantheestallion/10057100

This week on Two Queens, Two Crowns, we’re talking about two of the most iconic models in fashion history: Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell.

From their parallel rise as trailblazing supermodels to that unforgettable showdown on The Tyra Banks Show, we’re unpacking how the industry pitted these women against each other, the way race and representation shaped their careers, and why Tyra’s Vaseline giveaways and Naomi’s disinfecting wipes will always live rent-free in our minds.

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References:

From The Cut - I Made a Whopping $27.75 Selling Tyra Banks Beauty Products:

https://www.thecut.com/2016/06/tyra-banks-beautytainer.html

The Original Supermodels:

https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/fashion/super-models-vogue-cover-naomi-cindy-b2392006.html

Naomi keeping her airplane seat clean:

https://www.tiktok.com/@trippin/video/7370827628829297953

The Episode of The Tyra Show with Naomi:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=516JwxaFVy4

This week we’re diving back into the drama—starting with your comments on Katy Perry’s tour rollout. We break down how media literacy can save us from the rumor mill, what the Met Gala taught us about fashion fatigue, and why being “pro-motherhood” isn’t as simple as it sounds.

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References:

Sam Murphy’s TTPD Anniversary Review: https://www.tiktok.com/@popsamcam/video/7496200617774320926?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7490646476772050475

Diabolical Lies Podcast: https://www.diabolicalliespod.com/

Katy Perry’s Lifetimes Tour has people talking—and not always kindly. In this season opener, we break down the media’s comparisons between Katy and Taylor Swift, revisit their infamous feud, and explore what Katy might learn from Taylor’s career playbook. From pop flops to tour flares (and alien acrobatics?), we dive deep into the good, the bad, and the bewildering.

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References:

Swish Swish:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z18eMqK9BMM

Chained to the Rhythm:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nkGE1qw8Dg

Taylor Swift and Kary Perry Timeline:

https://ew.com/music/taylor-swift-katy-perry-timeline/

Katy Perry Album Backlash: https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/7/10/15847350/katy-perry-witness-backlash

Katy Perry’s Lifetimes Tour has people talking—and not always kindly. In this season opener, we break down the media’s comparisons between Katy and Taylor Swift, revisit their infamous feud, and explore what Katy might learn from Taylor’s career playbook. From pop flops to tour flares (and alien acrobatics?), we dive deep into the good, the bad, and the bewildering.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:

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IG:⁠@kjmiller, ⁠⁠@letabknow References:Swish Swish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z18eMqK9BMM

Chained to the Rhythm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nkGE1qw8Dg

Taylor Swift and Kary Perry Timeline: https://ew.com/music/taylor-swift-katy-perry-timeline/

Katy Perry Album Backlash: https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/7/10/15847350/katy-perry-witness-backlash

It's our Season Two Finale and we're bringing out the big guns! Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter are young, talented, and unbothered by the "feud" rumors. Let's talk about it!

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Songs Mentioned:Driver’s License - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttRz03c208g Skin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRZGnvpv8HA Sabrina singing Picture to burn - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWYXB0MGRNo Olivia singing Cruel Summer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3QXdS7wZroCruel summer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic8j13piAhQDeja Vu - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWgboQNNfB8 The Grudge - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt5wB7KXSaM Who’s Afraid of Little Ol Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOZFiX6hDXQ