Old School. Biblically Independent.
By Lainey Bobainey | Pajiba Love | October 18, 2026
Did you think this story was over? Haha, never! During last night’s SNL UK Weekend Update, Ania Magliano clearly got the green light to roast “comedian” Shane Gillis after his monologue last weekend kicked off a wave of controversy. Even his ex-girlfriend came out of the woodwork to blast him, and as Mike suggested that day, may have been the actual target of his little “joke.” Eventually, we’ll talk about something else, but for now, let’s enjoy Gillis being taken down a much-needed peg or three. - (The Wrap)
Happy birthday, Mayor Mamdani! How a birthday card for the mayor became a viral sensation. - (CBS News)
I wonder if Billy Ray Cyrus and new fiancée Elizabeth Hurley share hair products? - (Country Updates)
Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas (I forgot they were a thing) showed up at 90s Con this weekend. - (PEOPLE)
James McAvoy really wanted to play a young Captain Picard! - (Deadline)
Joe Manganiello reveals interview response that led to 13-year estrangement from father. - (EW)
R.J. Mitte’s mother talked about the loss of her son, and his life and legacy. - (THR)
Carrot Top says he’s doing OK, and the messages of support he’s received have been truly appreciated. - (AVC)
Joni Mitchell finally got her US citizenship. So she can vote! - (Vulture)
Has Amelia Earhart’s plane finally been located? - (Celebitchy)
Did the InStyle Imagemakers Party have a Fugliest Dress contest? Because, yikes! - (GFY)
Judd Apatow talks about the making of his Norm Macdonald documentary, Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald, which premiered on Netflix over the weekend. - (LateNighter)
Josh Hartnett has said that this Vanity Fair profile set him up to fail. Did the magazine hurt his career? Or was Pearl Harbor to blame? Kayleigh wrote about it for her newsletter! - (Gossip Reading Club)
When looking for a travel book, Sophia was delighted to find a book by Sarina Bowen that she hadn’t read yet, Bombshells. “I have always enjoyed reading Bowen’s novels…I never get bored while I’m reading.” Whose books are you always happy to read? (Cannonball Read 18)
You’re not going to believe this, but the dogs were good AGAIN this week!
