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.
What did Zach Bryan do this time to get in trouble with the internet? [Pajiba]
Donald Trump sure does love insulting women. Especially women of color. Check out him calling ABC’s Rachel Scott a “bitch” when she asked about gas prices. [Celebitchy]
These were the best-dressed from the 2026 Met Gala. Who would you choose? [Go Fug Yourself]
Sean Michael is Boylicious. [Kenneth in the 212]
For years, a sketchy image of a naked young dude has been misidentified as James Dean … Who is he? Who was he? Who did he hope to be? [Boy Culture]
Actress Jamie Pressly is the latest celebrity to join OnlyFans. “This is another way for me to connect directly with my audience, on my own terms, with creativity and intention. I’ve loved meeting fans at various Comic Cons, and the excitement of having those real face-to-face moments made me want to seek options like OnlyFans.” [Variety]
10 years after Peter Thiel basically torpedoed Gawker, four of the website’s star writers are still healing. [THR]
Singer David Archuleta revealed the amusing story behind the inspiration for his song “Wish That You Were Me,” which appeared in Season 5 of Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building. [Deadline]
According to PK Kemsley, his estranged wife, Dorit Kemsley, spent more than $1 million on luxury spending over the last year, including around $995K on high-end designer clothing, handbags, and accessories, as their home is nearing foreclosure. [TMZ]
Jake Hall, the British reality star and ex-fiancé of Ladies of London star Misse Beqiri, has died, per People. Spanish authorities, who described the incident as an “accidental death,” told the Daily Bulletin that Hall likely died after throwing himself against a glass window. [Majorica Daily Bulletin]
Brandi Glanville will apparently be bitter for the rest of her life. [Page Six]
KJ Apa “slams” Mr. Fantasy for stealing his image, claims he’s lost work, and calls him a “f***ing liar and a thief.” [THR]
A federal judge released the note, which Jeffrey Epstein’s former cellmate said he found in a graphic novel. The New York Times has not authenticated that Mr. Epstein wrote it. [The New York Times – Gifted]
West Wilson might want to take the summer off. The Summer House star is speaking out about the leak of his private photos last month. [Page Six]
FX has confirmed that the acclaimed Hulu dramedy The Bear will end with Season 5, which will consist of eight episodes and premiere on Thursday, June 25 at 9 p.m. ET on Hulu. [TV Line]
While Bradley Cooper did not make an appearance on the red carpet at the 2026 Met Gala, he did attend the event. [Harper’s Bazaar]
No money was exchanged in the settlement between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, but their legal dispute is not entirely resolved. Lively still has an outstanding motion for attorneys’ fees and damages related to Baldoni’s unsuccessful defamation lawsuit against her. [Variety]
A broken foot has derailed Jacob Elordi‘s Cannes Film Festival jury membership. [THR]
Joshua Bassett has revealed he had quite the ketamine addiction. [Attitude]
The 2025–2026 Tony Award nominations are in, and teen-vampire spectacle The Lost Boys and theater parody Schmigadoon! lead the pack with the most nominations each. [Vulture]
The cause of Nicholas Brendon‘s death has been revealed. [EW]
LGBTQ+ ally Paul W. Downs, 43, gave us a very nice thirst trap pic. [Queerty]
Watch Connor Storrie get ready for the Met Gala.
Sabrina Carpenter and Stevie Nicks perform Landslide at the 2026 Met Gala.
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