The Reheat

Taylor Swift's smug married girl era is upon us, but is it genuine happiness or a carefully calculated rebrand? This week, we unpack her eyebrow-raising SNL cameo alongside Dakota Johnson, and ask whether the pop star is embracing a more traditional image while distancing herself from her messy single girl past. Then, we dive into royal family drama as Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, makes explosive allegations about King Charles in his new memoir. Is he honouring his late sister's memory, settling old scores, or simply cashing in? Plus, we're talking Pete Davidson's influencer rant, Travis Barker's health scare, and a few other fresh headlines.

To celebrate The Reheat's fifth anniversary, last week, we recorded a live episode of the show at Toronto's Book Bar! We also brought along our friends, Stacy Lee Kong of Friday Things, Chris Hanna of Film Me In, and Laura Hensley of That's My Opinion!. The result? A raucous panel on the state of popular culture. Is modern fandom sort of toxic? Is monoculture truly dead — and what's replaced it? What's the most unmissable reality TV right now? Why are book lovers referring to 2026 as The Year of The Memoir, and which celebrity memoirs should you be checking out of the library? We address all these burning questions and more. To make the night even more special, we announced the start of The Reheat's new book club! Each month, we will select a new pop culture-y read to talk about on the show. Our book club pick for October is none other than You Know What You Did: The Hills, a retrospective of the groundbreaking reality show by Lisa Whittington-Hill!

This week on The Reheat, we’re joined by Canadian TV icon Rick Campanelli to talk about his new memoir, Tempted, and the wild ride of his career — from the glory days of MuchMusic to the parts of his life he kept private for years. Rick opens up about fame, gambling addiction and recovery, reflects on what MuchMusic meant to a generation, and shares unforgettable stories from his years interviewing some of the biggest stars in the world, including Whitney Houston and Britney Spears. It’s nostalgic, candid and full of behind-the-scenes MuchMusic lore. Join us!

???? Come celebrate five years of The Reheat, live in Toronto, next week! More details and how to buy tix below... Now, in this first season episode from our archives, we assess how the celebrity sex tape has long been a salacious and voyeuristic fascination for the media and its subjects' fans. But oddly, when it comes to male stars, their tapes have seemed to serve as fuel for their fire, while for female stars, the only rhetoric has been slut-shaming. We dive into the story behind the tapes of everyone from Rob Lowe to Pam Anderson and Tommy Lee to Paris Hilton to understand why, and what sort of ripple effect celebrity sex tapes have left in the years since.

Do you love cinema and celebrities? If so, The Toronto International Film Festival is your paradise. It's the world's largest public film festival, held each September in the world's most diverse city! As long-time Torontonians, your friends at The Reheat are giving you a special episode, all about the history of The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). From its founding to the juiciest celebrity moments that went down on - and off - The Red Carpet, you'll hear about all of it! Want to know what antics Robert Downey jr got up to at TIFF in the 90s? Curious to hear about what kind of weirdness goes down when Hollywood executives get into a bidding war for a movie? We'll explore all of it this week! Note: This episode was recorded before TIFF 2026 began. And, for anyone who would like to attend The Reheat's Live Show at Toronto's Book Bar on September 30th, here's a discount code for tickets: xoxogossipgirl. Tickets can be purchased here.

This week, we discuss Harry and Meghan's return to The UK (but not to Royal duties). How will the Duke and Duchess fit back into British life, after their lengthy sojourn in the United States? Sarah offers her insights as someone who has recently returned from Sussex itself! We also discuss the delicious (if derivative) new YA television series set in Muskoka, Sterling Point. With so many TV series now set in The Great White North (Hello, Every Year after and Heated Rivalry!), is Canada sexy now? We say yes! And finally, we also weigh in on the tragic and infuriating trial of Lindsay Clancy (which had not yet ended in a mistrial at the time of this recording). And, for anyone who would like to attend The Reheat's Live Show at Toronto's Book Bar on September 30th, there's a discount code for you below!

In this episode from our archives, with the news that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will be returning to the U.K., we discuss the life of Meghan, exploring her journey from a Hollywood actress all the way to the Duchess of Sussex. We touch on her early life, career struggles, rise to fame on the show Suits, and the intense media scrutiny she faced after marrying Prince Harry. This includes her friendships, particularly with Jessica Mulroney, and the impact of race and class in the media's portrayal of her. Buckle in.

The O.J. Simpson trial was one of the biggest media spectacles of the ’90s, but O.J. was hardly its only star. This week, we are joined by History of the 90s host Kathy Kenzora to revisit the trial’s unforgettable supporting cast, from Johnnie Cochran and Robert Kardashian to Kris Jenner, professional houseguest Kato Kaelin and the relentlessly scrutinized Marcia Clark. We look at how the so-called trial of the century turned lawyers, witnesses and bystanders into celebrities, whether the media circus helped lay the groundwork for modern reality TV, and whose legacy remains most defined by those surreal months in the courtroom.

In this episode, we’re looking at Hollywood’s long and troubling history with eating disorders, beginning with the tragic story of Karen Carpenter and tracing the parallels between the scrutiny she faced, and the way we talk about celebrity bodies today. From the relentless speculation surrounding Ariana Grande to stars who have spoken openly about their own experiences with disordered eating, we unpack how fame, beauty standards, the entertainment industry and the public’s fixation on thinness can create a dangerous feedback loop, and ask whether, decades after Carpenter’s death, we’ve actually learned how to talk about bodies any better.

This week's Hot Off The Press is a veritable gossip buffet! First, we examine the claims of sexual misconduct levelled at Jared Leto. For the record, we suspected he was a creep back in 2022! We also check in on Ariana Grande's health, as well as her plans to take an extended break from the spotlight. In addition, we dish on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which is suddenly so hot again thanks to Zendaya and Tom Holland. And of course, we discuss the negotiations for the Barbie Movie. Listen to us debate whether Warner Brothers will pay Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie what they deserve...or lose the Barbie IP...