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Tom Smyth is a Vulture contributor covering pop culture and news since 2023. His writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Vulture, Teen Vogue, and the Cut. His humor writing and headlines have appeared in The Onion, Reductress, McSweeney's, and The New Yorker.

  1. where’s the beef?
    A Complete Track-by-Track Timeline of Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s FeudDrake’s not entirely over it yet on $ome $exy $ongs 4 U.
  2. overnights
    The Traitors Recap: A Doll’s HouseDanielle and Carolyn realize that figuring out life after Rob won’t be as easy as they thought.
  3. overnights
    The Traitors Recap: Bugging OutEven Sandoval suspects Rob of being a Traitor.
  4. overnights
    Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Reunion Recap: Everything’s Coming Up BritaniAn ode to Britani, the perfect addition to the perfect cast.
  5. overnights
    The Traitors - Season 3
    The Traitors Recap: Powder KegRob, Carolyn, and Danielle are a total mess.
  6. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Reunion Recap: Roll Footage!Meredith is the casualty of Andy and the producer’s ability to fact-check during the reunion taping.
  7. overnights
    The Traitors Recap: Riddle Me ThisDanielle’s thirst for revenge against Boston Rob has totally thrown off her entire game.
  8. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Reunion Recap: Sweet Home AlibabaWith the finale ending mid-fight between Whitney and Lisa, the reunion gives the wives a chance to resolve unfinished business.
  9. overnights
    The Traitors Recap: Heads Will RollThis is why you cast Boston Rob.
  10. overnights
    The Traitors Recap: Miss GuidedThe Faithful are starting to put the Traitors’ puzzle pieces together.
  11. overnights
    The Traitors Recap: Fresh MeatMy absolute worst fear comes true: The Traitors are targeting Housewives.
  12. overnights
    The Traitors Season-Premiere Recap: Rocking the BoatThe newest season of The Traitors doesn’t waste a second turning the cast against each other.
  13. party report
    The Turtle Was the Most Difficult Actor in ConclaveEven though he got carried around by Ralph Fiennes.
  14. byom
    Where Is Nicole Kidman’s ‘Got Milk?’ Campaign?It was BYOM at the NBR Awards for the Babygirl star.
  15. overnights
    My Best Friend’s Wedding
    Only Murders in the Building Season-Finale Recap: Writer’s GlockThis is the happiest ending in an Only Murders finale, but we’re renewed for another season, so you know what that means.
  16. good days
    Keke Palmer and SZA Are Making Sure Rent Is PaidThey’re starring in a new buddy comedy called One of Them Days.
  17. overnights
    Only Murders in the Building Recap: On FireWith crucial evidence found lying in plain sight, everything has seemingly clicked into place — now they just have to catch the killer.
  18. overnights
    Only Murders in the Building Recap: Dude, Where’s My Noff?A new break in the case leads our trio to … another unlikely trio that became a found family within the Arconia.
  19. overnights
    Only Murders in the Building Recap: Long Island LivingOnly Murders knows how to perfectly deploy Meryl Streep and make her feel like a significant part of the story (even though she’s barely in the show).
  20. overnights
    Only Murders in the Building Recap: Keep ShootingThe found-footage documentary format makes for a fun, if disorienting, change of pace.
  21. overnights
    Only Murders in the Building Recap: It Takes TwoThis killer might just be the most dangerous thing of all: bicoastal.
  22. overnights
    The Stunt Man
    Only Murders in the Building Recap: Cop a SquatSazz gives Charles a clue from beyond the grave.
  23. overnights
    Only Murders in the Building Recap: Perfect StrangersThe actors assist Mabel, Charles, and Oliver during their investigation with mixed results.
  24. grotesquerie
    It’s Grotesquerie, Brought to You by Travis KelceRyan Murphy’s latest premieres September 25 on FX.
  25. overnights
    Only Murders in the Building Recap: Show Your CardsCharles is finally left to reconcile his complicated relationship with Sazz, which means we get more time with Jane Lynch.
  26. overnights
    Only Murders in the Building Season-Premiere Recap: Short ’n’ StreepThe podcast may be going to Hollywood, but we’re not done with the Arconia yet. There is a murder to solve, after all.
  27. ooh la la
    Paris Olympic Games 2024 - Closing Ceremony
    Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2024 Olympic Closing CeremonyWHOA — an elaborate dystopian-themed performance anchored by the “Golden Voyager.”
  28. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Amigas No MoreTamra deserves some admiration for being as evil as humanly possible for the good of the show. Her time on The Traitors has done wonders.
  29. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Par for the CourseKatie finally takes her swing at Heather, but it’s unclear whether it will be enough to take her down.
  30. vulture lists
    Every Disney ‘I Want’ Song, RankedEver since The Little Mermaid, Disney musicals have featured songs where the protagonist sings about what they “want.” We wanted to rank ‘em.
  31. chat room
    RHOC’s Shannon Beador Faces the Storm“I don’t want anybody to think Poor Shannon, because I don’t.”
  32. overnights
    The Real Housewives of New Jersey Recap: Push Comes to ShoveThese women are at war, and in their determination to destroy one another, they will destroy the entire show.
  33. awards season
    The Real Winners of the 2024 Las Culturistas Culture AwardsThe night included performances that would make the Tonys cry with envy.
  34. generation brat
    Do We Have a Modern-Day Brat Pack?Let’s consider a few candidates.
  35. she’s so julia
    SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations "Tuesday"
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus Disagrees With Jerry Seinfeld’s Political Correctness TakeThe star of Veep seems more qualified to talk about political correctness in comedy than the man behind the Pop-Tarts movie.
  36. box office
    Bad Boys: Ride Or Die Miami Premiere
    Bad Boys: Ride or Die Didn’t Die at the Box OfficeThe film marks Will Smith’s first major return to the big screen since the slap heard ’round the world.
  37. what’s up doc?
    Doctor Who Had His Gayest Kiss EverLeave it to the always-wet Jonathan Groff.
  38. girl move on
    Meghan McCain Is Still Obsessed With The ViewGet a job! Leave Sara Haines alone!
  39. hoedown throwdown
    Taylor Swift’s Surprise Songs Just Got Even ‘Crazier’Turns out she didn’t forget about Hannah Montana: The Movie after all.
  40. ink
    "Griselda" - Photo Call
    Sofia Vergara Repurposed Her Joe Manganiello TattooDon’t want to deal with painful tattoo removal? The actress has a better method.
  41. turning the tables
    The Real Housewives of New Jersey - Season 13
    Will RHONJ Forgo a Reunion This Season?Despite being only four episodes in, speculation has begun over whether or not this unconventional season will end with a reunion.
  42. roses
    50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards - Arrivals
    Was Susan Lucci Almost the Golden Bachelorette?The iconic soap star says she got a call from the show.
  43. stoppable
    Sia Is Done Giving Money to Her Favorite Survivor PlayersMaybe if Charlie had been quoting “Chandelier” all season instead of Taylor Swift it wouldn’t have come to this.
  44. yikes
    The London Photocall For Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Presented By Warner Bros. Pictures
    Furiosa Ties with Garfield at Slow Memorial Day Box OfficeIf Monday’s earnings end up breaking the tie, it could drastically change how Garfield feels about Mondays.
  45. paws up
    How Many Times Did Lady Gaga Say ‘Put Your Hands Up’ at the Chromatica Ball?The bank robber of pop stars.
  46. dance in the shadow
    No Joke(r), Lady Gaga Teases Her New AlbumShe played a snippet of the new music at the end of her HBO concert film.
  47. hail holy queen
    Everyone Who Whoopi Goldberg Has Asked to Be in Sister Act 3Daisy Ridley is the latest guest on The View to walk away with an offer.
  48. rip
    Richard M. Sherman, Mary Poppins Songwriter, Dies at 95He and his brother were considered responsible for more movie musical songs than anyone in history.
  49. protect and serve looks
    Elsbeth’s Unserious Fashion Is So ImportantUnderestimate a grown woman in polka dots at your own risk.
  50. keep richard kind safe
    SNL Tries to Protect Character Actors from Getting Punched in the FaceThe SNL sketch about the niche new crime trend assures us that Jon Hamm is safe.
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