Queen Things

It’s the Two Queens, Two Crowns season finale! We’re wrapping up the season by reading your comments on the “Life of a Showgirl” episode—talking Taylor Swift’s album discourse, the lightning bolt necklace drama, and the fine line between critique and conspiracy. Then it’s a full Black News roundup: Tyra Banks’s hot ice cream empire (yes, really), the Kehlani “Folded” challenge taking all the way o...

Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl is breaking records, confusing critics, and sending the internet spiraling.  We’re breaking down the tracks we love, unpacking the backlash (is she really a “trad wife”?), and enjoying this escape from reality. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://patreon.com/2Queens2Crowns Join the conversation: TikTok -⁠@2queens2crowns⁠,⁠@iam_kjmiller⁠, @leta_bitchk...

This week on Two Queens, Two Crowns , we get into Cardi B’s big album debut and the messy back-and-forth with Nicki Minaj that lit up social media.  We also celebrate Selena Gomez tying the knot with Benny Blanco (and unpack the side-eye from Justin Bieber’s posts).  Plus, we ponder the trending question: why do the pop charts feel so boring right now, even with big names dropping music?   And for...

This week on Two Queens, Two Crowns , KJ breaks down the 2025 Emmy winners (and snubs), from The Pitt to Seth Rogen’s big moment, and why Beyoncé Bowl should’ve taken home a trophy. Then it’s on to Lizzo’s latest reinvention—what counts as a “flop” in 2025, and how viral sounds stack up against chart success. KJ also dives into Beyoncé and Taylor Swift’s complicated optics when it comes to proximi...

This week on Two Queens, Two Crowns , the VMAs made us feel like certified elder millennials. From Mariah Carey’s forever-diva energy to Tate McRae’s “diaper chic,” we break down the performances, the fashion, and why the award show itself feels like it’s on life support. We also dig into Sabrina Carpenter’s set—her pro-trans messaging, her connection to Taylor Swift, and why we still think she’s...

We’re back with plenty to unpack: Sabrina Carpenter’s new album Man’s Best Friend isn’t hitting the way fans hoped, and the queens give their honest first impressions. Then it’s on to the world of tennis, where Taylor Townsend shows real class in the face of shade, Naomi Osaka faces Coco Gauff, and Serena and Maria Sharapova shock the world by calling each other “friends.” Plus: rumors about Kris...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce just broke the internet with their surprise engagement—and we have a lot to say about the ring, the photos, and why this is basically our royal wedding. We also dive into Serena Williams’ new GLP-1 partnership and the backlash from Jameela Jamil, Halsey defending Sydney Sweeney’s “Americana” mess, and Justin Baldoni’s ongoing PR spiral. Plus: a fresh installment of Bl...

In this special bonus episode of Two Queens, Two Crowns , I’m diving into all the pop culture tea: Taylor Swift’s charming turn on New Heights (and what it revealed about her upcoming album), Cardi B’s new single “Imaginary Playerz” and whether her risks land, and why Beyoncé deserves every ounce of respect as one of the top producers of the 21st century. I also get into the Swiftologist discourse...

Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl is coming — and your queens are here to speculate wildly. 💃✨  From Vegas residency rumors to Max Martin predictions, potential features (hi, Sabrina Carpenter 👀), and even a little Blake Lively tea, we are breaking down everything we think we know before the big reveal. Plus: why Travis Kelce’s GQ spread might be the camp masterpiece we didn’t know we neede...

This week on Queen Things , we’re saluting Rep. Jasmine Crockett for speaking truth to power, and side-eyeing the chaos that is Texas politics right now.  Then we’re revisiting Justin Timberlake’s rough live performances (and the chronic illness reveal that came after), unpacking why Sydney Sweeney’s brand of basic isn’t hitting, and breaking down Chappell Roan’s “no album for five years” announce...

This week, we are diving into everything from Beyoncé’s record-breaking Cowboy Carter tour (and the real Act III theories) to the cringe heard ’round the internet—aka Sydney Sweeney’s ad for American Eagle.  Plus: is Katy Perry dating Justin Trudeau? Are we about to get TS12? And what’s going on with Justin Timberlake’s mic (or lack thereof)? Oh, and Blue Ivy might be coming for all your fave Nepo...

This week, we dive into the chaotic whirlwind that is Nicki Minaj’s recent string of online call-outs—from Roc Nation and Jay-Z to SZA, Megan Thee Stallion, and a few unlucky strays like Doechii and Cardi.  We unpack the claims, the conspiracies, and whether there’s any there there. Is Nicki protecting her legacy, or unraveling it in real time? And what does it say about the industry—and about her...

This week I’m flying solo (Erica’s out with food poisoning — send her love!) and diving into the delightful chaos of the internet’s reaction to our recent Taylor Swift take. I unpack the Beyoncé comparisons, why I’m not here for the nonsense, and why I genuinely love making content that sparks convo. Plus: thoughts on the motherhood penalty, a Love Island mess, and my personal top 5 live vocal per...

Buckle up, Queens. From the carpet heard ’round the world at the Bezos–Sánchez wedding to Beyoncé’s car stunt gone wrong (and her legendary recovery), we’re breaking down the tackiest, most terrifying, and most hilarious moments in pop culture this week. We talk Lizzo’s surprisingly strong mixtape, Taylor Swift’s growing MAGA-adjacency problem, and why Venus and Serena launching a podcast with Elo...

This week we’re talking about what happens when selective hearing meets a comment section debating Beyoncé and Taylor fandoms. Then we get into the big stories: Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit gets tossed, Sabrina Carpenter drops an album cover that sends the internet into a tizzy, and the Grammys move the goalposts because Beyoncé had the audacity to win a country award. The girls are thriving. The publ...

This week on Two Queens, Two Crowns , we dive headfirst into the internet’s favorite fake feud: Selena Gomez vs. Hailey Bieber. From Barney and ballet slippers to billion-dollar brands and baby Biebers, we walk through their careers, the fan conspiracies, the infamous tweets, and (of course) the Justin Bieber of it all. But here’s what we kept coming back to: Why are we still acting like the most...

This week on Two Queens, Two Crowns , we break down Chappell Roan’s latest “villain era” comments (is the hate real or just manufactured?), the bizarre moment Katy Perry accused a fan of DMing Orlando Bloom mid-show, and why the Reputation (TV) rollout feels… flat. Plus, updates on Meg Thee Stallion, Cardi B’s new boo, Megan’s Walmart swimwear line, and the deeply disturbing details emerging from...

This week on Two Queens, Two Crowns , we’re talking about two of the most iconic models in fashion history: Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell. From their parallel rise as trailblazing supermodels to that unforgettable showdown on The Tyra Banks Show , we’re unpacking how the industry pitted these women against each other, the way race and representation shaped their careers, and why Tyra’s Vaseline gi...

This week we’re diving back into the drama—starting with your comments on Katy Perry’s tour rollout. We break down how media literacy can save us from the rumor mill, what the Met Gala taught us about fashion fatigue, and why being “pro-motherhood” isn’t as simple as it sounds. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://patreon.com/2Queens2Crowns Join the conversation: TikTok -⁠@2queens2crowns⁠...

Katy Perry’s Lifetimes Tour has people talking—and not always kindly. In this season opener, we break down the media’s comparisons between Katy and Taylor Swift, revisit their infamous feud, and explore what Katy might learn from Taylor’s career playbook. From pop flops to tour flares (and alien acrobatics?), we dive deep into the good, the bad, and the bewildering. Subscribe for monthly bonus epi...

It's our Season Two Finale and we're bringing out the big guns! Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter are young, talented, and unbothered by the "feud" rumors. Let's talk about it! Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes patreon.com/2Queens2Crowns   Join the conversation: TikTok - ⁠@2queens2crowns⁠ , ⁠@iam_kjmiller⁠ , @leta_bitchknow⁠ YouTube - ⁠2 Queens 2 Crowns⁠ IG: ⁠@kjmiller⁠...

Another day, another queen things episode, and this time the tea is piping hot. We're diving into your comments as always, then dissecting Kendrick's Superbowl performance and giving our latest takes on *your* latest takes on Travis Kelce and Blake Lively. Let's dive in. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes patreon.com/2Queens2Crowns   Join the conversation: TikTok - ⁠@2queens2crowns⁠...

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Hillary Clinton have both, at one time or another, been hailed as the future of the Democratic party. And while the party may be in "disarray" now, we think there's still a lot we can learn from them both. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes patreon.com/2Queens2Crowns   Join the conversation: TikTok - ⁠@2queens2crowns⁠ , ⁠@iam_kjmiller⁠ , @leta_bitchknow...

These queens rose to fame on HBO's hit show Insecure (which Issa created), but the show also laid the groundwork for their so-called rivalry. Will they make up and become besties? We may never know - but we know they've helped each other, and Black Hollywood, immensely. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes patreon.com/2Queens2Crowns   Join the conversation: TikTok - ⁠@2queens2crowns⁠ , ⁠@i...

You guys had a LOT of thoughts about last week's episode on Blake Lively and Leighton Meester, and we're ready to dive in. Strap in folks! Donate to the California Fire Foundation Donate to California Community Foundation Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes patreon.com/2Queens2Crowns   Join the conversation: TikTok - ⁠@2queens2crowns⁠ , ⁠@iam_kjmiller⁠ , @leta_bitchknow⁠ YouTube - ⁠2 Queens 2 Cro...