On today’s episode:
☕ The latest James Bond casting rumours are WILD, and they involve Dua Lipa and her fiancé.
☕ Freddie Prinze Jr. & Sarah Michelle Gellar just hit 23 years of marriage—Hollywood unicorns do exist.
☕ Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has transformed into ‘The Pebble’ for his next big role.
☕ Chloë Grace Moretz ties the knot in a dreamy Louis Vuitton wedding.
☕ And Pink proves nothing—not even E. coli—can keep her down.

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Listen to Helen Mirren's Bond bombshell here.

Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen to our deep-dive into The Thursday Murder Club movie on Apple or Spotify.

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Host & Producer: Ash London

Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran

Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton.

On today&rsquo;s episode: ☕ The latest James Bond casting rumours are WILD, and they involve Dua Lipa and her fianc&eacute;. ☕ Freddie Prinze Jr. &amp; Sarah Michelle Gellar just hit 23 years of marriage&mdash;Hollywood unicorns do exist. ☕ Dwayne &lsquo;The Rock&rsquo; Johnson has transformed into &lsquo;The Pebble&rsquo; for his next big role. ☕ Chlo&euml; Grace Moretz ties the knot in a dreamy Louis Vuitton wedding. ☕ And Pink proves nothing&mdash;not even E. coli&mdash;can keep her down. What to listen to next? Listen to <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-spill/helen-mirren-em-paris/">Helen Mirren's Bond bombshell here.</a> Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen to our deep-dive into The Thursday Murder Club movie on&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watch-party/id1835622026">Apple</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6Ap4P6papb2wU1GldnqPVx">Spotify</a>.
Once you&rsquo;ve devoured this morning&rsquo;s celeb stories, get your daily news headlines from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/">The Quicky here.</a>
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Host &amp; Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ash_london/?hl=en">Ash London</a>
Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran
Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton.

A daily entertainment podcast that covers the top pop culture stories of the day. It’s a smart look at celebrity news. You know you want to listen.

A daily entertainment podcast that covers the top pop culture stories of the day. It&rsquo;s a smart look at celebrity news. You know you want to listen.

The Spill by Mamamia

The Spill is your daily entertainment news fix where we break down the biggest celebrity headlines. Join Laura Brodnik and her cast of expert pals like Em Vernem, Tina Burke and Tina Provis for brutally honest takes on pop culture, plus their recommendations that are actually worth watching. New episodes every weekday at 3pm.

Plus we have the latest pop culture headlines every weekday with the latest Morning Tea from Ash London, and on Friday we'll give you the best new TV shows and movies to binge this weekend in our Weekend Watch.

The Spill is your daily entertainment news fix where we break down the biggest celebrity headlines. Join Laura Brodnik and her cast of expert pals like Em Vernem, Tina Burke and Tina Provis for brutally honest takes on pop culture, plus their recommendations that are actually worth watching. New episodes every weekday at 3pm. Plus we have the latest pop culture headlines every weekday with the latest Morning Tea from Ash London, and on Friday we'll give you the best new TV shows and movies to binge this weekend in our Weekend Watch.

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MORNING TEA: Bond Rumours Heat Up, The Rock’s Transformation & Pink vs E. Coli

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Em and Laura are making the case that TV is the place where opposites attract love stories actually live—because sometimes you need multiple seasons to make us believe the yearning. They're unpacking why these unlikely couples hit so different when you watch them unfold across episodes rather than a two-hour movie, complete with a deep dive into exactly why enemies-to-lovers and sunshine-meets-grump dynamics are the peak of on-screen romance.

It's all about the gradual shift, the moment they stop hating each other, the way they complete each other. Expect Em and Laura to convince you that you absolutely need to start rewatching these shows immediately.

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Em and Laura are making the case that TV is the place where opposites attract love stories actually live&mdash;because sometimes you need multiple seasons to make us believe the yearning. They're unpacking why these unlikely couples hit so different when you watch them unfold across episodes rather than a two-hour movie, complete with a deep dive into exactly why enemies-to-lovers and sunshine-meets-grump dynamics are the peak of on-screen romance. It's all about the gradual shift, the moment they stop hating each other, the way they complete each other. Expect Em and Laura to convince you that you absolutely need to start rewatching these shows immediately. The Spill drops the tea twice a day in this feed so follow us for all the latest entertainment news OR&nbsp;you can WATCH our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app&nbsp;- make sure your phone is up to date and enjoy the watch! Link<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-spill/id1473523403">&nbsp;here</a>.
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These Opposites Attract Love Stories Have Us Swooning

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The first Star Wars film in seven years just hit cinemas—and it works as a complete standalone. Pedro Pascal is the gruff dad bounty hunter, but the animatronic creature steals every scene. It's packed with action, hilarious moments, and surprisingly emotional beats. 

Netflix just dropped a three-part documentary about one of pop culture's biggest icons. It covers her early life in Australia, her rise to fame, past relationships, cancer diagnoses (including one she kept secret), and failed IVF journeys. It's glossy, emotional, and genuinely riveting—even if you're not already a superfan, you'll be by the end.

Plus, the Duffer Brothers have executive produced an eight-episode gem about retirees in a desert retirement community discovering a sinister entity attacking residents. The cast is absolutely stacked, and it's genuinely creepy, chaotic, and emotional. Completely binge-worthy.

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Host & Producer: Ash London
Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran

Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

The first Star Wars film in seven years just hit cinemas&mdash;and it works as a complete standalone. Pedro Pascal is the gruff dad bounty hunter, but the animatronic creature steals every scene. It's packed with action, hilarious moments, and surprisingly emotional beats.&nbsp;
Netflix just dropped a three-part documentary about one of pop culture's biggest icons. It covers her early life in Australia, her rise to fame, past relationships, cancer diagnoses (including one she kept secret), and failed IVF journeys. It's glossy, emotional, and genuinely riveting&mdash;even if you're not already a superfan, you'll be by the end.
Plus, the Duffer Brothers have executive produced an eight-episode gem about retirees in a desert retirement community discovering a sinister entity attacking residents. The cast is absolutely stacked, and it's genuinely creepy, chaotic, and emotional. Completely binge-worthy.
THE END BITS Once you&rsquo;ve devoured this morning&rsquo;s celeb stories, get your daily news headlines from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/">The Quicky here.</a> You can now watch some of our episodes in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see
LINK:&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-spill/id1473523403">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-spill/id1473523403</a> <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=spill">Support independent women's media</a>
New Mamamia subscribers get $40 off &mdash; $20 off an annual membership and $20 off your TWOOBS order. <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/twoobs-discount-code/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=discounts&amp;utm_content=twoobs-ron">Click here to subscribe</a>. Already a subscriber? <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscriber-hub/exclusive-offers/">Click here for your $20 TWOOBS discount code</a>. T&amp;C's apply. Follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thespillpod">TikTok</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/mamamiaentertainment">Facebook</a>. And subscribe to our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpillOfficial">Youtube channel.</a> Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia...<a href="https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/">&nbsp;here</a>. Discover more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/">Mamamia Podcasts here.</a> CREDITS Host &amp; Producer:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ash_london/?hl=en">&nbsp;Ash London</a> Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran
Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

Weekend Watch: The First Star Wars Film In 7 Years & The Duffer Brothers Gem You Need To Binge This Weekend

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Emily Henry was forced to break her silence on the "Not My Gus" casting backlash for Beach Read—and the careful way she refused to defend Patrick Schwarzenegger is telling us everything.

Meanwhile, Miles Teller dropped a bomb at Cannes about why he refuses to do any written magazine profiles ever again, and it all traces back to a 2015 Esquire hit piece that called him "kind of a dick". We're unpacking the full context of that profile, how it defined his entire early career, and whether the writer deserves a redemption arc. Here is the horrendously awkward profile piece he is referencing. 

Then, we're diving deep into Mindy Kaling's jaw-dropping Bustle profile—because the real story isn't what she said, it's what those framed photos on her desk are telling us. Three photos of her kids, plus one strategic selfie with BJ Novak. Plus, we're breaking down her thoughts on motherhood, her weight loss, and whether she's made peace with her fairytale not looking like the rom-coms she grew up obsessing over. Here is Mindy's profile 

The Spill drops the tea twice a day in this feed so follow us for all the latest entertainment news… OR you can WATCH our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and enjoy the watch! Link here.

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Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran

Audio & Video Producer: Michael Kean

Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

Emily Henry was forced to break her silence on the "Not My Gus" casting backlash for Beach Read&mdash;and the careful way she refused to defend Patrick Schwarzenegger is telling us everything. Meanwhile, Miles Teller dropped a bomb at Cannes about why he refuses to do any written magazine profiles ever again, and it all traces back to a 2015 Esquire hit piece that called him "kind of a dick". We're unpacking the full context of that profile, how it defined his entire early career, and whether the writer deserves a redemption arc. <a href="https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/interviews/a36894/miles-teller-interview-0915/">Here</a> is the horrendously awkward profile piece he is referencing.&nbsp; Then, we're diving deep into Mindy Kaling's jaw-dropping Bustle profile&mdash;because the real story isn't what she said, it's what those framed photos on her desk are telling us. Three photos of her kids, plus one strategic selfie with BJ Novak. Plus, we're breaking down her thoughts on motherhood, her weight loss, and whether she's made peace with her fairytale not looking like the rom-coms she grew up obsessing over. <a href="https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/mindy-kaling-interview-not-suitable-for-work-running-point">Here</a> is Mindy's profile&nbsp; The Spill drops the tea twice a day in this feed so follow us for all the latest entertainment news&hellip; OR you can WATCH our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app&nbsp;- make sure your phone is up to date and enjoy the watch! Link<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-spill/id1473523403">&nbsp;here</a>.
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Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

Mindy Kaling Finally Addresses Her Infamous Love Story & Why People Think Miles Teller Is A D*ck

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MORNING TEA: Bond Rumours Heat Up, The Rock’s Transformation & Pink vs E. Coli

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