Ariana Grande Speaks Out, BTS Backs Out Of Grammys, Jared Leto Assault Allegations, & More!
Summary
The hosts play a holiday-themed guessing game before discussing Ariana Grande’s break from public life amid intense scrutiny over her appearance and Jamila Jamil’s controversial comments. They critique the Grammys’ new Asian Pop category, noting BTS’s boycott of the awards. The episode also covers new sexual assault allegations against Jared Leto and a dispute between A$AP Rocky and a logo designer over posted DMs.
Topics discussed
Intro, USAA ad, and subscriber feed drama
Guessing game: Room Raiders, Grandma, and National Dating Day
Ariana Grande's health speculation and tour break announcement
Jamila Jamil's criticism and Ariana's response to fans
Discussion on body shaming, eating disorders, and Ariana's talent
Grammys new Asian Pop category and BTS boycott
K-pop representation, nepotism, and Harvey Mason Jr.
Jared Leto sexual assault allegations and BBC documentary
Age gaps, Jared Leto's acting, and Heath Ledger comparison
A$AP Rocky DM scandal and privacy invasion discussion
Tori Spelling leaves podcast and financial speculation
Quickies: Carly Simon, Suri Cruz, and Serena Williams
Billie Eilish tour cancellation and cruise sunscreen stories
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