The Pop Culture Playbook

In this episode of The Pop Culture Playbook , Tatyana and Simone dives into a night of surprises, history-making wins, and standout performances at the Emmys. From shocking upsets to unforgettable firsts, she breaks down the moments that had everyone talking. Oh, and they talk about everything else that week too. 📲 Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepopcultureplaybook YouTube: https:/...

Tatyana and Simone are talking about the VMA's this week. It's Short N' Sweet. Like Sabrina's album. Stream Good Graces for clear skin. #OlandriaHive #March27th #ArianatorsUnite #LittleMonsters 📲 Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepopcultureplaybook YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePopCulturePlaybook Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepopcultureplaybook Hosted on Acast. See acast...

In Episode 34 of The Pop Culture Playbook , Tatyana and Simone break down a whirlwind week of headlines across music, television, and celebrity news. From the Jonas Brothers shocking fans by bringing out Fifth Harmony to the latest Love Island shakeups with Ace, Brian, Amaya, Serena, and Olandria, no corner of pop culture is left untouched. The episode dives into Ariana Grande’s newly announced to...

This week on The Pop Culture Playbook , the celebrity tea and villa drama are spilling everywhere. We dive into Millie Bobby Brown’s adoption news, Lil Nas X’s, and Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce. Zoe Kravitz and Harry Styles spark headlines, while the Jonas Brothers make history with Kevin’s first-ever solo moment. Over on Love Island, Amaya and Brian unfollow each other, Iris and Pepe...

This week on The Pop Culture Playbook , Tatyana and Simone unpack a very chaotic slate of pop culture moments: The Jonas Brothers turned their tour into a full-blown 2000s time capsule. We check in on Love Island drama, Katseye’s new GAP collab, and Normani and Ryan Destiny catching heat for their Chris Brown performance. We also dig into Taylor Swift’s two-hour podcast interview, what worked, wha...

In this episode, Tatyana and Simone are joined by special guest Deric Augustine, who shares the inspiration behind his new book Nawlins and dishes on his role in The Rookie . The duo also dive into the latest in pop culture, from Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade’s breakup to Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl album announcement, Love Island drama, and more. Purchase Nawlins here: Nawlins by Deric A...

Do you consider yourself a lover girl? What your fav rom com? Did you ever read Nicholas Sparks? What's. your favorite Disney princess movie? 📲 Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepopcultureplaybook YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePopCulturePlaybook Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepopcultureplaybook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Tatyana and Simone unpack GloRilla’s arrest in Georgia and Charli XCX’s surprise wedding They react to Taylor Rooks’ marriage, Love Island’s latest breakup, and rumors swirling around Karrueche and Deion Sanders. Plus, updates on The Summer I Turned Pretty , Sydney Sweeney’s new campaign, and what Hans Zimmer joining Euphoria Season 3 means for the show’s vibe. 📲 Follow us: Instagram:...

In this week’s episode, Tatyana and Simone discuss the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Love Island’s latest drama, and the growing tension between Nicki Minaj and SZA. They unpack a Coldplay concert scandal involving a CEO, the rumored VMAs performance by a mystery artist, and updates on Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, and other summer film favorites. Plus, baby news from Pete Davidson! 📲 Follow us:...

Tatyana and Simone break down the latest in pop culture—from Jon M. Chu’s new slate of movie projects to Emmy noms domination by Severance , The Penguin , and The White Lotus . They react to major snubs ( Industry , Your Friends & Neighbors , Squid Game ), recap the Love Island finale, and touch on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour, Justin Bieber’s new album, and Vanessa Hudgens’ baby news. 📲 Foll...

Tatyana and Simone break down the biggest headlines this week, from Scarlett Johansson’s box office takeover to TikTok’s app overhaul. They unpack Nicki Minaj’s fiery claims against Jay-Z, the latest in the Diddy trial, and the unexpected exit on Love Island . Plus the real tea on Essence Fest. 📲 Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepopcultureplaybook YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@T...

This week on The Pop Culture Playbook , Tatyana and Simone break down the headlines you can’t escape: Cardi B’s album announcement, Offset crushing on Sabrina Carpenter, and Katy Perry’s split from Orlando Bloom after 9 years. They unpack Brandy & Monica’s tour news, and the latest Love Island chaos. Plus, thoughts on The Bear and Ironheart , Parasite topping the NYT’s best movies list, and a...

☀️ Welcome to The Playbook to Summer ! In this special bonus episode, Tatyana and Simone break down everything you need to survive (and thrive in) pop culture’s hottest season. We cover: 🔥 The best summer TV shows to binge 🎬 The most anticipated summer movie releases ( Freakier Friday , M3GAN 2.0 , I Know What You Did Last Summer , Jurassic Park ) 📍 Our dream summer vacation spots 🍸 Our go-to...

This week on The Pop Culture Playbook, Tatyana and Simone unpack Sabrina Carpenter’s Rolling Stone cover and new album cover, The chaos of the Diddy trial is still looming and they break down Trace Cyrus’ wild accusations against Brenda Song, Porsha Williams’ divorce math, and the latest Love Island drama. Plus, updates on Madelyn Cline, Glen Powell, BET Awards, and why the GRAMMYs are finally giv...

This week on The Pop Culture Playbook, Tatyana and Simone dive into the DDG and Halle Bailey custody mess, Teyana Taylor’s soft launch with Aaron Pierre, and Justin Bieber inserting himself into Ray J’s Sexy Redd claims. They talk Amerie’s viral Tiny Desk, Sabrina Carpenter’s flawless “Manchild” video, and Drake’s surprise all-Europe tour. Plus: Addison Rae’s debut album, Love Island drama, a Summ...

In this week’s episode, Tatyana and Simone break down all the pop girl wins, media shakeups, and lowkey mess happening in pop culture. From Hailey Bieber’s billion-dollar beauty deal and Sabrina Carpenter’s big moves, and the upcoming Stranger Things finale, the girls cover it all. They also dive into the creator economy taking over traditional news, Love Island season 7, Netflix’s Tudum, and the...

In Episode 20 of The Pop Culture Playbook , Tatyana and Simone unpack Justin Bieber’s bizarre week—from financial rumors to awkward stage moments—plus Megan & GloRilla drama, Lizzo’s viral verse, and all the pop culture chaos in between. They also break down movie buzz ( Final Destination , Avengers: Doomsday , Lilo & Stitch ), Klarna’s financial freefall, and the Forever Season 2 comeback...

Disneyland, Hot Girl Summer, Mormon mess, and the Diddy trial,Tatyana and Simone cover the chaos so you don’t have to. 📲 Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepopcultureplaybook YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePopCulturePlaybook Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepopcultureplaybook Stream Beach Battles here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6fmpLi2ZMJy4S_GKadf4vQYkAz2ls9or&s...

Tatyana and Simone react to the appointment of the new Pope and share initial thoughts on Netflix’s Forever . ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual abuse and trafficking allegations related to the Diddy trial from 18:45 to 31:08 . Listener discretion is advised. 📲 Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepopcultureplaybook YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePopCul...

Tatyana and Simone are late...again and judging Met Gala looks from their couches. 📲 Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepopcultureplaybook YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePopCulturePlaybook Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepopcultureplaybook Stream Beach Battles here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6fmpLi2ZMJy4S_GKadf4vQYkAz2ls9or&si=U1brCAWUe54IkIio Hosted on Acast....

In Episode 16 of The Pop Culture Playbook , Tatyana and Simone recap Cowboy Carter Night One, celebrate Sinners crossing $100M, and unpack the internet's reaction to Victoria Monét’s Chris Brown news. Plus, they dive into Broadway reboots, Hunger Games casting, and the Met Gala countdown. 📲 Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepopcultureplaybook YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePopC...

In Episode 15 of The Pop Culture Playbook , Tatyana and Simone dive into everything from Before I Let Go book club vibes to Sinners Oscar buzz. They break down the latest Met Gala hype, Love Island spinoff drama, Justin Bieber’s surprise appearance at Sexy Redd’s party, and Madison Bailey’s breakup. The duo also covers major TV and film news—including the Clueless sequel, And Just Like That ’s ret...

Tatyana and Simone break down Coachella’s biggest moments, the return of Black Mirror , and Megan Thee Stallion’s “Megchella” takeover. They also cover Keke Palmer’s Jonathan Majors interview, Law Roach’s Met Gala plans, and the Bodyguard remake. Plus: space trips, show cancellations, surprise celeb sightings, and the Verity Greene glitch heard around the internet. 📲 Follow us: Instagram: https:/...

Tatyana and Simone are back (with better audio, promise!) to break down the latest in pop culture chaos. They dive into the ongoing Hailey-Justin-Selena triangle, Juliana’s political reveal post- Bachelor , and the shocking White Lotus finale. Plus: Jenna Ortega addresses her Scream exit, Beyoncé’s Cecred launches at Ulta, and Coachella + Met Gala 2025 predictions are in full swing. They also unpa...

In Episode #12 of The Pop Culture Playbook , Tatyana and Simone are back to break down the week’s wildest pop culture moments. From the ongoing Justin-Hailey-Selena drama and Sydney Sweeney’s rumored Glen Powell romance to Cardi B and Offset’s public fallout and The Bachelor love triangle—nothing’s off limits. They also cover major CinemaCon 2025 announcements, Emmy season buzz, Marvel’s Avengers:...