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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. chicken dinner
    Switzerland Wins the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest“I hope this contest can live up to its promise and continue to stand for peace and dignity for every person in this world,” the winner, Nemo, said.
  2. overnights
    Survivor Recap: The Final SeveralThis might have been the last chance to stop Maria from marching to the end and winning.
  3. overnights
    Palm Royale Finale Recap: Is That All There Is?Maxine and Norma’s final face-off leads to the most interesting moments of the series.
  4. karma
    JoJo Siwa Has Officially Gotten the SNL Treatment“I’m a bad girl now. I used to be rainbow sparkles and now I’m black sparkles.”
  5. twinks vs. dolls
    Dua Lipa and Her Sonny Angel Doll Are Really Into ChallengersThe SNL host pitted her date against her doll collection, churros and all.
  6. what’s the deal?
    Jerry Seinfeld Could Really Use SeinfeldVision at a Time Like ThisThe comedian stopped by Weekend Update to address the amount of press he’s had to do for his new movie.
  7. rip
    In Person: Juror Photocall
    Bernard Hill, Titanic and Lord of the Rings Actor, Dead at 79His death comes just hours before he was set to make his television return in BBC One’s The Responder.
  8. dula peep
    Go Girl! Dua Lipa Gives Us Everything in SNL MonologueThe radical optimist shouted out her parents, offered advice to audience members, and referenced some of her most iconic memes.
  9. huh
    Why Did Katt Williams’s Special Include a Viral Video from 2006?The live Netflix special also covered hot topics like Nick Cannon’s children and Ozempic.
  10. tidy
    Oh, What’s Occurring? Another Gavin & Stacey Christmas EpisodeThe show’s last special in 2019 garnered over 18 million viewers, but ended on a major cliffhanger.
  11. overnights
    Palm Royale Recap: Dead PresidentsRichard Nixon could learn a thing or two about keeping secrets from the residents of Palm Beach.
  12. yee haw
    Did We Almost Get Kacey Musgraves on Cowboy Carter?INK, a songwriter and producer on the album, spoke about going down to Nashville and writing five songs with Musgraves.
  13. heartbreak feels good
    Morgan Freeman Recreated the AMC Ad to Honor Nicole KidmanDid you know Moulin Rouge! is one of his favorite movies?
  14. u.s. open
    Challengers Scores Luca Guadagnino His Biggest Box Office Opening YetThe tennis film came in first at the box office with $15.2 million.
  15. smurfette
    Rihanna Humors Us By Pretending New Music Is ComingShe could just be talking about her songs for the upcoming Smurfs movie though.
  16. thank god
    SURVIVOR
    Your Favorite Survivor Players Are Coming Back for Season 50Jeff Probst announced that the landmark season will have former castaways competing once again.
  17. nerd prom
    Colin Jost Kept Kamala Harris Laughing at White House Correspondents’ DinnerThere were old jokes, Trump jokes, and Scarlett Johansson jokes.
  18. health
    The 2024 BAFTA Tea Party - Arrivals
    Harry Jowsey Shares Skin Cancer Diagnosis, Urges Followers to Use SunscreenThe reality television star encouraged his fans to get checked and stay vigilante about their skin health.
  19. raise your glass
    Which Other Vanderpump Rules Stars Should Be Invited to the WHCD?Why stop at Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright?
  20. doubles
    Tom Holland Is Seeing Challengers This Weekend TooLet’s not assume it’s just because his girlfriend is in it…there are plenty of reasons he’d want to go!
  21. biopic drama
    Flipper's Roller Boogie Palace After Party
    Richard Simmons Made Pauly Shore CryThe fitness guru continues to speak out against his biopic, despite Shore’s pleas.
  22. free britney
    US-ENTERTAINMENT-CINEMA-ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD
    Britney Spears and Her Father Settle Legal Dispute Over Conservatorship FinancesThe resolution means they avoid having to go to trial, which was set to begin in May.
  23. tubthumping
    "An Unforgettable Evening" Benefiting the Women's Cancer Research Fund - Arrivals
    Lori Loughlin Quotes Chumbawamba: ‘I Get Knocked Down, But I Get Up Again’Her recent interview alluded to the college admissions scandal in true ‘90s fashion.
  24. overnights
    Palm Royale Recap: Blubbering FoolsWhen Palm Royale dips into the absurd, it’s best to just go, “Sure, Palm Royale, whatever you say.”
  25. let’s dance
    Kevin Bacon Is Going to the Footloose School’s Final PromBacon and the teens made care packages for his charity. On 4/20. Ren would never.
  26. sos
    FENTY x PUMA Creeper Phatty Earth Tone Launch Party - Arrivals
    Is Nothing Sacred? Rihanna Has Changed Her Iconic Profile PhotoAfter 10 years, the famous doodle is no more, and fans are mourning the loss.
  27. rap it up
    Snoop Dogg Reacts to Drake’s New A.I. Diss Track: ‘I’m Going Back to Bed’Twitter had plenty to say about Drake using artificial intelligence to drag Kendrick Lamar yet again.
  28. twinning
    Can You Guess What Young Sheldon and The Valley Have in Common?Nia and Danny Booko’s twins played Baby CeeCee on the CBS sitcom.
  29. girl power
    The Spice Girls Reunited at Victoria Beckham’s Birthday PartyAll five members of the girl group performed their iconic “Stop” choreography in a video shared by Posh’s husband.
  30. bible
    Kim Kardashian Is Bringing Even More Calabasas to Your TVThe reality star will produce a scripted series for Netflix set at her local high school.
  31. one time at band camp
    Celebrity Sightings In Los Angeles - November 15, 2023
    Someone Check on Alyson Hannigan After Taylor Swift’s American Pie ReferenceHow’s that for a band camp story?
  32. red light green light
    Taylor Swift’s Lyrical Traffic Violations, RankedShe should be spending less time at the Tortured Poets Department and more time at the Department of Motor Vehicles.
  33. overnights
    Palm Royale Recap: Where There’s a WillThere’s only room for one scam artist in Palm Beach.
  34. oops
    2024 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Weekend 1 - Day 2
    Grimes Is Sorry That Everything Went Wrong at Coachella“There has never been a Grimes show without a major technical difficulty,” she explained.
  35. the (franklin) lakes
    Neon Carnival
    Taylor Swift Lived It Up at Coachella Next to Teresa GiudiceThe superstar enjoyed Ice Spice’s performance just a few feet from Swift and Kelce.
  36. lol
    How Can Anyone Keep a Straight Face Around Beavis and Butt-Head?Heidi Gardner (understandably) couldn’t keep it together upon seeing Ryan Gosling and Mikey Day dressed up as the cartoon duo.
  37. fonts
    Saturday Night Live Still Isn’t Over the Avatar Logo Using PapyrusThe classic Ryan Gosling sketch got a sequel to finally address The Way of Water’s supposed redesign.
  38. just two girls
    No Doubt Brought Out Their No. 1 Fan Olivia Rodrigo at CoachellaThey performed “Bathwater,” which came out three years before Rodrigo was born.
  39. all too well (ken’s version)
    Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt Break Up with Barbenheimer on SNLGosling traded in “I’m Just Ken” for Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well.”
  40. snl
    Ryan Gosling and Kate McKinnon Got Abducted By Aliens AgainThe Barbie costars really need to be more careful around UFOs.
  41. the boys are fighting
    Did Drake Finally Record a Kendrick Lamar Diss Track?If the leak is authentic, Drizzy also went after Rick Ross, who has already responded with a track of his own.
  42. overnights
    Palm Royale Recap: Promise the MoonWho would have thought that it was the blackmail that was preventing the societal collapse of Palm Beach?
  43. doubles
    Zendaya Asks Fellow Tennis Filmmaker Serena Williams for Life AdviceThe pair bonded over their shared unique experience of beginning their careers as children.
  44. stay
    Rihanna Wants Monica Garcia Back on RHOSLCShe’s also a Kyle Richards and Morgan Wade believer.
  45. you’re bi
    OLIVER STARK
    9-1-1’s Oliver Stark Doesn’t Care If You Have a Problem with Buck’s Gay KissThe procedural introduced Buck’s bisexuality in its 100th episode.
  46. snl
    Kristen Wiig Does Not Want to Be Jumanji’dWhen it comes to board games, better safe than Jumanji’d.
  47. snl
    What Would Aunt Linda’s Letterboxd Look Like?Kristen Wiig brought her iconic character back to the Weekend Update desk for a fresh batch of film reviews.
  48. wiig snatched
    Kristen Wiig Joins Five-Timers Club in Star-Studded SNL MonologueNotice how it takes seven men to take the place of one Candice Bergen?
  49. allie ally
    Will Rachel McAdams See The Notebook on Broadway?The star is making her Broadway debut at the same time as one of her most iconic films.
  50. wig
    Noah Kahan Pulled a Hannah Montana at Olivia Rodrigo’s ConcertThe “Stick Season” singer donned a disguise to watch the concert while still keeping his appearance a surprise.
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