What Else for August 31, 2017

A quick scheduling note before we begin here: We are coming up on Labour Day weekend in North America. Monday is a holiday. So we’ll be dark on Monday but also tomorrow, Friday September 1st, so that we can recharge and go hard next week as we get deeper into festival season and as we approac...

Kristen Stewart in Chanel Gabrielle ad featuring music by Beyoncé

It’s been almost four years since Kristen Stewart was named the face of Chanel. It’s been a great collaboration because neither party has had to compromise – the clothes are still very much on brand, she looks amazing in them, without having to change her attitude. Kristen Stewart in Chanel is re...

Adrien Brody posing as he leaves a club in Hollywood

About an hour ago I got an email from a reader called Sinead: “It bothers me that the likes of Adrien Brody have an oscar and Gary Oldman does not. Bullsh-t!!!” Here’s the thing about Adrien Brody. At the time? For his performance in The Pianist? I mean he took out Daniel Day-Lewis in G...

Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon in The Trip to Spain movie review

Reuniting for the third time, filmmaker Michael Winterbottom and actors Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon continue their “Trip” series of a largely improvised travel show which then gets edited into a feature film. (Say what you want about franchise culture, but it has resulted in a Trip trilogy.) It’s...

Catching feelings for Harry Styles as he releases Two Ghosts unplugged video

We haven’t played the Lainey Hotness Litmus Test™ in a while. If you’re a long time reader, you know this test as the Picture Him On Top Of You game. Usually, we don’t have to play this game with someone like Harry Styles. Usually, it’s reserved for douchebags or celebs that aren’t already belove...

Gwyneth Paltrow opens up about her relationship with Brad Pitt on Girlboss podcast

FINALLY. A Gwyneth Paltrow quote that is not about wellness. Now this we can work with it. G was on the Girlboss podcast with Sophia Amoruso this week and she was asked about f-cking up relationships and what she did to fix it. Her response: "Oh my God. I've f--ked up so many relation...

Smutty Social Media, August 31, 2017

Yesterday I mentioned that there might be Philanthropy Sh-t over a deleted comment on Drake’s Instagram. Turns out, it was not Drake who posted it, but someone on his page. So no shade here, towards Kendrick or anyone. False Boy Sh-t alarm. (Thanks Dee!)   😤 ...

Rihanna stays quiet as she finishes her summer in London

Rihanna was home in Barbados at the beginning of the month for the Crop Over Festival. Since then, she’s been pretty quiet. No new photos of herself on Instagram in over 3 weeks. A couple of weeks ago she was spotted in London, leaving Chiltern with her boyfriend Hassan Jameel. Last night she was...

Sally Hawkins and Octavia Spencer promote Guillermo del Toro's The Shape Of Water in Venice

Ethan Hawke, subject of an earlier post today, starred in a film that was released earlier this year called Maudie. We posted an exclusive first look at Maudie a few months ago. You can also read Joanna’s review here. When Jacek first saw the preview, based on just a two minute clip, he wanted Sa...

Female-centric remake of Lord of the Flies that no one asked for is in the works

Today in Did You Even Read That Book news, filmmaking duo Scott McGehee and David Siegel, the directors behind What Maisie Knew and The Deep End, have closed a deal to write and direct an adaptation of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies but with a TWIST!, and the TWIST! is that this time it’s al...

Ethan Hawke and Amanda Seyfried promote First Reformed at the Venice Film Festival

Ethan Hawke and Amanda Seyfried are at the Venice Film Festival supporting Paul Schrader’s First Reformed. The film will also be coming to Toronto for TIFF next weeks. First Reformed is about a priest, a “whisky priest” played by Ethan, tormented by past mistakes and struggling with his faith. Re...

New Riverdale character Toni Topaz might come between Betty and Jughead

That headline might mean nothing to you. If you’re young enough to know what ‘Bughead’ is, you’re probably too young to remember Jen Lindley and if you’re old enough to remember Jen, you’re probably wondering what the f-ck a Bughead is. Let me explain. Riverdale’s resident fan-favourite coupl...

August 31, 2017 – Smutty Shout-Outs

Samantha! Happy Early Birthday! Wendy tells me it’s going to be a milestone month for you. Congratulations on the baby and wishing you a very uneventful and safe labour. PS. Do you have a personal photographer? Who took this picture? Put her/him on payroll! It’s gorgeous!

Intro for August 31, 2017

Dear Gossips, Today is the 20th anniversary of the Princess Diana’s death. All summer there have been Diana retrospectives, newly recycled Diana stories, photo albums, and documentaries. Diana, 7 Days aired in the UK on the BBC earlier this week. Diana, 7 Days will be broadcast here in Canada...

What Else for August 30, 2017

This is how an award becomes meaningless. Like, maybe in another decade, MAYBE, called Kendall Jenner an “icon” might be true. But during this particular decade? That started when she was 11 years old? Here’s the thing – I’ll always be able to remember certain images of Naomi Campbell, Yasmeen Gh...

Issa Rae pitches Gossip Girl for black kids in video for The New Yorker

Gossip Girl is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Vanity Fair honoured the milestone with a retrospective feature that everyone is talking about today, mainly for the behind-the-scenes dirt and a weird AF anecdote about how Blake Lively would send Leonardo DiCaprio photos of dolls when they were d...

Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves teaming up for comedy Destination Wedding

Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves, despite rumours, have never actually dated. But I feel like we all really, really, really wanted them to date. Timing though. When they worked together on Bram Stoker’s Dracula she was in love with and engaged to Johnny Depp. I’m sure you remember her from that time...

Smutty Social Media, August 30, 2017

There’s Girl Sh-t and Sibling Sh-t and Boy Sh-t, but Philanthropy Sh-t? This might be a new one. Kevin Hart has issued a challenge to celebrities to donate to Houston. He challenged Beyonce and Jay-Z, Chris Rock, The Rock, Steve Harvey, Jerry Seinfeld, and Justin Timberlake in the first round. Th...

Nicolas Cage and Crispin Glover out for sushi are the best photos of the day

I have to show you these photos, my favourite photos of the day – at least so far. Because they’re batsh-t. Nicolas Cage went out for dinner last night with Crispin Glover. That’s it. Right?!? Batsh-t. But there’s more. Here’s how these shots are captioned by the agency: “The two actors looke...

Reese Witherspoon's Home Again opens in time for back to school

Reese Witherspoon was at the premiere of Home Again last night in LA. The movie opens on September 8 which is not as sh-tty as opening on Labour Day weekend but it’s not usually a weekend that gives us a lot to be excited about. And perhaps not usually a weekend you’d expect to see a name like Re...

Matt Damon and Kristen Wiig's Downsizing premiering at Venice Film Festival to strong reviews

Alexander Payne is an Oscar regular. He’s one of those filmmakers who gets instant consideration, thanks to films like About Schmidt, The Descendants, and Nebraska. (His best movie is still Election.) And he’s back in contention this year with Downsizing, starring Matt Damon—also Oscar-friendly—K...

William, Harry, and Kate remember Princess Diana

Tomorrow is the 20th anniversary of the death of Princess Diana. Today Princes William and Harry along with Princess Kate visited The White Garden at Kensington Palace today in her honour. Representatives from the charities and patronages associated with Diana were also invited. Kensington Palace...

Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Stone, and Brie Larson all premiering films at TIFF

In less than two weeks, Emma Stone, Jennifer Lawrence and Brie Larson will all be in Toronto to premiere their new films at TIFF... within 24 hours of each other. They’ve all won Best Actress Oscars and they happen to be close friends who namecheck each other in interviews (Brie in May's Vanity F...

Intro for August 30, 2017

Dear Gossips, Our friends Lorella and Paolo live in Houston. They are the most generous people, so kind, and so smart. Jacek and I have stayed with them many times through the years and I was just in Houston a couple of months ago to visit. Lorella and I experienced Graceland together for the...

What Else for August 29, 2017

I actually think Katy Perry will be a thoughtful judge on American Idol. I mean, if you’re basing her judging and live television skills from hosting the VMAs, you could have said the same thing about Miley Cyrus and she turned out to be a strong mentor on The Voice. To me, as I’ve been saying, t...

Beyoncé rumoured to be in talks to write and sing Bond theme song

There is a rumour going around that Beyoncé is “in talks” to write and sing the theme song for Bond 25. Daniel Craig recently confirmed that he’ll be back as 007. They haven’t confirmed a director though. But f-ck the director – WHO SETS THE TONE FOR THE FILM – they already have the music lined u...

Ben Affleck and Lindsay Shookus present relationship arm in arm in Los Angeles

Ben Affleck spent last weekend in New York with Lindsay Shookus. This weekend Lindsay was with him in LA. On Saturday they were papped together out for breakfast and these are the first shots of them since their situation became public where they’ve let themselves be photographed in what can conv...

Idris Elba still limping ahead of TIFF premiere of The Mountain Between Us and Molly's Game

Idris Elba DJed at a music festival in Manchester this weekend. He was seen at Manchester airport yesterday, presumably heading back to London. Last time we checked in on Idris he was on crutches, limping out of a restaurant. He’s still limping but the crutches are gone and he’s wearing a knee-br...

Smutty Social Media, August 29, 2017

Over the years, we’ve checked in on Sarah Silverman and Michael Sheen many times. As she told her ex Jimmy Kimmel, the relationship is complicated by distance. But don’t they still look really cute together?   Lerve A post shared by @sarahkatesilverman on ...

Victoria Beckham in pink pyjamas ahead of New York Fashion Week

Everything happens at once in September. It’s back to school. It’s festival season (Venice, Telluride, Toronto). And it’s New York Fashion Week which begins next Thursday, same day as TIFF. Here’s Victoria Beckham in NYC today leaving her hotel in pink pyjamas, her design, obviously, since she on...

George Clooney on picking fights in Suburbicon and cleaning baby barf off his tux as he promotes the film

The Venice Film Festival begins tomorrow. TIFF kicks off a week Thursday. I’ve started seeing some of the films and Sarah’s coming to Toronto too and we’re working out her screening schedule right now so let us know what you think she should put on her list. What will definitely be on her list is...

Kit Harington and Rose Leslie together in London following Game of Thrones finale

Kit Harington and Rose Leslie were seen together in London yesterday, holding hands after picking up some food. This just a day after the Game Of Thrones Season 7 finale and the scene that we’d been building up to all season. I received several emails yesterday about that scene. Many of you weren...

Ed Skrein gives up Hellboy role after whitewashing criticism

Last week, Ed Skrein—best known as Game of Thrones’ OG Daario Naharis and the “Posh Spice” badguy in Deadpool—was cast in the Hellboy reboot in the works with David Harbour. He was set to play Major Ben Daimio, an undead paranormal agent (comic books, yay!). There was just one problem: Ben Daimio...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stay undercover as they arrive in London from Zambia

As you know, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have spent much of the month on holiday, starting in Botswana on her birthday August 4th and ending in Zambia at Victoria Falls. They’ve managed to stay pretty undercover – so far no photos and few day-to-day details about how they spent their time. Aft...

Intro for August 29, 2017

Dear Gossips, Let’s start the day off right: with SEX. Because for the last 24 hours or so, since about 1015pm ET on Sunday night, we’ve been talking about sex. Have you heard? 16.5 million people watched the Game Of Thrones Season 7 finale, a record for the series. And the per episode averag...

What Else for August 28, 2017

When we lived in Vancouver, we used to walk our dogs in the trails and often there would be horses. Most of the trails are off-leash so we’d let our dogs roam. Nothing freaks our dogs out more than horses. Barney took off after seeing a horse once and it took him 10 minutes to come back and find ...

Show Your Work: Taylor Swift is The Matrix

Taylor Swift has been breaking all kinds of records with Look What You Made Me Do – on iTunes, on YouTube, on Spotify. So while the song may not be a hit with critics, it’s undeniable that she’s one of the most powerful forces in music. Which is why, even though we just talked about her two weeks...

Smutty Social Media, August 28, 2017

Jamie Foxx and Olivia Munn are best friends? So does that mean she’s met Katie Holmes – has she hung out with them?   Been friends for 8 years now. Lucky to have him as a big brother 👊💥 @iamjamiefoxx #aboutlastnight #mayweathermcgregor A post shared by Oli...

Katy Perry should never have been host of MTV VMAs

As I mentioned in today’s open, I only watched the opening hour of the MTV VMAs because Game Of Thrones. Pretty sure I didn’t need to watch the rest of the VMAs though to get a sense of how Katy Perry performed as the host of the show. Because she should never have been the host of the show to be...

Taylor Swift Tay-splains in Look What You Made Me Do music video

Many of the world’s most famous popstars have practised reinvention. Some reinventions are more clever and more memorable than others. Back in 1990, George Michael burned his leather jacket, his guitar, and his jukebox in Freedom 90 video. He was torching the symbols that he created. And he did i...

Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 7 recap

All that’s left of Game Of Thrones now is 6 super-sized episodes coming… no time soon. What needs to be accomplished in those remaining episodes is, obviously, figuring out whether or not the wheel will be broken, how secret identities might tear lovers apart, and, yes, dealing with the dead army...

Pink delivers empowering feminist declaration while accepting MTV’s Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award

The last time I wrote about Pink, I made it very clear that I didn’t think she deserved to win MTV’s Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award, especially when music video visionary Missy Elliott has yet to receive this honour. Even though our site manager Emily (she stans for Pink, hard) and I had ou...

Kendrick Lamar delivers with MTV VMA performance

The VMAs opened with Kendrick Lamar. For the first hour of the show, the literal flames in Kendrick’s performance were the only light in a sea of cringeworthy moments and secondhand embarrassment. Kendrick delivered. But was there any doubt that Kendrick would deliver? This is the guy who consist...

August 28, 2017 – Smutty Shout-Outs

Kristina! Happy Birthday! Lisa tells me it’s super sexy when you talk science. I’ve never heard you talk science but I already know I would be attracted. My favourite podcast is Radiolab. This week the episode was all about the Voyager 1 probe that’s still out there, getting farther and farther a...

Intro for August 28, 2017

Dear Gossips, It could be 18 months. The wait could be as much as a year and a half before we get to the final season of Game Of Thrones. This is terrifying to me. Who will I be in 18 months? Who will we be in 18 months? This is melodramatic, no doubt. After all, it’s really only a TV show, a...

What Else for August 25, 2017

John Mayer asked David Foster on Instagram to hook him up with Erin Foster, his daughter. At least that’s what this looks like. But …John Mayer knows David Foster pretty well. He performed at David’s big birthday party last year. His daughters were there. It’s not like he would never have had the...

Ryan Gosling to host season premiere of Saturday Night Live with musical guest Jay-Z

It was confirmed last night on SNL Weekend Update: Summer Edition that Ryan Gosling will host the season premiere of Saturday Night Live with musical guest Jay-Z on September 30th, a week before the release of the highly anticipated Blade Runner 2049. Also starring the aforementioned Jared Leto b...

Method actor Jared Leto dresses in quirky, mismatched clothes

Jared Leto is doing some press right now. When I saw new photos of him this week I had no idea why. He’s in Blade Runner 2049. He plays the villain. A new trailer was released a few days ago that shows him talking in his try-creepy villain voice and how much he needs better moisturiser under his ...

Smutty Social Media, August 25, 2017

Taylor Swift has made Twitter fun again. At least for this weekend. The Taylor Swift song sounds like something Marnie on Girls would sing to an uncomfortable group of people she’s forcing to listen. — Jack Moore (@JackPMoore) August 25, 2017 Demi Lovato is not part of the narrati...

Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake rumoured to be in negotiations to co-headline Super Bowl LII

Oh FFS. There’s a rumour circulating that the NFL is negotiating with Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake to co-headline Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis. The source of the rumour is Hits Daily Double. Previously, whenever there have been leaks about halftime shows at the Super Bowl, they’ve come from m...

James Cameron says Wonder Woman is a step backwards

James Cameron famously invented the Strong Female Character when he made Terminator, and there has never been another Strong Female Character since Sarah Connor. As the leading expert on Strong Female Characters and the only person in the world whose opinion matters on the topic of women in actio...

Taylor Swift's new images and Look What You Made Me Do video comparisons to Beyoncé's Formation

Taylor Swift’s website crashed last night following the release of Look What You Made Me Do. Because after dropping the song, she’s also partnered with Target for album collectibles – two magazines that include the upcoming new album and personal photos and artwork. Here’s the artwork:  ...

Taylor Swift's Look What You Made Me Do is nowhere near her best song

Duana and I are recording the final episode of the first season of our Show Your Work podcast tonight. Guess who the lead story is? Well who else could it be? And she was already just the lead two weeks ago. Taylor Swift, of course. Taylor Swift has given us so much work to assess and analyse. ...

August 25, 2017 – Smutty Shout-Outs

For Claire who is missing Henry. I’m sorry for your loss. I know you miss him and will miss him forever. I know it was only a decade but, as you said, it was a decade of so much sweetness. Take care of your poor heart this weekend. It only hurts so much because Henry was – and will always be – so...

Intro for August 25, 2017

Dear Gossips, I was at the Mimi/Lionel Richie All The Hits show in Toronto last night with my friend Marci Ien. Lionel Richie is 68 years old, my dad’s age. My dad’s not preening across any stage in black skinny jeans. I mean, the voice isn’t always there. But he is still a wonderful entertai...

What Else for August 24, 2017

I never thought this would happen but the world is caring about Tom Cruise’s ass in the same way that they care about other notable asses, Lopez, Kardashian, Minaj, Chyna, or otherwise. What’s next? Will Tom Cruise photocopy his ass to prove that…? I actually can’t remember what photocopies your ...

Gearing up for This Is Us season two with first clip

We’ve reviewed This Is Us twice on Lainey Gossip – I did the first three episodes here and Duana wrote about it in the spring. I stand by my season one review; my perspective on the emotional shallowness of the plot twists and the underwritten characters hasn’t changed. But it was Duana’s per...

Aubrey Plaza in Ingrid Goes West movie review

Ingrid Goes West is equal parts scathing social satire, horror movie, and character portrait. It’s self-aware enough to include a Single White Female joke, but it’s not the kind of jokey movie that winks at itself. Aubrey Plaza caps her stellar year with her best performance yet, turning her awkw...

Smutty Social Media, August 24, 2017

Let’s start this off right: Jane Fonda has joined Instagram and posted a photo from the Book Club set with Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen and Lily Tomlin about four lifelong friends who read the Fifty Shades series. We have Mary to thank for Jane’s social media – she posted a photo of them watc...

Taylor Swift will have to deliver with new single if she wants to challenge Despacito

As promised yesterday, Taylor Swift will be releasing the first single off her new album, Reputation, some time tonight. As I noted yesterday, I’m thinking it’ll be late. Late enough that it could technically be considered Friday. Not only to get the jump on the weekend and, possibly the VMAs (we...

Katy Perry releases embarrassing video for Swish Swish when everyone is paying attention to Taylor Swift

Katy Perry dropped the official video for Swish Swish this morning. In about 12 hours, Taylor Swift ushers in a new era. As much as I would like to, I can’t pretend that I don’t care about Taylor’s Reputation. Even if the cover art made me roll my eyes so hard, laugh and say out loud, “this petty...

Gwyneth Paltrow distracts from another goop controversy with Avengers ring Instagram post

A couple of days ago, Robert Downey Jr posted a photo with Gwyneth Paltrow and Jon Favreau on Instagram, confirming that both would be back for Avengers: Infinity War. I posted new photos of all of them on set yesterday, along with Mark Ruffalo. Also yesterday? Goop was making headlines again...

Celine Dion shines bright like a diamond at bag launch in Montreal

Celine Dion was in Montreal yesterday for her bag launch. And, well, where Celine goes, the feelings go. So it was a spectacle. Not only because she’s Celine Dion, after all, but also because, of course, Celine is from Montreal. Well, technically she was born in Charlemagne, but that’s only half ...

Ben Affleck has been nothing but sloppy as it looks like he will likely not return as Batman

Here’s Ben Affleck on Tuesday leaving his hotel in New York with Lindsay Shookus and then at the airport, presumably heading back to LA after spending the weekend with her. As Sarah just wrote in the previous post, it’s looking more and more like Ben will no longer be Batman. That whole situation...

DC Films making Joker and Harley Quinn movie starring Jared Leto and Margot Robbie

Wonder Woman is the biggest movie of the summer, breaking all kinds of records, and successfully lighting a path for DC Films after Zack Snyder’s grimdark vision didn’t pan out. Wonder Woman should be the future of DC Films, but while yes, a sequel is in the works, what Warner Brothers and DC Fil...

Intro for August 24, 2017

Dear Gossips, Back in March I read a book and even though we weren’t even at quarter of the way through 2017, I called it the Book of the Year. That would be Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give, which made it to the top of the NY Times Bestseller List in its first week but only after 13 publishing...

What Else for August 23, 2017

Should Gwyneth Paltrow be friends with this woman? It’s a similar life philosophy. At least initially. GP, however, doesn’t apologise or backtrack. She instead tells her critics to bring their “A game”. So, maybe, at first G was like, oh, this is friend potential. And then after? After the apolog...

Taylor Swift announces first single and new album, Reputation

Earlier today, Taylor released a third snake video across her socials. Then, a couple of hours later, the announcement that the new single will be out tomorrow night – which goes along with earlier theories that the song would drop on Friday, because if it happens around midnight, she gets to cat...

Gwyneth Paltrow on set of Avengers: Infinity War with Robert Downey Jr, Mark Ruffalo, and Jon Favreau

Relax, nerds. I know she’s not an actual Avenger. But she wasn’t in Avengers: Age Of Ultron. Or Avenger 2.5, aka Captain America: Civil War. She’s mentioned before that she didn’t know whether or not she’d play Pepper Potts again. But then she showed up in Spider-Man: Homecoming – which Sarah rep...

Amy Schumer asked Netflix for more money when she found out what male comedians were making

In a depressing and thorough review of the state of equal pay in the film and television industry, Variety includes an anecdote that Amy Schumer, after seeing the headline-making deals that comedians Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle got from Netflix, went to the streaming company and asked for incre...

Smutty Social Media, August 23, 2017

The Wades post a lot of amazing photos together, particularly when they vacation. Do you think they travel with a personal photographer, Beyoncé style?   Us. A post shared by Gabrielle Union-Wade (@gabunion) on Aug 22, 2017 at 7:55pm PDT H...

Vin Diesel ranked #3 on the Forbes list of highest paid actors

I posted earlier about Mark Wahlberg topping the Forbes list of highest paid actors. Did you know that Adam Sandler came in at #4? Because of his Netflix deal? Adam Sandler makes gold from sh-t .It’s true alchemy. Ahead of Adam Sander is Vin Diesel who’s ranked at #3, just behind his frenemy,...

Taylor Swift Snake Watch continues with third video released on social media

Taylor Swift’s socials have been updated for the third day in a row. Previously on Taylor Snake Watch, we saw the tail and then the Snake coiling in over itself. But we’ve yet to see her head. It is now time for the Snake Head. You ready? http://pic.twitter.com/xqhhDZ0y7c — Taylor Swift (@tayl...

Mark Wahlberg named 2017's highest paid actor by Forbes

Forbes has released its annual list of highest paid actors. Coming in at #1 for the first time in his career: Mark Wahlberg, who made $68 million over the last 12 months. This is mostly due to his earnings from Transformers: The Last Knight and Deepwater Horizon which both underperformed at the b...

Warner Brothers and DC Films developing Joker origin movie no one asked for

Today in How Can We Crash This Car We Just Got Going In The Right Direction news, it has been announced that Warner Brothers and DC Films are developing an origin movie for the Joker, something no one wants. It is, of course, inevitable. The Joker is easily the most recognizable supervillain in t...

Intro for August 23, 2017

Dear Gossips, In November 1995, Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men released a song called One Sweet Day, probably one of the most famous songs of all time. One Sweet Day went on to smash and then set all kinds of records. It was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 16 straight weeks, the longest running...

What Else for August 22, 2017

Miles Teller proposed. With an enormous ring. Which is what a lot of people are talking about. I prefer a Miles Teller ring conversation that also includes a comparison between the size of the ring and the size of his ego. And how much you want to punch him. One night, when you’re bored, or maybe...

Sexy Aaron Taylor-Johnson in new Givenchy ad directed by wife Sam

You’ve heard of the Male Gaze? Is there such thing as a Wife Gaze? If not, I’m claiming it. For Sam Taylor-Johnson. Sam’s husband, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, is the face of Givenchy. He stars in the new fragrance ad for the brand. And she just posted it on Instagram:   P...

Chris Hemsworth photoshops Anthony Hopkins' sweat stains from Instagram photo

Taika Waititi’s birthday was last week, and to wish him a happy birthday—and promote Thor: Ragnarok—Chris Hemsworth posted a photo on Instagram, which Maria put in yesterday’s Smutty Social Media, of Taika and him each bussing Sir Anthony Hopkins on the cheek. It’s cute! They’re friends! Anthony ...

Mariah Carey covers Paper Mag Las Vegas issue and tells New York Post she has low self-esteem

But first, the Paper Mag Las Vegas issue – have you seen it yet? Mimi’s on the cover. But she’s not the only cover. Jennifer Lopez, who Mimi doesn’t know, also got a cover: Presumably because they both have Vegas residencies. But I wonder if Mimi knew about this in advance. If she did, I...

Smutty Social Media, August 22, 2017

Bruno Mars did a Twitter Q&A and was asked about pineapple on pizza. I am extremely pro-pineapple. It’s quite a divisive issue. Never! https://t.co/XYx9Z9MLxI — Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) August 20, 2017 So many celebrities were posting videos of the eclipse yesterday but this is the...

Angelina Jolie to be featured in In Conversation With series at TIFF

The Toronto International Film Festival held a press conference today to confirm additional events during the festival and the list of artist attendees. Most of the names were expected considering they all have projects at TIFF. A couple of a standouts though which we’ll address closer to when th...

Taylor Swift releases another snake video on social media as Game of Thrones theories emerge

Taylor Swift has posted another slithering snake video to her socials.   A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Aug 22, 2017 at 8:00am PDT That’s clearly a snake, non? I say this because a few of you have been emailing with your theori...

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez's golden cheese gym video to Bon Jovi’s Livin’ On A Prayer

I lost my mind over a video Alex Rodriguez posted to Instagram yesterday but didn’t have a chance to get to. When I say “lost my mind” I mean it in the best way. And “best” isn’t usually a word I associate with ARod. But it’s corny AF. Like so f-cking cheesy I don’t understand how this happened b...

Bradley Cooper hangs out with Leonardo DiCaprio at his home in Malibu

Leonardo DiCaprio and Bradley Cooper hung out this weekend at Leo’s place in Malibu. My favourite photo in this series is one of Leo checking his phone. Not that we all don’t check our phones. But with Leo, as Edward Norton told us a couple of years ago, the phone is his direct connection to the ...

Intro for August 22, 2017

Dear Gossips, And now it’s time for me to ask you, as I do on a weekly basis, whether or not you’re watching Insecure – and if not, why not? I don’t know how I would manage if there had been social media in my life when I was single. Because what Lawrence was doing in his sparsely furnished a...

What Else for August 21, 2017

I wholeheartedly agree with “Tutti Frutti” as the name for this baby. It’s not like we’ve never known a Tootie before. Also I just want to read what Duana would say about it. Like would she try to relate “Tutti” to … I dunno… Tutankhamen? Tutankhamen is, surprisingly, not a name that Duana has re...

Show Your Work: The Kardashian Decade

If you’re surprised that the Kardashians are the lead story on this week’s episode of Show Your Work, you’re not alone. Duana was expecting a fight when she pitched it to me last week after The Hollywood Reporter featured them in their latest issue, an oral history of how the Kardashian decade ca...

Jay Z opens up about feud with Kanye West in interview for TIDAL

Nobody wins when the family feuds That line, from Family Feud on 4:44, is the first thing that came to mind when I read the latest update on Jay-Z and Kanye West’s boy sh-t. Boy sh-t usually brings me joy. Usually, I’m entertained. Usually, I live for petty drama between celebs. But when the ...

Smutty Social Media, August 21, 2017

When you have a major fight coming up, is it wise to be concerned with Justin Bieber unfollowing you on Instagram? Because that’s where Floyd Mayweather’s head is at right now, as he’s reportedly “incensed” that Justin has distanced himself as part of his spiritual cleanse. How hard is Conor McGr...

Ben Affleck and Lindsay Shookus together in New York after his birthday

Ben Affleck was in LA last week for his birthday. This weekend he was in New York, seen with Lindsay Shookus out for dinner and also shopping at Barney’s, papped several times around town and heading in and out of their hotel. The last time we saw Ben with Lindsay it was a couple of weeks ago in ...

Joss Whedon's ex-wife calls him out for cheating and hypocritical feminism in essay for The Wrap

Being a feminist is part of the Joss Whedon brand. He’s been outspoken about Hollywood sexism, urging Hollywood to do better and create more opportunities for women. But he’s also been criticised for certain portrayals of women, and now he’s being criticised by his ex-wife, Kai Cole, for her trea...

Taylor Swift teases new content on social media with snake tail

Taylor Swift and the eclipse are indeed connected. As you know, Taylor’s socials have been blacked out all weekend…until about an hour ago – because this just appeared on all her accounts:   A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Aug 21, 2017 at 8:0...

Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 6 recap

There have been a lot of complaints this season about the unrealistic timelines on Game Of Thrones. How voyages that once took months if not years are now happening in five minutes, sometimes less. It didn’t really bother me until last night. They’re cramming so much into these last two shortened...

Channing Tatum and Adam Driver in Logan Lucky movie review

That’s an actual joke in the movie, that the heist at the center of the film is “Ocean’s 7-11”. And it’s appropriate, because Logan Lucky, a perfectly delightful heist flick from one of the best crafters of heist flicks, is a beat-for-beat remake of 2001’s Ocean’s 11 remake. It makes sense, as bo...

August 21, 2017 – Smutty Shout-Outs

Kara! Happy Eclipse Birthday from your husband Brian who requested for you Oscar Isaac, James Marsden, and Leslie Odom Jr. To Tracy from Kristen – Happy Birthday! September is indeed looming. To make the approach easier, here are Robbie Williams circa Take That and Donnie Wahlberg circa Step ...

Intro for August 21, 2017

Dear Gossips, You have your special glasses ready? Or did you make a pinhole? The total solar eclipse is happening at some point today, depending on where you live. And also, on a cruise ship called the Oasis of the Seas, Bonnie Tyler will be performing Total Eclipse Of The Heart just as the ...

What Else for August 18, 2017

Have you heard? All of Taylor Swift’s social media accounts have gone dark. Her website has been blacked out. Something is happening. Is it happening today? Or will she draw it out, keep everyone hanging on, breathlessly, for the entire weekend? Of course everyone thinks this means the new album ...

Idris Elba looks sexy on crutches in London

Idris Elba stepped out last night in London in crutches. Do you know how hard it is to look good in crutches? And not just look good but look sexy? This man is walking in crutches and there’s been no change to his sexy meter. None. Idris’s Dark Tower isn’t doing very well at the box office. H...

Smutty Social Media, August 18, 2017

Why didn’t anyone suggest marriage between Dany and Jon – it’s a logical solution, and strategic marriages are arranged all of the time between relative strangers. Tyrion and Varys should have at least considered it.   I mean, JEEEZE, one pet of a dragon and he thin...

Patty Jenkins in final negotiations to direct Wonder Woman 2

A lingering question in the wake of Wonder Woman’s success—  biggest movie of the summer, first film directed by a woman to cross $400 million domestically—is when Patty Jenkins would be announced as the director of Wonder Woman 2. She didn’t have a multi-picture deal with Warner Brothers, who ar...

Gal Gadot has dinner with Robin Wright in LA and George and Amal Clooney play tennis

Gal Gadot went out for dinner in LA last night with Robin Wright. Antiope and Diana together again! There is no disputing the success of Wonder Woman this summer. Which is why there’s speculation that Gal could be the host of the Saturday Night Live season opener. Michael Ausiello thinks it’s cou...

Drew Barrymore interviews Millie Bobby Brown for Teen Vogue

Drew Barrymore interviewed Millie Bobby Brown for Teen Vogue. Worlds collide. ET and Stranger Things. It was always meant to happen. But what happened when it happened? On the surface, this is a pretty innocuous discussion. Drew asks Millie about auditioning, about growing up famous in the ag...

Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi spin-off in the works

Yesterday word got out that LucasFilm is talking to director Stephen Daldry about making an Obi-Wan Kenobi movie for their “Star Wars Story” spin-off line. This should be an automatic YES and a fist pump, but I had only the following reaction: If it does not star Ewan McGregor, I do not care. I q...

Netflix's 'Ozark' season one review

(With light spoilers) Lainey last wrote about Jason Bateman when he received his Walk of Fame, and made note of his hair. Specifically, how full it is. Jason’s career renaissance is often attributed to his youthfulness and his comedic timing – Arrested Development and quirky indies, mixed in ...

Intro for August 18, 2017

Dear Gossips, Yesterday on The Social we talked about story that was published at the NY Post this week, Millennials Don’t Really Care About Classic Movies. One millennial member of our team admitted at the morning meeting that he only knows the “Carrie Underwood version” of The Sound Of Musi...

What Else for August 17, 2017

I’m into how Katy Perry negotiated her $25 million deal to be a judge on American Idol. But, at the same time, was it the right move? As previously noted, I’m not sure that judging American Idol is a commitment that an artist needs to when s/he’s at the top of their game. American Idol auditions ...

Casey Affleck attempts to backtrack on comments made about Ben Affleck no longer playing Batman in radio interview

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, Ben Affleck’s relationship rollout with Lindsay Shookus, it was so sloppy, non? I’m not sure “sloppy” is ever a word you want associated with your brand. Does sloppy run in the Affleck family though? Alleged sexual harasser Casey Affleck was on the radio in Bos...

Japanese trailer for Thor: Ragnarok released and is so much fun

An international trailer for Thor: Ragnarok was released yesterday. We already knew that Taika Waititi’s Thor will be great. But the Japanese voiceover makes it even better. I don’t understand what’s being said, but I love how it sounds. Like bubble pop comic book goofy. The way you imagine it so...

Smutty Social Media, August 17, 2017

Stance has released its newest line of socks with Rihanna, a Red Carpet Box and a Music Video Box. I think I’m partial to the red carpet, because I love the 2016 Met Gala look. What I’d like to see is how many different samples they made, and how she decided which ones she liked and which ones sh...

Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson in The Hitman’s Bodyguard movie review

In my Kidnap review, I talked about the Trashy Movie Paradox and how if you want to make a truly trashy movie, you have to commit to the trash. Well, The Hitman’s Bodyguard isn’t a trashy movie, but it is super, super dumb, and everyone involved commits to the dumbness—and the badness that follow...

Rihanna at Chiltern Firehouse in London with Hassan Jameel

Rihanna was first seen with her boyfriend, Hassan Jameel, in late June while they were on holiday in Spain. Kathleen wrote about those pictures. What she didn’t tell you in that post was how horny those pictures made us. Seriously. That was some filthy kissing. Filthy as in hot AF. What, would yo...

Pink to be next recipient of MTV’s Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award but does she deserve it?

For the past five years, MTV’s Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award has gone to the following artists: Rihanna, Kanye West, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears. I want you to keep the music video catalogue of each of those stars in mind when we talk about who this year’s recipient is. P...

Emma Stone reportedly recently spent time with Andrew Garfield in London

Emma Stone is currently in New York shooting Maniac, a series for Netflix costarring Jonah Hill. They started this week and are expected to wrap in November. Before beginning work on Maniac though… was Emma in London? And was she in London to spend time with Andrew Garfield? According to Dan ...

Intro for August 17, 2017

Dear Gossips, Last week we talked about Jennifer Lawrence on the cover of VOGUE’s 125th anniversary September issue, the biggest issue of the year. The choice, as I wrote at the time, was status quo. Also featured in VOGUE’s September issue: Oprah Winfrey and Serena Williams. Oprah has her ow...

What Else for August 16, 2017

Paris Hilton has some thoughts on feminism. As a feminist, she says she didn’t vote. And, as a feminist, she’s also defending Donald Trump. I don’t actually mind that Paris was asked these questions. Of course she should be asked, fair enough. But now that she’s answered, now that she’s been give...

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau discusses most recent Game of Thrones episode with The Hollywood Reporter

Or, rather, the actor playing Jaime Lannister, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, doesn’t want to die. Because there’s been a weariness about Jaime this season, right? Up until the end of the last episode, that is. He seems wrung out. To me, in his eyes, he looks like he knows he’s not going to make it. He’s...

Jesse Williams and Minka Kelly photographed together on a date night as his wife files for sole custody of children

On Saturday night, Jesse Williams and Minka Kelly went to Largo at the Coronet, a live entertainment and comedy club. Yesterday TMZ reported that his estranged wife, Aryn Drake-Lee, is filing for sole custody of their children, because she’s worried about Jesse’s “revolving door” of randoms, and ...

Mission: Impossible 6 production shut down after Tom Cruise injures ankle

We all saw Tom Cruise bounce off that building over the weekend while filming a stunt for Mission: Impossible 6 – Cruise Control—HOW IS THIS NOT THE REAL TITLE—and try to walk it off. But it doesn’t sound like he’s been able to, as now it’s being reported that production is being shut down for se...

Smutty Social Media, August 16, 2017

Way back in 2015, Lainey wrote about the mini beef between Justin Bieber and Shawn Mendes. So when I saw Justin’s Instagram post, I was like, OK. I see you. He tagged Shawn Mendes incorrectly, first with a z. That, maybe, could have been a typo as it was quickly fixed. The next try was @shawmende...

Katie Holmes in a great jumpsuit in New York while promoting Logan Lucky

Katie Holmes plays Channing Tatum’s ex-wife in Logan Lucky. She was on The Today Show this morning to promote the movie. I’ve included the video below but… not going to lie… Katie’s not the most compelling interview. At one point Matt Lauer asks her to talk about why she likes heist movies. Her e...

Tiffany Haddish is the best guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

A few weeks ago, Tiffany Haddish went on Kimmel to promote Girls Trip and everyone fell in love with her. Then they saw Girls Trip and became obsessed with her. Last night she was on with Colbert. And, I mean, at the end of this year, when everyone puts together their Best Of lists, and their Bre...

Daniel Craig confirms he will return for Bond 25 on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Daniel Craig is currently promoting Logan Lucky, opening this weekend. Last night he made an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and definitively answered the question that everyone’s been asking him. Will he return as James Bond, 007? This was his response: TONIGHT: Dani...

Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen in Wind River movie review

Following his Oscar nomination for Hell or High Water, actor-turned-screenwriter Taylor Sheridan takes on directing as well with Wind River (technically his sophomore directorial effort, following a 2011 horror movie called Vile). Between Sicario and High Water, Sheridan has a proven knack for se...

August 16, 2017 – Smutty Shout-Outs

Meg! Happy Birthday from your best friend Heather who requested Colin Jost as your shout-out gift! And for Greta, “the girl who knows what she wants”, who is officially ONE and whose mom says she’s a fighter but your mom, Staci, deserves credit too, non? Happy Birthday to both of you! Git’er ...

Intro for August 16, 2017

Dear Gossips, PEOPLE.com posted an article last night about Chris Brown and what he says about the night he beat the sh-t out of Rihanna. I read it just as I was about to go to sleep. And then I couldn’t sleep so, like a good friend, I sent it to Duana so that she couldn’t sleep either. B...

What Else for August 15, 2017

Oh I love this debate. I feel like it comes up at least once a year. Should you keep an engagement ring if you don’t end up getting married? Technically no, since it’s a conditional gift. It comes with a yes or no question. You only get the ring if you say “yes”. What if you say “yes” though and ...

Hockey mom Celine Dion dances at son's hockey game in Quebec

I wanted to write about Celine yesterday because … did you know her handbag line just launched at Nordstrom? I’m into this clutch: Also this crossbody:   Good right? Also? Not stupidly priced. Anyway, I did not end up writing about Celine yesterday because I was hoping f...

Jake Gyllenhaal and Greta Caruso together in New York

Jake Gyllenhaal will most likely be in Toronto in a few weeks for the world premiere of Stronger at TIFF. There’s a lot of hype around his performance. He’s already being talked about as a possible contender for a Best Actor Oscar nomination. Not in the first flight, which includes Gary Oldman an...

Taylor Swift acknowledges privilege in statement following judgement in sexual assault case

The jury did not take long to find in favour of Taylor Swift yesterday. Former DJ David Mueller claimed that she cost him his job and reputation. She countersued him for groping her ass. The court believed her and has ordered him to pay her $1, which is all she was asking for financially. For her...

Smutty Social Media, August 15, 2017

David Crosby was asked if politics is the reason Ted Nugent hasn’t been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Hahahahahahahahahahahaha. No the asshole just isn't good enough https://t.co/tiJ4rJaX4S — David Crosby (@thedavidcrosby) August 14, 2017 I don’t think Kate Mara and ...

Jessica Chastain commands the screen in first trailer for Molly's Game

Jessica Chastain does not have an Oscar. I have to double-check this CONSTANTLY. Because it seems like she should have one, yes? Surely she won for The Help? No? Well then she HAD to have gotten one for Zero Dark Thirty. Also no. She has not yet recorded a W at the Academy Awards, which seems imp...

Mindy Kaling confirms pregnancy on NBC's TODAY show

Mindy Kaling is pregnant. But she hasn’t confirmed it herself. E! was the first to report the news last month and Duana discussed the peculiar wording of the announcement on Show Your Work since it was immediately followed by “don’t worry, she’ll still be able to meet all her deadlines and there ...

Spider-Man spinoff Silver and Black slated for February 2019 release

Spider-Man: Homecoming is a hit for Sony this summer—and Marvel, who gets the merchandise profits—and they are moving full steam ahead with their own cinematic universe (which they are foolishly not calling the “Spider-Verse”). They’ve already got Tom Hardy lined up to star in a Venom spin-off, a...

Leonardo DiCaprio's new bonafide rumoured to be 23 year old model Lorena Rae

Sarah posted yesterday about the totally unimaginative decision to cast Leonardo DiCaprio as Leonardo da Vinci. It’s going to be a while though. The book on which the film is based will be released in October. The deal that we all heard about yesterday was about acquiring the book rights. There’s...

Are Pedro Pascal and Robin Tunney dating?

Are Pedro Pascal and Robin Tunney dating? Have I been sleeping on this? Here they are yesterday in LA having lunch with her son. When I saw these photos at the agency I thought, oh, well they worked together on The Mentalist, so maybe they’re just good friends? But then google showed me this, fro...

Intro for August 15, 2017

Dear Gossips, The Emmys are 5 weeks away. Emmy voting began yesterday and ends August 28th so this, right now, is when campaigning is at its most intense. As previously reported, they’re now spending as much on Emmy campaigns as the Oscars and it’s an especially competitive year in the Outsta...

What Else for August 14, 2017

It’s been over a week since we’ve heard from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry? They’re on holiday in Botswana for most of August. And the trip was planned so that they’d be alone most of the time, away from the public and the press. Of course the speculation is that he’ll propose. Or has already pr...

Show Your Work: Taylor Swift in court

The jury is now deliberating in the Taylor Swift civil trial against (is that the right word? Against?) former DJ David Mueller who allegedly groped her ass during a meet and greet in 2013. Following Taylor’s testimony last week, the judge threw out David Mueller’s case against Taylor (he claims ...

Miley Cyrus cancels Teen Choice Awards appearance due to "unrealistic schedule"

Miley Cyrus was supposed to perform at the Teen Choice Awards last night and they were giving her the Ultimate Choice Award, apparently the highest TC honour. Miley showed up for sound check. But it was announced shortly after the live show started that she would be a no-show. And this is what sh...

Smutty Social Media, August 14, 2017

As Lainey posted earlier, Katy and Orlando were spotted at an Ed Sheeran concert. I was ready to post about the concert because you know that song, that Ed Sheeran wedding song? It was written for Scooter Braun and his wife. Does that change the way you feel about the song? Less cringe or more? F...

Tom Cruise injured on the set of Mission: Impossible 6

Tom Cruise was shooting Mission: Impossible 6 this weekend. For one particular scene he was attached to a harness and had to jump from a scaffold onto the roof of another building. As we all know, Tom does most of his own stunts. That’s one of his trademarks. He will be the one hanging off the si...

Chris Pratt makes first appearance since divorce announcement at Teen Choice Awards

The Teen Choice Awards were last night. And for most of us, they’re not much of a story today. Hardly anyone “notable”, by major headline standards, showed up and there’s also little to say about the fashion. That said, if you are a teenager, you might feel differently. I had a teen girl at my ho...

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom appear to be together again at Ed Sheeran show in LA

Katy Perry can’t keep a breakup. She got back together with John Mayer two times before it stuck. And now, apparently, she might be back together with Orlando Bloom. Katy and Orly were both at the Ed Sheeran show at Staples Centre on Saturday night. Fans too photos of the two of them looking ...

Leonardo DiCaprio to produce and star in Leonardo da Vinci biography adaptation

Over the weekend a bidding war broke out over the rights to adapt a biography of Leonardo da Vinci which will be produced by and star Leonardo DiCaprio because they have the same name. No seriously, allegedly his mother named him “Leonardo” because she was looking at a da Vinci painting when he k...

Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 5 recap

It’s usually Duana who’s good for one bonkers observation/prediction every week during Game Of Thrones. This time it’s my turn. Is it just me or have you noticed that Daenerys Targaryen is wearing a lot more makeup this season? She’s back in Westeros, of course, and not taking 5 years to walk...

Intro for August 14, 2017

Dear Gossips, The New York Times published an article on Elizabeth Olsen on Friday in the Fashion & Style section that I thought was totally normal and also kinda weird. As we’ve seen, almost all celebrity profiles these days include details about food. Charlie Hunnam orders a salad. Rober...

What Else for August 11, 2017

Am I supposed to be into Josh Brolin? I can’t remember. I do remember him shading Ryan Gosling but I also feel like Josh Brolin wouldn’t be an easy man to live with, but maybe that’s me (probably inaccurately) interpreting what it must have been like for Diane Lane. Anyway, Josh Brolin talked som...

Hilary Swank launches athleisure line, Mission Statement

Here’s how you can measure the state of the modern movie star: having not one but TWO Oscars in your early 40s doesn’t mean job security. That is the only reason I can explain Hilary Swank’s lifestyle push. In a new interview with InStyle, she talks about her athleisure line, Mission Statemen...

Hot for Skeet Ulrich in Riverdale

I don’t know if I could call someone “Skeet” to their face without laughing and/or making an asshole face. That said, I’m trying to decide if I should develop a Skeet Ulrich problem. Because I recently binged Riverdale. And even though I was aware that Skeet was in the show, it only became a real...

Smutty Social Media, August 11, 2017

Hilary Swank and Mariska Hargitay not just friends but, best friends? Did we all know this?   When your best friend @therealmariskahargitay comes to Rome, you of course #ROMEaround to find the best gelato! #WhenInRome #GirlsNight A post shared by Hilary Swan...

Mariah Carey is “not a mover first”

Have you heard about this yet? I screamed when I read this article. Screamed. And thumped my fists on my desk. My beloved, the immobile Mimi, is currently on tour with Lionel Richie. Her unwillingness to put any effort into her performances has become one of this summer’s best memes. Complex put ...

Kate Winslet compliments Justin Timberlake when talking about working with him on Wonder Wheel

Woody Allen’s Wonder Wheel will be the closing night film at the New York Film Festival in October. It opens December 1, which means that it could be an Oscar contender, not just because of the director and the date but also because of the star, Kate Winslet. Kate plays Ginny who’s married to Jim...

Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder name newborn daughter Bodhi Soleil

Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed have announced the birth of their first child – a daughter, named Bodhi Soleil, and they didn’t know the sex until birth, and I know a lot about a couple who say they’re having a 'month of silence' after the baby is born. But anyway. Bodhi Soleil has made more h...

Channing Tatum dances with cashier at gas station in North Carolina

Channing Tatum is on a road trip right now to promote Logan Lucky. At some point this week he stopped to fill up at a gas station in North Carolina. And ended up hanging out with the cashier, Beatrice. Remember in Magic Mike XXL when Joe Manganiello popped his soda at the convenience store? I...

Intro for August 11, 2017

Dear Gossips, Thirty years ago next week, a little movie with no expectations became one of the biggest movies of the year and went on to become one of the most famous movies of all time. It was Dirty Dancing. If you were around then, and you saw Dirty Dancing in theatres, you probably rememb...

What Else for August 10, 2017

In Chinese culture, a newborn stays home with the mother for a “complete moon” (like a month) before the baby is presented to the community at a “full moon” banquet. Back in the day, there were all kinds of rules about what the mother could eat or not eat and even whether or not she could bathe. ...

Celine Dion's Parisian send-off included confetti

Celine Dion has finally left Paris. Who hasn’t enjoyed her time in Paris? We all participated in Celine’s Parisian summer. She may have enjoyed it more than anyone else but, god.damn. shouldn’t she? Why shouldn’t she? When you feel as deeply and comprehensively as Celine the Queen of Feelings the...

Taylor Swift stands up for herself during testimony against former DJ David Mueller

Taylor Swift’s mother, Andrea Swift, testified yesterday, recalling what happened when former DJ David Mueller allegedly grabbed Taylor’s ass during a meet and greet in 2013. She was emotional during her testimony, describing how Taylor felt after the incident and how she’s changed since the inci...

Entertainment Weekly reveals Star Wars: The Last Jedi details with cover feature

Star Wars: The Last Jedi covers this week’s Entertainment Weekly, to remind us that not every Star Wars film is a behind-the-scenes clusterf*ck. The Last Jedi, in fact, is the smoothest operation LucasFilm has run in this new Disney era. It’s kind of nice to have this in front of us and enjoy a w...

Smutty Social Media, August 10, 2017

Netflix has released a new trailer for The Crown. The tone is one of a more mature, cynical Queen and Prince Phillip possibly being a louse – so far, I’m very into it. And it’s coming out in December, a perfect holiday binge.   #ClaireFoy for @wmag's "Actors Who Pro...

Amber Heard and Elon Musk spotted kissing after reportedly breaking up

This week started with the news that Amber Heard and Elon Musk have ended their relationship with reports varying from he was sick of her being a bitch to their schedules not working out. As I noted the other day though, Amber didn’t take out a restraining order on Elon and eventually the two pos...

Kendrick Lamar on Drake and Team Taylor Swift in Rolling Stone cover profile

Kendrick Lamar is undeniably the best rapper of his generation. You won’t find many hip-hop heads or music critics who would disagree with that statement. On this month’s cover of Rolling Stone, they call him the “greatest rapper alive.” Even after Jay’s 4:44 or considering Kanye’s catalogue and ...

Jennifer Garner in talks to star in new film Peppermint

Lindsay Shookus must be back in New York because she and Ben Affleck weren’t papped together all weekend and he stepped out on his own the other day. Jennifer Garner, meanwhile, hasn’t been seen this week. Coincidence or conspiracy? While it’s been quiet then for both Ben and Jen on the perso...

Brie Larson in The Glass Castle movie review

The Glass Castle is an adaptation of Jeannette Walls’ memoir of the same name about her unmoored childhood with her alcoholic father and enabler mother. I think it’s supposed to be a heart-warming, family-above-all-else, I Survived tale in which we celebrate Jeannette overcoming the hardship of h...

Robert Pattinson is misunderstood in Taffy Brodesser-Akner's GQ cover profile

The last time Taffy Brodesser-Akner wrote about an actor for GQ, it was Tom Hiddleston, back in February. He cooked Bolognese. He showed up at her hotel, even though he’d already given her enough to work with, to offer more explanations, more words, more Tom. She’s the journalist and she’s the on...

Intro for August 10, 2017

Dear Gossips, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet are on the cover of the new issue of Star Magazine. Kate was at Leo’s annual St Tropez fundraiser at the end of July and, having known each other so long, they spent some time together that week. This means, according to Star Magazine, that the...

What Else for August 9, 2017

“Leaky green boner” is an excellent nickname for Usher. It is wrong to stigmatise those with STIs. This is not, however, what the conversation is about. The conversation is about Usher’s rationale for why this isn’t his problem. By beauty-judging his alleged victim and then patronising her. Basic...

Jennifer Lawrence covers VOGUE's 125th anniversary September issue

The September issue is, as we know, the most important issue. And this is American VOGUE’s 125th anniversary. So it’s Jennifer Lawrence on the cover. Good decision or bad decision? Jennifer stars in Darren Aronofsky’s upcoming mother! so the timing works – for her. But for the magazine, for t...

Smutty Social Media, August 9, 2017

From dancing on tour with Beyoncé to winning a million dollars. Where do you go from here next season though?   CONGRATS to #LesTwins on WINNING the MILLION DOLLAR prize!!! A big THANK YOU and CONGRATS to all of the other dancers from this season of #WorldOfDance......

Jessica Simpson takes notes and modifies her outfit

Yesterday I offered style notes to Jessica Simpson on the outfit she was wearing – click here if you missed it. Later on in the day…? Guess what happened? She modified the outfit! I’m not saying she took MY notes. But she evidently took someone’s notes. Which were similar to mine. A blou...

Issa Rae's Insecure renewed for 3rd season

OK but first… what did you think of Sunday night’s episode? With Sterling K Brown, come on! You know what I love about Sterling’s guest appearance? Aside from the obvious, which is that he’s Sterling K Brown and he was the one who told Issa Rae that he wanted to be a part of the show? Sterling’s ...

Robert Pattinson and Katy Perry rumoured to be dating

Robert Pattinson was in New York last night at the premiere of Good Time. As previously mentioned, the film was well-received in Cannes as many critics praised Robert’s performance, calling it the best of his career. So…isn’t it so great that his love life, which has dominated his career, is now ...

Halle Berry in Kidnap movie review

The Trashy Movie Paradox is that to be a good trashy movie, a movie must be REALLY trashy—we’re talking Meet the Feebles puppet-f*cking trashy. At some point you have to realize that your movie is bad and fling yourself whole-heartedly into the badness to land somewhere on the good-bad spectrum. ...

Chloe Grace Moretz on fatshaming and woman-on-woman hate in Variety cover profile

While the Academy seems to be prioritising “experience” and “tradition” with the election of its new president, Variety this week is highlighting the Power of Young Hollywood with three covers featuring John Boyega, Zendaya, and Chloe Moretz and there was an event last night too. Chloe’s inte...

Former DJ David Mueller denies touching Taylor Swift inappropriately as courtroom sketches are released from trial

After finalising jury selection yesterday, testimony began in Denver in the civil trial between Taylor Swift and former DJ David Mueller. He insists that she made a “reckless accusation” that cost him his career and reputation. He denies touching her inappropriately and claims that during their p...

August 9, 2017 – Smutty Shout-Outs

Kristen! Happy Birthday with love from Nadine who requested for you the following: Taraji passing out cookies, Beyonce & Lauryn Hill, Bruno Mars (have fun at the show!), and the amazing Celine! You get a cookie, you get a cookie! Taraji P. Henson just won the #GoldenGlobes, everyone else ...

Intro for August 9, 2017

Dear Gossips, There was an election last night in Hollywood. The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, the organisation that oversees the Oscars, voted for a new president. In the days leading up to the election, Laura Dern had emerged as a frontrunner for the job. She’s been an active m...

What Else for August 8, 2017

Amber Heard and Elon Musk broke up. And there was all kinds of back and forth about why. Elon supposedly pursued Amber for years, from when she was still with Johnny Depp. To me it always seemed like being with him was a bonus f-ck you to JD. Elon clarified today that there’s been no drama. And s...

Jessica Simpson steps out in another painful outfit

Over the years, Jessica Simpson has given us a lot of fashion pain. Very little pleasure. So much pain. Jessica stepped out in New York today. And this outfit, I think, qualifies as all pain. At the same time though… is it also pleasure? Because it definitely popped out at me when I was check...

Jennifer Lawrence in first full trailer for Darren Aronofsky's mother!

Here is a rare case where a full trailer does little to illuminate a teaser. Last week we saw the teaser for mother!, the Darren Aronofsky-directed film starring Jennifer Lawrence, which set it up as a horror movie that is maybe about a weird cult invading a woman’s home. Today we have the first ...

Smutty Social Media, August 8, 2017

That awkwardness between Sansa and Arya on Sunday – clearly great acting, because Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams are BFFs. Also I’m thinking of working in “Bend The Knee” into my almost 16 year marriage. If you bend the knee to ask before marriage, why not bend the knee throughout? Will let yo...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on vacation together in Botswana

Friday was Meghan Markle’s birthday. A few days before that she and her ma, Doria, were seen in London together. Then she returned to Toronto to wrap up work on Suits. And that day, her birthday proper, she and Prince Harry were photographed arriving in Botswana: Tomorrow's front page: Be...

Rachel Lindsay's bad decision on season finale of The Bachelorette

Rachel Lindsay’s journey to find love finally came to an end last night. My expectations for this season were naively high. They came crashing down when the show cast a racist sociopath to date a black woman while living in a house with black men and subsequently had no idea how to handle the sto...

Chris Pratt and Anna Faris announce separation

On Sunday night, when many of us were being engulfed by dragonfire, Anna Faris and Chris Pratt announced that they’re ending their marriage through their social media accounts: http://pic.twitter.com/EgNb4Thv44 — Anna Faris (@AnnaKFaris) August 7, 2017 Maybe they thought that doing it...

Jay-Z releases video for Moonlight in form of all-black version of Friends episode

In Jay-Z’s extensive, 30 plus year music video catalogue, there aren’t many “holy-sh*t-I’m-never-going-to-forget-the-first-time-I-saw-this” classics. Well, Jay has been releasing new music videos and video extras from 4:44 steadily over the past few weeks that have easily become some of his best ...

Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 4 recap

It was a Jorah-free episode. Which is one of the reasons why it was such an enjoyable episode. But even though we couldn’t see him, we could feel him. Daenerys needs counsel. So it only makes sense that, in about five minutes, which is about how long it takes to sail across an ocean these days in...

August 8, 2017 – Smutty Shout-Outs

Tamerra! Happy 32nd Birthday! It’s good to hear that you’re better. I hope it keeps getting better. The mind is as precious as the body. By request, here’s Tom Hardy.  And for Julie, Pamela, and Anita – thanks for coming to The Social, especially you, Anita, because you are doing so great, it...

Intro for August 8, 2017

Dear Gossips, It’s August 8th, the luckiest day on the Chinese calendar. The luckiest sign on the Chinese calendar during this, the Year of the Rooster, is the Snake. And perhaps the most famous celebrity Snake in the world is Taylor Swift, who was in court for jury selection yesterday in Den...

What Else for August 4, 2017

PLEASE NOTE: Monday is a holiday in many parts of Canada so we will be dark that day and returning to regular schedule on Tuesday. Have a great weekend! Which Duggar is this one? Duana is my Duggar coach. I’m always asking her, and she’s always correcting me, and she’s not around right now an...

Meghan Markle reportedly spent time with Prince Harry in London ahead of her birthday

It’s Meghan Markle’s 36th birthday today. Hello! Magazine is reporting that she was seen with her mother, Doria, at Waterloo Station in London recently. E! News reports that they’ve been in London since last week but that they’ve actually returned to Toronto because Meghan is still working on Sui...

Anthony Mackie picks on Tom Holland on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Last month at Disney’s D23 fan convention, Anthony Mackie, along with Sebastian Stan, picked on Tom Holland. Last year, when promoting Captain America: Civil War, Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan picked on Tom Holland. Well Anthony Mackie was on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night, and...

Justin Bieber launches line of t-shirts and apologises for behaviour on Instagram

Justin Bieber has his own line of plain white t-shirts now. It’s a collaboration between Hanes and his stylist Karla Welch who was ranked #1 on The Hollywood Reporters Most Powerful Stylists List. Karla also styles Ruth Negga and Sarah Paulson. The t-shirts came about because JB was always asking...

Smutty Social Media, August 4, 2017

Are there certain people you trust more when it comes to food recommendations and specific kinds of foods? I will always trust my friend Lorella about food. Lorella knows her food. Most food. When it comes to Chinese food, however, I am the expert in our relationship and she will, quite rightly I...

Robert Pattinson on curtains and dog release on Jimmy Kimmel

Robert Pattinson was also at the HFPA event that I just wrote about in the previous post. His new film, Good Time, comes out next week. It played really well at Cannes a couple of months ago and everyone is saying that this is the performance of his career. They played a clip from Good Time durin...

Chadwick Boseman, Kumail Nanjiani, Armie Hammer at HFPA's annual Grants Banquet

Some of us care about award season year-round. There’s a small group at work and we exchange emails almost every day about possible contenders, speculating about how the field will narrow as we get deeper into the fall. While the work itself should always be paramount, needless to say, what gener...

Kevin Hart's wife Eniko Parrish supports him at Laugh Out Loud launch despite cheating rumours

Kevin Hart was in LA last night at the launch of his new app, Laugh Out Loud, in partnership with Lionsgate. It’s a mobile streaming service for comedy. Laugh Out Loud will feature standup specials, scripted and unscripted content, and, Kevin says, new comedic talent. Basically Kevin’s trying to ...

Vanity Fair claps back at Angelina Jolie and stands by their cover story

“You come at the King, you best not miss.” Omar’s signature line from The Wire was my first thought after reading Vanity Fair’s published retort to Angelina Jolie. If you challenge Vanity Fair, you better be sure you’re right… and, it would seem, she wasn’t. The outcry after the original ...

Intro for August 4, 2017

Dear Gossips, Prince Philip, 96, attended his final royal engagement this week and is now retired. People have warmed to him in recent years, because he’s so old, but Prince Philip has his share of controversy. He’s said some racist sh-t. He’s offended people all over the place. He has never,...

August 4, 2017 – Smutty Shout-Outs

Kim! Happy Birthday from Haley and me…and Rosie too! Hopefully Rosie can take time out of her privileged day tomorrow and not think about herself for a minute to celebrate you. That said, having two selfish asshole dogs of my own, this is not likely. What can you do for ME is the asshole dog mott...

What Else for August 3, 2017

It’s been so long I can’t remember which Duke he played. Was it the blonde or the brunette? Was that a thing for you back then? The way we were all either a JT or JC for NSYNC? No, right? Because the brunette was gross and the blonde was the only one we all cared about? And since this guy is so g...

Beyoncé and Jay Z have sushi date in LA

Beyoncé and Jay Z went out for sushi last night in LA. It’s been a couple of weeks since we saw her last. The day she confirmed the names of the twins, the paps shot her and Jay leaving a Roc Nation party. So she ended up giving us the full outfit on Instagram. So I’m surprised that we haven’t ye...

Kathryn Bigelow’s Detroit movie review

Set during the 1967 Detroit riots, Kathryn Bigelow and Mark Boal’s latest docu-drama focuses on the Algiers Motel murders in which three young black men were killed during a police brutality incident. Bigelow and Boal have had success exploring real-world events like the Iraq war (The Hurt Locker...

Zazie Beetz is a badass on a bike on the set of Deadpool 2

I love saying Zazie Beetz’s name. What a great name. I only know Zazie Beetz from Atlanta and I should say I’m obsessed with her on Atlanta. She plays Van, Donald Glover’s on-off girlfriend and mother of their child. I mean, the entire cast is terrific. But there was an episode devoted to jus...

Smutty Social Media, August 3, 2017

Justin Bieber is talking about his reasons for cutting his Purpose World Tour short. As Lainey has said before, Justin may not necessarily be built for touring. That’s not saying he can’t perform live, but touring is a different beast. I recently rewatched Britney and Kevin: Chaotic for a story I...

Halle Berry looks great in a top knot while promoting Kidnap in New York

Have you ever seen Halle Berry wearing her hair in a topknot? Like a true topknot, all hair scraped back, no fringe, no nothing. Have you? I can’t remember ever seeing her in a topknot. It’s so rare that, in thumbnail form, at first I thought these shots were of JLO. This is Halle Berry t...

Ben Affleck's day out in clean shirt with Lindsay Shookus and daughter Violet

Ben Affleck and Lindsay Shookus were seen at his office yesterday morning. The night before they’d been to a comedy club and out for dinner and, as I wrote yesterday, the outing was badly produced. After spending some time at his office, Ben was then photographed taking daughter Violet to a movie...

Alex Rodriguez does a good job of rebranding himself in Hollywood Reporter cover profile

Alex Rodriguez is on the cover of The Hollywood Reporter. Let me say that again. Alex Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez’s boyfriend, is on the cover of The Hollywood Reporter. He’s on TV a lot now, not only as a sports broadcaster and a guest shark on Shark Tank but he’s also doing a pilot for CNBC. Ther...

Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey in The Dark Tower movie review

Based on Stephen King’s sprawling Gunslinger series, The Dark Tower takes thousands of pages of mythology that spans centuries and dimensions and pares it down to a spare ninety-five minute movie that encompasses a thimble’s worth of all that original King storytelling. Fans of the books will hav...

Intro for August 3, 2017

Dear Gossips, Taylor Swift has maintained a very low profile all year. She’ll be in court on Monday in Denver though as court proceedings begin in the civil case she brought against a former DJ who sued her first, alleging that she interfered with his career after she complained to his manage...

What Else for August 2, 2017

I know that Kanye West can be and is an eyeroll a lot of the time. But this issue might be bigger than Kanye. Because many people continue to draw a line between mental health and physical health. There would be no question here if Kanye was sick from an injury and or a disease like diabetes or C...

Issa Rae, Aaron Taylor Johnson, and more of your favourites in the Vanity Fair 2017 Style Portfolio

The big get this month for Vanity Fair was no doubt the interview with Angelina Jolie. But they’ve also just released their 2017 Style Portfolio and there’s a LOT of sexy happening here. Let’s start with Issa Rae. Because yes, F-ck YES, Issa Rae in this leather trench coat coming down the stairs....

Kristen Stewart in millennial pink on cover of Harper's Bazaar

Millennial pink has been having a loooong moment. I read an article this week about the origins of millennial pink. Did you know that “millennial pink” is the most searched back-to-school phrase on Pinterest? Everyone will be wearing millennial pink when they go back to school in September. S...

Smutty Social Media, August 2, 2017

The sitcom Kevin Can Wait, starring Kevin James (because that is still happening), recently made headlines because Leah Remini was hired and the lead female Erinn Hayes was let go. I can’t speak to the decision because I’ve never seen the show, and obviously Leah has the experience (both with Kev...

Luc Besson's Valerian flops at the box office because of weak story and lead actors

In its second week in theaters, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets dropped 60%. Tent pole films tend to be front-loaded, but that’s a bad drop, especially since the opening weekend was also sour. Valerian is not launching a new space-fantasy franchise—unless China can save it—and it will...

Mindy Kaling in bold colours on the set of The Mindy Project

She does, doesn’t she? And colour. And she looks great in both. Here she is in a printed dress with bold colours on the set of The Mindy Project yesterday. Fashion, however, is not hot topic where Mindy is concerned these days. She’s pregnant. And Oprah told us last week that she was 5 months alo...

Jessica Williams in The Incredible Jessica James movie review

There is only one romantic comedy on Netflix (Canada) that I have yet to watch. It’s called Christian Mingle. I’ve been relegated to my couch with a busted-up Achilles and a bad mood lately so binge-watching is at an all-time high. I’ve found myself in the bowels of Netflix scrounging for a solid...

Jennifer Garner shares a laugh with Ben Affleck's mom in LA

Jennifer Garner hasn’t done much producing. She produced a few episodes of Alias way back. And a film called Butter a few years ago. But nothing since. At least not professionally. But Jennifer Garner’s been “producing” her brand for a long, long, long time. And she’s one of the best at it. I...

Ben Affleck incapable of applying production skills to his real life and new relationship

Ben Affleck and Lindsay Shookus were in Maine last weekend where they were sighted at a liquor store. Not a good look. They’re now back, together, in LA and last night Ben joined Lindsay at a comedy show where she was supposedly scouting talent. After that they went out to dinner. Needless to...

August 2, 2017 – Smutty Shout-Outs

Heather! That’s great news about Rosebud! I have to tell you, again, that Rosebud really is the perfect name for her. By request, here are Millie, Tom Hardy, and our Barnard and Elvis.

Intro for August 2, 2017

Dear Gossips, While obsessively hitting refresh this morning to read GQ Style’s new cover feature on Aziz Ansari (at 7am ET it had yet to be uploaded), I ended up reading the magazine’s feature on Steven Soderberg and how he’s “back to destroy Hollywood”. There’s a lot of Show Your Work happe...

What Else for August 1, 2017

The man she’s speaking to? He has a f-cking TONE. And most of the time, when I get tone, while I would like to believe that my comebacks are as beautiful as hers, they’re not. In fact, sometimes I just cower. Sometimes, before I go to bed, I replay the times when I’ve been at the receiving end of...

Celine Dion shopping in Paris with rumoured boyfriend Pepe Munoz

Celine Dion stepped out today in Paris to go shopping with Pepe Munoz, a dancer in her show, and her fashion illustrator who’s been sketching all her Paris 2017 fashion moments. It was rumoured a couple of weeks ago that Celine and Pepe are together. They’ve both since denied that what’s between ...

Tom Hiddleston to star in Kenneth Branagh's Hamlet

It’s been a pretty quiet summer for Tom Hiddleston. He popped up at Comic-Con, but—press obligations aside—he’s been flying under the radar this summer, unlike last summer, when he frolicked in the waves with Taylor Swift, and we were all so innocent and young. But, now, there is some Tom Hiddles...

Smutty Social Media, August 1, 2017

How many times did he have to compliment her to be worthy of the honour of kissing her cheek?   After the show it's the after party 🎉 @mastrosofficial A post shared by Mariah Carey (@mariahcarey) on Aug 1, 2017 at 1:19am PDT This seems pl...

Justin Timberlake promotes Jessica Biel's show The Sinner on Instagram

Jessica Biel’s new show The Sinner premieres this week on USA. She’s been in New York working on the show and making as many press stops as she can to promote it. Justin Timberlake is also doing his part to promote it. Here’s what he posted on Instagram yesterday:   ...

Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter, and cast of The Defenders attend New York premiere

The Netflix division of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Defenders, had a premiere in New York last night, for their upcoming team-up series which starts streaming later this month. Everyone turned out—except for Sigourney Weaver, who doesn’t need to—and my best-dressed prize goes to Mike Colte...

Kate Hudson hides newly shaved head under a wig in Los Angeles

Kate Hudson was photographed leaving the set of Sia’s film, Sister, yesterday wearing a blonde wig. We know it’s a wig because Kate recently shaved her head for this movie. So far we haven’t gotten any great shots of Kate’s new look. I posted a few pap pictures a last week that gave us an idea of...

Charles Melton is Riverdale's new Reggie

No disrespect to Ross Butler, Riverdale’s OG Reggie, but he’s been replaced by Charles Melton for season two and, well, allow me to introduce Charles Melton:   Worked at hollister. Wore flip flops. Spiked my hair. Sprayed cologne on clothes. 10 years later. In Hawai...

Idris Elba makes Matthew McConaughey look like a schlub while promoting The Dark Tower

Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey are currently promoting The Dark Tower, opening this Friday. Most of the time, where Matthew McConaughey is concerned, with that drawl and the weird word combinations he puts together, he’s often, ostensibly, the coolest man in the room. Yesterday I saw thes...

August 1, 2017 – Smutty Shout-Outs

Last December, I shouted out Andrew who was 14 years old at the time and had spent half his life in and out of foster care. When Andrew was 6, he found what he calls his “forever family”. He’s dedicated the last three years collecting toonies in support of Covenant House Vancouver and programs th...

Intro for August 1, 2017

Dear Gossips, Have you seen In A Heartbeat yet? It was what everyone was talking about online yesterday – aside from the other thing that everyone was talking about. Only instead of leaving you feeling despondent, In A Heartbeat makes the argument that joy can still have its moment. And, mayb...