The Spill

The Spill is your daily entertainment news fix where we break down the biggest celebrity headlines. Join Laura Brodnik and her cast of expert pals like Em Vernem, Tina Burke and Tina Provis for brutally honest takes on pop culture, plus their recommendations that are actually worth watching. New episodes every weekday at 3pm.

Plus we have the latest pop culture headlines every weekday with the latest Morning Tea from Ash London, and on Friday we’ll give you the best new TV shows and movies to binge this weekend in our Weekend Watch.

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Things Just Got Worse For Blake Lively & Why Timothée Chalamet Needs To Be A Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Jul 16, 2026

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Have you ever wondered how a legendary late-night presenter coaxes Hollywood's most guarded stars into sharing unscripted, viral gold? We unpack a newly publicised seating blueprint that dictates exactly who gets fussed over next to the host and the clever layout trick that forces actors to interview the musical guests for him.
Meanwhile, the internet is spiralling over a viral twelve-second clip of a beloved young actor having a total fangirl meltdown. We break down why his public support for a reality performer heavily bullied on Reddit is actually a calculated piece of damage control following his recent clash with the global dance community, and how his upcoming awards season is essentially his own version of a Super Bowl high kick.
Finally, a multi-million-dollar legal update has completely reignited a toxic on-set scandal we all thought was buried. We unpack the fresh court records detailing a staggering eight-million-dollar demand for attorney fees and explain why a complete lack of verified photos at Taylor’s wedding has forced the public to rewrite Blake’s industry narrative.

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Host & Producer: Ash London

Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran

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MORNING TEA: Inside The Odyssey, Alex Cooper's Feud & Taylor's Wedding Jul 15, 2026

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This morning, The Odyssey stars Matt Damon and Tom Holland share new behind-the-scenes stories from the year's biggest film, Alix Earle is finally taking her feud with Alex Cooper public, and another celebrity reveals why they missed Taylor Swift's wedding.

☕ Matt Damon reveals the one thing he'll never do for a movie again
☕ Alix Earle confirms she'll address her Alex Cooper fallout
☕ Adele is living her best life in Sardinia
☕ Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra reveal a new project
☕ David Beckham defends Victoria after her viral World Cup reaction
☕ Shania Twain reveals why she had to miss Taylor Swift's wedding
Listen to yesterday's Morning Tea special on the most chaotic awards show moments of all time on Spotify or Apple.
Plus, check out our episodes on the Alex Cooper drama. Listen here.

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The Video Pushing A Heated Rivalry Star To Breaking Point & This Celebrity Romance Has A Darker Side Jul 15, 2026

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One of the world's fastest-rising stars has gone viral after a confrontation with paparazzi in Paris, but the internet can't agree on who's actually in the wrong. We unpack the disturbing reality behind the footage, why fans think Hudson Williams has changed since Heated Rivalry, and what this moment says about modern celebrity culture.

Plus, Ariana Grande has all but confirmed she's back together with ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez through a series of increasingly obvious lyric changes on tour. We break down why this romance feels different the second time around, the surprising project she's just walked away from, and the much bigger conversation unfolding around her right now.

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Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran

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MORNING TEA: The Most Chaotic Awards Show Moments Of All Time Jul 14, 2026

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Today we're doing something a little different. From on-stage feuds and shocking mix-ups to viral speeches and fashion moments that broke the internet, we're revisiting some of the most chaotic awards show moments of all time. Which one do you think takes the crown?

☕ The awards show moment that changed Hollywood forever
☕ An on-stage feud that became instant pop culture history
☕ The biggest winner mix-up of all time
☕ The red carpet look that helped inspire Google Images
☕ A speech interruption we'll never forget
☕ The kiss that shocked millions of viewers

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Brad Pitt's Kids Just Brutally Cut Him Off & The New Celebrity Age Gap Romance That Shocked Us Jul 14, 2026

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The final chapter of a bitter ten-year celebrity separation has officially closed, but the shocking details hidden inside the court documents are only just coming to light. We revisit the chilling allegations behind the notorious 2016 plane incident and dissect the heartbreaking reason why the children are actively erasing their father's legacy.
Plus, our favourite 90s nice guy Luke Wilson is facing a massive wave of disappointment after debuting an unhinged thirty-year age gap relationship. We break down the double standards of Hollywood's most controversial romances and look at why a famous comedian's recent social media experiment completely exposed the internet's deep-seated hypocrisy.
And an existential crisis is hitting the entertainment industry as an actor who does not actually exist books a prime-time movie role. We contrast this terrifying creative shift with a highly anticipated new three-hour blockbuster masterpiece shot entirely on special cameras in real locations. This story will blow you away.
Remember The Spill drops the tea twice a day in this feed so follow us for all the latest entertainment news OR you can WATCH our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and enjoy the watch! Link here.
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Audio & Video Producer: Michael Kean

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MORNING TEA: Remembering The Legendary Sam Neill Jul 13, 2026

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This morning, we remember beloved actor Sam Neill following his death at 78, Rihanna makes her long-awaited return to the stage, and The Vampire Diaries star Paul Wesley has tied the knot.

☕ Vale Sam Neill: Tributes pour in for the beloved Jurassic Park star
☕ Rihanna performs live for the first time in years alongside Jay-Z in New York
☕ The Vampire Diaries star Paul Wesley marries model Natalie Kuckenberg
☕ Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams confronts autograph seekers in viral Paris video
☕ Kim Kardashian shares another glimpse into her romance with Lewis Hamilton
☕ Elsa Pataky sparks backlash after telling unhappy workers to "quit and travel"
Listen to our episode on The Vampire Diaries Stars Who Secretly Despised Each Other on Apple here, or Spotify here.

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We Know Why Taylor Swift Hasn’t Shared Her Wedding Photos & Margaret Qualley’s Break-Up Statement Decoded Jul 13, 2026

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A week on from the most locked-down wedding of the year, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have finally been spotted in public, and the internet's decided their marriage is already in trouble. We're unpacking the 'they're not in love' conspiracy, why she still hasn't posted a single wedding photo, and why that silence is pure mastermind behaviour.
Plus, Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff's split just got a rare, blunt statement shutting down the infidelity rumours, but the internet's already blaming a certain best-selling book, and we're getting into why celebrities can't quietly break up anymore.
And the Fourth Wing casting frenzy has fans decoding black-and-white profile pics and one very telling emoji. We break down who's (probably) playing Violet, and the one Aussie campaigning hard.
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MORNING TEA: Harry and Meghan's Royal Reunion, A Spice Girls Confession & Margaret Qualley Speaks Out Jul 12, 2026

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This morning, Prince Harry and Meghan reunite with King Charles and Queen Camilla alongside Archie and Lilibet, Margaret Qualley has finally addressed her split from Jack Antonoff, and Mel C reveals the argument with Victoria Beckham that nearly got her kicked out of the Spice Girls.

☕ Prince Harry and Meghan reunite with King Charles and Queen Camilla alongside Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet
☕ Margaret Qualley shuts down rumours following her split from Jack Antonoff
☕ Britney Spears explains the viral sunroof video that had everyone talking
☕ Australian jockey Michelle Payne announces she's expecting her first child
☕ Mel C reveals she nearly got kicked out of the Spice Girls
☕ Lizzo opens up about the real reason behind her weight-loss journey
☕ Erling Haaland's World Cup exit sends the internet into conspiracy mode
☕ Madonna scores her tenth Billboard No. 1 album with Confessions II

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Host & Producer: Monisha Iswaran

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The Best Wedding Movies (And Two That Should Never Have Been Allowed) Jul 10, 2026

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With Taylor & Travis wedding fever consuming our feeds, we're unpacking the wedding movies that shaped us—and the ones that absolutely didn't need a ceremonial third act.
We kick things off with the Bollywood adaptation that completely reimagined a literary classic, featuring Aishwarya Rai in an iconic performance that we controversially claim eclipsed the source material. Two worlds colliding? It's basically the Taylor and Travis of cinema.
We also dive into the royal rom-com that tried to have it all: a feminist twist where the lead refuses marriage at the altar, flips an entire parliament, and declares herself queen solo.... except the movie immediately betrays its own message by forcing a last-minute wedding nobody asked for.
We're also chatting about why some wedding movies just didn't need the dress, the ceremony, or the forced happily-ever-after. Spoiler: we have thoughts about which films could've skipped the spectacle entirely and would been infinitely better for it.
Take The Spill's monthly pop culture quiz here and test your knowledge!

Remember The Spill drops the tea twice a day in this feed so follow us for all the latest entertainment news OR you can WATCH our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and enjoy the watch! Link here.

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Weekend Watch: A Star-Studded A24 Dramedy & The Disney Live Action Blockbuster We've Been Waiting For Jul 09, 2026

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A massive new live-action Disney blockbuster has divided critics online, but this romance-free, empowering adventure might just be the perfect holiday watch, and one of our favourite leading ladies returns to the director's chair for a fast-paced, single-location comedy that is being hailed as the funniest movie of the year.
Also we had to flee a highly anticipated new horror film after just ten minutes because the blood-curdling body horror was simply too much to handle. If you like horror movies, Em has your new fave watch.
Take The Spill's monthly pop culture quiz here and test your knowledge!
Listen to our interview with the cast of Moana (including Dwayne Johnson) on Apple or Spotify.
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