In another revisited episode, this week, we rave about one of our all-time favourite icons: thee Winona Ryder, original goth girl. That means, we also rant about how that one shoplifting incident had Hollywood turning its back on her overnight, and the impact it made on her singular career. Oh, and her ex Johnny Depp — unfortunately.

🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like:
– Meghan Markle's holiday special: Our questions and reactions
– Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard: Inside Hollywood’s most overshared marriage
– Lily Allen's messy, masterful comeback

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In this special revisited episode, we go back to 1974, discussing the time a lone gunman attempted to kidnap 23-year-old Princess Anne (yes, we know she's one of your favourite characters on The Crown). While the media coverage of this story at the time emphasized the valour of the men who helped rescue Anne, the reality is that the princess played an instrumental role in saving herself. We chat about why it took Anne so long to share her truth. We also examine the details of this highly cinematic, but little discussed, story.

📚 For further reading:
– Smithsonian Magazine: The bloody attempt to kidnap a British princess
– Michael Parkinson Interview: Princess Anne speaks on the kidnapping attempt

🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like:
– Meghan Markle's holiday special: Our questions and reactions
– Is it time to forgive Camilla Parker Bowles?
– Why did Sarah Ferguson apologize to Jeffrey Epstein?

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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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In this week's Hot off the Press, we discuss Ariana Grande's plans to stop touring in the near future. Is the pop star otherwise known as Galinda really ready to give up her rock and roll lifestyle? We also complain about how Jeff Bezos is poised to sponsor/ruin the beloved Met Gala. And of course, we 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 us for all the juicy details!

📚 For 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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