This week, we continue with the Beckham family drama, after Brooklyn published a jaw-dropping six-page Instagram statement accusing his mother, Victoria , of humiliating him at his wedding. Is this feud salvageable or officially beyond repair? Then, we turn to the latest round of cruel fat-shaming aimed at journalist and filmmaker Keely Shaye Smith, Pierce Brosnan’s wife of more than two decades. In the era of Ozempic, why does the internet still seem personally offended by happy, long-married couples? The centrepiece of our episode, however, is the increasingly explosive legal saga between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. We unpack her sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit, his $400-million countersuit, and the leaked text messages revealed during discovery, which feature none other than Taylor Swift.

📚 For further reading:
Vogue's deep dive on Nicola Peltz's wedding gown
Leaked texts from Lively-Baldoni case; Jenny Slate's deposition

🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like:
— Why is the Beckham family fighting?
— How Winona Ryder was almost banished from Hollywood
— Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard: Inside Hollywood’s most overshared marriage

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Amanda Seyfried is, in a low-key way, one of the most recognizable stars in the world. From blockbuster musicals like Mama Mia! and Les Mis, to thrillers like The Housemaid, who hasn't seen Amanda in something? Despite her fame, she has managed to stay largely scandal-free; however, that doesn't mean she hasn't done some edgy things. This week, we explore the times she narrowly escaped the sort of cheating scandals that take down countless other female celebrities, from Angelina Jolie to Olivia Munn. Did you know some people believe Amanda may have broken up her husband's first marriage? Neither does anyone else. We'll also dig into why we believe she might have made an EVEN BETTER Galinda than Ariana Grande...

🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like:
How Anne Hathaway Got Labelled a Try-Hard
Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard: Inside Hollywood’s most overshared marriage
Lily Allen's messy, masterful comeback

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In this week's Hot off the Press, we discuss the endless and very public feuding inside the Beckham family; it's Victoria and David versus Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz. And boy do we have some rumours to sift through. Plus, in other Hollywood catfight news, Ashley Tisdale called out her famous mom friends for being "toxic," while we also dive into the recent spate of Disney murders and suicides. Yeah, it's a wild one. Also: welcome back!

📚 For further reading:
Tatiana Schlossberg's "A Battle With My Blood"
New York Magazine, 2009: "Peltz Family Help Is Revolting Against Them"
Reddit: A Disney death dive

🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like:
— How Winona Ryder was almost banished from Hollywood
— Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard: Inside Hollywood’s most overshared marriage
— Lily Allen's messy, masterful comeback

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In another revisited episode, this week, we rave about one of our all-time favourite icons: thee Winona Ryder, original goth girl. That means, we also rant about how that one shoplifting incident had Hollywood turning its back on her overnight, and the impact it made on her singular career. Oh, and her ex Johnny Depp — unfortunately.

🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like:
– Meghan Markle's holiday special: Our questions and reactions
– Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard: Inside Hollywood’s most overshared marriage
– Lily Allen's messy, masterful comeback

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In this special revisited episode, we go back to 1974, discussing the time a lone gunman attempted to kidnap 23-year-old Princess Anne (yes, we know she's one of your favourite characters on The Crown). While the media coverage of this story at the time emphasized the valour of the men who helped rescue Anne, the reality is that the princess played an instrumental role in saving herself. We chat about why it took Anne so long to share her truth. We also examine the details of this highly cinematic, but little discussed, story.

📚 For further reading:
– Smithsonian Magazine: The bloody attempt to kidnap a British princess
– Michael Parkinson Interview: Princess Anne speaks on the kidnapping attempt

🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like:
– Meghan Markle's holiday special: Our questions and reactions
– Is it time to forgive Camilla Parker Bowles?
– Why did Sarah Ferguson apologize to Jeffrey Epstein?

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This week, we are doing a retrospective on the year's best and wildest pop culture stories, dissecting the celebrity stories that continue to live rent-free in our minds (Diddy's trial and Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau's love story), dish on the music we couldn't get enough of (Lily Allen's West End Girl, obviously), the movies that moved us, and the TV series we adored (Yes, Sadaf opines beautifully about The Pitt). Lean in, grab your glass of wine, and let our hot takes keep you warm over your winter break!

🎧 A few recent episodes
– Diddy's Downfall and What His Trial Says About Hollywood
– How Anne Hathaway Got Labelled a ‘Try-Hard,’ with Alex Sujong Laughlin
– Lily Allen's messy, masterful comeback

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In this special bonus episode from The Big Story, alongside host Maria Kestane, Sadaf helps break down the tragic murders of iconic filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele — what actually happened and what we know about the case so far. We also reflect on Reiner’s incredible legacy, why news of this magnitude resonated so deeply, and how grief, shock, and public interest collided. From there, we examine the misinformation spiral that followed: how unverified claims spread, how media outlets got it wrong, and why this story moved so fast. Join us!

🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like:
– Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard: Inside Hollywood’s Most Overshared Marriage
– Lily Allen's messy, masterful comeback
– How is Charlie Sheen alive today?

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This week, with Wicked continuing to be a big holiday watch, we revisit an episode on Ms. Glinda's many under-the-radar controversies, including her love of being the other woman, her ever-changing ethnicities, and the pressure of growing up under the spotlight. It's a heated one!

🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like:
– How Anne Hathaway Got Labelled a ‘Try-Hard,’ with Alex Sujong Laughlin
– Lily Allen's messy, masterful comeback
– Meghan Markle's Holiday Special: Our Questions and Reactions

🔗 And why not subscribe to our Patreon here? You'll find some exclusive goodies!

Plus, connect with us on social media here:

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