In case you needed a reminder: the TikTok ban, Katy Perry going to space, and the Coldplay Couple were all THIS year. Let's take a trip down memory lane and recap all of the pop culture moments of 2025 that were too pop to handle. Subscribe to my SubstackFollow me on Instagram
Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are always keeping us on our toes, and it seems like they have no plans on stopping. This week, Andrew is diving into Taylor Swift’s first two episodes of ‘The End of an Era’, Beyoncé on the cover of Pollstar magazine, the 2026 Met Gala co-chairs, Heated Rivalry cast drama, and so much more!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:02 Rob and Michele Reiner found dead yesterday in their Brentwood home,
08:03 Taylor Swift’s ‘The End of an Era’ docuseries premieres on Disney+
24:59 Taylor Swift silently updates ‘reputation’ lyrics on Apple Music and Spotify
30:42 Beyoncé on the cover of Pollstar Magazine
41:16 Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams announced as 2026 Met Gala co-chairs
44:40 ‘Heated Rivalry’ star François Arnaud responds to ‘I Love LA’ star Jordan Firstman’s criticism of Heated Rivalry’s sex scenes
53:25 Bronwyn Newport and Todd Bradley separate after 9 years of marriage
56:19 Mary Cosby accused of money extortion
58:11 RHOSLC Recap 01:06:37 Yes and Mess of the Week
It’s the most wonderful time of the year - Spotify Wrapped! I’m breaking down my top ten albums and songs of 2025 PLUS exposing my Apple Music Replay from the year to see who made the cut.
We’re also diving into Miley Cyrus’ engagement, the 2026 Golden Globe nominees, what to expect on Euphoria season three, and so much more!
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
11:29 New Music Releases
17:13 Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando are engaged
21:17 Golden Globes 2026 Nominations
30:20 2026 Variety Actors on Actors
35:04 Sam Levinson shares ‘Euphoria’ season 3 character plot lines
38:52 Ranking my Top 10 Albums of 2025
01:11:42 Exposing my Apple Replay 2025
01:16:58 Heated Rivalry chit chat
01:20:43 Real Housewives of Salt Lake City recap
01:27:09 Yes and Mess of the Week
Is Beyoncé dropping hints that act iii is coming!? After a weekend being out on the town, fans are spiraling over whether or not we need to start saving our coins.
Plus, Sabrina Carpenter arresting Miss Piggy, Billie Eilish's new movie, Ariana Grande and Nicole Kidman being obsessed with each other, and so much more.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
04:46 New Music Releases
09:01 Wicked: For Good becomes the biggest opening debut for a Broadway adaptation
12:34 Ariana Grande interviewed by Nicole Kidman for Interview Magazine
18:00 Sabrina Carpenter wraps the Short n’ Sweet Tour in Los Angeles
23:15 Billie Eilish announces “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT TOUR” 3D Movie
26:23 Tyler, the Creator names Apple Music’s 2025 Artist of the Year
31:23 Beyoncé attends the 2025 F1 Grand Prix
44:57 Jessi Draper exposes what Demi Engemann meant by “fruity pebbles”
50:13 Yes and Mess of the Week
My life has been changed for the better after seeing Wicked: For Good. I'm reviewing the highly anticipated sequel (mostly spoiler-free) and discussing all of the changes from the musical to the movie.
PLUS Ke$ha adding the $ back to her name, Lorde and Sadie Sink performing together, Ariana Grande going back to SNL, and so much more!
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Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:53 New Music Releases
05:44 Ke$ha is teasing a new rebrand!?
08:32 The Devil Wears Prada 2 Teaser
13:36 BravoCon 2025: New RHONY cast + Real Housewives of Rhode Island
21:03 Lorde surprises London crowd with Sadie Sink
24:03 Ariana Grande and Cher to appear on SNL’s final episode of 2025
27:17 Wicked: For Good Movie Review
51:01 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S3 Recap
59:24 Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Recap
01:03:40 Selling The OC Recap
01:06:22 Yes and Mess of the Week
The 2026 Grammy nominations are here, and I have thoughts (shocker). I’m sharing my predictions for the 68th annual Grammys and who I think was snubbed. I’m also diving into Chrishell Stause leaving Selling Sunset, Shay Mitchell’s controversial new business venture, Wicked: One Wonderful Night, and so much more!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
04:29 New Music Releases
14:37 Chrishell Stause is leaving Selling Sunset after 9 seasons
18:58 Shay Mitchell launches skincare brand for children
24:25 Michael Jackson biopic trailer breaks record + what they cut from the movie
32:51 NBC airs “Wicked: One Wonderful Night” live concert special
44:32 2026 Grammy Predictions
01:03:28 Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Recap
01:08:26 Yes and Mess of the Week
I've said it once, and I'll say it again: you could never make me hate Chrishell Stause. We're recapping season nine of Selling Sunset from all the drama and lack of houses sold, PLUS Ariana Grande missing the Wicked: For Good premiere, Tate McRae lip-syncing, and so much more. Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/toopoptohandle Subscribe to my newsletter: http://toopoptohandle.substack.comChapters: 00:00 Introduction 07:28 New Music Releases 16:25 Huda Mustafa dropped from Huda Beauty after racist incident 24:14 Tate McRae receives backlash after alleged lip-syncing 29:32 Ariana Grande missed Wicked: For Good red carpet in Brazil 39:03 2026 GRAMMY Nomination Predictions 53:02 Selling Sunset Season 9 Recap 01:12:54 Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Recap 01:18:15 Yes and Mess of the Week
Sabrina Carpenter needs to enter her rom-com era, and Kevin Federline needs to keep Britney Spears’ name out of his mouth. On this week’s episode, we’re chatting about Sabrina Carpenter on SNL, Kevin Federline’s new memoir, Lorde and Charli xcx working it out on the remix in LA, Kristen Bell’s Instagram caption, and more!
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Chapters:00:00 Introduction08:51 New Music Releases 11:51 $102M worth of jewels stolen from The Louvre 15:13 Lorde brings out Charli xcx at LA Ultrasound Tour show18:50 Britney Spears responds to Kevin Federline’s memoir ‘You Thought You Knew’ 27:15 Sabrina Carpenter appears as the host and musical guest on SNL 39:20 Miley Cyrus on the cover of Vogue France 45:05 Kristen Bell limits her Instagram comments after criticism from her anniversary post to Dax Shepard48:58 Euphoria Season 3 cast announced 52:37 Colman Domingo announced as the voice of The Cowardly Lion in Wicked: For Good 57:01 TV Recap01:02:23 Yes and Mess of the Week #SabrinaCarpenter #popculture
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, 'The Life of a Showgirl' is here, which means we have to break down the album track by track. Join me and our Official Taylor Swift Correspondent™, Delani, as we dive into this record-breaking album! Follow us: http://instagram.com/toopoptohandle/Follow Delani: https://x.com/delaniraeann
Charli xcx has mastered the art of having it all figured it out but never letting us know her next move. We’re chatting her Vanity Fair cover and all of her next moves, Taylor Swift’s record breaking week, Kylie Jenner’s debut single, and so much more.
00:00 Introduction
05:11 New Music Releases
16:16 Diane Keaton Passes Away at 79
19:44 Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” breaks the record for most albums sold in a week
29:20 Michelle Williams discusses a possible Destiny’s Child reunion
33:15 No Doubt announces 2026 Sphere Residency
38:53 Kylie Jenner releases debut single “Fourth Strike”
45:46 Charli xcx on the cover of Vanity Fair
01:06:27 Real Housewives of Salt Lake City recap
01:15:53 Yes and Mess of the Week
Taylor Swift’s new album “The Life of a Showgirl” is many things, but the most important thing to remember is: it’s not that deep. We’re diving into my initial thoughts on TS12, why everyone needs to take a chill pill while listening, and Taylor’s record-breaking week (again).
PLUS Addison Rae on W Magazine, an update on Wendy Williams, and more!
00:00 Introduction
09:37 New Music Releases
11:45 Taylor Swift releases The Life of a Showgirl
39:49 Addison Rae on the cover of W Magazine
44:56 Wendy Williams on the cover of NY Magazine
51:47 Dolly Parton’s sister asks fans for prayers as singer's health declines
56:22 Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Recap
01:04:34 Yes and Mess of the Week
When the world needed him most, Bad Bunny booked the Super Bowl halftime show. We're covering my thoughts on a man doing the halftime again, Donald Trump's beef with Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl Easter eggs, and so much more.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
03:32 Reneé Rapp Bite Me Tour Review
06:52 New Music Releases
19:54 Bad Bunny to headline Super Bowl LX
24:49 The White House is beefing Ariana Grande
31:00 Lola Young cancels all performances for the foreseeable future
39:20 Taylor Swift set for late-night return on Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers
47:39 Yes and Mess of the Week
Hannah Einbinder being an Emmy winner just feels so correct to me. We're recapping the 77th Annual Emmy Awards, the 2026 Coachella Lineup, the Dreamgirls Broadway revival, and more!
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction05:45 New Music Releases 16:51 Dreamgirls Broadway revival set for fall 202621:12 Taylor Frankie Paul is the next Bachelorette 26:28 Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G to headline Coachella 2026 32:17 77th Emmy Awards Recap 43:50 Yes and Mess of the Week
Between four outfit changes, three VMA wins, and hosting a meet and greet with everyone in the room, Ariana Grande was the one to watch at the 2025 Video Music Awards.
We’re recapping the entire show from Sabrina Carpenter’s trans rights statements, Lady Gaga causing Mayhem, and everything in between.
PLUS Hilary Duff’s new music endeavor, RuPaul on the silver screen, Lady Gaga’s new tour dates, and more!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
06:32 New Music Releases
14:31 Hilary Duff signs to Atlantic Records for new studio album
19:13 RuPaul set to star in the first Drag Race universe feature film
22:57 Lady Gaga announces second US leg of the Mayhem Ball
28:34 2025 VMAs Recap
01:18:00 Yes and Mess of the Week
Jim Verraros has lived many lives since we first met him on season one of American Idol, but he's never lived as authentically as he is now. Join us as we discuss Jim's new EP "Explicit", what it was like being an American Idol Guinea pig, being outed to the entire world by a tabloid, and finding your authentic voice through it all.
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WHAT. A. WEEK. Between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting engaged and the Love Island USA S7 Reunion, things have been especially too pop to handle.
PLUS Lil Nas X released on bail in LA, Billy Ray Cyrus leaking a new Miley Cyrus song, and my Friday night with Lindsay Lohan.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
06:11 New Music Releases
15:57 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement
25:22 More VMA performers announced including Tate McRae, Mariah Carey, and Doja Cat
28:17 Lil Nas X released on bail after weekend arrest in LA
34:35 Billy Ray Cyrus teases Miley Cyrus and Fleetwood Mac collab
38:33 Love Island USA Reunion Recap (+ Iris and Pepe breakup & Amaya and Bryan unfollowing each other)
01:12:36 Love Island Beyond the Villa Recap
01:21:43 Yes and Mess of the Week
Did someone say a Glee reunion!? Grab a slushie and get ready for a whole lot of pop culture - Justin Bieber's Vegas impersonator, Dua Lipa's new music, Coldplay releasing a "Brat" inspired album, and so much more.
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Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
04:15 New Music Releases
17:38 VMAs announces first round of performers and honorees
19:07 Chris Martin says he wants Coldplay to enter their “Brat” era
23:13 Glee cast set for 10-year reunion on Celebrity Weakest Link
27:36 Justin Bieber impersonator tricks Vegas club into letting him perform
31:25 Dua Lipa talks new music in Harper's Bazaar Icon issue
35:45 Tyla EP sales create online controversy
47:10 Love Island Beyond the Villa Recap
52:11 Yes and Mess of the Week
Can you believe Travis Kelce shooting his shot on a podcast had led us to Taylor Swift announcing her 12th album “The Life of a Showgirl” on New Heights!?
We’re diving into everything and anything related to TS12 PLUS the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato having a Camp Rock reunion, Beyoncé winning her first Emmy, and so much more.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:55 New Music Releases
08:27 Jonas Brothers bring out Demi Lovato at MetLife Stadium
17:25 Sabrina Carpenter releases 4th album cover for “Man’s Best Friend”
22:14 Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock loses battle to cancer
27:32 Beyoncé wins her first Emmy award for the Beyoncé Bowl
32:48 Taylor Swift announces new album “The Life of a Show Girl” on New Heights podcast
01:08:21 Yes and Mess of the Week
There's a new era of pop girls in town, and I am buying everything they're selling. We're diving into the 2025 VMA nominees and recapping all of my favorite moments from Lollapalooza (Olivia Rodrigo, Doechii, and Sabrina Carpenter). PLUS Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry's love affair, Beyoncé's final Levi's ad, and so much more.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:00 Ginger Twinsies review
04:41 New Music Releases
21:23 American Eagle releases statement regarding “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans” ad
27:22 Beyoncé and Levi’s release fourth and final ad
31:37 Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau spotted getting dinner together
37:47 2025 VMA nominations
54:01 2025 Lollapalooza Recap (Olivia Rodrigo, Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter)
01:16:00 Love Island Beyond the Villa Recap
01:17:33 Yes and Mess of the Week
It feels like my entire life has led up to this moment: Disney invited me to an early screening of Freakier Friday.
I'm giving my full spoiler-free review on this long-awaited sequel, plus diving into the JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez breakup, Beyoncé reuniting Destiny's Child, Sydney Sweeney's controversial American Eagle ad, and more!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:47 Freakier Friday Premiere + Review (Spoiler Free)
19:44 New Music Releases
22:48 Beyoncé reunites Destiny’s Child at final Cowboy Carter Tour stop
34:16 Sydney Sweeney American Eagle ad sparks controversy
41:21 Harry Styles releases Pleasing sex toys
45:06 JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez breakup
58:49 Love Island Beyond the Villa Recap
01:03:32 Yes and Mess of the Week