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This Weekend's Mindless Pop Culture News For When You Need A Break At Work

If you’re at work on this Monday and looking for some mindless celeb news to keep you from falling asleep at your desk, we’ve got you covered. Pop culture stories are essentially a much-needed shot of tequila for the soul.

SNL Returned And Was Honestly Really Fucking Good

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Pete Davidson hosted the season premiere of Saturday Night Live and opened with a poignant message about Israel-Hamas war. It was tearful, touching, and extremely well-said. Pete changed directions with his monologue talking about incest in Game of Thrones and settled the audience in for an actually funny night, including a personal favorite sketch of Pete singing a song to the tune of Barbie’s “I’m Just Ken” that’s been stuck in my head for the last 24 hours. Other highlights include surprise appearances from America’s sweethearts, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Which brings me to…

Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Make It Officially Official

Taylor and Travis were spotted hand-in-hand headed to Nobo (bc, where else?) on Saturday night after their surprise SNL appearances. As much as I want to be so over this couple, I admittedly remain intrigued by their rom-com style love story and am patiently waiting for the album.

Will And Jada Pinkett Smith Have Been Separated For Seven Years

In her new memoir, Worthy, Jada revealed she and Will have low-key been separated for the past SEVEN YEARS?! Like, huh? He said “Keep my WIFE’S name outchur mouth.” This was not a plot twist we saw coming. Will put out a public statement saying her memoir “kind of woke him up.” Wishing them the best.

Michelle Williams Will Narrate Britney Spears’ Memoir

In more memoir news, Brit’s memoir The Woman In Me comes out on October 24 and Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Williams will narrate the audio edition. She told PEOPLE, “I Stand with Britney.” Genuinely, I think every person is excited to get their hands on this book (except for Justin Timberlake).

The Full Wonka Trailer Is Here And Timotheé Is A Literal Chocolatier 

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Timmy’s is transformed into young Willy Wonka in the new Wonka for the upcoming film. From my in-depth research (Twitter searches) people are a bit split on his new role. Some people are finding Timmy as Willy to be an ick, but I’m with the other half who think it’s the cutest thing I’ve ever seen? And you can bet all the golden tickets in the world that  Kylie Jenner is on my side here. 

Steph Perlman
Steph Perlman
Steph Perlman is Betches' Entertainment Editor. She's a Kardashian historian, Real Housewives enthusiast, and Pete Davidson apologist.