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TV Drama Diary - November 2025

The opposite trajectories of Apple's best-known dramas, plus two new twisty crime thrillers

December 28, 2025 at 10:51 PM

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RHOBH: The Rachel Zoe Effect

The Bravo veteran proves to be perfect casting, while fellow newbie Amanda Frances looks like trouble

December 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM

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Music Monday: December 15, 2025

Highlighting new tracks by 21 Savage, Tate McRae, OneRepublic, and FLO as the year in music winds down

December 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM

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Music Monday: December 8, 2025

It's a Kylie Christmas! Plus Olivia Dean overload and an epic Disclosure/Leon Thomas collab

December 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM

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BravoCon 2025: News Roundup (Part 3)

Thoughts on RHOC Season 20, RHORI, and the lack of RHONJ or RHONY updates

December 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM

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RHOSLC: Not So Calm Before the Greek Tragedy

The network's undisputed superstars begin to wind down this victory lap season

December 5, 2025 at 3:28 AM

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Music Monday: December 1, 2025

New music from Jessie J, a growing hit from Raye, and a Myles Lloyd takeover

December 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM

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Billboard Chart Thoughts: Dec. 6, 2025

'Ophelia' matches the reign of 'Anti-Hero' as the holiday surge kicks into high gear

December 4, 2025 at 3:21 AM

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TV Drama Diary - October 2025

Thoughts on four new shows released this fall, including two featuring gay male leads

December 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM

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Billboard Chart Thoughts: Nov. 29, 2025

Olivia Dean is the moment, positioning herself to weather the holiday music storm with two concurrent hits

November 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM

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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season premiere is only a week away! RHOBH somehow maintains the highest profile of any franchise, despite the fact that it’s only had about five great seasons. S...

November 27, 2025 at 1:42 PM

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Music Monday: November 24, 2025

Tems gifts us a new EP while Ariana Grande completes the pop star to movie star transition

November 26, 2025 at 4:08 AM

Taylor Brown

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BravoCon 2025: It All Happened! (Part 2)

Unpacking all my Bravolebrity interactions from Days 2 and 3 of heaven on earth

November 26, 2025 at 4:07 AM

Taylor Brown

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BravoCon 2025: It All Happened! (Part 1)

Attempting to put into words all I experienced at my first-ever BravoCon

November 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM

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Billboard Chart Thoughts: Nov. 22, 2025

Four Best New Artist nominees in the top 10, with three achieving new peak positions

November 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM

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Music Monday: November 17, 2025

Robyn returns with another piece of pop perfection. Plus new Summer Walker and Charli XCX

November 18, 2025 at 1:47 AM

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RHOP: Surveying the Scene After Nevis

An early cast trip helps to identify the cast's weakest links as we prep for Monique's return

November 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM

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Taylor Swift continues her reign atop the @Billboard Hot 100 as Leon Thomas reaches a new peak and Michael Jackson returns to the top 10, setting another new record in the process. Plus Halloween isn...

November 13, 2025 at 1:18 PM

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Music Monday: November 10, 2025

Hilary Duff, Kehlani, and Katy Perry headline a busy week of new releases

November 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM

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For only the second time in its history, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is introducing three new cast members, including spark plug Amanda Frances. While the last thing we need is another takedo...

November 10, 2025 at 3:54 AM

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Billboard Chart Thoughts: Nov. 8, 2025

Nearly a decade after her first Hot 100 appearance, Kehlani finally enters the top 10

November 8, 2025 at 3:35 AM

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Is The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City essentially a show about working towards and suffering from Lisa Barlow’s friendship? Season 6 is making that case, as her fellow cast members continue their g...

November 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM

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HUNTR/X and Taylor Swift continue to duke it out for the top spot of the @Billboard Hot 100, as R&B newcomer Olivia Dean scores her first top five hit while veteran Kehlani nets her first top 10 nearl...

November 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM

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RHOBH: Season 15 Promises a Refresh

Led by Bravo alum Rachel Zoe, Beverly Hills introduces the most new cast members since Season 3

November 5, 2025 at 1:09 PM

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Music Monday: November 3, 2025

New jams from Leon Thomas, David Guetta, Tems, Teddy Swims, and introducing Sienna Spiro