HEAR HER ROAR
Everything we can’t stop loving, hating, and thinking about his week in pop culture.
Kevin Fallon is the editor of The Daily Beast's Obsessed. He is co-president of the TV branch of the Critics Choice Association, on the board of directors of the Television Critics Association, and is a member of the Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association. He has written for Newsweek, Glamour, The Week, and The Atlantic, among other publications, and attended New York University. Yes, he is related to Jimmy Fallon, assuming you are referring to the painting contractor from Long Island.
UNHOLY
This is one of the sloppiest reality shows with the thirstiest cast I’ve ever seen. I hate it. And yet… I can’t stop watching it. Help!
GROWTH
The “Insecure” and “The White Lotus” breakout is finally the leading lady in her new series “How to Die Alone.” She walks us through the painful emotional journey to get there.
STYLE
Taylor Swift’s extremely patriotic 24 hours continues the night after her galvanizing Instagram post supporting Kamala Harris—though Harris’ name went conspicuously unmentioned.
HIGH STAKES
The Midwest Princess won Best New Artist at the MTV Video Music Awards dressed in chain mail.
NEW IT GIRLS
A Madonna dress, an alien kiss, and Joan of Arc highlighted the best-in-show performances from the summer’s two biggest pop stars, who just announced themselves as icons.
SPICY
A spicy chicken wing is no match for the Broadway legend’s distaste for Madonna’s acting chops.
‘ATTACK, ATTACK, ATTACK’
This is the film Donald Trump doesn’t want you to see. Now we know why.
‘JIMMY CHOO!’
The actor, who died Monday at age 93, had a great sense of humor about his esteemed career and indelible voice—as proven by this comedic tour de force. Have a laugh in his memory.
ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET
Everything we can’t stop loving, hating, and thinking about this week in pop culture.