Matt is joined by Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw and The Ringer’s Juliet Litman to discuss Will Smith’s latest apology, which came in the form of a five-minute Q&A on YouTube. They talk about the sincerity of the apology, the handling of the aftermath of the Slap, and Apple’s looming decision about whether to release or delay Will Smith’s newest film, ‘Emancipation, ... Show More
Nov 20
Did Hollywood Ever Have a Chance Against YouTube?
Matt is joined by Tom Freston, former CEO of Viacom and MTV Networks, to discuss why legacy companies missed the boat with YouTube in the early aughts, the similarities YouTube from the aughts shares with the AI boom of today, why MTV died, and whether it can be revived (02:13). ... Show More
31m 59s
Nov 19
The Brewing Backlash to Hollywood Consolidation
Matt is joined by Jonathan Kanter, a lawyer who served as Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice from 2021 to 2024, to look at the looming Warner Bros. Discovery sale from an antitrust perspective, highlight the biggest antitrust i ... Show More
37m 26s
Nov 17
The Fall Box Office Crisis: A Phase, a Fluke, or the Future?
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to investigate a historically bad fall season at the box office by highlighting which issues are actually real and which are insignificant. They look at larger industry-wide trends, like the shortening of theatrical windows and the rise of ... Show More
33m 28s
Feb 2023
The Grammys, Bennifer Drama, and Lily Allen's Architectural Digest Tour | Jam Session
Juliet and Amanda are here to give their thoughts on the Grammys and all the speculation behind Ben and Jennifer's supposed argument. Later, they discuss Lily Allen and David Harbour's Architectural Digest tour and much more!
Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins
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37m 29s
Mar 2023
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Drama, Meghan and Harry’s Eviction, the Chris Pine “Spit-gate,” and the Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez Beef Saga | Jam Session
Juliet and Amanda discuss some of this week’s pop culture news, featuring the ‘Vanderpump Rules’ cheating scandal between Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss (1:43); Meghan and Harry’s eviction notice from King Charles III at the home they were given on the grounds of Windsor Castle ( ... Show More
41m 11s
Nov 2022
Tom Cruise’s Secret Bestie, Will Smith Post–Oscars Slap, and Lindsay Lohan in the Year 2007 | Jam Session
Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins are back to discuss this week's celebrity news, featuring Tom Cruise’s secret friendship with Queen Elizabeth II (2:39), Aaron Carter’s passing (17:31), Jennifer Lawrence’s new movie ‘Causeway’ (18:03), Tyler Perry’s response to the antisemitism d ... Show More
42m 51s
Nov 2022
J.Lo Finding Her Happily Ever After, 'The Crown' Season 5, and Lindsay Lohan’s Return to the Lights | Jam Session
Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins return to discuss this week’s pop culture news, including J.Lo’s Vogue cover and interview about her new marriage with Ben Affleck (1:03). Then, they discuss Season 5 of ‘The Crown’ (11:42) with SPOILERS (12:48), an interesting New York Times arti ... Show More
35m 9s
Apr 2022
Let’s Talk the Will Smith Slap: Is A 10 Year Ban from the Academy Excessive? Chris Rock + Oscars
What’s up legendaries, it’s Ameenha Lee. It is time to discuss the Will Smith slap that literally took the world by storm. With millions of memes, the world watched Will Smith slap Chris Rock to “defend” his wife Jada Smith. On the other hand, this action came with major conseque ... Show More
7m 59s
Apr 2023
Gwyneth Paltrow's Well Wishes, Reese Witherspoon’s Divorce, ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ Finale, and More | Jam Session
The ladies are back and ready to dish out the latest and greatest in celebrity news. They start off with Gwyneth Paltrow’s viral moment during her recent ski crash trial, where she sarcastically wishes the man who was suing her, Terry Sanderson, well. Next, the two discuss Reese ... Show More
39m 45s
Sep 2022
‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Reviews, More Adam Levine Drama, the Royal Family, and Upcoming Movies | Jam Session
Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins close their discussion on ‘Don’t Worry Darling,' the final reviews, the drama, and more (1:30) with SPOILERS (5:15); more discussion on Adam Levine and his scandalous DMs (13:22); the wrap up of the Royal Family and aftermath of Queen Elizabeth II ... Show More
42m 44s
Dec 2022
‘Harry and Meghan’ Debrief, Golden Globe Nominations, and Katie Holmes’s Jingle Ball Fashion Atrocity | Jam Session
Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins return for their second-to-last episode of the year to continue their discussion on the Netflix docu-series ‘Harry and Meghan’ (0:36), the Golden Globe Award nominations (11:57), 2022 Jingle Ball and Katie Holmes’s extreme casual attire (29:54), a ... Show More
44m 50s
Aug 2023
Britney Spears's Divorce, Rita Ora on ‘Running Wild,’ and Forgiven Feuds
This week on ‘Tea Time,’ Kate Halliwell, Liz Kelly, and Amelia Wedemeyer dive into celeb relationship news: Keke Palmer’s music video revenge (7:30) and Britney Spears’s divorce (8:40). Later on, they discuss Rita Ora’s ‘Running Wild With Bear Grylls’ appearance and decide whethe ... Show More
50m 20s