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It's always let's stay in, and never let's run through a field barefoot in our nicest nightgown 2025 has been the year of many things. From Sabrina Carpenter reading our inner thoughts on men with her new song, Manchild, to Jojo Siwa deciding to join Fletcher in shaking things up within the LGBTQ+ world, this year has taken us places we were absolutely not expecting. We've had twists and turns from every which way, but the one element that has remained consistent is the upsurge in a particular style of fashion: Renaissance Revival. You may be asking yourself, "What is she going on about?" but trust. We may not be seeing giant pointed damsel hats or suits of armor walking the streets of NYC to go get brunch on a daily basis. Still, if you look closely at the elements that make up today's trending attire, there is a huge rise in pieces that are inspired by the revival period of the 1970s and the romance period of the 18th century. We can trace a clear link to this revival period back to 2024. Specifically, we can track this down to a distinct moment in time- Chappell Roan's VMA performance in September 2024. Source: Getty Images Genesis Webb, the stylist for Chappell's performance, even gave us some insight into this new trend in fashion by stating, "But [fashion's] going in a new direction. I feel like people are pulling out. I feel like designers and houses are also moving in a direction, too, and showing theater on the runway. Even in the next two seasons, I feel like we’re going to get some really incredible shows and pieces...Camp is back. It makes fashion not a niche, gatekept secret." She also elaborates on the thought process behind both of Chappell's iconic looks for the VMAs, explaining that the looks and the entire performance were intended to showcase power through femininity. Following the performance of the year, Pinterest went on to release its 2025 Pinterest Predicts in November of 2024. Among the many topics of the year lay two major trends: Rocco Revival and CastleCore, both of which tie into this Renaissance revival we've been seeing. Pinterest predicted an uptick in gothic-inspired and ultra-feminine fashion among Gen Z and millennials, and as of now, they are scary accurate. Ultra fem elements Light, flowy fabrics Source: Getty Images, Bella Hadid, Pinterest Perfect for the summer, lightweight fabrics are in . Reminiscent of those nightgowns the rich damsel wears in every period movie you were obsessed with growing up, light, flowy fabrics are an it-girl staple for 2025. Think Elizabeth Swann in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl . There's a carefree sense to those wearing these fabrics that leaves us with an impression of the wearer being both effortless and stylish. We're mostly seeing these airy fabrics in dresses, but they extend to linen pants, tops, and the occasional skirt. Cotton Source: Pinterest, Sabrina Carpenter via Instagram Tying in with the previous flowy fabrics, cotton is becoming a staple in everyone's closets. Linen seems to be taking a backseat when it comes to this classic, all-organic material. When you search cotton gowns or cotton bloomers, typically you'll see examples of Renaissance-era garments, perfect for achieving realistic period piece get-ready-with-me's. Now modernize these examples, and it's starting to look a lot like what we're seeing our fav celebs wear nowadays. We're seeing a lot of people opt for an all-cotton look for their summer fits, great for looking chic, not so great for hiding sweat stains- you have been warned . "Bubble"+ Puff Trousers Source: Pinterest, Kelsey Plum What screams androgynous clothing more than one of King Louis XIV's favorite types of pants? Bloomers may have had their comeback already in the 1910s for bicycling and evening wear, then altered in the 1980s (by none other than MC Hammer), but they are back with a vengeance. You can wear them casually, you can dress them up, you can wear them to bed! The opportunities are truly endless, which can explain why trendsetters everywhere are bringing these timeless trousers back to life. Satin Source: Sabrina Carpenter via Instagram, Pedro Pascal Satin has had its time in the limelight for a few years now. I mean, it is kind of the definition of a timeless fabric, but this summer, we're seeing it be worn in tandem with other trending add-ons, such as lace trim, mini scarves, and ornate beading. Pedro Pascal was recently seen in a polkadot, satin button-up paired with a matching mini scarf, and crowds everywhere went wild . There's something about a man who's not afraid to embrace the more "feminine" elements of fashion, such as satin or even a mini scarf, that really makes them feel more masculine. Satin's known for its luxurious appearance and versatility; it's a no-brainer as to why it's been around for so long. It can easily adapt to the fashion climate of each season and settle in nicely. Gothic Elements "Armor" inspired accessories Source: Pinterest The rise in armor-like jewelry was on a steady climb long before Chappell performed at the VMAs in late 2024, but it is her performance that put the accessories on our radar. There has been a huge incline in popularity for bangles, specifically stainless steel bracelets. This armored appearance seems to stand behind women taking back their femininity, just like Chappell in her performance. We're seeing a resurgence of unique, textured designs within jewelry, not just bracelets. It seems the norm nowadays is maximalizing your lowkey outfits with accessories to elevate them. Whether dressing down or up, accessories are being worn as a badge of honor, and our take? YES YES YES. Corsets Source: Olivia Rodrigo via Instagram, Pinterest Like satin, corsets have been around forever now. It seems they're being elevated, though, brought to a new standard that doesn't just accentuate the body, but adds to it. We're seeing corsets with unique embellishments, designs, and shapes- often adding a drop waist effect to the outfit. The design of these tops has gotten so interesting; in fact, many of them are now being made to appear molded to the body, fitted perfectly to the wearer's figure with a more customized look and feel. One could argue, "Okay, this feels very mermaidcore." Why yes, you're right, but I'd argue it adds just as much whimsy to castlecore in the modern take on what women's armor may look like in today's day and age of high-fashion. Frills + Lace Source: Pinterest, W Magazine Adding to nearly every trend on this list, frills and lace are prevalent everywhere this season. We're seeing them on dresses, on pants, on socks! They're spreading faster than we can manage, but we're embracing it wholeheartedly. They add a whimsical, ethereal touch to outfits, creating that feminine feeling while adding a gothic element to your looks. Again, we have to add, King Louis XIV would've loved this. Source: Pinterest, Julia Fox via Instagram, Pinterest Both touches of frills and lace remind us of the romantic period, showing us the beauty in the details, the romance, and the dark femininity in each design. We're seeing these details being worn as statement pieces, like lace pants with a simple tee, as a way of showing artistic expression and uniqueness in each fit. Trust when we say you will be the talk of the village quickly with these romantic pieces. Dramatic Silhouettes Source: Jenna Ortega via Instagram, Cardi B via Instagram, British Vogue, Pinterest What screams medieval, kingdom, Renaissance core more than over-the-top, dramatic AF silhouettes? We're seeing designers use more unique shapes in their designs, many feeling biblical, and many others feeling like a tribute to Queen Elizabeth I. This trend feels less like in-your-face accentuating the body, and more like expressing art through a fashionista's POV. Shoulders are a big hit among the latest and greatest in fashion, and surprisingly, rounded, power hips (Check out the Alaïa Fall 2025 collection for visuals).

Belly is back with her boys and ready to share her favs this summer ahead of the show's finale! As Amazon Prime 's hit series, The Summer I Turned Pretty , heads into its third and final season, brands are lining up out the door to get a chance to collab with Belly and her dream boys one last time. We've compiled all of Belly's top brands for the Summer so you can join her in a Summer full of nostalgia, young love, and style! Summer in Bloom by Coach Coach was thinking ahead on this one. Released as a campus-ready collection, the Summer in Bloom collection was released in collaboration with Season 3's TSITP . Made to add confidence to any of life's crazy moments. ($175-$395) In a special collection inspired by the hit series The Summer I Turned Pretty,  we're seeing bags with a reimagination of a classic '70s silhouette. With key tags galore, these bags are sure to make your summer romance swoon. ($175) Complete with a wavy bottomed edge and featuring trippy artwork from New York-based designer Sabrina Lau, this cherry cloud printed shoulder bag takes style on the go! ($295) The Coachtopia loop backpack is a multi-use, handy, on-the-go bag perfect for packing up all your beach day needs and traveling with ease. ($95) Bag accessories? They're back in a BIG way. Snazz up your go-to bag this Summer with one of Coach 's TSITP key rings! Perfect for showing off your own, unique personality and adding a bit of pizzazz to each of your outfits. The Capsule Collection by Solid and Striped Inspired by the dreamy days of Cousins Beach, Solid and Striped 's capsule collection showcases the world of "sun-soaked nostalgia" that TSITP features. ($98-$128) These bikini separates make heading to the beach feel like a fashion show. Mix and match with classic TSITP patterns and colors and live your summer romance fantasies. ($148-$228) Oh, so you thought the bikinis were good? Wait till you see the one-pieces! In the same classic patterns from before, the one-pieces are timeless themselves, with flattering shapes that make you look tea heading to the shore or just lounging by the pool. The Summer-Forever Collection by CatBird “No matter what happens, we’ll still be infinite.” Catbird presents the summer-forever collection, a dedication to first love, friendships, and coming-of-age. Made to be heirlooms and sustainably sourced, these pieces absolutely need a place in your jewelry box . ($58-$298) Customizing your jewelry is in this year, so whether you're feeling like showcasing your classic Conrad infinity symbol or just going subtle with a shell, Catbird has you covered. ($74-$298) Twisted rope forms an infinity symbol and encases your signet in gold and silver with these rings, putting a nautical twist on all your jewelry-wearing needs. ($98-$378) Catbird has exposed one of their vault numbers in this drop. Like the custom charm they made for Belly in the final season, this bracelet drop is an absolute staple for your summer wardrobe. Made to be engraved with a name or date, this piece makes a beautiful heirloom bracelet. Belly's Closet by American Eagle American Eagle has decided to raid Belly's closet for the summer and curate the perfect collection for all your Season 3 binge-watching needs. ($29.95) These baby tees are the modern-day Edward vs Jacob merch. Are you Team Conrad? Or Team Jeremiah? Show your support wearing the cutest tee ever! ($9.95) So the baby tee just isn't cutting it? We get it. How about you up your game with socks that show exactly where you stand with Belly's love life. ($34.95) Everyone loves a good vacation tee, and what better than to pick up one of Cousins Beach's finest souvenirs. ($34.95) Made from durable cotton for all your beach day or on-the-go needs, this TSITP -inspired tote bag is completely here for you. ($19.95) What screams 'summer vacation' better than lightweight, striped boxer shorts? ($49.95-$59.95) For those chilly nights on the beach or early mornings by the water, these sweaters are an absolute essential for your summer wardrobe. ($34.95-$49.95) This corset, skirt duo will be the cutest pair to hit the town this summer since Belly and Conrad....or Belly and Jeremiah? WE CAN'T DECIDE! ($59.95) Oh, to be a bubble dress that comes in oh so many light, feminine colors. Makes you want to run through a field in slow motion. ($59.95) Belly's really bringing back the 2010s with this pick. Come through, little summer dress, I'm about to break out the moto boots for you. ($44.95) Woven, striped realness. 3 simple words that say so much about this PJ set. Light, airy, and so original. We love! ($54.95) Pointelle has been one of the biggest trends of the summer, and Belly reflects that beautifully with her pick of this 3-piece, polka dot PJ set. ($49.95) Coming in blue and pink, this two-piece PJ set just exudes beach day vibes. It's lightweight, breathable, and so chic with its little peplum top. ($39.95-$59.95) Not as much PJs as it is a sweatsuit, but comfort nonetheless. Guys, you can become a walking advertisement for Finch College, and I know we all take that extremely seriously. The Buxom Collab Pucker up, babes! Buxom is giving you the ultimate lip duo for your most kissable summer yet! ($32) This dream lip kit includes two full-size plumping lip glosses, Full-On™ Lip Cream in Rose Julep & Full-On™ Lip Polish in Kimberly. Buxom's lip kit visibly plumps your lips for a fuller look. ($32) This lip kit includes two full-size plumping lip glosses, Full-On™ Lip Cream in White Russian & Full-On™ Lip Polish in Gabby. These glosses plump and moisturize for a high-shine pout. The Peter Thomas Roth Collab What was Belly's secret for getting rid of her black eye, S1Ep1? Obvi it was Peter Thomas Roth 's eye patches. ($35) Now in a limited-edition travel size, the Cucumber-DeTox® Hydra-Gel Eye Patches and 24K Gold Hydra-Gel Eye Patches are now available, celebrating season three of Prime Video's hit series The Summer I Turned Pretty . Perfect for your beach bag or tote, these refreshing patches are a must-have to hydrate and de-puff or brighten and firm under-eyes while on the go!

Things just got a whole lot sweeter- Her clothes are off, and she's coming over to your place *wink* Source: Sabrina Carpenter on Instagram Sabrina Carpenter's Short N' Sweet tour may be one of the best events to happen in our lifetime, period. Honestly, we could end the article there. The songs are great, the show put on for the audience is great, Sabrina Carpenter is great, but all of these things combined would be nothing... if it weren't for the outfits that have graced those stages. Who knew that three simple outfits would be all it took to alter the style brain chemistry of millions around the world and kickstart trends that even Pinterest couldn't have predicted? We've got corsets and baby dolls, we have cat suits, we have hologram two-pieces, and now, with the ironically named Short N' Sweet tour getting more dates added, the dream team -Sabrina and her stylist- have decided to scrap everything and start anew. So, let's walk you through the different looks we've gone through during this groundbreaking tour, see how we ended up here, and where we're heading style-wise with the Espresso singer's upcoming album, Man's Best Friend. Act I: Getting ready for the party Act I of the singer-songwriter's show begins with Sabrina emerging from a bathtub, covering herself with a towel. When she "realizes" she has nothing to wear, the audience gets a sneak peek of what's underneath the fluffy fabric. Miss Ma'am opens up her towel, revealing all of the sparkle that was locked inside. "Omg I have nothing to wear" bodysuit All of the looks for Act I are styled by custom Victoria's Secret. Sabrina wears a sparkly bodysuit, unique for each show, with matching garters and character shoes. The shoes adorned by the singer keep the focus completely on the star of the show- the corseted bodysuit. This opening has become one of the most anticipated moments of the concert, with many people attempting to guess what color bodysuit she'll be showing up in next. Sabrina explained in an interview with Vogue that the inspiration for these looks combined Bridget Bardot, the sleepover scene in Grease, Bye Bye Birdie, and Playboy: After Dark. She wanted the "living room scene" to feel like you were with the girls, getting ready for a night out. Act II: cocktail hour For Act II: the cocktail hour, Sabrina saunters down the grand staircase in a lacey catsuit with a feather draped across her chest. The feather snaps off the bodysuit, revealing two looks in one. Just like the corseted bodysuits, the feather is unique to each show, with the color alternating depending on what city they're performing in. Unlike the corseted bodysuits, this catsuit is built for movement. While she struggles to move around too much from the structured fit, the lacey catsuit allows Sabrina to handle the bulk of the dancing in the show during this Act. This is when we see high kicks, more involved dance movements, and some floor action. The way Sabrina describes this act is like pregaming- being a little tipsy, but not too crazy. The looks for this Act are completely custom by Patou, and we see the character shoes make a familiar return from Act I. Sabrina says the inspiration behind the slinky fit for Act II was completely Marilyn Monroe in No Business Like Show Business , and Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face . She wanted a very classic, minimal, sleek look that would wow her audience members in the front of the crowd, just as much as the fans in the nosebleeds. Act III: Party time, babes! Act III is when we get down and dirty. The fake sunset projected on the large screen behind the performers has set, and we've finally made it to the party! We see another two looks during this Act in another iconic moment by Sabrina and her performers. This infamous moment occurs during a skit when a random audience member appears to make the singer so flustered, her long skirt falls off, revealing a matching miniskirt underneath. It's giving Hologram realness... During her interview with Vogue , Sabrina lets viewers in on how they decided to incorporate the funny moment into the show. She explains that although the fabric looks flowy and light, it's an incredibly heavy material that makes moving around nearly impossible. She said that she couldn't be in the dense material for more than one song. Her team decided the best way to combat this issue would be to add a clip to the back of the maxi skirt, allowing it to pool at her feet on the floor in a funny moment with fans, helping her to move around in a more freeing miniskirt to finish the concert off. Act III's outfits are all made by Ludovic de Saint-Sernin. Regarding the inspiration that struck her for these looks, Sabrina explains to Vogue that she and her team came up with the idea after attending the ABBA Voyage show in London. "We went to the ABBA show... There was this one fabric that one of the girls was wearing. It was so gorgeous, and it was like liquidy." From that point on, she knew she needed this material to be incorporated into a look for the show. Add a little bit of... spice Did you think the outfit colors were the only details the Carpenter team thought of? Think again. Each show features different tights for the singer to wear, each with their own 'tattooed' lyric from different songs off her album. This is yet another easter egg that has fans in a frenzy, with many scouring the internet for dupes or making their own. A babydoll coverup is brought out during Act I- again, unique to each show, and always matching her bodysuit. Sabrina has said she feels the most confident in a babydoll, not worrying about how she looks or what angles she may be viewed from. The babydoll motif was introduced back when Sabrina performed on SNL in 2024 and has stayed with us ever since. "What can we do for the girls, and then comes 'how can we round this out and make this feel so unique?'" Another unique easter egg for each show involves the mugs the singer/songwriter brings out. Custom-made, these mugs wear a kiss from the singer next to the name of the city she's performing in, making the show feel a little more personal to concert-goers. And last but absolutely not least, we have Miss Sabrina's iconic shoes. I mean, look at them. First, gorgeous. Second, iconic. The character shoes worn in Act I and II have been known to alternate phrases on the bottoms, but are most prominently known for having "Mother F****er" displayed for the world to see. It's a nod to her hit song, " Please, Please, Please. " As iconic as that whole moment is, Act III is when we see classic Brina with her signature boots. Embellished with her trademark heart, the colored outline for the symbol gets switched out each show and alternates between the middle being filled in or left open. These are just the little details that help make the Short N' Sweet shows massive hits, making fans come back for more each time. Act I gets an update As we enter Sabrina's Man's Best Friend era, we're starting to see a shift in the tour outfits. On June 8th, she debuted a completely new wardrobe for Acts I, II, and III. I see someone is a fan of F1. In Act I, Sabrina wears a long-sleeve, zip-up bodysuit that is absolutely full  of sparkle and introduces her name across her chest, just in case anyone forgot it mid-show. Instead of her usual bombshell curls, we see her with a more kinky style of curls that give the illusion of a perm. The shoes have also made a switch-up amid the chaos. Instead of Act I and II having character shoes, Sabrina now wears her boots during Act I (and they aren't platforms! That's wild!) . The Catsuit Upgrade The sexy, longed-for catsuit from Act II has gotten an upgrade as well! No longer a sweetheart neckline, this halter catsuit underwent a minimal change that has had a major impact on its image. It's a stunning piece! Along with the change to the neckline, Sabrina's team had to figure out a way to reincorporate a unique, 'changes each show' element to the design. That's where the fluffy sash comes in. With no more feather boas to lean on, the singer now comes out with a fur sash draped around her upper body, the ribbon of the sash being the detail that changes colors each show. She's coming for your gig, Abba Adore Delano once bravely stood up and said, " Party. " This is exactly how Act III's outfit upgrade should be described. No longer looking like any ol' hologram, but as if she walked out of a computer itself and then into a pool of water, Miss Carpenter has yet again proven why she should be in control of fashion's latest trends (she already... kind've... is). The liquidy material got renewed for a 2nd season. The shimmering cowl neck dress has a matching bra and shoes that change colors each night. It's a good representation of us moving on from the 60's sleepover scenes, to matching Manchild 's vibes of the 1970's and disco parties. In an Instagram live the singer had done, she teased the inspiration behind Man's Best Friend , saying they took inspirations from Donna Summer, Dolly Parton, and ABBA. Discussing the progression of her shows and outfits, Sabrina stated, "I could have stretched out Short N' Sweet much, much longer, but I'm at the point in my life where I'm like, 'wait a second,...there's no rules.'" Sabrina's Short N' Sweet tour may not be over, with dates for the Short N' Sweet: It's Even Sweeter! tour running through November 23rd, but the era of Short N' Sweet 's 60s vibes seem to be transitioning into something new, something disco, something.....party. In an interview with Vogue last year, Sabrina's stylist, Jared Ellner describes the singer by saying, "She has such a good idea of like, who she is- in the best way, in an amazing way." To watch the full interview with Vogue , click the play button below.

Alright babes, strap in because boy, do we have tea to spill. Monday, June 23rd, Stray Kids performed at Nationals Park Stadium in Washington, DC, as a part of the North American leg of their DominATE tour. Their show coincidentally happened to collide with one of the most extreme heat waves to hit the East Coast in years, and it seems everyone was feeling the effects of it. With multiple weeks' worth of heads up on the dangerous weather, you'd think the people putting on the tour, LiveNation, as well as the stadium, would be well prepared to take care of its concert-goers, but that doesn't seem to be the case. This is the 2025 Washington DC show of Stray Kids being called 'possibly the worst Stray Kids concert to date.' Who are Stray Kids, and what is the DominATE tour? Stray Kids, a 4th generation K-pop group, has skyrocketed in fame in the past few years, winning Billboard Awards, MTV Music Awards, a People's Choice Award, and even this past week, a Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award. The group, consisting of 8 members - Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N., is in the middle of their third world tour and just finished their Washington, DC show on June 23rd. Initially announced on July 8th, 2024, the tour kicked off in Seoul, South Korea on August 24th, 2024, and is still going strong with two more shows left in the North American leg of the tour. The DC concert that took place at Nationals Park Stadium on June 23rd was far from the K-pop dream fans of Stray Kids [STAYS] thought they were getting, however. The issue going into the concert that was very apparent was the inevitable heat wave. It began hitting the East Coast over the weekend and is continuing through Tuesday, June 24th. Fans of the K-pop sensations have been preparing for this life-threatening heat wave for weeks, with many buying fans and cooling rags, stocking up on Liquid I.V., and making sure to hydrate well beforehand. In theory, all of these things combined leave fans in perfect health for the weather, but it doesn't seem like much could help when it came to beating this heat. The Downfall of DC's Concert Preconcert Besides the hellish heat hitting the city, the first sign of bad news was at the VIP soundcheck. Fans were offered a chance to see the boys before their main performance by purchasing the soundcheck VIP package. This package includes one premium reserved ticket, access to the pre-show soundcheck, and fun merchandise exclusives. Fans were told to begin queuing up at 3:30 pm and form a line; they did. That is, until the folks running the event decided to shut the gates in the faces of those still waiting to be let in at 5:08 pm. STAYS still in line were understandably confused and frustrated, but little to no explanation came about. Jas, @usernameisjas on TikTok, spoke out about her experience, saying, "They shut the gates like literally as we were about to go in. Right everyone? Everyone that's lined up is not gonna get in, even though we all paid for it." Users in her comments were quick to share Jas's frustration. One user wrote, "I'm disputing w my bank. I’m so f***ing mad," with another user pointing out the similarities between venues, "At this point, Stray Kids or JYP should take action against the venues absolutely dropping the ball. It would be different if it was like 1 or 2 venues, but ALL of them are royally f***ing it up and ruining this for so many fans." When time for the show started getting closer, fans who showed up at the suggested time of 5:30pm were shocked to find lines of people everywhere. Now, as common as this is for any large stadium concert, what didn't help was the lack of staff members to assist. Those who were on the field needed wristbands picked up before they could find their seats, but finding the specific gate to go to for this proved challenging for fans as there were three staff members passed in a mile long stretch. When asking the staff members who were there, one staff member said all lines went to the same place, one gave a specific spot to go towards, and another altogether said you did not need a wristband to enter the field. This miscommunication among the staff adds to the already overwhelming situation of dealing with the heat. Speaking of the heat, I guess we should go ahead and address the elephant in the room. Ahead of the concert, fans were lined up as early as 5 am Monday morning. Although the warm weather did not reach it's peak until 6PM, fans were waiting in a consistent heat index of 102 degrees all day. When you see concert-goers online say 'people were dropping like flies,' they really aren't lying. If staff outside the venue were small in numbers, the amount of medics you could find were nonexistent. One medic ran past a line and was heard saying, "I need a raise, I don't get paid enough for this." With lines remaining stagnant from lack of order and people running through their only water bottle they were allowed to bring, you could hear someone yelling for a medic every five minutes, and that's just the beginning. The Downfall of DC's Concert The concert By the time it came around for the concert to begin at 7:30 pm, Stray Kids were nowhere to be seen and neither were the hordes of fans still waiting in line outside. The concert itself didn't start until closer to 7:45 pm, presumably to give time for the remaining fans to find their seats, but this is unclear. Signs of struggle seemed to fade away for a quick moment once the boys took their places on stage. The crowd erupted into one entity screaming as loud as possible. By the middle of song one, you could see the sweat dripping off of Hyunjin's face and it was clear the boys were feeling the heat just as much as all STAYs throughout the crowd. The boys toughed through the weather though and gave us the show they knew we needed . As high energy as they were, you could tell they were really struggling the longer the show went on. Midway through the concert, the stadium completely ran out of not only water, but ice and Powerade too. The effect of this was devastating. The amount of people passing out seemed to have lessen once they got to their spots inside the stadium, but without anything to rehydrate, the fainting started back up in full force. One fan said she asked for a wheelchair for her friend, but the response given to her was one no one expected. A medic told her they had 30 people unconscious and little resources to provide. Stray Kids leader, Bang Chan, was the first to stop and say something. He stopped the show to ask fans in the pit to spread out and give each other more room. Once he realized fans had no water, he asked that more be brought out and passed out to the audience. Within seconds, staff with crates of water came out and passed around bottles. Over the course of the next few songs, members could be seen checking in on audience members while preforming and once the free bottles of water ran out, the members were seen handing out their own waters from the stage to those in need of it. So picture this, you've been struggling with 98 degree heat for hours now, but all is right in the world because Stray Kids are about to come back out onto the stage and preform their first encore for the evening and you are going to tough it out to dance with them... but they don't come back out. In fact, right before their first encore, an announcement rang out stating the concert would be ending early due to extreme weather and from there, lights flooded the stadium and everyone was ushered out at once. Some fans stated that they could see the boys quickly being whisked away on golf carts with many wondering if the heat had caused some of them to fall ill. When walking out of the venue, more fans could be seen passing out while trying to head home. The amount of people ill was enough cause for the Police Mass Casualty Task Force to be called out to assess the scene. We found out early morning Tuesday that six people were taken to the hospital for treatment. LiveNation- the real evil? The company behind organizing the tour for Stray Kids is LiveNation, one of the largest entertainment management companies. LiveNation has been in the news quite a lot recently ever since Netflix released a documentary titled, "Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy," an event where many fans passed away and even more had to be hospitalized. Astroworld was a festival put on by Travis Scott and LiveNation in 2021. The documentary examines what led to such tragedy and how some festival attendees who survived handled the situation. LiveNation was sued over this festival and it's poor planning, but it seems they learned very little. The stadium where the concert was held has also put out a statement Tuesday night saying, "Cooling centers and mist fans were available. Free water [was] in the pit area. Fans were allowed to bring in two sealed water bottles or empty ones to refill. Water filling stations were available." Unfortunately these claims by the stadium aren't completely true. Cooling centers had no signs and were not made aware to fans unless they were in the middle of a medical episode. The only two mist fans (that we are aware of) were on the second level behind the stage and staff members were forcing people to move and not crowd around them. Water was not made free until Bang Chan made it clear to the staff that people in the pit needed it desperately. Fans were only allowed to bring in one water bottle per an email sent out regarding the rules of the stadium beforehand and the water filling stations were not made aware of to fans until after the concert when the line was so long, fans were fainting while waiting. The Stray Kids concert in Washington DC has made history as the first Stray Kids show to be ended early. It seems the boys are blaming themselves for the situation and the poor planning, but many fans are quick to their defense. It seems the boys did not realize the lack of resources provided to fans and were worried for the safety of everyone. We want to thank the medics and staff who worked tirelessly to provide medical attention to those in need of it, Stray Kids for paying attention and caring for their fans, and STAYs for always having each others backs. In such a dangerous situation, the community of the fan base was felt and those who cared for each other are the true heroes here. *Unpaid Therapy was in attendance for this event. This is from our perspective of the concert as well as other fans who were in attendance.

That's right, we're showing body positivity in a whole new light, babes Personal care brand Billie partnered with celeb favorite, LA-based jewelry company Ian Charms, to take its first step into the world of fashion. Launching in 2017, Billie has always been body positive, never straying from their key message of "[undoing] the unfair social pressures women face, starting with double standards around shaving and body care, and [celebrating] the infinite ways women can look, feel, and be in the world." And this new collaboration with Ian Charms is no exception. In a statement by Lisa Sahakian, founder and chief executive officer of Ian Charms, she stated, "Partnering with Billie felt like the perfect fun collab for summer — we both believe in bold, unapologetic self-expression." Released June 24, Billie took their first baby steps into the world of fashion by releasing a limited edition, bush-inclusive two-piece swimsuit with custom bikini charms. Coming in 3 different colors- pink, purple, and green- these bikinis come with their own special bush-positive charm message and all for $145 USD. From "Bushkini" to "I <3 fuzz," these bikinis are aimed at promoting body positivity through these cheeky catchphrases, encouraging women to embrace all of themselves. The release comes at a time when we're seeing a rise in wild manes finding their way into avant-garde designs as designers experiment with real human hair. We saw this with designer Dilara Findikoglu and her human hair top, while designer Schiaparelli designed human hair ties. Need more examples? Think Julia Fox at the 2025 Vanity Fair afterparty. Some may see this collaboration as odd, but it makes sense for Billie to put this out there. They've always been very big on body positivity and making women feel good in their bodies; the next step would be swimsuits that do both things. Defending the collaboration in an article by WWD, Kaleigh Werner explains, "The idea is not necessarily to entice women to grow out their hair down there, but to erase the negative connotation from people who do, which is exactly what Billie has been working toward since its initial launch." The Billie x Ian Charms bikini and bathing suit charm is now available on Ian Charms website.

Everyone's Newest Obsession has a name: VanillaMACE Source: @vanillamace on Instagram The self-proclaimed "girl who doesn't shut up," Vanillamace, truly does it all. A style icon, model, DJ dabbler, digital content creator, retired dancer, and Twitch streamer, here at Unpaid Therapy, we ask: Is there anything she can't do?! Source: @vanillamace on Instagram Emily, better known as Vanillamace on her socials, has been absolutely blowing up everywhere. She's gone from celebrating her 1 million follower mark on TikTok in May 2025 to celebrating 3 million followers a month later. Vanilla has been posting seriously for a year now, but it's only recently that she's been skyrocketing on the charts. This rise to fame can all be traced down to one... single... video. On April 14th, 2025, Vanillamace posted a video to her TikTok in an incident we're calling- The Christmas Tree of Pain and Despair. Inspired by her description of the video, "The Popmart trip of unimaginable pain and despair," this Christmas tree incident quickly rose in popularity for Miss Vanilla, sitting at 15.1 million views at the time of posting this article. She's had more popular videos previously, but this was the one that seemed to catch viewers' attention and make her everyone's newest addiction. In the video, Vanilla goes to Popmart in the hopes of finding some blind boxes to sink her teeth into. She ends up leaving with her new purchases and immediately heads to her car to tear them open. As she's showing us the options for the SkullPanda blind box, Vanilla states, "I'll be happy with any of them except that f***a** Christmas tree. I don't like that one." The universe really does have a wicked sense of humor, because wouldn't you know it? She pulled none other than her very own darling Christmas tree. Viewers are left laughing as she looks off in misery and eventually begins to rage in frustration over the prize. After a long rant, Vanilla decides to head back into the store for another blind box, not yet satisfied with her pull. Now back in her car, she stresses about what her new prize will be from the new box, adding, "But it's okay, what are the odds I get the same one twice?" Cue the audio clip, "It was in this moment she knew, she f-ed up." Little Miss Christmas tree decides to make yet another appearance, and Vanilla ends the video after a long silence. This TikTok drew people in with the promise of a blind box, a trendy obsession many have had for a few years now, and by the time viewers finished the video, they were hooked deep by Vanilla's relatable reactions, her humor, and her charm. Many in the comments related to her disappointment and poked fun at her luck with one reading, "Please don't buy a lottery ticket." Since this dark day in Vanilla's life, she's continued to grow her fanbase on numerous platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitch. Her main platform, surprisingly, is Twitch, where she streams every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 6 PM EST. Although her audience on there isn't quite as large as her TikTok, she enjoys streaming herself playing games and communicating with her audience through that medium. Vanilla is quickly becoming everyone's bestie, with many comparing her to one of YouTube's finest and dearly missed creators, Jenna Marbles. With the internet so chock-full of pristine, seemingly perfect creators, Vanilla is a huge breath of fresh air. Her relatability and personality are so refreshing; it's no wonder we've all fallen in love with her. Vanilla's Socials: Twitch YouTube Instagram TikTok

"little miss maximalist" May 22nd via Instagram Our icon of the month for this lovely Pride season is a goddess in every sense of the word. You may have seen her in content for brands such as I.AM .GIA, Princess Polly, or Dollskill. Not only is she known for her renowned OOTD videos and her creative sense of style, but her personality, confidence, and body positivity have been hitting the internet like a tidal wave. Here at Unpaid Therapy, we are LIVING for it!  This month’s icon is none other than @JadeyBird . Jade, more commonly known as JadeyBird on Instagram and TikTok, is a content creator that has been steadily rising in popularity in the past few years, growing from 8,000 followers on Instagram in 2023 to now nearly 700,000 as of June 2025 . Her unique style captivates her audiences while her GRWM chats keep us hooked till the very end. According to her website, JADEFIONA.INFO , Jade’s content focuses on “lifestyle content & midsized fashion.” She states, “I love stepping outside the box with my style to send a message that you don't need to be a size 2 to wear what you want (and look good doing it!).” And confidence Miss Jade is SERVING. She is succeeding in breaking the stigma in mid-size/plus size fashion, helping her fans feel confident in being their true authentic selves.  We want to celebrate with Miss Jadeybird this pride as on March 1st, Jade announced in a GRWM TikTok, that she is off the market. While applying concealer, discussing her plans for the day, she says, “Speaking of not wanting to be perceived by men, I got a girlfriend this week,” before breaking out in a fit of giggles. Jade then discussed the reaction to her “coming out” post. Regarding the post of her hard launching her relationship, she stated many of her fans poked fun at her. “‘Fork found in kitchen’, ‘Pretends to be shocked,’ ‘Babe, I fear the closet was made of glass,’ and I’m like ohhh, okay,” Jade says. Since this coming out post, Jade has posted with her girlfriend looking happy as ever.  We want to wish her and her partner all the love this pride season and hope to see her continue to thrive. For all the positive content and confidence Miss JadeyBird exudes, it’s no question she goes into the Hall of Fame for Unpaid Therapy's Icons. To follow her on Instagram and TikTok, go to @JadeyBird .

Attention #MomTok- Tell a friend to tell a friend, they're baaaaaack! Everyone's new favorite reality TV personalities are coming back together sooner than anticipated. Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars are reuniting in the show's first-ever reunion episode. The episode will be hosted by TV personality Nick Viall on July 1st. Fans have been begging for a reunion since Season 1, and the show's executives were listening, just not in the way we thought they were. On June 5th, an announcement was made stating the stars of #MomTok and #DadTok will be reuniting "to uncover secrets and scandals, never-before-seen footage, and a surprise announcement." This left fans with a rollercoaster of feelings. On the one hand, fans were thrilled at the idea of a reunion after the explosive final episode of Season 2. On the other hand, that episode wasn't the end of Season 2. The show was renewed for 20 episodes- 10 being released on May 15, 2025, and the other 10 allegedly being released at a later date. So, fans question, why release the reunion now instead of at the official end of Season 2? One can only assume this has to do with the "surprise announcement" coming with this reunion episode. Another odd note to add to this is the fact that the reunion has been pre-filmed. That's right, ladies and gents, this is not the live Andy Cohen reunions we're used to. This is a reunion that was pre-filmed before Season 2 was even released. Some fans are disappointed at this, as all of the never-ending drama that has been storming the comment sections of countless creators by this group of ladies won't be discussed this round. We're chalking it up to it being the show's first time in the hot seat and not being able to predict the mountain of tea that would be spilled. With the reunion coming up, the girls were invited onto a podcast to talk all things Season 2 with Nick Viall, who's also hosting the special. Buckle up, saints and sinners, we're about to catch you up on The Viall Files interviews and what to expect for this reunion! Ma'am, I need a recap If you haven't heard about Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, where have you been, loca? The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is a new reality show where we follow a group of Mormon women influencers through their everyday lives while taking on the trials and tribulations that come with sisterhood, religion, and fame. The show stars Taylor Frankie Paul, Demi Engemann, Jen Affleck, Jessi Ngatikaura, Layla Taylor, Mayci Neeley, Mikayla Matthews, Whitney Leavitt, and Miranda McWhorter. Released in 2024, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is now in its second season and a national phenomenon! To give you a little refresher on Season 2, we started off at the Gracie Lou Cowboy Pillows influencer event, where the girls met up to discuss the future of MomTok. This is when we meet OG MomTok member Miranda McWhorter. Miranda decided against being in Season 1 of SLOMW due to her involvement in the swinging scandal with Taylor, but now she's ready to spill her side of the story! We then pivot into the murky, garbage water that is- you guessed it - Dakota. Taylor navigates her relationship with him following the revelation that he cheated on her (in her own bed, might we add). Her family decided they wanted to be involved by telling Taylor to essentially get over it and that it was her fault in the first place. Taylor eventually ends up having what seems like a somewhat healthy co-parenting relationship with Dakota, but we'll see if that can last. Throughout the show, we're also taking a quick, very brief glimpse into some of the personal struggles the women are facing. Jessi gets a solid five-minute segment on her thyroid surgery, Mayci gets a good fifteen-minute segment on her IVF struggles, and Mikayla has a good bit to discuss going to therapy for her mental health struggles and past trauma. For a show that is built on the lives of these ladies, you'd think they'd have more airtime to discuss these topics. Moving on to the bullying of this season, in which there was a large amount of it. Jen ended up going MIA in the middle of Season 2 due to mental health struggles following the enormous amount of bullying from Demi and (by default) Jessi, as well as finding out she's pregnant with her third child. Talk about stressful, y'all. Demi and Jessi were two peas in a pod this season, attempting to wrap Layla and more into their schemes. They focused on calling out Jen for being a liar and butting their way into her marriage for the first few episodes, until Jen decided to take a leave of absence. Once they found they couldn't kick her while she was down anymore, they turned their attention to another friend going through the dark trenches of struggles, Taylor. Slowly, toward the end of these 10 episodes, Jessi and Layla started realizing how cruel and unfair Demi was and decided to hop off the bandwagon. It was revealed that Demi had not only tried to get Jessi kicked off the show, but she had warned people off from going to JZ Styles, Jessi's salon. The final episode exploded with a dramatic flair when Taylor and Demi went head to head, Taylor confronting Demi for attempting to vote her out of the group, and Demi saying if Taylor stays, then she [Demi] goes. It ended on a cliffhanger with Demi walking out. What is The Viall Files? Our Andy Cohen step in this reunion is none other than the villain himself, Nick Viall. Being no stranger to drama, Nick Viall is a TV personality from The Bachlorette and podcast host of the hit show, The Viall Files, where he hosts alongside his wife, Natalie Joy. The Viall Files podcast is known to discuss everything when it comes to dating, pop culture, and reality TV, so it's a no-brainer when almost all of MomTok has been interviewed by him, most more than once. He seems to be a fan favorite among the crew and seems to have been chosen to host this special occasion for his abilities in navigating drama and conducting interviews. We are wishing him the best of luck with moderating these ladies, though. They could give the Real Housewives a run for their money. Following the release of Season 2 and leading up to the reunion, Nick and Natalie have been releasing episode after episode of interviews with MomTok. They discuss what happened on the show, what's been happening since the show's release, and what we can expect for the future. To catch you up on the in-depth tea of MomTok's lives before this special event, we listened to all that The Viall Files had to offer to give you all the exclusives, and spoiler alert- it's juicy. Miranda's Interview Released on May 1st, The Viall Files decided to start with the least spoken out, unofficial member of MomTok, Miss Miranda McWhorter. Miranda didn't seem to have much to say regarding everything. Like in the show, she didn't seem to want to take one side over the other, but she did make it clear that she does lean one way (Which way that is? One can only assume). She states that she and Taylor are civil now, able to be friends, but unsure if they could ever be BFFs to the level they were at before the swinging scandal. When asked about Demi and Jessi's fallout, Miranda said, "I think when you see patterns in someone and when you see people do things to their friends, it naturally kind've makes you go, hmm, I don't love that." She goes on to explain how she's skeptical of Demi's behavior and how she treats her so-called friends, clarifying that pointing fingers and pushing a narrative is never a good look for anyone. Between conversations she's had with both Demi and Jessi, Miranda says Jessi has been very forthcoming, and their fallout made sense only after hearing what Jessi had to say. Later, she states that being the 'fan-fav' of season 1 may have gotten to Demi's head a bit, and she may have assumed she'd receive some sort of immunity. "I think when you see patterns in someone and when you see people do things to their friends, it naturally kind've makes you go, hmm, I don't love that" The podcast touches on just how fragile some of the relationships between MomTok and DadTok are. When asked who has the weakest relationship at the moment, Miranda doesn't hesitate to state, "Oh, definitely Jessi and Jordan... Granted, there are issues with all of them that were already being had, right?" Drama has been brewing among the group regarding Jessi's relationship with Marciano while at Vanderpump Villa . It's entirely possible that the cheating rumors may be worming their way into Jessi and Jordan's relationship, but I think everyone, including the cast, is confused when it comes to these rumors, as there have also been versions where Demi is the one cheating with Marciano. Miranda touches on the situation briefly, calmly stating, "When I had first heard of anything happening at all, because obviously I wasn't there... I know that Jen had voiced some opinions on it, here and there, but I didn't know any details." The day this podcast was being filmed, information was coming out in real time regarding Demi and Marciano, where Demi claimed he was a sexual predator and had assaulted her. When asked about Miranda's thoughts, Miranda, as composed as ever, said, "My first impression of what I was being told was very, you know, empathetic, 'I'm so sorry, that's awful.' Obviously, there's been a lot of information now, and I think what is confusing is that if you take that [information], set that aside, right? Say that that did happen, there are also other things that had happened that were not assault, and I think that's what makes it very confusing." As the episode winds down to a close, she continues saying that the Marciano situation is a very complicated and confusing one, which is why she's deciding to be team Switzerland for the time being. She's focusing on single mom life and spending time with her kids. Demi & Bret's Interview When an episode featuring Demi and Bret dropped on May 15th, the world stood still and held its breath. The day of Season 2's drop, and we're interviewing the villain of the season? We got her alone to speak her..."truth" on all things season 2? The popcorn was being made 0.02 seconds into Nick welcoming us to the show. Believe it or not, not much was said. The couple seemed to be focused on themselves and spent the majority of the episode discussing each other. We were able to pull teeth on a few topics, though, and get that snappy Demi out here. "I feel like cameras come out, and it's a performance...Jen was very performative" Demi came into the interview with attitude. She was ready to speak her mind and give everyone the what-for. Nick decided to really grab Demi by her weak spot and ask her if there was anyone she thought performed for the cameras. Immediately, Demi rolled her eyes and said, "Yes! Yes! Absolutely. I don't know if you want me to call out specifics, but Jen. Yes, definitely with Jen. I feel like cameras come out, and it's a performance...Jen was very performative, everything was kind've an act." She goes on to discuss how Jen is more meek and timid in real life, but the second the cameras are on, she's this bold Jen, with Demi responding to this version of her by saying, "Don't get ahead of yourself." We get a glimpse into where Demi and Jessi's friendship lies later when Demi lets everyone know that Jessi has her blocked on everything. She lets us know that only after speaking with Nick did she realize that much of the miscommunication between her and Jessi, or her and the rest of the girls, came from how she was saying some of the things she was saying. She says, "So much of this was either misunderstanding or things being twisted, or like, the ego getting in the way of like, actually genuinely having a conversation." Demi also speaks briefly on the Marciano situation, explaining that she had confided in the group about the assault that took place and asked no one to tell a soul, only to find out Jessi had spilled the situation on a podcast two weeks later. She was hurt by this, and when asked if there was a future for a friendship between the two, Demi said, "If the conversation were to naturally happen, sure. Like, now I know, like, how to take full accountability on that." It all felt like a lot of gossip in this episode, with the only real emotions coming from Demi and Bret discussing the beauty of ketamine therapy and how it can open your eyes to a whole new world. Jessi & Mikayla's Interview Five days after the release of Season 2, The Viall Files drop Jessi and Mikayla's interview. These girls go in on the drama. Nick opens by asking Mikayla about the trolling videos she's been posting on TikTok regarding Whitney. With a smile, Nick hesitantly states, "I'm usually not in the business of agreeing with Whitney. I honestly respect how much you hate her, but like, the trolling TikToks. You really, this season, did not back down, being like, 'I can do whatever the [_] I want,' which obviously you can, but you can appreciate why that maybe looks like you're going past the point of standing up for yourself." Mikayla responds by saying, "There wasn't the dynamic of, 'Whitney is so innocent and everyone's ganging up on her.' It was like she was feeding into this role of like, 'Oh, make me your villain. It was all editing, I didn't know I was like this.' And so it was just, it almost made it harder to be quiet because it was like, oh, I don't remember it going that way. But yet she was still feeding into this and doing like the same patterns." Mikayla then explains that her tipping point was when Whitney decided she wanted to throw Mayci under the bus on her socials, even though Mayci was there for Whitney through thick and thin. Another fallout the episode touches base on is between Demi and Jessi. Jessi explains that their fallout began over the contract situation, which occurred before Season 1 even aired. She says Demi wanted to cut her out of the show because Jessi didn't care to fight for more money. Jessi explains the contract ordeal in a bit more detail than we've been able to get before. She reveals that the full cast was on a call to discuss contracts with lawyers and managers, but Jessi had joined the call late. When she joined, the first thing she heard was Bret, Demi's husband, saying, "If we don't get this amount, everyone's walking." And Jessi essentially said Excuse me? No sir. Not me. Mikayla goes on to clarify that before the call, the group (minus Jessi) had agreed to act as if they would walk away if they didn't get a certain amount. Jessi then recounts the hurt she felt to hear Demi call her spineless over this situation. "We can make up this whole thing that like I have an affair with Dakota" Another twist in the whirlwind of drama is revealed when Jessi and Mikayla bring up what Demi had originally wanted to do for the Season 1 finale. Mikayla says, "Demi was like, wanting to have a huge finale for Season 1, and so she was wanting to make up- she's like, 'We can make up this whole thing that like I have an affair with Dakota and like this.' And so everyone was like, 'Oh, that's a weird thing to say.'" Nick then takes the conversation in a slightly different direction, bringing up the Marciano situation. Mikayla explains that it's hard for her because, directly after the villa, Demi was telling her she wasn't a victim, and she was playing into it, being flirty. They do clarify that it is a serious situation, one they don't want to speculate in. It's just an odd, complicated situation. Layla & Mayci's Interview Mayci and Layla use their time on The Viall Files to not only discuss their personal lives that weren't shown in the show, but also dip their toes in the drama pool. Mayci starts the interview off with some advice for those who may or are going through IVF treatments by explaining her story, something the show cut in Season 2. She explains, "I went into it really blind... I think for me, the process was- I don't wanna scare anyone - but it was harder than I thought it was going to be going into it. I thought the worst part was like, oh the shots and the needles, because I don't like shots and needles. But for me, I think it's the more mental aspect, because the hormones are like, so intense." The group follows this conversation with a turn by asking Layla about her ex-boyfriend from Season 2, Cameron. She explains that the relationship turned sour once she realized their wants didn't align, with him wanting her out of the show, and her saying screw that. Layla explains how Cameron was very 'love bombie' at the beginning of their relationship, overloading her with affection and gifts, something she admits that she needed at that time. "'If this is how she treats her, how would she treat me?'" When asked how the relationship between Demi and Layla soured, Layla explains that what Demi had done to Jessi rubbed her the wrong way, making her wonder, 'If this is how she treats her, how would she treat me?' Then, she began to see the pattern repeat itself with Taylor. Layla says that she'd be open to having a more productive conversation with Demi one day. Still, unfortunately, each one they're having right now seems to show that Demi has not changed and continues to be very negative. Jen & Zac's Interview The shock heard around the world- or at least that's what it felt like seeing Jen's happy smile as she sat down with Zac for their interview on May 28th. Jen is very pregnant during this interview, but she does seem very happy. Throughout the episode, you get the sense that both she and Zac are working on not only their marriage, but themselves. And the results? They're showing babes! A little note to add, it was evident throughout the episode that when Jen would share her perceptions or opinions on something, it felt like Zac would shut her down and take over the conversation. They later address this, saying they're working on it in couples therapy right now, but it occurred frequently enough that it should be mentioned. To start the interview off with the obvious, Nick asks Jen how her mental health and the pregnancy are treating her. Jen explains that the third trimester of pregnancy is not being kind to her, but she's doing a lot better mentally. "It's not every day your relationship is being exposed to the world," Jen says as she discusses the struggles she's had since being on the show. Zac continues, saying that the show was not kind to them, not showing a lot of the positives in their relationship. He goes on to explain that viewers got a very one-sided look into what their marriage is like. Although they are far from perfect, it was hard working through their issues with the entire world watching. Their leave in the middle of Season 2 seemed to be a blessing in disguise, allowing them to work on their individual problems before coming together and focusing on couples therapy for their marriage. Later in the episode, Nick confronts Jen on her "people pleasing tendencies" and asks about her 'lies' throughout the second season of the show. Jen attempts to clear up everything by saying, "I do think I have a lot of people pleasing tendencies. I do think that a lot of the dishonesty that maybe you see in Season 2, where I wasn't just straight up right up front, came from me living in fear." Nick eventually cuts Jen off, clarifying that it wasn't apparent that she had been this machine spitting out lies in Season 2; it was more so her being accused left and right. Jen also uses this opportunity to clear up the Chippendales situation that we see occur at Jessi's Halloween party. The majority of Jen's mentions by Demi and Jessi in Season 2 are to discuss how she knew about this lap dance she'd be receiving, but it's evident in their footage of the original discussion as well as Jen's retelling now, that this was not the case. Jen explains, yes, she did know about the Chippendales recreation that would be happening, and she did encourage it, but at no point did they mention her being the center of attention for the show or getting a private dance from the husbands. "I don't even know how we're still honestly debating the topic" As far as Jen's opinion on the Marciano situation, she reluctantly says, "I think Demi pushed boundaries in Vanderpump Villa and I called her out for it, and she was very upset in Italy." The couple explained that Demi was constantly on Marciano's lap, kissing him, but none of those clips had made the final edit of the show. Zac is also quick to jump in and add, "I don't even know how we're still honestly debating the topic," with Nick adding that it is a serious topic in a warning tone, attempting to control the conversation. What to Expect for the Reunion With the reunion around the corner, Hulu has been working overtime to release advertisements for the special. Clips have been spreading with viewers inching to the edge of their seats days before its release. What do you mean Jessi is going to discuss the rumors? Jen has receipts, and we finally get to see them? WHY IS WHITNEY WEARING A TIARA??? All this and more will be revealed. Fans are speculating that the special announcement will be when the second half of Season 2 will be airing, but we guess we'll just have to wait and see. Overall, it seems the drama is never-ending with this group of BFFs, but it does seem they're able to take a little bit of a breath of fresh air during these podcast episodes. The biggest common theme said throughout all 5 episodes (not counting Dakota's- we are avid Dakota haters here at UT) is that the show is bad at showing the positive moments within the marriages or MomTok itself. They are a group of friends first, but the show is often a poor representation of that. The lack of in-depth topics discussed this season, like Jessi's health scare and Mayci's IVF treatments, was disappointing for the girls to see and for us viewers, too. Hopefully, the production team has plans for these clips or, at the very least, learns that we'd rather learn and connect with these women instead of seeing them episode after episode beat someone down because they thought their husband was related to a celebrity. Season 2's Secret Lives of Mormon Wives reunion will be dropping on the streaming platform. Hulu on July 1st. To listen to the Podcast episodes yourself (and we def recommend it!), click the links below to go to The Viall Files Youtube! Miranda's Interview Demi and Bret's Interview Jessi and Mikayla's Interview Layla and Mayci's Interview Jen and Zac's Interview

The ‘Founding Father’ Alex Cooper has spoken and boy, does she have something to say. TW: Mentions of Sexual Harassment. All statements and claims are just allegations as of June 11th. Alex Cooper, host of the infamous podcast Call Her Daddy , premiered her two-part documentary series on Monday, June 9th, at the Tribeca Film Festival. Cooper, known for her sex and relationship advice as well as her many interviews with celebrities, shows her audience a new side of herself in this raw, behind-the-scenes-style documentary. We watch as the cameras follow her in her quest of producing her very first tour, the 2025  Unwell Tour . Among the chaos, we’re taken on a journey of how this came to be possible and how Alex Cooper came to be one of the biggest names known worldwide. As Alex would say, join us Daddy Gang as we unpack Call Her Alex and discuss why this documentary is important for women everywhere. For the past 7 years, the world has been blessed with the weekly podcast episodes of none other than Call Her Daddy. Call Her Daddy  is a podcast made by women for women all about dating and sex in the modern day as well as interviews with celebrities sprinkled in throughout the episodes. The host of this esteemed podcast is our lovely, blonde ‘Founding Father,’ Alex Cooper. Alex does an amazing job at making these episodes with celebrities feel like a late-night gossip sesh with the besties at a sleepover. She easily builds rapport with them and before long, both Alex and the guest are laughing together, almost interviewing each other while we listen in.  Alex Cooper has amassed around 5 million weekly listeners and she is nowhere near slowing down. In an interview with Forbes, Alex states,“I don't care if people consider me a journalist or a podcaster, or just a girl that talks online every week.I have millions of people each week listening to me, and genuinely being affected by what comes out of my mouth.” She recently began her own media agency, Unwell , in the hopes of introducing younger creators to a larger audience.  Life wasn’t always the kindest to her though. Alex’s openness with dissecting taboo topics is something she has long been comfortable with. It wasn’t until her voice was taken from her, that she decided it was time she took back her own power and broadcast it to the world. Little did she realize just how much the world needed her. In her two-part docuseries, Alex discusses the difficulties she experienced throughout school in her younger years. She delves into some of the bullying she experienced early in episode 1, saying, “Growing up, I never had a problem making friends with girls….But I was so scared of boys because of the way they would treat me.” Alex then elaborates on how these comments made her feel less than. She reflects on how she always wished to join in with her friends at sleepovers, messaging boys at their school but feeling left out. “I had a lot of comments like, ‘you look like a skeleton’...always making comments about my body and my hair.” She goes on to say she hated herself. Throughout her entire childhood, two things remained persistent. Her love of filming everything and soccer. Alex Cooper was a god  when it came to playing soccer in highschool, so it came as little surprise when she got a full-ride scholarship to Boston University, joining the nation’s 14th best women’s soccer league. She quickly made friends with many on her team and almost just as quickly seemed to grab the attention of another- her coach. Coach Nancy Feldmen, who coached at Boston University from 1995 to 2022, retired from her position in 2022, but before then, coached Alex her freshmen, sophomore, and junior years of college. Alex says how excited she was to join the team and start her life over in Boston. It became quickly apparent however that she was receiving special attention from her coach.  At first thinking this was based on her soccer skills, she brushed it off. Her and her teammates began noticing during their game reviews the coach would make odd remarks about Alex’s body, asking the team to look at her legs and how she looked in her uniform, only playing clips of her on the screen. This quickly amped up to private one on one meetings where the coach would threaten to withhold Alex from games if she refused to discuss her sex life details. In her junior year, the coach kicked Alex’s best friend off the team for seemingly no reason. Later, she would allegedly tell Alex that she would room with whoever she -as the coach- decided she would be able to room with. Reaching a breaking point, Alex decided to tell her parents and reach out to the University on the matter. The Cooper family did not go to the University empty handed. Alex’s mother had written down everything Alex had told her over the previous 3 years regarding the situation. When confronted with the allegation though, the University allegedly was uninterested in much of a discussion much rather seeing any evidence. According to Alex and her family, they simply asked ‘what do you want?’ Frustrated, the Cooper family left with the coach keeping her job and Alex heading into her senior year no longer an athlete. In a recent podcast update, Alex informed her fans that she had recently found out this abuse of power had continued into 2025 on many other female players. In finding this out, she said she felt the need to come forward and remain silent no longer. This documentary is not merely just about Alex’s healing journey from the bullying she endured in her childhood and the sexual harassment she faced in her college years, it’s about what came from those unfortunate situations. Alex has grown a multimillion dollar business since the beginning of Call Her Daddy , inspiring women worldwide to be their true, authentic selves. In recent years, she has moved from being sex heavy in her content, to more mental health focused and the shift has helped shape a generation of women coming up in the world. With Alex sharing her story, even those who only know of  her can respect the strength and power Alex Cooper carries with her everyday.  In finishing this documentary, a well of emotions can be felt seeing the impact Call Her Daddy has had on so many fans. Alex Cooper is genuinely a huge inspiration for many and as she continues to grow, she remains the same self proclaimed, ‘Founding Father’ she has always been. As of June 11th, Boston University has not released any statements regarding Nancy Feldmen. Call Her Alex  is now streaming on Hulu. Sources: https://people.com/human-interest/all-about-alex-cooper/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/alex-cooper-sexual-harassment-soccer-coach_n_6846ca00e4b0bf9944bcfd7c https://www.tribecafilm.com/films/call-her-alex-2025 https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2021/10/13/why-call-her-daddy-host-alexandra-cooper-says-groupthink-has-spiraled/ https://people.com/who-is-nancy-feldman-alex-cooper-11750670

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