The Reheat

It's another Hot Off The Press. This week, we are discussing Meghan Markle's horrific year, complete with our analysis of the disturbing allegations that her father, Thomas Markle, may have possessed child sexual abuse material. We also weigh in on People Magazine's 2026 Sexiest Man Alive, Noah Wyle (spoiler: he wasn't our choice), and why the hit Netflix show Below is a spooky victory for Canadia...

You know what you did, Heidi! This week, we're kicking off The Reheat Book Club with a trip back to 2006 and the glorious, messy world of MTV's The Hills . We're joined by writer and editor Lisa Whittington-Hill, author of the juicy new book You Know What You Did: The Hills , to revisit the reality TV phenomenon that gave us Lauren Conrad, Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt and some of the most iconic fe...

This week, we're talking about Selma Blair. At one point, Selma  was one of the most promising young starlets, acting alongside Reese Witherspoon in both Cruel Intentions and Legally Blonde. While she never broke big, Selma did become a recognizable character actress and something of a fashion icon. A few decades later, Selma is now more infamous than famous, making headlines for her upsettin...

Taylor Swift's smug married girl era is upon us, but is it genuine happiness or a carefully calculated rebrand? This week, we unpack her eyebrow-raising SNL cameo alongside Dakota Johnson, and ask whether the pop star is embracing a more traditional image while distancing herself from her messy single girl past. Then, we dive into royal family drama as Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, ma...

To celebrate The Reheat's fifth anniversary, last week, we recorded a live episode of the show at Toronto's Book Bar ! We also brought along our friends, Stacy Lee Kong of Friday Things, Chris Hanna of Film Me In, and Laura Hensley of That's My Opinion!. The result? A raucous panel on the state of popular culture. Is modern fandom sort of toxic? Is monoculture truly dead — and what's replaced it?...

This week on The Reheat, we’re joined by Canadian TV icon Rick Campanelli to talk about his new memoir, Tempted , and the wild ride of his career — from the glory days of MuchMusic to the parts of his life he kept private for years. Rick opens up about fame, gambling addiction and recovery, reflects on what MuchMusic meant to a generation, and shares unforgettable stories from his years interviewi...

🎉 Come celebrate five years of The Reheat! Join Sadaf and Sarah for The Reheat: Live! on Wednesday, September 30, from 7–9 p.m. at Book Bar (600 Markham St., Toronto) , featuring special guests Stacy Lee Kong, Chris Hanna and Laura Hensley . Expect pop-culture hot takes, games, giveaways, treats and a very special announcement. Buy your tickets here. 🎟️ P.S. Listeners can use code xoxogossipgirl...

Do you love cinema and celebrities? If so, The Toronto International Film Festival is your paradise. It's the world's largest public film festival, held each September in the world's most diverse city! As long-time Torontonians, your friends at The Reheat are giving you a special episode, all about the history of The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). From its founding to the juiciest cel...

This week, we discuss Harry and Meghan's return to The UK (but not to Royal duties). How will the Duke and Duchess fit back into British Life,  after their lengthy sojourn in the United States? Sarah offers her insights as someone who has recently returned from Sussex itself! We also discuss the delicious (if derivative) new YA television series set in Muskoka, Sterling Point. With so many TV...

In this episode from our archives, with the news that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will be returning to the U.K., we discuss the life of Meghan, exploring her journey from a Hollywood actress all the way to the Duchess of Sussex. We touch on her early life, career struggles, rise to fame on the show Suits, and the intense media scrutiny she faced after marrying Prince Harry. This includes her fr...

The O.J. Simpson trial was one of the biggest media spectacles of the ’90s, but O.J. was hardly its only star. This week, we are joined by History of the 90s host Kathy Kenzora to revisit the trial’s unforgettable supporting cast, from Johnnie Cochran and Robert Kardashian to Kris Jenner, professional houseguest Kato Kaelin and the relentlessly scrutinized Marcia Clark. We look at how the so-calle...

In this episode, we’re looking at Hollywood’s long and troubling history with eating disorders, beginning with the tragic story of Karen Carpenter and tracing the parallels between the scrutiny she faced, and the way we talk about celebrity bodies today. From the relentless speculation surrounding Ariana Grande to stars who have spoken openly about their own experiences with disordered eating, we...

This week's Hot Off The Press is a veritable gossip buffet! First, we examine the claims of sexual misconduct levelled at Jared Leto. For the record, we suspected he was a creep back in 2022! We also check in on Ariana Grande's health, as well as her plans to take an extended break from the spotlight. In addition, we dish on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which is suddenly so hot again thanks to Z...

In this episode from our archives, dating back to 2022, we talk all things Jared Leto, and confront the many assault allegations he is finally facing. Since his breakout teen heartthrob role on My So-Called Life up until the dredge that is Suicide Squad, House of Gucci and Morbius,  Leto and his piercing blue eyes have haunted us, from screen to stage, where he performs with his rock band 30 Secon...

From Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and Gossip Girl to an icky lifestyle brand, many celebrity friendships and one of Hollywood’s messiest legal battles, Blake Lively has spent two decades transforming herself from Hollywood ingénue into an increasingly complicated pop-culture figure. This week, we revisit her rise, her romance and carefully cultivated power-couple brand with Ryan Reynolds, the...

In this episode from our archives, we are joined by Marvel expert Mikaela Gorman and, together, we examine the history of problematic representations of women in the MCU. We also discuss why Marvel frequently gets female characters so wrong. As an added bonus, you'll hear about our idea for a movie called "Disco Thor"... Why not jump in before you check out the new Spider-Man: Brand New Day? 📚 Fo...

On this week's episode from our archives, we dove deep into the cultural phenomenon that is Call Her Daddy . We revisit its early Barstool days, the infamous feud between hosts Alex Cooper and Sofia Franklyn, the multimillion-dollar Spotify deal that changed podcasting forever—and the ongoing debate: is Call Her Daddy empowering women, or simply rebranding patriarchy for clicks? Along the way, we...

This is an emergency episode! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot on July 3rd at MSG, and we have lots of feelings about it! In this bonus installment of The Reheat, we dish about the mysterious gown, the weird venue, the controversial guest list (why wasn't Blake Lively there???), and we address the elephant in the room - will Taylor and Travis release their wedding as a documentary? We t...

In this week's Hot Off the Press, we stay on the Taylor Swift wedding beat (stay tuned later this week for a full wedding recap), reflect on the tragic death of former child star Daveigh Chase, the announcement of Netflix’s new JonBenet Ramsey limited series starring Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen, and the hilarious new romance between Jussie Smollett and Karamo Brown. We also dig into King Charl...

Who says a cold country can't produce hot gossip? To celebrate Canada Day, we're revisiting the sexiest couple Canada has ever produced, Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling. We go deep on how this former couple began (they were co-stars who hated each other when they filmed The Notebook). We also luxuriate in how the pair that became known as McGosling eventually gave into that belligerent sexual tens...

This week, we’re diving into the glamorous, chaotic and deeply misunderstood world of WAGs. What exactly is a WAG? Technically, it stands for “wives and girlfriends” of athletes. But culturally, it has come to mean so much more: public scrutiny, reality TV drama, cheating scandals, courtroom battles, and women who often become more famous than the men they’re attached to. In this episode, we trace...

We're back for another Hot off the Press! This week, we're diving into the relationship that makes us believe in soulmates, Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry. Separately, they're a little cringey, but together, they are adorable! We are delighted to hear they're considering cohabitating in Montreal. However, you'll want to hear Sarah's reasons why she hopes their hypothetical future baby will be born...

This week, we’re talking about a man who truly understands the assignment of modern celebrity: Spencer Pratt. Once the platinum-blond villain of The Hills , Spencer built an entire career out of chaos, crystals, tabloid feuds and reality TV infamy. But in the strangest twist yet, he recently tried to turn that notoriety into political power with a run for mayor of Los Angeles. So, how did Spencer...

We have so much on our minds this week! Why are people coming for bestselling author and socialite Belle Burden? Did Burden really lie about her personal finances in the bestselling divorce memoir Strangers? We defend our favourite Nepo Baby by discussing the intricacies of her trust funds and pointing out that even rich girls can get manipulated by a man! Of course, we're also speculating about w...

We're talking about our favourite television series of all time this week, Mad Men! One of the greatest television dramas of all time, you might not know Mad Men also gave us good gossip. From salacious rumouts about who impregnated January Jones to Jon Hamm's high-profile breakup with filmmakerJennifer Westfeldt, we explore all the Mad Men-related scandals you may have forgotten. And of course, w...