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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. dance in the shadow
    No Joke(r), Lady Gaga Teases Her New AlbumShe played a snippet of the new music at the end of her HBO concert film.
  2. hail holy queen
    Everyone Who Whoopi Goldberg Has Asked to Be in Sister Act 3Daisy Ridley is the latest guest on The View to walk away with an offer.
  3. rip
    Richard M. Sherman, Mary Poppins Songwriter, Dies at 95He and his brother were considered responsible for more movie musical songs than anyone in history.
  4. protect and serve looks
    Elsbeth’s Unserious Fashion Is So ImportantUnderestimate a grown woman in polka dots at your own risk.
  5. keep richard kind safe
    SNL Tries to Protect Character Actors from Getting Punched in the FaceThe SNL sketch about the niche new crime trend assures us that Jon Hamm is safe.
  6. snl
    What Happens If You Give a Jake Gyllenhaal a Cookie?The host threatened Andrew Dismukes into taking the fall for him after sneaking a treat before dinner.
  7. the law
    Diddy Apologizes for Attacking Cassie in 2016 Surveillance VideoCombs had previously denied the allegations made in Cassie’s lawsuit.
  8. ruh roh
    Zoinks! The Scooby-Doo Gang Faces Off on SNLThings turn bloody when Fred rips off what he thinks is yet another mask.
  9. pop quiz
    2024 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Weekend 2 - Day 1
    What Was Sabrina Carpenter’s SNL ‘Nonsense’ Outro?After performing “Espresso,” her second song was a mash-up of “Feather” and “Nonsense.”
  10. season 49
    Jake Gyllenhaal Takes Us to the End of the Road in SNL MonologueNothing like some Boyz II Men to close out a not-so-landmark season.
  11. mourning
    Ego Nwodim Will Sadly Not Be Playing Jasmine Crockett on SNLBut will someone else be taking on the role? Or could Crockett herself be making an appearance?
  12. that’s me espresso
    This Saturday Night Live Sketch Is a Coffee-Lover’s DreamIt may have taken roughly 40 years, but Lauren Bacall’s iconic High Point Coffee commercials have finally made it to SNL.
  13. tributes
    The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences & Metrograph Host: An Evening With Roger Corman
    Ron Howard, John Carpenter, and More Remember Roger CormanTributes have begun pouring in for the legendary filmmaker.
  14. smoke hour
    Maya Rudolph Loves Parodying Hot OnesThis weekend’s SNL marked the third time she pretended to be on the show, and the second as Beyoncé.
  15. everybody and their mother
    The SNL Cast Got Their Moms Cue Cards for Mother’s DayThe tradition continues!
  16. yas and
    Maya Rudolph Is Mother of the House of RockefellerMother’s Day took on two meanings when this week’s monologue slayed the house down boots.
  17. rip
    Roger Corman, King of B-Movies, Dies at 98The prolific director and producer was a trailblazer in the world of independent film, and left a sprawling legacy.
  18. role call!
    Cheri Oteri Joins the Third Season of And Just Like That…The SNL alum shared the news on Instagram, posting photos with Mario Cantone and Sarita Choudhury.
  19. 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.
  20. overnights
    Survivor Recap: The Final SeveralThis might have been the last chance to stop Maria from marching to the end and winning.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.”
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. overnights
    Palm Royale Recap: Dead PresidentsRichard Nixon could learn a thing or two about keeping secrets from the residents of Palm Beach.
  30. 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.
  31. heartbreak feels good
    Morgan Freeman Recreated the AMC Ad to Honor Nicole KidmanDid you know Moulin Rouge! is one of his favorite movies?
  32. 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.
  33. smurfette
    Rihanna Humors Us By Pretending New Music Is ComingShe could just be talking about her songs for the upcoming Smurfs movie though.
  34. 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.
  35. nerd prom
    Colin Jost Kept Kamala Harris Laughing at White House Correspondents’ DinnerThere were old jokes, Trump jokes, and Scarlett Johansson jokes.
  36. 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.
  37. raise your glass
    Which Other Vanderpump Rules Stars Should Be Invited to the WHCD?Why stop at Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright?
  38. 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!
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. overnights
    Palm Royale Recap: Blubbering FoolsWhen Palm Royale dips into the absurd, it’s best to just go, “Sure, Palm Royale, whatever you say.”
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. 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.
  46. 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.
  47. 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.
  48. 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.
  49. 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?
  50. 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.
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