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The Academy of Motion Pictures and Arts have handed down their punishment to Will Smith after he slapped presenter and comedian Chris Rock at The Oscars. The actor has been banned from the Academy for ten years, but that doesn’t mean he can’t scoop up more awards in the near future.

And it’s the moment fans have been waiting for, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are engaged but it’s safe to say that their announcement choice was…puzzling. So, why did the biggest stars in the world turn their romance into a shameless data grab?

Plus, in the lead-up to their new TV series kicking off, you can’t escape Kardashian news right now. From a hyped sit-down interview to a media frenzy at their premiere, we’re starting to see certain members of the famous family in a whole new way, and it hasn’t ended well for everyone.

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On the show today&hellip;
The Academy of Motion Pictures and Arts have handed down their punishment to Will Smith after he slapped presenter and comedian Chris Rock at The Oscars. The actor has been banned from the Academy for ten years, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean he can&rsquo;t scoop up more awards in the near future.
And it&rsquo;s the moment fans have been waiting for, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are engaged but it&rsquo;s safe to say that their announcement choice was&hellip;puzzling. So, why did the biggest stars in the world turn their romance into a shameless data grab?
Plus, in the lead-up to their new TV series kicking off, you can&rsquo;t escape Kardashian news right now. From a hyped sit-down interview to a media frenzy at their premiere, we&rsquo;re starting to see certain members of the famous family in a whole new way, and it hasn&rsquo;t ended well for everyone.
CREDITS
Hosts: Laura Brodnik &amp; Kee Reece
Producers: Laura Brodnik &amp; Madeline Joannou
Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou
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Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture... <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/</a>
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Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaentertainment https://www.instagram.com/mamamiaentertainment/&nbsp;
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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Just by reading or listening to our content, you&rsquo;re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We&rsquo;re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at <a href="http://mamamia.com.au./" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://mamamia.com.au.&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1636484998910000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG3Pro_aky2kz3FxKwmOHUlj33kjQ">mamamia.com.au.</a>

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There’s Only One Thing That Can Bring Down A Kardashian

It's the Netflix comedy from Mindy Kaling starring Kate Hudson that is equal parts glossy, chaotic, and completely addictive. Yep, we’re diving headfirst into Running Point Season 2!

It’s a sports show, a family mess, a workplace comedy, and a rom-com experiment all at once — and somehow we’re still fully invested. We unpack why Isla Gordon is such a compelling disaster of a lead, why Season 2 pushes her even further into chaos, and why we can’t decide if we want to be her or run from her.

We get into the love triangle that keeps collapsing under its own “perfect vs passion” logic, why Lev stops feeling so perfect this season, and how Coach Jay suddenly becomes a lot more interesting than expected. Plus, the friendship storyline that quietly becomes the emotional centre of the entire season, Cam’s slow villain energy, and the cameos that feel like Mindy Kaling collecting icons for fun.

And then there’s that finale — the betrayal, the twist, and the very obvious setup for Season 3 chaos.

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It's the Netflix comedy from Mindy Kaling starring Kate Hudson that is equal parts glossy, chaotic, and completely addictive. Yep, we&rsquo;re diving headfirst into Running Point Season 2! It&rsquo;s a sports show, a family mess, a workplace comedy, and a rom-com experiment all at once &mdash; and somehow we&rsquo;re still fully invested. We unpack why Isla Gordon is such a compelling disaster of a lead, why Season 2 pushes her even further into chaos, and why we can&rsquo;t decide if we want to be her or run from her. We get into the love triangle that keeps collapsing under its own &ldquo;perfect vs passion&rdquo; logic, why Lev stops feeling so perfect this season, and how Coach Jay suddenly becomes a lot more interesting than expected. Plus, the friendship storyline that quietly becomes the emotional centre of the entire season, Cam&rsquo;s slow villain energy, and the cameos that feel like Mindy Kaling collecting icons for fun. And then there&rsquo;s that finale &mdash; the betrayal, the twist, and the very obvious setup for Season 3 chaos. Love binge-watching TV? The Spill has launched a new podcast called Watch Party where we deep dive into the shows everyone&rsquo;s talking about. Follow the feed on<a href="https://mamamia.au/TS-Shownotes-WatchParty-Apple"> Apple</a> or<a href="https://mamamia.au/TS-Shownotes-WatchParty-Spotify"> Spotify</a> now.
Plus remember&nbsp;The Spill drops the tea twice a day in this feed so follow us for all the latest entertainment news&hellip;
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A Brutally Honest Review Of Running Point Season 2

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This weekend, we’ve got one movie Em couldn’t finish… and one we’ve been counting down to for years.

First, a chilling new thriller set frighteningly close to home, where a solo wilderness trip turns into a full-blown nightmare. Think high-stakes survival, a relentless predator, and the kind of tension that will have you questioning every outdoor plan you’ve ever made.

Then, the sequel that’s been decades in the making has finally arrived — and yes, we have thoughts. From long-awaited reunions and career shake-ups to shocking betrayals and emotional moments that genuinely land, we break down what works, what doesn’t, and whether it lives up to the legacy.

Test your knowledge with our Devil Wears Prada quiz here and let us know how you go! 

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Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran

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

This weekend, we&rsquo;ve got one movie Em couldn&rsquo;t finish&hellip; and one we&rsquo;ve been counting down to for years. First, a chilling new thriller set frighteningly close to home, where a solo wilderness trip turns into a full-blown nightmare. Think high-stakes survival, a relentless predator, and the kind of tension that will have you questioning every outdoor plan you&rsquo;ve ever made. Then, the sequel that&rsquo;s been decades in the making has finally arrived &mdash; and yes, we have thoughts. From long-awaited reunions and career shake-ups to shocking betrayals and emotional moments that genuinely land, we break down what works, what doesn&rsquo;t, and whether it lives up to the legacy. Test your knowledge with our Devil Wears Prada quiz <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/the-devil-wears-prada-trivia-quiz/">here</a> and let us know how you go!&nbsp;
Remember The Spill drops the tea twice a day in this feed so follow us for all the latest entertainment news&hellip;
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Weekend Watch: A Terrifying Aussie Thriller & The Sequel We’ve Been Waiting 20 Years For

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First up, what if a movie about a serial killer was actually a meet-cute? A new trailer has dropped for a movie with a premise so unhinged we had to stop scrolling, imagine a beloved horror franchise reimagined as a high-stakes New York rom-com starring an iconic leading lady. Laura has all the details and we are obsessed.

Plus, one of the most anticipated biopics in history has finally hit the box office, but the reaction has been anything but unified. We unpack why the critics and fans are at war and discuss the difficult reality of separating the art from the artist.

And finally, in an extensive new interview, Taylor Swift is officially squashing those rumours of a high-profile industry feud and she has a message for the ‘detectives’ in her fandom. From secret watermarks to her songwriting secrets, we’re looking into the steel boundary she’s just drawn around her personal life.

Watch Taylor Swift's full New York Times interview here. 

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

First up, what if a movie about a serial killer was actually a meet-cute? A new trailer has dropped for a movie with a premise so unhinged we had to stop scrolling, imagine a beloved horror franchise reimagined as a high-stakes New York rom-com starring an iconic leading lady. Laura has all the details and we are obsessed. Plus, one of the most anticipated biopics in history has finally hit the box office, but the reaction has been anything but unified. We unpack why the critics and fans are at war and discuss the difficult reality of separating the art from the artist. And finally, in an extensive new interview, Taylor Swift is officially squashing those rumours of a high-profile industry feud and she has a message for the &lsquo;detectives&rsquo; in her fandom. From secret watermarks to her songwriting secrets, we&rsquo;re looking into the steel boundary she&rsquo;s just drawn around her personal life. Watch Taylor Swift's full New York Times interview <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/magazine/taylor-swift-songwriting-process-interview.html">here</a>.&nbsp;
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Taylor Swift Made A Fan Comment That Ignited Headlines & Michael Jackson’s Daughter Hates His Movie

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There’s Only One Thing That Can Bring Down A Kardashian

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