The Spill

The new Mean Girls movie is here, based on the musical inspired by the iconic original film which was released in 2004. Since its release this movie has passionately divided audiences, so today we’re going to unpack which casting choices worked, and which ones really didn't. We also talk through the changes that needed to be made, if the idea behind the movie still resonates today, and how one imp...

Jacob Elordi hosted Saturday Night Live’s first show for 2024, and he’s gotten some interesting (very critical) feedback, and we think we know exactly what happened behind the scenes. And Kim Kardashian was just another celebrity innocently jumping on the latest TikTok trend until her recent office tour video went viral for two very different reasons. So now we need to unpack the funny moments (a...

We’re still upset over the death of the Lizzie McGuire revival series. But we just found out the (alleged) reason why Disney wasn’t on board and it involves a risqué plot line. Plus, there are a few TV shows dominating awards season right now (looking at you, Beef and The Bear) but have you watched all the under-the-radar shows also in the wards mix? Here are the four shows the top TV critics reco...

On the show today… The first trailer for Jennifer Lopez’s new “deeply personal movie” This Is Me... Now: A Love Story , has been released, and we’re divided over exactly what it’s trying to tell us. And, Rebel Wilson has posted a very honest statement to her Instagram account, saying she has gained weight and needs to make changes to her life and her body. Her words have attracted two very differe...

Welcome to our Emmy’s special! On today’s show, we’re talking through the big moments from this year’s Emmy Awards, from the moments that had everyone screaming with laughter to some history-making wins. We also have to talk about the most controversial moments from the show (and boy there were a few) and an important one that took place in the audience, one that all the cameras missed. THE END BI...

On the show today… The Emmys are taking place today, and one outfit on the red carpet in particular had everyone talking. Plus, Ariana Grande has released her new song ‘Yes, And?’, the lead single from her forthcoming seventh studio album, Eternal Sunshine. The anticipation for both the song and the album was high, given her new relationship, but the conversation around it didn’t go the way she pl...

Hello Spillers, we are back for 2024! On the show today we have to recommend the two new TV shows we’ve been obsessed with over the holidays, and they couldn’t be more different. Plus, we are deep in the thick of awards season, and thanks to a Golden Globes monologue, an unexpected celebrity romance, and some questionable lip readers, some new Hollywood villains have emerged on the scene. We also...

With just a few days of our annual leave left, we’re holding onto as much time on the couch as we can. There’s been quite a few new releases this summer break, definitely enough to keep you occupied before the dreaded return to the office. From television series to feature films, here are all the things to watch this summer. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening...

With 2023 now a distant memory  it’s time to sit back and revel in the hard work of our fave celebrities, who let’s face it, wrote the headlines for us this year. From breakups to breakdowns & the odd memoir too, there are quite a few pop culture moments that stand out. So buckle up as we take you back through the highs & lows of Hollywood in 2023. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen...

If you knew how many TV shows we’ve watched this year, you’d be concerned for our wellbeing.  We’ve done the hard yards, crunched the numbers (and other data science things) to muscle up a list of the biggest and best TV shows of 2023. So… what’s the most underrated show this year? The best comedic release? We’ve got it all covered in this special *SPOILER FILLED* holiday episode of The Spill.  TH...

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...