The TMZ Podcast

Newly unsealed deposition texts show Taylor Swift privately calling Justin Baldoni a “bitch” and actively strategizing with Blake Lively on film leverage, contradicting her public claim of neutrality. Actor Timothy Busfield was released without bail pending trial on child sex abuse charges after a judge cited weaknesses in the prosecution’s case highlighted by the defense.

Hosts: Charlie Cotton, Deven Rall

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Brooklyn Beckham broke his silence in a pointed series of Instagram Stories that strongly suggest deep and ongoing conflict with his family. Katy Perry made a surprise appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, arriving hand-in-hand with Justin Trudeau. Plus, former adult film star and University of Miami student Abella Danger was shown repeatedly on ESPN in tears after watching her beloved Hurricanes lose a heartbreaking 27–21 College Football Playoff national championship to Indiana.

Hosts: Charlie Cotton, Deven Rall
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Nicki Minaj went after Don Lemon on X with a homophobic slur after he livestreamed a protest-disrupted Minnesota church service tied to ICE, prompting Lemon to blast her journalism ignorance and the White House to call for a DOJ investigation. On the “2 Angry Men” podcast, experts suggested Nick Reiner may have been on meth when he brutally killed his parents, citing extreme violence, possible drug access near his arrest site, and a recent medication change that preceded his mental collapse. Plus, Britney Spears stirred buzz with an NSFW Instagram dance video.

Hosts: Charlie Cotton & Branson Quirke

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ASAP Rocky finally released Don’t Be Dumb, with fans widely reading track four “Stole Ya Flow” as a pointed Drake diss accusing him of stealing Rocky’s style and throwing subliminal shots tied to Rihanna, though Rocky later said it’s “whoever feel like it’s about them.” Prince William and Kate Middleton reportedly hired crisis manager Liza Ravenscroft as a preemptive move amid fears of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s potential UK return, with reports framing it as damage control over security, public perception, and a possible royal “crisis.” Kai Cenat says he’s taking a break from streaming to fully focus on fashion design, revealing he’s already sewn his own hoodies and is committed to developing the craft long-term rather than launching a quick brand.

Hosts: Charlie Cotton, Deven Rall

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Todd and Julie Chrisley ignited backlash after making their first post-prison TV appearance as “The Croissants” on The Masked Singer, with fans slamming the show for platforming convicted tax evaders who showed zero remorse. Hailey and Justin Bieber fired off a cease-and-desist to a TikToker over claims their marriage is abusive and drug-fueled, sparking a debate over defamation versus free speech. Actor Timothy Busfield appeared in a New Mexico courtroom shackled and in an orange jumpsuit on child sex abuse charges involving two young actors, and is being held without bond.

Hosts: Charlie Cotton, Deven Rall

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