Sabrina Carpenter needs to enter her rom-com era, and Kevin Federline needs to keep Britney Spears’ name out of his mouth. On this week’s episode, we’re chatting about Sabrina Carpenter on SNL, Kevin Federline’s new memoir, Lorde and Charli xcx working it out on the remix in LA, Kristen Bell’s Instagram caption, and more!
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Chapters:00:00 Introduction08:51 New Music Releases 11:51 $102M worth of jewels stolen from The Louvre 15:13 Lorde brings out Charli xcx at LA Ultrasound Tour show18:50 Britney Spears responds to Kevin Federline’s memoir ‘You Thought You Knew’ 27:15 Sabrina Carpenter appears as the host and musical guest on SNL 39:20 Miley Cyrus on the cover of Vogue France 45:05 Kristen Bell limits her Instagram comments after criticism from her anniversary post to Dax Shepard48:58 Euphoria Season 3 cast announced 52:37 Colman Domingo announced as the voice of The Cowardly Lion in Wicked: For Good 57:01 TV Recap01:02:23 Yes and Mess of the Week #SabrinaCarpenter #popculture
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, 'The Life of a Showgirl' is here, which means we have to break down the album track by track. Join me and our Official Taylor Swift Correspondent™, Delani, as we dive into this record-breaking album! Follow us: http://instagram.com/toopoptohandle/Follow Delani: https://x.com/delaniraeann
Charli xcx has mastered the art of having it all figured it out but never letting us know her next move. We’re chatting her Vanity Fair cover and all of her next moves, Taylor Swift’s record breaking week, Kylie Jenner’s debut single, and so much more.
00:00 Introduction
05:11 New Music Releases
16:16 Diane Keaton Passes Away at 79
19:44 Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” breaks the record for most albums sold in a week
29:20 Michelle Williams discusses a possible Destiny’s Child reunion
33:15 No Doubt announces 2026 Sphere Residency
38:53 Kylie Jenner releases debut single “Fourth Strike”
45:46 Charli xcx on the cover of Vanity Fair
01:06:27 Real Housewives of Salt Lake City recap
01:15:53 Yes and Mess of the Week
Taylor Swift’s new album “The Life of a Showgirl” is many things, but the most important thing to remember is: it’s not that deep. We’re diving into my initial thoughts on TS12, why everyone needs to take a chill pill while listening, and Taylor’s record-breaking week (again).
PLUS Addison Rae on W Magazine, an update on Wendy Williams, and more!
00:00 Introduction
09:37 New Music Releases
11:45 Taylor Swift releases The Life of a Showgirl
39:49 Addison Rae on the cover of W Magazine
44:56 Wendy Williams on the cover of NY Magazine
51:47 Dolly Parton’s sister asks fans for prayers as singer's health declines
56:22 Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Recap
01:04:34 Yes and Mess of the Week
When the world needed him most, Bad Bunny booked the Super Bowl halftime show. We're covering my thoughts on a man doing the halftime again, Donald Trump's beef with Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl Easter eggs, and so much more.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
03:32 Reneé Rapp Bite Me Tour Review
06:52 New Music Releases
19:54 Bad Bunny to headline Super Bowl LX
24:49 The White House is beefing Ariana Grande
31:00 Lola Young cancels all performances for the foreseeable future
39:20 Taylor Swift set for late-night return on Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers
47:39 Yes and Mess of the Week
Hannah Einbinder being an Emmy winner just feels so correct to me. We're recapping the 77th Annual Emmy Awards, the 2026 Coachella Lineup, the Dreamgirls Broadway revival, and more!
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction05:45 New Music Releases 16:51 Dreamgirls Broadway revival set for fall 202621:12 Taylor Frankie Paul is the next Bachelorette 26:28 Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G to headline Coachella 2026 32:17 77th Emmy Awards Recap 43:50 Yes and Mess of the Week
Between four outfit changes, three VMA wins, and hosting a meet and greet with everyone in the room, Ariana Grande was the one to watch at the 2025 Video Music Awards.
We’re recapping the entire show from Sabrina Carpenter’s trans rights statements, Lady Gaga causing Mayhem, and everything in between.
PLUS Hilary Duff’s new music endeavor, RuPaul on the silver screen, Lady Gaga’s new tour dates, and more!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
06:32 New Music Releases
14:31 Hilary Duff signs to Atlantic Records for new studio album
19:13 RuPaul set to star in the first Drag Race universe feature film
22:57 Lady Gaga announces second US leg of the Mayhem Ball
28:34 2025 VMAs Recap
01:18:00 Yes and Mess of the Week
Jim Verraros has lived many lives since we first met him on season one of American Idol, but he's never lived as authentically as he is now. Join us as we discuss Jim's new EP "Explicit", what it was like being an American Idol Guinea pig, being outed to the entire world by a tabloid, and finding your authentic voice through it all.
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WHAT. A. WEEK. Between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting engaged and the Love Island USA S7 Reunion, things have been especially too pop to handle.
PLUS Lil Nas X released on bail in LA, Billy Ray Cyrus leaking a new Miley Cyrus song, and my Friday night with Lindsay Lohan.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
06:11 New Music Releases
15:57 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement
25:22 More VMA performers announced including Tate McRae, Mariah Carey, and Doja Cat
28:17 Lil Nas X released on bail after weekend arrest in LA
34:35 Billy Ray Cyrus teases Miley Cyrus and Fleetwood Mac collab
38:33 Love Island USA Reunion Recap (+ Iris and Pepe breakup & Amaya and Bryan unfollowing each other)
01:12:36 Love Island Beyond the Villa Recap
01:21:43 Yes and Mess of the Week
Did someone say a Glee reunion!? Grab a slushie and get ready for a whole lot of pop culture - Justin Bieber's Vegas impersonator, Dua Lipa's new music, Coldplay releasing a "Brat" inspired album, and so much more.
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Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
04:15 New Music Releases
17:38 VMAs announces first round of performers and honorees
19:07 Chris Martin says he wants Coldplay to enter their “Brat” era
23:13 Glee cast set for 10-year reunion on Celebrity Weakest Link
27:36 Justin Bieber impersonator tricks Vegas club into letting him perform
31:25 Dua Lipa talks new music in Harper's Bazaar Icon issue
35:45 Tyla EP sales create online controversy
47:10 Love Island Beyond the Villa Recap
52:11 Yes and Mess of the Week
Can you believe Travis Kelce shooting his shot on a podcast had led us to Taylor Swift announcing her 12th album “The Life of a Showgirl” on New Heights!?
We’re diving into everything and anything related to TS12 PLUS the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato having a Camp Rock reunion, Beyoncé winning her first Emmy, and so much more.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:55 New Music Releases
08:27 Jonas Brothers bring out Demi Lovato at MetLife Stadium
17:25 Sabrina Carpenter releases 4th album cover for “Man’s Best Friend”
22:14 Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock loses battle to cancer
27:32 Beyoncé wins her first Emmy award for the Beyoncé Bowl
32:48 Taylor Swift announces new album “The Life of a Show Girl” on New Heights podcast
01:08:21 Yes and Mess of the Week
There's a new era of pop girls in town, and I am buying everything they're selling. We're diving into the 2025 VMA nominees and recapping all of my favorite moments from Lollapalooza (Olivia Rodrigo, Doechii, and Sabrina Carpenter). PLUS Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry's love affair, Beyoncé's final Levi's ad, and so much more.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:00 Ginger Twinsies review
04:41 New Music Releases
21:23 American Eagle releases statement regarding “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans” ad
27:22 Beyoncé and Levi’s release fourth and final ad
31:37 Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau spotted getting dinner together
37:47 2025 VMA nominations
54:01 2025 Lollapalooza Recap (Olivia Rodrigo, Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter)
01:16:00 Love Island Beyond the Villa Recap
01:17:33 Yes and Mess of the Week
It feels like my entire life has led up to this moment: Disney invited me to an early screening of Freakier Friday.
I'm giving my full spoiler-free review on this long-awaited sequel, plus diving into the JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez breakup, Beyoncé reuniting Destiny's Child, Sydney Sweeney's controversial American Eagle ad, and more!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:47 Freakier Friday Premiere + Review (Spoiler Free)
19:44 New Music Releases
22:48 Beyoncé reunites Destiny’s Child at final Cowboy Carter Tour stop
34:16 Sydney Sweeney American Eagle ad sparks controversy
41:21 Harry Styles releases Pleasing sex toys
45:06 JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez breakup
58:49 Love Island Beyond the Villa Recap
01:03:32 Yes and Mess of the Week
Wondering what sent Nicki Minaj on her Twitter rampage against SZA or what Lady Gaga changed for her Mayhem Ball Tour setlist? You’ve come to the right place.
This week we’re diving into Ariana Grande teasing a 2026 tour, Charli xcx and George Daniel tying the knot, Cierra Ortega claiming to get the “villain edit” on Love Island and so much more.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:26 New Music Releases
07:56 Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies at 54
09:57 Ozzy Osborne dies at 76
12:38 Ariana Grande teases 2026 tour
17:52 Lady Gaga kicks off the Mayhem Ball in Las Vegas
28:36 Charli xcx and George Daniel tie the knot in London
32:55 Lindsay Lohan set to have original song on the “Freakier Friday” soundtrack
36:53 Nicki Minaj and SZA beef explained
48:30 Cierra Ortega claims to get the “villain edit” on Love Island USA
51:02 Love Island Beyond the Villa Recap
54:10 RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 Finale Recap
01:04:09 Yes and Mess of the Week
Do pop stars need to tour between every album? Let’s ask Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber. We’re diving into Justin’s new creative freedom as an artist and Miley’s point of view on touring “Something Beautiful”.
PLUS Emmy nominations, Ariana Grande’s new movie role, Beyoncé getting robbed, and so much more!
00:00 Introduction
02:24 New Music Releases
14:10 Bad Bunny kicks off Debi Tirar Mas Fotos Tour
18:05 Beyoncé has unreleased music and setlists stolen from rental car in Atlanta
22:43 77th Annual Emmy Nominations
38:11 Gabby Windey set to host “Love Overboard” on Hulu
41:31 Ariana Grande to star in Jon M. Chu’s “Oh the Places You’ll Go”
45:18 Justin Bieber settles $31.5 M debt with Scooter Braun
52:44 Miley Cyrus shares she has “no desire” to tour
01:02:02 RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 recap
01:16:05 Love Island Season 7 Finale recap
01:22:57 Love Island Beyond the Villa recap
01:28:20 Yes and Mess of the Week
POP CULTURE YAP-A-THON 💥 If there was an award for yapping, this episode would take home gold. We’re diving into all of the pop culture moments from the week that were too pop to handle, including Anne Hathaway on the cover of Vogue, TikTok’s new US based app, updates on the Diddy trial, a wellness check on Kelly Clarkson, and more.
PLUS recapping the first episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 Semifinals and Love Island USA Season 7.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
03:19 Materialists review
08:11 New Music Releases
14:10 Anne Hathaway's hardest role yet
21:45 TikTok set to launch new US-based app
25:23 Diddy trial updates
30:06 Kelly Clarkson cancels opening night of Vegas residency 90 minutes before showtime
39:33 Bad Bunny sends message to Trump in NUEVAYoL music video
43:09 RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 Recap
58:50 Love Island USA Season 7 Recap
01:14:28 Yes and Mess of the Week
Glastonbury 2025 was one for the books - a surprise set from Lorde, Charli xcx burning the BRAT flag, Doechii teaching a masterclass in performing, Olivia Rodrigo making history, and MORE. Let's recap the festival and all of the performances that were too pop to handle.
PLUS The Devil Wears Prada 2 going into production, Miley Cyrus returning to Disney, Jack Antonoff producing Charli xcx's album, and Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour malfunction.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
05:34 New Music Releases
13:45 Miley Cyrus’ Something Beautiful visual album set to stream on Disney+
16:24 The Devil Wears Prada 2 is officially in production, set for 2026 release
19:56 Jennifer Aniston set to play Jenette McCurdy’s mom in TV adaptation of “I’m Glad My Mom Died”
23:14 Beyoncé faces malfunction during Cowboy Carter Tour date in Houston
29:08 Jack Antonoff rumored to produce Charli xcx’s next album
32:42 Glastonbury 2025 Recap (Lorde, Charli xcx, Doechii, JADE, and more)
01:03:35 RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 Thoughts
01:05:49 Love Island USA S7 Recap
01:15:07 Yes and Mess of the Week
2025 is halfway over, let’s take a look back at my favorite songs of the year so far and what songs I think will remain on my favorite list by the end of the year.
PLUS my night out with Lorde at Baby’s All Right, Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus performing together in Paris, Reneé Rapp playing MSG, Cardi B cheating the system, and more!
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:26 Partying with Lorde at Baby’s All Right
16:39 New Music Releases
27:51 Cardi B announces sophomore album “Am I the Drama?”
31:43 Beyoncé surprises Paris crowd with Miley Cyrus and Jay-Z
40:46 Reneé Rapp announces “Bite Me Tour” dates
44:01 Miley Cyrus and Naomi Campbell receive backlash after fan event
51:18 Favorite Tracks of 2024 (So far)
01:09:53 RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 Recap
01:18:56 Love Island Season 7 Recap
01:24:57 Yes and Mess of the Week
Everything Sabrina Carpenter does is for the girls and the gays, what's not clicking? From her "Man's Best Friend" album cover to her Rolling Stone cover, and everything in between, we're covering the woman on everyone's lips this this week. Plus the Traitors Season 4 cast, new Grammys categories, Dua Lipa's engagement, and Zara Larson spilling the tea. Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to my SubstackSave 20% with code TOOPOPTOHANDLEChapters00:00 Introduction 04:43 New Music Releases 08:11 Grammys introduce new country album awards for 2026 11:42 Zara Larson speaks up about women working with Dr. Luke 16:12 Dua Lipa confirms engagement to Callum Turner 19:40 Traitors Season 4 Cast Announcement 27:56 Sabrina Carpenter on the cover of Rolling Stone, announces new album “Man’s Best Friend” 47:21 RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars 10 Recap55:42 Love Island USA S7 Recap01:00:15 Yes and Mess
As Cole Escola once said, "I'm in love with Broadway and I don't care WHO knows it!" We're recapping the 78th Tony Awards: all of the wins, snubs, performances, and gushing about Cynthia Erivo for 45 minutes. Plus Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's date night, the future of RHONY, the Wicked: For Good trailer, and Primavera Sound.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
07:04 New Music Releases
17:58 Primavera Sound 2025 Recap (Charli xcx, Sabrina Carpenter, + Chappell Roan)
24:54 Wicked: For Good Trailer is here and I’m obsessed
28:38 Lorde hosts listening party in a parking garage in London
30:35 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend cousin’s wedding in Knoxville, Tennessee
32:45 Brynn Whitfield announces she will not be returning to RHONY
37:56 78th Annual Tony’s Recap
01:05:15 RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 Bracket 2 Recap
01:21:24 Yes and Mess of the Week
