The Brunch round-up for August 02: The week and how it made us feel

This week, we’re hugging Wednesday, hiring Astronomer’s PR, in a Trisha Paytas conspiracy theory and sharing the tea

The Brunch round-up for August 02: The week and how it made us feel

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  Shouting ‘Statue’

  How many Taylor Swifts is too many Taylor Swifts? Madame Tussauds is guessing: 22. They’ve added a record 13 new wax figures of her to their existing nine, to mark the Eras tour. They’ve set them up across the world. The closest to us: Hong Kong. Go worship.
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  Scowling at fans

  Jenna Ortega (Wednesday from the Netflix show) says she now hates it when people call out her name in public. Because it’s mostly grown men doing it, calling her a “c*nt wh*re” if she doesn’t stop for them. Paparazzi were bad enough, now this. Do better, men!
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  On rhyme patrol

  In another episode of Canada Wins, Nathan Fillion’s hometown, Edmonton, has dedicated a monument to the actor. The Nathan Fillion Civilian Pavilion (painted vermilion) is where tired shoppers can put their feet up and give thanks to the actor and his absurd Superman haircut. We, meanwhile, are trying to erase Mughal street names...
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  Brewing it bitter

  An app called Tea allows American women to warn each other about men in their city. So, of course, men there are now doxxing the women who speak out. No, there isn’t one for India yet. But ladies, stay old-school with the warnings. Reach out to women privately. Let. Them. Know.
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  Delivering the news

  YouTuber Trisha Paytas has some explaining to do. Every time she gives birth, a celebrity dies. She was in labour just hours before Queen Elizabeth passed. Her next baby came as Pope Francis departed. And just as her third was born, news of Ozzy Osbourne’s death broke. Coincidence, obvs. But what an unhinged theory!
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  In Goop’s thrall

  Our fav reaction to the Coldplay affair reveal? Chris Martin’s ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow signing on as temp spokesperson to talk about the former CEO’s company Astronomer. Way to lean into the fracas, guys. And a PR masterstroke. Now, if they could get Dakota Johnson too…
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  Looking twice

  No matter what Sacha Baron Cohen does, most people still remember him in and as Borat (2006). Might his shredded, post-divorce glow-up change that? OK, it’s for his role as Mephisto in the Marvel movie, Ironheart. BTW, we still remember the rape and sexual assault allegations, Mr Not Very Nice.
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  Basking in the afterglow

  Harry Styles, singer, style icon, and frequent visitor to our daydreams, is pleased with himself. Now, we can be, too. Pleasing, his brand, has an adult-toy range that includes lube and a double-sided vibrator. When you start with Watermelon Sugar, this is how you finish. Slow clap.