Too Pop to Handle

Another week, more pop culture nonsense to discuss. This week we’re diving into Kelly Clarkson loving AI, Pete Davidson’s hot take on influencers, Taylor Swift’s SNL appearance, the rumored 2027 Coachella lineup, and so much more!

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

16:59 New Music Releases

22:29 Kelly Clarkson says she “loves AI”

26:60 Olivia Dean facing copyright lawsuit over ‘The Art of Loving’ track

30:58 Mia Goth files for divorce from Shia LeBouf

34:47 Shia LeBouf settles lawsuit with FKA Twigs over illegal NDA

37:02 Pete Davidson says influencers are "insane and lame"

42:54 Ashley Tisdale is “breaking his silence” on the toxic mom drama

46:55 Taylor Swift makes surprise appearance during Dakota Johnson’s SNL monologue

52:24 Coachella 2027 rumored lineup

57:32 Rihanna leaves shady comment on EJ Johnson post

59:40 Yes and Mess of the Week

Are the VMAs over, or do people just like to complain on the internet? This week we're recapping my week working the 2026 Video Music Awards, the New York Times Best Shows of the 21st Century List, Ryan Murphy teasing a Glee reboot, Sabrina Carpenter's new acting role, and so much more.

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Chapters: 00:00

Introduction 10:31

Taylor Swift - The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore review

24:18 2026 VMAs Recap

40:55 New York Times Top 100 Shows of the 21st Century

48:16 Olivia Rodrigo kicks off the Unraveled Tour

49:59 Lindsay Lohan set to star and produce in Netflix’s Return to You

52:30 Sabrina Carpenter and Margaret Qualley to join Tom Holland in Fred Astaire biopic

54:42 Ryan Murphy teases Glee reboot 58:47 Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary rated R for nudity

01:00:25 Teresa Giudice reveals Melania Giudice was laced with fentanyl during airport altercation

01:04:35 Yes and Mess of the Week

Bad week to be Ed Sheeran....anyway. This week we're diving into the Ed VS Macklemore of it all, Miley Cyrus' new album 'Bass Persuades', Channing Tatum's burner account, and soooo much more.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

12:03 New Music Releases

23:57 Miley Cyrus says she “doesn’t need to tour, fans will come to me”

30:45 Ed Sheeran performs first show post-Macklemore drama

38:40 Celine Dion makes her return to the stage for 26-show Paris residency

41:35 Lady Gaga and fiancé, Michael Polansky, welcome their first child

44:34 SNL announces two new cast members for season 52

47:08 Traitors US announces new cast

56:07 2026 Emmys recap

01:03:46 Channing Tatum tied to burner account leaving hate comments on Deuxmoi

01:06:56 Secret Live of Mormon Wives S5 recap

01:10:33 Real Housewives of New York City recap

01:13:59 Real Housewives of Salt Lake City recap

01:17:58 Yes and Mess of the Week

To nepo baby, or not to nepo baby...that is the question. This week we're diving into the Stella Lefty plagiarism scandals, Phaedra Parks and CT making their red carpet debut, A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary, and so much more. Fill out our listener survey for a free sticker! Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the newsletter

Episode Chapters:00:00 Introduction 04:24 New Music Releases 20:29 Ellie Goulding drops two new albums with no promotion 26:45 Stella Lefty faces plagiarism allegations 36:20 Elizabeth Holmes documentary coming from A24 40:35 Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter take home Emmys at the Creative Arts Emmys 44:39 Julia Roberts, Paul Rudd & Sarah Paulson set to star in ‘Small Mouth Sounds’ on Broadway 47:52 Alix Earle puts a pin in Alex Cooper drama 52:56 Should influencers be at the US Open?55:47 Yes and Mess of the Week

Miley Cyrus is releasing a new album and dropping her last name! This week, we're diving into Miley's 10th studio album announcement, 'Bass Persuades', Beyoncé's B'Day 20th anniversary tracklist, Olivia Rodrigo's first annual Daisy Chain Fields Festival, the season 35 Dancing with the Stars cast, and sooooo much more. Fill out our listener survey for a free sticker!Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the newsletterEpisode Chapters:00:00 Introduction 07:54 New Music Releases 13:04 Beyoncé announces B’Day 20th Anniversary Edition 19:27 Miley Cyrus announces 10th studio album ‘Bass Persuades’ 25:33 Olivia Rodrigo’s first-ever Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival 34:37 John Galliano will no longer be the subject of the 2027 Met Gala exhibit 40:24 Dancing with the Stars Season 35 cast reveal 46:59 Love Island USA S8 Reunion 54:48 Leah Remini has joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills 56:25 Yes and Mess of the Week

I took a trip back to 2008 with the Jonas Brothers, and it was incredible. This week, we're recapping the opening weekend of the Jonas Brothers' 'Burning Up Tour All Over Again' at Madison Square Garden, Lady Gaga and her fiancé's AI biotech company, Taylor Swift's upcoming award season campaign, and so much more.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

06:32 The End of Oak Street Review

10:57 New Music Releases

15:27 The Jonas Brothers kick off ‘The Burning Up Tour All Over Again’ at Madison Square Garden

27:48 Lady Gaga and fiancé Michael Polansky launch AI biotech startup

34:31 Taylor Swift’s Icon Sessions at the GRAMMY Museum

42:48 Ella Langley ties Lil Nas X and Shaboozey for the longest-running non-holiday #1 in Billboard Hot 100 history

45:06 ‘Clap If You Care: The Wendy Williams Show’ documentary set to air on Peacock in 2027

49:45 Yes and Mess of the Week

It's the most wonderful time of the year: VMA SEASON! We're breaking down the VMA nominations, yearning over Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo performing together, discussing Anne Hathaway and the Jonas Brothers becoming Disney Legends at D23, and so much more. 

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction 

11:38 New Music Releases 

17:06 Hayden Panettiere passes away at 36

21:35 Madonna leads 2026 VMA Nominations

28:28 Cynthia Erivo joins Ariana Grande for surprise performance at the O2

31:22 Anne Hathaway and the Jonas Brothers become Disney Legends at D23

39:09 Jonas Brothers extend ‘The Burnin’ Up Tour All Over Again” 

43:21 Chappell Roan joins Noah Kahan at sold-out Rose Bowl show 

48:51 ’10 Things I Hate About You’ Broadway preview date announced 

50:40 Yes and Mess of the Week 

Another KATSEYE member is “temporarily” taking a hiatus, so they say. This week, Andrew’s diving into Sophia’s hiatus, Tate McRae’s fake skincare routine, Anne Hathaway’s not-fake baby bump, Brad Pitt’s sobriety journey, and so much more. 

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

06:20 New Music Releases 

16:28 KATSEYE member Sophia announces temporary hiatus 

23:54 Tate McRae shows “post-show” skincare routine in Neutrogena ad 

29:14 Tom Holland and Zendaya host private wedding party in England 

33:29 Anne Hathaway addresses “fake bump” rumors 

36:57 Julie Andrews will not be in ‘The Princess Diaries 3’ 

41:42 Perez Hilton hospitalized after alarming TikTok livestream 

46:13 Brad Pitt reveals he is no longer sober after seven years 

52:59 Yes and Mess of the Week 

A lot of you are way too comfortable speaking about other people’s bodies on the internet… but we’ll get there. This week, we’re discussing Ariana Grande taking a break from the public, BTS protesting the Grammys, the problematic Met Gala theme, and so much more. Oh, and Lindsay Lohan is a redhead again! 

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Episode Chapters:

00:00 Introduction 

04:08 New Music Releases 

17:32 Ariana Grande is taking a step back from visibility following the Eternal Sunshine Tour 

29:16 Heated Rivalry team issues a statement urging fans to be normal 

32:15 BTS will not be submitting their music to the 2027 Grammys 

36:36 ‘Barbie 2’ on hold due to contract disputes 

40:37 ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ breaks all-time domestic box office record for the largest opening weekend

42:19 ‘The Voice’ Scores Celebrity Edition with Keke Palmer Hosting

45:53 2027 Met Gala Theme to highlight John Galliano

50:15 Tate McRae addresses MAGA rumors 

54:18 Yes and Mess of the Week 

Pouring one out for the “Nicolandria” community this week, but at what cost? The Love Island USA S7 couple have split, Victoria Beckham missed Mel C’s wedding, Katy Perry’s @ing the White House, and that’s only half of it. 

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Chapters 

00:00 Introduction 

06:44 New Music Releases 

20:41 Nicolandria Break Up

30:10 Jennifer Aniston exits Jennette McCurdy’s “I’m Glad My Mom Died” Series 

34:18 Ella Langley breaks Hot 100 record previously held by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey

41:03 Miley Cyrus teases 10th studio album 

47:34 Victoria Beckham missed Mel C’s wedding for the World Cup 

51:33 Katy Perry fires back at The White House for using her song in a TikTok

54:22 Yes and Mess of the Week