EXCLUSIVE: BRITNEY SPEARS LAUGHS, TOM CRUISE’S CAKE FIZZLES & GOLDIE HAWN–KURT RUSSELL POLITICS SPARK TENSION

Sources tell me Britney Spears burst into laughter after seeing her ex-husband’s new Playboy cover, brushing off the images as “nothing to write home about.” Meanwhile, Tom Cruise’s once–must-have holiday coconut Bundt cake is losing its sparkle in Hollywood, where stars are now gravitating toward Taylor Swift–themed treats instead. And in Aspen circles, insiders whisper that Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell are experiencing a subtle but noticeable strain over political differences — a rare crack in one of Hollywood’s most famously steady couples. Don't forget to vote in today's poll on Twitter at @naughtynicerob or in our Facebook group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fashion insiders say Kim Kardashian is quietly licking her wounds after expecting a Met Gala co-host slot — only for Beyoncé to sweep in and claim the crown. Meanwhile, Jonathan Bailey and David Corenswet set tongues wagging with on-set chemistry so flirty it bordered on a seduction warm-up, according to one insider. And over in movieland, Robert Pattinson sparked the year’s cheekiest controversy by refusing any full-frontal nudity, offering filmmakers only his now-famous backside. Hollywood has never been messier… or more fun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Harry quietly scored a major security victory — but insiders reveal it’s about more than just protection. He’s laying the groundwork for a royal court that could rival Prince William, Prince of Wales. Meanwhile, Sheinelle Jones officially takes over the Today Show chair next to co-host Jenna Bush Hager, leaving some colleagues feeling blindsided by the switch. And in Hollywood, Pamela Anderson’s whirlwind romance with Liam Neeson has been exposed as mostly a publicity stunt, despite her glowing stories of candlelit dinners, gardening, and “lost weeks” at Neeson’s upstate retreat. Royals, TV, and celebrity PR collide in one week of drama. Don't forget to vote in today's poll on Twitter at @naughtynicerob or in our Facebook group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Swift reportedly has her heart set on a June 13, 2026 wedding with Travis Kelce—but that date is already taken, sparking whispers of “buyouts” and cocktail-fueled chaos. Meanwhile, Justin Bieber’s 2026 tour talks have gone completely silent, leaving fans in suspense. And across the pond, Prince Harry has “won” a government review into his 24-hour armed protection, as authorities reassess the royal’s threat level Don't forget to vote in today's poll on Twitter at @naughtynicerob or in our Facebook group.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sources tell me Thomas Markle is quietly testing the market for a lucrative post-surgery photo deal, while insiders say Tara Reid’s claim that she was drugged at a Chicago hotel has now escalated into full legal action. And behind the infamous 2014 Met Gala elevator blow-up, those close to the situation insist long-simmering tensions — not a dress compliment — fueled that now-legendary clash between Jay-Z and Solange Knowles.   Don't forget to vote in today's poll on Twitter at @naughtynicerob or in our Facebook group.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sources tell me the Rosemont Police Department is now weighing possible legal action against Tara Reid after announcing they found zero video evidence to support her drugging claim. Meanwhile, Bethenny Frankel’s ex Jason Hoppy is refusing to engage as their decade-long divorce saga spills into public view — tears, trauma, and all. And in a move that could shake up New Year’s Eve TV, Don Lemon is in active talks to bring Kathy Griffin back to co-host his New Orleans special, a direct shot across the bow at Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen’s CNN broadcast Don't forget to vote in today's poll on Twitter at @naughtynicerob or in our Facebook group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sources tell me Prince Harry has been gently but firmly urging Meghan to reach out to her father, Thomas Markle, who remains in intensive care in the Philippines after emergency surgery. Meanwhile, insiders say Miley Cyrus had quietly been planning her own proposal—collecting ring inspo and looping in trusted friends—only for Maxx Morando to beat her to the punch with a surprise engagement. And in another corner of Hollywood, sources close to the Schwarzenegger family reveal that Christopher Schwarzenegger was privately frustrated after being mistaken online for his half-brother Joseph Baena in recent holiday photos, a mix-up he’s increasingly fed up with.   Don't forget to vote in today's poll on Twitter at @naughtynicerob or in our Facebook group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Lauer is still angling for a media comeback in a landscape that barely resembles the one he once ruled; Colin Jost is catching heat for allegedly banning Woody Allen jokes at SNL — with insiders cheekily blaming Scarlett Johansson; and Amy Schumer has fans spiraling after a cryptic marriage update that poured gasoline on divorce whispers.  Don't forget to vote in today's poll on Twitter at @naughtynicerob or in our Facebook group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netflix is gearing up to unleash Diddy’s hotel-room meltdown—captured not by leakers but by his own cameras and now in the hands of 50 Cent—just as Kris Jenner debuts a razor-sharp bob that has Anna Wintour frostier than a December Vogue masthead. Plus, Meghan and Harry once again deployed their signature “now you see them, now you don’t” photo tease, offering the faintest glimpse of Archie and Lilibet in a Thanksgiving soft-launch that sparked more questions than it answered. Don't forget to vote in today's poll on Twitter at @naughtynicerob or in our Facebook group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Swift is planning a globe-trotting series of bachelorette celebrations as she preps for her wedding to Travis Kelce — all while Ed Sheeran admits his marriage has weathered serious storms, and Elizabeth Olsen reflects on the hectic, high-pressure childhood she shared with Mary-Kate and Ashley. Don't forget to vote in today's poll on Twitter at @naughtynicerob or in our Facebook group.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.