The Spill

All year we’ve been bombarded with stories and speculation about Sydney Sweeney & Glen Powell’s electric chemistry both on  and off  the screen while filming Anyone But You. And as your cinematic guides, we’re here to break down our thoughts on the movie (and those romance rumours). Has all the off-screen gossip done the heavy lifting for them? Or is this the film to save romantic comedies at...

Ask and you shall receive. As 2023 draws to a close we’re finally ready to pull the curtain back and reveal the inner workings of The Spill. We’re answering all your juicy questions and sharing stories from the entertainment news trenches… including the one Spill episode Laura regrets. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to our AMA special from 2022 here GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listenin...

If you thought last week’s episode on Christmas movies was enough to implode The Spill… imagine what today’s episode of unpopular TV opinions will do. We’re taking off our high brow critic review hats and sharing our true feelings about everyone’s favourite (and most hated) shows of the year. We hope you won’t be offended. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to our fight about Christmas movie...

Is a quiet breakup the ‘conscious uncoupling’ of 2023? We’ve got thoughts about this new celebrity relationship trend. Plus we sit down with actress Angourie Rice to find out about the new look Mean Girls film in cinemas next month. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Follow...

This weekend we finally learned the cause of death of Friends star Matthew Perry, and it’s led to some very concerning fan and media reactions. Plus there’s ANOTHER Royal Christmas card to unpack. This time Harry & Meghan have submitted their  effortless  addition to the fold, but it feels a little like… clickbait? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call...

Is this the argument to end The Spill? Our hosts have  strong  feelings about Christmas movies (and even stronger feelings about what’s NOT a Christmas movie) So imagine the tension when we asked them to list the best holiday films of all time. Where to watch The Spill’s favourite holiday movies: Bridget Jones Diary - Binge Chalet Girl - Binge Little Women (1994)  - SBS On Demand Home Alone 2 - Di...

Weight loss and gain stories have plagued celebrities since the dawn of Hollywood. Oprah is no stranger to conversations surrounding her body, she’s even lead the charge at different points in her career. But we’re having mixed feelings about Oprah’s latest weight loss admission THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email u...

Hope you’ve got a sweet tooth, because today on The Spill we’re sinking our teeth into the brand new Wonka movie, starring Timothee Chalamet. And yes, we’re talking about Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa. We'll be sharing our honest thoughts on the film… including the moment that left a sour taste in our mouths. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod p...

The Golden Globes nominees list just dropped… and we have thoughts. We need to discuss the noms, snubs & addition of new categories. Plus let us not forget the controversy this (and other) awards shows have faced in recent years. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Follow...

Can someone please check on Selena Gomez… she’s fighting with her fans. After confirming her relationship with music producer Benny Blanco, Selena was hit with a tonne of messages from disapproving fans. And to everyone's surprise she actually replied to them. And while we love some chaotic celebrity social media content, this story runs deeper than you think. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET...

ICYMI: There's a new tv show inspired by Mamamia co-founder Mia Freedman’s memoir  Work Strife Balance. To celebrate the release of Strife, we sat down with actor (and executive producer) Asher Keddie to talk all about it. Plus, Angelina Jolie has told of the physical toll her divorce from Brad Pitt has taken on her. And of course, we have your weekend watch recommendations. THE END BITS Subscribe...

In what should be a surprise to no one, Taylor Swift has been named Time Magazine’s Person Of The Year. And while yes, it’s just another feather in Taylor’s cap during her supreme reign this year, it’s significant in the fact she’s gifted us an extensive interview to mark the occasion. It feels like she’s been saving up all her best stories for this one, including more intel on her long standing s...

We’re back in our regal era today (much to Chelsea’s disappointment). You might’ve heard of the royal translation scandal, where the names of two royals accused of racism were published in the dutch version of a new royal tell-all book Endgame . Naturally, the translators have come under fire for not doing their job properly… but there’s a bigger issue at play here. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamam...

Billie Eilish has been… outed? The singer has called out Variety for outing her, following an article and questions on a red carpet surrounding her sexuality. Billie wouldn’t be the first (or probably even the last) celebrity to be forced to declare their sexuality publicly. It’s a big call, one we’re exploring in today’s episode. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re lis...

We love a celebrity feud at The Spill. This weekend celebrity gossip Instagram account Deuxmoi went head to head with Taylor Swift’s publicist Tree Paine over a long-standing rumour championed by the anonymous page.  What ensued was a cross-platform all out war. But there’s more to this story than a couple of shady tweets & Instagram stories… THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Fee...

Buckle up… we’re travelling back in time to one of the most important moments in Australian pop culture history. Back in the early 2000s you couldn’t escape the hype surrounding girl group Bardot, and now that core memory is being brought to our screens. With a new series based loosely on Bardot’s origin story out with weekend, we need to revisit the success (and many controversies) one of the cou...

That’s not the truth, Ellen. Can you believe it’s been FOUR years since Dakota Johnson’s takedown of Ellen DeGeneres on her own TV show. But now we’re wondering… was it  really  Dakota who opened the floodgates to the comedians cancellation or was it just really good timing? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at...

Jenny from the block is heading to the big screen, again. It’s fair to say we have a love-hate relationship with Jennifer Lopez on this podcast, but the idea of new JLo music has us excited. She popped up in our inboxes this week with more info about her forthcoming album…  and new movie? We’ll get you up to speed with all the details, and we must run through the sneak peek trailer… we have notes....

Jennifer Lawrence might give us a run for our money as the biggest Kardashian fan out there. The Oscar winner recently sat down with Kylie Jenner for Interview Magazine, in what very quickly became a chaotic chat. We’ve got the highlights, taboo topics & FINALLY… an answer to who the hell is looking after Kylie’s four million dogs. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Read the full interview here...

We’re heading to the jungle on this episode of The Spill. Jamie Lynn Spears, yes the younger sister of Britney Spears, has been competing in I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here UK. She’s been publicly labelled as one of Britney’s detractors, so is her appearance on the show part of a redemption journey to repair her reputation? And is it working? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feed...

You talkin’ to me!? We don’t want to blow your mind, but it’s likely your favourite cinematic moments… were probably improvised. From retro film scenes to some of the most iconic one liners, actors have been making it up on the fly for decades. Today we’re sharing some of our favourites. Plus we’ve got your weekend viewing sorted. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re lis...

Brad Pitt, and more specifically Brad Pitt’s relationship with his children, is in the news this week. And not for reasons we’d like to talk about. Turns out he might not be in line for father of the year anytime soon. So what have his kids been saying about him? And what does it mean for his future in Hollywood? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Read our full article on Brad Pitt here GET IN TOUC...

And the Oscar goes to… Kim Kardashian. Okay, not yet, but maybe one day? Following a role in the latest season of American Horror Story, it seems Kim’s got her sights set on the big screen. With a new comedy feature in the works, could our favourite reality star be the saviour of funny Hollywood flicks? Plus we’ll get you up to speed on those allegations again Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. THE END BITS Subs...

The ghost of Princess Diana is haunting the latest season of Netflix’s The Crown. But is it about time to let the memory of the people’s princess lay to rest? We’ve got thoughts. Plus with part two of the final season around the corner, how conservatively will they play the Wills & Kate storyline? Or will their  actual  love story make it to our screens? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET I...

With the opening of her latest movie (a prequel to the Hunger Games franchise) Rachel Zegler is back in the news cycle, and as expected, back under fire. We’ve covered Zegler previously on this podcast, after the internet tore her a new one for comments she made about her previous film roles. But Jacob Elordi has made recent comments along a similar line and he wasn’t fed to the wolves, so why was...