Bethy Squires

Lofi Girl and Synthwave Boy were both absent from their study nooks this week, apparently shooting a music video. ‘Snowman’ expands the lore for Lofi Girl, and may reveal that her parents are dead? Not a very chill hip-hop backstory relax/study to.

Sharon Stone talked about how self-forgiveness and near-death experiences informed her painting practice speaking with Jerry Saltz at Vulture Festival about Paul Verhoeven’s advice, and what 11th century saints make the best music to create art to.

The 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike is over and the celebs are posting and plugging! Kevin Bacon danced, Reneé Rapp accidentally crossed the picket line, Lakeith Stanfield open-mouth kissed, and Gabourey Sidibe didn’t believe it was real until Fran emailed.

We all know the iconic Las Vegas residencies. Elvis at the Hilton, Usher seducing the world at Park MGM. U2 in a big ball. And Erika Jayne at the House of Blues. When asked what’s the secret to a good residency, she said ‘Having the body of work.’

Devoted Bravoheads are staked outside the Caesars Forum VIP exit, waiting for cast members of Real Housewives, Below Deck, and Summer/Winter House to leave BravoCon 2023. Vulture has the scene report behind the selfies.

Emily Hampshire has deleted photos of her and a friend’s Halloween costume: Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in court. “I want to address what is one of the most thoughtless, insensitive, and ignorant things I’ve ever done,” the Schitt’s Creek star wrote.

Mike Flanagan has a SAG-AFTRA waiver and he’s not afraid to use it! Tom Hiddleston will star in The Life of Chuck, a fully independent production based on a Stephen King story. Flanagang regs like Mark Hamill, Kate Siegel, and Rahul Kohli also star.

In an op-ed for Deadline, marking the 100th day of the SAG-AFTRA strike, Fran Drescher denounced “propaganda” from the AMPTP. “Old, tired, typical AMPTP tactics,” she said.

Our favorite late-night moments of the week include Caroline Polachek’s PowerPoint comedy performance and Nathan Lane attempting to explain ‘Dicks: The Musical’ on ‘Late Night.’

It’s new, the shape of an EP. It’s blue, her dress in the album art. Taylor Swift has released the ‘Cruelest Summer’ EP, which includes a live recording from the Eras Tour and a remix. One more single off Lover before 1989 (TV) comes out October 27.