This week, we are doing a retrospective on the year's best and wildest pop culture stories, dissecting the celebrity stories that continue to live rent-free in our minds (Diddy's trial and Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau's love story), dish on the music we couldn't get enough of (Lily Allen's West End Girl, obviously), the movies that moved us, and the TV series we adored (Yes, Sadaf opines beautifully about The Pitt). Lean in, grab your glass of wine, and let our hot takes keep you warm over your winter break!

🎧 A few recent episodes
– Diddy's Downfall and What His Trial Says About Hollywood
– How Anne Hathaway Got Labelled a ‘Try-Hard,’ with Alex Sujong Laughlin
– Lily Allen's messy, masterful comeback

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In this special bonus episode from The Big Story, alongside host Maria Kestane, Sadaf helps break down the tragic murders of iconic filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele — what actually happened and what we know about the case so far. We also reflect on Reiner’s incredible legacy, why news of this magnitude resonated so deeply, and how grief, shock, and public interest collided. From there, we examine the misinformation spiral that followed: how unverified claims spread, how media outlets got it wrong, and why this story moved so fast. Join us!

🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like:
– Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard: Inside Hollywood’s Most Overshared Marriage
– Lily Allen's messy, masterful comeback
– How is Charlie Sheen alive today?

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This week, with Wicked continuing to be a big holiday watch, we revisit an episode on Ms. Glinda's many under-the-radar controversies, including her love of being the other woman, her ever-changing ethnicities, and the pressure of growing up under the spotlight. It's a heated one!

🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like:
– How Anne Hathaway Got Labelled a ‘Try-Hard,’ with Alex Sujong Laughlin
– Lily Allen's messy, masterful comeback
– Meghan Markle's Holiday Special: Our Questions and Reactions

🔗 And why not subscribe to our Patreon here? You'll find some exclusive goodies!

Plus, connect with us on social media here:

@_sadafahsan
@sahagiansarah