In which we talk about our live show in Brooklyn, "The Sims" movie, Pharrell's weird politics, Eric Robert's new biography, and how Mr. Beast and Jake Paul want to feed the children

About:

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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• Matthew Lawson's Twitter: @_matthewlawson

Skips:

• 'The Sims' Movie Officially In the Works at Amazon MGM, Margot Robbie to Produce [JJ]
• Sean 'Diddy' Combs to be held without bail after sex trafficking, racketeering arrest [Page Six]
• Julia Fox sets record straight on pregnancy rumors after baby bump photo [Page Six]
• 'Incapacitated' Wendy Williams was only paid $82K for doc while creators likely made 'millions': suit, [Page Six]
• Blake Lively Addresses Domestic Violence Plot In 'It Ends With Us' Amid Rumored Feud With Justin Baldoni, [ET]

Main Stories:

• Pharrell Williams 'annoyed' by celebrities like Taylor Swift endorsing political candidates: 'Shut up. Nobody asked you', [Page Six] / [THR]
• Eric Roberts Issues Public Apology to Sister Julia Roberts In New Memoir 'Runaway Train' [JJ]
• How Ben Affleck Is Celebrating His 52nd Birthday, [ET]
• MrBeast Hits Back at Backlash After Launching Lunchables Competitor, [Newsweek]
• Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, Faces Class-Action Lawsuit From Contestants On Upcoming Prime Video Series 'Beast Games' [JJ]
• MrBeast Sued by Reality Show Contestants Who Allege 'Chronic Mistreatment' Including Lack of 'Access to Hygienic Products': Complaint, [People]