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Another week, more pop culture nonsense to discuss. This week we’re diving into Kelly Clarkson loving AI, Pete Davidson’s hot take on influencers, Taylor Swift’s SNL appearance, the rumored 2027 Coachella lineup, and so much more! REGISTER TO VOTE: https://www.vote.org Fill out our listener survey for a free sticker! https://forms.gle/fj7VMkiRh5BxCRoj6 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toopoptohandle Subscribe to the newsletter: https://toopoptohandle.substack.com Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 16:59 New Music Releases 22:29 Kelly Clarkson says she “loves AI” 26:60 Olivia Dean facing copyright lawsuit over ‘The Art of Loving’ track 30:58 Mia Goth files for divorce from Shia LeBouf 34:47 Shia LeBouf settles lawsuit with FKA Twigs over illegal NDA 37:02 Pete Davidson says influencers are "insane and lame" 42:54 Ashley Tisdale is “breaking his silence” on the toxic mom drama 46:55 Taylor Swift makes surprise appearance during Dakota Johnson’s SNL monologue 52:24 Coachella 2027 rumored lineup 57:32 Rihanna leaves shady comment on EJ Johnson post 59:40 Yes and Mess of the Week

Are the VMAs over, or do people just like to complain on the internet? This week we're recapping my week working the 2026 Video Music Awards, the New York Times Best Shows of the 21st Century List, Ryan Murphy teasing a Glee reboot, Sabrina Carpenter's new acting role, and so much more. Fill out our listener survey for a free sticker! Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the newsletter Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 10:31 Taylor Swift - The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore review 24:18 2026 VMAs Recap 40:55 New York Times Top 100 Shows of the 21st Century 48:16 Olivia Rodrigo kicks off the Unraveled Tour 49:59 Lindsay Lohan set to star and produce in Netflix’s Return to You 52:30 Sabrina Carpenter and Margaret Qualley to join Tom Holland in Fred Astaire biopic 54:42 Ryan Murphy teases Glee reboot 58:47 Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary rated R for nudity 01:00:25 Teresa Giudice reveals Melania Giudice was laced with fentanyl during airport altercation 01:04:35 Yes and Mess of the Week

Bad week to be Ed Sheeran....anyway. This week we're diving into the Ed VS Macklemore of it all, Miley Cyrus' new album 'Bass Persuades', Channing Tatum's burner account, and soooo much more. Fill out our listener survey for a free sticker! https://forms.gle/fj7VMkiRh5BxCRoj6 Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/toopoptohandle Subscribe to the newsletter: https://toopoptohandle.substack.com Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 12:03 New Music Releases 23:57 Miley Cyrus says she “doesn’t need to tour, fans will come to me” 30:45 Ed Sheeran performs first show post-Macklemore drama 38:40 Celine Dion makes her return to the stage for 26-show Paris residency 41:35 Lady Gaga and fiancé, Michael Polansky, welcome their first child 44:34 SNL announces two new cast members for season 52 47:08 Traitors US announces new cast 56:07 2026 Emmys recap 01:03:46 Channing Tatum tied to burner account leaving hate comments on Deuxmoi 01:06:56 Secret Live of Mormon Wives S5 recap 01:10:33 Real Housewives of New York City recap 01:13:59 Real Housewives of Salt Lake City recap 01:17:58 Yes and Mess of the Week

To nepo baby, or not to nepo baby...that is the question. This week we're diving into the Stella Lefty plagiarism scandals, Phaedra Parks and CT making their red carpet debut, A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary, and so much more. Fill out our listener survey for a free sticker! Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the newsletter Episode Chapters:00:00 Introduction 04:24 New Music Releases 20:29 Ellie Goulding drops two new albums with no promotion 26:45 Stella Lefty faces plagiarism allegations 36:20 Elizabeth Holmes documentary coming from A24 40:35 Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter take home Emmys at the Creative Arts Emmys 44:39 Julia Roberts, Paul Rudd & Sarah Paulson set to star in ‘Small Mouth Sounds’ on Broadway 47:52 Alix Earle puts a pin in Alex Cooper drama 52:56 Should influencers be at the US Open?55:47 Yes and Mess of the Week

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

I took a trip back to 2008 with the Jonas Brothers, and it was incredible. This week, we're recapping the opening weekend of the Jonas Brothers' 'Burning Up Tour All Over Again' at Madison Square Garden, Lady Gaga and her fiancé's AI biotech company, Taylor Swift's upcoming award season campaign, and so much more. Fill out our listener survey for a free sticker! Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the newsletter Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 06:32 The End of Oak Street Review 10:57 New Music Releases 15:27 The Jonas Brothers kick off ‘The Burning Up Tour All Over Again’ at Madison Square Garden 27:48 Lady Gaga and fiancé Michael Polansky launch AI biotech startup 34:31 Taylor Swift’s Icon Sessions at the GRAMMY Museum 42:48 Ella Langley ties Lil Nas X and Shaboozey for the longest-running non-holiday #1 in Billboard Hot 100 history 45:06 ‘Clap If You Care: The Wendy Williams Show’ documentary set to air on Peacock in 2027 49:45 Yes and Mess of the Week

It's the most wonderful time of the year: VMA SEASON! We're breaking down the VMA nominations, yearning over Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo performing together, discussing Anne Hathaway and the Jonas Brothers becoming Disney Legends at D23, and so much more.  Take our listener survey Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the newsletter Chapters: 00:00 Introduction  11:38 New Music Releases  17:06 Hayden Panettiere passes away at 36 21:35 Madonna leads 2026 VMA Nominations 28:28 Cynthia Erivo joins Ariana Grande for surprise performance at the O2 31:22 Anne Hathaway and the Jonas Brothers become Disney Legends at D23 39:09 Jonas Brothers extend ‘The Burnin’ Up Tour All Over Again”  43:21 Chappell Roan joins Noah Kahan at sold-out Rose Bowl show  48:51 ’10 Things I Hate About You’ Broadway preview date announced  50:40 Yes and Mess of the Week

Another KATSEYE member is “temporarily” taking a hiatus, so they say. This week, Andrew’s diving into Sophia’s hiatus, Tate McRae’s fake skincare routine, Anne Hathaway’s not-fake baby bump, Brad Pitt’s sobriety journey, and so much more.  Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/fj7VMkiRh5BxCRoj6 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toopoptohandle Subscribe to the newsletter: https://toopoptohandle.substack.com Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 06:20 New Music Releases  16:28 KATSEYE member Sophia announces temporary hiatus  23:54 Tate McRae shows “post-show” skincare routine in Neutrogena ad  29:14 Tom Holland and Zendaya host private wedding party in England  33:29 Anne Hathaway addresses “fake bump” rumors  36:57 Julie Andrews will not be in ‘The Princess Diaries 3’  41:42 Perez Hilton hospitalized after alarming TikTok livestream  46:13 Brad Pitt reveals he is no longer sober after seven years  52:59 Yes and Mess of the Week

A lot of you are way too comfortable speaking about other people’s bodies on the internet… but we’ll get there. This week, we’re discussing Ariana Grande taking a break from the public, BTS protesting the Grammys, the problematic Met Gala theme, and so much more. Oh, and Lindsay Lohan is a redhead again!  Take our listener survey Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our Substack Episode Chapters: 00:00 Introduction  04:08 New Music Releases  17:32 Ariana Grande is taking a step back from visibility following the Eternal Sunshine Tour  29:16 Heated Rivalry team issues a statement urging fans to be normal  32:15 BTS will not be submitting their music to the 2027 Grammys  36:36 ‘Barbie 2’ on hold due to contract disputes  40:37 ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ breaks all-time domestic box office record for the largest opening weekend 42:19 ‘The Voice’ Scores Celebrity Edition with Keke Palmer Hosting 45:53 2027 Met Gala Theme to highlight John Galliano 50:15 Tate McRae addresses MAGA rumors  54:18 Yes and Mess of the Week

Pouring one out for the “Nicolandria” community this week, but at what cost? The Love Island USA S7 couple have split, Victoria Beckham missed Mel C’s wedding, Katy Perry’s @ing the White House, and that’s only half of it.  Take our listener survey!  Follow us on Instagram  Subscribe to the newsletter  Chapters  00:00 Introduction  06:44 New Music Releases  20:41 Nicolandria Break Up 30:10 Jennifer Aniston exits Jennette McCurdy’s “I’m Glad My Mom Died” Series  34:18 Ella Langley breaks Hot 100 record previously held by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey 41:03 Miley Cyrus teases 10th studio album  47:34 Victoria Beckham missed Mel C’s wedding for the World Cup  51:33 Katy Perry fires back at The White House for using her song in a TikTok 54:22 Yes and Mess of the Week

We came, we saw, and we conquered Ariana Grande’s ‘eternal sunshine tour’. This week, I’m joined by Sophie Said to recap our time seeing Ariana Grande during her five nights at the Barclays Center. Plus ‘The Odyssey’, the World Cup halftime show, Matty Healy’s wedding and so much more. Take our listener survey! Follow us on IG Subscribe to the newsletter Find Sophie Said online Chapters: 00:00 Introduction  03:13 New Music Releases  12:20 Ariana Grande’s ‘eternal sunshine tour’ recap  42:08 FIFA’s first World Cup Halftime Show  48:12 Love Island USA S8 Contracts “puts some guardrails around the opportunities” 53:58 Jessica Alba has been cast in the 13 Going on 30 Netflix Reboot  01:02:18 The Odyssey review  01:17:01 Matty Healy and Gabriette wedding  01:23:27 Yes and Mess of the Week

Congratulations are in order! 2026 Emmy nominations are here, JAY-Z is celebrating his 30th anniversary, and some of our favorite celebs are only marked as "low risk" at MSG. Follow me on Instagram Subscribe to my newsletter Episode Chapters: 00:00 Introduction  03:54 New Music Releases 13:27 2026 Emmy Nominations  23:08 JAY-Z celebrates 30 years of his career at Yankee Stadium  30:13 Justin Bieber, BTS, Madonna, and Shakira to perform at the World Cup Final Halftime Show   33:27 Hudson Williams fires back at paparazzi in Paris  36:22 MSG database tracked and categorized hundreds of celebs 42:27 Ariana Grande drops from ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13  45:38 Love Island USA Season 8 Finale 54:27 Yes and Mess of the Week

It’s a love story; Taylor and Travis said “yes”! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot at Madison Square Garden; Club Chalamet was attacked; the Jonas Brothers are bringing us back to 2008, and so much more! 00:00 Introduction  03:29 New Music Releases  16:16 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get married at Madison Square Garden 38:41 Mariska Hargitay set to host 2026 Emmy Awards on NBC 39:51 Ashley Tisdale to executive produce “Toxic Mom” show on Netflix  43:26 Club Chalamet attacked outside Connor Storrie’s hotel  47:30 Jonas Brothers announce “Burning Up Tour All Over Again” at MSG 52:26 Karamo Brown and Jussie Smollett spark dating rumors  55:25 Bath & Body Works names Hilary Duff their first major celebrity ambassador 58:55 Real Housewives of Rhode Island S1 Reunion Recap 01:03:22 Love Island USA S8 Recap  01:13:16 Yes and Mess of the Week

2026 is halfway over, and we've already gotten SO MUCH incredible music. Giselle is back to discuss our favorite songs and album of the year so far! Listen to our favorite songs of the year below Spotify Apple Music Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toopoptohandle/Subscribe to my Substack: https://toopoptohandle.substack.com Follow Giselle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/namelessgiselle/Subscribe to Giselle's Substack: https://mainpopgirl.substack.com

Slam pigs, Casa Amor, and sleeping with your best friend’s ex!? You’re going to want to sit down for this. This week I’m joined by @JoshTheRHONYStan to chat all things Summer House, Love Island USA, and Real Housewives of Rhode Island.  Follow Josh: https://www.tiktok.com/@joshtherhonystan https://www.tiktok.com/@joshsinnermonologue Follow Andrew: https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewnucatola https://toopoptohandle.substack.com Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:18 Summer House S10 Reunion Recap 35:35 Love Island USA S8 Recap 58:41 Real Housewives of Rhode Island S2 Recap  01:14:40 Yes and Mess of the Week