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Tom Smyth is a Vulture contributor covering pop culture and news since 2023. His writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Vulture, Teen Vogue, and the Cut. His humor writing and headlines have appeared in The Onion, Reductress, McSweeney's, and The New Yorker.

  1. overnights
    Palm Royale Recap: Shotgun WeddingMaxine manages to wrap up loose ends, but there’s still enough time for more to go wrong.
  2. rip
    Chance Perdomo, Gen V and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Actor, Dead at 27His Gen V castmates remember “his infectious smile” in a new statement.
  3. who?
    Flaco’s Widow Responds to Autopsy Revelations on Weekend UpdateShe’s not afraid to talk about that case of pigeon herpes.
  4. snl
    Ramy Youssef Shares Prayer for Palestine in SNL MonologueThe comedian recounted having multiple prayers for friends to juggle.
  5. overnights
    Palm Royale Recap: Order in the DellacorteThe more we learn about this community, the more it seems like Maxine belongs there not in spite of her grift but because of it.
  6. box office
    Late Night with the Devil Made $666,666 at the Box OfficeHopefully Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire snagging the top spot is enough to ward off the evil spirits.
  7. mind the pay gap
    Olivia Colman Calls Out 12,000% Pay Disparity“If I was Oliver Colman, I’d be earning a f*** of a lot more than I am.”
  8. let’s go crazy
    Ryan Coogler Is Making a Prince Jukebox Musical MovieWho’s going to play Mr. McGee?
  9. exodus in the city
    And Just Like That, Karen Pittman Exits And Just Like ThatGood thing this show has plenty of experience writing out its characters.
  10. sweet as candy
    How Many Times Did Mandy Moore Say ‘Thank You’ on Las Culturistas?Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers spent the interview showering the multi-hyphenate icon with praise — perhaps a distracting amount of praise.
  11. overnights
    Palm Royale Series-Premiere Recap: High SocietyPalm Royale finds a unique sweet spot between Big Little Lies and Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar.
  12. nerd alert
    "Pressure" - Press Night - After Party
    Miriam Margolyes Drags Adult Harry Potter Fans (Again)“If your balls have dropped, then it’s time to forget about it,” the actress who played Professor Sprout says.
  13. box office
    Kung Fu Panda 4 Holds On to Top Spot at the Box OfficeFollowed closely by Dune: Part 2, marking a good weekend for Po and Paul.
  14. rip
    83rd Annual Academy Awards - Press Room
    David Seidler, The King’s Speech Screenwriter, Dead at 86He won an Oscar and BAFTA for writing the 2010 film.
  15. coming of age
    2024 SXSW Conference And Festival - Day 9
    Anne Hathaway Tears Up at The Idea of You PremiereShe says coming-of-age stories aren’t just for kids anymore.
  16. gutsy?
    Olivia Rodrigo GUTS World Tour Kick Off - Palm Desert
    Can You Get Contraceptives at Olivia Rodrigo’s Tour?The singer made headlines for making contraceptives available to concertgoers, before quickly reversing the practice. So where do things stand now?
  17. dancing on her own
    Night One - Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour - Nashville, TN
    Taylor Swift Loves Miming Her Own LyricsThe Eras Tour concert film proves that dancing with her hands tied just isn’t an option.
  18. posers
    Who Mastered the 2024 GlamBOT Season?The packed awards circuit meant more time to perfect the art of the GlamBOT.
  19. oscars 2024
    96th Annual Oscars - Red Carpet
    Vanessa Hudgens Unveils Baby Bump on the Oscars Red CarpetThe High School Musical alum is hosting ABC’s pre-show for the third consecutive year.
  20. snl
    Lisa From Temecula’s Meat Still Isn’t CookedEgo Nwodim’s character made her grand return to SNL, violently shaking yet another table.
  21. popular music
    Here Are All the Songs in Bowen Yang and Ariana Grande’s ‘Elephant Love Medley’Including Glinda’s take on Elphaba’s “Defying Gravity” riff.
  22. ladies and gentlemen…
    Icon Joan Grande Introduces Daughter’s Saturday Night Live Musical PerformanceAriana Grande’s mom welcomed her to the Studio 8H stage, where she sang “we can’t be friends” and “imperfect for you.”
  23. icy reception
    Josh Brolin Did a Cold Plunge During His SNL MonologueAnd he fittingly read a beautiful poem he wrote about Kenan Thompson.
  24. nepo guest star
    Good Actress Scarlett Johansson Played Bad Actress Katie Britt on SNL“Tonight I’ll be auditioning for the part of scary mom.”
  25. imagine there’s no accents
    Netflix's "Damsel" New York Premiere
    Millie Bobby Brown Will Speak in Whatever Accent She LikesThe Damsel star explained that she tends to mimic the accents of those around her…even Jimmy Fallon.
  26. rip
    2018 Star Trek Convention Las Vegas
    Kenneth Mitchell, Captain Marvel and Star Trek Actor, Dead at 49The actor had been battling ALS for the past five years.
  27. weekend update
    Saturday Night Live - Season 49
    Truman Capote Celebrates Women’s History Month on SNLBowen Yang’s Capote gossiped about some of history’s most iconic women.
  28. how she’s doin
    Daniel's Leather Fashion Show Featuring Dame Dash
    All the Revelations From Lifetime’s Where Is Wendy Williams? DocumentaryThe series delves into the talk-show host’s guardianship as she struggles with alcohol addiction.
  29. yikes
    Shane Gillis Asks You Not to Google Him in Cringey SNL MonologueAfter acknowledging his firing, Gillis spent his monologue pointing out that it wasn’t going well.
  30. tudum
    30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Show
    Just How Netflix-y Were the SAG Awards?Toto, we’re not on broadcast anymore.
  31. awards season
    Here’s the Complete List of 2024 SAG Awards WinnersIncluding Lily Gladstone, “drunk” Pedro Pascal, and more.
  32. no more tears
    30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Show
    The Crowd Goes Wild for Barbra Streisand’s SAG Lifetime Achievement SpeechAnne Hathaway, specifically.
  33. hideous skirt convention
    30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Show
    Meryl Streep Needed Her Assistants’ Help to Present at the SAG AwardsRunway Magazine alums Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt joined their former boss onstage.
  34. buckets
    Los Angeles Lakers v Denver Nuggets
    Timothée Chalamet’s Style Inspiration Is Kenny ‘The Jet’ SmithEven though there haven’t been many mesh tops or harnesses on TNT’s Inside the NBA.
  35. lawsuits
    Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen - Season 20
    Brandi Glanville Accuses Andy Cohen of Sexual HarassmentThe Bravo host quickly took to Twitter to respond.
  36. lawsuits
    5th Jam for Janie GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party - Arrivals
    Judge Dismisses Steven Tyler Sexual Assault SuitThe suit was one of two currently pending against the Aerosmith frontman.
  37. love you like a love on
    Selena Gomez Turns Her ‘Love On’Only Murders in the Building? More like only pop hits in the building!
  38. courtney take your break
    Beanie Feldstein Was Starstruck by Bruiser Woods in Drive-Away DollsIn true Coen brothers fashion, the main characters find themselves in the middle of a conspiracy with … the star of Legally Blonde: The Musical.
  39. anarchy
    Taylor Swift Abolishes ‘No Repeats’ Rule for Surprise SongsAnd mash-ups are now on the table! Are you ready for it?
  40. awards season
    Here Are the Winners for the 2024 BAFTA Film AwardsOppenheimer was the night’s big winner, taking home the prize for Best Film.
  41. white kate moss
    Allison Williams Came Up with Some of Marnie’s ‘Stronger’ Lyric ChangesBow in the presence of greatness.
  42. love is a game
    Adele Explains Why She Looked Annoyed in Her Courtside Meme“My face is just very meme-able, I can’t help it.”
  43. stuck on you
    Lionel Richie Regrets Not Having Madonna on ‘We Are the World’Jimmy Kimmel pressed the singer on why he had to choose between Cyndi Lauper and Madge.
  44. lawsuits
    George Santos Is Suing His Cameo Customer Jimmy Kimmel“Could you imagine if I get sued by George Santos for fraud?” the late night host presciently said in December.
  45. can you sphere me now?
    Is Beyoncé Coming to Sphere?No residency announcement…yet. But where better to perform Renaissance Act II than a giant disco ball?
  46. barks fly
    Taylor Sniffed and Travis Klawce Attend the Puppy BowlBut there was no sign of a dog that was dyed key lime green.
  47. awards season
    Christopher Nolan Takes Home the Big Prize at the DGA AwardsHere’s the full list of winners from the ceremony, which was once again hosted by Judd Apatow.
  48. trustfall baby
    Which P!nk Song Induced a Concert-Goer’s Labor?This is the second time a woman has gone into labor during the singer’s current tour. Who knew?
  49. enough is enough
    Donna Summer’s Estate Doesn’t Feel Love for YeThe complaints about Kanye West sampling music without permission are stacking up.
  50. six degrees of meryl streep
    How Does Everybody at the Sophie’s Choice Anniversary Screening Know Meryl?The event was star-studded. So let’s speculate about how all of these stars are friends with Streep.
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