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Jul 30, 2025 • 27min

The Celebrity Mum Coming For Taylor Swift & The Curse Of The Vow Renewal

Today on The Spill, Matty Healy’s mum, Denise Welch, has spoken out on her son's ex Taylor Swift and she absolutely did not hold back. She says she's “glad” she’s not Swift’s mother-in-law, throwing shade over Swift’s songwriting era allegedly inspired by Healy. We break down just how chaotic it got on Watch What Happens Live.Then, we tackle the growing curse of celebrity vow renewals. Chrishell Stause and G Flip have made renewing their vows an annual tradition. But does this ritual of romance actually jinx relationships more often than bless them? We dive into the history and pattern of celebrity reboot marriages gone sideways.And finally Harry Styles is dropping a vibrator. Yep, he's come out with a double sided vibrator co-designed with sex educator Zoë Ligon, plus premium lube. We explore how it marks a bold pivot for his brand and why fans are so here for it. LISTEN:Liked today's ep? We've got some other picks for you right here: The Veronicas Just Destroyed Your Group Chat & Gwyneth's Evil PlanThe Sex Story Gwyneth Paltrow Doesn't Want You To Hear & Our Plea To The KardashiansA Note About Meghan Markle’s Downfall & The Celebrity Video That Made The World Recoil THE END BITSSupport independent women's media The Spill podcast is on TikTok here and on Instagram here. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITSHosts: Laura Brodnik and Ksenija LukichExecutive Producer: Monisha IswaranAudio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 29, 2025 • 6min

Morning Tea: Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau?! Zendaya's Bridal Era and Taylor & Travis Hit The Slopes

Morning Tea is your weekday hit of celebrity news, pop culture drama and internet chaos, all in the time it takes to drink your morning coffee (or tea!). Today’s headlines you absolutely need to hear: ☕ Katy Perry was spotted on a romantic dinner in Montreal… with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau?! We break down the dating rumours... ☕ The Beckham family feud gets even messier. Victoria’s Instagram like history tells a very pointed story…  ☕ Zendaya and Tom Holland are engaged, but when’s the wedding? Her stylist Law Roach spills on the timeline. ☕ Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s latest getaway was a snowy double date dream. The sports world is gushing over her, and we’re manifesting a group trip to Bali next. ☕ And finally, Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson’s steamy press tour continues. The red carpet kisses, the flirty interviews — are they actually dating, or is this the world’s greatest PR stunt? Once you’ve devoured this morning’s celeb stories, get your daily news headlines from The Quicky here. MORE CELEB NEWSYou've heard about Katy... but listen here to get caught up on her ex in The Truth About Orlando Bloom's New Celeb Romance.Can't get enough Victoria Beckham lore? Get across the latest spice girl scandal. THE END BITSSupport independent women's media The Spill podcast is on TikTok here and on Instagram here. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash LondonExecutive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 29, 2025 • 32min

Hollywood Reboots We'd Watch In A Heartbeat & Ones That Would Ruin Everything

Today on The Spill, we’re diving headfirst into Hollywood’s reboot obsession. First up: our reactions to the latest Happy Gilmore sequel—featuring Adam Sandler reprising his iconic role, a mountain of celebrity cameos, and a nostalgia-laden return.From there, we break down the flood of classic titles headed back to production: a Devil Wears Prada 2 is officially in the works. Plus, Bend It Like Beckham 2 is on the horizon, with plans for a 2027 release. Not to mention the Freaky Friday reboot we're counting down the days for. Then comes the big question: Do we actually love this reboot boom, or are our favourite films getting dragged through the nostalgia machine? We weigh in.We also play a game of which hypothetical reboots we’d greenlight, and which movies are too gold to remake. So whether you’re craving nostalgic comfort or mourning potential movie crimes, this episode has you covered. LISTEN:Can't get enough nostalgic old movie content? Listen to A Brutally Honest Review Of Clueless As It Turns 30And for more of our thoughts on reboots, check out Hailey Bieber Accidentally Shared A Brutal Truth About Her Marriage & The Practical Magic Reboot Is Facing Some DramaTHE END BITSSupport independent women's media The Spill podcast is on TikTok here and on Instagram here. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITSHosts: Laura Brodnik and Ksenija LukichExecutive Producer: Monisha IswaranAudio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 28, 2025 • 5min

MORNING TEA: Beckham Family Drama, Travis Kelce's Pizza Party & Ariana Grande Joins The Fockers

Morning Tea is your weekday hit of celebrity news, pop culture drama and internet chaos, all in the time it takes to drink your morning coffee (or tea!) Today’s headlines that have us talking: 💬 Cruz Beckham’s cryptic (and very savage) Instagram Notes posts seem to confirm an ongoing feud inside the Beckham family. So… who’s he calling a fraud? 🍕 Travis Kelce throws the ultimate screening party for Happy Gilmore 2 — yes, there’s pizza, teammates, and a surprise cameo from his dad. 🎬 A brand-new Fockers movie is on the way, and this one stars Ariana Grande. Chuck it on the list of nostalgic sequels we can't wait to see!  💍 Eddie Murphy’s son is married to Martin Lawrence’s daughter?! Well it was news to Ash... revealed after a red carpet moment. 👖 And Sydney Sweeney’s new American Eagle ad is sparking backlash over its controversial tagline — we'll tell you what people are saying.  Once you’ve devoured this morning’s celeb stories, get your daily news headlines from The Quicky here. MORE CELEB NEWSBeckham family feud isn't enough for you? Check our more celeb chaos here: Jennifer Love Hewitt & Sarah Michelle Gellar Are Feuding & The Ultimate Cool Girl WeddingYour Two Favourite TV Stars Are Fighting & A New Spice Girls ScandalCan't get enough Travis Kelce? Listen here:Listen to his Pretty Woman confession in this episode of Morning Tea THE END BITSSupport independent women's media The Spill podcast is on TikTok here and on Instagram here. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash LondonExecutive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 28, 2025 • 23min

The Veronicas Just Destroyed Your Group Chat & Gwyneth's Evil Plan

Today on The Spill, we're unpacking the chaos caused by the Triple J Hottest 100 of All Time list. From The Veronicas to INXS, Missy Higgins and Hilltop Hoods - did your group chat survive the fallout? Plus, the Coldplay cheating controversy just took another wild turn, with Gwyneth Paltrow (yes, Chris Martin’s ex) stepping into the narrative... just as her new book drops. Strategic coincidence? Or a PR masterstroke? And finally, an Aussie actor has been spotted on the set of The Devil Wears Prada 2, and we need to talk about the latest casting goss, all the behind the scenes news, and the anticipation that just keeps building for the upcoming film.  LISTEN:Other episodes of The Spill we think you'll love: The Sex Story Gwyneth Paltrow Doesn't Want You To Hear & Our Plea To The KardashiansYour Two Favourite TV Stars Are Fighting & A New Spice Girls ScandalA Brutally Honest Review Of Clueless As It Turns 30 THE END BITSSupport independent women's media The Spill podcast is on TikTok here and on Instagram here. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITSHosts: Laura Brodnik and Ksenija LukichExecutive Producer: Monisha IswaranAudio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 27, 2025 • 6min

MORNING TEA: Destiny's Child Reunites, Ed Sheeran Gets Real & G Flip's Castle Wedding

Morning Tea is your weekday hit of celebrity news, pop culture drama and internet chaos, all in the time it takes to drink your morning coffee (or tea!) Today’s headlines: ☕ Destiny’s Child shocked the crowd by reuniting at Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour finale, with a slew of VIPs in the audience.  ☕ Gwyneth Paltrow has inserted herself into that Coldplay cheating scandal…by voicing a viral ad for the tech company at the centre of the drama. ☕ Selling Sunset star Crishell Stause and Aussie muso G Flip have tied the knot (again!)... and yes, there were swords. ☕ Ed Sheeran has opened up about fame, fatherhood, and why he’s extra cautious about his kids' safety as he prepares to tour Australia.Once you’ve devoured this morning’s celeb stories, get your daily news headlines from The Quicky here.THE END BITSSupport independent women's media The Spill podcast is on TikTok here and on Instagram here. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITSHosts: Ash London Executive Producer: Monisha IswaranAudio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 25, 2025 • 45min

A Brutally Honest Review Of Clueless As It Turns 30

Clueless turns 30 this week (yes, thirty) and there was simply no way we weren’t going to mark the occasion. Today’s episode is a brutally honest (and very loving) review of the cult classic that defined a generation. We’re diving into everything from how the film came to be, the chaotic casting process, and the real-life stories behind the most iconic scenes and one-liners. We also unpack why the film hits so damn hard, reveal the scenes we still quote weekly, and discuss how we genuinely don’t remember life before seeing Clueless. Because honestly, do you know one person who hasn't watched it? So sit back, strap in and get ready for a 90s nostalgia ride.LISTEN:Can't get enough Brutally Honest Reviews? Click on these for more: A Brutally Honest Review Of Too Much On NetflixA Brutally Honest Review Of Call Her Daddy's Alex CooperA Brutally Honest Review Of Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders Season 2 THE END BITSSupport independent women's media The Spill podcast is on TikTok here and on Instagram here. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITSHosts: Laura Brodnik and Em VernemExecutive Producer: Monisha IswaranAudio Producer: Scott StronachBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 20min

Weekend Watch: A Seductive Mystery, A New Crime Thriller & The Return of Adam Sandler

It’s Weekend Watch time — and we’re diving into two of the biggest new releases of the week.First up, Happy Gilmore 2 lands on Netflix today - the sequel's been highly anticipated and we’re unpacking what to expect from Adam Sandler’s return to one of his most iconic roles.Then there’s Fantastic Four: First Steps, the movie it feels like we've been waiting to see for weeks, after the infamous Pedro Pascal interview (where we made him cry - listen here). It’s in cinemas now — but does it deliver on the hype?Plus, a few extra picks for the true TV obsessives who want to know everything that dropped this week (because Laura refused to choose just two). So whether you love crime-thrillers or murder-mystery dramas we've got you sorted this weekend.LISTEN:Want more ideas of what to watch? Check out these episodes of The Spill:The Best Romantic Comedy TV Shows Of All TimeThe Ultimate Binge: Movie Franchises That Never DisappointThe 10 Best Shows Of The Year (So Far)  READRead more about our Weekend Watch suggestions here.  THE END BITSSupport independent women's media The Spill podcast is on TikTok here and on Instagram here. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP!CREDITSHosts: Laura Brodnik and Em VernemExecutive Producer: Monisha IswaranAudio Producer: Scott Stronach CREDITSHosts: Laura Brodnik and Em VernemExecutive Producer: Monisha IswaranAudio Producer: Scott StronachBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 38min

A Note About Meghan Markle’s Downfall & The Celebrity Video That Made The World Recoil

Today we kick things off with a wild celeb-in-the-wild sighting that sparked major debate in one of Laura & Em's meetings. Alison Brie photographed cutting her husband Dave Franco’s toenails during a picnic. Intimate? Gross? Brilliant PR? We dig into what it means, especially with their new horror movie dropping.Then, Netflix has released its official mid-year viewership data dump… The most-watched show of 2025 is one no one saw coming, but boy oh boy did it get the whole world talking... while Meghan Markle’s lifestyle series With Love, Meghan didn't exactly make waves. So what do the stats say about what people are actually watching?Plus, an internet hyperfixation throwback. A new two part doco on the Brit Crew has dropped - a group of Youtubers that blew up the internet when Em was growing up... and she's desperate to tell Laura (and you) all the lore. LISTEN:Want more Meghan Markle episodes of The Spill? Here you go: The A-List Actress Who Called Out Meghan Markle Has Quietly Deleted The EvidenceThe Real Fallout From Meghan Markle's New Netflix Show THE END BITSSupport independent women's media The Spill podcast is on TikTok here and on Instagram here. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITSHosts: Laura Brodnik and Em VernemExecutive Producer: Monisha IswaranAudio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 23, 2025 • 5min

MORNING TEA: Hailey Bieber Opens Up, Miranda Priestly Returns & Travis Kelce's Pretty Woman Confession

Morning Tea is your weekday hit of celebrity news, pop culture drama and internet chaos — all in the time it takes to drink your morning coffee (or tea!) Today, Hailey Bieber opens up about the toughest time in her life, revealing what it’s really been like dealing with divorce rumours, postpartum changes and nonstop scrutiny. Plus, Miranda Priestly is officially back in the building, and Meryl Streep has never looked more intimidating. We’ve got the latest from the Devil Wears Prada 2 set. Then, Travis Kelce has compared himself to Julia Roberts (yes, really), there’s an update in the investigation into Matthew Perry’s death, and… Sacha Baron Cohen’s post-divorce glow-up is not what we expected. MORE CELEB NEWSCan't get enough Bieber chat? We've got some episodes for you to catch up on:Hailey Bieber Accidentally Shared A Brutal Truth About Her Marriage & The Practical Magic Reboot Is Facing Some DramaMORNING TEA: Bieber Cuts a Big Cheque, Royal Reunion Rumours & Travis’ Taylor ShoutoutAnd hear more updates on Miranda Priestly's return in MORNING TEA: Devil Wears Prada 2 Is Coming, Liam Neeson Is “Madly In Love” & a Dawson's ReunionOnce you've devoured this morning's celeb stories, get your daily news headline from The Quicky here.THE END BITS Support independent women's mediaThe Spill podcast is on TikTok here and on Instagram here.  Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! Host & Producer: Ash LondonExecutive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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