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1 week ago | 
bustle.com | Stephanie Topacio Long
Contrary to popular belief, Chappell Roan isn’t as unbothered as she seems. She remains unapologetically herself, but it turns out she isn’t immune to all the criticism she faces when she speaks her mind. The “Good Luck, Babe!” singer opened up to fellow artist SZA during a conversation for Interview magazine and admitted she cries over “hateful” comments about her.
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1 week ago | 
bustle.com | Stephanie Topacio Long
A starring role on The White Lotus might be the most coveted gig in television. Since the HBO anthology premiered in 2021, the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Bette Midler, and Elizabeth Banks have put themselves forward as possible cast members. Yet, when it comes to how much The White Lotus stars actually make, the pay doesn’t match the prestige.
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2 weeks ago | 
bustle.com | Stephanie Topacio Long
Genevieve Chenneour’s Bridgerton character, the gossipy Clara Livingston, would probably need a fainting couch if confronted by a London thief, but not the actor herself. In February, she fought off an 18-year-old man who tried to steal her phone at a cafe in Kensington, and the Daily Mail published the CCTV footage on June 10. As the video gained traction, Chenneour spoke out about the incident on the UK’s This Morning on June 12, discussing how her acting training had helped her.
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2 weeks ago | 
bustle.com | Stephanie Topacio Long
The Short n’ Sweet era was appropriately named. Sabrina Carpenter already has a new album on the way: Man’s Best Friend. The big reveal came as a surprise on June 11, when the pop star announced the project on social media. The Album DetailsCarpenter started with a little tease, showing a vinyl and the Man’s Best Friend cover at the end. A fan captured the moment and posted it on Reddit, writing, “What is this??!?!???!” The answer came soon after, when Carpenter was ready to reveal all.
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2 weeks ago | 
bustle.com | Stephanie Topacio Long
Anyone But You made Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney rom-com heavyweights — but not without a cost. Powell’s long-term relationship with model Gigi Paris didn’t survive the 2023 shoot. Two years later, she finally opened up about their breakup on the June 10 episode of the Too Much podcast and addressed how Powell and Sweeney’s fake affair played a role.
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2 weeks ago | 
bustle.com | Stephanie Topacio Long
After getting “personal” in recent tweets, Simone Biles took some time to reflect on her comments about conservative activist Riley Gaines and transgender athletes. The three-time Olympian posted a statement on June 10, apologizing for her harsh words while reiterating her belief in fairness and inclusivity in sport.
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2 weeks ago | 
bustle.com | Stephanie Topacio Long
Having broken out as the star of the Fifty Shades film series, Dakota Johnson is well-acquainted with having to simulate moments of passion on camera. It’s an experience not every actor — and certainly not every person — has had, so Amy Poehler asked the Materialists star about what it’s like to film them during their recent Good Hang podcast interview. Johnson didn’t hold back, and she got real about how “not sexy” they actually are.
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3 weeks ago | 
bustle.com | Stephanie Topacio Long
It’s official: Tipping culture has gotten out of control. People are now sending money to their favorite actors, at least according to Patrick Schwarzenegger’s experience. The White Lotus star recently told People that fans sent him Venmo payments during Season 3 of the hit HBO drama. A “Funny” SurpriseSchwarzenegger, who teamed up with his White Lotus co-star Aimee Lou Wood for a partnership with Venmo, shared the story during a joint interview.
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3 weeks ago | 
bustle.com | Stephanie Topacio Long
Spoilers from And Just Like That… Season 3, Episode 1 ahead. Ever since And Just Like That… first brought audiences back to the world of Sex and the City in 2021, the show has at times caused fan uproars. The growing list of controversies includes items like Samantha’s absence, so much to do with Che Diaz, and, of course, Aidan’s five-year ultimatum. Now add a prop fail, because fans are heated over fake ice cream.
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3 weeks ago | 
bustle.com | Stephanie Topacio Long
A golden birthday calls for a golden gesture: Princess Lilibet turned 4 years old on June 4, and her mom, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, made sure to publicly mark the occasion on social media. Meghan honored her daughter with multiple Instagram posts, including previously unseen Lilibet photos and the “Baby Momma Dance” video she and Prince Harry made in 2021. A Birthday TributeMeghan’s first post for Lilibet featured a photo of her cradling the little girl in her lap.
