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A lot of men, none of them making it easy. We’re kicking off with your Swiftologist takes, digging into Pete Davidson’s foolish Variety interview, breezing through Eminem and Kid Rock "setting politics aside" for a new song, and, frustratingly, addressing the Cornell case. Let’s get into it.  ***Sign Up Here for the Queen Reads Book Club!***https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queen-reads-book-club-tickets-2003004241606 Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠ YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmiller IG:⁠@kjmiller Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-miller References: Queen Reads Book Club Sign Up Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queen-reads-book-club-tickets-2003004241606 The Calamity Club, by Kathryn Stockett: https://www.lemuriabooks.com/The-Calamity-Club-Kathryn-Stockett-p/9781954118812.htm The clip i posted about the Swiftologist’s Reaction to Encore: https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7691808989226519821 RJ Rokosz’s Take on The Swiftologist: https://www.tiktok.com/@rjrokosz/video/7693237116825898271 Pete Davidson’s Interview with Variety: https://www.tiktok.com/@varietymagazine/video/7691364891910737166?_r=1&_t=ZT-9AKb2DAxRQj Eminem and Kid Rock: https://www.complex.com/music/a/will-lavin/eminem-kid-rock-friendship-politics-7-sins-new-track Jeremy Strong Interview with E! News: https://www.tiktok.com/@enews/video/7692982237607841054?_r=1&_t=ZP-9AKcdBwu2Bj Jack Edwards’ Video: https://www.tiktok.com/@jack_edwards/video/7693232179605703958?_r=1&_t=ZT-9AKd4YnYqvm

I sat down and reacted to the Swiftologist's reaction to Taylor's Encore tracks…I disagree with almost everything he says, but I don't think that means what you'd think it means. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠ YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmiller IG:⁠@kjmiller Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-miller References: The Swiftologist Reaction Video to Encore: https://youtu.be/WAEf_KhiuyI?si=jxXRW_RzEVY0HMLz Metacritic: https://www.metacritic.com/

For this month’s bonus, I sat down and reacted to the Swiftologist's reaction to Taylor's Encore tracks…I disagree with almost everything he says, but I don't think that means what you'd think it means. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠ YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmiller IG:⁠@kjmiller Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-miller References: The Swiftologist Reaction Video to Encore: https://youtu.be/WAEf_KhiuyI?si=jxXRW_RzEVY0HMLz Metacritic: https://www.metacritic.com/

Ed Sheeran spoke out on stage, and I get into whether it really moves the needle. Then: the new Taylor Swift clues that have Swifties convinced something's dropping at the VMAs, and Jay-Z and Colin Kaepernick's very public back-and-forth about who really sold out. Let's get into it. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠ YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmiller IG:⁠@kjmiller Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-miller References: Meredith Masony’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thats_inappropriate/video/7684044100189965599?_r=1&_t=ZT-99mVa2LOWmU Ed Sheeran’s Opening Speech in Philadelphia: https://www.tiktok.com/@miraquetevi/video/7687426998360231199?_r=1&_t=ZT-99wpeWEcKdS Ed Sheeran’s Closing Speech in Philadelphia: https://www.tiktok.com/@bridgetgoes/video/7687462005648788749?_r=1&_t=ZT-99wpgf01tUM The Taylor Explainer: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetaylorexplainer Taylor Swift’s Website: https://www.taylorswift.com/read-my-letter/ Taylor’s videos on Spotify: https://newsroom.spotify.com/2026-09-16/taylor-swift-music-videos-catalog-spotify/ Nikki’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nikkiking23/video/7688066826592341261?_r=1&_t=ZT-99wpchvQk85 The Perilous Fight, By Colin Kaepernick: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/colin-kaepernick/the-perilous-fight/9781538777879/ Colin Kaepernick Interview with Time Magazine: https://www.tiktok.com/@time/video/7686572560879766798?_r=1&_t=ZT-99wphD4SuHG Iced Coffee at Job Interviews: https://www.tiktok.com/@caitlinrecruiter/video/7686166507759455501?_r=1&_t=ZT-99wooBlnFYD My Take on Iced Coffee at Job Interviews: https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7688000241294937357 Blood Over Bright Haven, by M.L. Wang: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755073/blood-over-bright-haven-by-m-l-wang/

Ed Sheeran's tour is in chaos after dropping Macklemore, and I've got real problems with the statement he put out. Then: Taylor's Emmys sketch with Mariska Hargitay had Swifties convinced they'd cracked a code, Sydney Sweeney's new ad backlash, Jasmine Crockett's controversial call to honor Chris Brown, and a white news poll I need your take on.  Let's get into it. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠ YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmiller IG:⁠@kjmiller Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-miller References: Something We Said, by Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Something-We-Said/Elizabeth-Stordeur-Pryor/9781982154509 Carrie Soto Is Back, by Taylor Jenkins Reid:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/646857/carrie-soto-is-back-by-taylor-jenkins-reid/ Strangers, by Belle Burden: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/760850/strangers-by-belle-burden/ Fruit Fly, by Josh Silver: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/826827/fruit-fly-by-josh-silver/ Love You More, by Emily Giffin: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723827/love-you-more-by-emily-giffin/ Sydney Sweeny’s Novig ad: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/sep/14/ariarne-titmus-comments-sydney-sweeney-sexualising-womens-sport Macklemore’s Statement: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdRdsy0m2HK/?hl=en NPR Article on Ed Sheeran’s Tour: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/16/g-s1-143549/ed-sheeran-tour-trouble Ed Sheeran’s Statement: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdT-6KGAtuI/?img_index=1 Jasmine Crockett Enters Chris Brown’s Music into Congressional Record: https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/chris-brown-backlash-jasmine-crockett-honor-response-1236341107/ Taylor Swift Emmy’s Sketch: https://people.com/taylor-swift-makes-surprise-appearance-at-2026-emmy-awards-12121529 Taylor Easter Eggs: https://www.tiktok.com/@almost50swifty/photo/7685772158492085534?_r=1&_t=ZT-99mVTx9eaNx Meredith Masony’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thats_inappropriate/video/7684044100189965599?_r=1&_t=ZT-99mVa2LOWmU Taylor Jenkins Reid: https://taylorjenkinsreid.com/ Emily Giffin: https://www.emilygiffin.com/ John of John, by Douglas Stuart: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/John-of-John-(Oprahs-Book-Club)/Douglas-Stuart/9781668173732?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24236596044&gbraid=0AAAAADv-uEmNU4vQRfzvLdCm7FxKbKBRi&gclid=CjwKCAjw_KjVBhAHEiwAnC0N9F1QUDBors9EQSYTytmVPA4jaMUnvQ_RJ_rTL5PK88TZE4K3G1fkwRoCIfUQAvD_BwE

P!nk is the latest artist doubling down on a bad take, and I'm getting all the way into my thoughts on it. Then: the real story behind Alix Earle and Alex Cooper's beef, now that Earle's finally addressed it on her Netflix show, plus who I think is winning the fight. And a little on North West headlining her own concert at 13. Let's get into it. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠ YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmiller IG:⁠@kjmiller Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-miller References: My Episode on Lemme Fix It!: https://youtu.be/QH2EPEg9XyQ?si=QV0gzqJuyr5CTeH3 Taipei Story, by R.F. Kuang: https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/taipei-story I Hate It Here, by Taylor Swift: https://open.spotify.com/track/3hlGuz3loYoLfI3bpwieWq?si=834427d2ec0c4974 Macklemore’s comments on Ed Sheeran’s Tour: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq5x3vjq06qo P!nk’s response and backlash: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/pink-responds-backlash-over-post-135443983.html Earle Meets World: https://www.netflix.com/title/82085057 My take on the latest Earle/Cooper beef: https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7681789062889393422 North West’s Solo Show in Chicago: https://www.xxlmag.com/north-west-debut-solo-show-chicago/ https://www.theclassicrockstation.com/2026/09/08/north-west-performs-first-solo-live-show-at-the-vic-theatre-following-canceled-tour/ Piercing On My Hand, by North West: https://youtu.be/gIJSjrpM32s?si=RElsiwRAQDRuNzVH Good People, by Patmeena Sabit: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/777077/good-people-by-patmeena-sabit/ The Revelation of Dionne Daphne, by Mara Brock Akil: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/713565/the-revelation-of-dionne-daphne-by-mara-brock-akil/ The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/576782/the-vanishing-half-by-brit-bennett/ The Bright Years, by Sarah Damoff: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Bright-Years/Sarah-Damoff/9781668061459 Fruit Fly, by Josh Silver: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/826827/fruit-fly-by-josh-silver/

Y'all had a lot to say about whether it's really Travis Kelce who's made Taylor more open — so I'm getting into it, plus why I don't think it's that simple. Then: how Olivia Rodrigo pulled off another masterpiece with Daisy Chain Fields, and Cardi B and Samyra's Old Navy round two, including who I think has the range to actually weigh in. Let's get into it. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠ YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmiller IG:⁠@kjmiller Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-miller References: Daisy Chain Fields Festival: https://www.daisychainfields.com/ Kelly Clarkson’s Final Show: https://deadline.com/2026/08/kelly-clarkson-goodbye-daytime-talk-show-tears-final-words-1237063591/ Golden on Kellyoke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py_P2TI-gNg Cardi B and Samyra: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/heres-why-cardi-bs-joke-about-her-3x-merch-isnt-funny https://www.tiktok.com/@girlsfighting6/video/7680350974740794654?_r=1&_t=ZT-99N4FVB2lqv Keke Palmer on Raven-Symoné: https://www.tiktok.com/@5ivelive_/video/7679578708977405214?q=sivelive_%20raven&t=1788362546241 A.J. Alford Books on Reading Black Authors: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_alfordwrites/video/7678474602699443486 My take on her take: https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7679988438443101453?lang=en We Don’t Talk About Carol, by Kristen L. Berry: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/771526/we-dont-talk-about-carol-by-kristen-l-berry/ The True Love Experiment, by Christina Lauren: https://christinalaurenbooks.com/books/the-true-love-experiment/ Dolly All The Time, by Annabel Monaghan: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/769965/dolly-all-the-time-a-gma-book-club-pick-by-annabel-monaghan/ I, Medusa, by Ayana Gray: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762979/i-medusa-by-ayana-gray/ My August 5 star book recap: https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7680358159424310542

I sat down to give Sara Bareilles' new album Good Grief a real first listen, fully unprepared for how fast it wrecked me. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠ YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmiller IG:⁠@kjmiller Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-miller References: Good Grief, by Sara Bareilles: https://sarabareilles.lnk.to/GoodGrief Album review on CBC: https://www.cbc.ca/arts/q/sara-bareilles-is-embracing-the-grief-exorcism-9.7321577 The Good Grief Documentary: https://sarabmusic.com/pages/goodgriefdoc I, Medusa, by Ayana Gray: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762979/i-medusa-by-ayana-gray/

Taylor's Grammy performance and hour-long interview had me completely gagged — the mashup, the vocals, the way she addressed the Showgirl backlash without ever naming it. I'm breaking it all down. This episode is also a chance to talk about what Dolly Parton's legacy has meant to my family, beyond the music. Plus some thoughts on a rough week in brand marketing and the news on Harry and Meghan. Let's get into it. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠ YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmiller IG:⁠@kjmiller Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-miller References: Good Grief, by Sara Bareilles: https://sarabareilles.lnk.to/GoodGrief Taylor Swift - The Icon Sessions at the Grammy Museum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9jaJtmraXA https://www.youtube.com/live/VJ0LV0T8C1E Remembering Dolly Parton: https://apnews.com/live/dolly-parton-8-25-2026 Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: https://imaginationlibrary.com/ Tarte Cosmetics Contour Stick Controversy: https://www.thecut.com/article/everything-we-know-about-tarte-cosmetics-snatch-stick-drama.html https://www.tiktok.com/@thetopnotes/video/7670711267228699917?_r=1&_t=ZT-99D5Bpkv38P https://www.tiktok.com/@beautymavenraven/video/7675811231277600030?_r=1&_t=ZP-99D5hDnxBTL Calloway and Good Good: https://www.wsj.com/cmo-today/good-good-golf-and-callaway-apologize-for-scary-ad-826702ba Lovesac: https://cafemom.com/news/deric-cahill-lovesac-couch-ceo-response-tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@boldfam/video/7675106751867276557?_r=1&_t=ZP-99D1q1YQUzn Harry and Meghan moving back to the UK: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrzm6p6zxeo All Fours: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/639464/all-fours-by-miranda-july/ Dolly All The Time: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/769965/dolly-all-the-time-a-gma-book-club-pick-by-annabel-monaghan/ Sky Full of Elephants: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/769965/dolly-all-the-time-a-gma-book-club-pick-by-annabel-monaghan/

Drew Afualo's damage control is making things worse, not better — I'm breaking down where it went wrong. Then: Bethenny Frankel's $42 bagel and what it says about diet culture's rebrand, the BookTok drama I accidentally started this week, and why the NABJ gave Stephen A. Smith a thumbs down award. Let's get into it. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠ YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmiller IG:⁠@kjmiller Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-miller References: Lemme Fix It! Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FixItpod The Kara Goldin Show: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/ Drew Afualo and ER Fightmaster: https://www.them.us/entertainment/celebrity/controversy-drew-afualo-er-fightmaster Bethenny Frankel’s Cafe in the Hamptons: https://www.fastcompany.com/91591361/bethenny-frankel-supermodel-cafe-response-skinny-culture-back My TikTok on BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7675084494814153997?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7626447009641842206 Authors of Color I’d recommend: Kennedy Ryan: https://kennedyryanwrites.com/ Tia Williams: https://www.tiawilliamswrites.com/ Ashton Lattimore: https://www.ashtonlattimore.com/ S.A. Cosby: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S._A._Cosby Tayari Jones: https://www.tayarijones.com/ Addie E. Citchens: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addie_E._Citchens Abby Jimenez: https://www.authorabbyjimenez.com/ R.F. Kuang: https://www.rfkuang.com/ Elaine Chou: https://www.elainehsiehchou.com/ NABJ Gives Stephen A. Smith Thumbs Down: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2026-08-16/stephen-a-smith-lashes-out-after-receiving-nabj-thumbs-down-award What I’m Reading: The Great Alone, by Kristin Hannah: https://kristinhannah.com/books/the-great-alone/ Dominion, by Addie E. Citchens: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374609337/dominion/ The True Love Experiment, by Christina Lauren: https://christinalaurenbooks.com/books/the-true-love-experiment/

Taylor Swift just quietly pulled her music off Trump's TikToks — the internet ran wild with a theory I had to fact-check myself. Then: Jools LeBron's GoFundMe, a Nantucket shop's "No Influencers" sign, and the debate nobody expected to get this heated. Let's get into it. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠ YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmiller IG:⁠@kjmiller Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-miller References: My TikTok on Ariana stepping back from visibility: https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7670890040473439502?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7626447009641842206 Taylor takes her music off Trump posts: https://www.vanityfair.com/story/taylor-swift-donald-trump-music-posts-tiktok https://edition.cnn.com/2026/08/10/politics/taylor-swift-trump-music Jools Lebron steps away from TikTok: https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/08/12/jools-lebron-very-demure-tiktok-fundraiser-teeth/ No Influencers Sign in Nantucket Store: https://www.today.com/popculture/nantucket-no-influencers-sign-controversy-explained-rcna590203 https://www.thecut.com/article/nantucket-locals-vs-influencers-paige-lorenze-dairy-boy.html Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690750/tomorrow-and-tomorrow-and-tomorrow-by-gabrielle-zevin/

This week we’re diving into Ariana Grande’s step back from visibility — her statement, the scrutiny, and why the reaction has me feeling icky. Also, Hank Green just admitted he's over-relying on AI and BTS pulled out of the Grammys over the new "Asian pop" category - lots of thoughts on both!  Let’s get into it. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠ YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmiller IG:⁠@kjmiller Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-miller References: Ariana Grande Taking a Step Back from Visibility: https://people.com/ariana-grande-taking-step-back-after-tour-amid-public-health-scrutiny-rep-exclusive-12032395 Ariana discussing the decision at her show in Chicago: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/04/ariana-grande-decision-to-step-back-from-visibility-chicago-petal https://youtu.be/mkxz8zctZOs?si=71Yz6ls_qSnkh5vh Hank Green’s AI Controversy: https://www.vulture.com/article/hank-green-chatgpt-ai-controversy-explainer.html BTS and the Grammys: https://www.headlinerhub.com/bts-opts-out-of-grammys-following-new-asian-pop-category.html Love by the Book, by Jessica George: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250282545/lovebythebook/ Yours Truly, by Abby Jimenez: https://www.authorabbyjimenez.com/yourstrulybook Kin, by Tayari Jones: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/635411/kin-oprahs-book-club-by-tayari-jones/

This week, I'm breaking down exactly why Taylor’s a far better singer than she gets credit for. Plus, Anne Hathaway is an ally and she's not being quiet about it — her HRC speech has me feeling a way. And that Cut article on Gen Z women financing their loser boyfriends' entire lives? We need to talk about it. Plus a quick check-in on your World Cup halftime show comments and where things stand with Jen Hamilton. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠ YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmiller IG:⁠@kjmiller Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-miller References: My take on the World Cup Halftime Show: https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7665729153613843726 Anne Hathaway at the HRC: https://www.tiktok.com/@nowthisimpact/video/7667292202774695181?_r=1&_t=ZT-98RFKHIYzVd Taylor’s Vocals: https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7666631252493061390 Jen Hamilton: https://www.tiktok.com/@_jen_hamilton_?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Chelsea Fagan’s take on ageism: https://www.tiktok.com/@faganchelsea/video/7667893903130938646?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7626447009641842206 The Cut Article “Call Her Mommy”: https://www.thecut.com/article/young-women-earning-more-money-boyfriends.html Yesteryear, by Caro Claire Burke: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/780686/yesteryear-a-gma-book-club-pick-by-caro-claire-burke/ Runner, by Ashton Lattimore: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/773544/runner-by-ashton-lattimore/

While Taylor Swift and Jay-Z were busy taking over New York — her wedding, his record-breaking Yankee Stadium residency — I was in Napa Valley celebrating my 40th. I'm back with takes on both. Plus: the World Cup halftime show, the Undone by Kate scandal, and my honest take on the new Gracie Abrams album. Let’s go! Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠ YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmiller IG:⁠@kjmiller Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-miller References: Taylor’s Wedding: https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a71852286/taylor-swift-dior-wedding-dress-reveal-plans/ Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium Residency: https://www.forbes.com/sites/dougmelville/2026/07/19/jay-z-proved-he-is-still-the-king-of-new-york-and-the-numbers-back-it-up/ 2026 World Cup Halftime Show: https://youtu.be/B7hIiaXBpco?si=Vpz3faNk4Ej4VAgV Bravo’s Summer House Cast for Season 11: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/summer-house-season-11-cast-revealed-1236646977/ Undone by Kate Scandal: https://www.tiktok.com/@undonebykate/video/7663510118159404302?_r=1&_t=ZT-98FOx0pARnZ https://www.tiktok.com/@malpluscats/video/7664785852693892383?_r=1&_t=ZT-98FOvbYvjp8 https://www.tiktok.com/@itsalexandermae/video/7662365071833648397?_r=1&_t=ZT-98FP2vlwKa5 https://www.tiktok.com/@lilachapmannn/video/7664056435889818910?_r=1&_t=ZT-98FP5coZPAs Swiftologist on Gracie Abrams’ New Album: https://www.tiktok.com/@theeswiftologist/video/7663503319519743239?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc My 5-star reads for July: https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7665156183950511373?q=kj%20miller&t=1784744595281

I finally listened to Lizzo's new album start to finish — barely holding on by track 12. I'm breaking down what works, what doesn't, and why I think it’s facing a whole lot more than just marketing problems. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠ YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmiller IG:⁠@kjmiller References: Rolling Stone article on Lizzo’s album sales: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/lizzo-new-album-bitch-charts-industry-1235581224/ Bitch, Album by Lizzo: https://open.spotify.com/album/2wPyRw9iR2TQQgc8c5NCUk?si=5uDGFLzzTMC-eF2Qkngbbw Jerome, Song by Lizzo: https://open.spotify.com/track/3kxsEF30mM0TZWfkOv4XsS?si=d492afaed2154c71