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POPSUGAR Rush
Hosted by POPSUGAR Australia · EN
Each week, Jackson Langford, editor/perpetual doom-scroller/internet tragic, and Starr (@starrmcg), TikTok superstar and deeply #relatable content queen, will be breaking down the best and worst of the week’s pop culture news. You’re busy, we get it, but you still want that fix of everything celebrity, streaming and reality TV. Trust us — POPSUGAR Rush is the place to get it.
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The 1st Annual POPSUGAR Rush Awards
Nov 23, 202300:27:41Tap to summarizeFor the final episode of season 1, Jackson and Starr will be recapping the best (and worst) of the year in pop culture with the inaugural POPSUGAR Rush Awards! The categories are: Jawbreaker of the Year — the moments that truly left us, and the internet, gobsmacked. The Best Taylor Swift Moment We Didn’t Discuss on POPSUGAR Rush — yes, these exist! Biggest Aussie Streaming Serve — the best in locally-made streaming content (and there was plenty to choose from!) Nepo Baby of the Year — this could be an entire award show in itself. The Best Couple to Survive Divorce-a-geddon — be safe out there, celebs! Rush of the Year — the pop culture moments that brought us all together. On POPSUGAR Rush, Jackson Langford, editor/perpetual doom-scroller/internet tragic, and Starr McG, TikTok superstar and deeply #relatable content queen, will be breaking down the best and worst of the week's pop culture news. You're busy, we get it, but you still want that fix of everything celebrity, streaming and reality TV. Trust us — POPSUGAR Rush is the place to get it. Follow POPSUGAR Australia, Jackson Langford and Starr McG on Instagram. POPSUGAR Rush is brought to you by Prime Video. Sign up for your 30-day-free-trial today to watch smash hit movies and TV shows like Gen V and Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles. POPSUGAR Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Producer: Forbes Street StudiosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Troye Sivan vs. Kylie Minogue
Nov 19, 202300:26:52Tap to summarizeThis week, Jackson and Starr discuss Troye Sivan and Kylie Minogue going head-to-head at the 2024 Grammys. They’ve never felt patriotism quite like this. They also discuss: Timothée Chalamet and boygenius inexplicably impersonating Troye on SNL The life and times of your mum's fave, Robbie Williams David Fincher's new movie, The Killer, and what it could've been The Fab Five now becoming a Fab Four, thanks to Bobby Berk Travis Barker's audacity to be drumming while Kourtney was in labour and Kevin Bacon. That’s all! Each week, Jackson Langford, editor/perpetual doom-scroller/internet tragic, and Starr McG, TikTok superstar and deeply #relatable content queen, will be breaking down the best and worst of the week's pop culture news. You're busy, we get it, but you still want that fix of everything celebrity, streaming and reality TV. Trust us — POPSUGAR Rush is the place to get it.Follow POPSUGAR Australia, Jackson Langford and Starr McG on Instagram. POPSUGAR Rush is brought to you by Prime Video. Sign up for your 30-day-free-trial today to watch smash hit movies and TV shows like Gen V and Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles. POPSUGAR Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Producer: Forbes Street StudiosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Jacob Elordi Loves Bacon and Kylie Minogue, Just Like Us
Nov 9, 202300:28:14Tap to summarizeThis week, Jackson and Starr got all shook up talking about Jacob Elordi and the brilliants soundbites he’s given us in support of his new movie, ‘Priscilla’. Kylie, Bacon, Lilo & Stitch, oh my! In this week’s episode of POPSUGAR Rush, Jackson and Starr discuss: The global political implications of Kylie Jenner and Martin Scorcese posing for a photo together. The return of ‘Big Brother’- and ‘Big Brother Uncut’ - and why we'll always yearn for its heyday. Rachel Zegler understanding the assignment when it comes to "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes". Katy Perry still having a plethora of celebrity friends. Nicolas Cage despising his movies becoming a meme. "Barbenheimer: The Movie." Yes it's happening. And much, much more. Each week, Jackson Langford, editor/perpetual doom-scroller/internet tragic, and Starr McG, TikTok superstar and deeply #relatable content queen, will be breaking down the best and worst of the week's pop culture news. You're busy, we get it, but you still want that fix of everything celebrity, streaming and reality TV. Trust us — POPSUGAR Rush is the place to get it. Follow POPSUGAR Australia, Jackson Langford and Starr McG on Instagram. POPSUGAR Rush is brought to you by Prime Video. Sign up for your 30-day-free-trial today to watch smash hit movies and TV shows like Gen V and Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles. POPSUGAR Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Producer: Forbes Street StudiosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The OG Wiggles Are Hot, Too
Nov 2, 202300:28:42Tap to summarizeToot toot. Chugga chugga. Jackson and Starr are hopping into their proverbial Big Red Car this week as they’re chatting all things Wiiggles, in celebration of Prime Video’s new documentary ‘Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles’. In this week's episode of POPSUGAR Rush, Jackson and Starr discuss: Hozier’s one-time stint as a Wiggle Their favourite parts of the documentary The ethos around John, the Hot Wiggle Who would be more fun on a night out — The Wiggles or Hi-5? And much, much more. Each week, Jackson Langford, editor/perpetual doom-scroller/internet tragic, and Starr McG, TikTok superstar and deeply #relatable content queen, will be breaking down the best and worst of the week's pop culture news. You're busy, we get it, but you still want that fix of everything celebrity, streaming and reality TV. Trust us — POPSUGAR Rush is the place to get it. Follow POPSUGAR Australia, Jackson Langford and Starr McG on Instagram. POPSUGAR Rush is brought to you by Prime Video. Sign up for your 30-day-free-trial today to watch smash hit movies and TV shows like Gen V and Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles. POPSUGAR Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Producer: Forbes Street StudiosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Is The Polar Express Actually a Horror Movie?
Oct 26, 202300:30:08Tap to summarizeThings are getting spooky this week on POPSUGAR Rush, as Jackson and Starr get into the Halloween spirit. First on the agenda: the scariest movies they watched in childhood that were never meant to be scary. And ‘The Polar Express’ is at the top of the list. In this week’s episode of POPSUGAR Rush, Jackson and Starr discuss: The Florida teacher accidentally showing a horror film to 9-year-olds. The time-travelling mechanics of Prime Video’s new slasher ‘Totally Killer’. Are horror movies better when they’re also funny? The best celebrity Halloween costumes, and what we want them to dress as this year.. And much, much more. Each week, Jackson Langford, editor/perpetual doom-scroller/internet tragic, and Starr McG, TikTok superstar and deeply #relatable content queen, will be breaking down the best and worst of the week's pop culture news. You're busy, we get it, but you still want that fix of everything celebrity, streaming and reality TV. Trust us — POPSUGAR Rush is the place to get it. Follow POPSUGAR Australia, Jackson Langford and Starr McG on Instagram. POPSUGAR Rush is brought to you by Prime Video. Sign up for your 30-day-free-trial today to watch smash hit movies and TV shows like Gen V and Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles. POPSUGAR Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Producer: Forbes Street StudiosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Mother-Offs to End All Mother-Offs
Oct 19, 202300:31:01Tap to summarizeAfter swearing every episode to not talk about Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, and failing every single time, Starr and Jackson were left with no other choice when the two pop juggernauts linked up on The Eras Tour Film red carpet. In this week’s episode of POPSUGAR Rush, Jackson and Starr discuss: Beyonce and Taylor Swift’s joint impact. Why Troye Sivan unintentionally makes a great Delta Goodrem impersonator. Feeling comfort and coziness watching The Real Housewives of Sydney. Will and Jada, and why we need to know way less about them. And much, much more. Each week, Jackson Langford, editor/perpetual doom-scroller/internet tragic, and Starr McG, TikTok superstar and deeply #relatable content queen, will be breaking down the best and worst of the week's pop culture news. You're busy, we get it, but you still want that fix of everything celebrity, streaming and reality TV. Trust us — POPSUGAR Rush is the place to get it. Follow POPSUGAR Australia, Jackson Langford and Starr McG on Instagram. POPSUGAR Rush is brought to you by Prime Video. Sign up for your 30-day-free-trial today to watch smash hit movies and TV shows like Gen V and Wilderness. POPSUGAR Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Producer: Forbes Street StudiosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Nancy Jo, This Is Eden (Pronounced Eh-den) Calling
Oct 12, 202300:25:21Tap to summarizeThe Bling Ring has been thrust back into the spotlight with the release of ‘The Ringleader: The Case of the Bling Ring’. But, with this new documentary, comes a mysterious and elusive new figure: Eden (pronounced Eh-den). In this week’s episode of POPSUGAR Rush, Jackson and Starr discuss: Breakthroughs made in ‘The Ringleader’. Why P!nk regrets making a song about scurvy. Taylor Swift soft-launching The Squad 2.0. Why we’ve fallen in love with Posh and Becks all over again. And much, much more. Each week, Jackson Langford, editor/perpetual doom-scroller/internet tragic, and Starr McG, TikTok superstar and deeply #relatable content queen, will be breaking down the best and worst of the week's pop culture news. You're busy, we get it, but you still want that fix of everything celebrity, streaming and reality TV. Trust us — POPSUGAR Rush is the place to get it. Follow POPSUGAR Australia, Jackson Langford and Starr McG on Instagram. POPSUGAR Rush is brought to you by Prime Video. Sign up for your 30-day-free-trial today to watch smash hit movies and TV shows like Gen V and Wilderness. POPSUGAR Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Producer: Forbes Street StudiosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Who Is Actually in the ‘Not Kourtney’ Group Chat?
Oct 5, 202300:29:48Tap to summarizeThe girls are fighting again, everyone. The long-running sibling rivalry (if that’s even the right word) between Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian has once again come to an ugly head. In this week's episode of POPSUGAR Rush, Jackson and Starr discuss: The tense phone conversation between Kim and Kourtney, and why we’re mad. Beyoncé’s newly-announced Renaissance tour film, and why we’re excited. Our thoughts on the final season of ‘Sex Education.’ Britney Spears, her fake knives and her accidental philanthropy. Each week, Jackson Langford, editor/perpetual doom-scroller/internet tragic, and Starr McG, TikTok superstar and deeply #relatable content queen, will be breaking down the best and worst of the week's pop culture news. You're busy, we get it, but you still want that fix of everything celebrity, streaming and reality TV. Trust us — POPSUGAR Rush is the place to get it. Follow POPSUGAR Australia, Jackson Langford and Starr McG on Instagram. POPSUGAR Rush is brought to you by Prime Video. Sign up for your 30-day-free-trial today to watch smash hit movies and TV shows like The Summer I Turned Pretty and Red, White & Royal Blue. POPSUGAR Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Producer: Forbes Street StudiosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and…Seemingly Ranch
Sep 28, 202300:29:28Tap to summarizeTaylor Swift’s surprise appearance at NFL superstar and rumoured boyfriend Travis Kelce’s latest match had us all buzzing, and the memes keep coming. But why is everyone talking about what may or may not be ranch? In this week's episode of POPSUGAR Rush, Jackson and Starr discuss: The best Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce memes. Why on earth was Katy Perry performing in that bathroom?. Predicting the longevity of Tube Girl. The twists, turns and unhinged characters of new series, ‘Wilderness’. And why it’s time we all start putting some respect on Kylie Minogue and Usher’s names. Each week, Jackson Langford, editor/perpetual doom-scroller/internet tragic, and Starr McG, TikTok superstar and deeply #relatable content queen, will be breaking down the best and worst of the week's pop culture news. You're busy, we get it, but you still want that fix of everything celebrity, streaming and reality TV. Trust us — POPSUGAR Rush is the place to get it. Follow POPSUGAR Australia, Jackson Langford and Starr McG on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Why Are People Losing It Over Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner?
Sep 14, 202300:30:20Tap to summarizeIn the wake of the seeming confirmation of Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner’s relationship, some fans of the actor have said they feel hurt and upset by the coupling. Our question: Why do they care? In this week's episode of POPSUGAR Rush, Jackson and Starr discuss: The most bizarre responses to Timlie Why every generation needs an artist like Olivia Rodrigo. All the chaos and drama on the new season of Selling The OC, and why we’ve slowly become obsessed with weath-obsessed reality TV.. Why Love Island: All Stars can succeed where other all-stars spin-offs have failed. The celebrities that make kindness their brand, only to act the exact opposite behind the scenes.. Each week, Jackson Langford, editor/perpetual doom-scroller/internet tragic, and Starr McG, TikTok superstar and deeply #relatable content queen, will be breaking down the best and worst of the week's pop culture news. You're busy, we get it, but you still want that fix of everything celebrity, streaming and reality TV. Trust us — POPSUGAR Rush is the place to get it. Follow POPSUGAR Australia, Jackson Langford and Starr McG on Instagram. POPSUGAR Rush is brought to you by Prime Video. Sign up for your 30-day-free-trial today to watch smash hit movies and TV shows like The Summer I Turned Pretty and Red, White & Royal Blue. POPSUGAR Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Producer: Forbes Street StudiosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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