THE BIGGEST CELEBRITY STORIES OF 2025 — AND WHAT HOLLYWOOD HAS IN STORE FOR 2026

From surprise blockbusters to billionaire fairy-tale weddings, 2025 gave us nonstop celebrity moments we couldn’t stop talking about. On this podcast, we break down the year’s most jaw-dropping headlines, iconic comebacks, and culture-shifting scandals — then look ahead to what’s coming next. Which stars are about to dominate 2026? Buckle up: the tea is hot and Hollywood’s next chapter is already unfolding. Rob’s latest exclusives and insider reporting can be found at robshuter.substack.com His forthcoming novel, It Started With A Whisper, is now available for pre-orderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From cracks in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s carefully managed brand following the sudden departure of their Archewell charity chief, to Taylor Swift quietly slipping into the Kansas City Chiefs WAGs’ Christmas inner circle and igniting instant fan hysteria, the celebrity landscape is shifting fast. Meanwhile, George and Amal Clooney have made their boldest move yet, officially becoming French citizens after growing increasingly uneasy about raising their twins amid the pressures of Hollywood. 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.

Britney Spears shocked fans by unleashing a sarcastic Christmas burn on her “sweet, innocent” family after spending the holiday with son Jayden Federline. Meanwhile, Tyler Perry’s legal nightmare deepened as a new report claims his accuser allegedly begged for money before filing a staggering $77 million sexual assault lawsuit. And in a very different kind of headline, Beyoncé officially joined the billionaire club, riding the massive success of her Cowboy Carter tour and expanding business empire straight into the ultra-elite. 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.

Hollywood’s most famous power players are under pressure. As Tyler Perry is hit with a second sexual assault lawsuit, longtime allies including Oprah Winfrey, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and even the Obamas have gone strikingly silent. Meanwhile, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz are fueling a new family feud after a Christmas post appeared to snub David and Victoria Beckham — just as Meghan and Harry face fresh chaos with their 11th publicist quitting amid the Kardashian photo drama. Different crises, same message: when controversy hits, even the biggest names retreat. 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.

Prince Henry— better known as Prince Harry — is quietly shedding the Sussex name and leaning into Wales, a move insiders say is a pointed snub likely to sting his wife, Meghan Markle. Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian admitted defeat after failing to corral North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm West for a perfect Christmas photo, confessing simply, “I really tried.” And across the pond, Bradley Cooper is reportedly more serious than ever about proposing to supermodel Gigi Hadid — signaling wedding bells may soon be ringing. 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.

Nick Reiner allegedly went so far as to fake being “crazy” in order to obtain prescription drugs, sources say — a disturbing detail now resurfacing as he faces murder charges in the deaths of his famous parents. Elsewhere, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly in a financial squeeze, cutting their once-hyped charity down to just two staffers to save cash. And in a raw personal confession, Amy Schumer is opening up about hitting “rock bottom” emotionally after her split from Chris Fischer. 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.

Trouble is brewing across Hollywood and royalty alike. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s charity is under fresh scrutiny after reportedly losing three more staffers amid a turbulent rebrand. Meanwhile, haunting new details have emerged about Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner’s final dinner with close friend Maria Shriver, just days before their shocking murders. And across the pond, family drama is exploding for the Beckhams, as Brooklyn Beckham is said to have blocked parents David and Victoria in a stunning social media snub that has fans wondering how deep the rift really goes. 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 say Nick Reiner, 32, was struggling with a fresh romantic breakup that left him lonely and emotionally adrift, alongside his ongoing battle with addiction. At ABC News, insiders claim David Muir is quietly relieved after Matt Gutman departed for CBS, ending years of behind-the-scenes tension. Meanwhile, Meghan Markle reportedly pushed to direct her upcoming Netflix romantic comedy with Prince Harry, only to have the streaming giant swiftly shut down the proposal. 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.

Rob and Michele Reiner’s children, Jake and Romy, have spoken publicly for the first time about the “unimaginable pain” following the violent loss of their parents. The Academy has announced the Oscars will stream exclusively on YouTube beginning in 2029; and George Clooney reveals a heartfelt conversation with wife Amal has led him to retire on-screen kissing for good. 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 say the Reiner family was aware of how dangerous their troubled son had become long before tragedy struck. Across the pond, Madonna and Guy Ritchie reunited for the first time in nearly 20 years to support son Rocco, but insiders describe the encounter as painfully awkward, distant, and devoid of warmth. Meanwhile, Meghan Markle’s ongoing battle with her ailing father has escalated, with Netflix now pulled into the conflict — a move sources say has intensified an already spiraling PR crisis 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.