Ringer Dish

For some reason, Brooklyn Beckham made an appearance on 'The Today Show' to make a breakfast sandwich (1:05). Grimes made sure to get photographed while reading the 'The Communist Manifesto' following her split from billionaire Elon Musk (14:36). To kick off spooky season, this week's Cringe Mode is 'Scream' (25:56), and was Drew Barrymore green-screened into a Hy-Vee commercial (46:34)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia WedemeyerProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda recap the latest developments in Britney Spears’s ongoing case, as her father was removed from the conservatorship, and discuss the response on Twitter, where Spears addresses her fan support and the #FreeBritney movement (0:47). They then highlight Robert Kolker's New York Times article "Who Is the Bad Art Friend?" and discuss the underlying themes of the piece (19:42), before then touching on Katie Couric’s non–press tour for her memoir (39:43) and the announcement of Adele’s new song, "Easy On Me" (44:14). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsAssociate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Tea Time' checks in with a few pieces of relationship news, including Lena Dunham getting married and Elon Musk and Grimes breaking up (1:01). No, Daniel Craig has not seen the meme of him saying "ladies and gentleman, The Weeknd" (16:08). Plus, this week's Cringe Mode is the 2007 movie-musical 'Hairspray' (27:09), and what really happened at 'The View' last Friday (47:05)?Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia WedemeyerProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda discuss the Will Smith profile in GQ and talk through his upcoming roles, memoir, and how his career has evolved (1:10). Then, they touch on Bennifer photos in Madison Square Park (29:07), weigh in on Angelina Jolie and The Weeknd's dinner dates (31:19), and wrap up with another Britney Spears update in the run-up to the trial date concerning her conservatorship (37:47). Plus, Alana Haim stars in the upcoming film ‘Licorice Pizza’ (43:16)!Hosts: Juliet Litman, Amanda DobbinsAssociate Producer: Erika CervantesProduction Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Tea Time’ gives some streaming recommendations for September including ‘The Great British Bake Off’ and ‘FBoy Island’ (1:00). Adele has gone Instagram official with her new boyfriend, Rich Paul (13:27). This week’s Cringe Mode is the movie musical ‘Chicago’ (19:55), and why are we getting another Britney Spears documentary (41:34)?Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia WedemeyerProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Tea Time' catches up on all the things they missed from the VMAs and the Met Gala, including Timothee Chalamet and Frank Ocean fawning over Keke Palmer (1:00). Britney Spears is engaged to her boyfriend, Asghari, and Octavia Spencer wants them to get a prenup (13:55). This week's Cringe Mode is 'Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again' (20:21), and will you be trying Bella Hadid's new line of "euphoric" beverages (44:53)?Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia WedemeyerProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda react to this year’s Met Gala and discuss the guest list, Nicki Minaj’s infamous tweet regarding her absence, and their favorite looks (0:34). Later, they touch on Bennifer’s red carpet debut in Venice (37:41), Brad Pitt and Bradley Cooper’s friend’s date at the U.S. Open (44:47), and then offer a huge congratulations to Britney Spears on her engagement (52:14)!Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsAssociate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, John Mulaney confirmed that he and Olivia Munn are having a baby and some tiring discourse ensued (1:00). Celebrities are out looking beautiful in Venice and Kylie has officially announced her pregnancy (12:07). We're holding on to summer with this week's Cringe Mode, 'Mamma Mia!' (20:50), and can we please get Jennifer Lawrence a better wig for 'Don't Look Up' (39:51)?Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia WedemeyerProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In honor of the 10th anniversary of ‘What Makes You Beautiful,’ Kate Halliwell is joined by radio host and celebrity interviewer Lucy Ford to talk about the origins of their One Directions fandoms (1:20), their five favorite One Direction songs (8:04), and their least favorites (38:25).Host: Kate HalliwellGuest: Lucy FordProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda are kicking off the month of September with their favorite books! They share their recommendations and discuss what they’re currently reading (28:07), before touching on upcoming book releases from authors like Sally Rooney, Anthony Doerr, and Richard Osman (40:40). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsAssociate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices