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2025 is halfway over, let’s take a look back at my favorite songs of the year so far and what songs I think will remain on my favorite list by the end of the year.

PLUS my night out with Lorde at Baby’s All Right, Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus performing together in Paris, Reneé Rapp playing MSG, Cardi B cheating the system, and more!

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Episode Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:26 Partying with Lorde at Baby’s All Right

16:39 New Music Releases

27:51 Cardi B announces sophomore album “Am I the Drama?”

31:43 Beyoncé surprises Paris crowd with Miley Cyrus and Jay-Z

40:46 Reneé Rapp announces “Bite Me Tour” dates

44:01 Miley Cyrus and Naomi Campbell receive backlash after fan event

51:18 Favorite Tracks of 2024 (So far)

01:09:53 RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 Recap

01:18:56 Love Island Season 7 Recap

01:24:57 Yes and Mess of the Week

Everything Sabrina Carpenter does is for the girls and the gays, what's not clicking? From her "Man's Best Friend" album cover to her Rolling Stone cover, and everything in between, we're covering the woman on everyone's lips this this week. Plus the Traitors Season 4 cast, new Grammys categories, Dua Lipa's engagement, and Zara Larson spilling the tea. Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to my SubstackSave 20% with code TOOPOPTOHANDLEChapters00:00 Introduction 04:43 New Music Releases 08:11 Grammys introduce new country album awards for 2026 11:42 Zara Larson speaks up about women working with Dr. Luke 16:12 Dua Lipa confirms engagement to Callum Turner 19:40 Traitors Season 4 Cast Announcement 27:56 Sabrina Carpenter on the cover of Rolling Stone, announces new album “Man’s Best Friend” 47:21 RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars 10 Recap55:42 Love Island USA S7 Recap01:00:15 Yes and Mess

As Cole Escola once said, "I'm in love with Broadway and I don't care WHO knows it!" We're recapping the 78th Tony Awards: all of the wins, snubs, performances, and gushing about Cynthia Erivo for 45 minutes. Plus Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's date night, the future of RHONY, the Wicked: For Good trailer, and Primavera Sound.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

07:04 New Music Releases

17:58 Primavera Sound 2025 Recap (Charli xcx, Sabrina Carpenter, + Chappell Roan)

24:54 Wicked: For Good Trailer is here and I’m obsessed

28:38 Lorde hosts listening party in a parking garage in London

30:35 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend cousin’s wedding in Knoxville, Tennessee

32:45 Brynn Whitfield announces she will not be returning to RHONY

37:56 78th Annual Tony’s Recap

01:05:15 RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 Bracket 2 Recap

01:21:24 Yes and Mess of the Week

Miley Cyrus is back with her ninth studio album, Something Beautiful, and who better to break this album down with than Beckie and Mollie from the Talk Miley To Me Podcast!? We're breaking down Miley's latest album track by track and discussing past album parallels, her production choices, and of course how insane her vocals are.

Chapters:00:00 Introduction 

00:13:48 Prelude

00:19:23 Something Beautiful

00:28:21 End of the World

00:35:56 More to Lose

00:46:03 Interlude 1

00:48:47 Easy Lover

01:00:34 Interlude 2

01:01:26 Golden Burning Sun

01:13:31 Walk of Fame 

01:24:10 Pretend You’re God 

01:29:37 Every Girl You’ve Ever Loved 

01:35:20 Reborn

01:41:46 Give Me Love 

01:48:14 Overall thoughts 

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Our favorite non-media-trained diva, Reneé Rapp, is back and better (and gayer) than ever. Let’s dive into her Cosmo cover story and see what’s in store for her “Bite Me” album.

PLUS Taylor Swift owning her masters, Patti LuPone’s apology, JoJo Siwa’s new man, and more! 

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00:00 Introduction (Cowboy Carter Tour, Cynthia Erivo album listening party, and more)

14:02 New Music Releases

24:24 Taylor Swift buys her masters back 

31:37 Patti LuPone apologies to Audra McDonald, Kecia Lewis, and the Broadway community after New Yorker profile

41:08 JoJo Siwa confirms relationship with Chris Hughes after Celebrity Big Brother season

46:55 Reneé Rapp on the cover of Cosmo, Good Hang with Amy Poehler, and saving the AMA’s

01:04: 47 Overcompensating Review

01:05:54 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 Recap

01:12:40 Yes and Mess of the Week

I can't talk right now, I'm having a Lorde summer. We're recapping Lorde's Rolling Stone cover story and what to expect on her new album "Virgin".

PLUS Megan thee Stallion's statement against Tory Lanez, Halsey's "Dealer's Choice" setlist, Sesame Street's new home, and more.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

07:43 New Music Releases

17:09 Sesame Street is moving to Netflix

22:23 Halsey introduces “Dealer’s Choice’ setlist on her For My Last Trick Tour

29:55 Megan thee Stallion announces size-inclusive swimwear line at Walmart

33:57 Megan thee Stallion releases statement regarding the Free Tory Lanez movement

40:22 Lorde on the cover of Rolling Stone

01:10:21 RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 Episode 3 Recap

01:20:06 Yes and Mess of the Week

Seeing a photo of Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus together this year was not on my bingo card, but that Cyrus family loves to keep us on our toes.

Plus we're chatting about getting to hear Miley's new album Something Beautiful a month early, Lorde's tour announcement, Taylor Swift spending Mother's Day with Donna Kelce, and more!

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

08:20 New Music Releases

13:31 Lorde announces ‘Ultrasound’ tour 

17:04 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsea spotted in Philadelphia 

19:56 Is Taylor Swift teasing an announcement at the AMA’s? 

22:53 Jon M. Chu announces Wicked Live Musical Event starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

25:06 Charli xcx teasing party 4 u music video 5 years after the songs release 

28:41 Lizzo creates private TikTok account, teasing new unreleased songs

32:21 Miley Cyrus Something Beautiful x Spotify Event Recap 41:39 Miley Cyrus releases statement regarding drama between Tish Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus

50:48 RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 Recap

01:03:44 Yes and Mess of the Week

Is it safe to say that the 2025 Met Gala was the best we’ve had in years? We’re recapping the First Monday in May and all of the outfits that came with this Superfine: Tailoring Black Style and Tailored For You theme.

Plus Beyoncé’s cease and desist from the Sphere, Quinta Brunson hosting SNL, 2025 Tony Awards, and more. 

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Episode Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

04:55 New Music Releases 

11:18 Beyoncé replaces the Sphere reference in her ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour visuals to Allegiant Stadium

13:48 Quinta Brunson hosts SNL for the second time 

17:42 RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 contestant disqualified during filming 

22:16 2025 Tony Award Nominees have been announces 27:36 2025 Met Gala Recap 

01:20:00 Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Chappell Roan and more set to guest judge RupAUL’S Drag Race All Stars 10 

01:20:41 Yes and Mess of the week

One thing about Beyoncé? She's always going to get the last laugh. We're recapping the opening night of the Cowboy Carter Tour - from the mashups to the visuals and everything in between.

PLUS Katy Perry's Lifetimes Tour, Lady Gaga's Mayhem in Mexico City, Jojo Siwa's relationship drama, and more!

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

08:38 New Music Releases

16:45 Jojo Siwa and Kath Ebbs break at Celebrity Big Brother After-Party

23:35 Stagecoach 2025 Recap

30:29 Capital FM Ball announces Mariah Carey, Reneé Rapp, and more as 2025 headliners

33:15 Katy Perry kicks off the Lifetimes Tour in Mexico City

40:10 Katy Perry attends Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball

42:34 Lady Gaga brings the Mayhem Ball to Mexico City

44:49 Beyoncé kicks off the Cowboy Carter Tour at SoFi Stadium

1:16:27 Yes and Mess of the Week

The world needed Doechii and Chappell Roan more than we know. What’s different about the next era of pop stars? Let’s dive into what Doechii and Chappell Roan are doing that sets them apart from the typical cookie-cutter pop star timeline.

PLUS Trace Cyrus slamming Katy Perry, new rules for The Academy, SZA and Kendrick’s opening night, and more!

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00:00 Introduction

03:38 New Music Releases

07:20 Coachella Weekend Two

12:44 SZA and Kendrick kickoff the Grand National Tour

16:42 Trace Cyrus slams ‘lame’ Katy Perry saying she copied Miley Cyrus’ career

20:56 Variety announces Actors on Actors Broadway edition featuring Patti Lupone, Audra McDonald, and more 

25:03 New rules for The Oscar nominations and votings rules 

31:36 Doechii on the cover of Cosmopolitan 

49:03 Chappell Roan on Las Culturistas 

01:02:57 RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 Finale Recap

01:09:26 Yes and Mess of the Week