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Today, I unpack the Dancing with the Stars drama: the disputed lift, Val Chmerkovskiy’s Will Smith reference, his apology and suspension, and what it means for celebrity partner Jenna Dewan as Alan Bersten steps in.
Plus, Taylor Swift goes from the Academy Museum Gala to the Chiefs game with Caitlin Clark and Este Haim. Harry Styles has a documentary in the works and honors Liam Payne, while Miley Cyrus remembers Dolly Parton at the Hollywood Bowl—and responds to criticism of her performance.
Also in today’s catch-up:
• Kaia Gerber’s tribute to her brother, Presley, and the Gerber family’s messages.
• Natalia Bryant’s Victoria’s Secret debut and Barbara Palvin’s postpartum runway return.
• Britney Spears comments on artists borrowing her early-career image.
• Jaime Pressly praises her Mom castmates following Chuck Lorre’s memoir remarks.
• Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein spark dating speculation.
• Brief updates on Gypsy Rose Blanchard, Selma Blair and RJ Mitte.
Content note: This episode includes grief, suspected overdose, a mention of suicide and allegations of assault. Allegations and relationship speculation are identified as such.
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SOURCES
Taylor Swift’s Academy Museum Gala performance:
Vanity Fair — Inside the gala
Taylor at the Chiefs game:
People — Taylor Swift, Este Haim and Caitlin Clark at Arrowhead
Dancing with the Stars:
ABC News — Val Chmerkovskiy benched after social-media post
Us Weekly — Jenna Johnson explains the lift disagreement
TVLine — Suspension, apology and replacement partner
Harry Styles:
Variety — John Wilson’s Harry Styles documentary
ABC News — Harry honors Liam Payne
Miley Cyrus:
The Wrap — Miley’s Dolly Parton tribute
Us Weekly — Miley responds to concert criticism
Kaia Gerber and her family remember Presley:
Good Morning America — The family’s tributes
Victoria’s Secret:
Harper’s Bazaar — Natalia Bryant’s runway debut
People — Barbara Palvin discusses her return
Britney Spears:
Billboard — Britney comments on image copycats
Jaime Pressly and Mom:
Deadline — Jaime praises her former castmates
Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein:
Page Six — Their Los Angeles outing
Gypsy Rose Blanchard:
Us Weekly — Police details on the minor collision
Selma Blair:
Us Weekly — Her 90s Con appearance
RJ Mitte:
The Washington Post — Reporting on his death and representatives’ statement
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