Curly Girly News

Katherine Grace

Curly Girly News is the digital newspaper for women in their 20s who love pop culture but are also looking for something a little deeper. Every Monday, Katherine covers the week's biggest pop culture headlines, entertainment reviews, lifestyle trends, and a real conversation about what it actually feels like to be a woman navigating her 20s right now, including body image, mental health, relationships, and everything in between. Think of it as your weekly cultural digest: part gossip, part therapy, part best friend who always knows what's worth talking about. New episodes every Monday!

  1. 12/28/2024

    Blake Lively's Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni DEEP DIVE, Beyoncé's Netflix Halftime Show, and Christmas Haul

    In this week’s episode of Curly Girly News, Katherine continues to unpack Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Justin Baldoni and the fallout from the shocking smear campaign allegations that have taken Hollywood by storm. She also recaps Beyoncé’s show-stopping Christmas Day halftime performance of Cowboy Carter, breaking down every iconic moment. Katherine shares a personal touch by highlighting her favorite Christmas gifts—both received and given—and dives into the quirky topic of “bubble butt syndrome” in turtles. The episode wraps up with a heartfelt reflection on the importance of family time during the holidays. Pop Culture Headlines (00:00:26)  - ‘We Can Bury Anyone’: Inside a Hollywood Smear Machine (NYT) - I’ve Seen Celebrity P.R. Tactics at Work. Blake Lively Is Not Alone. (NYT) - Justin Baldoni's ex-publicist sues him and his PR team following Blake Lively's complaint (NBC) - Justin Baldoni's Publicist Jennifer Abel Insists 'No Smear' Against Blake Lively & How She Could 'Work Against Another Woman' Amid Lawsuit (Just Jared) - Amy Schumer and More Celebrities Support Blake Lively Amid Legal Battle Against Justin Baldoni (US Weekly) Entertainment Recap (00:29:41) - Beyoncé’s Halftime Show on Netflix Lifestyle (00:36:50)  - Christmas Present Haul Feature Story aka Smart Dumb B*tch (00:40:41)  - Sea Turtle With ‘Bubble Butt Syndrome’ Gets Another Chance at Floating Straight, Thanks to a 3D-Printed Harness (Smithsonian Magazine) Editorial (00:43:56)  - Urgency to Spend Time With Your Parents

    48 min
  2. 12/22/2024

    Blake Lively’s Shocking Lawsuit, Travis Kelce's Epic Party for Taylor Swift, and Dr. Lilly Jay Speaks Out

    In this week’s Curly Girly News, Katherine unpacks Blake Lively’s shocking allegations against Justin Baldoni, Travis Kelce’s epic surprise party for Taylor Swift (with engagement rumors swirling), and Dr. Lilly Jay’s heartfelt essay on her messy divorce with Ethan Slater amid Ariana Grande drama. She also recaps Timothée Chalamet’s cringey-fan moment on Theo Von’s podcast, Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s visit to Royal Court, and Tom Holland’s wholesome Dish podcast chat (spoiler: he’s the MVP this week). Plus, Katherine dives into finding your signature scent, explores the Christmas Truce of 1914, and tackles the year-end pressure of “not doing enough.” Pop Culture Headlines: (00:01:21) - ​​Blake Lively Accuses ‘It Ends With Us’ Co-Star Justin Baldoni of Sexual Harassment; His Lawyer Slams ‘Shameful’ Complaint Full of ‘False Accusations’ (VARIETY) - How Travis Kelce pulled off Taylor Swift’s epic Eras Tour surprise party (PAGE SIX) - Ethan Slater's Ex-Wife Lilly Jay Breaks Silence on Divorce in Personal Essay (COSMOPOLITAN) - Alex Cooper Didn't Waste Any Time: Grace O'Malley Is An 'Unwell' Girlie Now (BETCHES) Entertainment Recap (00:21:28) - Timothee Chalamet on Theo Von - Aaron Taylor-Johnson on Brittany Broski’s Royal Court  - Tom Holland on the Dish Podcast  Lifestyle (00:35:25)  - Finding A Signature Scent Feature Story aka Smart Dumb B*tch (00:39:29) - The Christmas Truce of 1914: What historians say really happened (NAT GEO) Editorial (00:44:18) - Not having “done enough” by the end of the year

    48 min
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Curly Girly News is the digital newspaper for women in their 20s who love pop culture but are also looking for something a little deeper. Every Monday, Katherine covers the week's biggest pop culture headlines, entertainment reviews, lifestyle trends, and a real conversation about what it actually feels like to be a woman navigating her 20s right now, including body image, mental health, relationships, and everything in between. Think of it as your weekly cultural digest: part gossip, part therapy, part best friend who always knows what's worth talking about. New episodes every Monday!