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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. shades of gray
    The Ties Were Black, Lies Were White … and Now So Is Taylor Swift’s Profile PicWas she teasing Reputation (TV) ahead of her appearance at the Grammys? No! It was a whole new album.
  2. life update
    Sarah Sherman Is Colin Jost’s Long-Lost Biological SonSherman played a winner of SNL’s ticket lottery on Weekend Update, but her character sure had a lot in common with the anchor.
  3. extra butter
    The NSFW Dune Popcorn Bucket Has Made It to SNLWhat rhymes with bucket?
  4. biphobic hypnotists
    Start Engraving Ayo Edebiri’s Second Emmy for Solomon the Hypnotized Bisexual“Oh my god, what have you done to me warlock? What have you made me said?”
  5. embarassing
    Who Let Nikki Haley Into Studio 8H?Ayo Edebiri finally forced the presidential candidate to admit that slavery was the cause of the Civil War.
  6. snl
    Ayo Edebiri Reads Her Old Sketch Ideas in SNL MonologueYou really can’t go wrong with a catchphrase like, “Hop on to it now.”
  7. that’s hot
    Sia Is Producing Paris Hilton’s Second AlbumThe album, which is set to be released in June, would be her first in 18 years.
  8. we’ve been here before
    Déjà Vu! Olivia Rodrigo and Billy Joel Meet AgainThe pair caught up at rehearsals for this year’s Grammys, where they’re both set to perform.
  9. trailer mix
    The Despicable Me 4 Trailer Teases Mike White’s Take on GruThis latest installment features Will Ferrell and Sofia Vergara as new villains.
  10. ethans 2024
    Forget the Oscars, Bowen Yang Announces the ‘Ethan Awards’ on SNLFinally, an awards show for Ethan, by Ethan!
  11. nepo feud
    Dakota Johnson Destroys Please Don’t Destroy in Roast Battle“I’ve always wanted to meet the Lonelier Island,” she tells them, before brokering a nepo-baby truce.
  12. crazy cool medallions
    We’re Still Talking It Up on ‘The Barry Gibb Talk Show’At what point does a recurring sketch become so far removed from its source material that the only thing it’s effectively referencing is itself?
  13. we have a deal
    The Shark Tank Sharks Invest in Dakota JohnsonBarbara Corcoran and Mark Cuban stopped by Saturday Night Live to make some deals.
  14. drop the the
    Dakota Johnson and Her Social Network Co-Star Reunite in SNL MonologueJustin Timberlake offered to appear in sketches, citing his previous hosting stints, but Johnson reminded him, “No, you’re the musical guest.”
  15. thank goodness
    Wicked Has Wrapped Filming … for GoodHere are all of the posts from the Wicked cast marking the end of the film’s shoot.
  16. bad view
    Martin Scorsese Is Too Short for Movie Theaters“There’s always a big person in front of me,” he says.
  17. prank feud
    Harrison Ford Calls Calista Flockhart the ‘Scare Monster’“I hide behind every corner,” Flockhart says.
  18. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Reunion Recap: Mean GirlsMonica spins her participation as Reality Von Tease, but she can’t convince anyone that she can ever be trusted again.
  19. the vulture spot
    Jesse Eisenberg Made the Kind of Holocaust Film He Wanted to SeePlus, he explains why he and Kieran Culkin butted heads over how much coverage to shoot.
  20. the vulture spot
    Normani Pivots to ’80s Rap in Freaky Tales“I feel like I was able to get outside of what I would traditionally sound like.”
  21. king pin
    Those Bowling-Alley Animations Strike a Serious Note on SNL“Son, your mother and I are getting a divorce,” one pin says. “Split!”
  22. tall drink of water
    Jacob Elordi Is Your Newly Crowned Short KingThe towering Saltburn star crashed a dating show for short men in his Saturday Night Live debut.
  23. not her fault
    Reneé Rapp Completes Her ‘Court-Ordered Media Training’ on SNLJacob Elordi and Bowen Yang needed the help of their “little lesbian intern.”
  24. get in loser
    Rachel McAdams Anoints New Queen Bee Reneé RappTheir names are Regina George. And they are a massive deal.
  25. snl
    Jacob Elordi Is Sorry If You Watched Saltburn With Your Parents in SNL MonologueAnd it turns out one of his movies was even too gross for Sarah Sherman.
  26. the vulture spot
    Simone Ashley Duets With Cool Cat Zayn Malik in 10 Lives“I pested Chris at the beginning of this, like, I can sing, I can sing,” the Bridgerton star said of how the song came about.
  27. rip
    Marlena Shaw, ‘California Soul’ Singer, Dead at 81“She went listening to some of her favorite songs,” her daughter said in a video shared to Facebook.
  28. with her spoon
    Let Reese Witherspoon Eat SnowAfter sharing a snowy recipe on TikTok, fans gave her a chilly reception.
  29. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Reunion Recap: Mother MaryA break from dog-pilling on Monica means Mary can settle some scores.
  30. rip
    Alec Musser, All My Children and Grown Ups Actor, Dead at 50Adam Sandler remembered the actor on Instagram, writing, “Cannot believe he is gone. Such a wonderful, funny, good man.”
  31. rip
    Joyce Randolph, Trixie on The Honeymooners, Dead at 99Randolph was the last surviving cast member of the classic sitcom.
  32. boo
    Netflix Is Going Back to Fear StreetR.L. Stine announced that his book The Prom Queen is being adapted as the latest installment in the Netflix franchise.
  33. lip service
    Selena Gomez and Emily Blunt Won’t Let You Read Their Lips Anymore“We shall not speak lol,” Gomez captioned the photo after lip-readers had a field day with her mysterious Golden Globes conversation.
  34. final girl
    Neve Campbell Might Return to Scream, If Scream Still ExistsIf Ghostface calls again, she might just be answering the phone.
  35. believe
    Was Joy Behar Supposed to Be on Ted Lasso or Not?The View host says she was asked to play Lasso’s mom, but that was news to Jason Sudeikis.
  36. thank god
    Praise Lil Nas X, He’s BackHis holy new music video features some sort of familiar faces.
  37. im sat
    Nobody Wants to Sit Next to MonicaIt’s a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it.
  38. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Reunion Recap: The Monica ShowWith her credibility completely destroyed, Monica’s lies have no chance of fooling anyone.
  39. emmys 2023
    All the Winners of the Creative Arts EmmysThe Last of Us was the big winner. And Detroiters alums Tim Robinson and Sam Richardson both snagged trophies!
  40. dear reader
    Taylor Swift’s Team Is Straight Up Not Happy With the New York TimesAnd somehow, Shawn Mendes caught a stray.
  41. for the first time
    Have You Heard the Scuttlebutt? Halle Bailey Had a Baby.Could the name Halo be a nod to Beyoncé?
  42. rip
    Cindy Morgan, Star of Caddyshack and Tron, Dead at 69The actress was best known for playing Lacey Underall in the 1980 golf comedy.
  43. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Recap: Reality ReckoningWe knew it was you, Monica. You broke our hearts.
  44. shots?
    Can Andy and Anderson Drink This Year?The answer was yes, and the update is they certainly did.
  45. rip
    Shecky Greene, Legendary Las Vegas Comedian, Dead at 97The comedy icon spent decades performing in Sin City and was even the headliner for Elvis Presley’s Vegas debut.
  46. waka waka
    Shakira’s New Statue Is PerfectionIn addition to not lying, the singer’s hips are now bronze in her 20-foot-tall statue.
  47. rip
    Tom Smothers, Half of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Duo, Dead at 86His boundary-pushing variety show was known for sharply targeting racism and the Vietnam War, leading to its abrupt cancellation in 1969.
  48. gross
    Kevin Spacey Ruins Christmas AgainThe disgraced actor once again posted a video in character as Frank Underwood, this time with Tucker Carlson.
  49. broadway baby
    What Could Ryan Murphy and Glen Powell Be Bringing to Broadway?Let’s speculate wildly about what projects would be a good fit for these Scream Queens alums.
  50. the gleek shall inherit
    Darren Criss and Evan Rachel Wood Are Going Somewhere That’s GreenThe pair are set to replace Wu and Bleu in Little Shop of Horrors beginning January 30.
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