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

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

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

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

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

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

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This week, we discuss Love, Meghan: A Holiday Celebration. We dissect the delicious guests - from a charming Tom Colicchio to a camera-shy Naomi Osaka. We also dish on Meghan's taste in snacks, give some side-eye regarding her notions of "self-care," and gush over her fabulous wardrobe. Join us as we covet Meghan's glamorous life and her Nancy Meyers-style kitchen.

📚 For further reading:
- Katinlyn Greenidge's November profile of Meghan Markle for Harper's Bazaar
- Tina Brown's book on the royals, The Palace Papers

🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like:
– Meghan Markle vs. The Crown: A Royal Reckoning
– How Anne Hathaway Got Labelled a ‘Try-Hard,’ with Alex Sujong Laughlin
– Lily Allen's messy, masterful comeback

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This week, we dive into the saga of Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, the Hollywood couple who went from beloved and relatable to the internet’s favourite example of chronic oversharing. We trace their early careers — her star turns in Veronica Mars, Frozen, and The Good Place, and his evolution from actor to podcasting "self-help" personality — before unpacking how their marriage slowly became a full-blown brand. From publicized fights to parenting confessions, to the viral “we don’t bathe our kids” moment, to the steady creep of their relationship into #spon content, we explore how transparency shifted into TMI and why people now find them insufferable. Ultimately, we examine what their arc reveals about the rise and fall of the “relatable celebrity,” and why the internet’s love for a couple can curdle just as fast as it formed. Juicy.

🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like:
– How Anne Hathaway Got Labelled a ‘Try-Hard,’ with Alex Sujong Laughlin
– Lily Allen's messy, masterful comeback
– How is Charlie Sheen alive today?

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Plus, connect with us on social media here:

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In this week's Hot off the Press, Sadaf and Sarah discuss Ariane Grande's plans to stop touring in the near future. Is the popstar otherwise known as Galinda really ready to give up her rock and roll lifestyle? The co-hosts also complain about how Jeff Bezos is poised to sponsor/ruin their beloved Met Ball. And of course, they do a check-in on Kim Kardashian, discussing whether she will ever achieve her dream of becoming a lawyer - and if she even needs to do so for the sake of her career. Join them for all the juicy details!

Further Reading:

Ariana Grande Reveals Why She Won't Be Touring For Years

Kim Kardashian on Studying After Passing The Bar

The Met Ball Is Facing Criticism Over Its Sponsors. Here's What Anna Wintour Has To Say

A few recent episodes we think you might like:

– How Lindsay Lohan infamously went from teen queen to tabloid target
– How Anne Hathaway got labelled a try-hard
– Is Alex Cooper a visionary? The Call Her Daddy debate

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This week, we take on one of our favourites: Anne Hathaway, and with a very special guest: Alex Sujong Laughlin, the co-creator of Normal Gossip and host of pod Try Hard! Speaking of, that's what this episode is all about: how Anne went from America’s Princess™ to “try-hard” punching bag to the girlfriend of an all-time scammer and, finally, a beloved icon. It's a singular trajectory, and one we dig deep into. (Really, this is personal for these three former theatre kids.) Join us!

📚 For further reading:
– Vogue's Anne Hathaway Cover Story, July 2025
– Vanity Fair's Raffaello Follieri Investigation, September 2008
– James Franco & Howard Stern talk Hathahate

🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like:
– Lily Allen's messy, masterful comeback
– Meghan Markle vs. The Crown: A royal reckoning
– How Lindsay Lohan infamously went from teen queen to tabloid target

💌 If you want to hear more from Alex Sujong Laughlin, give our lovely guest a follow here:
@alexlaughs, @defectormedia and @normalgossip.

🎙 And listen to Try Hard here — if you loved this episode of The Reheat, it'll be the perfect chaser.

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On this week's episode, we dive into the joy, the delight, the lust in Jonathan Bailey being crowned People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive, making him the first gay man to ever be granted the tawdry title. Next up, we question if Jennifer Aniston's new relationship is a little too kooky or perfectly Hollywood, and we discuss Tyra Banks' new venture into hot ice cream. Yes, you read that right. To discover what in god's name hot ice cream even is, give us a listen!

⏰ If you want to jump to your topic of choice, we've got timestamps for ya:
- 08:47: Jonathan Bailey: 2025's Sexiest Man Alive
- 12:49: Jennifer Aniston's New Relationship
- 25:33: Tyra Banks's Hot Ice Cream?!

📚 For further reading:
- Angelina Jolie Details Abuse Allegations Against Brad Pitt
- People Crowns Jonathan Bailey
- Jennifer Aniston's New Man
- Tyra Banks' Hot Ice Cream
- The Guardian's Review of Tyra's Ice Cream

🎧 And a few recent episodes we think you might like:
- Lily Allen's messy, masterful comeback
- Meghan Markle vs. The Crown: A Royal Reckoning
- Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s divorce - what really happened?

🔗 Once you're done listening, why not subscribe to our Patreon here? You'll find some exclusive goodies!

📲 Plus, connect with us on social media here:

@_sadafahsan
@sahagiansarah