the jada hate is grooooooss. really enjoyed stephanie's post on the matter - as always! but the comments on IG posts for example are so filled with misogynoir, i had to unfollow one account (not like IG comments are ever great tho)
The hate for her online is SO gross! I don’t know if I just didn’t pay attention before the current publicity rounds she’s doing, but the most innocuous post (like even a “what jaida wore”) gets people immediately saying vile comments. Is it some misguided loyalty to Will? It’s so weird!
Specifically this passage: “I was pulled out of the photo shoot abruptly. The publicist said that we needed to be in Harvey Weinstein’s office in 20 minutes.
“Are we done here?” I asked. “No” was the answer. “But Harvey wants you there now.”
In the taxi, the publicist looked at me and said: “I’m going in with you. And I’m not leaving your side.” I knew everything I needed to know in that moment, and I was grateful.”
Whisper networks are real and they work. The agency and the studio should absolutely be held accountable for their actions and they never will be.
My takes...1. As a comms professional lover your analysis of the Justin situation. Concluded the same with some of my colleagues. 2. On memoirs...I think folks are giving away too much lately and will eventually affect sales. From all her interviews, I feel the best one Jada gave was to the Skimm podcast. Honestly, I think it was the one with the best take of her POV. 3. Travis should be Sexiest Man Alive but her will not be because I feel People always names folks on this after they passed their prime moment ( see Bradley Cooper, Blake Shelton, Paul Rudd, Michael B Jordan). Not that they were past. It’s just that People don’t have the pulse of the culture at the exact moment. 4. Please give us two weeks before the Britney chat. We need to be prepared! It will be the digital event of the year.
I remember LG giving a good review to the movie Long Shot with Charlize Theron and Seth Rogan, but I finally watched it and it definitely had good chemistry! It just got added to Netflix and definitely satisfied the romcom urge all the Taylor/Travis stuff stirred up in me.
Long shot is one of my favorite comfort movies. I watch it on the plane anytime it is on! The set up is another good Netflix romcom that is enjoyable and doesn’t quite give the heat of Tayvis still scratches the itch.
Lainey, I have been wondering this FOR YEARS (and your douche canoe answer reminded me of it). Have YOU ever been approached to be a celebrity’s publicist? I have thought about it so many times after reading countless articles of yours, it feels like anyone with any sense, would have made an offer to you?!
(And if so, would you ever do it?!? And if yes, for who? Cringe... Gwenyth for shits and giggles to see if it is a front or just really her??)
I feel like I watched the Smith family in a vacuum. They're dual Red Table moment after August shared his truth was AFTER one of their episodes about what Willard thought he could build the family into that really wasn't what anyone else in the family wanted. In those moments, he and Jada talked about how they were letting each other live their lives. This is why I don't understand why they're accused of lying. That's a very loose remembering, but I recall it because I was chatting with a friend about how Will seemed like he was A LOT. As in, he means well but requires a lot of energy and attention and reassurance and whatever else (not in a condescending way, but he gave off needy). The anecdote about how he tried to celebrate a birthday for her and it upset her because he was making it FOR him. He was disappointed that she didn't see his effort as a good thing. She was overwhelmed by him not listening and trying to mold everyone into what he thought happy successful rich EXCELLENT (iykyk) should be. I think eventually it was Willow who had to check him by rejecting what he thought she should do because it WAS A LOT for a little girl. In that chat, they said different things that gave me the hint that they basically have the same address, the family is tight.... but dassit. His first wife was not with it and Jada was very young so it stands where it is today. They do them. People in our community wanted them to win and be Ruby Dee and Ossie. Fortunately, I don't know Ruby Dee's dirty details of her marriage. People have been trying to guess and then turned on them for not being what they missed in the telling. Red Table really did give the clues early. What I want to know is which blonde(s) Jada has an issue with that she mentioned in an episode? My nosey self wondered if it had anything to do with how very real his make out session in a scene seemed, coupled with that comment Jada made because I know who was top of my mind immediately. I listened to some spoilers from the first 100 pages of her book on a podcast and it sounds really interesting and heavy. Jada lived what seems to be a life not that far off from her character on A Different World (imo). I think she just wants to be herself and I find it so odd that the people complaining that they know everything against their will had to actually tune in to get that information. I saw a post on IG stories from someone who's ALWAYS over sharing that she wants out of the chat. I have not seen one interview because I just missed or didn't care to go check yet. She obviously tuned in or read instead of scrolling. They're good gossip. I enjoy the entire family (including Sheree because it's obvious Will has a type. Strong straight talking woman he overwhelms unintentionally.) Jada seems to have really tried to be a loving and supportive mother. She's a good daughter. If she finds another table I'll watch her occasionally just as before.
Agree with you about the Red Table hints. But I also think that the nuance of what you're pointing out isn't, like, official on the record reporting. On top of that, it's like gossip goldfish out there. Which means that a larger part of the general public then consumes these revelations like it's the first time.
Official on the record, as in how they took every sound bite from anything Jada said with or without Will and then turned on her with her own words? I guess you mean the book as official on the record? From what my lazy information gathering from the podcast host that is reading the book, it seems that the book is not really heavy on any of the men used as clickbait for the promos. This goldfish analogy is new for me (was it used by Sarah as well??), but it is so accurate. The mysogynoir directed at her is sickening. People have used what time they have before they refocus to be the most apathetic and mean.
Great points! I actually agree that folks seem like they have not been listening to the hints. Anyone who heard Even the Rich on Will and Jada last year (which is based on public data) would not he is a LOT and very overwhelming.
Am I the only foolish romantic one that hopes Taylor and Travis will last?? Just want the best for her. But Lainey's examples hit close to home!! Thought Katie and Tom would last. And in most (all??) cases the main issues were due to the guy in the couple. At least from what we know publicly.
I don’t remember TomKat obsession, but definitely agree with the thirst/sexiness from Brangelina at the beginning of that relationship. Like definitely provoked the same smutty comments that we’re seeing with T&T. Key difference between Travis and those guys listed is that Travis seems to have a sense of humor about himself and the others didn’t/don’t to my knowledge. Hopefully that means this will last and we can enjoy this rom com guilt-free forever when the others are now depressing and probably traumatic episodes in the lives of the women in those relationships.
Please give us two weeks for Britney's book! I need a few commutes to get the book finished and I'd like to think about it a bit before the live chat! :)
Give us 2 weeks to read/listen to the book? I wonder why someone, anyone, can’t reach out and help this woman. She doesn’t have anyone close or solid in her life. Can’t Madonna or whoever attended Britney’s wedding step up and offer support and friendship? A good therapist? Does no one want to touch it BECAUSE she’s so ill and unstable? Breaks my heart.
1. Can’t decide if “Sexist Man Alive” is the world’s best typo or a not-so-veiled indictment of this annual event.
2. High-five re: over-share of book content pre-publication. I heard Kerry Washington and Jada back-to-back on Armchair Expert and wondered what else I could possibly need to know after hearing them talk it all out.
I would love a live chat on Britney's book! A week or two seems about right (I read the NYT early review today and they said it reads like it was meant to be read in a single sitting).
Congratulations Duana! She is the master of the celebrity memoir. Who can forget Becoming Beyoncé: The Untold Story by J. Randy Taraborelli. Guys, it’s a classic.
*Cough* the squawk content I wish I had this Monday was sounding off on Meryl and Martin because their recent scenes together were so incredibly sweet, if they got together I would be ridiculously invested.
the jada hate is grooooooss. really enjoyed stephanie's post on the matter - as always! but the comments on IG posts for example are so filled with misogynoir, i had to unfollow one account (not like IG comments are ever great tho)
The hate for her online is SO gross! I don’t know if I just didn’t pay attention before the current publicity rounds she’s doing, but the most innocuous post (like even a “what jaida wore”) gets people immediately saying vile comments. Is it some misguided loyalty to Will? It’s so weird!
The Julia Ormond case reminds me so much of this Op-Ed by Sarah Polley that came out in 2017: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/14/opinion/sunday/harvey-weinstein-sarah-polley.html
Specifically this passage: “I was pulled out of the photo shoot abruptly. The publicist said that we needed to be in Harvey Weinstein’s office in 20 minutes.
“Are we done here?” I asked. “No” was the answer. “But Harvey wants you there now.”
In the taxi, the publicist looked at me and said: “I’m going in with you. And I’m not leaving your side.” I knew everything I needed to know in that moment, and I was grateful.”
Whisper networks are real and they work. The agency and the studio should absolutely be held accountable for their actions and they never will be.
My takes...1. As a comms professional lover your analysis of the Justin situation. Concluded the same with some of my colleagues. 2. On memoirs...I think folks are giving away too much lately and will eventually affect sales. From all her interviews, I feel the best one Jada gave was to the Skimm podcast. Honestly, I think it was the one with the best take of her POV. 3. Travis should be Sexiest Man Alive but her will not be because I feel People always names folks on this after they passed their prime moment ( see Bradley Cooper, Blake Shelton, Paul Rudd, Michael B Jordan). Not that they were past. It’s just that People don’t have the pulse of the culture at the exact moment. 4. Please give us two weeks before the Britney chat. We need to be prepared! It will be the digital event of the year.
Great point!! Also Adam Levine!! I feel like the Sexiest Man award is more like the honorary Oscar.
Yup! It’s more like “you have been hot and popular for solid 5+ years” than “you are the sexiest man right now”
I remember LG giving a good review to the movie Long Shot with Charlize Theron and Seth Rogan, but I finally watched it and it definitely had good chemistry! It just got added to Netflix and definitely satisfied the romcom urge all the Taylor/Travis stuff stirred up in me.
Long shot is one of my favorite comfort movies. I watch it on the plane anytime it is on! The set up is another good Netflix romcom that is enjoyable and doesn’t quite give the heat of Tayvis still scratches the itch.
Thanks for the rec!
Sorry, meant to add that Mr and Mrs Smith is now tainted to me but it used to be so fun to watch
Britney spears live chat in 2 weeks pls🙏
Lainey, I have been wondering this FOR YEARS (and your douche canoe answer reminded me of it). Have YOU ever been approached to be a celebrity’s publicist? I have thought about it so many times after reading countless articles of yours, it feels like anyone with any sense, would have made an offer to you?!
(And if so, would you ever do it?!? And if yes, for who? Cringe... Gwenyth for shits and giggles to see if it is a front or just really her??)
Geri Halliwell would be ideal. Lainey doesn't have any problem telling her how it is. LOL. 🤣
I feel like I watched the Smith family in a vacuum. They're dual Red Table moment after August shared his truth was AFTER one of their episodes about what Willard thought he could build the family into that really wasn't what anyone else in the family wanted. In those moments, he and Jada talked about how they were letting each other live their lives. This is why I don't understand why they're accused of lying. That's a very loose remembering, but I recall it because I was chatting with a friend about how Will seemed like he was A LOT. As in, he means well but requires a lot of energy and attention and reassurance and whatever else (not in a condescending way, but he gave off needy). The anecdote about how he tried to celebrate a birthday for her and it upset her because he was making it FOR him. He was disappointed that she didn't see his effort as a good thing. She was overwhelmed by him not listening and trying to mold everyone into what he thought happy successful rich EXCELLENT (iykyk) should be. I think eventually it was Willow who had to check him by rejecting what he thought she should do because it WAS A LOT for a little girl. In that chat, they said different things that gave me the hint that they basically have the same address, the family is tight.... but dassit. His first wife was not with it and Jada was very young so it stands where it is today. They do them. People in our community wanted them to win and be Ruby Dee and Ossie. Fortunately, I don't know Ruby Dee's dirty details of her marriage. People have been trying to guess and then turned on them for not being what they missed in the telling. Red Table really did give the clues early. What I want to know is which blonde(s) Jada has an issue with that she mentioned in an episode? My nosey self wondered if it had anything to do with how very real his make out session in a scene seemed, coupled with that comment Jada made because I know who was top of my mind immediately. I listened to some spoilers from the first 100 pages of her book on a podcast and it sounds really interesting and heavy. Jada lived what seems to be a life not that far off from her character on A Different World (imo). I think she just wants to be herself and I find it so odd that the people complaining that they know everything against their will had to actually tune in to get that information. I saw a post on IG stories from someone who's ALWAYS over sharing that she wants out of the chat. I have not seen one interview because I just missed or didn't care to go check yet. She obviously tuned in or read instead of scrolling. They're good gossip. I enjoy the entire family (including Sheree because it's obvious Will has a type. Strong straight talking woman he overwhelms unintentionally.) Jada seems to have really tried to be a loving and supportive mother. She's a good daughter. If she finds another table I'll watch her occasionally just as before.
Agree with you about the Red Table hints. But I also think that the nuance of what you're pointing out isn't, like, official on the record reporting. On top of that, it's like gossip goldfish out there. Which means that a larger part of the general public then consumes these revelations like it's the first time.
Official on the record, as in how they took every sound bite from anything Jada said with or without Will and then turned on her with her own words? I guess you mean the book as official on the record? From what my lazy information gathering from the podcast host that is reading the book, it seems that the book is not really heavy on any of the men used as clickbait for the promos. This goldfish analogy is new for me (was it used by Sarah as well??), but it is so accurate. The mysogynoir directed at her is sickening. People have used what time they have before they refocus to be the most apathetic and mean.
Great points! I actually agree that folks seem like they have not been listening to the hints. Anyone who heard Even the Rich on Will and Jada last year (which is based on public data) would not he is a LOT and very overwhelming.
Am I the only foolish romantic one that hopes Taylor and Travis will last?? Just want the best for her. But Lainey's examples hit close to home!! Thought Katie and Tom would last. And in most (all??) cases the main issues were due to the guy in the couple. At least from what we know publicly.
They need to last until Nov 1 so they don’t fuck up peoples’ couple Halloween costumes
I don’t remember TomKat obsession, but definitely agree with the thirst/sexiness from Brangelina at the beginning of that relationship. Like definitely provoked the same smutty comments that we’re seeing with T&T. Key difference between Travis and those guys listed is that Travis seems to have a sense of humor about himself and the others didn’t/don’t to my knowledge. Hopefully that means this will last and we can enjoy this rom com guilt-free forever when the others are now depressing and probably traumatic episodes in the lives of the women in those relationships.
Please give us two weeks for Britney's book! I need a few commutes to get the book finished and I'd like to think about it a bit before the live chat! :)
Give us 2 weeks to read/listen to the book? I wonder why someone, anyone, can’t reach out and help this woman. She doesn’t have anyone close or solid in her life. Can’t Madonna or whoever attended Britney’s wedding step up and offer support and friendship? A good therapist? Does no one want to touch it BECAUSE she’s so ill and unstable? Breaks my heart.
1. Can’t decide if “Sexist Man Alive” is the world’s best typo or a not-so-veiled indictment of this annual event.
2. High-five re: over-share of book content pre-publication. I heard Kerry Washington and Jada back-to-back on Armchair Expert and wondered what else I could possibly need to know after hearing them talk it all out.
I am DYING over the TomKat - Taylor/Travis comparison!!! Never saw it coming but 100% LOLOLOL forever.
I would love a live chat on Britney's book! A week or two seems about right (I read the NYT early review today and they said it reads like it was meant to be read in a single sitting).
Congratulations Duana! She is the master of the celebrity memoir. Who can forget Becoming Beyoncé: The Untold Story by J. Randy Taraborelli. Guys, it’s a classic.
*Cough* the squawk content I wish I had this Monday was sounding off on Meryl and Martin because their recent scenes together were so incredibly sweet, if they got together I would be ridiculously invested.
Obvs.
There was a little something there