By Mike Redmond | Pajiba Love | October 2, 2025
Fresh on the heels of Bill Burr saying that, actually, Saudi Arabia is pretty great because it has a Chili’s and no one tried to chop his head off with a machete, Dave Chappelle used his stage time at the Riyadh Comedy Festival to say, “It’s easier to talk here than it is America,” and you can tell he meant it. Edgy stuff, Dave. You still got it. (THR)
Julia Roberts was terrified of Chloë Sevigny, but in a cool way! (Lainey Gossip)
Never has the word “too” raised so many eyebrows. (Celebitchy)
Why is every world leader laughing at our president today? (Wonkette)
From Jen: Very good and exciting news! (CNN)
Alexander Skarsgård did the best possible promo for Pillion. (Vulture)
James Gunn didn’t think people would figure out this season’s Peacemaker twist so fast. My dude, have you been on the internet? Everyone thinks everything is racist, and sadly, it ain’t hard to hit the bullseye. (Gizmodo)
Case in point: Hayley Williams lights up Morgan Wallen. (Rolling Stone)
From Roxana: A third? A THIRD? (The Independent)
George Michael’s estate didn’t even hesitate when Taylor Swift came calling. (Variety)
It’s Aunt Becky’s turn in the divorce barrel. (Page Six)
NeedsCaffeine has driven her current car until only her will is holding it together, so she found Chaya M. Milchtein’s Mechanic Shop Femme’s Guide to Car Ownership: Uncomplicating Cars for All of Us incredibly helpful. “I may never be able to walk in and neg a car as effectively as the second ex-Mr. NeedsCaffeine, but it was oddly validating to hear that…Milchtein has gotten those same bad vibes.” Who do you go to for car advice? (Cannonball Read 17)
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