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On the show today… You won’t ever hear the name 'Kanye West' again after this week… only because the singer has officially changed his name to Ye. The name is linked to both one of his children and the Bible, but that’s not the only reason he is making headlines right now. Plus, Angelina Jolie walked the red carpet for the premiere of her new film with five of her childre...

On the show today… In Australian TV news today, the list of ex-Big Brother stars who are returning for the new season has allegedly been leaked and it looks like quite a few infamous names will be going back into the house for a second shot at fame. And pop star turned reality TV star turned entrepreneur, Jessica Simpson, has bought back the majority stake in her billion-dollar fashion empi...

On the show today… Channel Nine have announced the Celebrity Apprentice Australia cast for 2022 and there’s a pretty eclectic mix of names in there. The list includes Olympians, actors and reality TV stars, but one non-entertainment name has viewers scratching their heads in confusion. Plus, with her big day just around the corner, Paris Hilton’s pre-wedding celebrations are in...

Welcome to a bonus episode of The Spill. Today’s episode of The Watch is all about Netflix’s Squid Game , the dystopian South Korean drama that has gone on to become the streaming service’s most popular series yet. In today’s episode, we talk through Squid Game ’s biggest twists, the one character who was never supposed to appear in the series, what that final scene r...

On the show today… Ever since his first break-out role in Superbad , Jonah Hill’s body has been mocked in headlines, interviews, and even at the Oscars. This week he issued a heartfelt plea via his social media channels for that to stop. A slew of celebrities showed their support, except for one questionable response. And Britney Spears has had a good run of news lately with the annou...

On the show today… Scarlett Johansson and Disney have settled a breach of contract lawsuit over the release of Black Widow after Scarlett claimed the studio had sacrificed the film’s box office potential in order to grow its streaming service. But what was set to be an explosive, landmark case has now been quietly pushed behind the scenes. And Timothée Chalamet has addressed th...

On the show today… Channel 7 have unveiled their lineup of shows for 2022 and there were a few surprises in the mix. With a few iconic reality TV shows coming back from the dead and a new role for a prominent Aussie name, there are a few big changes in the works that we need to discuss. Plus, the very first trailer for the new Scream movie, the fifth in the iconic slasher franchise, was rel...

On the show today… Brooklyn Beckham was born into a rich family with famous parents and unlimited opportunities and yet...things are just not going well for the poor kid. From a truly cursed photography project to a questionable new video, we need to start asking questions about Brooklyn Beckham. And last year Jesy Nelson sent shock waves through the pop world when she walked away from Litt...

On the show today… The Seven Network has confirmed that the full lineup of celebrity coaches from The Voice are coming back for next year’s season. So Keith Urban, Guy Sebastian, and Jessica Mauboy will all be back in their big red chairs along with Rita Ora, who was the main coach with a question mark over her name, from a fan perspective at least. Now that we know the coaches will b...

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On the show today… Back in 2020, the world became sexually obsessed with actor Stanley Tucci, thanks to a viral cocktail video. Now, the actor's name is back in the headlines, thanks to a new profile that has the world all hot and bothered again, all because of his answer to one simple question. And in a history-making move, Adele has appeared on the covers of both British VOGUE and America...

On the show today… In happy news, Adele has confirmed that she is about to release her first new music in six years. Her new single, Easy on Me, is set for release on 15 October, ahead of her fourth album. While her fans are no doubt excited, this news has sent a slew of other A-List stars on a mad scramble to change their own release dates. Plus, ever since the release of her documentary T...

On the show today… Channel 10 dropped the first full trailer for the new season of The Bachelorette starring Brooke Blurton, and in doing so, revealed a pretty dramatic plot point from the upcoming reality series. It’s also the first time we saw how the show is going to handle having both men and women vying for the Bachelorette’s heart, and the result was pretty surprising. And...

On the show today… In news that will make millennials swoon, Lindsay Lohan is launching her very own podcast, one that promises to show a never-before-seen side of the star and our expectations are high. Channel 7 has surprisingly released the full line-up for the 2022 season of SAS Australia , even though the current season is still unfolding. The cast list contains the names of models, Ol...

On the show today… The Pepsi Super Bowl 56 Halftime performers have officially been announced and - brace yourselves - it is a pretty iconic lineup. And this week, journalist Jessica Rowe released a new episode of her podcast, which featured a long-form interview with politician and One Nation founder Pauline Hanson. When she released the episode, Jessica made it clear that she did not alig...

On the show today… In huge news for Britney Spears, her father Jamie Spears has finally been suspended as her conservator after more than a decade in the role. The judge ordered Jamie to turn over all financial books and documents related to his daughter and although this is a positive step forward, the story is not over yet. And Network Ten has released the first official trailer of Brooke...

On the show today… In news that will surprise no one, Full House star Lori Loughlin will return to TV in her first role since being sent to jail for her part in the college admissions scandal in 2019. Meanwhile, her daughter Olivia Jade has also been handed a shiny new TV role. Plus, the world premiere of No Time to Die , the latest James Bond film, took place in London today. Even though t...

On the show today… R&B singer R. Kelly was found guilty of racketeering following decades of sexual abuse allegations. In the indictment, prosecutors accused R Kelly and members of his team of travelling throughout the US and abroad to perform at concert venues in order to recruit women and girls to engage in illegal sexual activity with Kelly as far back as 1999. And in some romantic n...

On the show today… In Aussie TV news, the new season of Love Island is facing a delay after an I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here COVID-19 breach sent the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales into lockdown. Now it looks like Byron Bay is revoking their support for reality TV shows to film there. Plus, Global Citizen Live, the once-in-a-generation, 24-hour global broadcast event s...

On the show today… In a series of Hollywood firsts, actor/comedian Billy Eichner's Bros is not only the first gay rom-com to be produced by a major studio, but it's making history as the first major studio film to feature an all-LGBTQ principal cast playing heterosexual roles. Plus, Netflix has officially revealed that Tiger King 2 will drop later this year, promising "just as much mayhem a...

On the show today… Saturday Night Live will be back for its 47th season from and they’ve announced their upcoming slate of hosts, which includes a surprising addition...Kim Kardashian West. And the long-awaited full length trailer for Netflix’s new documentary, Britney vs Spears was released late yesterday in the lead up to its release on September 28th and it chronicles Britney...

On the show today… Sex and the City star Willie Garson who played Stanford Blatch, the best friend of Sarah Jessica Parker's Carrie Bradshaw, sadly passed away on Tuesday afternoon following a short illness. Plus Jake Gyllenhaal and his bathing habits have been following him around like a bad smell (pun intended) for a while now and we have some thoughts about it. And Aussie Hollywood super...

On the show today… In royal news, Princess Beatrice, the daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, has given birth to her first child. No name has been released yet, but there’s still an interesting tidbit to be found in the announcement. And we need to talk about the Emmys red carpet, or more specifically, how the best-dressed looks from the carpet were reported. A few actresses'...

On the show today… In Australian TV news, the Seven Network has announced the full cast for the second season of Dancing With The Stars: All Stars . Quite a few familiar names are in the mix, in a bid for a second shot at dancing glory, but it’s the new slate of wild card entries we need to talk about. Plus, the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards took place today and a few stars made a bit of...

On the show today… It was the show that caused a wave of international backlash and now The Activist, an upcoming reality TV series starring Usher, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Julianne Hough is no more. An apology has been issued and the competition is not going ahead, but is the new way forward for this show really a good idea? Plus, a new unauthorised book entitled How to Save a Life: The...