Welcome back to your essential weekly recap of the most important headlines! Whether you were too busy enjoying the summer sun or simply missed some news, we’ve got you covered. Dive into our roundup of the biggest and most talked-about moments in pop culture and current events that you need to know about right now.
Quentin Tarantino bizarrely personally attacked Paul Dano while he was being interviewed by Bret Easton Ellis on Ellis’s podcast, and Tarantino was discussing his top-twenty films of the 21st century. Well, Hollywood is rallying behind Paul Dano. [Celebitchy]
The stars of The Housemaid, Amanda Syfried and Sydney Sweeney, are out and about wearing some fab coats. [Go Fug Yourself]
Are you hoping for another Men in Black sequel? Well, you may just get your wish, but along with that, a potentially exciting return to the franchise. [Pajiba]
From Hallmark hits to hosting NYE for a billion viewers, Jonathan Bennett rules the holidays with humor, heart and unapologetic gay joy. [Kenneth in the 212]
Um. WTF? Texas’ comptroller removes women and minorities from program to boost women and minority businesses. [Jezebel]
Check out this really great profile on Nicholas Galitzine (from 2024). [The Cut]
Vanity Fair and Olivia Nuzzi agreed to part ways after new revelations and allegations about an affair with RFK Jr. and her behavior while reporting on him. [AP]
Kate Middleton really went for a big (literally) tiara moment. [Page Six]
The Justice Department on Thursday failed to secure an indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James. [NBC News]
Chad Spodick, a contestant on the reality dating series Finding Prince Charming, has died. [People]
New legal documents show the financial details behind Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan’s 2024 divorce settlement. Both stars will receive 50 percent of the other’s pension benefits accrued during their 2009–2018 marriage. [E! News]
Scott Wolf dropped his restraining order against his estranged wife, Kelley Wolf, and any protective orders previously issued are no longer active. [People]
Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby’s son, Robert Jr. Cosby, pleaded guilty to multiple charges Tuesday, including assault and violating a protection order. [Page Six]
Kirsti Noem would like to keep all the brown people from entering our country. [Mediaite]
Mika Brunold, the 21-year-old Swiss player who is currently ranked No. 310, announced he is gay in an Instagram post earlier this week. [OutSports]
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau go Instagram official. (scroll)
The drunken raccoon who went viral just in time for Thanksgiving.
