Show Notes
T. Kyle and Brad discuss the “piece of s—t” Pitchfork headline for the Chris Brown album, promoting Zara Larsson, Luscious Massacr calling out Bob the Drag Queen to his face for “giving male,” Slayyyter’s “CRANK” becoming a graduation meme, Lady Gaga’s ‘Mayhem REQUIEM’ funeral, Spotify’s 20th anniversary celebration with First Songs and All-Time playlists, Dua Lipa announcing her Live From Mexico special, Kylie Minogue’s ‘Tension Tour Live’ coming to Netflix, High Fashion Editorial! featuring Venus Williams at the Kevin Hart roast, Baby Yoda at the Mandalorian & Grogu premiere, Hilary Duff for SI Swimsuit Issue, Taylor Swift popping up around NYC, Jennifer Lopez’s stunt walk, a teLOgram from a Little Monster, new music from Becky G, Tove Lo, mother-daughter pop duos, a Madonna Minute update about the Peggy Gou remix of “Bring Your Love,” the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of ‘Confessions II,’ the FIFA World Cup Final, and early listening party reviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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T. Kyle and Brad discuss the fallout from Molly the Bird and Art of Play vs. Kelly Clarkson, Jake Shane’s Madonna question for Billy Eichner, Stuart Price’s ‘Rolling Stone’ interview, Addison Rae in Paris with Elvira and Luka and attending the Tyla concert, High Fashion Editorial featuring the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show with Kylie Jenner, Tate McRae and Megan Thee Stallion, Linda the Academy Gala with Taylor Swift and Kylie Minogue, Grace Jones, Cher and Jennie doing a Moncler campaign, Linda Cardellini for ‘Crystal Lake’ and horror movies during Halloween, Tate McRae’s “Housewife,” the return for K/DA with “FIRESTARTER” but missing Madison Beer, Zara Larsson’s “Blue Moon” music video and her ‘Midnight Sun’ era having a full circle moment, plus a tease from Ashlee Simpson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
T. Kyle and Brad discuss the biggest thing to happen to New York City this year: Kelly Clarkson vs. Art of Play, a Brooklyn-based curio shop featuring the maybe-for-sale singing and dancing automaton Molly the Bird, the ensuing drama on Twitter and beyond, the back-and-forth statements and price tag debates, Grand Theft Auto VI radio, MISTR outselling the VMAs with their star-studded National PrEP Day Party, Zara Larsson going viral with her appearance on Las Culturistas, High Fashion Editorial! featuring the Serena Williams Barbie, Kori King and Plane Jane as Jeffree Star and Shane Dawson, Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty livestream, and Britney’s unexpected return with “She’ll Never Be Me” and the ‘Britney’ 25th anniversary release, including even more unreleased songs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
T. Kyle and Brad discuss the end of Ella Langley’s reign at No. 1 with “Choosin’ Texas” thanks to Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero,” a Hot 100 kerfuffle thanks to ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ and streaming rules, the “uplifting Tinashe” trend and Brad’s impact as an early uplifter amid her ‘POPSTAR’ chart success and critical acclaim, T. Kyle’s Bravo mega mix making its debut, as well as his own debut on ‘Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip’ in DJ Mode at Bluestone Manor, the MTV VMAs getting the Madonna opening performance edit right, Kelly Clarkson’s AI thoughts and “Underneath the Tree” getting its flowers and possible Christmas No. 1 this year, High Fashion Editorial! featuring Tate McRae at Schiaparelli in Paris and making a meme with JT, Rihanna vs. EJ Johnson at Dior (“Damn”), new music from Hilary Duff for The Cat in the Hat, Smurfs songs analysis, Britney’s 25th anniversary cover reveal and alleged surprises along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
T. Kyle and Brad discuss T. Kyle’s “masc” announcer voice, Hilary Duff’s birthday and Matthew Koma’s sweet messages about her great year and upcoming tour extension, Addison Rae’s second album confirmed, High Fashion Editorial! featuring Britney’s baby Jayden James for Interview Magazine and the “I’m a Slave 4 U” 25th Anniversary EP surprisingly eating, Tinashe’s Popstar, Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” “Cleveland!” Swifties trying to end everyone, the Swiftologist in a crisis, Kylie Minogue’s headlining performance at the 2026 AFL Final with Dom Dolla, T. Kyle’s “Mascstralian” voice, the 2026 MTV VMAs, featuring Madonna as the opening act with Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx, Tyla’s Christina Aguilera shout-out, and a pondering on whether the VMAs will ever happen again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
T. Kyle and Brad discuss the breaking news of Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero,” her Jigsaw/Zodiac Killer-style Easter eggs and clues on the Emmys and on her social media, predictions about ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ and her ‘Encore,’ Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky welcoming Rose Bean Polansky back in June, Madonna and Charli xcx announcing the “Danceteria Afterhours” collaboration, VMAs predictions, Troye Sivan sampling “Music” for “Party,” Dua Lipa’s “Training Season” having a moment again thanks to TikTok, High Fashion Editorial! featuring Celine Dion’s triumphant return to the stage in Paris, Venus Williams for Kid’s Crate & Barrel, and Miley doing “Hung Up” for Peloton, plus new music overload from After, Tove Lo, Carly Rae Jepsen and Miley, among many others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.