About this episode

The episode discusses the latest updates in the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni case, along with other celebrity news and pop culture commentary.

Lauren and Chanler kick things off with some much-needed corrections to the record before diving into all the mess you can’t stop thinking about. From spilling the Summer House tea with mom to the latest on Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni. We also five into Meghan Markle’s surprising new gig, and Taylor Frankie Paul’s latest headlines. Timestamps: (00:00:00) 📝 Corrections to the Record — Paige DeSorbo shade mix-up and Carolyn Bessette’s mom tea (00:05:43) 👑 Deep Dive Plans — the Kennedy Curse, the women it ruined, and why we need this series (00:10:58) ☕️ Mom Gets the Summer House TLDR — explaining Amanda, West, Kyle & Ciara to mom (00:17:54) ⚖️ Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni Update — major claims dismissed, retaliation remaining, and her wild response (00:54:24) 👸 Meghan Markle News — the Australia retreat, low-rent gigs, and Tina Brown’s take (01:02:19) 📱 Taylor Frankie Paul Update — religious journey, image rehab, and the latest restraining order drama (01:05:31) 🇬🇧 Ladies of London — why this reboot is serving all the camp and chaos EarlyBird CBD: Visit https://www.EarlyBirdCBD.com and use code PA20 for 20% off Revolve: Shop at REVOLVE.com/POP and use code POP for…

People in this episode

Hosts: Lauren, Chanler

Topics covered

• celebrity news
• legal updates
• pop culture
• reality TV
• media commentary

Keywords

• Blake Lively
• Justin Baldoni
• Meghan Markle
• Taylor Frankie Paul
• Summer House
• celebrity gossip
• legal case
• pop culture

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Summer House, Ladies of London

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