Welcome back to our weekly recap of some of the biggest and most talked-about moments in pop culture and current events that you need to know about right now.
Three months after Ashley Tisdale detailed her decision to exit a “toxic” celebrity mom group in a personal essay, Meghan Trainor shared insight into their private conversation following the scandal. [Celebitchy]
It is tough being a pop star. Meghan Trainor was supposed to launch her Get In Girl Tour this June, coinciding with the release of her seventh studio album, Toy With Me. However, her big venue tour has been completely scrapped. [Pajiba]
Once again, there was some major star power at Cinemacon. Zendaya and Timothee Chalamet, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, and Tom Cruise. [Go Fug Yourself]
Fernando Mendoza is about to be the top pick playing the toughest position in America’s game; [Kenneth in the 212]
If you’re a fan of John Hughes movies but wish Ducky and Brian had been queer, Cory Wexler Grant’s affecting, occasionally perplexing, ‘90s coming-of-age dramedy Screams from the Tower might be some kind of wonderful way for you to spend a couple of hours. [Boy Culture]
Former First Lady Jill Biden, during a live auction at the NYC LGBT Community Center’s Center Dinner, bid $35,000 to have a walk-on role in the queer hockey series Heated Rivalry‘s second season, along with a dinner with the cast, according to sources. However, she was outbid by two bidders at $125,000 each. [them]
Top Gun 3 is a go, and Tom Cruise will be back! [Deadline]
As if Nicole Kidman isn’t busy enough already. She is embarking on a new role: a death doula. [NBC News]
The Trump regime sure seems to love child sex abusers. [Mediaite]
Ouch is an understatement. Taylor Momsen is recovering from a massive spider bite she received while backstage while on tour with her band, Pretty Reckless, who are opening for AC/DC during their tour. [InStyle]
Male supermodel Jon Kortajarena is a daddy! [Queerty]
Real Housewives of Miami star Lisa Hochstein has turned herself in following allegations that she was spying on her ex-husband, Lenny Hochstein, which resulted in a felony charge. [EW]
Kanye West has been sued for allegedly sucker punching a man at his table at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles around 11 p.m. on April 16, 2024. [Us Weekly]
Oasis, Billy Idol, Sade, Phil Collins, and Luther Vandross are among the list of 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees. [EW]
Jorginho, the soccer player who accused Chappell Roan of making his daughter cry for the crime of looking at her, has apologized for the accusation. Oops. [Vulture]
Celine Dion has dropped a new song. And it’s in French!
David Corenswet shirtless in Mr. Irrelevant.
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