The Hudson Williams’ Double Standard, Zendaya’s Private Jetted Dress & AI In Media

The Hudson Williams’ Double Standard, Zendaya’s Private Jetted Dress & AI In Media

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July 20, 2026 · 37 min · Episode 234

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The episode discusses Hudson Williams' encounter with paparazzi, Zendaya's fashion choices, and the implications of AI in media.

Hudson Williams’ paparazzi blow-up, Zendaya’s private jet dress and another AI gaffe.  Hi listeners! A reminder that you can receive a few extra Bookmarked recommendations on our Substack , plus you can watch this episode on YouTube . Lots of pop culture popcorn this episode, so grab your coffee/ tea and settle in. Heated Rivalry actor Hudson Williams has been accosted by Parisian paparazzi and is fed up. Is this warranted or is it one standard for celebrity women versus men? We reference this post by  creator Susan Hyatt . This past week, Marie Claire Australia was called out on the global stage (including on Saint Hoax) for an AI gaffe. We reference a report on it via Crikey's  daily news column The Snoop, and ask if, rather than blaming the writer, it's a symptom of a systemic rot in the media industry worldwide.  The Odyssey by Christopher Nolan is out now, and Zendaya has been STUNNING on red carpets during its press tour. One showstopping angel-inspired dress we reference is by French label Matières Fécales (aka Fecal Matter). Another was by Schiaparelli and had to be personally private jetted from Paris to London ahead of the…

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Organizations: Marie Claire Australia, Crikey, Matières Fécales, Schiaparelli

Books & works: First Light, The Memory Police

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