I finally listened to Lizzo's new album start to finish — barely holding on by track 12. I'm breaking down what works, what doesn't, and why I think it’s facing a whole lot more than just marketing problems.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:⁠@kjmillerReferences:Rolling Stone article on Lizzo’s album sales:https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/lizzo-new-album-bitch-charts-industry-1235581224/Bitch, Album by Lizzo:https://open.spotify.com/album/2wPyRw9iR2TQQgc8c5NCUk?si=5uDGFLzzTMC-eF2QkngbbwJerome, Song by Lizzo:https://open.spotify.com/track/3kxsEF30mM0TZWfkOv4XsS?si=d492afaed2154c71

A lot on my mind this week. The Summer House aftermath tried to serve me a victim narrative about Amanda. Monica McNutt called Taylor out at the Knicks game and I have thoughts. Your Ariana Grande comments came in heavy and I'm addressing them directly. And yes, I'm a book girl now - let’s get into it.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:⁠@kjmillerReferences:Summer House on Bravo:https://www.bravotv.com/summer-houseWest Wilson Not Returning:https://www.tmz.com/2026/06/15/summer-house-star-west-wilson-not-returning/Jen Hamilton’s news:https://people.com/influencer-jen-hamilton-confirms-split-from-husband-brian-after-15-years-together-11998982Bread Beauty post from Olamide Olowe:https://www.tiktok.com/@olamideolowe/video/7648051185764601119?_r=1&_t=ZT-97HvDooIJiAMented’s Cloud Cream Skin Tint:https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/collections/cloud-cream-skin-tintKJ’s 5-star reads:https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7650974838349253901KJ’s Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-miller

Ciara Miller closed out the Summer House reunion, landed a Harper's Bazaar cover, and is booked from here to Cannes. Ariana launched her tour and the internet spent more time on her body than her set list…and we need to talk about that.Plus: Taylor's got us in our feelings, Olivia's got the Swifties on alert, and Lizzo dropped a new album that few people seem to care about.Let's get into it.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:⁠@kjmillerReferences:I Knew It, I Knew You - By Taylor Swift:https://open.spotify.com/track/5uPaqMMt59KGrdKIitDRqa?si=dc95b47242d849acOlivia Rodrigo’s Popcast Episode:https://youtu.be/0I_tljaH9Bg?si=kRpasJmGGS8frMjgBitch - Album by Lizzo:https://open.spotify.com/album/2wPyRw9iR2TQQgc8c5NCUk?si=mt-lZ4MtQs2_oNj1BiHTqASummer House on Bravo:https://www.bravotv.com/summer-houseCiara’s Cover Article with Harper’s Bazaar:https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a71420915/ciara-miller-summer-house-interview-2026/

Professor Miller's back to unpack Summer House Reunion Part 2. West and Amanda continuing to lower the bar, Dara with a read for the ages, and Meija's call blowing the whole thing open — let's get into it.Plus — Taylor Swift + Toy Story 5, and yes, I think she's going for the Oscar.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:⁠@kjmillerReferences:Summer House Reunion - Part 2:https://www.bravotv.com/summer-house/season-10/episode-18/reunion-part-2Dara’s Take on West:https://www.tiktok.com/@bravotv/video/7646908845482183949Taylor’s Song for Toy Story 5:https://www.instagram.com/p/DZDXeuSkZjm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Professor Miller is in session. I took notes — actual notes — on the Summer House Reunion because Ciara came in ready and I was not about to let a single moment slide. Plus — some Black News covering the Patrick Ta and Painted by Esther situation.  Saddle up!Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:⁠@kjmillerReferences:Summer House Reunion - Part 1:https://www.bravotv.com/summer-house/season-10/episode-17/reunion-part-1Patrick Ta and Painted by Esther Controversy:https://www.tiktok.com/@amandachristine_1/video/7643672293280976142?_r=1&_t=ZT-96iDdz4jzArhttps://www.tiktok.com/@isittherightword/video/7643788602513624350?_r=1&_t=ZT-96iDeFWt1fp

I finally saw Devil Wears Prada 2. The cast looked incredible. The movie? Different conversation.This week I'm also getting into Caitlin Clark's latest moment, Billie Eilish's take that offended half the internet, and the New York Times list that left Beyoncé off — and why my take might surprise you.Spoilers for The Devil Wears Prada 2 from 8:46 to 13:09.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:⁠@kjmillerReferences:The Devil Wears Prada 2:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33612209/Drew Aufualo’s Take on ‘Acting Your Weight’:https://www.tiktok.com/@drewafualo/video/7636915062476672286?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7626447009641842206Caitlin Clark and Morgan Wallen:https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2026/05/09/caitlin-clark-morgan-wallen-walkout-indianapolis/90017780007/Jennifer Fessler and West Wilson:https://pagesix.com/2026/05/12/entertainment/inside-jennifer-fesslers-conversation-with-west-wilson-after-ciara-miller-accusation/Summer House reunion photos:https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/summer-house-season-10-reunion-first-look-preview-cast-photo-exclusiveBillie Eilish’s hot take:https://www.instagram.com/p/DYDfSIUj9aY/Why Wasn’t Beyoncé on the NY Times Songwriters list:https://www.nytimes.com/video/podcasts/100000010883839/why-wasnt-beyonce-on-our-greatest-songwriters-list.html

The Met Gala was Monday and you know I have thoughts. Beyoncé ate. Lauren Sánchez did not. We're also closing the book on Blake Lively, checking in on Bozoma Saint John, and I'm bringing Judge and Jury back for a big one. Let's go.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:⁠@kjmillerReferences:Cosmo’s Met Gala Roundup:https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a71204010/best-worst-dressed-met-gala-2026/Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach a settlement:https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/04/entertainment/blake-lively-justin-baldoni-settlementBozoma Saint John and Andy Cohen:https://people.com/bozoma-saint-john-calls-out-andy-cohen-for-seemingly-shading-her-professional-resume-11964640Begged, by Olivia Rodrigo on SNL:https://youtu.be/qZ2CeJ_DvUA?si=F7QCYrmM6B6IRfl7

The queens are showing out and the men are out here embarrassing themselves.This week we're looking at how women are running the culture, from Taylor's songwriting to Beyoncé's breadcrumbs, Gaga x Doechii, and more.Plus, how Meg deserves so much better, and Amanda seems determined to earn every bit of hate coming her way.Let's talk about it.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:⁠@kjmillerReferences:The Act III rumors:https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/when-is-beyonce-releasing-act-iii-album-rumors-explained/My Take on Beyoncé’s breadcrumbs vs. Taylor’s Easter Eggs:https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7634222127780089101?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=756443221627032526130 greatest living American songwriters:https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/magazine/greatest-american-songwriters-alive.htmlTaylor’s NY Times Interview:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/magazine/taylor-swift-songwriting-process-interview.htmlDrop Dead by Olivia Rodrigo going number 1:https://www.billboard.com/lists/olivia-rodrigo-drop-dead-hot-100-number-one-debut/You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love - Album from Olivia Rodrigo:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_Seem_Pretty_Sad_for_a_Girl_So_in_LoveRunway - Lady Gaga and Doechii:https://youtu.be/XXIX2WnfbpE?si=RjI7PAEa9Oo4PMs2Megan Thee Stallion:https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/27/entertainment/megan-thee-stallion-klay-thompson-breakup-cecSummer House audio leaks:https://people.com/bravo-reveals-source-of-summer-house-reunion-audio-leak-11958939

West Wilson got on his podcast and said absolutely nothing. Ciara got a Glamour cover and said everything. And somewhere in between all of that, I read a Substack article about Ozempic that made me want to talk about weight, morality, and why we feel so comfortable judging people's bodies. Let's get into it.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:⁠@kjmillerReferences:Ciara Miller’s Glamour Cover Story:https://www.glamour.com/story/ciara-miller-will-let-the-universe-handle-itWest Wilson’s Podcast statements:https://people.com/west-wilson-speaks-amanda-batula-relationship-first-time-11954603https://www.tiktok.com/@bravotalktoomuch/video/7630999232031264031Diabolocal Lies’ Episode on Ciara:https://open.spotify.com/episode/35MaBrqz2DAQh8mktGpr1V?si=Ku6DM1MZRqWuJ83TqEjR9AMy Roommate’s on Ozempic and It’s Causing Chaos in the Apartment:https://singlesister.substack.com/p/my-roommates-on-ozempic-and-its-causing

Justin Bieber headlined Coachella in rain boots and a hoodie for 90 minutes. The internet loved it. I had questions. And Bieber wasn't the only one getting some side-eye this year.  Plus the Alex Cooper situation - let’s get into it.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:⁠@kjmillerReferences:Coachella camping videos:https://www.tiktok.com/@janaemarzan/video/7626913739262020877?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7564432216270325261https://www.tiktok.com/@want.zamora/video/7626904455199460622?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7564432216270325261My take on Bieber’s Coachella performance:https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7628025318258904333?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7564432216270325261Bieber’s Coachella performance:https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/justin-bieber-coachella-set-internet-youtube-nostalgia-criticism-rcna331538Bran Flakezz went to Coachella with Starbucks:https://www.thecut.com/article/bran-flakezz-fans-backlash-starbucks-coachella-spon.htmlBran Flakezz’ response:https://www.tiktok.com/@bran__flakezz/video/7628358890819685662?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7564432216270325261Sabrina’s Performance:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-news/sabrina-carpenter-coachella-headlining-set-recap-1236556670/Sabrina’s apology:https://www.eonline.com/news/1430810/coachella-2026-sabrina-carpenter-apologizes-for-reaction-to-fans-cultureMy Alix Earle - Alex Cooper beef video:https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7628338402538032398?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7564432216270325261